Sara Banks, Author at STR8DAR

Florida School Asks LGBTQ Students To Leave

20Aug

By Sara BanksNo Comments

US

Florida School Asks LGBTQ Students To Leave

Christian school in Valrico announced that it will only refer to students by their “biological gender” as it appears on their birthcertificate. While also stating that gay, transgender or non-gender conforming students" will be asked to leave the school immediately." The email announcement was sent to parents on June 6 with the subject title “Important School Policy Point of Emphasis. … Please Read." The email was obtained by NBC news and was reportedly written by Barry McKeen who serves as the administrator of Grace Christian School in Valrico, 20 miles east of Tampa."We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, transgender identity/lifestyle, self-identification, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful in the sight of God and the c...

TS Madison & Honey Dijon’s Historic Billboard Hot 100 Achievement

14Aug

By Sara BanksNo Comments

Entertainment, Gaylebrities

TS Madison & Honey Dijon’s Historic Billboard Hot 100 Achievement

Trans icons TS Madison and Honey Dijon have made history by becoming the first Black trans women to have made it on top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. This due to both of them being credited on Beyoncé’s latest album, Renaissance. The two appear as co-writers on the song “Cozy” & Dijon co-wrote and co-produced “Alien Superstar.” Both tracks cracked the Top 40, with “Cozy” debuting at #30 and the “Alien Superstar” at #19. Dijon is not new to the music scene, the acclaimed house DJ has performed at distinguished events all over the world. While TS Madison on the other hand is known for her social media presence and celebrity gossip show Queens Court. “Cozy” samples parts of a video monologue Madison released in 2020 in relation to the Black Lives Matter protests, "I'm dark brown, dark ...

Genital Exams? Ohio House Republicans Pass Anti-Trans Bill

3Jun

By Sara BanksNo Comments

Politics

Genital Exams? Ohio House Republicans Pass Anti-Trans Bill

OHIO - House republicans passed a bill this week that targets transgender athletes in high school and college sports. This means that female trans athletes in Ohio now have to play on teams of the gender they were assigned at birth. The bill states that disputes are to be settled through “genital examinations.” The house voted on Wednesday as the country celebrated the first day of Pride month. Republicans were able to ban transgender girls from girls sports by passing the bill through a back-door path. They added it to a bill that was meant to provide mentorship and resources to teachers. Transgender female athletes now have to play on male or co-ed teams. Students that want to dispute the team they're allowed to play on must bring a signed doctors note confirming their biological...

LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Face Dangerous Situation at U.S. Border

3Jun

By Sara BanksNo Comments

Politics

LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Face Dangerous Situation at U.S. Border

Asylum seekers trying to migrate to the U.S. through the southern border with Mexico have mostly been denied entry since title 42 was issued in March, 2020. The Trump era policy allows for the immediate expulsion of migrants countering national asylum laws in what they claim to be an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. Thus forcing LGBTQ+ migrants to await their asylum hearings in northern Mexico. The LGBTQ+ migrants that seek asylum at the U.S. border are primarily fleeing Central American countries due to violence, discrimination, persecution & poverty. In fact, studies suggest that members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to be victims of violent crimes in these nations. Title 42 has created a dangerous situation where migrants from all over the world have been ...

FIFA Accused of “Hypocritical Virtue-Signaling” After Tweeting About Pride Month

3Jun

By Sara BanksNo Comments

Sports

FIFA Accused of “Hypocritical Virtue-Signaling” After Tweeting About Pride Month

Television personality Piers Morgan calls out FIFA for performative allyship to the LGBTQ+ community after the soccer organization sent out a tweet in celebration of Pride month. FIFA tweeted a lengthy message supporting pride while ensuring that they’re working towards the upcoming world cup being “a celebration of unity and diversity.” The world cup starts on Nov 21, 2022. in Qatar and is one of the world’s most watched sports championships averaging 517 million viewers per game. Being LGBTQ+ is a crime in Qatar that is punishable by up to 3 years in jail. There aren’t any known cases where being Gay has resulted in the death penalty, however according to Qatar law homosexuality merits execution. With this in mind, Morgan tweeted that he considers FIFA’s support to the Gay ...

5 Superfoods That Can Enhance Your Sex Life

30May

By Sara BanksNo Comments

Food, Health

5 Superfoods That Can Enhance Your Sex Life

It’s becoming increasingly popular to turn to chemical supplements for stronger erections. So why not use try nature has to offer? Check out these 5 superfoods that have the ability to increase your testosterone, improve the quality of your sperm and make you go harder! Oysters Known accross the world as a natural aphrodisiac. Oysters are rich in zinc, a mineral that helps maintain testosterone levels and aids in the production of sperm. Making it one of the most popular superfoods for enhancing ones sex life in history. Pistachios Aside from being delicious snack that you can anywhere, anytime. Pistachios contain complex B vitamins & vitamin E along with other important nutrients. Therefore leading experts to believe it helps improve blood circulation to the peni...