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Out, Loud n Proud, An Interview of Artist Mel Lennon
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Michelle Brown
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Lil Nas X, Brandi Carlile, and Lady Gaga rule with five nominations each for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards
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‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ Wins 2021 Black Alphabet Film Festival Audience Award 8th Annual Black LGBTQ/SGL Visual Arts Festival Celebrates Being ‘Together Again’
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Books, movies, and more that tell transgender Latinx stories
By GLAAD.org | November 17, 2021 In honor of Trans Awareness Week: Books, movies and more that tell life stories of transgender people Latinx and/or in Spanish Every year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations […]
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First and Foremost: A conversation with Ken Mejia-Beal
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Bio Explores Life of The Father of Black Harlem
We present Dr. Kevin McGruder, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of History at Antioch College. Dr. McGruder is the author of Philip Payton: The Father of Black Harlem, published by Columbia University Press […]
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Sealed With A KISS, author Joe Okonkwo discussed latest book
Recently we had the pleasure of talking to author Joe Okonkwo. Joe’s short stories have appeared in The Piltdown Review, The New Engagement, Storychord, Penumbra, Promethean, Shotgun Honey, Love Stories from Africa, Best Gay Stories 2015, and Strength. Joe served as Prose Editor for Newtown […]
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25th Annual Intersex Awareness Day Met with Historic Media Coverage and Advocacy
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Big Wins for LGBTQ Local Candidates Balance Prominent Losses on Election Day 2021
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Shoga Films’ Queer Harlem Renaissance 101
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San Francisco Transgender Film Festival screens trans & gender-non-conforming resilience
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ANNUAL GLAAD ACCELERATING ACCEPTANCE STUDY
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Chicago Underground Film Festival presented by Full Spectrum Features
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LGBT History Month October 31: Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. August 28, 1959 “We have to significantly change our practices so that we can create an inclusive capitalism that works for everyone.” Darren Walker is the president of the Ford […]
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LGBT History Month October 30: Mary Trump, Author & Former President’s Niece
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Get ready to vote on Tuesday: Voter ID Laws are Bad for Transgender and Non-Binary Voters
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LGBT History Month October 29: Ritchie Torres, US Congressman
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. March 12, 1988 “In politics, it’s important to be decisive, to take a stand, which is what I do.” Ritchie Torres is the first Afro-Latinx U.S. congressman. He represents New […]
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The GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) arrives in LA
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LGBT History Month October 28: Mark Takano, US Congressman
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. December 10, 1960 “I will continue to fight for equality in Congress, as all Americans deserve to be treated equally under the law.” A Japanese-American, U.S. Representative Mark Takano is […]
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LGBT History Month October 27: Swe Zin Htet, Miss Universe Contestant
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. November 16, 1999 “If I say that I’m a lesbian, it will have a big impact on the LGBTQ community back in Burma.” Swe Zin Htet is a Burmese model […]
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Register for Two Educator Webinars at ONE Archives Foundation This November
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LGBT History Month October 26: Little Richard, Rock & Roll Pioneer
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. December 5, 1932 d. May 9, 2020 “Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen.” Richard Penniman, “Little Richard,” was a musical pioneer of […]
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LGBT History Month October 25: Johnnie Phelps, Decorated WWII Veteran
Photo Credit © WIKIPEDIA b. April 4, 1922 d. December 30, 1997 “It would be unfair of me not to tell you, my name is going to head the list.” Nell Louise “Johnnie” Phelps was a […]
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LGBT History Month October 24: Henry Munoz III, Designer, Entrepreneur & Leader
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. December 1959 “If we are to be the future, then we have to take the future in our own hands.” Henry Reuben Muñoz III is an architectural designer, an activist […]
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The Phenomenal Women behind AIMEE VICTORIA discusses film gem
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LGBT History Month October 23: Javier Morgado, CNN Executive Producer
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Rising Star, Latinx Sensation Melissa DuPrey discusses her latest project.
