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Atlanta Hawks welcome LGBT fans, prep $200 million Philips Arena renovations

The sports arenas in Downtown Atlanta are in the midst of major changes — the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium swamps its next-door neighbor the Georgia Dome, and Phillips Arena will soon undergo renovations of its ow...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, July 26

1. The Advocate endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, only the second time in the publication's near 50-year history that they've endorsed someone for president. 2. And the reaction to this all-gender rest...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, April 22

1. “They're in response to politics in part, and part some strong emotions that are generated by people. Some of whom are good people, but I just disagree with when it comes to respecting the equal rights of al...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Dec. 14

1. "You're a motherfucking faggot. … You're a fucking faggot, Billy." A second NBA referee has come out as gay, this one following his being the target of an anti-gay tirade by Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rond...

Atlanta Hawks form diversity and inclusion council as LGBT outreach expands

Last year, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in the middle of a public relations nightmare after back-to-back instances of alleged racism within their ownership group and front office. First off were commen...