13 Black LGBTQ+ Moments Of The Last Decade To Celebrate
From Frank Ocean’s coming out to Laverne Cox on the cover of TIME magazine.
Get Up, Stand Up
The Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group in America has a new leader, and he’s ready to elevate the conversation on Black queer issues.
Black Trans Women Raise Their Voices At CNN LGBTQ Forum
At points throughout the CNN Town Hall forum, a number of protestors could be heard shouting "Black Trans Lives Matter."
RuPaul Attempts To Answer A Diversity Question
And made one bad BLT joke.
Tessa Thompson Will Find Her “Queen” As First LGBTQ Superhero In Marvel Film
It’s been a long time coming for this kind of representation.
Black Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their Sexuality In 2019 (So Far)
Stars like Willow Smith and Jerrod Carmichael have opened up about their sexuality, hopefully, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Opinion: #StoneWall50 — Liberation Worth Fighting For
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, these activists have launched the #AllofMeAlltheTime campaign to acknowledge all their identities as queer Black women.
'Star's' Miss Lawrence: Stop Excusing Violence In Black LGBTQ Community
"Why are we killing each other?" he asked in an interview with ESSENCE.
These Are The Only Tees You Need to Celebrate Pride Month
Showcase your pride with these dope T-shirts!
Being Gay In Botswana Is Legal Now
“The state cannot be a sheriff in people’s bedrooms.” — Botswana High Court Justice Michael Leburu
Happy Pride! 20 LGBTQ Travel Destinations Where It's Safe To Be Queer, Black And Proud
Keep these gay-friendly destinations on your radar for travel in 2019 and beyond!
House Passes Bill To Extend Anti-Discrimination Protections To LGBTQ Americans
The legislation amends the Civil Rights Act to extend protections to Americans based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Queer Millennial Mom Discusses LGBTQIA Parenthood In The Age Of Hate
Sarita Hatcher and Jamie Miranda are working moms juggling a busy life in New York City. Their lives can get hectic with 6-year-old twins and a two-month-old, but their survival […]
Black Mothers Of LGBTQ Children Need Space To Share Their Experiences
Black women have been mothering us since the beginning of time. Generations have unfolded in their laps; yet, we rarely uplift the role they play in the lives of their […]
Idris Elba Faces Backlash After Defending Straight Actor’s Casting As Disney’s First Openly Gay Character
"You don’t necessarily have to be gay to play a gay character," the actor said.
LGBTQ Representation Is At A Record High, But There's Still Work To Be Done
GLAAD has been keeping track of LGBTQ characters on television for over 20 years and this year received high marks.