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Beyoncé’s Charity Supports Human Rights Campaign’s Vegas Equality Ball

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

Queer movies Bound Paris is Burning and Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Arts & Entertainment

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

DNC 2024 queer speakers Maura Healey Wilson Cruz Sarah McBride Brandon Wolf

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Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

Kelley Robinson HRC President Interview LGBTQ human rights campaign advocacy org

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Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

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Everything you need to know about homonormativity – including a definition

Unpacking the dangers of homonormativity in queer communities.

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Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

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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.

56 Photos Celebrating Black Queer Culture at HRC's Equality Ball 2023

"The Equality Ball is going to be a celebration of Black and Brown queer life," HRC's president Kelley Robinson said.

Beyoncé's Appreciation of Black Queer Culture Sets Her Apart

This larger-than-life icon, one of our people of the year, is not shy about giving props and displaying her influences.

Beyoncé’s Charity Supports Human Rights Campaign’s Vegas Equality Ball

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

How This Year’s Grammys Celebrated LGBTQ+ Artists and Allies

The 2023 Grammy Awards featured Brandi Carlile, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Lizzo, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé.

Beyonce Does Justice to New Orleans's Rich Queer Culture

"Formation" celebrates identities that once sparked shame but now inspire pride.

Kim Petras Makes Transgender History With Grammy Win

She won the award with Sam Smith for their song "Unholy."

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.

The Pride of Juneteenth

"Today is an embodiment of the principle that none of us are free until we all are free," writes NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon.

Here is how the Human Rights Campaign will be queering the Democratic National Convention

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

New York Art Nonprofit Celebrates Queer Artists at Annual Celebration

"The tremendous scope of their contributions to queer culture, queer wellbeing, and uplifting Black queer community and excellence cannot be overstated."

Celebrating Pride Month and democracy with the Human Rights Campaign’s leader, Kelley Robinson (exclusive)

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

Straight DJ duo SIDEPIECE wants LGBTQ+ partiers to shake it at WorldPride — right after protesting Trump

“Everybody’s got an ass,” Dylan Ragland told The Advocate. “So come shake it.”

How Activist Kamora Herrington is Helping Amplify Queer Black Voices

With Kamora's Cultural Corner, the activist and advocate is creating spaces that center queer Black artists and is doing necessary local work on a national level.

17 Essential Black Queer Films

Celebrate Black history and culture with these tales of the Black LGBTQ+ experience.

Meet the activist teaching LGBTQ+ youth of color the value of their art

Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.

Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

Boys! Boys! Boys! podcast: A new voice in queer culture

Here's everything you need to know about the new podcast hosted by award-winning DJ and podcaster Graeme Smith.

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

"The Equality Ball is going to be a celebration of Black and Brown queer life," HRC's president Kelley Robinson said.

This larger-than-life icon, one of our people of the year, is not shy about giving props and displaying her influences.

The celebration of Black and Brown queer culture will feature various artists and performers.

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

The 2023 Grammy Awards featured Brandi Carlile, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Lizzo, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé.

"Formation" celebrates identities that once sparked shame but now inspire pride.

She won the award with Sam Smith for their song "Unholy."

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

"Today is an embodiment of the principle that none of us are free until we all are free," writes NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon.

The LGBTQ+ organization will highlight support for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.

"The tremendous scope of their contributions to queer culture, queer wellbeing, and uplifting Black queer community and excellence cannot be overstated."

The history-making president opens up about her role in an exclusive interview with The Advocate.

“Everybody’s got an ass,” Dylan Ragland told The Advocate. “So come shake it.”

With Kamora's Cultural Corner, the activist and advocate is creating spaces that center queer Black artists and is doing necessary local work on a national level.

Celebrate Black history and culture with these tales of the Black LGBTQ+ experience.

Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.

Unpacking the dangers of homonormativity in queer communities.

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

Here's everything you need to know about the new podcast hosted by award-winning DJ and podcaster Graeme Smith.