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Politics

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

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News

Newark Street Renamed to Honor Sakia Gunn, Lesbian Teen Killed in Hate Crime

Gunn was stabbed to death in 2003 after telling a man who was harassing her that she was a lesbian.

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World

Empowering black lesbians

Conference attendees came from across the country to celebrate and embrace "sistahood" as well as a common bond of culture and same-sex attraction.

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Voices

A Black Lesbian Filmmaker's Reaction to #OscarsSoWhite

Here's why Charzette Torrence won't be tuning in on Sunday.

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World

Black Lesbian to Lead Montgomery College

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Religion

Catholic School Cancels Black Lesbian Speaker, Black History Events

Vernetta Alston, a Durham, N.C., City Council member, was to speak at Immaculata Catholic School's Black History Month event.

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Arts & Entertainment

Meet TV’s First Black Lesbian Superhero

Nafessa Williams, who plays a gay superhero on The CW's Black Lightning, is inspiring other young girls of color to "walk in their own superhero." 

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television

Black Is the New Black, or Why You Should Watch This Riveting Lesbian Documentary

Just days after a tragedy in South Carolina, the riveting new documentary Out in the Night will make you really question the failures of our justice system.

Lori Lightfoot
Politics

The Progressive Black Lesbian Who Could Be Chicago's Mayor

Lori Lightfoot, a veteran community activist, wants a livable Chicago for more than tourists and downtown denizens.
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Voices

Op-ed: Being Black, Lesbian, and Muslim In The South

One woman's quest to find comfort in herself.

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World

Portman Black Swan Lesbian Sex Scenes Not Shocking

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television

'SNL' Adds Black Lesbian Cast Member Punkie Johnson

Saturday Night Live has expanded its LGBTQ+ representation in announcing new additions.
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Women

Meet the Black Lesbian Trucker Hero Honored by Nick Jonas

Serita Lockley shares her story of resilience with the world on Amazon's Regular Heroes.

Lori Lightfoot
News

Lori Lightfoot Sworn in as Chicago's First Black Lesbian Mayor

The city's first openly lesbian and female African-American mayor has now taken office. 

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Voices

A Black Lesbian's View on the Trump Years: Jim Crow Is Back

A backlash to recent progress has sent us back 60 years, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

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News

Melissa DuBose, a Black lesbian judge, makes Rhode Island history

She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.

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Politics

Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator

Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.
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Voices

Why This Black Lesbian Visited One of the World's Most Antigay Nations

Jasmyne Cannick is not afraid; she's determined.

Chicago’s First Black Lesbian Mayor Isn't a Victory for All Queers
Voices

Chicago’s First Black Lesbian Mayor Isn't a Victory for All Queers

Activists see the election of Chicago's first Black lesbian mayor as an attempt to stop their fight in making the city safe for all people. And they aren't backing down.