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Posted on Jun 1, 2016

Celebrate The Start Of LGBT Pride Month 2016 With An Empowering Music Playlist!

Featuring Diana Ross, Little Mix, and more!

by Dannii Ceniceros

Community Contributor

""As an openly gay man throughout his career, Sylvester came to be seen as a spokesman for the gay community. He a informed a journalist that "I realise that gay people have put me on a pedestal and I love it. After all, of all the oppressed minorities, they just have to be the most oppressed. They have all the hassles of finding something or someone to identify with – and they chose me. I like being around gay people and they've proven to be some of my closest friends and most loyal audiences."" — youtube.com

""As an openly gay man throughout his career, Sylvester came to be seen as a spokesman for the gay community. He a informed a journalist that "I realise that gay people have put me on a pedestal and I love it. After all, of all the oppressed minorities, they just have to be the most oppressed. They have all the hassles of finding something or someone to identify with – and they chose me. I like being around gay people and they've proven to be some of my closest friends and most loyal audiences.""

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""As an openly gay man throughout his career, Sylvester came to be seen as a spokesman for the gay community. He a informed a journalist that "I realise that gay people have put me on a pedestal and I love it. After all, of all the oppressed minorities, they just have to be the most oppressed. They have all the hassles of finding something or someone to identify with – and they chose me. I like being around gay people and they've proven to be some of my closest friends and most loyal audiences.""

“I’m Coming Out” still stands as an anthem for the gay community. The way it is perceived and its queer significance is to celebrate who you are. It refers to coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. — youtube.com

“I’m Coming Out” still stands as an anthem for the gay community. The way it is perceived and its queer significance is to celebrate who you are. It refers to coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

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“I’m Coming Out” still stands as an anthem for the gay community. The way it is perceived and its queer significance is to celebrate who you are. It refers to coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

""McIlrath wrote “Make It Stop (September’s Children),” a song that deals explicitly with the issues of bullying, homophobia and suicides within the LGBT community. His message is one of hope: Yes, life does improve once the years of high school hell recede into memory; you’ve just got to find the strength not to give up."" — youtube.com

""McIlrath wrote “Make It Stop (September’s Children),” a song that deals explicitly with the issues of bullying, homophobia and suicides within the LGBT community. His message is one of hope: Yes, life does improve once the years of high school hell recede into memory; you’ve just got to find the strength not to give up.""

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""McIlrath wrote “Make It Stop (September’s Children),” a song that deals explicitly with the issues of bullying, homophobia and suicides within the LGBT community. His message is one of hope: Yes, life does improve once the years of high school hell recede into memory; you’ve just got to find the strength not to give up.""

"In various interviews, Lauper elaborated that the song had resonated with her because of the recent death of her friend, Gregory Natal, from HIV/AIDS. While not directly promoted as a song defending LGBT rights, Lauper is pleased that her song was adopted by that community. Years later, Lauper co-founded the True Colors Fund, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating LGBT youth homelessness." — youtube.com

"In various interviews, Lauper elaborated that the song had resonated with her because of the recent death of her friend, Gregory Natal, from HIV/AIDS. While not directly promoted as a song defending LGBT rights, Lauper is pleased that her song was adopted by that community. Years later, Lauper co-founded the True Colors Fund, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating LGBT youth homelessness."

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"In various interviews, Lauper elaborated that the song had resonated with her because of the recent death of her friend, Gregory Natal, from HIV/AIDS. While not directly promoted as a song defending LGBT rights, Lauper is pleased that her song was adopted by that community. Years later, Lauper co-founded the True Colors Fund, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating LGBT youth homelessness."

"Express Yourself" received positive reviews from critics, who applauded the gender equality message of the song and complimented the song for being a hymn to freedom and encouragement to women and all oppressed minorities. — youtube.com

"Express Yourself" received positive reviews from critics, who applauded the gender equality message of the song and complimented the song for being a hymn to freedom and encouragement to women and all oppressed minorities.

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"Express Yourself" received positive reviews from critics, who applauded the gender equality message of the song and complimented the song for being a hymn to freedom and encouragement to women and all oppressed minorities.

"God Bless Mother Nature" -- The song is and will always be hailed as a camp classic. — youtube.com

"God Bless Mother Nature" -- The song is and will always be hailed as a camp classic.

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"God Bless Mother Nature" -- The song is and will always be hailed as a camp classic.

"UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade for lesbian, gay and bisexual people; media personality and Stonewall contributor Paul Gambaccini called the song "a major achievement that has inspired millions of young people around the world."" — youtube.com

"UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade for lesbian, gay and bisexual people; media personality and Stonewall contributor Paul Gambaccini called the song "a major achievement that has inspired millions of young people around the world.""

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"UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade for lesbian, gay and bisexual people; media personality and Stonewall contributor Paul Gambaccini called the song "a major achievement that has inspired millions of young people around the world.""

In addition to having 'Secret Love Song', another adopted LGBT song, 'Wings' has been praised for its uplifting chorus and continues to be played in the dance club circuit. In 2015, "Wings" was voted the favourite girl group single by Billboard magazine readers, ahead of the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" and T.A.T.u's "All the Things She Said". — youtube.com

In addition to having 'Secret Love Song', another adopted LGBT song, 'Wings' has been praised for its uplifting chorus and continues to be played in the dance club circuit. In 2015, "Wings" was voted the favourite girl group single by Billboard magazine readers, ahead of the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" and T.A.T.u's "All the Things She Said".

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In addition to having 'Secret Love Song', another adopted LGBT song, 'Wings' has been praised for its uplifting chorus and continues to be played in the dance club circuit. In 2015, "Wings" was voted the favourite girl group single by Billboard magazine readers, ahead of the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" and T.A.T.u's "All the Things She Said".

"Gaga seems to have covered all of her bases with Born This Way. With lyrics like “My mama told me when I was young we are all born superstars,” she’s got loving yourself wrapped up in a club-banging pop beat" — youtube.com

"Gaga seems to have covered all of her bases with Born This Way. With lyrics like “My mama told me when I was young we are all born superstars,” she’s got loving yourself wrapped up in a club-banging pop beat"

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"Gaga seems to have covered all of her bases with Born This Way. With lyrics like “My mama told me when I was young we are all born superstars,” she’s got loving yourself wrapped up in a club-banging pop beat"

"Minogue first became aware of her gay audience in 1988, when several drag queens performed to her music at a Sydney pub, and she later saw a similar show in Melbourne. Minogue felt "very touched" to have such an "appreciative crowd," and this encouraged her to perform at gay venues throughout the world."" — youtube.com

"Minogue first became aware of her gay audience in 1988, when several drag queens performed to her music at a Sydney pub, and she later saw a similar show in Melbourne. Minogue felt "very touched" to have such an "appreciative crowd," and this encouraged her to perform at gay venues throughout the world.""

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"Minogue first became aware of her gay audience in 1988, when several drag queens performed to her music at a Sydney pub, and she later saw a similar show in Melbourne. Minogue felt "very touched" to have such an "appreciative crowd," and this encouraged her to perform at gay venues throughout the world.""

Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' is probably the most memorable lgbt anthem due to its sweeping lyrics and easy beat. "In 2016, the Library of Congress deemed Gaynor's original recording to be "culturally, historically, or artistically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry"". — youtube.com

Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' is probably the most memorable lgbt anthem due to its sweeping lyrics and easy beat. "In 2016, the Library of Congress deemed Gaynor's original recording to be "culturally, historically, or artistically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry"".

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Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' is probably the most memorable lgbt anthem due to its sweeping lyrics and easy beat. "In 2016, the Library of Congress deemed Gaynor's original recording to be "culturally, historically, or artistically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry"".

"Cher’s “Believe” fits right at home at a gay club, but I remember it being played at the most homogenized of middle American places: a Chuck E Cheese. Why? Because it wasn’t just a part of gay culture, it was a part of 90’s pop culture". — youtube.com

"Cher’s “Believe” fits right at home at a gay club, but I remember it being played at the most homogenized of middle American places: a Chuck E Cheese. Why? Because it wasn’t just a part of gay culture, it was a part of 90’s pop culture".

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"Cher’s “Believe” fits right at home at a gay club, but I remember it being played at the most homogenized of middle American places: a Chuck E Cheese. Why? Because it wasn’t just a part of gay culture, it was a part of 90’s pop culture".

Katy Perry's 'Firework' became an international hit worldwide and has sold over 9 million copies worldwide. She dedicated the music video to the It Gets Better project which fights discrimination against LGBT youth. — youtube.com

Katy Perry's 'Firework' became an international hit worldwide and has sold over 9 million copies worldwide. She dedicated the music video to the It Gets Better project which fights discrimination against LGBT youth.

