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On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, actor/singer/songwriter Miss Lawrence invited an array of guests to join him for his first installment of “The Family Table.” The intimate event took place at Apt4b Atlanta, A black-owned Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Buckhead. Upon arrival, rapid covid testing was on site. D.O.P.E Healing …

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill designating Pulse nightclub as a national memorial on Friday. The bill arrives a little over five years after the deadly massacre claimed the lives of 49 innocent partygoers inside of Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “Just over five years …

Citi is the first big bank to provide cardholders the chance to choose the name listed on their credit card, more than a year after Mastercard unveiled the “True Name” initiative. In a news statement, Carla Hassan, Citi’s CMO, said, “We’re incredibly proud to launch the True Name feature, through …

Burger King is donating money to an LGBTQ group with the purchase of its new sandwich, and it’s taking a jab while doing so. We’re less than two weeks into Pride Month, and it appears Burger King wants to make it a point to Chick-fil-A that it stands in support …

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America announced that Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer is the church’s first transgender bishop. Rev. Dr. Rohrer, who was the first openly transgender pastor, will serve a six-year term as bishop at Sierra Pacific Synod. “It’s humbling. It’s inspiring,” Rev. Dr. Rohrer told CNN. “And I …

Twenty-nine-year-old Colton Underwood, a former “Bachelor” contestant, has revealed that he is gay. This is the “Bachelor’s” first coming out announcement in the entire franchise. During the past year, the reality dating show alum and former NFL player opened up about coming to terms with his sexuality. On Wednesday, Underwood …

YouTube personality JoJo Siwa opened up to People about being pansexual and happy. The social media star is dating 18-year-old Kylie Prew. The two met on a cruise ship. “I still don’t know what I am. It’s like, I want to figure it out. And I have this joke. Her …

In a combative statement approved by Pope Francis on Monday, the Vatican said the Catholic Church does not bless same-sex unions, potentially widening the chasm between the church and most of the LGBTQ community. The Holy See described homosexuality as a “choice,” described it as immoral, and said it “cannot …

Amazon announced this week that it no longer sells books that portray LGBTQ identities as mental disorders. In response to Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah, Mike Braun of Indiana, and Josh Hawley of Missouri, the Wall Street Journal published a letter signed by the company’s Vice …

LGBTQ advocates are trying to stop proposed anti-transgender bills from passing in Missouri and Kansas. Legislators in Missouri and Kansas have proposed bills that would make it illegal for doctors in the states to perform gender-reassignment services, procedures, or surgeries for transgender children under 18, according to KSHB’s Sarah Place. …

You may have noticed more social media users specifying their preferred pronouns in their bios and even their user names in some instances. According to University of Arizona’s Denee Jackson, interim director of LGBTQ Affairs, these preferences are particularly significant to members of the LGBTQ community, who have advocated for …

Thirty years ago, Cheyenne Doroshaw had an idea, and just this past Friday her idea came to life when she opened the cities first LGBTQ+ owned and ran housing complex in Queens, New York. Doroshaw, a trans woman, and founder and executive director of Gay and Lesbians Living in a …

During the premiere of the feature-length documentary “Francesco”, Pope Francis endorsed civil unions for gay couples as an alternative to same-sex marriage. “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God,” Francis said in one of his sit-down interviews for the film. “You can’t …

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that an existing civil rights law will extend protections to gay, lesbian, and transgender workers. The decision on Monday said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination based on sex, also covers sexual orientation. The decision upheld …

Netflix continues to take over the game with new innovative ideas. Now, the streaming platform has announced its new ‘Netflix is a Joke’ festival, which will feature over 100 stand-up shows in the Los Angeles area. Set to take place between April 27 to May 3, comedians Kevin Hart, Jamie …

GLAAD will honor pop and country singer Taylor Swift with its prestigious Vanguard Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Swift joins the likes of Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Whoopi Goldberg, Beyoncé, and JAY-Z, Jennifer Lopez, amongst others who have been recognized with the award for their support of …

The theory that people are born homosexual may now be put to rest, as scientists have concluded that a single “gay gene” that drives a person’s sexual behavior does not exist, thus concluding the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue.  Researcher Ben Neale, director of genetics with the …

Taylor Swift is opening about why she’s speaking out in support of the #LGBTQ community. In the past few months, Swift has been publicly showing her support for the LGBTQ. She recently endorsed pro-LGBTQ politicians, created a petition to change the Equality Act and released a video called “You Need …

Being a musical pioneer isn’t the only title #Madonna can be proud of. The rebellious icon has been called on by GLAAD to receive the Advocate for Change Award. The 30th GLAAD Media Awards dubbed the “Material Girl” with the honor because of her pursuit of creating and accepting society …

In recent years, the world has become more conscious of an individual’s sexual preference and orientation. Although the political climate has been a constant attack on the LGBTQ community, many have been open to learning more about the things they may not understand, instead of simply denouncing one’s way of …