Politics Black Republicans: Grand Old Pawns Trump-era Black Republicans aren't truly conservative, they're just cons, claims gay writer Clay Cane in his new bestselling book. February 18 2024 4:16 PM
Women Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval Largely snubbed by the Academy, 2023's The Color Purple is a miracle, regardless of awards. January 29 2024 2:42 PM
Books Bi, Black, Fat, Disabled: Clarkisha Kent Is All That and More This fearless writer navigates numerous identities. Read an excerpt from her new book describing how she achieved self-acceptance. May 19 2023 1:48 PM
film New Doc Chronicles Queer — or Not — Rock Icon Little Richard The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything. March 16 2023 10:19 AM
Politics Chicago's Lesbian Mayor Lori Lightfoot Resoundingly Loses Reelection The issue of crime took center stage in the nation's third-largest city. February 28 2023 10:27 PM
History Out, Black, and proud: Ernestine Eckstein fought for us before Stonewall During Black History Month, we honor the courage of Ernestine Eckstein, who put her life on the line to speak out for queer rights. February 11 2023 1:22 PM
African-Americans Pauli Murray Will Be First Black Queer Person on U.S. Currency The nonbinary civil rights activist, lawyer, poet, and priest will appear on a quarter. February 10 2023 7:26 PM
Plus Health linkout Plus 152 Jan/Feb 2023: African American Issue w/Sheryl Lee Ralph December 26 2022 2:19 PM
Politics Black Gay Man Davante Lewis Is First Out State Official in Louisiana Lewis, an advocate for renewable energy, won a runoff election to become a member of the state's Public Service Commission. December 12 2022 8:34 PM
Arts & Entertainment Superstar Tenor Russell Thomas on Being a Black Queer Man in Opera Thomas, who's currently artist in residence at the Los Angeles Opera, also discusses what he calls the best decision of his life: becoming a father. December 09 2022 4:12 PM
Politics Erick Russell Is First Black Gay Statewide Elected Official Russell has been elected Connecticut state treasurer. November 09 2022 1:38 PM
Plus Health linkout Watch This Devastating 17-Minute Doc on HIV in the Black Community September 27 2022 6:03 PM
Voices How Tobacco Companies Harm the LGBTQ+ Community Tobacco companies have long profited off LGBTQ+ and Black communities, and it's time for stricter regulation. August 30 2022 6:27 PM
Politics Out Candidates See Groundbreaking Wins in Connecticut, Minnesota A Black gay man stands to become Connecticut's treasurer, while Black and transgender women had breakthroughs in Minnesota. August 10 2022 6:02 PM
Voices A Gay Black Elder on Aging with Dignity On what has -- and hasn't -- improved since the summer of 1969. June 22 2022 1:03 PM
News Why Juneteenth, Now a Federal Holiday, Is So Significant June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in the U.S., and recognition of the date is spreading. True June 19 2022 1:00 PM
film Pauli Murray Doc Examining the Nonbinary Activist’s Life Wins Peabody The film highlights the Black nonbinary civil rights activist and lawyer who was one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. June 07 2022 12:20 PM
Politics Black Gay Candidates Make History With Primary Wins in Texas Venton Jones and Christian Manuel-Hayes are poised to be the first Black gay men in the legislature, and Black lesbian Jolanda Jones is likely to be reelected. May 25 2022 4:15 PM