Who Is To Receive God’s Love? A Response to Kim Burrell’s Homophobic Sermon
Dr. Wilhelmina Perry of LGBT Faith Leaders of African Descent lays out why gospel singer Kim Burrell's homophobic sermon has very real repercussions for the LGBTQ community.
Mississippi Transgender Woman Mesha Caldwell is First Reported Trans Killing of 2017
Mississippi resident Mesha Caldwell, a black transgender woman, was found dead outside of Canton, Mississippi. Police are investigating the death as a homicide.
We Aren’t Roommates
"There are days when I want to go back into the closet -- especially as a means of survival." Apartment hunting as a queer couple has its challenges. Kadia Tubman reflects.
Skye Mockabee, Trans Woman in Cleveland, Found Dead in Parking Lot
A black transgender woman named Skye Mockabee was found dead in a parking lot in Cleveland on Saturday, August 30.
Mississippi Nurse Dee Whigham Becomes 16th Trans Person Murdered in 2016
The promising young nurse was found stabbed in a hotel room near Biloxi, Miss., where she had traveled to attend a rodeo with friends.
Social Justice Orgs Urge Presidential Candidates to Prioritize Black LGBT Women
A group of leading LGBT social justice orgs, including Georgia Equality, GLAAD, NBJC, and NCLR, have signed a letter calling on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Deeniqua Dodds Becomes The Fifteenth Transgender Person To Be Killed In 2016
On July 4, black transwoman Deeniquia Dodds was the victim of a gunshot wound to the neck in Northeast, Washington, D.C., and was on life support for nine days before passing away.
A Queer Femme Traveling Solo: The Sounds of Cartagena
Rachel Wangeci Kigano documents her journey as a queer women traveling solo in Cartagena, Colombia.
Lifting the Ban on Openly Transgender Troops Was Long Overdue
For years, transgender troops have defended the country with dedication and dignity — but the military has not always shown them the same care.
A Black Lives Matter Leader Opens Up About Marrying Her Partner
Black Lives Matter cofounder Patrisse Cullors shares how she and her partner Janaya, a black trans immigrant, are building a new narrative about marriage -- one that is steeped in the intersections of black love.
Transgender Woman Settles Case Against Hotel that Got Her Jailed for Eight Days
Meagan Taylor was arrested last July in Iowa while staying at Drury Inn with a friend after staff called police to report ‘two men’ engaged in prostitution.
How 2 Sisters Bonded When One of Them Transitioned
A star of OITNB and her sister share their story of love and hope.