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A therapist's tips for coping with concerns with another Trump presidency as an LGBTQ+ person

"It's natural to be pissed off and fearful and defensive. It's about accepting that and finding a way to challenge that," a licensed psychotherapist tells The Advocate.

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Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans

Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."

Op-ed: Finding Empowerment Through Futbol

How one LGBT fan found empowerment through her favorite team, which happens to be in the World Cup final Sunday.

Mumbai Hosts Third Annual Transgender Empowerment Fair

Over 250 transgender entrepreneurs sold goods to over 1,000 attendees at the fair on Sunday. 

How Day of Silence Turns Oppression Into Empowerment

The country's beleaguered LGBT students still need Day of Silence, explains GLSEN's Camille Beredjick.

We Must Uplift Black LGBTQ People Through Economic Empowerment

"We believe that if you give folks the tools that they need to succeed, they'll be successful," writes Sean Coleman.

Melania Trump Calls for 'Gender Empowerment and Respect' at Ceremony Honoring Women

Speaking at the 2017 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awards, the first lady called for unity in fighting injustice in all forms. 

Corey Hart Back With Gay-Positive Remix, Pride Performance

A song about empowerment and coming out gets a new spin.

Op-ed: How to Teach Queer Studies In Alabama

How one teacher brought queer studies (and self-empowerment) to a high school in Birmingham.

Issa Rae and America Ferrera on Representation and Glass Ceilings

The actresses/activists discussed education, empowerment, and how they use their platforms to drive change.

Queer, Straight Sluts Converge in L.A. to Make a Point (Video)

Sexual empowerment, body positivity, and an end to victim-blaming are all hallmarks of the recent SlutWalk.

New Foundation to Support LGBT Athletes and Coaches

The Sports Equality Foundation is focused on providing empowerment and guidance to athletes, coaches and leaders who are coming out.

Civil Rights Group Honors Chick-fil-A CEO, Draws Ire

Dan Cathy, with his history of antigay statements and donations, was a controversial choice for the Urban League of Greater Atlanta's Community Empowerment Award.

'This Is Me' Is the Year's Surprise Pride Anthem

The song from The Greatest Showman has become a hit at LGBT festivals for its message of empowerment in the face of hardship.

Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter Join Forces for Justice

As conservative backlash against the Black Lives Matters movement grows, new voices within BLM promote peace and transgender empowerment. 

50 Years, 50 Heroes: Honoring Billie Jean King

The Advocate's feminism editor, Tracy E. Gilchrist, honors Billie Jean King's contributions to women's empowerment and LGBT visibility.

First Time I Saw a Reba Drag Queen 'It Really Ticked Me Off'

The country queen talks about recording her latest female empowerment anthem, reminisces about good times with her LGBT fan base, and sounds off on antigay attitudes.

WATCH: X Factor's Drag Singer Does 'Born This Way' Proud

Quatrele Da'an Smith surprised judges Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, and Demi Lavato when he walked onstage dressed as a bride to perform Lady Gaga's empowerment anthem.

Molding the Next Joan Jett

The new documentary Girls Rock traces a group of mini-rockers honing their craft at camp and serves as an entertaining reminder that empowerment doesn't always mean shedding clothes