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'Rustin' co-writer was told film could 'never get made' so he made it anyway

Breece delivered an inspiring speech on the power of visibility at the Los Angeles Equality Awards.

PHOTOS: Hong Kong Pride Sparks Rainbow 'Umbrella Revolution'

Hong Kong Pride attendees added umbrellas to the standard mix of rainbow flags, clothing, and face paint as a nod of support for pro-democracy demonstrators.

Stonewall Inn Declared NYC Landmark

The officials who determine which New York City buildings are historic declared the Stonewall Inn a landmark following a public hearing.

David Carter, Historian of Stonewall, Dead at 67

Carter wrote what's considered the definitive history of the Stonewall uprising.

Stonewall Inn on the Verge of Becoming a Landmark

New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission is expected to declare the Stonewall Inn a city landmark after public hearings this week.

Stonewall Riot Girl

With husband and filmmaking partner David Heilbroner, celebrated documentarian Kate Davis tackles the ugly truth about the Stonewall riots in Stonewall Uprising. Why? Ask her ex-girlfriend.

Sifting Through the Stonewall Morass

No single movie nor any one book can completely tell the story of the riots.

Tuc Watkins Is the Bisexual in 'Boys in the Band'

The out father of twins returns for the 50th anniversary of The Boys in the Band, bringing wisdom and knowledge to a universal struggle. 

Covering Stonewall: Journalism Before the Rainbow

The riots of June 28, 1969, not only gave birth to the movement for LGBT rights but empowered closeted journalists to come out and lead their own revolution.

Op-ed: Remembering Stonewall Veteran Danny Garvin

A historian of LGBT history remembers a man who lived a full, fascinating, inspiring life.

Chelsea Manning: Still Fighting for the Most Vulnerable

In blogs, tweets, and handwritten letters from prison, the former Army intelligence specialist is still trying to change the world.

An Essential Reading List on Police and Pride

Some so-called experts say police belong at Pride, but this law librarian believes they need to do their homework.

Mika Campaigns Against Antigay Slurs, Supporters Get Banned

The gay singer sought to 'break the silence' about hate language on Twitter. But that message isn't getting through to other social media outlets.

Janelle Monáe Wishes 'UglyDolls' Had Been Around When She Was Bullied

The actress and musician chats with The Advocate about the queer allegory in UglyDolls and her favorite Cabbage Patch doll who helped her feel represented. 

Op-ed: How Bradley Manning Changed Fate of Whistleblowers

Soldier Bradley Manning now faces up to 136 years in prison for espionage charges.

Before Stonewall: The Women's House of Detention Changed Queer History

The historian Hugh Ryan will change how you think about our history.

What Came of the Stonewall Rebels

With today marking the anniversary of Stonewall, we take a look at some of the people who participated in the riots and how Stonewall shaped their lives.

PHOTOS: The Rally Kicks Off Pride Weekend in NYC

New York City's 45th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Rally launched the weekend with Michelle Visage, Demi Lovato, Sharon Needles, and Betty Who.

Coca-Cola's LGBTQ Ads Spur Boycott Calls in Hungary

Leaders of the conservative party are outraged by the advertisements.