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‘Black Powerful’ Captures the Vastness of the Black Experience
The new essay collection offers readers “joy and validation.”
By Natasha Marin
Watch “Pure,” a Black, Queer, Coming-of-Age Story About Cotillion
Coming out at cotillion? Iconic.
By Kaitlyn McNab
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."
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
TikTok Bans Deadnaming, Misgendering, and Conversion Therapy
Concerns remain about the platform’s ability to enforce these policies.
By James Factora
“What Does LGBTQ Stand For?” Your (Colorful!) LGBTQIA+ Glossary
The acronym is always evolving — and that’s a beautiful thing.
By Liv McConnell
“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.”
By P. Claire Dodson
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.
By Timinepre Cole
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.
By Fiona Lowenstein
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.
By K-Ci Williams
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.”
By KB Brookins
This Teen’s AIDS Diagnosis Changed History
Ryan White’s story both reinforced and challenged assumptions about the disease.
By Paul M. Renfro
“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.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
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.”
By P. Claire Dodson
Hundreds of Strangers Have Come Out to Me. Here's Why
“I hope I am the first of many people they tell.”
By Mackenzi Lee
MTV EMAs Announce 5 LGBTQ+ Activists as Generation Change Honorees
The MTV EMAs will air on Sunday, November 14th on MTV.
By P. Claire Dodson
Australian Pro Footballer Josh Cavallo Comes Out as Gay
“All I want to do is play football and be treated equally.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
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.
By Kaylyn Suji Ahn
Texas Passes Ban on Transgender Youth in Sports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign the bill into law.
By Kaitlyn McNab
Adelyn, a Trans 13 Year Old, Would Just Like to Play Volleyball
But Texas lawmakers are trying to ban students like her from sports.
By Danielle McLean