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Hi, I'm Michelle!

I'm an aspiring journalist from Boston University, passionate about storytelling and sharing the stories of people and events around me. Explore all my work below!

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Princess Diana wore drag to visit gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett, new bio uncovers

A new Princess Diana biography, titled Dianaworld: An Obsession, by Edward White, rehashes the story of how Princess Diana wore male drag in order to accompany British singer Freddie Mercury and gay radio and TV host Kenny Everett to a famous gay bar in London.

Dianaworld: An Obsession examines the life of Princess Diana and her effects on the world as a well-loved global icon even after her passing. The aim of the biography is to explore the lesser-known aspects of Princess Diana’s life. The b...

Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers at 2025 contest

Updated guidelines have been shared for Eurovision 2025, stating that performers can only bring a flag on stage for the country they represent. This officially bans the use of Pride flags for the performers and their delegations while on stage at venues, events, and other related performances. This ban also involves flags that might be held in solidarity for other countries.

Speaking to PinkNews, a Eurovision Song Contest spokesperson explained the reason for the ban: “Together we wanted to str...

Poland abolishes country's last-remaining 'LGBT-free' zone

On Thursday, April 24, officials in the town of Lańcut in the south-east of Poland voted to repeal the regulation of an ‘LGBT-free’ zone, the last remaining in the country. These zones were first established in 2019 by Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice party, which was heavily against the LGBTQ+ community. The party went on to lose office in 2023.

From 2018, the LGBTQ+ community faced consistent attacks from the government, religious leaders, and other public figures in the country. On April...