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Oprah Tells Story of Her Brother Lost to AIDS at GLAAD Awards

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 16, 2024

In an emotional speech, Opray gave a tearful tribute to late brother Jeffrey Lee, who died at 29 in 1989.

Hate Climb? Aussie Man Avoids Rainbow-Painted Stairs by Crawling Up Railing

Mar 16, 2024

An Australian man chose to straddle a hand rail rather than walk on stairs painted with the colors of Pride.

Gay Rights Firebrand David Mixner Dies at 77

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 12, 2024

Author and political activist David B. Mixner was famously arrested while protesting Clinton's infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy

This Popular California Beach Town Just Voted to Ban LGBTQ Pride Flags on City Buildings

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 7, 2024

More than 58% of voters reportedly cast ballots in favor of Measure B, which would prohibit Pride, breast cancer awareness and religious flags.

Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Celebrates First Goal Since Coming Out

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 6, 2024

Jankto let out a roar of delight that seemed to be a celebration on multiple levels.

Men Involved With Pride Flag Peeing Now Want to Apologize

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 28, 2024

According to the Columbus City Attorney's Office, city prosecutors filed multiple misdemeanor charges against 20-year-old Trey Samuel Fetzer.

Police Will Be Allowed to March in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras, but Not in Uniform

Police Will Be Allowed to March in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras, but Not in Uniform

By Rod McGuirk | Feb 28, 2024

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers agreed Wednesday to relax their ban on police marching in their annual parade with a compromise condition that officers do not wear uniforms.

Police Banned from Sydney's Pride March After Jesse Baird, Luke Davies Murders

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 26, 2024

Police have been disinvited from Sydney, Australia's Mardi Gras celebrations this year after two boyfriends were shot to death by one's cop ex-boyfriend. Police Officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been charged with two counts of murder.

Did Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Intentionally Like a Homophobic Post?

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 20, 2024

Tennis star Taylor Fritz has some explaining to do. The world No. 10-ranked player recently found himself in some hot water with sports fans when he appeared to like a homophobic social media post from American MMA fighter Sean Strickland.

Watch: Man Urinates on Pride Flag in Columbus, Ohio

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 18, 2024

Authorities in Columbus, Ohio, are searching for a man caught on camera urinating on a Pride flag. Police are reportedly now investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Watch: Out Soccer Player Zander Murray Gets a Fab Drag Makeover

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 17, 2024

U.K. drag performer Cherry West gave Murray the look of a lifetime.

Watch: Republican Candidate Valentina Gomez Uses Flamethrower to Burn LGBTQ-Friendly Books

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 17, 2024

The Missouri Secretary of State candidate posted the viral campaign video that seemed to speak to rightwing voters.

Man Loses It Over Being Seated Next to Gay Couple

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 6, 2024

The man then allegedly assaulted his dinner date and smashed her phone after she told him to leave the gay couple alone.

Out Footballer Jake Daniels Urges Something 'Needs to Change' With Sport

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 5, 2024

Daniels became the first out English footballer in 2022.

Two Gay Bars in Seattle Were Just Raided By the Police, Fire, and Liquor Board

By Emell Adolphus | Jan 31, 2024

Seattle's Joint Enforcement Team reportedly entered two popular bars and issued citations.

Tom Daley Decided to Come Out Retirement for This Reason

By Emell Adolphus | Jan 31, 2024

His son, Robbie, reportedly inspired him with a few special words.

Has Saying 'Straight' Become Offensive? This High School Teacher Allegedly Thinks So

By Emell Adolphus | Jan 19, 2024

A Seattle high school teacher is in hot water after allegedly berating a student of their use of the term "straight," which he felt implies that LGBTQ people must be "crooked."

Florida GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Pride Flags in Schools, Saying they're Bad for Students

Florida GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Pride Flags in Schools, Saying they're Bad for Students

By Brendan Farrington | Jan 19, 2024

A bill advanced by Florida Republicans would ban teachers and other government employees from displaying a rainbow flag -- even wearing one as a lapel pin for a day -- but they could hang the full-size flag of any "recognized nation" as long as they want.

Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced Hit Record Last Year in U.S.

By Emell Adolphus | Jan 12, 2024

There were at least 510 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country last year.

You Won't Believe Why the Museum Had to Apologize to Madonna

By Emell Adolphus | Jan 11, 2024

The museum mischaracterized and diminished Madonna's involvement in the HIV/AIDS awareness movement.

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