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Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Giovanni was known for poems about civil rights, love, and Black joy, and for her stirring public readings.

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Turner Classic Movies spotlights the best political films of all time

The LGBTQ-inclusive lineup will feature celebrity presenters such as Melissa Etheridge, Steven Spielberg, and Sally Field.

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Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

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32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

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Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Giovanni was known for poems about civil rights, love, and Black joy, and for her stirring public readings.

Inspiring and wise quotes from LGBTQ+ celebs, legends, and advocates A-Z

Check out the insights shared by these celebs and greats.

Turner Classic Movies spotlights the best political films of all time

The LGBTQ-inclusive lineup will feature celebrity presenters such as Melissa Etheridge, Steven Spielberg, and Sally Field.

Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

The journey of an LGBTQ+ rights advocate: Jaymes Black tells their story

"I dropped out of high school after being outed in the 90s," writes Jaymes Black. "Now I’m a CEO for the leading LGBTQ+ mental health nonprofit."

The Nation's Oldest LGBTQ+ Bookstore Is Ready for 50 More Years

This is how Philadelphia's Giovanni's Room survived AIDS, gentrification, the internet, and COVID.

Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film

Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.

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Giovanni was known for poems about civil rights, love, and Black joy, and for her stirring public readings.

Check out the insights shared by these celebs and greats.

The LGBTQ-inclusive lineup will feature celebrity presenters such as Melissa Etheridge, Steven Spielberg, and Sally Field.

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

"I dropped out of high school after being outed in the 90s," writes Jaymes Black. "Now I’m a CEO for the leading LGBTQ+ mental health nonprofit."

This is how Philadelphia's Giovanni's Room survived AIDS, gentrification, the internet, and COVID.

Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.