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The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they are and what they mean

The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF).

Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.

Why Juneteenth, Now a Federal Holiday, Is So Significant

June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in the U.S., and recognition of the date is spreading.

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The Significance of Juneteenth

On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.

The Importance of Juneteenth - the Newest Federal Holiday

In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the US — the first to be approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

The Pride of Juneteenth

"Today is an embodiment of the principle that none of us are free until we all are free," writes NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon.

Romanticizing the Confederacy Is Sick and Wrong

Slavery is America's original sin. Don't forget that for a minute, Trump administration.

New Abraham Lincoln doc asserts he liked 'dashing' and 'daring' men

Dozens of scholars lend to the theory that President Abraham Lincoln was gay in the documentary Lover of Men.

Idaho's Republican Former Gov. Supports LGBT Rights

The 86-year-old Phil Batt surprised many, including organizers of the event where he made the statement, by talking about why gays deserve legal protections.

'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

While historians have argued over the nature of the revered president's relationships with men, a new documentary concludes that they were indeed romantic and sexual.

This Juneteenth and Pride Month, let's reflect on the intertwined struggles for freedom and equality

A reflection on the vibrant energy of June with Juneteenth and Pride Month, honoring the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. How can we continue to fight for freedom and equality, standing in solidarity with all who seek to live authentically and without fear?

Where Does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Stand Today?

The famous "dream" is still not a reality for many Americans. 

Writing a Different Story for Trans Rights

With the White House behind us, it's time to get aggressive about demanding our rights from hostile state governments.

Frank Kameny talks

Andrew Noyes sits down with the veteran gay rights activist and discovers he's just as unapologetically outspoken today as he was when he coined the phrase "Gay is good" 40 years ago.

More from Maher to his Big Gay Following

In his BGF interview with The Advocate's Adam B. Vary, comedian Bill Maher was really on a roll. Witness these outrageous outtakes from the host of Real Time With Bill Maher, now in its third season on HBO

Donald Trump Hijacked My Holidays

A black gay man reflects on how racism and homophobia prevented him from going home to North Carolina for Christmas.

Karen Carpenter Unlikely Gay Icon

Today is the 30th anniversary of the star's untimely passing.

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On Juneteenth, Think About Black Americans

It's to be a celebration of emancipation,  but the problems and pain if you're Black -- and queer -- still exist in Tulsa and elsewhere. 

Sale and Return: Top 5 Cities for Shopping

Snap up a bargain in these perfectly priced cities.

The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019

The lives and stories of these trailblazers will forever be cemented.