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Grammys 2025: Empowering messages from LGBTQ+ celebs

Ricky Cornish shares how Wayne Brady, Scott Hoying, and more queer stars are speaking out in the face of the second coming of Trump.

WATCH: Inspiring New 'Kinky Boots' Promo

A commercial spotlights the empowering message at the heart and sole of the Broadway musical.

'Next Level Sh*t' Is a Cinematic Valentine for Anal-Retentive Gays

Ben Baur stars in a gross-out short with an empowering message of self-acceptance.

Fresh Prince's Alfonso Ribeiro on How Intersectionality Saves Lives

The actor appeared at LoveLoud in order to support LGBT youth with an empowering message and a surprise dance.

Ian McKellen Has No Regrets About Coming Out — and You Won't Either

The gay actor marked the 30th anniversary of his coming-out with an empowering message for others.

Watch the World Send Chechnya Their Love

It Gets Better Project helped compile hundreds of empowering messages in one powerful video.

Saying Goodbye to Our Mother

SAGE CEO Michael Adams's poignant and empowering message delivered at Edie Windsor's memorial service on Friday in New York.

Zendaya's Historic Emmy Win: 'There Is Hope'

The Euphoria actress and youngest winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series had an empowering message about young people.

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Todd Parr translates a kid's-eye point of view into a successful career in children's literature and TV

Janet Mock Calls for Intersectional Resistance at Women’s March

"Collective liberation and solidarity is difficult."

Outfest Slams Gay White Men Who 'Co-Opted' Trans History

In honoring a short on Marsha P. Johnson, a juror at the LGBT film festival sent a strong message about authority in the arts.

Cop Says He Was Discriminated Against After Coming Out at Teen Event

A Louisville, Ky., police officer was allegedly told it was "inappropriate" to come out during a youth event and accused of leering at boys.

Safer Sex Imagery in the Time of AIDS

An exhibit reveals the rich history of LGBT safer sex materials -- many explicit -- created in the '80s and '90s as a response to the epidemic.

New Jersey Families Evacuated From Drag Queen Story Hour Event Amid Bomb Threat

The threat to the well-being of the kids was not the drag queen reading a story.

Offended Over Pink Hats? Sometimes It Ain't About You

If you missed the Women's March because of knit caps, you're putting yourself first and women second, writes Amanda Kerri.

Did Milo Connect Marjorie Taylor Greene With a Racist Fla. Convention?

The founder of the conference thanked Yiannopoulos "for making this happen" as he introduced the U.S. congresswoman. 

Elisabeth Moss to Play Bi Politician Katie Hill in Upcoming Film

She Will Rise chronicles Hill's career along with the larger story of women in politics.

Darra Gordon to lead Family Equality as LGBTQ+ families grapple with an uncertain time (exclusive)

For Gordon, the new position is not just a career move, but something that is deeply personal.

Jazz Jennings Has a Pride Message for Trans Youth

The TV star knows it's a difficult and discouraging time, but she can't help but be an optimist.

LoveLoud 2019 Will Celebrate LGBTQ Youth and Commemorate Stonewall

Dan Reynolds and Tegan R. Quin discuss planning and expanding the music festival benefiting LGBTQ young people.