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Donna Aceto

Andre De Shields accepts an award and offers wisdom on racism, activism, and becoming an entertainment Icon.
New York City

GMHC honors André De Shields with Howard Ashman award

By Donna Aceto
Ann Northrop speaks to the audience.
Activism

Ann Northrop recognized for years of activism

By Donna Aceto
Members of Rise and Resist at Washington Square.
Activism

LGBTQ activists protest police killing of Tyre Nichols

By Donna Aceto & Matt Tracy
Nancy Pelosi signs the Respect for Marriage Act.
Politics

PHOTOS: On the scene for marriage equality at the Capitol

By Donna Aceto
Candles and flowers rest at the NYC AIDS Memorial.
Health

Community marks World AIDS Day in the Village

By Donna Aceto
Gays Against Guns at a Transgender Day of Remembrance demonstration on November 20.
Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance observed at Stonewall

By Donna Aceto
Lawmakers and advocates huddle by the podium
Politics

Schumer leads marriage rally at LGBT Center

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto
Governor Kathy Hochul at the Stonewall Inn
Politics

Democrats hold pre-election rally at Stonewall

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto
The annual Village Halloween Parade 2022
Around Town

Spooky costumes take over annual Village Halloween Parade

By Donna Aceto
Tyler Clementi UpStander Awards
Around Town

Tyler Clementi Foundation brings out the stars

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto
2022 Black Pride at Coney IslandFounder Lee Soulja
Pride

NYC Black Pride returns to the beach in Coney Island

By Donna Aceto
AIDS Panel w. Ivy Arce
Health

Whitney Museum hosts discussion on pandemic equity

By Donna Aceto
Silent Disco Dance Party
Music

NYC AIDS Memorial hosts silent disco

By Donna Aceto
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Activism

Thousands protest in Manhattan after SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade

By Donna Aceto
Garden Party
Pride

The return of the Garden Party

By Donna Aceto
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Activism

Advocates mark Juneteenth in Fire Island

By Donna Aceto
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n recognition of Mental Health Awareness
Today, 2 pm

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Theatre Row

It took one punch to start a gay revolut
Today, 7 pm

NYC Premier: STORMÉ ~ A Musical Play
American Theatre of Actors A.T.A.

LGBTQ+ parents looking to socialize with
Tomorrow, 9 am

LGBTQ+ Family Pride Craft Workshop
Rockland Pride Center

The New Shul rings in the holiday of Sha
Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

Kumah: Rise Up Festival
Theater for the New City

Kick off Pride Month with a soul-stirrin
June 8, 2 pm

Kick Off Pride With All of Us Concert at Marble Church
Marble Collegiate Church

Celebrate Pride Sunday, June 29, at Marb
June 29, 10 am

Celebrate Pride Sunday at Marble Church
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Arts

  • Crisco dancers in 1979, as depicted in the book "Queer Happened Here." A new wave of books celebrating queer spaces
  • "Heightened Scrutiny" chronicles trans advocate and activist Chase Strangio arguing Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti about banning gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee. NewFest Pride features ‘Plainclothes,’ ‘Heightened Scrutiny,’ ‘Sally,’ and more
  • A7300049T4T celebrates three years of transgender comedy, creating safe spaces at the Bell House
  • Oghenero Gbaje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP." ‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience
  • Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari in "Things Like This." Q&A with ‘Things Like This’ director Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari

Crime

  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili
  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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