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Beyoncé Got Emotional as She Honored Her Gay Uncle at GLAAD Awards

The music superstar and her husband, Jay-Z, were honored for their contributions to LGBTQ equality.

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A visual history of lesbian activism from around the world: 58 images of dyke marches

On Lesbian Visibility Day, we celebrate all loud and proud lesbians and their contributions to the LGBTQ+ movement.

Disney Workers Staging Series of Walkouts Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

The company's statements on the Florida bill "have utterly failed to match the magnitude of the threat to LGBTQIA+ safety represented by this legislation," an employee website says.

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Bisexual Veteran's Story Highlighted at Library of Congress

The library's "Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans" collection seeks to encompass the experiences of all segments of the community.

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Endorses Biden for President

"Joe Biden proudly affirms an essential core value of the NGLCC: that we all deserve our shot at the American Dream," the group says.

New Jersey Schools Begin LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum

Twelve schools have kicked off the pilot program, which will go into effect statewide this fall.

A new documentary on the making of 'West Side Story' highlights the four queer men behind it

The documentary is the first in a series on LGBTQ+ contributions to literature.

LGBTQ History Lessons Coming to New Jersey Classrooms

New Jersey will be only the second state in the nation to teach children the contributions made by LGBTQ individuals.

Pro-LGBTQ+ Companies Funded Florida Lawmakers Who Back 'Don't Say Gay'

While companies donate to politicians for all sorts of reasons, these contributions don't square with these businesses' stated LGBTQ-friendliness.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.

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. 

Wrestling's Queer History Comes Out in 'Out in the Ring' Trailer

The documentary recounts the hidden history of professional wrestling.

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis: LGBTQ+ Voters Could Decide Key 2020 Races

If every LGBTQ+ person voted in November, Donald Trump would soon be a bad memory.

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Illinois Mandates LGBTQ Inclusion in Public School Curricula

Illinois is the fifth state to require that schools teach about the contributions of LGBTQ people.

Our LGBT History -- From da Vinci to DeGeneres

During LGBT History Month, it's important to remember the contributions to culture and society LGBTQ people have made.

Record 120 Cities Get Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Equality Index

The index from the Human Rights Campaign rates cities on nondiscrimination laws, benefits for city employees, and other factors that contribute to a positive climate for LGBTQ+ people.

Dems Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Americans

As the end of Black History Month draws near, Democrats are continuing to give credit where credit is due.

How LGBTQ+ History Month Began

It went from a teacher’s vision to a global celebration.

Brian Sims: End Corporate Support for Anti-LGBTQ Politicians

The Zero for Zeros campaign calls on companies to cease donating to the "worst of the worst" members of Congress.