NASCAR Racer Zach Herrin Wears His Gay Identity Proudly
The out motorsports contender found sponsors turning their back on him — until one of the most influential LGBTQ+ organizations took his phone call.
MARCH 22, 2023
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NASCAR Partners With LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Diversity Training
"We know that fans of NASCAR look different, they love different, they're differently able ... This gives us an opportunity to let them know that we see them as well as support them."
JANUARY 6, 2022
Gay Race Car Driver Zach Herrin Makes NASCAR Debut
It's an important step in his return to the sport he left for ten years.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Watch: Hulu's Black History Month Series Features Queer Entomologist
"To study insects is to study diversity," Dr. Sammy says in an episode of Your Attention Please, which shines a spotlight on Black innovators.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
A Lexus in Wolf’s Clothing
Well-known for its impeccably built luxury cars, Lexus now wants to wear racing stripes
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
'Time to Relocate:' Company Fleeing Georgia After Passage of Antigay Bill
A telecom business based in Decatur, Ga. stands by a tweet declaring it's moving out of state because of antigay legislation passed by the senate.
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
The Moment Johnny Weir Cried in Sochi
Olympian and gay ice skater Johnny Weir on his love for Russia, that one time he called LGBT activists 'idiots' (and then apologized), and the importance of a great pair of leggings.
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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NASCAR CEO on Leave of Absence After Shocking Arrest
Brian France was arrested Sunday night for driving while intoxicated in New York; police also found a controlled substance in his car.
AUGUST 7, 2018
Was Fox Sports Transphobic in Ignoring Amy Schneider at Pride Game?
The channel didn't televise the trans Jeopardy! champ throwing out the first pitch at the San Francisco Giants' Pride Game, leading to some accusations of transphobia.
JUNE 14, 2022
Welcome to the party
On our 40th birthday we're making you a promise: For you and for The Advocate, the best is yet to come.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
Bubba Wallace to Don Lemon: Whatever the FBI Says, a Noose Was Hung
The African-American NASCAR driver doesn't agree with the FBI that it was simply a "garage pull" found above his stock car.
JUNE 24, 2020
Kal Penn Comes Out, Reveals Engagement to Boyfriend of 11 Years
"I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people. There's no timeline on this stuff," Penn said.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Randy Rainbow on Trump's Racism, Desperation: 'Poor Deplorable Troll'
The gay comedian mines The Little Mermaid for a hilarious indictment of the flailing president.
JULY 6, 2020
Nev. Politician: Gays Are Unconstitutional Since They Can't Procreate
John Carlo, running for Clark County School Board, went on a truly bizarre rant while speaking at a church.
APRIL 18, 2022