A British former Paralympian is set to become the world’s first disabled astronaut after being selected for the European Space Agency (ESA)'s training programme.John McFall, who was selected from among 200 candidates, is joining the space training corps as a “para-astronaut”, and hopes to become the first disabled person to go to space as part of a feasibility study.https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/british-ex-paralympian-john-mcfall-has-been-selected-to-become-first-disabled-as/
Sydney WorldPride – aka the “mega Mardi Gras” – will be one of the biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community in 2023. From performers to events and how to get tickets, here’s everything you need to know.WorldPride is an annual event that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion, awareness and issues on a global scale via parades, festivals, conferences and more.https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-sydney-worldpride-2023/
In a teaser trailer released for one of the videos for her new album Midnights, singer Taylor Swift is seen to reach over and touch a man's back.That man, as her fans realised quickly, is trans model Laith Ashley.Upon being touched in the video, Laith's back seems to light up in a rainbow.https://www.comicsands.com/taylor-swift-laith-ashley-midnights-2658499713.html
Disney has quietly released a short film which is understood to feature its first plus-size lead character in a move that has delighted fans.Reflect, which is part of season two of Short Circuit, a series of experimental short films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, puts the spotlight on Bianca, a young ballet dancer struggling with her confidence and body dysmorphia.https://www.joe.co.uk/entertainment/disney-debuts-first-plus-size-heroine-in-new-trailer-364964
Jessikah Inaba spent five years studying at a university in London, completing her entire course using Braille, along with help from friends and tutors.She has now joined the Bar and is believed to be one of a tiny handful of blind and black women to qualify as a barrister.https://uk.news.yahoo.com/woman-becomes-first-black-blind-barrister-191124609.html
West Bromwich Albion Women will don dark blue as part of their home kit for the remainder of the 2022/23 season and beyond.The decision to move to navy rather than keep their white shorts was taken following full consultation with the playing squad.Wearing white clothing while on a period is an issue that has been highlighted by women across all sports.https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/football-west-bromwich-albion-women-switch-kit-after-period-concerns-17484056/
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