Smithsonian Cancels AAPI Literature Festival Leaving Trans Authors Upset
Organizers say they expect a more forthcoming answer about why the event, which included a trans and nonbinary reading room, was suddenly scrapped.
August 11, 2023
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Anna Cathcart & Anthony Keyvan Break Down Their Character's Friendship in 'XO, Kitty'
The on-screen besties are getting candid on the show's key representation with The Advocate.
June 3, 2023
BD Wong, Activist Amazin LeThi on Being Asian and LGBTQ+ in 2020
On AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate, athlete Amazin LeThi and actor BD Wong discuss racism, representation, and relying on your community.
May 22, 2020
The Startling Impact of Family Acceptance on AAPI LGBTQ+ Youth
Parental acceptance of queer Asian and Pacific Islander children can be life-saving.
April 26, 2022
Number of LGBTQ+ elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equitable representation
The news from Victory Institute also highlights the high-ranking LGBTQ+ officeholders around the nation.
July 1, 2025
Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.
At 61, Willy Chang Wilkinson has always tried to take care of his community — from HIV prevention to helping the next generation of AAPI transgender men.
June 5, 2024
Newly elected Virginia lieutenant governor appoints LGBTQ+ advocate to transition team
Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, was named as a counselor to Ghazala Hashmi.
November 11, 2025
Sherry Cola on Why Raunchy Comedy 'Joy Ride’ Will Change the Game
The queer comic shares why her hilariously raunchy new summer flick could also change hearts and minds.
July 6, 2023