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A visitor looks at art at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art on March 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art abruptly postpones LGBTQ+ exhibit

The show, planned to coincide with this year's WorldPride, was postponed due to budget constraints, not Donald Trump's policies, a spokeswoman says.

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Race

What's Gay About the Smithsonian's African-American Museum? A Lot

From art to protest, the inextricable ties between black life and LGBT life are an "integral part" of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Politics

LGBTQ+ festival fights back after Trump's cuts National Endowment for the Arts funding

Here’s how you can support the Criminal Queerness Festival at NYC Pride 2025, showcasing LGBTQ+ playwrights from oppressed countries.

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Arts & Entertainment

Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day

McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians. 

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The Significance of Juneteenth

On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.

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Golden States of Grace

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Cover Stories

193 Reasons to Have Pride in 2011 Part One

A Look At LGBT Black Life in the National Museum Of African-American History and Culture
Pride

A Look at LGBT Artifacts From the National African-American Museum

The museum features relics from LGBT pioneers such as James Baldwin, Gladys Bentley, Jason Collins and Alvin Ailey 

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017
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Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!