2003
December 1 — In the United Kingdom, the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations are introduced, making discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual employees unlawful. However, the regulations do not apply to pension rights or to employees of religious organisations. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The 57th Tony Awards show was a big night for gays on Broadway, with top honors going to gay-themed productions and artists relishing the openness that has marked this theatrical season. 2003 in LGBT Rights History
timeline of major events in LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights history, including homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more. This marked the first time that an out Black leader had ever become mayor of an American city. Oden served one term and unsuccessfully ran for seats in the California State Assembly and Congress. 2003 in LGBTQ rights
A gay Indian man marches in the "Walk On The Rainbow" rally organized by gay rights group "Integration" as it passes through the street in Calcutta, India, June 29, By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. For 25 years , OUT has celebrated queer culture. 
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From Chuck Wolfe's start as LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and LGBTQ+ Victory Institute CEO to Ron Oden's election as the first black gay mayor, check out what made an amazing year in LGBTQ+ history. This issue completes the tenth volume of this journal, a minor miracle in itself, no doubt, but also a milestone of sorts in the GLBT rights movement. For it was in the context of the events of a decade ago that this journal was first conceived.
2003
A gay bishop was ordained in the Episcopal Church. Democratic candidates for president wooed the gay vote. And then came “the Fab Five” and Boy Meets Boy, the arrival of actual, out gay people on mainstream TV—dating, winning contests, making over Jay Leno—a first on this legitimacy-conferring medium. .
The Gayest of 2003
Entertainment News Tonys: As gay as it gets The 57th Tony Awards show was a big night for gays on Broadway, with top honors going to gay-themed productions and artists. .
Gay Pride 2003
Lifestyle The Brief Reign of the Metrosexual The Fab Five Queer Eye experts invade South Park. The man who coined the term on the once-trendy Straight-dude polish-up. . Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558 (2003)
But enough editorial prologue – here’s my list of the nine gayest dances of , in order of emotional attachment: ANNE THERESE DE KEERSMAEKER: Rain Brooklyn Academy of Music From the moment this thing began, I was energized, vibrating, ready to spring to my feet in applause. Glorious dancing, donning gay apparel. Best episode ever. .