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HRC celebrates 20 years of empowering Black LGBTQ+ leaders at annual HBCU summit

The 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Campaign’s Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., highlighted transformative stories and the ongoing commitment to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion across historically Black colleges and universities.

17 Essential Black Queer Films

Celebrate Black history and culture with these tales of the Black LGBTQ+ experience.

Beloved Brand K.NGSLEY Tells Story in New GLAAD Series

The series, "Changemakers," highlights LGBTQ+ Black small business owners making a difference in their local communities. 

Black LGBTQ+ candidates still face bigotry  — here's how they're fighting it

A new Victory Institute report details the racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other obstacles Black LGBTQ+ people encounter in politics.

5 Red State LGBTQ+ Communities Targeted in New Pride Initiative

The "United We Stand" effort, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, will address LGBTQ+ people in cities with few to no protections.

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California's New, History-Making U.S. Senator?

Butler, a Black lesbian, has a long record of history-making activism.

Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism kicks off Global Black Pride celebration in Atlanta

The organizers said they would not be deterred from other celebrations.

Jabari Brisport Becomes New York's First Black LGBTQ+ State Legislator

A progressive, Brisport will represent Brooklyn in the state Senate. 

Virginia Is for Lovers, Even LGBTQ+ Ones

The commonwealth and its capital city have pushed for greater LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. However, advocates are concerned its new GOP governor could erode the progress made.

Writer Edwin Bodney Takes Aim at Gay Racism

Would Matthew Shepard's killing have gotten the attention it did if he was black? Edwin Bodney knows the answer to that question. 

Cameron Wright: the 'provocative' nonbinary singer making waves on 'The Voice'

The contestant isn't afraid to be their authentic self on a major network.

Christianity Is Complex to LGBTQ+ People–But These Facts Are Certain

Depending on who you ask, Christianity is complicated in the LGBTQ+ community. Some groups have noticeably benefited from their religion, whereas others have been hurt.

How to Support Black LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed or know a young Black person who is? The Trevor Project offers some solutions.

The Trevor Project, the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention org, announces Jaymes Black as its new CEO

Black previously led the nonprofit group Family Equality.

How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

A groundbreaking new study finds that the overturning of Roe v. Wade upended relationships, family planning, and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the country.

United We Stand Centers Queer Stories From Least LGBTQ-Friendly Places

The videos from Tourmaline and creative agency RanaVerse give voice to LGBTQ+ narratives in five of the least queer-friendly locales in the country.

Meet the Creator of SOULE, a New Digital Mag for Black LGBTQ+ Folks

The outlet was inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

Op-ed: The Queer Politics of Discussing Race

What we can learn from each other, and how to go forward as a cohesive LGBT movement.

On Pulse Anniversary, a Call for LGBTQ+ Support for Gun Reform

LGBTQ+ and gun safety groups join to point out how gun violence affects our community and how we can address it.

Erick Russell Is First Black Gay Statewide Elected Official

Russell has been elected Connecticut state treasurer.