Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books
From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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Duggar Daughter Stands by Husband After Antigay Tweets
The next generation of the fertile family still struggles with homophobia and transphobia.
MAY 8, 2018
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
The only white artist who has been thoroughly embraced by the black audience, long before Christina Aguilera and the slew of girls to follow, Teena Marie has dominated blue-eyed soul.
MAY 21, 2009
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Sarah McBride a 'child predator' and 'liar' in latest anti-transgender rant
The anti-trans Republican from Georgia took objection to a video posted by Libs of TikTok showing McBride reading to children from the book I Am Jazz.
JANUARY 15, 2025
Meet Marvel's First Transgender Hero: 12-Year-Old 'Mighty' Rebekah
The Advocate spoke with an activist profiled by Marvel's Hero Project who is fighting for acceptance of LGBTQ youth.
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Jazz Jennings Has a Pride Message for Trans Youth
The TV star knows it's a difficult and discouraging time, but she can't help but be an optimist.
JUNE 5, 2019
Why the Trans Community Hates The Atlantic's Cover Story
Jesse Singal's discussion of "desistance" is wanting, writes Amanda Kerri.
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JUNE 25, 2018
Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries
The order also returns books on race that were also removed.
APRIL 2, 2023
I Am Jazz: 14, Trans, and the Star of My Own TLC Series
Transgender teenager Jazz Jennings has a new docu-series, I Am Jazz, airing on TLC.
JULY 29, 2015
Texas County Votes to Keep Library Running After Threatening It Over Banned Books
It comes after a judge ordered the books returned to the library shelves.
APRIL 16, 2023
WATCH: Trans Teen Jazz Is the New Face of Clean & Clear
The 14-year-old author, advocate, and TV star just added one more credit to her CV: She's the face of Clean & Clear's new 'See The Real Me' campaign.
MARCH 14, 2015
Jazz Jennings Pens Eloquent Column on Cancellation of I Am Jazz Reading
After a Wisconsin school canceled the reading of the trans teen's book due to right-wing pressure, she expresses sadness but thanks school administrators for their good intentions.
DECEMBER 2, 2015
Hate Group Forces School to Cancel I Am Jazz Book Reading
The Liberty Counsel has pressured an elementary school to cease readings of a children's book written by trans teen Jazz Jennings.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
WATCH: Hundreds Turn Out to Read I Am Jazz
Families turned out by the hundreds for a reading of the 15-year-old reality star's childrens book about being transgender and to support a transitioning first grader.
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Jazz Jennings's First Kiss Was Not Good
Teen Jazz Jennings, who's educated millions of Americans on trans issues thanks to her TLC reality show I Am Jazz, gets personal in her new memoir, Being Jazz. Read about the activist's first romance in an exclusive excerpt, below.
JULY 26, 2016
WATCH: A Trans Girl's Inspiring 'Letter to the World'
Teen activist Jazz has a message for other youth about the pride, confidence, and strength that accompanies being transgender.
JULY 31, 2014
Thank You, Jazz Jennings, for Changing America
This Nebraska mom of a trans teen says we owe reality show star Jazz Jennings a huge debt of gratitude.
JULY 13, 2016
Music for boys…and everyone else
Out actor Anthony Rapp and out writer Dennis Hensley talk about their full-on dedication to their music, being out, and whether Flashdance is better than Manilow.
JUNE 1, 2001
Seattle: Second Suspect Sought In Murder of Two Gay Men
Two gay men were gunned down last weekend, on their way home from a club, and the at-large suspect is possibly armed and dangerous.
JUNE 6, 2014
Trans Teen Reality Show I Am Jazz Will Return
TLC has renewed its reality series about the renowned transgender teenager and her family.
DECEMBER 6, 2015