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Donna Aceto

Marchers proceed along Fifth Avenue during the 2025 NYC Dyke March.
Pride

NYC Dyke March draws thousands in condemnation of fascism

By Donna Aceto
Drag artist Marti Gould Cummings cheers on while a young helper paints the crosswalk.
Pride

Rainbow crosswalk painted at Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue South

By Donna Aceto
The Drag March banner leads the way.
Pride

PHOTOS: Drag March kicks off Pride weekend in NYC

By Donna Aceto
Juneteenth
New York City

Manhattan Juneteenth event denounces ICE

By Donna Aceto
Chase Strangio of the ACLU delivers remarks to the audience.
Legal

Union Square rally denounces Supreme Court ruling in US v. Skrmetti

By Donna Aceto
Human Beings hold photos of people who died in the Pulse shooting nine years ago.
Remembrance

Gays Against Guns’ Human Beings lead Pulse remembrance

By Donna Aceto
The late Gilbert Baker's long Rainbow Flag stretches through the streets of Washington.
Pride

PHOTOS: Marches, panels, and more at WorldPride in Washington

By Donna Aceto
Chase Strangio at the New York premiere of "Heightened Scrutiny."
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Chase Strangio in the spotlight at New York premiere of ‘Heightened Scrutiny’

By Donna Aceto
Walkers move along during the 40th annual AIDS Walk New York.
Health

40th annual AIDS Walk New York brings in nearly $2 million

By Donna Aceto
An Easter tribute to the late artist Keith Haring.
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PHOTOS: LGBTQ visibility at NYC Easter Parade

By Donna Aceto
Florida says "Don't Say Gay," but God says otherwise.
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LGBTQ rights in focus at NYC ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump administration

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PHOTOS: New York City turns out for Transgender Day of Visibility

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Honorees Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman.
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GMHC honors Broadway songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

By Donna Aceto
Kamala Harris' videographer Azza Cohen with Queers for Kamala founders Danny Wein, Kathleen Borschow, and Jeffrey Omura.
Politics

Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC honors four leaders at ‘defiant’ awards night

By Donna Aceto
Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.
Legal

PHOTOS: LGBTQ advocates at the Supreme Court ahead of oral argument in US v. Skrmetti

By Donna Aceto
Grand marshal André De Shields shows his costume at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.
New York City

Cats take center stage at 51st annual Village Halloween Parade

By Donna Aceto
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Arts

  • “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
  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’

Crime

  • 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
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

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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