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Christian Cooper, the black victim of a viral racist incident in Central Park, is a history-making gay editor who created Star Trek's first openly gay character.
Christian Cooper created the first openly gay Star Trek character and Marvel's first lesbian lead character
Nile Rodgers said that Diana Ross "didn't understand" the association with coming out of the closet in her LGBTQ anthem "I'm Coming Out."
Nile Rodgers said that Diana Ross "didn’t understand" that coming out "was a gay thing"
A sex club catering to gay, bi, and trans men has been forced to close for allegedly violating Michigan's lockdown orders. One health official said, "No way they are 6 feet apart."
Club Tabu in Lansing wasn't adhering to social distancing, with one health official saying, "No way they are 6 feet apart"
Police have arrested a Christian teacher for soliciting a male prostitute, after he allegedly told family he was at a motel because he had been kidnapped.
Christopher Keys told family he was kidnapped and taken to a motel, rather than admit he was meeting a man from Craigslist, police say
Transgender and nonbinary youth report higher instances of discrimination, threats, and physical harm than their cisgender peers, according to research from the Trevor Project.
A new peer-reviewed study finds that transgender and nonbinary youth are significantly more likely to suffer from depression or to consider suicde.
Pixar’s new short film "Out" features the animation studio’s first gay lead character.
Out focuses on a young gay man struggling to come out to his parents
During the pandemic, Us Helping Us is moving services online and distributing "senior care kits" and food packages to vulnerable LGBTQ community members.
Us Helping Us is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving its programming online and distributing care packages to vulnerable LGBTQ community members.
Nearly 100 members of Congress are urging the federal government to collect data on COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people, in order to ensure an appropriate response.
Congressional leaders have called for HHS to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity to better respond to COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people.
New research from the Trevor Project finds that transgender and nonbinary youth are more at risk of depression and suicidal ideation than their cisgender peers.
A new peer-reviewed study finds that transgender and nonbinary youth are significantly more likely to suffer from depression or to consider suicde.
A Christian teacher who was robbed at a motel allegedly told family he was kidnapped and taken there by two black men. Police say he was there to solicit a male prostitute.
Christopher Keys told family he was kidnapped and taken to a motel, rather than admit he was meeting a man from Craigslist, police say
In their new album "Look Long," the Indigo Girls reflect on the past, present, and future.
In their new album, the Indigo Girls reflect on the past, present, and future
New documentary "Screened Out" insists we are collectively facing one of the most pervasive and potentially dangerous addictions of our time.
"Screened Out" insists we are collectively facing one of the most pervasive and potentially dangerous addictions of our time
A Colorado man reportedly protested a lockdown implemented by the state's gay governor with a sign saying, "Open Our Gyms F****t."
The truck was reportedly sprayed with the anti-gay slur to support a lockdown protest occurring in Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Idaho’s request to block a transgender inmate from receiving gender confirmation surgery by delaying the procedure.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the state of Idaho's request to postpone a scheduled gender confirmation surgery for a transgender inmate.
The director of gay drama "God's Own Country" has accused its distributor of 'butchering' the film for profit, after sex scenes were deleted to avoid an explicit rating on Prime Video.
Francis Lee, the director of "God's Own Country," has objected to the removal of gay sex scenes from a version of his movie uploaded to Amazon Prime.
New York City’s top police union has endorsed a Democratic city council candidate known for his conservative politics and anti-LGBTQ views.
Anti-LGBTQ Bronx Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. got a boost in his campaign for Congress when he earned the Police Beneveolent Association endorsement.
On the FX vampire hit "What We Do in the Shadows," gifted queer actor Harvey Guillén sinks his (wannabe) fangs into the art of deadpan.
On the FX vampire hit "What We Do in the Shadows," gifted queer actor Harvey Guillén sinks his (wannabe) fangs into the art of deadpan
A young man deals with coming out to his parents before moving in with his boyfriend in Pixar's new short "Out" -- its first film with a gay lead character.
Out focuses on a young gay man struggling to come out to his parents
“I was being told, ‘You're too fat, you're too brown, you're too queer.’ I realized, why am I trying to fit a mold to please someone, when I'm my own mold? I'm selling myself. My product is me. My best asset is who I am.” Read our full interview with Harvey Guillen in this week's issue. Photo: Guillén as Guillermo in FX Networks' What We Do in the Shadows.
