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Black queer artist/activist talks about his passion & purpose
Coming Soon — An interview of 2023 Esteem Award honoree Dion Alexander McNeal
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Definition of A Legend: An interview of JD Balmain
At first glance, you might mistake Joel D. Jackson, also known as JD Balmain, for an educator, lawyer, or family doctor. He does not appear to be someone who walks balls. As he speaks, it […]
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LGBT History Month 2022 October 22: Mondaire Jones, First Out Black Congressman
Photo © GETTY IMAGES born May 18, 1987 “Growing up poor, Black, and gay, I never imagined someone like me could run for Congress, let alone win.” Mondaire Jones became the country’s first out gay […]
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LGBT History Month 2022 October 8: Raphael Bostic, Federal Reserve Bank CEO
Photo © GETTY IMAGES born. 1966 “The Reserve Banks are vital contributors to our nation’s economic and financial success.” Dr. Raphael Bostic is the 15th president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of […]
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9th Annual Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction
Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 9th Annual Purple Tie Affair Concert & Silent Auction. This year we are excited to give back to the Chicago Therapy Collective. Chicago Therapy […]
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Paving the Path to Hollywood: The Black Boy Writes/Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative
By Kayla Thompson, Communities of Color Junior Associate GLAAD.org | April 29, 2022 In an industry that can be unforgiving and complicated to navigate for even the most seasoned professionals, many creatives in film, television, and media are […]
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The Man In Mirror, An Interview of Tarik Daniels
Photo Credits: Franco Washington The lyrics to a famous Michael Jackson song say something to the effect that if you’re looking to make a change in the world, you should start with the man in […]
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History Is Made with Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court
By GLAAD | April 7, 2022 Today in a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed the historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Jackson is the first Black woman to be […]
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Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin on Empowering Black Gay Men
Portrait Credit: Wardell Malloy Emil Wilbekin is a renowned journalist and humanitarian best known for his tenure at Vibe magazine, where he served as Editor-in-Chief. His flair for style, music, and pop culture won him […]
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Codi Keith Charles and Haus of McCoy, A Black Trans Trailblazer to Follow
By Kayla Thompson, Communities of Color Junior Associate GLAAD.org | March 11, 2022 Codi Keith Charles (all pronouns) is the Founder and Executive Director of Haus of McCoy, a queer and trans community center in Lawrence, Kansas. Haus […]