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July 8, 2011 | ELIXHER

LGBTQA Youth Of Color Say ‘You Can’t Fight Violence With Violence

Gender JUST youth leaders respond to increased policing and profiling, racist attacks, and harassment after recent incidents violence in Boystown/Lakeview.

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July 1, 2011 | ELIXHER

Gay and Lesbian Uptown Manhattan Residents Celebrate Historic New York Same Sex Marriage Victory

When New York legalized same-sex marriage last week, rejoicing erupted at the Stonewall Inn and throughout New York City. But in uptown Manhattan, where being a member of the black or … Read More

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June 24, 2011 | ELIXHER

GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love: Class of 2011 - B. Cole

At the ripe young age of 21, B. Cole landed a job many people far older than she can only dream of: She worked in the White House, directing leadership … Read More

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June 17, 2011 | ELIXHER

Lesbian Tells of Stabbing Ordeal in South Africa’s Spate of Homophobic Attacks

A South African lesbian has described how she was repeatedly stabbed by a stranger in the latest of a spate of homophobic attacks against women in the country. … Read More

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June 10, 2011 | ELIXHER

Harlem Pastor Divided Over Uptown Pride Picnic, But One Openly-Gay Pastor Will Host Service

Not all Harlem pastors have a problem with an upcoming gay pride picnic.

A openly gay Harlem pastor said he plans to host a service in Marcus Garvey Park during … Read More

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June 3, 2011 | ELIXHER

Recipients of civil union license: ‘We wanted to make a statement’

In Cook County, Janean Watkins and Lakeesha Harris camped overnight outside the Daley Center to be the first in line as the state’s new civil-unions law kicked in.

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May 27, 2011 | ELIXHER

How to Cure Homophobia in Sports

Just when it seemed like the NBA was turning the corner on embracing gay athletes and employees, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah hurled an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kye … Read More

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May 20, 2011 | ELIXHER

I Was Born a Boy

Janet Mock has an enviable career, a supportive man, and a fabulous head of hair. But she’s also got a remarkable secret that she’s kept from almost everyone she knows. Now, she breaks her silence.

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May 13, 2011 | ELIXHER

Uganda: Parliament Committee Backs Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The Ugandan parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has regrettably recommended passage of the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, including retaining the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” Human Rights Watch said today. The committee’s report, as seen … Read More

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May 6, 2011 | ELIXHER

South Africa killing of lesbian Nogwaza ‘a hate crime’

The brutal killing of a South African lesbian activist has been condemned as a hate crime by Human Rights Watch.

The US-based group has urged the police to do more to … Read More