How This QWOC is Helping Make Political History
Brooklyn native Kaz Mitchell is helping elect the borough's first openly gay District Attorney, Marc Fliedner.
Meet Two of the Queer Women of Color Masterminds Behind NYC Pride
Eboni Munn and Michele Irimia of the Heritage of Pride debunk some of the myths about NYC Pride and share why this year is one of the city's most inclusive Prides yet.
Embracing Left Turns and Lessons
Our journey is a winding road. Here's why one woman chose to be a constant student of life.
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.
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.
New FDA Anti-Smoking Campaign Targets LGBTQ Youth
Of the more than 2 million LGBT young adults in the U.S., more than 800,000 smoke occasionally. That's nearly half. The FDA has launched a new campaign, "This Free Life," to reduce that number.
QTWoC Chronicles: Boundaries are the New Black
What happens when two Black queer women sell all their possessions, quit their cozy careers, and decide to drive across the country in an RV?! Find out in ELIXHER's QTWoC Chronicles. In their final entry, Tabia and Mimie talk about moving back to Georgia and maintaining the balance they achieved while living off the grid.
Forging a New Path: A Conversation with Dr. Wilhelmina Perry
Dr. Wilhelmina Perry, 79, is a Harlem native and the Administrative Coordinator of advocacy group LGBT Faith Leaders of African Descent. Although she had been having romantic relationships with girls since elementary school, Perry didn't come into her sexuality until she met her late partner, Toni, at the age of 40.
Rooted in Herstory: Circle of Voices Celebrates LGBTQ Legends
Circle of Voices, Inc. recently hosted their annual tribute event, Digging Up Da Sistah Roots 3, in Brooklyn, New York.
What You Missed This Week 7.25.14: Beyond Marriage, Florida & More
Stay in the know! The Black Youth Project releases report on marriage equality; Florida appeal court blocks freedom to marry; and more news relevant to you.
President Obama Drafts Executive Order On LGBT Job Discrimination
President Obama drafts executive order on LGBT job discrimination.
WNBA Launches Groundbreaking Pride Initiative
Yesterday, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) launched a historic and groundbreaking Pride initiative, WNBA Pride, making it the first professional sports league to initiate an integrated marketing, media, grassroots and social responsibility program.