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Cecilia Gentili memorial on Casa Cecilia mantle

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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

I Put a Spell on You cast members on stage and the opening of Casa Cecilia

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The Ali Forney Center finally owns a shelter—and a witchy fundraiser helped

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

Miss Piggy and Jinkx Monsoon in Oh Mary broadway play

Arts & Entertainment

Miss Piggy is going to Broadway—and 'Oh, Mary!' is squealing mad

Cole Escola had his eye on the porcine diva to wear the heels of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Drag

Dynamic duo Jinkx & BenDeLaCreme return for holiday show

Two of the world's most iconic drag queens are making the yuletide gay at a time it's needed most.

celebrites who voted in 2024: Fortune Feimster, Dave Bautista, Trixie Mattel

Election

From Drag Race to Hollywood: These celebs made their voices and votes heard

Discover which celebrities are heading to the polls and sharing their voting experiences.

Big Freedia Daniel Radcliffe Janelle Monae

Arts & Entertainment

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)

Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint Drag PAC

Politics

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint want you to drag your ass to the polls (exclusive)

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint tell The Advocate about getting Gen Z to vote – even if it's not for president – through their historic political action committee.

Election

How do LGBTQ+ groups feel about Kamala Harris' campaign? 'Re-energized' (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Drag PAC, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, and Human Rights Campaign speak on Harris' "historic" campaign.

Blogueirinha; Jinkx Monsoon; Sasha Colby

Drag

10 Drag Queens Who Absolutely Conquered 2023, Long May They Reign

These drag queens reigned supreme all year round.

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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

The Ali Forney Center finally owns a shelter—and a witchy fundraiser helped

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

Miss Piggy is going to Broadway—and 'Oh, Mary!' is squealing mad

Cole Escola had his eye on the porcine diva to wear the heels of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Dynamic duo Jinkx & BenDeLaCreme return for holiday show

Two of the world's most iconic drag queens are making the yuletide gay at a time it's needed most.

From Drag Race to Hollywood: These celebs made their voices and votes heard

Discover which celebrities are heading to the polls and sharing their voting experiences.

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)

Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint want you to drag your ass to the polls (exclusive)

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint tell The Advocate about getting Gen Z to vote – even if it's not for president – through their historic political action committee.

How do LGBTQ+ groups feel about Kamala Harris' campaign? 'Re-energized' (exclusive)

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Drag PAC, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, and Human Rights Campaign speak on Harris' "historic" campaign.

10 Drag Queens Who Absolutely Conquered 2023, Long May They Reign

These drag queens reigned supreme all year round.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Defend Drag Queens Against Republicans

With an election year looming, the duo is clapping back at the far right.

41 Photos of Drag Isn’t Dangerous Fundraiser That Raised the Big Bucks for LGBTQ+ Rights

Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.

Drag Race’s Jinkx Monsoon, Jaida Essence Hall Blast Anti-Trans Legislation at MTV Awards

The two all-stars stood up for drag performers and trans rights in their virtual acceptance speech.

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Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

Cole Escola had his eye on the porcine diva to wear the heels of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Two of the world's most iconic drag queens are making the yuletide gay at a time it's needed most.

Discover which celebrities are heading to the polls and sharing their voting experiences.

Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.

BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint tell The Advocate about getting Gen Z to vote – even if it's not for president – through their historic political action committee.

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Drag PAC, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, and Human Rights Campaign speak on Harris' "historic" campaign.

These drag queens reigned supreme all year round.

With an election year looming, the duo is clapping back at the far right.

Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.

The two all-stars stood up for drag performers and trans rights in their virtual acceptance speech.