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LGBT History Month October 22: Janell Monae, Singer, Songwriter & Actor
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LGBT History Month October 21: Shannon Minter, Transgender Supreme Court Attorney
Photo Credit © SHANNON MINTER b. February 14, 1961 “This is how we win; not by being confrontational but by showing people we want to contribute to the community” Shannon Minter is a groundbreaking transgender civil […]
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LGBT History Month October 20: Stacey Milbern, Disability Rights Activist
Photo Credit © STACEY MILBERN b. May 19, 1987 d. May 19, 2020 “I would want people with disabilities 20 years from now to not think that they’re broken.” Stacey Park Milbern was a civil rights […]
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Afridocs Launches GLAAD-Supported Queer Kenyan Documentary I AM SAMUEL to Stream
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LGBT History Month October 19: Claude McKay, Author & Poet
Photo Credit © WIKIPEDIA b. September 15, 1889 d. May 22, 1948 “If a man is not faithful to his own individuality, he cannot be loyal to anything.” Claude McKay was a prominent bisexual Jamaican poet […]
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LGBT History Month October 18: Liberace, Pianist & Entertainer
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. May 16, 1919 d. February 4, 1987 “Nakedness makes us democratic; adornment makes us individuals.” Liberace was a world-class pianist and showman, as famous for his flamboyant wardrobe and […]
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LGBT History Month October 17: Janis Joplin, Rock Star
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. January 19, 1943 d. October 4, 1970 “Don’t compromise yourself. It’s all you’ve got.” Janis Joplin was a trailblazing 1960s blues-rock singer and songwriter. Celebrated for her raw, […]
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LGBT History Month October 16: Karine Jean-Pierre, Deputy White House Press Secretary
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. August 13, 1977 “America is progressing towards a stronger, more inclusive future — and I know women of color are a driving force in that evolution.” An immigrant, an […]
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Overall Midwest Father AJ Ninja discusses Ninja comeback and “Painted Elegance Ball”
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES THE FULL LINE-UP FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL INDIVIDUAL TICKETS and FESTIVAL PASSES NOW ON SALE!
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LGBT History Month October 15: Janis Ian, Singer, Songwriter
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES April 7, 1951 “Truth is not the enemy, and whatever does not kill us sets us free.” Janis Ian is a folk singer-songwriter and lifelong activist. She has won three […]
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LGBT History Month October 14: Jerry Herman, Award Winning Composer
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. July 10, 1931 d. December 26, 2019 “Writing for me is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.” Gerald “Jerry” Herman was an openly gay Broadway composer and lyricist best […]
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Meet Author Chloe O. Davis
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LGBT History Month October 13: Bob Hattoy, Gay Rights Pioneer
Photo Credit © BOB HATTOY b. November 1, 1950 d. March 4, 2007 “Mr. President, your family has AIDS … and you are doing nothing about it.” Bob Hattoy was a pioneering HIV/AIDS, LGBT rights […]
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LGBT History Month October 12: Elzie Lee “LZ” Granderson, Journalist & Commentator
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. March 11, 1972 “This is the gay agenda: equality. Not special rights, but the rights that are already written by [our Founding Fathers].” Elzie Lee “LZ” Granderson is a […]
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LGBT History Month October 11: Rudolph Carl, Native American Artist
Photo Credit © CREATIVE COMMONS b. July 26, 1932 d. November 3, 2005 “I’m an Indian painting Indians, and if it worked out for me, then it’s all well and good.” Rudolph Carl (R.C.) Gorman […]
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LGBT History Month October 10: Althea Garrison, Transgender State Rep
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES “It pays not to quit when you want something. You have to keep working until you get it.” Althea Garrison was the first elected transgender state legislator in the United […]
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LGBT History Month October 9: Carlos Elizondo, White House Social Secretary
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES “In both my professional and personal life, it has always been important to me to represent our community in a positive manner.” Carlos Elizondo is the Biden administration’s White House […]
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LGBT History Month October 8: Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Author and activist
Photo Credit © MSS 113, ALICE DUNBAR-NELSON PAPERS, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE LIBRARY, MUSEUMS AND PRESS, NEWARK, DE. b. July 19, 1875 d. September 18, 1935 “Unwittingly, you’ve made me dream / Of violets, […]
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LGBT History Month October 7: Ashley Diamond, Transgender Prison Activist
Photo Credit © ASHLEY DIAMOND b. 1985 “While it seems like the world is so obsessed with ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ I’m living it.” Ashley Diamond is a transgender prisoners’ rights activist. In 2016 she […]
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Activist Karen Kendra Holmes
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LGBT History Month October 6: Mart Crowley, Playwright
Photo Credit © GETTY IMAGES b. August 21, 1935 d. March 7, 2020 “I had no agenda in writing this play except expressing myself.” Mart Crowley was a gay American playwright famous for “The Boys in […]
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khalid kamau shares his vision as the next Mayor of the City of South Fulton, GA
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LGBT History Month October 5: David N. Cicilline, Composer
Photo Credit © OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN CICILLINE b. July 15, 1961 “The American people deserve to know who will stand up and speak out for those on the margins of society.” David N. Cicilline is a […]
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Teqen Sjoberg Zéa-Aida discusses his run to represent Ward 7 at Minneapolis City Council
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LGBT History Month October 4: Frédéric Chopin, Composer
Photo Credit © Wikipedia b. March 1, 1810d. October 17, 1849 “Sometimes I can only groan, suffer, and pour out my despair at the piano!” Frédéric Chopin was a famous Polish French pianist and composer of […]
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LGBT History Month October 3: Frank Bruni, New York Times Columnist
Photo Credit © Frank Bruni b. October 31, 1964 “It’s a hell of a thing to have your identity, your dignity — your very hold on happiness — pressed into partisan battle and fashioned into a […]
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The musical genius of Julius Eastman’s Femenine comes to Harlem Stage
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LGBT History Month October 2: Wystan Hugh (W.H.) Auden, Poet
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Finding an Agent for Your Fiction LGBTQ Book
Learn with Lambda’s Queery Series is here! Join us for this four-part program aimed at demystifying the publishing process for LGBTQ+ writers. By Lambda Literary Finding an Agent for Your Fiction LGBTQ Book (Part 1 […]
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Gene Siskel Film Center presents the 27TH ANNUAL BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL: NOV. 5- DEC. 2!
