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fromGothamist
1 hour ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Politics of Black hair: why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora

Disputes over natural Black hairstyles highlight ongoing colonial influences on grooming standards in schools and workplaces across the African and Caribbean diaspora.
#transgender
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
SF LGBT

Zendaya bought a wedding dress for a lesbian bride & made it the "sparkliest week" of her life - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago
Right-wing politics

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
16 hours ago
LGBT

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
NYC LGBT

Drag queens sing at hospital with 7-year-old super fan after medical emergency - LGBTQ Nation

Anwyn Watts, a young girl, finds joy and support from drag queens during her health struggles, becoming an ally and being crowned Princess of Pride.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Zendaya bought a wedding dress for a lesbian bride & made it the "sparkliest week" of her life - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian couple won a wedding dress shopping experience, receiving a dream dress paid for by Zendaya and styled by Law Roach.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
LGBT
fromQueerty
16 hours ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Drag queens sing at hospital with 7-year-old super fan after medical emergency - LGBTQ Nation

Anwyn Watts, a young girl, finds joy and support from drag queens during her health struggles, becoming an ally and being crowned Princess of Pride.
fromBustle
2 days ago

Anne Hathaway Actually Found A Way To Wear Fashion's Fave Lingerie At The Office

Hathaway wore a noir Diotima bralette with thick fuzzy straps over a lavender bodysuit, tucked into straight-cut high-waisted jeans and cinched with a black belt.
Fashion & style
Television
fromQueerty
2 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Women behind the lens: I grew up hating my natural hair. But I transformed that pain into something empowering'

I create sculptural hairstyles using my natural hair as a material. I add some extensions, and shape it with thread and wire. A sculpture can take me from 30 minutes to more than six hours.
Writing
fromWomen's Health
4 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
2 years ago

Tom Ford on designing underwear for the well endowed & the time he had to shave a male model's butt - Queerty

Tom Ford shares insights on his fashion career and design techniques after selling his brand and retiring from the industry.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
fromQueerty
1 day ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
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#transgender-day-of-visibility
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
SF LGBT

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
fromMission Local
4 days ago
SF LGBT

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

"A dyke is not a singular thing": Emily Lipson's new monograph resists queer stereotypes

The series centres a community whose visibility has too often been shaped by external gaze rather than self-definition. A 'dyke' is not a singular thing. The community isn't narrow, unified, or clean. It is not only cis lesbians for example. It includes trans masc men, trans femme women, nonbinary people, and bisexuals.
Photography
Paris food
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Powerful things happen when queer people get in the same room': Inside a new NYC salon

Living Room Lectures is a monthly LGBTQ+ educational series held in a Williamsburg apartment that explores queer perspectives on various topics while raising funds for charitable causes.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
SF LGBT
#emily-ratajkowski
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

EmRata Stole Carrie Bradshaw's Sexy Bodycon Mini & Gave It A 2026 Refresh

Emily Ratajkowski draws inspiration from Carrie Bradshaw's iconic fashion, updating classic looks with modern styling elements.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

EmRata Stole Carrie Bradshaw's Sexy Bodycon Mini & Gave It A 2026 Refresh

Emily Ratajkowski draws inspiration from Carrie Bradshaw's iconic fashion, updating classic looks with modern styling elements.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromGaycities
6 days ago

Luke Evans in sheer briefs is about to create a New York tourism boom - GayCities

For over 50 years, Richard O'Brien's campy sci-fi classic has delighted LGBTQ+ audiences both onscreen and onstage. This especially fresh and hot iteration... looks to both entertain longtime fans of the original while introducing it to a new queer generation.
NYC LGBT
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans' anti-trans politics of fear

Visibility as a transgender person is an act of defiance and essential for advocacy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans' anti-trans politics of fear

Visibility as a transgender person is an act of defiance and essential for advocacy.
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Transgender people as legal scapegoats | amNewYork

Kansas enacted a law revoking transgender individuals' updated driver's licenses and birth certificates, creating legal jeopardy for driving and bathroom use while enabling citizen lawsuits against transgender people.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Meryl Streep reveals Anne Hathaway asked that models 'not be so skeletal' for 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel

Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep return for The Devil Wears Prada 2, addressing model representation in fashion after attending Milan Fashion Week.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Meet the man trying to democratise fashion week by turning it into a party

