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.
August 2, 2024
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Legendary Poet Maya Angelou Dies at 86
The award-winning author and civil rights activist died Wednesday at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C.
May 28, 2014
This Just In: Hillary Clinton Recites Maya Angelou to 11-Year-Old Girl
Marley Dias of #1000BlackGirlBooks interviews Clinton for Elle.
October 6, 2016
Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys' Only Black Character
The actor discusses his roles in 30 Rock and Boys, and his plan to honor Maya Angelou.
May 29, 2018
Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, Cheyenne Jackson, Clinton Expected at Life Ball 2012
Europe's largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser, Vienna's Life Ball, just announced the star-studded lineup of performers and speakers for its 20th anniversary event this month.
The May 19 extravaganza will feature performances by the Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, and out actor Cheyenne Jackson. Bill Clinton and poet Maya Angelou will give speeches as well. A fashion show organized by Vogue Italia is also on the agenda.
May 7, 2012
Drag Race's Chi Chi DeVayne on the Secret to Her Positivity
The Advocate spoke with the RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars contestant after she sashayed away.
February 16, 2018
How 'Dominatrix' Drag Queens Whipped 'To Wong Foo' Stars Into Shape
NBC's Today re-released vintage interviews with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.
September 3, 2020
Ready for the Caitlyn Jenner Tour?
The most famous transgender woman in the world may be coming to a city near you.
October 21, 2015
Randy Rainbow Skewers Antigay Marjorie Taylor Greene to Streisand Tune
Rainbow takes on QAnon darling Greene to Barbra Streisand's smash hit from A Star Is Born.
February 3, 2021
Richard Blanco, Gay Latino, Named Inaugural Poet
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Richard Blanco, a partnered gay man and Cuban immigrant, will deliver an original poem at President Obama's inauguration on January 21.
January 9, 2013
MJ Honored in Star-Studded Tribute
Michael Jackson's memorial preempts cable news coverage of the sham Iranian presidential election, closes freeways, and brings out a ton of stars to pay tribute.
July 7, 2009
Perez Hilton On the Gawker Scandal: 'Aspire Higher'
Once the king of outing celebs, gay blogger Perez Hilton tells The Advocate he agrees that Gawker needed to pull its recent story outing a media executive.
July 21, 2015
Gay Penguin Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books
A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. And Tango Makes Three, released in 2005 and co-written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, was the most ''challenged'' book in public schools and libraries for the second straight year, according to the American Library Association. ''The complaints are that young children will believe that homosexuality is a lifestyle that is acceptable. The people complaining, of course, don't agree with that,'' Judith Krug, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, told the Associated Press on Tuesday.
May 7, 2008
Just rehab those slurs away
Gayhab is only the latest twist in the slur rehab biz. Everybody's so tetchy, a whole Sesame Street alphabet of offense is available for rehabbing.
March 12, 2007
Grindr to Offer Screenshot Blocking, Ability to 'Unsend' Pics
The gay hookup app also released a "Holistic Security Guide" to educate users on protective measures.
December 12, 2019
Colman Domingo: Big Gay Showstopper
The Big Gay Sketch Show's breakout star talks about spoofing RuPaul, beating Next Fall's Geoffrey Nauffts, and drinking with Tara Reid.
April 13, 2010
Sally Ride and Nina Otero-Warren to Be 1st LGBTQ+ Faces on U.S. Coins
The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
October 12, 2021
LGBTQ+ support for Kamala Harris can't be taken for granted – especially in swing states
Here’s what you can do to influence potential voters in your life.
October 4, 2024
Transphobic Texas Democrat finds home for bigotry in state Republican Party
After losing her primary to a queer Black woman, Shawn Thierry decided to switch to the GOP.
September 3, 2024
Where Does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Stand Today?
The famous "dream" is still not a reality for many Americans.
August 28, 2016