The journey of an LGBTQ+ rights advocate: Jaymes Black tells their story
"I dropped out of high school after being outed in the 90s," writes Jaymes Black. "Now I’m a CEO for the leading LGBTQ+ mental health nonprofit."
July 30, 2024
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black queer activism
Activism for Black Queers Can't End When the Protests Do
All Black lives matter. They always have.Â
August 24, 2020
Op-ed: Why We Shut Down the Castro
As the #BlackLivesMatter movement forges ahead, white LGBT people don't have to sit on the sidelines.
February 2, 2015
Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter Join Forces for Justice
As conservative backlash against the Black Lives Matters movement grows, new voices within BLM promote peace and transgender empowerment.Â
September 10, 2015
Why We Must Remember This Prophetic Sexual Outlaw
The queer, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, and prophetic sexual outlaw who shook up Howard University.
November 6, 2017
13 LGBTQ+ disability activists who are changing the world one fight at a time
These activists are utilizing their unique identities to fight for all our rights.
July 29, 2025
Chicago’s First Black Lesbian Mayor Isn't a Victory for All Queers
Activists see the election of Chicago's first Black lesbian mayor as an attempt to stop their fight in making the city safe for all people. And they aren't backing down.Â
April 3, 2019
'The Colors of Pride' Is a Celebration Beyond Parades and Parties
A new effort aims to expand and deepen the yearly event.
June 17, 2021
Cheryl Dunye on Directing Lovecraft Country's Pivotal Black Queer Ep
Film and TV director (Queen Sugar, David Makes Man) Dunye chats with The Advocate about her body of work that centers those overlooked in Hollywood.
February 28, 2021
11 fabulous events to help you celebrate Black Pride in 2025
You're going to want to add these fabulous Black Pride Month events to your calendar!
May 16, 2025
Can Pride Be a Little Less White This Year?
Our community needs to foster inclusivity if we have any chance against Trump's agenda, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.
May 30, 2018
Patrisse Cullors Knows That We Are Not Separate
The queer cofounder of Black Lives Matter has a plan to dismantle the prison system that has disenfranchised so many.
December 8, 2015
Queer Art Celebrates NYC Pride With Body Hack Extravaganza
The event also serves as a fundraiser for trans rights groups.
June 23, 2023
Dancer, Professor, Queer Activist Angela Bowen Dead at 82
A true Renaissance woman, Bowen packed five lives into her one.Â
July 22, 2018
Escape Queerantine With the Kinky Travel Show 'Submission Possible'
Madison Young, the "Queen of Kink," takes viewers on a sex-positive trip around the globe.
June 9, 2020
Benjamin Coy is using his voice to amplify the voices of others
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.
August 18, 2025
Editor's Letter: To Be Intersectional or Illegitimate
Will our advocacy be real and encompass all people who face marginalization and oppression?
January 1, 2015
Pauli Murray Will Be First Black Queer Person on U.S. Currency
The nonbinary civil rights activist, lawyer, poet, and priest will appear on a quarter.
February 10, 2023
Why a Trans Group Interrupted Phoenix Pride
The disrupters in Arizona were inspired by Black Lives Matter's action at Toronto Pride.
April 7, 2017
How Queer Asians Can Be Good Allies to Black Brothers and Sisters
A plea for LGBTQ Asians to stand in solidarity with the queer Black community.
February 27, 2019