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Dashiell Allen

Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity. 
Books

Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair

By Dashiell Allen
Ryan Grippi, Steven Love Menendez, Devlyn Camp, Randy Wicker, and Julius' Bar owner Helen Buford reenact the "sip-in" at Julius' Bar on April 21.
History

Julius’ Bar, Randy Wicker reenact 1966 ‘sip-in’ against anti-gay liquor law

By Dashiell Allen
The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center.
Books

‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan

By Dashiell Allen
An angel stands at the edge of the East River against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.
Galleries

Angelic portraits explore the tender side of the male form at NYC’s queer landmarks

By Dashiell Allen
ACT UP members march through Manhattan on March 21 to mark the organization's 39th anniversary and honor the life of Mark Milano.
Health

ACT UP honors Mark Milano, targets ICE and Palantir at 39th anniversary rally

By Dashiell Allen
Kahani performs during The Center's 10th annual Iftar on March 12.
Religion

‘A vital sanctuary’: Queer Muslims find community at The Center’s 10th annual Iftar

By Dashiell Allen
New Pride Agenda's Kei Williams delivers remarks during a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, 2026.
Activism

Union Square rally draws support for trans youth as Supreme Court weighs sports bans

By Dashiell Allen
Books on display at Hive Mind Books, a queer-focused bookstore in Brooklyn.
Books

Queer bookstore Hive Mind Books builds community in Brooklyn

By Dashiell Allen
NYC (dis)Order of Sisters at World AIDS Day in 2024.
Health

NYC (dis)Order of Sisters set to lead this year’s World AIDS Day vigil

By Dashiell Allen
An exhibit on display offers highlights from New York City's drag history, as chronicled in the book, “The Drag Queens of New York," by Julian Fleisher.
Arts

Exhibit recalls the ‘sleazy goodness’ behind the East Village’s drag history

By Dashiell Allen
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal delivers remarks on Election Night after he was elected Manhattan borough president.
Politics

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins race for Manhattan borough president, making LGBTQ history

By Dashiell Allen
Zohran Mamdani, wearing a "Gays for Zohran" pin, delivers remarks to the crowd at a National Coming Out Day rally on Oct. 11, 2025.
Politics

Hundreds join Gays for Zohran’s National Coming Out Day rally

By Dashiell Allen
Marilyn Oliva, Roberta Degnore, and Anne Maguire stand together against book bans.
Books

Activists protest book bans in front of New York Public Library

By Dashiell Allen
HIV Unwrapped made its US debut at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13.
Fashion

‘HIV Unwrapped’ combines science and style for New York Fashion Week

By Dashiell Allen
NYC H+H/Metropolitan CEO Julian John cuts the ribbon to mark the relaunch of the Pride Health Center.
Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Metropolitan relaunches Pride Health Center

By Dashiell Allen
Niyya Tenee enjoys Harlem Pride on June 28.
Pride

Harlem Pride celebrates ‘sweet 16’ on June’s final Saturday

By Dashiell Allen
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When: Sunday June 7th, 12:30PM Where: vi
Today, 12:30 pm

Addressing Attacks Against the LGBTQ Community ( A free, hybrid event with live music)
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Murmrr Presents: Sabbath Queen – S
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Sabbath Queen: Special Pride Screening
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Join us for the Long Island Premiere of
Today, 5:30 pm

Long Island Premiere of Glitter Baited — a sharp, modern queer romantic comedy
Westbury Arts

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4, 6pm
Today, all day

Queens: The Art of Drag & NYC at Culture Lab LIC
Culture Lab LIC

Five days, endless nights, and one legen
June 11, all day

Fire Island Bear Weekend
The Belvedere

Fresh off a sold-out run, Cecilia Corrig
June 11, 8 pm

The Gay Divorce at The Brick
The Brick

Marble Collegiate Church welcomes you to
June 21, 11 am

It’s Pride Month at Marble Collegiate Church
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June 28, 8 am

Celebrate Pride at Marble Collegiate Church
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Arts

  • “She’s the He," directed by Siobhan McCarthy, opens June 5 at the IFC Center. Trans writer/‌director Siobhan McCarthy opens up about debut film ‘She’s the He’
  • Nadia Melliti in "The Little Sister." Q&A: Actress Nadia Melliti on her role in coming-of-age film ‘The Little Sister’
  • 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

Crime

  • sketch of bigot behind lower east side hate crimeCops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
  • 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

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 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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