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Out congressman gave an impassioned tribute to Beyoncé on the House floor
“She stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community—the LGBTQ+ community.”
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A drag ball in Harlem was one of the biggest social events in 1920s New York
In 1936, a Black queen took home the top prize for the first time in the nearly 70 years that the “Odd Fellows” Ball had been taking place.
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The Black lesbian who made American history (repeatedly)
Bill Clinton wanted to nominate her to the Supreme Court, but she was too ill when he got the chance.
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Someone was always chasing Storme DeLarverie. Then she stopped running
She may have thrown the first punch at Stonewall, but her legacy is so much bigger than that.
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How to build Black LGBTQ+ power in 2023
Across the country, exceptional Black LGBTQ+ leaders are stepping up to run for public office. Here are some of the candidates running this year.
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The search engine’s daddy is a Black gay man
Alan Emtage is to the Internet what Billy Porter is to fashion – an icon. And you use his biggest invention every single day.
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10 Black LGBTQ+ heroes honored on stamps
With these commemorative stamps, some queer Black heroes are getting special recognition.
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Imani Woody is helping the older community thrive
Woody, who describes herself as old and gay, is building a communal residence for older LGBTQ+ people.
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Don’t just read about Black history. Create it.
HRC’s Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative explores her place in Black history.
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I lived unapologetically as a Black gay man in the 70s. Now I’m aging with pride & dignity.
“So much has changed and I know my generation has made a significant contribution to the growth,” writes activist Alston Green.