Black transgender woman gunned down in Chicago
Redd, also known as Barbie to her friends, is the 26th known trans or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence this year.
September 11, 2024
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Kandii Redd, Award-Winning Trans Performer, Killed in Kansas City
Redd was stabbed to death, and police are still seeking a suspect.
August 15, 2022
Sir Lady Java, drag artist and activist who performed alongside the famous, has died
She appeared with celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Pryor, and Don Rickles, and challenged a law against drag performances.
November 20, 2024
This Woman Performed With Richard Pryor When Being Trans Was Illegal
A Black trans woman bucking the law, the legendary Sir Lady Java performed alongside men like Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., and Don Rickles.
September 16, 2022
Here are the 30 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year
The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.
November 20, 2024
Utah violated rights of trans woman inmate who performed surgery on herself, DOJ finds
The Utah corrections department strongly disagreed with the finding, saying it was “blindsided” by the timing and had been working to resolve identified issues.
March 25, 2024
SNL Takes on Jussie Smollett: 'I Broke Humanity'
Fox News "banshee" Jeanine Pirro doesn't come off great in the skit, either.
March 3, 2019
SNL's Village People Will 'Shave Ivanka's Head' if Trump Plays 'YMCA'
A spoof version of the group has had it with the president playing songs at his rallies.
October 26, 2020
Black Trans Women Shot to Death in Georgia, Mississippi
Bianca "Muffin" Bankz of Atlanta was a formerly homeless woman rebuilding her life, and Dominique Jackson of Jackson, Miss., was a community leader. Both were just 30.
February 4, 2021
SNL Channels 'Pose,' 'Drag Race' in Parody of LGBTQ Town Hall
A drag performance by Billy Porter? Gaga quotes from Joe Biden? Things got super-queer.
October 14, 2019
Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day
McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians.
October 8, 2018
Naya Rivera Confirmed Dead at 33 in Drowning Accident at Calif. Lake
A massive search had been under way since the Glee star was discovered missing last Wednesday.
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July 13, 2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance Honors Those We've Lost to Violence
There have been 32 violent deaths of trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in 2022 -- and 300 in the decade these numbers have been tracked.
November 20, 2022
No, no, no, no way
Oscar turns its golden back on Dreamgirls' and Volver's gay fans--but it's an interesting year for the lesbians.
January 23, 2007
Trans Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Beautiful Trans Lives Stolen
Sunday honors trans lives lost and remembers bold lives lived.
November 18, 2022
The 'Mark Robinson' effect: When they can't have trans bodies, they attack them
In a world where hypocrisy runs rampant, politicians like Mark Robinson preach hate while secretly desiring what they condemn, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
September 20, 2024
Comedy Continues to Be #SoStraight #SoWhite #SoMale
The lack of diversity in entertainment goes beyond TV and movies.
February 23, 2016
Hillary Clinton announces national LGBT steering committee
Hillary Clinton's campaign announced today the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary"--a national steering committee made up of more than 65 LGBT leaders (full list included below), all of whom have personally endorsed Clinton for president.
June 28, 2007
The State of LGBT Equality in Africa
Homophobia thrives in most countries in Africa, making the continent an oppressive place to live for countless LGBT people.
November 17, 2014
7 Things That Are Everything: The Muppets, Shamir, Scream Queens
Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the biggest night on the small screen, screaming queens, and the return of that darling diva, Miss Piggy.
September 18, 2015