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Here's the first look at Jonathan Bailey in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Bailey is getting ready to face off against dinosaurs in this upcoming blockbuster.

Mahershala Ali Is First Muslim Actor to Win Oscar

The Moonlight actor won the best supporting actor award for his role as Juan, an out drug dealer and mentor to a closeted boy. The film also won for best picture and best adapted screenplay. 

Green Book's Mahershala Ali Wins Best Supporting Actor at Oscars

Ali portrayed the queer jazz pianist Don Shirley.

Muslim 'Moonlight' Star Calls for Religious Acceptance at SAG Awards

Mahershala Ali's acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild Awards was a tearful response to Trump's immigration ban.

It's Not Fake News: Moonlight Wins Best Picture

In an astonishing moment, the film about a black gay youth triumphed at the Oscars after La La Land was mistakenly announced as the winner.

Don't Forget Moonlight Made LGBT History

The media has allowed an embarassing mix-up to distract from a triumph: an LGBT film with an all-black cast won Best Picture at the Oscars.

Netflix's 'Amend' Traces the Fight for Equal Rights for All

The documentary series deals with the Fourteenth Amendment's impact on voting rights, desegregation, marriage equality, and more.

'Moonlight' Named Best Picture by National Society of Film Critics

The black and gay coming-of-age drama received several accolades.

10 Great LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Films to Close Out Your Holiday Weekend

These are very personal LGBTQ+ picks but offer something for everyone. As you recover from the turkey or tofurkey, relax to these classic queer films!

'Moonlight' Expands Into 1,500 Theaters This Weekend

Fresh off an Oscar win, Moonlight will be expanding nationwide. 

Malek, Ali, Criss, and Oh Win Major SAG Awards in Queer Roles

Malek won for playing Freddie Mercury following a week of controversy around Bohemian Rhapsody and director Bryan Singer.  

NYT List of 21st Century's 'Greatest Actors' Omits Out LGBTQ+ People

However, many on the list are renowned for gay roles.

 

'Green Book' Writer Takes Heat for Trump-Supporting, Anti-Muslim Tweet

Nick Vallelonga agreed with Trump's claim that Muslims in New Jersey cheered on 9/11.

The Long History of Objectifying Black Men

When does appreciation boil over into degradation?

Moonlight May Win at Oscars, But Out Actors Still Lose

Year after year, the Academy fails to nominate out actors. Why?

Amend's Larry Wilmore on Constitution, LGBTQ+ Allyship, and Humanness

Wilmore and Will Smith executive-produced Amend, a documentary series that spotlights the Fourteenth Amendment's role in civil rights struggles, including the quest for marriage equality.

The 2019 Golden Globes Were the Queerest Yet

Making history, the awards ceremony honored queer biopics, Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, in both Best Picture categories.

'The Favourite's Unapologetic Queer Female Sexuality Is Oscars' First

A few lesbian-themed films have earned Oscar nods over the years, but The Favourite's depiction of female sex is revelatory. 

17 Essential Black Queer Films

Celebrate Black history and culture with these tales of the Black LGBTQ+ experience.

10 Must-See Films About Women from 2016

The Oscars rarely awards best picture nominations -- let alone trophies -- to films about women that don't focus on a heterosexual love story. These 10 excellent films from 2016 are about women, regardless of their relation to men.