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Flipping the Script on Stories of Black Trans Women

Media reports of Black trans women are often filled with tragedy. This arts collective tells a different tale.

Celebrating Black trans joy at the BTFA Collective's 'Flowers' gala

The Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) Collective paid tribute to trans trailblazers, celebrating resilience and toasting to a more equal and equitable future.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Spotify Launches GLOW Program Promoting LGBTQ+ Musicians Year-Round

Queer artists and creators gathered at Spotify's Los Angeles office to celebrate the streaming service's new equity program.

Is 'Love, Simon' Femmephobic?

The film stands accused of privileging the "right type of gay" at the expense of the effeminate and gender-nonconforming.

Op-ed: Go Ahead, Call Me What You Want

Yes, you can call me the c word. Here's why.

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.

36 Queer Pride Flags You Should Know

There are many, many shades of the rainbow.

35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023

The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.

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Drag's New Superstar: 22, Genderqueer, Trans Activist

Violet Chachki, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, told The Advocate she couldn’t be happier that a trans woman, Caitlyn Jenner, stole Monday’s spotlight.

Discover Why Wanting in Arabic Is This Year's Best Transgender Fiction

The Lambda Literary Foundation named Trish Salah's first book, Wanting in Arabic, the best work of transgender fiction produced this year. Read an exclusive excerpt from the book below.

With Documentary and Film Series, TCM Celebrates Women Directors

The Women Make Film doc and series, featuring many out directors, will offer a film school in which all the teachers are women.