Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban
Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.
June 4, 2025
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Suspect Arrested in Vandalism at Two Orlando LGBTQ+ Centers
Murals at the centers were spray-painted with hateful graffiti and images.
September 14, 2023
LGBTQ+ Community Centers: Invaluable, Imperiled
As other queer spaces shutter, community centers offer services, camaraderie, and respite.
August 7, 2023
LGBTQ+ Books at the Center of Library Controversies in Michigan & Iowa
In rows over LGBTQ+ books, a community in Michigan has raised more than $100,000 to fund its library, while Iowa librarians are fighting against banning such books.
August 12, 2022
LGBTQ+ Visitor Center to Open at Stonewall National Monument
The center is to open in the summer of 2024 and will be the first LGBTQ-specific visitor center at a National Park Service site.
June 22, 2022
National LGBTQ Center for the Arts to Open in San Francisco
The center is mostly financed by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and its donors.
January 27, 2019
Missouri LGBTQ+ center receives threat but will carry on with Pride event
Bullets etched with anti-LGBTQ+ messages were found Monday at the GLO Center in Springfield.
September 27, 2025
Exclusive: LGBTQ+ rights to take center stage at DNC tonight
HRC President Kelley Robinson added to speaker lineup ahead of Pete Buttigieg and Jared Polis.
August 21, 2024
Victory for Students: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Reopens at Missouri University
Amid a surge of student activism, Southeast Missouri State University reverses a decision to close the center.
September 22, 2023
Moms for Liberty Outnumbered by LGBTQ+ Supporters Outside Youth Center
The few protesters were met by dozens of people supportive of LGBTQ+ youth.
July 14, 2023
Kelly Clarkson on Being an LGBTQ+ Ally and Centering Queer Stories
Clarkson steps in as the heir apparent to Oprah, Rosie, and Ellen by fostering and modeling inclusivity on The Kelly Clarkson Show.Â
September 13, 2021
White Supremacists Deface Pulse Mural at Orlando LGBTQ+ Center
The central Florida LGBTQ+ center also saw its phone lines cut around the same time.
May 19, 2020
GLAAD Livestream Raises $250K for Hard-Hit LGBTQ Centers
"Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone" was hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh, and included an array of LGBTQ talent.Â
April 27, 2020
'Queer as Folk' Cast to Reunite, Raise Money for LGBTQ Centers
Most of the American cast of the groundbreaking show will take part.
April 26, 2020
Virtual GLAAD Event Will Raise Funds for LGBTQ Community Centers
Sunday night's "Together in Pride: You are Not Alone" livestream will feature celebrities like Barbra Streisand, Billy Eichner, and Lilly Singh.
April 26, 2020
LGBTQ Youth Among the Most Vulnerable as Homeless Centers Close
Homeless shelters across the country are shutting their doors amid the COVID-19 outbreak, putting LGBTQ youth at higher risk.Â
March 24, 2020
New Utah law brings closure of LGBTQ+ centers at public universities
The new law leaves students without safe spaces.
July 3, 2024
Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence
The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.
May 31, 2024
University of Houston Closing LGBTQ+ Center to Comply with Anti-DEI Law
The school had earlier posted flyers announcing the closure, only to say a decision had not been made.
August 24, 2023
Beijing LGBT Center Latest Victim of China's Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown
The group made the abrupt announcement on social media, then ceased all operations.
May 17, 2023