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Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

If You Loved 'Beale Street,' Here's More James Baldwin on Film

With If Beale Street Could Talk getting raves, we look at other screen treatments of the great author's work -- and life.

Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

Gay 20-Year-Old Wants to Climb Everest in the Name of LGBT Rights

Cason Crane hopes to climb the world's highest peak and inspire other LGBT youth.

WATCH: 10 Years Later, Jake Gyllenhaal Reflects on Brokeback

The actor called making the landmark film 'an interesting journey to go on to learn about that world.'

Equality for All? Not in Utah

Ariana Losco, a transgender woman living in Utah, publicly spoke on the need to get a law protecting LGBT workers on the books in her state. Little did she know her voice would get her fired.

NYC to Landmark Historic LGBTQ Buildings, Incl. James Baldwin’s Home

The city hopes to protect structures that played a role in queer history and culture, including a restaurant where gay theater flourished. 

5 James Baldwin Quotes Foreshadowing Ferguson

Several pundits and publications have referenced the gay and black writer, whose words remain relevant in describing race issues in America.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.

A Look at LGBT Artifacts From the National African-American Museum

The museum features relics from LGBT pioneers such as James Baldwin, Gladys Bentley, Jason Collins and Alvin Ailey 

Op-ed: Struggling With an Addictive Relationship

Dave Stalling has always been attracted to wild things, but one particular being has him quite distracted.

Shawn Mendes addresses gay speculation in new unreleased song

The singer previewed his song "The Mountain" off his upcoming self-titled album at a recent show.

Carol's Curse: Hollywood Won't Take Lesbian Love Seriously

Carol should win the Oscar for Best Picture this year. Here’s why it wasn’t even nominated. 

Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film

Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.

Book bans nearly triple in 2023-2024 school year: PEN America report

The increase includes books about women's sexual experiences, rape, and abuse, in addition to continued attacks on material with LGBTQ+ or racial themes.

How James Baldwin's Return to America Inspires Us

The writer left out of frustration with a racist country, but the reason he returned reveals the hope he still had as a black gay American. 

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Black LGBTQ+ Pioneers You Should Know

The groundbreaking work of these artists and activists needs to be celebrated.

Hot Sheet: March 28, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, the music of Karmin, Cyndi Lauper, Janet Mock, and an Elton John classic reborn.

NewFest to Feature All-Trans Reading of 'Brokeback Mountain'

The event will be livestreamed free October 18, with donations suggested to benefit NewFest and the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

The dark side of Brokeback Mountain

While Brokeback has certainly exposed mainstream America to the emotional truth of gay romantic love, the torrent of media coverage surrounding the film reveals a deeply rooted repugnancy toward homosexuality