HARVEY GUILLÉN IS A MASTER. He's a master of the deadpan, direct-into-the-camera stare. A master at blending expressions of internalized exasperation with subtle, smoldering anger. A master at the kind of understated comedy that makes his character of Guillermo, on the FX series What We Do in the S...
A man in Colorado reportedly protested the state's lockdown order with a sign reading, "Open Our Gyms F****t." Colorado's governor, Jared Polis, is gay.
The truck was reportedly sprayed with the anti-gay slur to support a lockdown protest occurring in Colorado
HBO Max's lively ballroom competition show "Legendary" is unapologetically queer, unabashedly fierce, and hits the runway up to speed.
HBO Max's lively "Legendary" is unapologetically queer, unabashedly fierce, and hits the runway up to speed
Samuel Goldwyn Films removed all the gay sex scenes from God's Own Country Film to avoid getting an explicit rating on Amazon Prime Video, sparking outrage from the film's director.
Francis Lee, the director of "God's Own Country," has objected to the removal of gay sex scenes from a version of his movie uploaded to Amazon Prime.
A Missouri man has pleaded not guilty after being charged in the killing of transgender woman Nina Pop earlier this month.
The man whom authorities allege stabbed transgender woman Nina Pop to death earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.
LGBTQ people of color are experiencing a greater economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic than either their white LGBTQ counterparts or the general population, new data from HRC shows.
LGBTQ people of color are more likely to have reduced work hours, ask for delays for bills and rent, and be unemployed during the pandemic, HRC data shows
A Spanish doctor who recently recovered from COVID-19 has been named Mr. Gay World, and said he wants to highlight LGBTQ health care discrimination during his reign.
Francisco José Alvarado will step into the Mr Gay World title role after the 2020 contest was postponed
A Louisiana police department will investigate the shooting of a gay man as a possible hate crime after pressure from a civil rights group.
The National Black Justice Coalition is calling for a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting death of openly gay man McKinsley Lincoln.
Iragi political leaders are demanding the expulsion of foreign diplomats whose embassies flew Pride flags.
Various Iraqi politicians expressed outrage and called for diplomats to be sent home from the country after several embassies flew the rainbow Pride flag.
Destination Tomorrow has given out $350,000 in grants to sixteen grassroots trans-led organizations working to reduce HIV transmission in the transgender community.
Destination Tomorrow and Gilead Sciences have given $350,000 in grants to 16 transgender-led organizations to assist them with their HIV prevention efforts.
A man was arrested during a naked rampage in New York City, after allegedly stabbing a gay man to death, mutilating him, and trying to burn down his apartment.
A New York man has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing and severely mutiliating his boyfriend in a Harlem apartment.
Conservative attorneys are demanding that a federal judge recuse himself from their case, after he asked the lawyers to stop misgendering trans athletes.
Lawyers with Alliance Defending Freedom are demanding a federal judge recuse himself for ordering them not to refer to trans females as "males" in court.
The CEO of Hershey's shut down an anti-LGBTQ activist who demanded the company stop supporting the nation's largest LGBTQ rights organization.
Hershey's CEO Michele Buck said diversity and inclusion are "incredibly important" to the chocolate manufacturer
PrEP injections every two months have proven more effective at combating HIV transmission than a once-daily pill.
GlaxoSmithKline stopped clinical trials of the PrEP drug early due to its efficacy at preventing new HIV transmissions
This year's Capital Pride has been "reimagined" to feature virtual town halls, an original web series, and the Pridemobile Rainbow Blast, which will document the city's Pride celebrations in each neighborhood.
The Capital Pride Alliance and The DC Center for the LGBT Community have announced a special collaboration to provide “reimagined” programming in lieu of traditional, in-person events that typically…
Two Kansas City police officers have been indicted on assault charges after allegedly slamming a transgender woman's face into the sidewalk during an arrest.
Two Kansas City polcie officers were indicted for allegedly using excessive force while arresting transgender woman Breona Hill last year.
Team DC has granted $2,000 scholarships to eight D.C.-area LGBTQ student-athletes -- the highest amount the organization has given out in a single year.
Team DC has honored eight D.C. area LGBTQ student-athletes with $2,000 scholarships to help them continue their academic and athletic pursuits.