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LGBT History Month October 1: Susan Brownell Anthony, American Suffragist
Photo Credit © WIKIPEDIA b. February 15, 1820 d. March 13, 1906 “Men their rights and nothing more; women their rights and nothing less.” Susan Brownell Anthony was an American activist central to the women’s suffrage […]
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Author Casey Hamilton discusses his debut novel MENAFTER10
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Tickets on sale now for The Last Gatekeeper!
Hello Supporter, I’m happy to announce that tickets are on sale for the first public presentation of That Last Gatekeeper at The Tank. My goal for this workshop is to experiment with all the elements that will be in the […]
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LGBTQ Questions Included in Two States’ Gubernatorial Debates
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Chicago Reader celebrates 50th anniversary
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Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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8th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival on Nov. 5-7
The 8th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) will take place from November 5-7, 2021 at the University of Chicago’s Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. One of the longest-running Black LGBTQ/SGL film festivals in […]
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Alain Locke Historic Marker Dedication
Alain Locke Father of the Harlem Renaissance b. Sept. 13, 1885d. June 9, 1954
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Author/Pastor Cedrick D. Bridgeforth discusses his rite of passage into acceptance
As you listen to Cedrick D. Bridgeforth speak, a strong sense of credibility and authority exudes each time. It’s what the French called je ne sais quoi. If his writings are anything like his smooth […]
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GMI Alum Mel Lennon shines in self-produced debut EP OVERthinking out LOUD
By Solby Lim GLAAD.org | September 23, 2021 On September 21, artist Mel Lennon released his debut EP titled, OVERthinking out LOUD across music streaming platforms. Lennon is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter, having released the singles “iSLANDhoppin” and “Night […]
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Eight great shows to watch in celebration of #BiWeek!
By Raina Deerwater, Entertainment Research & Analysis Manager GLAAD.org | September 20, 2021 It’s officially #BiWeek! Which means it’s time to celebrate the bisexual+ community in all its vibrancy and joy. One of the ways to do this […]
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Courtney DeDi
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Alex Wan vies to recapture District 6 Council seat
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Author/Filmmaker Anthony Green discusses, “THE SOULS OF BLACK PEBBLES”
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“Representation is not power.” Black Lives Matter cofounder Alicia Garza talks on the LGBTQ&A podcast
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A Look at the Queer Stars at the Met Gala: What They Wore and Why
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Celebrating Shoga Films In September!
