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The largest LGBTQ+ film festival, Frameline48, returns with an new lineup of films. Hornet remains a proud event sponsor, helping to amplify queer voices.
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I want to take this moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every member of the Hornet community. Happy Pride Month, from all of us at Hornet!
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Today, we’re thrilled to share heartwarming success stories and testimonials from our users, showcasing the incredible journeys of love and connection that have unfolded on our platform.
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Hornet continues to center itself at the forefront of action and innovation in the digital landscape.
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2.5 years after being banned in Türkiye (fka Turkey), Hornet has won a court case at the country’s Supreme Court, in a big win for the LGBTQ community there. LOS ANGELES, Calif, February 14, 2024 — Hornet, the world’s queer tech platform, has announced that the Hornet app will return[…]
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Hornet, the world’s queer social network, today announced the launch of Version 8.0, bringing more visibility and authenticity to its over 40 million users.
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Filmmaker and queer activist Yuriy Dvizhon’s latest short film gives viewers an in-depth look into queer life in Ukraine.
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West Hollywood, Calif. — Hornet, the world’s leading queer social network, is setting out on a fast-growth journey to increase its user base by 100% across all core markets and by entering new markets. To achieve that, the company relies on the strong bonds that it has built with local[…]
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LOS ANGELES — Hornet, the world’s queer tech platform, is donating one week of profit of Hornet Live to aid members of the queer community affected by last week’s earthquakes through LGBTIQA+ Earthquake Solidarity, an alliance forged by human rights activists that includes Istanbul Pride. On February 6, the world[…]
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The app’s $1 million crowdfunding raise has allowed for fast-tracked release of the much-requested Android version West Hollywood, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 — SPACES, the first app to provide an online safe space for the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum by organizing the community around shared interests in a group-chat format, is[…]
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