Divine, You Think You’re A Man

The Readers Wifes twenty-sixth choice of song with LGBT significance: Divine, You Think You’re A Man. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“‘You Think You’re A Man’ delivered Divine his biggest UK hit, and sneaked him onto ‘Top Of The Pops’, whereupon he gave a performance that’s passed into the history of the show. “

Lyndsay Winegarden

Lyndsay Winegarden selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“Lyndsay Winegarden is a disabled, single mother, who is the founder of Stop Teenage Suicide, and an administrator on the Facebook groups The Equality Mantra and Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook.”

Queer Youth Network

Queer Youth Network selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“The aim of the Queer Youth Network is to provide that support with a private social network, Queer Youth Radio, and an organisation that champions youth issues.”

McAlmont & Butler, Yes

The Readers Wifes twenty-fifth choice of song with LGBT significance: McAlmont & Butler, Yes. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“McAlmont gives the command performance of a lifetime and the whole thing just keeps building up and up skywards in what feels like a glorious homage to the kind of classic, Dusty-esque ‘60s pop they weren’t supposed to make anymore.”

Duckie

The London alternative club night, Duckie, selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“For almost 17 years Duckie has been providing an actual alternative to the gay scene in London.”

Jessie J, Do It Like A Dude

The Readers Wifes twenty-fourth choice of song with LGBT significance: Jessie J, Do It Like A Dude. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“And if I was a 2012 teen, confused about my sexuality, I’d imagine statements like “I’ve never denied it. Whoopie-doo guys, yes, I’ve dated girls and I’ve dated boys – get over it” might just feel like some kind of lifeline.”

Khalid, My.Kali.

The Jordanian model and founder of online magazine My.Kali selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“He challenges what it means to be gay and Muslim in the Middle East with bravura.”

Pet Shop Boys, The Truck-Driver And His Mate

The Readers Wifes twenty-third choice of song with LGBT significance: Pet Shop Boys, The Truck-Driver And His Mate. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“A great big howling BRUTE of a record it’s the closest we’ll probably ever get to hearing the fellas ROCK OUT.”

Claire Harvey

Claire Harvey, selected by Bryon Fear for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“I find her passion, enthusiasm and determination an inspiration. With LGBT History Month’s focus on sport this year, I cannot think of a more befitting hero who actively champions equality and diversity in an often homophobic environment.”

The Singing Nun, Dominique

The Readers Wifes twenty-second choice of song with LGBT significance: The Singing Nun, Dominique. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“Struggles with her faith, her fame, her sexuality and drugs, not to mention a hounding from the Belgian authorities over unpaid taxes, all took their toll. When nuns go bad.”