July 08 2011 2:10 PM ET
New Rules, Old Institutions
The all-female Spelman College, one of the premier historically black colleges in the U.S., has been a part of gay history since its establishment in 1881. Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles, who were believed to be longtime partners, established the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, which eventually evolved into Spelman. A century later the college became the first historically black school to offer a women’s studies major, and in 1983 it became the first such institution with an LGBT center.
July 07 2011 4:00 AM ET
Let the Games Commence
Since the first gay games in 1982, athletes and sports lovers have flocked to destinations around the world for the big event, bringing an influx of cash from spectators, athletes, and sponsors. However the financial hangovers from the games in New York in 1994, Amsterdam in 1998, and Sydney, Australia, in 2002 have taken some of the shine off the organization’s reputation in recent years.
July 06 2011 4:00 AM ET
I Advocate...Glenne McElhinney
Here's what Glenne McElhinney, project director for Impact Stories and the filmmaker behind On These Shoulders We Stand, is passionate about this month.
July 06 2011 4:00 AM ET
Dance Hall
Read about and watch a promo for the Lifetime hit Drop Dead Diva's "gay prom" episode inspired by Constance McMillen and featuring guest appearances by Clay Aiken, Lance Bass, and Wanda Sykes.
July 06 2011 4:00 AM ET
Equal Opportunity Education
Getting LGBT history into California’s schools won’t be easy, but a gay politician says it’s a matter of life and death.
July 05 2011 9:00 AM ET
See Gaga's Self-Portrait for Our Cover
While on tour in Germany, Lady Gaga took her first magazine cover self-portrait for The Advocate’s August issue.
July 05 2011 4:00 AM ET
Nepal Constitution Aims High
A draft constitution for Nepal would enshrine LGBT rights advances as breathtaking as the heights of Mount Everest if lawmakers are willing to adopt the document.
July 05 2011 4:00 AM ET
Editor's Letter
Popular is not always bad, says Breen. Case in point: Lady Gaga.
May 18 2011 4:00 AM ET
Desert Escape
America’s sunniest city has plenty to do outside and plenty of ways to unwind when that’s done.
May 18 2011 4:00 AM ET
193 Reasons to Have Pride: Part 3
From Ricky Martin shaking his bon-bon on Broadway to straight, sports allies like rugby players Nick Youngquest and Ben Cohen, this past year has given us much to celebrate.
