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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Op-ed: Struggling With an Addictive Relationship

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

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

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.

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. 

Brokeback's Czech debut

Deep in the heart of Prague, far away from the cattle ranches of Wyoming, Zkroncena Hora (Brokeback Mountain) continues to move audiences

WATCH: The Trans Actress Cast in a Cisgender Role

In this exclusive video, transgender actress Rebecca Root (above, right) talks about working with Eddie Redmayne (left) in The Danish Girl.