Cecilia Gentili's legacy lives on as trans Latinx group receives first-ever HRC grant (exclusive)
The Cecilia Gentili grant will assist groups aiding trans women of color, sex workers, immigrants, and the formerly incarcerated.
AUGUST 13, 2024
CONTACTAbout UsCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2025 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
cecilia gentili award
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres responds to ACT UP NY’s removal of his flag from Fire Island’s Trailblazers Park
The gay Democratic U.S. congressman stood by his positions and called the protest action “regrettable.”
JUNE 6, 2024
5 Elders Share Wisdom on Trans Longevity
On the heels of a landmark congressional forum on violence against transgender Americans, five elders speak out about the past, present, and future of resilience.
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili
Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti have pleaded guilty to supplying the drugs that caused Gentili's death.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On World AIDS Day, We Must Recommit Ourselves to Eradicating Stigma
There is much work that remains to fight stigma, especially in communities of color.
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Advocate, Out, Plus nominated for 2025 GLAAD Media Awards alongside biggest queer films and TV of the year
The Advocate's reporters Ryan Adamczeski and Christopher Wiggins also scored nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Outstanding Online Journalism Article.
JANUARY 22, 2025
Cecilia Gentili, trans activist, actress, and author, has died at 52
Gentili worked for the rights of trans people and others, and was an actress on Pose and an award-winning author.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Two men arrested in death of trans activist and performer Cecilia Gentili
Gentili died in February after overdosing on fentanyl-laced heroin. Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti are charged with supplying the drugs.
APRIL 1, 2024
Exclusive: 50+ LGBTQ Women, Nonbinary Activists Back Elizabeth Warren
Warren is "a strong progressive woman ... who will deliver on big, structural change for our country," the endorsers say.
DECEMBER 24, 2019