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Police: Library book burner in Ohio escapes charges

The unnamed Ohio man reportedly burned 100 library books with LGBTQ+, Black, and Jewish history content, but the community has responded by promising to donate 1000 books, ten for every title.

Trans Violinist Crowdfunds Her Carnegie Hall Dream

If successful, the 34-year-old musician will make Carnegie history as the first African-American violinist in venue history.

President Obama Honors African-American LGBT Community

President Obama delivered remarks at the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Saturday. 

The Significance of Juneteenth

On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.

What's Gay About the Smithsonian's African-American Museum? A Lot

From art to protest, the inextricable ties between black life and LGBT life are an "integral part" of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The Digital Rectal Exam

A colonoscopy is recommended for all men over the age of fifty -- or earlier (age forty) for high- risk patients like African-Americans or men with a family history of prostate or colon cancer. Gay men should have a rectal exam beginning at age forty.

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.

Sheldon 'Turner' Freeman, gay D.C. librarian and activist, dead at 64

Freeman started a Black History Month film series and LGBTQ-inclusive programs in the Washington, D.C., library system.

Dems Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Americans

As the end of Black History Month draws near, Democrats are continuing to give credit where credit is due.

Black writers share their favorite books to honor Black History Month

Roxane Gay, Raquel Willis, and Dawnshaeé Reid open up about the importance of the Black literary legacy and impact of Black writers.

Florida LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Launch Parenting With Pride Program

The hope is to build a network of informed advocates within the community who will fight back against right-wing measures that target LGBTQ+ Floridians.

DeSantis Blames Queer Theory for AP African American Studies Course Rejection

Critics of Florida's governor say that he needs to take the class that he's trying to ban to understand what he's talking about.

Lesbian Gov. Maura Healey Says Ron DeSantis Taking U.S. Backwards

Healey, the governor of Massachusetts, denounced the Florida governor's anti-LGBTQ+ and racist actions.

Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies

The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.

Donald Trump Has Not Been Good to Black Renters

If Donald Trump is good for "the blacks," good must not mean providing equal access to housing.

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.

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Reporter asks Ron DeSantis why he can affirm his height with lifts, but stands against gender-affirming care

A reporter asked the governor about the hypocrisy of his stance against gender-identity and access to gender-affirming care when he chooses to present himself as taller than he is.

I Have a Nightmare

Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of freedom in America for "all of God's children" is being defiled by the president-elect and his bigoted Cabinet picks.

Why Did We Have More Reverence for LGBT History in the '70s?

At the dawn of modern gay liberation, we feverishly chronicled our past. Now we're forgetting where we've been and disregarding where we're going.