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Lil Nas X at the VMAs Spotlights HIV Stigma & Advocates Working to End
By GLAAD.org September 12, 2021 Tonight at the VMAs, Lil Nas X delivered a powerful performance to accelerate acceptance of LGBTQ Americans and shine a spotlight on the stigma that fuels HIV, especially across the South, […]
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Actor/Filmmaker Michael Franklin discusses importance of sharing GEMMEL & TIM’s stories
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There’s Something About Brian
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER NAMES L’SOFT AS NEW BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER
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Mayor Harold Washington centennial event looks at his LGBTQ+ legacy
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POSE Provided Representation For An Underserved Community; An Emmy Win For Trans Actress Mj Rodriguez Will Change The Game
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Protect the LGBTQ Vote: Join GLAAD for the March On for Voting Rights
By Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute GLAAD.org | August 27, 2021 On Saturday, August 28, GLAAD is teaming up with Headcount, the Anti-Defamation League, the Brennan Center for Justice, Drag Out the Vote, Indivisible, the TransLatin@ Coalition, […]
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Darryl Stephens talks about becoming a father and why Noah’s Arc is still one-of-a-kind
By Jeffrey Masters, Guest Contributor By GLAAD.org | August 25, 2021 “If I can’t do anything but remind people of the show, Noah’s Arc, from 2005, then maybe I’ll do something else.” In 2019, almost 15 years […]
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Mj Rodriguez talks to GLAAD about her historic Emmy nomination, inspiring young trans people, and the importance of trans representation
By GLAAD | August 23, 2021 As we count down to the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19, GLAAD’s Head of Talent, Anthony Allen Ramos, chats with Mj Rodriguez who is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in […]
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Pride On Film: Deondray Gossfield discusses the passion behind FLAMES
Deondray and husband Quincy LeNear Gossfield are award-winning filmmakers and producers who began their directing careers when they won Best Experimental Short Film in Showtime’s Digital Media Festival in 2000 with their micro-short, Had U. […]
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Help vote up GLAAD’s SXSW Panel: “Social Media Platform Accountability, LGBTQ Edition”
By GLAAD | August 19, 2021 “Do you know any LGBTQ people who have witnessed or experienced anti-LGBTQ hate on social media?” We asked GLAAD staff this question in May as our first-of-its-kind 50-page Social Media Safety Index (SMSI) report […]
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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER PRESENTS CHICAGO FAVORITES FILM SERIES
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Billie Jean King looks back on her legendary tennis career on the LGBTQ&A podcast
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Someone You Should Know: An interview of Dr. David Malebranche
David J. Malebranche, MD, MPH, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, public health activist with expertise in HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment and racial disparities research. The Schenectady, New York, native […]
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Performer, Certified Life Coach’s book offers glimpse into black same-gender-loving intimacy
We present to you author, certified life coach, and performer Jeremy Johnson. He is one of eight writers set to appear at the forthcoming ILTA Literary Café Event on Saturday, September 4. In his book, Intimacy from […]
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Author Anthony Kyle Robinson discusses his “For Better Or Worse Book series”
We have reached past the midway point of our series of interviews with the participating panelist of the ILTA Literary Café Event on Saturday, September 4. We present to you, Anthony K. Robinson. Robinson is […]
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Author Dr. Elijah Nicholas discusses mission to, “Illuminate love and light around the world”
We continue our series of conversations with the ILTA Literary Café Event participating panelists. Up next is Dr. Elijah Nicholas. Assigned the female sex at birth, 10-time published author Dr. Elijah Nicholas spent over half of his […]
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Author Mitchell Jones discusses his “Journey to Authenticity”
We present Pastor Mitchell Jones, the final author, in our series of conversations with the ILTA Literary Café Event participating panelists. Mitchell discovered his same-gender attraction as a child; he suppressed that part of himself because he […]
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Stand and Deliver: A conversation with Trans Human Rights Advocate Tracee McDaniel
We continue our series of conversations with the ILTA Literary Café Event participating panelists. Up next is Tracee McDaniel. Tracee is a Trans Human Rights Advocate motivated by a strong desire to ensure that all […]
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Justice Jamal Jones’ talks about his film ‘How To Raise a Black Boy’
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Brandon Cory Goldberg vies for Post 1 At-Large
In his interview, attorney Brandon Cory Goldberg, told PrideIndex, should he win, “I will run my office the same way I run my campaign: as a community-driven effort that brings together diverse perspectives to explore […]
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Kelly-Jeanne Lee seeks to be council woman of District 1
First time office seeker, Kelly-Jeanne Lee, is running for city councilwoman in an open seat representing District 1. Lee is an educator and member of her local neighborhood association. She maintains her wiliness’ to work […]
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Mike Russell discusses hope as next City Council President
