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Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

'Night Comes On' Centers a Black Queer Woman

The Sundance award-winning film offers a quiet hero we need. 

Black Trans Woman Tiffany Banks Killed in Miami

Banks's loved ones are remembering her as "a very sociable and beautiful butterfly" and "the light that would brighten up anyone's darkest day."

Black Trans Woman Chae’Meshia Simms Killed in Virginia

Simms is at least the 39th trans or gender-nonconforming American to die by violence this year.

As a Black Woman, Serena Dared to Stop Playing Nice

Minorities -- whether African-American, trans, or queer -- must play by society's rules, or face extreme punishment and ridicule.

Black transgender woman Amyri Dior fatally shot in Milwaukee

Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

Black Transgender Woman Chyna Long Shot and Killed in Milwaukee

She is at least the 20th trans person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying

“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.

Black trans woman Tahiry Broom killed in Michigan

Broom was fatally shot February 9 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Southfield.

Black Trans Woman Miss CoCo Killed in Dallas

She was shot to death Saturday night at a downtown homeless encampment.

Black Trans Woman Keri Washington Killed in Florida

Washington was found dead Saturday in Clearwater, and police have identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant.

Canada Puts a Black Woman on New $10 Bill

Viola Desmond, who fought against segregation, will be honored.

Black transgender woman Taylor Casey goes missing in Bahamas

Casey disappeared in June and her family is asking for your help.

Black Trans Woman Ashia Davis Killed in Michigan

Davis is at least the 12th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

Black transgender woman gunned down in Chicago

Redd, also known as Barbie to her friends, is the 26th known trans or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence this year.

What, to the Black trans woman, is the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is a day of national independence. But for Black trans individuals, it's a stark reminder of the contradictions between America's ideals and harsh realities.

Tierramarie Lewis, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Cleveland

Lewis was shot to death in June but was deadnamed and misgendered by local officials. A suspect has been arrested.

Dominique Lucious, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Missouri

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Black Transgender Woman Aerrion Burnett Killed in Missouri

Burnett, whose best friend was murdered nine years ago, is at least the 27th trans American to die violently this year.

The Woman Behind #BlackLivesMatter on the Real Threat to Black LGBTs

Alicia Garza, who created the era-defining term 'Black Lives Matter,' says police are not the enemy of queer people.