Puerto Rican Afro-Latina Trans Woman Chanell Perez Ortiz Fatally Shot
She was found along a road behind a university campus.
July 8, 2023
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Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Series Is Set to Introduce a Trans Character
The Disney+ show is casting a "Black, Latina, or Afro-Latina transgender woman."
April 6, 2022
Ariana DeBose Makes Plea to Fight for Abortion, Queer & Human Rights
Oscar-winner for West Side Story and queer Afro-Latina DeBose reminded the Tonight Show audience to hold on to joy while also fighting back against the rotting Supreme Court's acts.Â
July 1, 2022
Ariana DeBose Is the First Out Woman of Color To Win Acting Oscar
She won for her role in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.
March 27, 2022
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Named One of Time's Women of the Year
The Pose star opened up to the publication about her womanhood journey.
March 7, 2022
Raquel Willis Shares Her Southern Trans Journey in Memoir ‘The Risk It Takes to Bloom’
Discussing her memoir with The Advocate, Willis opens up about her life as a Black trans woman from the South looking to change the world.
November 20, 2023
The 1975’s Matty Healy Speaks Out Against Malaysia’s Antigay Law, Kisses Bandmate in Protest
The problematic singer has been known to speak out in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
July 22, 2023
8 Ariana DeBose must-see musical theater Performances ahead of the Tony Awards
The multi-talented Ariana DeBose (the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar) is hosting the Tony Awards for a third time. Here are seven performances that spotlight her outsized gifts.
June 16, 2024
Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned
The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.
October 9, 2024
Coalition of Texas women declares ‘let us pee in peace’ in opposition to Republican bathroom bill
"Leave our bodies alone," former state Sen. Wendy Davis said.
July 23, 2025
'Vida' Doesn't Just Represent Queer Latinx Women, It Empowers Them Offscreen
The showrunner of the new Starz hit explains how she's mentoring her all-Latinx writers' room.
May 4, 2018
Jordin Sparks What She Learned From Whitney
The American Idol champ discusses her new musical Sparkle, her first visit to a gay bar, and the cautionary tale of Whitney Houston.
August 17, 2012
35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.
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May 26, 2023
Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health
Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.
March 19, 2024
13 LGBTQ+ elected lawmakers join the 119th Congress
From Sarah McBride to Tammy Baldwin, here are the queer lawmakers in the 119th Congress.
January 3, 2025
150-Plus LGBTQ People Elected Amid the 'Rainbow Wave'
Queer candidates, including women and people of color, broke through barriers on Tuesday.
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November 7, 2018
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
August 6, 2024
LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election
The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.
August 21, 2020
Dictionary.com Just Redefined the LGBT Community
"Intersectionality" isn't just a buzzword. It's a reality that all LGBT people must understand.
July 30, 2016
How Queers and Latinos Helped Make Miami an Art Capital
People unwelcome in other locales found solace among the Art Deco streets and, in effect, turned the city into a 21st-century metropolis.
December 4, 2017
A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
August 2, 2023