Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died
Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.
July 8, 2025
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Jasmyne Cannick on Ja Rule
Blogger and social commentator Jasmyne Cannick challenges rapper Ja Rule to look at the true root of societal problems. Hint: It's not lesbians on MTV.
September 18, 2007
After Exposing Ed Buck, Jasmyne Cannick Takes on the Democratic Party
The lesbian activist has long fought for black justice. Her new battle ups the ante.
January 10, 2019
Activist Jasmyne Cannick Speaks Out After Bringing Ed Buck to Justice
The lesbian organizer has been sounding the alarm on Ed Buck -- who may be responsible for the deaths of several gay Black men -- for years.
September 18, 2019
Why This Black Lesbian Visited One of the World's Most Antigay Nations
Jasmyne Cannick is not afraid; she's determined.
August 30, 2022
Why I Almost Sat Out the Women’s March
Why Jasmyne Cannick ditched the L.A. event for one in Compton.
January 24, 2017
Will Derek Chauvin Be Convicted of George Floyd's Murder?
Out journalist and activist Jasmyne Cannick is not getting her hopes up.
April 11, 2021
Gay Marriage Isn't Racist
Jasmyne Cannick may not admit it, but marriage equality benefits all gays and lesbians -- not just the white ones
June 18, 2008
Ed Buck, Accused of Drugging Black Gay Men to Death, Denied Bail
Activist Jasmyne Cannick said Buck should not be able to return to the scene of his alleged crimes: his home.
September 26, 2020
Should White People Be Telling Ed Buck's Black Horror Story?
Out activist Jasmyne A. Cannick led the call to bring the accused predator to justice, but she says opportunism elbowed her out of the narrative.
December 29, 2020
We 55 respectfully disagree
In an "open letter" to The Advocate and to LGBT people everywhere, more than four dozen prominent activists of color take issue with Jasmyne Cannick's commentary calling for LGBT equality to take priority over rights for illegal immigrants. Quoting Audre Lorde, they remind us, "There is no hierarchy of oppression."
April 11, 2006
We Can No Longer Ignore the Murders of LGBTQ+ People in Jamaica
A new podcast, Ring the Alarm, explores the secret network of safe houses keeping LGBTQ+ people in Jamaica safe.
January 21, 2022
Ed Buck Guilty of All Charges Against Him, Will Likely Die in Prison
A jury, presented with mountains of evidence, convicted the onetime West Hollywood fixture of supplying meth that led to the deaths of two gay Black men.
July 27, 2021
Ed Buck Will Spend Over a Year in Jail After Trial Moved to August
The political activist was arrested in September after two gay Black men suffered fatal methamphetamine overdoses in his home over the course of two years.
November 2, 2019
Ed Buck, Alleged Predator, Evicted from Apartment After Arrest
The political activist must abandon his longtime West Hollywood home after two gay Black men died there.
September 25, 2019
White Hollywood Needs to Boycott Oscars
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith may not force the Academy Awards to reflect the nation's diversity, but Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, George Clooney, and the white establishment might.
January 20, 2016
Accused Predator Ed Buck Retains OJ Prosecutor Chris Darden as Lawyer
The political donor accused of drugging Black men, resulting in two deaths, is working with a famous litigator.
December 19, 2019
Report: Ed Buck to Be Charged With Federal Drug Crimes
Previously charged with state crimes, the political activist is now accused of distributing meth, resulting in death.
September 19, 2019
Disturbing Evidence Shown at Trial of Ed Buck; 'Jeffrey Dahmer 2.0'
Family members of Buck's alleged victims were exposed to horrifying videos, pictures, and text messages.
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July 20, 2021
Ed Buck in Jail After Two Men Died in His Home and a Third Nearly Did
The L.A. County DA says the Democratic donor continued to drug and abuse vulnerable men of color, even after two died in his home.
September 18, 2019