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Marsha P. Johnson Institute Celebrates Black Trans Lives

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute is dedicated to uplifting Black trans voices.

Why Google Doodle Honored Trans Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson

The artist and Google spokespeople discuss the celebratory illustration, which also coincides with a gift to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.

The Case for More Trans Toys

This trans woman tries to find her identity in her favorite action figures but only finds disappointment.

17 Women Who Changed the Course of LGBTQ+ History

For Women's History Month, we salute activists who've made LGBTQ+ history from the 1950s through the 2020s.

Biden Marks Pulse Anniversary With Call to Action

We must do more than remember the tragedy, the president says; we must address gun violence and anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

History Repeating

The Advocate and activist-artists Ryan O'Connell, Elle Moxley, Dalila Ali Rajah, and Jake Wesley Rogers pay homage to oft-overlooked historical figures.

Inside the Fight for the Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson

Trans activist Reina Gossett accuses out filmmaker David France of stealing her work to make his film about the Stonewall icon. But there's more than scandal beneath the surface.

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Marsha's House, NYC LGBTQ+ Shelter, Accused of Abuse and Neglect

The shelter is the only one in the city's system dedicated to LGBTQ+ adults.

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

Murders of LGBTQ+ People Often Go Unsolved. We're Telling Their Stories.

In an ongoing series in The Advocate, we're looking into cold cases in hopes of shedding new light on the investigations.

Dems Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Americans

As the end of Black History Month draws near, Democrats are continuing to give credit where credit is due.

Seattle Might Rename One of Their Schools After Marsha P. Johnson

A resolution was passed by the Seattle School Board to revamp its policies and curriculum so LGBTQ+ youth and identity are affirmed citywide. 

Sylvia Rivera Gets a Place in the National Portrait Gallery

The pioneering activist is the first transgender American to be featured in the gallery, located at the Smithsonian Institution.

Op-ed: We Will Not Be Silent About the 'Stonewall' Movie

Larry Kramer and others can't tell us to be quiet about Roland Emmerich's forthcoming film, say 11 Latino queer activists.

A youth's call to action on this Day of NO Silence

The Day of NO Silence emerges as a powerful call to action, transforming a day of quiet solidarity into a loud, unapologetic movement against the ongoing discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ youths in schools.

Billy Porter, Megan Rapinoe, BLM Founders Among Time 100 LGBTQ+ Icons

The magazine honored many out figures and allies in its roundup of the world's "most influential" people.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Why a Trans Group Interrupted Phoenix Pride

The disrupters in Arizona were inspired by Black Lives Matter's action at Toronto Pride.

A Gender-Expansive Opera Makes History on Trans Day of Remembrance

The trans-themed opera As One will be performed by an exclusively trans and nonbinary cast.

Why Are So Many Trans Women of Color Murdered Every Year?

A culture that dehumanizes trans women is complicit, writes Joanna Cifredo of the National Center for Transgender Equality.

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day.