New Halsey, Magneto & Prof. X, & Mayor Pete's Coming Out: Morning Tea

A new Hasley era, rumors of possible POC Magneto and Professor X, and Mayor Pete's coming out story—oh my!

Welcome to Morning Tea, PRIDE's morning round-up of the some of the most interesting news headlines you should read to help you get your day started!

So what's going on in the news today?

A radio station tweeted a homophobic slur at one of its own hosts.

After writing an open letter to NFL quarterback Drew Brees, openly gay sports host Seth Dunlap got called a "fag" by WWL-AM—the radio station he works for—on Twitter.

Read the full report on Out.

Pete Buttigieg shared his coming out story on a national debate stage.

The openly gay presidential hopeful made history during last night's Democratic Presidential Debate when he shared his coming out story.

Read the full report on The Advocate.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed a hateful hate TV ad against her.

AOC took to Twitter to call out a hateful TV ad (depicting her picture being burned) that actually aired during the Democratic Presidential Debate last night. 

Read the full report on CNN.

The next Magneto and Professor Xavier might be portrayed by POC!

Now that the X-Men are back under the Marvel Studios umbrella and can be in the MCU, rumor has it the newest on-screen versions of Magneto and Professor Xavier will be cast by actors of color!

Read the full report on The Mary Sue.

A new Halsey era is upon us!

Our fave bi pop star just released a new single called "Graveyard," and also announced that her new, upcoming album—entitled Manic—is due out on January 17, 2020.