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Kemp Expresses Support for Anti-LGBTQ Legislation + Appoints Transition Team

Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his policy plans as governor, again expressed his support of “religious freedom” legislation, and appointed a transition team containing an anti-LGBTQ activist as well as a g...

Are bNAbs More Helpful for HIV Prevention?

Atlanta is one of 50 cities conducting a test study to find out that very thing.

Lesbian Atlanta Chef Will Appear on Finale of “Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge” Tonight

Deborah VanTrece will represent Atlanta on the Food Network tonight, as she competes for the $25,000 prize. The owner of Twisted Soul has made it to the final three, outlasting two other contestants. Twisted...

State Senator and LGBTQ Activists Arrested at Capitol Protest

Fifteen protesters were arrested on Tuesday during a demonstration that called for the tallying of the uncounted ballots from last week’s election, reported WSB-TV 2. Protestors filled the Capitol’s second f...

Atlanta Researcher Among Experts that Say Trump’s Gender Redefinition Could be Detrimental to Trans Mental Health

Back in October, a memo from the Department of Health and Human Services was revealed stating that the Trump administration was considering narrowing the definition of gender to only include biological male and...

National Trans Health Conference in ATL Next Weekend

In the midst of the battle for equal rights for the transgender community, individuals are standing up one by one, declaring better healthcare, benefits, and humane treatment for all across the community. They ...

Atlanta Reality Show to Feature its First Gay Couple

Reality show “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" will feature its first gay male couple as regular cast members, reported The Blast. Atlanta natives Prince Carter and Zachary Jones have signed on for the upcoming seaso...

Drag Queen Story Hour cancellation claims are false, says library

Children gather round, sitting on the floor with their legs crossed. Eyes are locked on a drag queen as they listen intently to a story of magic and adventure. This is the scene brought to libraries across the ...

Georgia Power Honored by Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Power received the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s (AGLCC) 2018 Corporate Ally of the Year award. The AGLCC honored the company for their economic growth and advancement within Atlanta’s L...

Sandy Springs Man Denied Landscaping Service Because of Sexuality

Colton Southworth of Sandy Springs, GA was denied landscaping service because of his sexuality, reported the Bay Area Reporter. When Southworth and his husband bought a new home in July, they decided to land...

City of Atlanta Settles After Firing of Fire Chief for Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs

The City of Atlanta has agreed upon a $1.2 million settlement with ex-Atlanta Fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his firing after comparing homosexuality to bestiality, reported WSB. Cochran was fired in January...

A time of reckoning: Atlanta's LGBTQ community addresses racism problem

Recent Wins for LGBTQ Families

LGBTQ Education Bill Passes Illinois House of Representatives

United Methodist Church to Investigate Irregularities in LGBTQ Vote

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

Gay Singer Sam Smith Comes Out as Non-Binary Genderqueer

Bisexual YouTuber Lily Singh gets Late Night NBC Talk Show

Netflix Cancels ‘One Day at a Time’