With a focus on public safety followed by improving city services and infrastructure, Mike Russell hopes to become the next City Council President. Russell is a retired military police officer with over 28 years of […]
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Keisha Waites discusses her run for City Council Post 3 citywide
Keisha Waites is among four candidates aiming for the position of Post 3 At-Large. The former athlete and 3-term State Representative for District 60 has authored and sponsored various pieces of legislation that direct impacts […]
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Author, Educator Dr. Alphonso Buie Aims To Be “A Bridge To Understanding”
We continue our series of conversations with the ILTA Literary Café Event participating panelist. Up next is Dr. Alphonso Buie. Dr. Buie is an author, educator, and certified Sustainability Management professional. He is the author […]
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How Out Olympians Used the Tokyo Games as a Platform for LGBTQ Acceptance
By Mary Emily O’Hara, Rapid Response Manager GLAAD.org | August 10, 2021 After being delayed for a year by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally took place…in 2021. And while the glory of the games inspired […]
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Devin Barrington-Ward shares priorities for District 9
Coming soon – Devin Barrington-Ward shares priorities for District 9 To see the out LGBTQ candidates running for office in the November 2, 2021 election in the Atlanta area click on the names below. Check […]
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Liliana Bakhtiari discusses her run for District 5 seat
“I do not come from a political family, I don’t have an advanced degree, and I don’t come from money. What I do have is the drive and the passion to serve my community,” said […]
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Jereme Sharpe talks plans for Post 1 At-Large
“I vow to never run for any office higher than City Council. I believe that City Council is the most important Office in all government,” said Jereme Sharpe. Sharpe is seeking the City Council, Post […]
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Jason Hudgins discusses his ideas for District 10, affordable housing, and more
When asked how his parents reacted once they learned of his plans to run for city council, Jason Hudgins instantly smiles with delight. “My dad was driving down the street and noticed a billboard advertisement […]
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Larry Carter talks vision for District 4 and more
Larry Carter is currently a project manager for the U.S. Census Bureau. Prior to that, Carter served as President of Ashview Height Community Association and the VICE Chair of the Neighborhood Planning Unit. He moved […]
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Pride On Film: Rising Star Filmmaker Mylo Butler discusses his film SUNDOWN TOWN
Photo Credit: Danni House As we continue our never ending quest to highlight the talents of rising stars in the LGBTQAI community we introduce to you Mylo Butler. Butler is a filmmaker, director and photographer. […]
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Author Chloe O. Davis discusses her book and its contribution to the English language
We continue our series of conversations with the ILTA Literary Café Event participating panelist. Next up is Chloe O. Davis. Ms. Davis is a proud Black bisexual woman, writer and performer. She has appeared on […]
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An open letter to DaBaby
By | August 4, 2021 By GLAAD.org We, the undersigned, represent organizations leading the fight to prevent HIV and provide care and treatment for people living with HIV, especially Black LGBTQ people across the Southern United States. […]
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RelationSHIP or RelationSHIT Which One Are You In? By Vince Shifflett
We present to you author, blogger and transformational speaker Vince Shifflett. Shifflett writes on matters of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. He is the one of eight writers set to appear at the forthcoming ILTA […]
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Authors of Note: Frederick L. Smith talks Happy or Happily Ever After
It always a pleasure to catch up with authors that I’d interviewed in the past and to become re-acquainted with that person’s work. Often times I am amazed to see the progression that has taken […]
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LGBTQ candidates discuss their plans for Atlanta Part 1
According to the LGBTQ Victory Institute’s Out for America Report 2021, LGBTQ elected officials increased by 17 percent, with 986 currently serving. White LGBTQ elected officials grew dramatically slower than all other racial and ethnic […]
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Hot summer in the city: A few Latinx happenings
By GLAAD | July 28, 2021 As summer begins to sizzle, we wanted to share with you just a few happenings in LA and around the country. Musiquita! Wildly creative and queer musician Flor Amargo will be at the Levitt […]
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2021 Writer’s Retreat Reading Series
A Weeklong Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Literary ArtistryAugust 8-14, 2021 By LambdaLiterary.org The Lambda Literary Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices presents for the first time a week-long public Reading Series that celebrates the emerged and […]
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Eddie S. Pierce discusses “Lift Every Voice” an ILTA Literary Café Event
ILTA Literary Café Event, a component of Atlanta Black Pride’s 25th annual celebration will take place during Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 4 at the Marriott Suites Midtown, 35 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA from […]
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The Selected Poems of Emanuel Xavier
Release: June 1, 2021 Publicity Contact: Sven Davisson, svendavisson@rebelsatori.comweb: www.rebelsatori.com | twitter: rebelsatori | ig: rebelsatori | fb: Rebel Satori Press A career-defining retrospective by a much-beloved contemporary master. “For decades, Emanuel Xavier has been […]
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Authors of Note: Eddie S. Pierce Jr.
