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At Howard University, thousands rally for Kamala Harris as LGBTQ+ leaders celebrate a night of progress

“There’s a delicious sense of community here tonight, people who showed up because they need each other and know that our fates are linked,” Kierra Johnson, president of the National LGBTQ Task Force, said.

Historic Sorority Bans Transgender Women

Zeta Phi Beta, begun in the 1920s at Howard University, specifically limits membership to cisgender women.

Why We Must Remember This Prophetic Sexual Outlaw

The queer, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, and prophetic sexual outlaw who shook up Howard University.

Bayard Rustin's Life and Civil Rights Legacy in Photos

Look back at the lifetime of accomplishments of the Black gay civil rights leader.

Bid now: Gay student for sale

Actually, 21-year-old Scott Simpson is not selling himself--he's selling the right to pay for his education. Price: $80,000. The eBay auction ends November 10.

Monkeypox: Colleges & Universities Take Precautions For Fall Semester

As students return to campuses across the U.S., institutions are taking various approaches to keep student populations informed of monkeypox and transmission precautions.

Charles Blow Responds to DeVos's Insane Comment on Historically Black Colleges

The out New York Times columnist called out the education secretary for calling historically-black colleges and universities "pioneers when it comes to school choice."

Welcome to the New WhiteHouse.gov

Change has come to America indeed -- and to the U.S. president's official website, WhiteHouse.gov, which now features a commitment to LGBT rights.

Study Shows HIV Can Be Eliminated in Mice

So, what do the findings mean for people living with HIV?

With or Without Marriage, a Prediction: Courthouse Chaos!

Same-sex weddings could come to a halt in at least 20 states if the Supreme Court upholds the power of states to limit marriage to heterosexual couples.

HBCU Out Loud Day Emboldens the Intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ Identities on Campus

The Human Rights Campaign’s initiative fosters a culture of acceptance and celebration on historically black college campuses, showcasing the rich tapestry of identities within the Black LGBTQ+ community.

Shoplifters of the World's Ode to ’80s Queer and Gender-Defiant Kids

Stephen Kijak chats with us about how the film is inspired by the Smiths and being a gay teen in the '80s. Its star, Helena Howard, discusses her personal connection.

Remembering Michael Callen and Essex Hemphill and the Battlefield of A

Meticulously researched and evocatively told, Hold Tight Gently is this celebrated historian's poignant memorial to those lost to AIDS and to two of the great unsung heroes of the early years of the epidemic. This is an exclusive excerpt.