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Katy Perry's 'Firework' became an international hit worldwide and has sold over 9 million copies worldwide. She dedicated the music video to the It Gets Better project which fights discrimination against LGBT youth.

"Donna Summer’s gay icon status is unique for its time. "I Feel Love," "Try Me, I Know We Can Make It" and "MacArthur Park" were soundtracks for an era right before the onslaught of HIV/AIDS epidemic. She had a soulful voice, over-the-top fashion, and an edge that gave her an immediate following in the LGBT community, especially among gay men"".

"Donna Summer’s gay icon status is unique for its time. "I Feel Love," "Try Me, I Know We Can Make It" and "MacArthur Park" were soundtracks for an era right before the onslaught of HIV/AIDS epidemic. She had a soulful voice, over-the-top fashion, and an edge that gave her an immediate following in the LGBT community, especially among gay men"".

RuPaul is an icon and so is his catchy house song, 'Supermodel' which has inspired all of us to shantay and sashay away. A true classic. — youtube.com

RuPaul is an icon and so is his catchy house song, 'Supermodel' which has inspired all of us to shantay and sashay away. A true classic.

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RuPaul is an icon and so is his catchy house song, 'Supermodel' which has inspired all of us to shantay and sashay away. A true classic.

"Same Love" became the first Top 40 song in the U.S. to promote and celebrate same-sex marriage. The song truly connected with listeners around the globe and continues to be a tear-jerker. — youtube.com

"Same Love" became the first Top 40 song in the U.S. to promote and celebrate same-sex marriage. The song truly connected with listeners around the globe and continues to be a tear-jerker.

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"Same Love" became the first Top 40 song in the U.S. to promote and celebrate same-sex marriage. The song truly connected with listeners around the globe and continues to be a tear-jerker.

"In a 2008 documentary Living with Boy George, he talks about his first realisation he was gay, and when he first told his parents. He discloses that he understands why men fall in love with one another as well as with women". — youtube.com

"In a 2008 documentary Living with Boy George, he talks about his first realisation he was gay, and when he first told his parents. He discloses that he understands why men fall in love with one another as well as with women".

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"In a 2008 documentary Living with Boy George, he talks about his first realisation he was gay, and when he first told his parents. He discloses that he understands why men fall in love with one another as well as with women".

Lang, who came out as a lesbian in a June 1992 article of the LGBT news magazine The Advocate, has championed gay rights causes. She has supported many causes over the years, including HIV/AIDS care and research. — youtube.com

Lang, who came out as a lesbian in a June 1992 article of the LGBT news magazine The Advocate, has championed gay rights causes. She has supported many causes over the years, including HIV/AIDS care and research.

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Lang, who came out as a lesbian in a June 1992 article of the LGBT news magazine The Advocate, has championed gay rights causes. She has supported many causes over the years, including HIV/AIDS care and research.

"Lambert has been seen by some as a contributor to social justice, a concept based upon egalitarian social principles and the propagation of equality via social activism. Lambert stated, "I feel like with celebrity and visibility and fame, there's a responsibility to try to give back and try to use the visibility for the greater good. It's not all about me. It's about trying to raise awareness and getting people to take action."" — youtube.com

"Lambert has been seen by some as a contributor to social justice, a concept based upon egalitarian social principles and the propagation of equality via social activism. Lambert stated, "I feel like with celebrity and visibility and fame, there's a responsibility to try to give back and try to use the visibility for the greater good. It's not all about me. It's about trying to raise awareness and getting people to take action.""

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"Lambert has been seen by some as a contributor to social justice, a concept based upon egalitarian social principles and the propagation of equality via social activism. Lambert stated, "I feel like with celebrity and visibility and fame, there's a responsibility to try to give back and try to use the visibility for the greater good. It's not all about me. It's about trying to raise awareness and getting people to take action.""

"Everywhere you go, some gay person is listening to it or talking about it or listening to it and talking about it or devising a parody to it or hijacking brunch with it or just having a kiki" — youtube.com

"Everywhere you go, some gay person is listening to it or talking about it or listening to it and talking about it or devising a parody to it or hijacking brunch with it or just having a kiki"

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"Everywhere you go, some gay person is listening to it or talking about it or listening to it and talking about it or devising a parody to it or hijacking brunch with it or just having a kiki"

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