This article was originally published October 26, 2013 Photos courtesy of Eddie Seron Pierce Jr. Eddie Seron Pierce Jr., is one of the most creative and ambitious authors that you will ever meet. Pierce self-published […]
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Someone You Should Know: Author, Educator, Scholar/Activist Dr. Ravi Perry
Photo Credit: Lamont Baldwin Dr. Ravi Perry is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Political Science at Howard University. To date he has written three books on the subjects of race, politics and […]
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“Legendary: Inside the House Ballroom Scene” an interview of Gerald Gaskins
Coming Soon “legendary: Inside the House Ballroom Scene” an interview of Gerald Gaskins Gerard H. Gaskin is a native of Trinidad and Tobago. His book, Legendary: Inside the House and Ballroom Scene was published in 2013 […]
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Hear My Story: A GLAAD x Audible Interview Series – Part III: Kacen Callender
By Mark Olson, Events Manager By GLAAD.org | July 21, 2021 Check out GLAAD’s interview with Callender below: GLAAD has teamed up with audio entertainment leader Audible to co-curate and produce a five-episode written interview series featuring LGBTQIA+ […]
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DDT’s Kareem B. Goodwin Makes His Choreographic Debut in Mute
By Dog Bark Media LLC Dog Bark Media interviews Dissonance Dance Theatre’s newest choreographic voice as he debuts as the Co-Choreographer in Mute: Dance Silenced By COVID. A part of Ngoma’s Film Works program, the film […]
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GLAAD, Athlete Ally, and Pride House Tokyo Release Media Guide for Covering LGBTQ Athletes at the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
By Mary Emily O’Hara, Rapid Response Manager By GLAAD.org | July 16, 2021 From the resources guide for journalists and media professionals A record number of out LGBTQ athletes—at least 142 at the time of publication—are competing […]
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In “Why Atlanta” authors Dr. Derrick Tennial and John Collins to highlight members of the LGBTQIA community
When asked to talk about his latest venture he co-founded with friend/business partner and author John Collins, Dr. Derrick Tennial is like a kid experiencing a sugar rush. Just watch him as he smiles with […]
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GLAAD and The Black List announce call for submissions for The 2021 GLAAD List
By Jeremy Blacklow, Director of Entertainment Media GLAAD.org | July 19, 2021 In January 2019, GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, in partnership with The Black List, an annual […]
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In “No Ordinary Man” trans men reflect on the life of jazz musician Billy Tipton, reclaiming his place in trans history
By Alex Schmider, Associate Director, Transgender Representation GLAAD.org | July 15, 2021 UPDATED 7/14/21: Finally! No Ordinary Man is available in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, starting Friday, July 16. This moving documentary will roll out to additional […]
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FIERCENESS SERVED! The Story of the Legendary ENIKAlley Coffeehouse in DC
. Fierceness Served! – The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse is a “documentary on DC Black LGBTQ artists who during the 80s launched a national gay cultural movement.” Social activists, politicians, artists, including the likes of Essex Hemphill and Audre Lorde have performed at this venue. […]
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Coming Soon – The Son of Xavier By Eugene H. Nelson
The Son of Xavier is a story of a young, married woman Juanita Wade, who discovers that she is carrying a child of a local, younger man that she was having an affair with. Juanita’s […]
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DAT BLACK MERMAID MAN LADY/THE SHOW
Created By Sharon Bridgforth Photo Credit: Video Still of Sharon Bridgforth from STAGE dat Black Mermaid Man Lady/The Show is a performance processional that celebrates African-American cultures/traditions/histories/and multiple ways of embodying gender and calls all […]
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Listen to Rep. Sharice Davids, the first LGBTQ+ Native American in Congress, on the LGBTQ&A podcast
By Jeffrey Masters, Guest Contributor | June 30, 2021 GLAAD.org “I never want to shy away from acknowledging who I am, being authentic as much as I can be. It’s an important thing to be able to say, […]
