Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit
Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
July 22, 2025
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Kamala Harris concedes election, but says, ‘I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign’
It was the end of a historic, inspiring, and remarkable presidential campaign.
November 6, 2024
Howard University watch party ends without Kamala Harris speech amid tight Election Night
Hope turned to concern as the night wore on.
November 6, 2024
At Howard University, thousands rally for Kamala Harris as LGBTQ+ leaders celebrate a night of progress
“There’s a delicious sense of community here tonight, people who showed up because they need each other and know that our fates are linked,” Kierra Johnson, president of the National LGBTQ Task Force, said.
November 5, 2024
Historic Sorority Bans Transgender Women
Zeta Phi Beta, begun in the 1920s at Howard University, specifically limits membership to cisgender women.
April 25, 2019
Why We Must Remember This Prophetic Sexual Outlaw
The queer, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, and prophetic sexual outlaw who shook up Howard University.
November 6, 2017
Bayard Rustin's Life and Civil Rights Legacy in Photos
Look back at the lifetime of accomplishments of the Black gay civil rights leader.
January 21, 2019
Bid now: Gay student for sale
Actually, 21-year-old Scott Simpson is not selling himself--he's selling the right to pay for his education. Price: $80,000. The eBay auction ends November 10.
November 9, 2005
Monkeypox: Colleges & Universities Take Precautions For Fall Semester
As students return to campuses across the U.S., institutions are taking various approaches to keep student populations informed of monkeypox and transmission precautions.
August 31, 2022
Charles Blow Responds to DeVos's Insane Comment on Historically Black Colleges
The out New York Times columnist called out the education secretary for calling historically-black colleges and universities "pioneers when it comes to school choice."
February 28, 2017
Welcome to the New WhiteHouse.gov
Change has come to America indeed -- and to the U.S. president's official website, WhiteHouse.gov, which now features a commitment to LGBT rights.
January 21, 2009
Study Shows HIV Can Be Eliminated in Mice
So, what do the findings mean for people living with HIV?
July 3, 2019
Recap: Election Day 2024 coverage of LGBTQ+ issues
Vice President Kamala Harris, an LGBTQ+ champion, faced former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people also ran for office on the federal, state, and local levels. Here's reporting from The Advocate's team of reporters across the country, including in D.C. with Harris.
November 5, 2024
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.
October 23, 2023