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WATCH: HRC Releases Video with Billy Porter Urging People to Protest and Vote

Less than 100 days before the 2020 presidential election, the Human Rights Campaign joined forces with Billy Porter to release an inspiring video encouraging people to protest and vote. The video, which feat...

Billy Porter Makes History with Essence Cover

After becoming the first Black gay man to win an acting Emmy and the first male-identified cover star of Allure magazine, Billy Porter has made history yet again by becoming the first openly gay cover star of E...

LGBTQ Celebs Headline “Can’t Cancel Pride” Virtual Fundraiser

Stars like Billy Porter, Melissa Etheridge, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Adam Lambert, and Ricky Martin will be headlining in “Can’t Cancel Pride,” a new virtual fundraiser to raise visibility and money for the LGBT...

Entertainment Weekly’s Illustrated Pride Month Cover Celebrates 18 LGBTQ Icons

Entertainment Weekly (EW) is celebrating Pride Month with its Pride Forever issue, the cover of which pays tribute to LGBTQ icons and changemakers through illustration. The cover, which features illustration...

Billy Porter Gives Sixties Classic A Soulful Twist for Latest Single

Looking to freshen up your continuing stay-at-home time with some new music? The latest single from Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter, released on Friday, might be just what you need to get you o...

Billy Porter Makes Uplifting Playlist to Raise Spirits During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Human Rights Campaign has enlisted the help of Emmy-winning actor Billy Porter to create a playlist to lift spirits during the coronavirus pandemic. Porter’s “Raise You Up” playlist features feel-good so...

Billy Porter Responds to ‘Sesame Street’ Backlash from One Million Moms

Billy Porter responded to conservative backlash to his upcoming Sesame Street episode with a classy Instagram post. Porter’s post comes after a blog post issued by One Million Moms, an organization associate...

Janelle Monae, Billy Porter, Elton John, and More Rock the Oscars

Despite last night’s (February 9) Oscars’ serious lack of diversity, LGBTQ representation still managed to take the stage in the form of performances and awards. Janelle Monae opened the ceremony with a trib...

Billy Porter Brings Iconic Oscars Suit Dress to Sesame Street

Billy Porter, along with his iconic tuxedo gown from last year’s Oscars, will be making an appearance in season 51 of the classic children’s show Sesame Street. The show shared the news on Instagram and Twit...

Lil Nas X and Other LGBTQ Celebs Rock the Grammys

Lil Nas X and other LGBTQ celebrities rocked both the ceremony and the red carpet at last night’s (January 26) 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Lil Nas X, who came out back in June after his song “Old Town Road” h...

Billy Porter Makes History with Allure Cover

Billy Porter has made history yet again as the first man to grace the cover of Allure magazine. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GepCTnoQT/?utm_source=ig_embed In the feature written for Allure about the cov...

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

Dragging Out the Vote in 2020

Black LGBTQ Americans Are Disproportionately Financially Affected by COVID-19, Report Finds

Trump Staffer Terminated from USAID Upon Anti-LGBTQ Twitter Tirade

Is gay Atlanta rapper Anye Elite about to break out?

‘The Ellen DeGeneres’ Show Under Investigation Over Claims of a Toxic Work Environment

LGBTQ Shows and Characters Pick Up Emmy Nominations

WATCH: HRC Releases Video with Billy Porter Urging People to Protest and Vote

WATCH: HRC Releases Video with Billy Porter Urging People to Protest and Vote

Billy Porter Makes History with Essence Cover

LGBTQ Celebs Headline “Can’t Cancel Pride” Virtual Fundraiser

Entertainment Weekly’s Illustrated Pride Month Cover Celebrates 18 LGBTQ Icons

Billy Porter Gives Sixties Classic A Soulful Twist for Latest Single

Billy Porter Makes Uplifting Playlist to Raise Spirits During Coronavirus Pandemic

Billy Porter Responds to ‘Sesame Street’ Backlash from One Million Moms

Janelle Monae, Billy Porter, Elton John, and More Rock the Oscars

Billy Porter Brings Iconic Oscars Suit Dress to Sesame Street

Lil Nas X and Other LGBTQ Celebs Rock the Grammys

Billy Porter Makes History with Allure Cover

Dragging Out the Vote in 2020

Black LGBTQ Americans Are Disproportionately Financially Affected by COVID-19, Report Finds

Trump Staffer Terminated from USAID Upon Anti-LGBTQ Twitter Tirade

Savannah City Council Unanimously Passes Non-discrimination Protections for LGBTQ People

Creep of the Week: Mike Pompeo

4 in 10 Black LGBTQ Men Experience Police Discrimination, Study Finds

LGBTQ Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown Indicted for Fraud

New Study Reveals HIV Misinformation and Stigma Common Among Americans

House Votes to Defund Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

HRC and SHOWTIME Launch Initiative to Support LGBTQ Businesses Affected by COVID-19

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