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Meet This Year’s Lambda Fellows, Writers-in-Residence, & Scholarship Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2021Publicity contact: Sue Landers, Executive Director Phone: (323) 385-1019 E-mail: suelanders@lambdaliterary.org 62 Emerging LGBTQ Writers to Join Lambda Literary’s 2021 Emerging Writer’s Retreat for LGBTQ Voices New York, NY—For over 30 […]
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The {other} Anthony Anderson
There’s so much more that meets the eye when it comes to Anthony {Jezreal} Anderson. I have no idea where to start with this phenomenal young man. Let’ see, he was born in Gary Indiana […]
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The Talented Mr. Toussaint
It does not matter that Germono Toussaint, is multitalented and has appeared on this website multiple times. He’s just that gifted and I’m glad to have him back each time. It is not important that […]
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H(e)art of Gold: A Conversation with Hartsel Clifton Shirley
Influenced by writers such as Langston Hughes, Beverly Cleary and Richard Wright, Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, author and HIV activist. To date he has published three books. The War Within: Frankie’s […]
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BLACK, GAY, stuck at home
Covid-19 has changed the way we live, work and socialize. The typical weekend date night out consisting of dinner and a movie night has been replaced with a subscription to a streaming service and a […]
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RSVP Now: Advocacy in Action: LGBTQ Youth and Faith Panel
By Brody Dozoretz | June 23, 2021 GLAAD.org In honor of Queer Youth of Faith Day, on Wednesday, June 30th at 4pm ET, GLAAD is convening interfaith youth leadership experts to discuss youth advocacy and ministry in a […]
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GLAAD releases its second annual 20 Under 20 list, featuring JoJo Siwa, mxmtoon, Ve’ondre Mitchell, Stella Keating, Ewok, Yasmin Finney, and more
By Spencer Harvey, Communications Manager | June 22, 2021 GLAAD.org Today, GLAAD revealed its second annual 20 Under 20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the […]
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Carl Nassib of Las Vegas Raiders is first active NFL player to announce he is gay
Photo from Carl Nassib Instagram Post Carl Nassib on Instagram: “For more information on the life-saving work and resources of The Trevor Project click the link in my bio 🏳️🌈”
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Samuel Adams releases limited-edition Pride brew, Love Conquers Ale, to support GLAAD
By Mark Olson, Events Manager | June 18, 2021 GLAAD.org Samuel Adams has released its annual Pride beer, Love Conquers Ale, but this year they’ve teamed up with New Belgium to share the love. Both brewers share a commitment […]
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Charles M. Blow talks about bi visibility and the debt we owe our queer ancestors
By Jeffrey Masters, Guest Contributor | June 16, 2021 GLAAD.org Photo Credit: Charles M. Blow “When you are not living an honest, open, true life, you are taking advantage of a privilege granted to you by older, gay, […]
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WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE
WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE2021, Various directors, Israel/Nigeria/Philippines/Uganda/USA, 130 mins Event by Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Join us on Wednesday, June 16 at Noon CDT for a Facebook Live […]
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the bull-jean stories – DirectorFest 2021
Photo credit: video still from the bull-jean stories performed by Ameerah Briggs About the bull-jean stories Using traditional storytelling and nontraditional verse to chronicle the course of love returning in the lifetimes of one woman-loving-woman […]
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The Kooples has joined forces with French artist Clément Legrand to celebrate love in all its forms with the #Proudtolove capsule collection
By Mark Olson, Events Manager | June 5, 2021 GLAAD.org In celebration of Pride Month, The Kooples has teamed up with French artist Clément Legrand to celebrate universal love through a capsule collection of limited-edition t-shirts. French artist […]
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Savage X Fenty Lingerie by Rihanna teams up with GLAAD for first-ever Pride collection
By Mark Olson, Events Manager | June 4, 2021 GLAAD.org Savage X Fenty, Lingerie by Rihanna has teamed up with GLAAD to launch the first-ever Pride collection for the line, recognizing Pride Month and centered around a message […]
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Segment of Original 1978 Rainbow Flag Donated to the GLBT Historical Society to be Unveiled Friday, June 4, 11:00 a.m.