Fashion commentator Lyas livestreams exclusive fashion week shows to thousands of excluded attendees, democratizing access to an industry historically restricted to elite insiders.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

2026 Spark Prize spotlight: Black Trans Femmes in the Arts builds creative haven amid national debate over transgender rights * Brooklyn Paper

Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Collective supports Black trans young artists by addressing barriers in arts access, housing, employment, and healthcare while building community infrastructure.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Lena Dunham's Designer on Championing Your Inner Child

Designer Ariel Okin's debut book features bold, colorful, family-friendly interiors that reject internet design trends, while turned wood emerges as the next dominant decorative arts trend replacing ceramics.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

A 7-year-old fought for drag queens. When she got sick, they helped her sing again

Drag queens provided joy and support to a 7-year-old girl during her serious medical crisis, highlighting their positive impact in difficult times.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

After US Tennis kicked trans women out, these women came together to create an inclusive club - LGBTQ Nation

A trans-inclusive tennis league was created in Las Vegas after the U.S. Tennis Association banned trans women from women's events.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was very challenging': the exhibition memorialising Black trans deaths across the US

Black nonbinary artist Sage Ni'Ja Whitson visited 91 sites where trans, gender nonconforming, or intersex individuals died, conducting ceremonies and creating a commemorative exhibition honoring these lives.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

What Marc Jacobs Always Understood About Girlhood in Fashion

Marc Jacobs' design career demonstrates how clothing enables women to inhabit and explore girlhood through transformation and reinvention across different life stages.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Park Slope's Shandi Sullivan reclaims her story in Netflix's 'Reality Check' docuseries * Brooklyn Paper

Shandi Sullivan, featured in Netflix's 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' docuseries, receives overwhelming support decades after experiencing sexual assault on the original 2004 show, raising nearly $20,000 for displacement assistance and animal sanctuary dreams.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

PHOTOS: The queerest & most iconic Oscar red carpet fashions that still have us gagging to this day - Queerty

The Oscars red carpet serves as a major fashion spectacle for entertainment fans, with iconic celebrity looks often remembered more than award winners themselves.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Two Drag Race stars reportedly set to appear on Project Runway

According to the social media user who posted the photos, the group were filming for the upcoming season of Project Runway. Now, Entertainment Weekly has seemingly confirmed that the social media post was accurate, and that both drag stars will reportedly appear in the new season of the show.
NYC LGBT
#lgbtq-awards
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

PHOTOS: All the winners & gag-worthy moments from the 2026 Queerties Awards - Queerty

fromQueerty
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

PHOTOS: All the winners & gag-worthy moments from the 2026 Queerties Awards - Queerty

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Queer actress Sophia Bush lauded for comments on white allyship: "She's f**king awesome" - LGBTQ Nation

Sophia Bush advocates for white allyship by urging white people to support Black communities with the same enthusiasm they show for Black culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Learning to accept herself as a bi, trans woman only took some space... and Pride patches - LGBTQ Nation

Van's journey from hiding her bisexuality to openly embracing her trans identity demonstrates how community support enables self-acceptance and resilience against family disapproval.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

A Trumper harassed & shouted slurs at a trans "Drag Race" queen. She got the last laugh. - LGBTQ Nation

Jasmine Kennedie, a trans contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, experienced verbal harassment and was followed by a man on public transit in New York City who used slurs and made political statements targeting her identity.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Miss J Alexander Is Still 'Healing and Dealing' After Reality Check

A '90s runway coach who taught supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee Simmons how to walk a catwalk, Alexander shifted careers in 2003 when one of his pupils, Tyra Banks, tapped him to join her on a little UPN show called America's Next Top Model. As a judge and runway coach for a passel of wannabe supermodels, he transformed into "Miss J," bringing drag to the screen at a time when queerness was vanishingly rare on American TV screens.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Anna Camp Comes Out As Bisexual

I don't think that I've ever said this in a public forum ... I don't even think I've said it fully to even my friends or my family. But as a 43-year-old woman, I'm very proud of myself for owning my sexuality at this age. I think I'm a very strong person for doing it in somewhat of a spotlight, with people criticizing and judging and making assumptions. I'm really proud to be bisexual.
LGBT
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Minneapolis is still aching. Trans state Rep. Leigh Finke says America must not look away. - LGBTQ Nation

Aggressive ICE enforcement in Minneapolis has driven residents into hiding, reduced healthcare and economic access, and produced long-term generational harms.
#kendall-jenner
fromBustle
1 month ago

