On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that gay, lesbian and transgender workers will be protected under the civil rights law. What We Know: It was […]
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West Virginia Elects First Openly Transgender Official
Rosemary Ketchum was elected to the Wheeling City Council on Tuesday, making her the first openly transgender official in West Virginia. What We Know: Ketchum’s […]
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Restrict LGBTQ Adoption
The Trump administration has filed a brief to the Supreme Court this week, asking that social service agencies, funded by taxpayer dollars, should be allowed […]
Justice Smith calls for more LGBTQ inclusion in the the Black Lives Matter movement
Actor Justice Smith attended a protest Friday in New Orleans alongside his partner, actor Nicholas Ashe. On Instagram, Smith expressed his dislike at how some […]
New short film ‘Tender’ explores what happens after two women have one night stand
Audiences will be introduced to Black women as queer lovers on screen. What We Know: Tender explores the dynamic between two women who take a dive […]
Zaya Wade Reintroduces Herself On Red Carpet
Zaya Wade reintroduced herself on the red carpet as she strutted for the camera like a seasoned model. What We Know: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle […]
Wendy Williams Apologizes For Criticizing Gay Men
Host Wendy Williams took to social media on Friday to a apologize for comments made during “Hot Topics”. What We Know: In an emotional YouTube […]
Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union Stand By Daughter Zaya As She Identifies As Transgender
Retired NBA All-Star Dwayne Wade recently opened up about supporting his daughter Zaya, who identifies as a transgender girl. What We Know: Dwayne Wade and […]
BET Is Celebrating Black LGBTQ People With #29DaysOfQueerExcellence
Every day throughout the month of February, BET’s social media network will highlight different Black LGBTQ people, their stories, and their work. What We Know: […]
LGBTQ Rights Icon Bayard Rustin Granted Posthumous Pardon in California
Bayard Rustin, an LGBTQ civil rights activist, was granted a posthumous pardon almost 33 years after his death. What We Know: Rustin, confidant of civil […]