Photo Credit: Charles Beal president Gilbert Baker Foundation Finding the Original Rainbow Flag June 3, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTDavid PerryDavid Perry & Associates, Inc.(415) 676-7007news@davidperry.com WHO / SPEAKERS: GLBT Historical Society Board Member Tina Valentin Aguirre […]
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Congratulations 2021 Lammy Award Winners
By Lambda Literary.org On June 1, 2021, we announced the winners of the 33rd Annual Lambda Literary Awards. These winners were selected by a panel of over 60 literary professionals from more than 1,000 book […]
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Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts share their love story on the LGBTQ&A podcast
By Jeffrey Masters, Guest Contributor GLAAD.org | May 25, 2021 “I was like, I never want to imagine a future without this being…. I don’t want that.” She didn’t know what the reaction would be and she […]
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Kayla Gore, a Black Trans Woman on the Lead to End Homelessness and HIV Prevalence for Black Trans Women
By Serena Sonoma | May 19, 2021 GLAAD.org A reported 41 percent of Black transgender people say they have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives, which is more than five times the rate of the general […]
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Kellogg releases limited edition cereal “Together With Pride” with GLAAD for Pride Month
From GLAAD.org By Mark Olson, Events Manager | May 20, 2021 Our friends at Kellogg are no strangers to showing up for the LGBTQ community. This year, they have come back bigger than ever for LGBTQ Pride […]
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GLAAD’s Visibility Project and P&G: Advertising & Agency Perspectives on LGBTQ Inclusion Study
By GLAAD.org | May 12, 2021 As part of the launch of The Visibility Project, P&G and GLAAD also announced findings from the “LGBTQ Inclusion in Advertising and Media, Advertiser and Agency Perspectives” study. Conducted in February 2021, […]
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The 2021 Esteem Award Honorees
Chicago, April 27, 2021 – Today, PrideIndex.com™ announced the five organizations and ten individuals that have been selected to be honored at the 14th Annual Esteem Awards. The honorees were selected by a committee of past […]
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Skin Deep with Biodun Abudu
This story first appeared on February 26, 2012 Biodun Abudu is a fashion designer, performer and writer. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island and reared in Nigeria birthplace of his parents. Abudu’s debut novel “Tales […]
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‘Nomadland’ and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ honored at Dorian Awards
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced it’s picks for the annual Dorian Awards. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was honored as Best LGBTQ film and “Nomadland” as Best Film. Other notable winners include Daniel […]
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Listen to Tracey “Africa” Norman talk about her legendary modeling career on the LGBTQ&A podcast
Photo Credit Getty Images for GLAAD By Jeffrey Masters, Guest Contributor | GLAAD.org February 2, 2021 After being discovered by famed photographer Irving Penn at a casting for Italian Vogue, Tracey “Africa” Norman’s modeling career began to skyrocket. In […]
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Authors of Note: The Crown Jewelle, An Interview of Jewelle Gomez
This story originally appeared August 5, 2011 Jewelle Gomez is one of the most important LGBT literary authors of our time. Ms Gomez has written seven books including THE GILDA STORIES, about an African American lesbian […]
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GLAAD Interview: Ian Jenkins’ “Three Dads and a Baby: Adventures in Modern Parenting”
By GLAAD | April 15, 2021 Photo Credit Ian Jenkins Anthony Ramos, GLAAD’s Head of Talent, spoke with Ian Jenkins about his book Three Dads and a Baby: Adventures in Modern Parenting. The debut memoir by Ian Jenkins discusses […]
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Author of Note: Marci Blackman
This story first appeared January 17, 2014 Photo Credit Ed Glazar Brooklyn resident, Marci Blackman, is a literary fiction author of four books and several short stories. In 1999, They wrote their first novel Po Man’s […]
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Publishing Triangle Announces 2021 Finalists
Cheryl Clarke Photo credit: Nivea Castro. The Publishing Triangle, the association of LGBTQ people in publishing, has announced 29 finalists for the 33rd annual Triangle Awards, which honor the best LGBTQ books published in 2020. It […]
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2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced
Author: Brian Gentes Lambda Literary.org March 15, 2021 Lambda Literary, the nation’s premier LGBTQ literary organization, today announces the finalists of the 33rd Annual Lambda Literary Awards (a.k.a. the “Lammys”). Created over thirty years ago to […]
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Someone You Should Know: Kenyon Farrow
Photos Courtesy of Kenyon Farrow Kenyon Farrow is a writer, community organizer, activist and motivational speaker; he advocates for numerous social issues such as HIV/AIDS, homophobia and black empowerment. Farrow is the former Executive Director […]
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Authors of Note: Raw & Uncut an interview with gay erotica author Shane Allison
Influenced by authors of gay erotica such as Simon Sheppard, Sean Meriwether and M. Christian, Shane Allison has become an outstanding author of gay erotica in his own right. Allison’s work includes Hot Cops, Slut Machine, […]
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Authors of Note: BLACK, GIFTED AND GAY by Leyla Farah
BLACK, GIFTED AND GAY is written by LGBT media pioneer Leyla Farah, with assistance from prolific LGBT celebrity reporter Sarah Toce. It features profiles on Tracy Chapman, Lee Daniels, Angel Davis, Maurice Jamal, Meshell Ndegeocello, […]
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Authors of Note: Love the Poet
LOVE, also known as Michelle Antoinette Nelson, is a spoken word poet, performance artist and author. She is a member of the Punany Poets, an erotic poetry performance troupe that has been featured on HBO’s Real Sex. Love […]