The most banned author in America refuses to be silenced
No amount of bans will stop George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren’t Blue, from telling queer stories.
August 17, 2025
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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.
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How A Madea Homecoming's Brandon Black Made Queer History
The out actor chats with The Advocate about playing the first LGBTQ+ character in the history of Tyler Perry's popular franchise.
March 23, 2022
The Attack on Jussie Smollett Is an Attack on All Black Queers
Wealth and fame cannot insulate this country's most marginalized group, writes Preston Mitchum.
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Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects
We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.
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Big Mouth's Brandon Kyle Goodman on Nonbinary Representation
Nonbinary writer and advocate Brandon Kyle Goodman adds purpose to his punch lines.
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Houston's Black Queer AF Week promises music, visibility, hope, and joy
Performances by JT, Voice winner Asher HaVon, and more are scheduled, along with drag, dancing, and networking opportunities.
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Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as First Lesbian WH Press Secretary
In her first briefing in the post, Jean-Pierre honored the victims of the Buffalo shooting and noted the historic nature of her position as a Black and queer immigrant.
May 16, 2022
Gay Billionaire & Spelman Create First Queer Studies Chair at an HBCU
A $2 million gift from Jon Stryker is helping the historically Black college for women make LGBTQ history with a chair named for Audre Lorde.
October 29, 2019
Writer Tre’vell Anderson Talks About How We Critique Queer Art
Film reporter and writer Tre'vell Anderson discusses how we critique LGBTQ art.
November 12, 2018
Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville
Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.
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Divas in the drawing room: The 'Gilded Age' drag cameo you might have missed
In an age of dukes and debutantes, the real queens were celebrities in their own right, performing in private clubs—and occasionally on HBO.
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Don't Forget Moonlight Made LGBT History
The media has allowed an embarassing mix-up to distract from a triumph: an LGBT film with an all-black cast won Best Picture at the Oscars.
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Black LGBTQ+ Students to Suffer After SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action
The elimination of affirmative action in admissions decisions will have (un)intended consequences, say critics.
June 29, 2023
Ben Platt: Hollywood Should Do 'Everything in Our Power' to Cast Queer
The gay actor weighed in on the subject of LGBTQ+ casting.
May 14, 2021
My Place in the Women's Movement
This black queer woman doesn't often see herself in the media's images of feminism. But last week's march challenged her feelings on her place in the sisterhood.
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'Moonlight' Expands Into 1,500 Theaters This Weekend
Fresh off an Oscar win, Moonlight will be expanding nationwide.
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Fans Want Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy to Play Lesbian Lovers
Lesbian Twitter is going nuts for these two.
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HBCU Out Loud Day Emboldens the Intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ Identities on Campus
The Human Rights Campaign’s initiative fosters a culture of acceptance and celebration on historically black college campuses, showcasing the rich tapestry of identities within the Black LGBTQ+ community.
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Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day
McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians.
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The 20+ best LGBTQ+ historic sites and artifacts to add to your bucket list
We recommend Michelangelo's David, the original Pride flag, Stonewall, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and more.
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