Raelee Sweet was born to be an activist — and is now mentoring future LGBTQ+ leaders
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.
August 21, 2025
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Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement
"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.
June 23, 2025
A therapist's tips for coping with concerns with another Trump presidency as an LGBTQ+ person
"It's natural to be pissed off and fearful and defensive. It's about accepting that and finding a way to challenge that," a licensed psychotherapist tells The Advocate.
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October 29, 2024
Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans
Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."
October 5, 2024
Op-ed: Finding Empowerment Through Futbol
How one LGBT fan found empowerment through her favorite team, which happens to be in the World Cup final Sunday.
July 13, 2014
Mumbai Hosts Third Annual Transgender Empowerment Fair
Over 250 transgender entrepreneurs sold goods to over 1,000 attendees at the fair on Sunday.
April 11, 2018
How Day of Silence Turns Oppression Into Empowerment
The country's beleaguered LGBT students still need Day of Silence, explains GLSEN's Camille Beredjick.
April 17, 2015
We Must Uplift Black LGBTQ People Through Economic Empowerment
"We believe that if you give folks the tools that they need to succeed, they'll be successful," writes Sean Coleman.
August 14, 2019
Melania Trump Calls for 'Gender Empowerment and Respect' at Ceremony Honoring Women
Speaking at the 2017 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awards, the first lady called for unity in fighting injustice in all forms.
March 29, 2017
Wilton Women’s Week 2025 ushers in a new era of LGBTQ+ empowerment in South Florida
With celebration and community at its core, the nine-day festival is holding space for queer women and non-binary folks!
April 18, 2025
Corey Hart Back With Gay-Positive Remix, Pride Performance
A song about empowerment and coming out gets a new spin.
June 3, 2012
Op-ed: How to Teach Queer Studies In Alabama
How one teacher brought queer studies (and self-empowerment) to a high school in Birmingham.
January 17, 2014
Issa Rae and America Ferrera on Representation and Glass Ceilings
The actresses/activists discussed education, empowerment, and how they use their platforms to drive change.
October 10, 2017
Queer, Straight Sluts Converge in L.A. to Make a Point (Video)
Sexual empowerment, body positivity, and an end to victim-blaming are all hallmarks of the recent SlutWalk.
October 6, 2016
New Foundation to Support LGBT Athletes and Coaches
The Sports Equality Foundation is focused on providing empowerment and guidance to athletes, coaches and leaders who are coming out.
January 20, 2016
Civil Rights Group Honors Chick-fil-A CEO, Draws Ire
Dan Cathy, with his history of antigay statements and donations, was a controversial choice for the Urban League of Greater Atlanta's Community Empowerment Award.
November 17, 2013
'This Is Me' Is the Year's Surprise Pride Anthem
The song from The Greatest Showman has become a hit at LGBT festivals for its message of empowerment in the face of hardship.
June 12, 2018
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
Breaking barriers: The emergence of T4T partnerships
Opinion: The relationship landscape is shifting dramatically, with a growing number of trans individuals finding solace and empowerment in T4T relationships, writes Taimi's Edward Reese
September 4, 2025