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At House of LaBeija, Ball Culture Is About Love, Community and Resistance

“It’s seen as a form of resistance to all this strife.”

Neo-Nazis Crashed a New Hampshire Drag Story Hour on Father's Day

“I hate that everyone's like, 'They were protesting.' They were terrorizing.”

Them's 2023 Now Awards Celebrates LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

At the 2023 Now Awards, Them honored 12 LGBTQ+ trailblazers with a cocktail reception and ceremony in New York.

Black Queer Musicians Are Thriving Both in and Out of Major Labels

The ability to live, be, and exist in your own center of gravity remains critical to Black queer artists whose identities already exist in opposition to normative systems of power.

Underneath Chappell Roan’s Hannah Montana Wig? A Pop Star for the Ages

“It is the storyline of a girl who moved from a small conservative town to a city and had an awakening of this world she never knew existed,” Kayleigh says.

Erin’s Guide to Kissing Girls Is A Film About Young Queer Confidence

Watch the exclusive trailer and see the poster here!

The Year of Sapphic Friendships on Screen

Sapphic friendships — not quite queer, not quite not queer — are having a moment.

Jenna Ortega Wanted Wednesday & Enid to End Up Together

“I feel like she’s off of boys for a while.” 👀

The Reason Michaela Coel Took Her “Black Panther 2” Role Is Brilliant

“It felt important for me to step in and do that role.”

What I Mean When I Say ‘The Future Is Disabled’

We have the power to orient our world around care and safety.

“They/Them” Stars Austin Crute, Theo Germaine On the “Fun” of Horror

The stars of the queer slasher film made lifelong friends on set.
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Pride Tattoos Can Be a Symbol of Resilience for Queer People

Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, others ink it into their skin.

These Young People Used Famous Coming-Out Scenes to Come Out IRL

“Seeing TV shows and movies with positive representation opened my mind up so much,” Tristan says.

Queer Fandom Spaces Aren’t a Utopia, Part I

But there are practical solutions for how to make queer fandom spaces truly exist for all queer fans.

The Evolving Pride of BL Dramas

“Everyone can be happy in their own way, their own kind of love, so if they do not hurt anyone, let’s respect each other as we are all the same — human beings.”

What Being Queer Means to Me

11 young people weigh in on their definition of being queer.

Why We Still Need to Talk About Queerbaiting

It reinforces that to studios (and some celebrities), queer fans are walking rainbow wallets to be discarded once empty.

“Crush”: Rowan Blanchard & Auli'i Cravalho Star In Queer Teen Rom-Com

Queer girls, this one’s for you!

‘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.