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It’s like dining in a big, beautiful #rainbow — @gmcwashington #lgbt #gala #washingtondc #spring
A powerful reminder of the lives lost at Parkland and Sandy Hook, in Gays Against Guns' Human Beings demonstration. #MarchForOurLives #Parkland #SandyHook
Gays Against Guns' "Human Beings," a silent demonstration honoring victims of the Parkland and Sandy Hook school shootings. #marchforourlives
So excited to watch a huge line forming for @blackpanther outside the @amctheatres Uptown. Check out our critic’s 4-Star, spoiler-free review at metroweekly.com. #film #marvel #blackpanther #ryancoogler #chadwickboseman #washingtondc
Sue Hyde and Kierra Johnson get down at Creating Change. @thetaskforce #lgbtq #lgbt #activism #change
Following a fun, energized, sensual performance, Lex Allen shows his deep appreciation for Creating Change at the closing brunch on Sunday, Jan. 28. @theofficiallex @thetaskforce #cc18 #activism #love #lgbtq #lgbt #equality #music #washingtondc
Amazing performance! Lex Allen commands the Creating Change closing brunch last Sunday, Jan. 28. @thetaskforce @theofficiallex #cc18 #music #performance #lgbt #lgbtq
Another fabulous moment from the Boomers and Millennials Dance at Creating Change. #cc18 #lgbtq #lgbt #dance #activism @thetaskforce @mhwardmanpark
The Boomers and Millennials Dance at Creating Change on Saturday was incredible! #cc18 @thetaskforce #creatingchange #lgbt #lgbtq #activism #dance #fun #saturday #millenials #boomers
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton welcomes an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd at the #CreatingChange Plenary on Thursday night. @congresswomannorton @thetaskforce #cc18 #washingtondc
A moment from today’s cover photo shoot by @julianvankim with Luke Fraizer of @theamericanpops orchestra. #lgbt #music #conductor
Cooking and talking: Guy Fieri at the @metrocookingdc show. #saturday #food @guyfieri #washingtondc
Carla Hall grates #butter @metrocookingdc in #washingtondc. @carlaphall #cooking #thechew @abcthechew #food
"Phun with Phyllo, Part 1" @yufkabakery #yufkabakery @theemporiyum #theemporiyum #pastries #handstretched #madeindc #washingtondc #foodies #foodporn #slowmotion #buylocal #unionmarketdc @unionmarketdc
Things you find in heaven. @alvolodc @theemporiyum #food #meat #delicious #subs #italian #foodies #pork #yum #yummy #washingtondc #theemporiyum @unionmarketdc
Have you seen this adorable gay proposal at last week's Washington Nats game? Read our exclusive interview with the happy couple here: http://www.metroweekly.com/2017/10/watch-first-gay-proposal-in-major-league-baseball-history/
This is what #lgbtq love looks like. (Hint: Same as any other love.) @capitalpridedc #Pride2017 #Pride #CapitalPrideDC #washington #dc #LGBTQ #gaypride #proud
Getting that volunteer shot. @capitalpridedc @wardpix #Pride2017 #Pride #CapitalPrideDC #washington #dc #LGBTQ #gaypride #Backstage
Slow motion selfie at the @capitalpridedc dance party with @djtracyyoung. #Pride2017 #Pride #CapitalPrideDC #washington #dc #LGBTQ #gaypride #dance #party #slowmotion
Lots of big bouncy balls at the @capitalpridedc Sunset Dance Party! #pride #washington #dc #pride #pride2017 #gaypride #lgbtq #party #danceparty @djtracyyoung
DJ Tracy young at #capitalpride #pride2017 #lgbtpride #pride #pride2017
Beautiful moment in the sun as @capitalpridedc's Ryan Bos addresses the crowd. #pride #capitalpride #washingtondc
Miley!!! #mileycyrus #pride #capitalpride #washingtondc
Happy Pride, DC! #pride #washingtondc #lgbtq
The Pointer Sisters take the stage at @capitalpridedc! #pointersisters #pride #washingtondc #soexcited
It's getting busy at @capitalpridedc! #pride #washingtondc #lgbtq #rememberyoursunscreen
A little bit louder now. #UnapologeticallyProud #pride #lgbtq #washington #pride ##pride2017 #gaypride @capitalpridedc
Who needs to remember the words when you're having this much fun. #pride #pride2017 #prideparade #pride #bears #gaypride @hot995
Loved @hot995 at the #capitalpridedc #parade!! Plus, Jerry proposed!!!!#LGBTQ #pride #gaypride #washington #17thstreet #backstreetboys
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