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Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

A new pilot program that kicks off July 25 will offer free at-home HIV testing kits in seven Georgia Walmart stores.

Nigerian singer-songwriter & actress, Omawumi; Queen of Afropop, Yemi Alade; Broadway legend and Hollywood superstar, Billy Porter

Yemi Alade, Billy Porter and Omawumi to headline Global Black Pride 2024 in Atlanta

The largest Black Pride in the US gathers an iconic lineup for a week filled with festivities from August 27 to September 2 in Atlanta.

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Crime

Trans woman Shannon Boswell fatally shot, then run over in Georgia

Initial reports characterized her death as a hit-and-run, but then it was discovered she had been shot.

Atlanta Police Officer Koby Minor Shoots Kills Reginald Folks Lyft Gay Fraternity
Crime

A cop allegedly shot and killed his Lyft driver, claiming he was being kidnapped for a 'gay fraternity'

Koby Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting 35-year-old Reginald Folks to death in his car.

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Meet the transgender minister representing LGBTQ+ rights in Georgia

Rev. Andi Woodworth was the first out trans pastor to lead the Georgia House in prayer — and believes she helped turn back some anti-trans legislation.

Torrence Hill aka TK Chevy transgender man killed atlanta georgia
Crime

Suspect in killing of Black trans man Righteous Torrence 'TK' Hill identified by police

Hill was the founder and owner of Evollusion, a hair and beauty salon that was a safe space for the Black LGBTQ+ community in the Atlanta area.

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Global Black Pride comes to Atlanta for 2024

The city will sizzle this summer as the first U.S. city to host the global event.

Here are the 15 gayest cities in the world for 2024
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Here are the 15 gayest travel destinations in the world: report

A new ranking revealed some favorite queer travel destinations for 2024.

Chamblee GA new police officer LGBTQ hate crime victim Brandon White
News

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White was attacked for his sexual orientation. Now he's working in public safety.

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Elton John's Atlanta Condo Sells For $7.2M: 4 Bedrooms, Sweeping Views, Massive Closet

It's one of the most expensive condo purchase deals in the city's history.

Protester and Manuel Esteban Paez Terán
Crime

No Charges Against Georgia Police in Death of Queer Environmental Activist Shot 57 Times

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was fatally shot by Georgia state troopers at a protest encampment in January.

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Politics

Donald Trump's Tucker Carlson Interview: Here's What Happened

As insane as anticipated, it was 45 minutes of Trump grievances, misinformation, insults, and lies.

Georgia School Board Voted to Fire Teacher Who Read Book on Gender Identity
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Georgia School Board Voted to Fire Teacher Who Read Book on Gender Identity

The Cobb County board voted 4-3 Thursday to terminate the contract of Katherine Rinderle.

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Education

Georgia Teacher Fired for Reading Gender-Inclusive Book Appeals Decision

She testified that she believes there is nothing inappropriate or sensitive about the children’s picture book.

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film

Kokomo City Clip Discusses the Men Who Sleep with Trans Women

Catch this exclusive from the critically acclaimed documentary by D. Smith.

Just in Time for Pride: The Top 15 Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers
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Top 15 Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Need some help planning your next gaycation? You won’t go wrong with these gay-friendly locations.

Ashley Burton
Crime

Suspect Charged With Murder of Atlanta Trans Woman Ashley Burton

Burton was killed in April at her apartment complex.

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Crime

Georgia Church's 'God Loves Trans Kids' Sign Vandalized

Someone defaced the "God Loves Trans Kids" sign to make it read "Pedos Love Trans Kids."

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Transphobic, Anti-Semitic Flyers Found in Atlanta Neighborhood

The flyers rhetorically ask “Who is behind the rise in transgenderism?”

Ashley Burton
Crime

Black Trans Woman Ashley Burton Fatally Shot in Atlanta

Burton is at least the ninth trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.