My Life in the Land of Higher Education

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LGBTQ* People You Should Know

The Lavender Leaders of the Emerald Isle

-Irish LGBTQ* Individuals You Should Know-

Kate O’Brien (1897-1974)

Born in Limerick, receiving her education at University College in Dublin, O’Brien parted ways from her husband as she became more comfortable with her lesbian identity. Her first novel, Without My Cloak (1931), won the Hawthornden and James Tait Black prizes in literature. Her following novels would later focus on the struggle of Catholic views and individual freedom for women when paired again the role of family and maintaining society’s standards.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

Still considered one of the wittiest playwrights of all time, Oscar Wilde made a name for himself with his quick-paced, sarcastic works which mimicked the very patrons who drove to purchase tickets.

Wilde is often remembered most for his trial. How did it all begin? Ironically(?)

 Wilde sued the marquees of Queensberry after Queensberry called Wilde a sodomite (Wilde was having an affair with Queensberry’s son, Lord Douglas). After taking Queensberry to court for libel (and after losing the trial) the government then came after Wilde for “crimes against nature.” Wilde would go on to lose again, being sentenced to two years of hard labor.

Sir Roger Casement (1864-1916)

Casement was actively involved in the nationalist movement from a young age. He joined the Irish military during WWI and assisted in securing aid for the Irish through the war. 

Casement is most known for his writings. In a series of his work, he brought light to the plantation owners in the Congo and the acts carried out against unrepresented workers. He is also known for his diaries which he chronicled his love affairs with men throughout his travels and the world.

Casement was hanged for treason, seeking Independence for all and refusing to be shamed by his homosexual history.

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To support the movement for marriage equality in the U.K., Ben & Jerry’s is changing the name of its apple pie ice cream to Apple-y Ever After, with a design featuring a wedding cake topped with two grooms. More.

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Trans Activist Agnes Torres Murdered In Puebla

Trans activist and respected counselor Agnes Torres Hernández was found dead this past Saturday near the town of Atlixco, Puebla. Reports indicate she was tortured before being killed.

Friends and supporters gathered to mourn and pay tribute to Agnes this evening in Puebla, the state’s capital city. Earlier today, the hashtag #AgnesTorres was a trending topic on Twitter, with thousands posting messages of support for Agnes, her family, and the LGBT community.

Former colleagues of Agnes Torres are demanding a thorough investigation and calling for a special department within Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission dedicated to cases of hate crimes against lesbians, gays, and transsexuals.

¡Justicia Para Agnes Torres!

“My dream is to live in a better culture, one where hospitality and respect are the core values. Each morning I get up and I do much more than write, so that the next day I may be able to wake up in my own dream. All that begs to be asked is: what will you do to have the ability to share your dream?”

— Agnes Torres Hernández

Heartbreaking and horrible. How many more trans people have to be murdered just for being who they are?