Teyana Taylor & More Chic Stars Repped Spring 2026's Hottest Trends In 'W' Mag

Teyana Taylor showcased the maximalist layering technique of piling unexpected pieces atop one another, as seen on the runways of Thom Browne and Loewe. Completely decked out in Hermès, the Straw actor wore a collared oat jacket with long, billowy sleeves, left completely open for a skin-baring twist. It was styled with a printed scarf that looped around the collar, evoking a makeshift vest.
Fashion & style
#glitter
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Honorees of the 2026 Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies - San Francisco Bay Times

Three Oakland leaders—Dennise Acio, Sonya Brewer, and Rowena J. Brown—bring diverse expertise in hospitality, somatic therapy, and community organizing to advance justice, connection, and healing in their community.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Brendan Gill is a true advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, not just an ally - LGBTQ Nation

Two leading Democratic candidates share similar policy stances but differ sharply in their recent levels of advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

London Fashion Week featured renewed body diversity as designers cast models across UK sizes 8–22, pushing back against a broader industry trend toward ultra-thinness.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Leanne Borghesi: Practicing Love Out Loud, Onstage and In Community - San Francisco Bay Times

Leanne Borghesi embodies PMLE philosophy by practicing love as a daily discipline and devotion through 30+ years of artistic activism in San Francisco, using music and presence to bridge joy and justice.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Jay Manuel gets candid about ANTM's blackface controversy: "As a person of color ... it was not easy for me" - Queerty

Creative collaboration on the show shifted from intimate, integrity-driven decision-making to corporate-driven demands that produced ethically questionable, racially insensitive creative choices.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

These oft-overlooked icons show why Black queer history still matters (now more than ever) - LGBTQ Nation

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and courageous acts of people of African descent in the United States and around the world. This year, Black History month celebrates its 100th anniversary. And yet, Black History Month has failed to fully acknowledge or celebrate the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people. Just as Pride Month remains overwhelmingly white in its representation, Black History Month continues to be deeply homophobic in its omissions.
LGBT
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
2 months ago

PHOTOS: Hudson Williams, Jeremy Pope, Manu Rios and all the fiercest looks of the week - Queerty

Queer stars and allies showcased bold, runway-ready fashion looks at Fall/Winter 2026 menswear shows and NYC events, blending homage, texture, and theatrical flair.
Fashion & style
fromAol
2 months ago

Kenajooo Is Proof That Confidence Isn't a Size, It's a Decision

Plus-size influencers created visibility, community, and purchasing influence by showcasing real styling, trust, and representation despite industry neglect.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Sydney Sweeney Wore Sheer Lace Tops & Panties In Her New SYRN Campaign

Sydney Sweeney expanded her SYRN lingerie brand with a sold-out launch, a Hollywood Sign publicity stunt, and a romantic Valentine's collection featuring luxurious, provocative pieces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Cardi B celebrates her transgender glam squad: "These are the dolls. I can't live without them." - LGBTQ Nation

Cardi B publicly celebrated and credited her transgender glam squad, spotlighting their cultural impact and influence within drag and mainstream hip-hop.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

12 Powerful LGBTQ+ Celebrity Coming Out Stories That Helped Me Find My Voice

Black LGBTQ+ celebrities' public coming-out experiences provide crucial visibility that helps queer youth embrace their identities and live authentically.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Elon Musk's trans daughter Vivian Wilson stars in Rihanna's latest lingerie campaign - LGBTQ Nation

Vivian Wilson, a 21-year-old transgender model and estranged daughter of Elon Musk, stars in Savage X Fenty's 2026 Valentine's Day campaign while criticizing her father.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

You can practically sniff Zane Phillips' hairy pits in his latest fashion shoot - Queerty

Zane Phillips' TAX magazine shoot spotlights his muscular physique and prominently exposed hairy armpits, generating strong fan reaction and highlighting his rising fashion presence.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

What do you wear when you want to feel sexy & why? - Queerty

We've asked Queerty readers about their preferences when it comes to speedos, jockstraps, thongs and all sorts of scantily clad attire. So this week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we thought we would put it all together. It's time to dress to impress! For some, that means donning a sleek suit or formal wear (we love a man in a tie). Others may feel their most sultry when they're wearing itty-bitty swimwear or short shorts.
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