Ma Rainey, the “Mother of the Blues,” who also helped shape what would become rock ’n’ roll, launched her career from New ...

In the decade after the Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage, the lesbian and gay movement has radicalized.

When Giselle Byrd received the news that she was chosen to be the next executive director of The Theater Offensive, she was ...

Queer history can be found throughout New York City, although much has gone unmarked, obscured, or forgotten over the decades.

The Trump administration is planning to slash specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

I feel so blessed that my experience has been an uplifting one and has been filled with so much support and validation,” ...

Known now as a major exponent of the “Negro Renaissance,” Alexander Gumby is among the most forgotten Blacks ever to have lived in Harlem.

Queen Out is a new queer rave series that aims to recover a sense of inclusivity and diversity in San Francisco's nightlife ...

Advocates emphasize the importance of year-round support for LGBTQ+ rights, addressing challenges and disparities faced by ...

Great Black Hope has already drawn wide praise from critics, authors, and literary figures alike. “It feels so particular to my observations and obsessions,” Franklin says of his debut novel. “It felt ...

During Pride month, several Seattle-area residents shared their insights and experiences living as a part of Washington’s LGBTQ+ community in the age of Trump.

A new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.