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Jeremy Allen White to star as a bisexual man in upcoming Netflix romance

The Bear hottie is playing a bisexual man whose life is "punctuated by anonymous encounters with men."

Brooklyn Transphobic Attacker Sentenced to 20 Years

Mashawn Sonds, 26, was convicted of first-degree assault as a hate crime on Wednesday for a brutal 2014 assault that left a Native American trans woman with permanent brain damage. 

Kidd Creole Convicted of Stabbing Death of Homeless Man in 'Gay Panic'

The rapper claimed self-defense, but prosecutors said he killed in a fit of homophobic rage.

Police Seek 17-Year-Old Suspect in Dancer O’Shae Sibley's Stabbing Death

Friends remembered a talented artist and loving gay man.

Christine Quinn Marries Partner Kim Catullo

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn married her longtime partner Kim Catullo in a ceremony Saturday, becoming the highest-profile official to wed since the marriage equality law took effect last year.

Gay Columnist: Holding Hands Can Still Pose a Risk

Recent attacks in New York indicate why gay people still have reason to be afraid, writes New York Times columnist Frank Bruni.

Troy Perry's pride

June 1970 saw the nation's first gay pride parades. Here, the unabridged recollection of L.A.'s maiden march, told by Metropolitan Community Church founder Troy Perry.

Sam Smith Heckled Near Central Park, Called 'Groomer'

The British pop singer was just trying to enjoy a stroll along Central Park when an afternoon constitutional turned into a hateful incident.

Iowa Man Arrested for Vandalizing Pride Flag

Blazing Saddle owners publicly released surveillance video of the crime.

Out New York City council head boycotts St. Pat's parade

Christine Quinn will attend several breakfasts before New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade today, along with Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, but the city's first openly gay city council leader will not join the 150,000 marchers on Fifth Avenue after organizers rejected compromise attempts and barred Irish gays and lesbians from joining the festivities for the 16th straight year.

17-Year-Old Indicted on Hate Crime Charges for O’Shae Sibley Murder

Dmitry Popov faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Melissa Harris-Perry Is Coming Back to TV

BET News's election coverage will be anchored by two outspoken LGBT allies. 

Are You a Queer Floridian Contemplating a Move to New York City?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants you, but make sure to bring an open mind, thick skin, sharp elbows, and a thick wallet.

Police Release Video of Suspect in NYC Antigay Hate Crime

On September 14, two men became the target of antigay slurs and physical violence while walking through Midtown Manhattan.

Teen cites 'gay panic' in Brooklyn slaying

A Brooklyn, N.Y., teenager has been indicted on murder charges for fatally stabbing a man because he was gay, Kings County prosecutors said Thursday.

Suspect Arrested in Beating Death of Trans Man in New York City

Kenneth Bostick died nine days after he was found unconscious on a Manhattan sidewalk.

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Don't Let History Forget About Compton's Cafeteria Riot

Three years before Stonewall, drag queens and transgender women stood up to police violence during a tense August night.

Stonewall Dancer Bobby Soletto Dies After COVID-19 Battle

Soletto was a witness to history, a determined activist, and a devoted husband.