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‘Black Powerful’ Captures the Vastness of the Black Experience

The new essay collection offers readers “joy and validation.”

Watch “Pure,” a Black, Queer, Coming-of-Age Story About Cotillion

Coming out at cotillion? Iconic.

More States Want to Restrict How LGBTQ+ People, Issues Are Discussed in Schools

“It’s a perfect storm for exacerbating what’s already a growing problem." 

TikTok Bans Deadnaming, Misgendering, and Conversion Therapy

Concerns remain about the platform’s ability to enforce these policies.

“What Does LGBTQ Stand For?” Your (Colorful!) LGBTQIA+ Glossary

The acronym is always evolving — and that’s a beautiful thing.

“Yellowjackets” Star Jasmin Savoy Brown Is Enjoying Talking About Gay Stuff

“I'm going to keep talking about how gay I am in all of these interviews.”

Queer Youth Are Reviving Nigeria's Once-Thriving Ballroom Culture

Being gay is essentially illegal in Nigeria, but that's never stopped LGBTQ people from existing.

In Miss America's 100th Year, Queer and Trans Beauty Queens Want the Crown

A look at what the Miss America pageant is like for LGBTQ candidates, who find strength and opposition on stage.

The Best BL Dramas of 2021

This year’s BL dramas have ventured into uncharted territory, showing us again and again the value of nuanced, romantic queer storytelling.

Why I Won't Be Coming Out to My Family During the Holidays

“Because of the risks… some of us don’t feel the need to share that piece of us with folks we only see once a year.”

This Teen’s AIDS Diagnosis Changed History

Ryan White’s story both reinforced and challenged assumptions about the disease.

“Pretty Little Liars” Star Julian Morris Comes Out, Celebrates 18 Year Anniversary

“18 years together, and they were the best ones because they were with you.”

Meet the Young, Queer Activist Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights in Hungary

“What's really crucial for social justice movements, especially for those who work in hostile environments, is not to embrace this idea that your results define you, or your productivity defines you.”

Hundreds of Strangers Have Come Out to Me. Here's Why

“I hope I am the first of many people they tell.”

MTV EMAs Announce 5 LGBTQ+ Activists as Generation Change Honorees

The MTV EMAs will air on Sunday, November 14th on MTV.

Harry Styles Helped a Fan Come Out to Her Mom At His Concert

“Lisa! She’s gay!”

Australian Pro Footballer Josh Cavallo Comes Out as Gay

“All I want to do is play football and be treated equally.”

I Was Bullied at Church Camp Because I'm Queer. Here's How I Found Self-Love

I used to pray that I wasn't queer. Everything changed when I found Hope.

Texas Passes Ban on Transgender Youth in Sports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign the bill into law.

Adelyn, a Trans 13 Year Old, Would Just Like to Play Volleyball

But Texas lawmakers are trying to ban students like her from sports.