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Nikki Aye
Nikki Aye is a photojournalist and the digital photo editor for equalpride’s full family of publications. As a lifelong activist, Nikki is passionate about telling the important stories shaping our queer historical narrative.
From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
April 09 2025 10:15 AM
Top 5 LGBTQ+ books banned in the U.S.
The American Library Association says it documented over 820 attempts to censor books and related LGBTQ+ services at libraries and educational facilities in 2024.
April 09 2025 9:44 AM
World’s largest LGBTQ+ sports festival lets queer people play (in photos)
The Sin City Classic Sports festival sees thousands of queer people come together to compete and play in more than 20 sports and participate in about 500 different teams.
March 14 2025 11:53 AM
Drag artists and allies rally against Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ Kennedy Center takeover (in photos)
"This president is demonizing a marginalized community in order to control the arts in America. It’s shameful, immoral, and weak," one performer told The Advocate before the march.
March 10 2025 4:56 PM
Creating Change Conference 2025: A look back at a movement in motion
The annual National LGBTQ Task Force's conference in Las Vegas was a transformative week of activism, education, and connection
February 21 2025 12:00 PM
Chic comfort: 65 pics from Sidetrack's Onesie Party 2025
New Year, same queer joy!
January 22 2025 12:38 PM
Dive into these 69 sizzling pics from Winter Party Festival 2024
The annual Miami Beach festival is ready to welcome everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
January 16 2025 2:35 PM
Artist Ben Fink pays homage to Florida LGBTQ+ nonprofit in new exhibit at the Stonewall Museum
The Imperial Sun Court of all Florida, honoring the legendary charitable organization, opens January 16 at the Stonewall Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale.
January 13 2025 10:47 AM
The best of 2024 LGBTQ+ news and events in images
An overview of the news, parties, and events, The Advocate and its sibling publications covered this year. Check them out!
December 31 2024 2:00 PM
Grindr’s 2024 in review from tops to bottoms and from daddy culture to Charli XCX
The gay hookup app has some sexy data on its users. Check it out.
December 12 2024 12:00 PM
In photos: U.S. v. Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth (exclusive)
During oral arguments that began December 4, 2024, in U.S. v. Skrmetti, hundreds gathered both to provide support for trans youth while others were there in support of banning gender-affirming care.
December 05 2024 12:47 PM
KUST. unveils 'Thong 01' just in time to stuff for the holidays
Who says you need to stuff just a stocking this holiday season?
November 20 2024 5:45 PM
15 stunning photos from the 52nd annual Miss Gay Rochester drag beauty pageant
From national champions to local drag stars, this pageant is a testament to the power of unity and acceptance.
November 19 2024 9:30 AM
These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people
Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
November 01 2024 2:45 PM
Photos: Jewish drag artists raise money for Brooklyn and Gaza refugees
"The show is among many things a call for Jewish people to create home, security, and safety with other marginalized people around us grounded in the places we live: a vision for what we could be,” performer Zev said.
October 25 2024 6:36 PM
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' stars make spooky fashion statement
Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Jenna Ortega's gothic styling on the movie's press trip has us haunted.
October 23 2024 1:30 PM
20 spicy pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024
Check out these photos from the beloved San Francisco annual event.
October 02 2024 7:18 PM
18 celeb pics from 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' premiere
Chloë Sevigny, Javier Bardem, and Cheyenne Jackson all walked the red carpet.
September 22 2024 10:00 PM
Photos celebrating inclusivity at the 30th annual Family Week
Family Equality, the nation's leading advocacy group for LGBTQ+ families, celebrated with family-friendly activities in Provincetown.
September 12 2024 2:00 PM