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Andy Humm

Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill.
History

Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever

By Andy Humm
Ronnie_Eldridge on the set of "Keeping Relevant."
Remembrance

Ronnie Eldridge, longtime LGBTQ ally, NY civic leader, and TV host, dies at 95

By Andy Humm
Anu Ogunmefun (Ensemble), Nina Cassells (Pauline), Sienna Arif Knights (Petrova), and Scarlett Monahan (Posy) star in "Ballet Shoes" at the Olivier.
Theater

In London’s packed theater season, “Pride” cometh before the fall

By Andy Humm
Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster is the sixth bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Religion

Bishop Katrina Foster is first woman and lesbian to lead New York’s Lutherans

By Andy Humm
Michael McKee.
Remembrance

Michael McKee, tenant advocate and gay pioneer in Chelsea, dies at 85

By Andy Humm
Michael Seltzer, who co-founded Funders for LGBTQ issues and Funders Concerned About AIDS, died on July 31 at the age of 78.
Remembrance

Michael Seltzer, visionary in gay and AIDS philanthropy, has died at 78

By Andy Humm
Michael Sheen in "Nye" at the National Theatre.
Theater

London’s National Theatre still centering progress and diversity as US backslides

By Andy Humm
Hal Weiner faces the. camera in a close-up shot.
Remembrance

Hal Weiner, ally who joined gay movement by defending Sylvia Rivera, dies at 90

By Andy Humm
Joe Lovett, survived by his husband, Dr. Jim Cottrell, died July 14 at the age of 80.
Remembrance

Joe Lovett, gay TV producer and documentarian who tackled gay and AIDS issues, dies at 80

By Andy Humm
From right to left: Santino DeAngelo, Erik Bottcher, Francis Jue, Carlina Rivera, Caissie Levy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tom Kirdahy, Brandon Uranowitz, Stephen Flaherty, Donna Murphy, Jonathan Groff, and Lynn Ahrens.
Theater

Stars and neighbors come out for Terrence McNally Way

By Andy Humm
Pope Francis turned heads early on with his famous quote, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” But what came of it?
Religion

Pope Francis brought a change in tone, but not in substance

By Andy Humm
William Finn died on April 7 at age 73.
Remembrance

Remembering William Finn, pioneering composer of gay-themed musicals on and off Broadway

By Andy Humm
Irish Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser (left) with Bernárd Lynch and Deirdre Fraser.
International

Gay Priest Bernárd Lynch Given ‘Freedom of City of London’

By Andy Humm
(From left to right) Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Phil Birsh, Debra Monk, Tom Viola, Lillias White, Norm Lewis, Joe Benincasa, Christopher Sieber, and Jonathan Groff.
Theater

Tom Viola celebrated for 36 years at the helm of Broadway Cares

By Andy Humm
Ed Sedarbaum and Howard Cruse early in their 40-year relationship.
Remembrance

Ed Sedarbaum, ‘grandfather’ of Queens LGBTQ movement, dies at 78

By Andy Humm
Sharon D Clarke (Lady Bracknell) and Ncuti Gatwa (Algernon) in "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Theater

The importance of being gay: National Theatre delivers on a Wilde classic

By Andy Humm
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Arts

  • Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” ‘Heated Rivalry’ musical parody: Slap shots and slapstick
  • “Untitled,” from the series, “Akabanaa (Red Flowers),” 1975-77. Becoming Angela Davis: Two photographic portraits evoke the activist across time and space
  • Gessica Généus and Béonard Monteau in "Marie Madeleine." ‘The Man I love,’ ‘Club Kid,’ and other queer movies highlight Cannes Film Festival
  • “Matador Bolero," directed by Jonathan Rosado. ‘Matador Bolero’: Queer rocker Yves Tumor makes their acting debut in oddball sci-fi experiment
  • “Stop! That! Train!” kicks off NewFest Pride 2026. ‘Dads,’ ‘Leviticus,’ and more: NewFest Pride tees up annual lineup of queer films

Crime

  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense
  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
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