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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.

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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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Maxine Waters and Barney Frank hold PFLAG award in dc

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Gay political icon Barney Frank celebrates Democratic lawmaker for 'refuting the effort of the bigots'

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

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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.

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.

Our Disco Queen: Jewel Thais-Williams

The founder of the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- which stayed open 42 years and led to a nonprofit clinic for people with HIV and more -- is the kind of hero we need more of.

Jewel Thais-Williams Changed Nightlife for Gay African-Americans

The founder of Catch One -- the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- is a little-heralded heroine.

Experience The Advocate's Epic Champions of Pride Party

The Advocate kicked off Pride season Friday with a star-studded event at Los Angeles's Beverly Center, honoring top LGBT leaders from around the country.

7 Must-See Docs Celebrating Iconic Black LGBTQ+ Historical Figures

L.A. Black Pride Recognizes Raven-Symoné With Trailblazer Award

The celebration of queer Blackness returns on the 4th of July weekend

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

The 11 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2016

Here are some of the year's best films about true LGBT stories.

In the City of Angels, Love Was Greater Than AIDS

The director of a new documentary about the AIDS crisis in Los Angeles in the 1980s — called Commitment to Life — talks about some of the courageous individuals who stepped forward in a fight for survival.

Twenty-five at 25

Op-ed: The White Party and Gay Culture Need More Color

This weekend's White Party circuit event symbolizes more than hedonism, according to this writer.

Darryl Stephens of Noah's Arc Nearly Quit Acting Before Becoming a Dad

The actor talks about how the gay drama depicted subjects like HIV and effeminate gay men, and his own decision to become a father.

Gay political icon Barney Frank celebrates Democratic lawmaker for 'refuting the effort of the bigots'

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

7 Things: July 17, 2015

Our entertainment and event highlights this week include the detective skills of Sir Ian McKellen, the last dance for an iconic L.A. nightclub, and Paul Rudd's beefed-up bod in Ant-Man.

Unexpected Vactions in Expected Destinations

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jewel thais williams

Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.

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

The founder of the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- which stayed open 42 years and led to a nonprofit clinic for people with HIV and more -- is the kind of hero we need more of.

The founder of Catch One -- the first black gay disco in Los Angeles -- is a little-heralded heroine.

The Advocate kicked off Pride season Friday with a star-studded event at Los Angeles's Beverly Center, honoring top LGBT leaders from around the country.

The celebration of queer Blackness returns on the 4th of July weekend

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Here are some of the year's best films about true LGBT stories.

The director of a new documentary about the AIDS crisis in Los Angeles in the 1980s — called Commitment to Life — talks about some of the courageous individuals who stepped forward in a fight for survival.

This weekend's White Party circuit event symbolizes more than hedonism, according to this writer.

The actor talks about how the gay drama depicted subjects like HIV and effeminate gay men, and his own decision to become a father.

The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.

Our entertainment and event highlights this week include the detective skills of Sir Ian McKellen, the last dance for an iconic L.A. nightclub, and Paul Rudd's beefed-up bod in Ant-Man.