
How Your Favorite LGBTQ+ Couples Met And Fell In Love: "I Met The Most Beautiful Soul I Had Ever Met In My Entire Life"
Get ready to feel all warm and fuzzy with these love stories.

Todrick Hall On His Morphe Collaboration, Zaya Wade, And The Importance Of LGBTQ+ Education
The star tells ESSENCE about how he continues to hold himself accountable for using his platform for the better.

Merci Mack: Fatal Shooting Of Black Transgender Woman Raises Alarm In Dallas
Activists are calling on the Dallas police to create a task force to investigate the growing number of trans murders.

You'll Want To Copy This Cheerful Pride Celebration Makeup Look
Makeup artist Ciara Daniel slayed this eye makeup nod to the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

The T Word: Life Through The Lens Of The Black Trans Woman
"We stand together as the Black community, except when it comes to the injustice being done to Black LGBTQIA+ folks."

Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj And More Heat Up Pride Month With Colorful Hair
Rainbow-colored hair is back for Pride Month, and it's brighter than ever.

Happy Pride: I'm Grateful To Have An Origin Family That's Grown Along With Me
In order to truly support our community, we must honor all of the ways in which we form and connect with our families.

NATIVE SON Founder Emil Wilbekin Launches Virtual Black Gay Leadership Forum
The first-of-its-kind event will host the top 100 Black gay leaders, business executives, activists, entrepreneurs, media, and academics.

Show Your Pride With These Stunning Nail Designs
Kick off Pride Month with a colorful new manicure.

Celebrities Mark The End Of Pride Month With Rainbow-Filled Weekend
Vanessa Williams, the cast of "Pose," a few "Real Housewives" stars and many more celebrated during NYC's Pride March.

Our Favorite Instagram Rainbow Hair Moments From Pride Month
These pride celebration rainbow hued tresses look absolutely delicious.

The Best Beauty Looks From NYC Pride March
See how these parade-goers show their pride.

Laverne Cox On The Rise Of Black Trans Women Murders: 'Your Attraction To Me As A Trans Woman Is Not A Reason To Kill Me'
"As we celebrate Pride, and there’s so many things to celebrate, we also have to remember that there’s so much work that needs to be done."

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.

ESSENCE Staffers Go To Heaven For Their First Latex Ball Experience
The 29th annual event celebrates the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ community.

Bridal Bliss: Jeanelle and Jane's 'Crooklyn'-Inspired Reception Had So Much Black Pride
Every aspect of the couple's big day was unapologetically Black.