'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans
“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.
September 19, 2024
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black voices
Faith as a beacon of Black resistance and LGBTQ+ liberation
From the church pews to the streets of protest, faith has been our sanctuary and source of strength.
February 28, 2025
How GLAAD is nurturing Black queer music
GLAAD's Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative brings together Black queer artists to provide a nurturing and supportive space for creative talent.
February 27, 2024
Schlapp, Santos, Black Men, and a Chinese Balloon
A hovering white bloat is a metaphor for white, conservative Christians floating over people of color.
February 7, 2023
Breaking stereotypes and building futures as a Black gay dad
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Calvin Dyson faced the struggles of being raised by a single mother after losing my father. Now, as an adoptive father, he strives to provide a loving home for his children and advocate for others in the system.
August 23, 2024
WATCH: Many Voices Videos Spotlight Black LGBT Christians
The video campaign began with National Coming Out Day and will continue through the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
October 13, 2013
What the AIDS crisis stole from Black gay men
On World AIDS Day, a long-term survivor recounts the terror, the beauty, and the community that saved him — and why honest and informed conversations must begin now in Black communities.
December 1, 2025
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.
August 25, 2020
In 'Eurydice,' a Black Gay Man's Voice Moves the Gods and Opera World
John Holiday discusses breaking new ground in the classical world at the L.A. Opera.
February 17, 2020
What Claudine Gay’s resignation teaches us about Black leadership
Dr. Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard's first Black president amid political and ideological pressures highlights the fragility of Black leadership in academia and the ongoing challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
February 9, 2024
The Hate Lobbed at Angelica Ross, Meghan Markle Is Familiar to All Black Trans Women
Deciding how to handle microaggressions — and overt ignorance — is a full-time job for trans women of color.
October 23, 2023
How I helped change the law that put me and other Black people with HIV behind bars
Reflecting on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, one individual's battle against outdated HIV laws and deep-seated stigma highlights the urgent need for change and compassion.
February 7, 2024
Marsha P. Johnson Institute Celebrates Black Trans Lives
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute is dedicated to uplifting Black trans voices.
February 28, 2023
Pride Media Stands With Black Lives Matter and the Right to Protest
The Advocate and its sibling publications vow to center and amplify Black voices.
June 3, 2020
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.
September 10, 2015
DeRay Mckesson Talks About Continuing To Resist In A Post-Trump Era
One of the leading voices behind Black Lives Matter opens up about the movement's successes and what will happen once Trump is out of office.
October 19, 2018
No, Drew Barrymore, we are not your 'Momala'
The "Momala" moment with Vice President Harris on the Drew Barrymore Show highlights the enduring stereotype of Black women as societal caretakers, prompting a reflection on the need to recognize their full humanity and leadership beyond nurturing roles.
May 2, 2024
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.
June 19, 2024
Bisexual in the Bible Belt, am I the problem–or is it the South?
Growing up as a Black, sexually fluid man in the South was a journey filled with challenges and stereotypes, writes Jordan J Edwards.
October 14, 2024
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.
April 25, 2025
HRC Head Apologizes to Presidential Forum's Trans Protesters
Trans activists protested a lack of visibility for Black trans women at the event, and Alphonso David says the group is "deeply sorry" and will do better.
October 14, 2019