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Emily Sawaked

International

World Bank halts lending to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

By Emily Sawaked
The team at Apicha Community Health Center proudly accepts an Impact Award in 2022.
Gay City News Impact Awards

Nominations now open for 2023 Gay City News Impact Awards

By Emily Sawaked
Robert Fehring is holed up in a federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Crime

Judge rejects release of Long Island man who made anti-LGBTQ threats

By Emily Sawaked
Remembrance

Ballroom icon Carmen Xtravaganza dies at 62

By Emily Sawaked
Education

Florida loses AP psychology courses thanks to ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked
Cheri Pies died in July at the age of 73.
Remembrance

Cheri Pies, trailblazer for lesbian mothers, dies at 73

By Emily Sawaked
Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.
Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked
O'Shae Sibley was listening to Beyoncé's music before he was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn on July 29.
Music

Beyonce pays tribute to O’Shae Sibley

By Emily Sawaked
Lee Soulja-Simmons, the leader of NYC Black Pride, pauses for a picture during NYC Black Pride's 2022 beach event.
Pride

NYC Black Pride festivities slated for Aug. 16-20

By Emily Sawaked
Camdyn Rider, 21, died on July 21.
Crime

Pregnant trans man killed in murder-suicide in Florida

By Emily Sawaked
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is facing an investigation over the violent arrest of a transgender man earlier this year.
Crime

Violent arrest of a transgender man in LA leads to investigation

By Emily Sawaked
Sports

Strong LGBTQ representation at FIFA Women’s World Cup

By Emily Sawaked
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Health

Mpox cases remain low in New York City

By Emily Sawaked
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Crime

Man robbed in alleged anti-gay attack in Harlem

By Emily Sawaked
A couple at their wedding in Toronto, Canada. An overwhelming majority of Canadians support same-sex marriage.
International

Study outlines support for marriage equality around the world

By Emily Sawaked
Brooklyn Pride's 2021 street festival.
Religion

Survey: Americans opposed to using religion to discriminate

By Emily Sawaked
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Arts

  • "It Is Not Enough to See, One Must See Through to Find Truth" (2013), Emmett Wigglesworth. Exhibition explores esteemed Harlem incubator for artists
  • Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in "Heartstopper Forever." ‘Heartstopper’ ends on a high note
  • Peter Hujar's (1934 – 1987) self-portraits at 189 Second Avenue, 1974. Peter Hujar exhibit at the Morgan: A love for outsiders
  • “Rosebush Pruning,” directed by Karim Aïnouz, opens July 24 at the Angelika Film Center. Gay filmmaker Karim Aïnouz on his new black comedy, ‘Rosebush Pruning’
  • “Rhythm Is a Dancer,” directed by Lauren Caster, opens July 16 at the Roxy Cinema. Q&A: Actress Amy Aquino on playing co-star’s real-life lesbian mother in ‘Rhythm Is a Dancer’

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 sentenced to 20 years for killing O’Shae Sibley in homophobic gas station attack
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez holds a press conference on August 10, 2023 to announce an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station. Man convicted of manslaughter in death of O’Shae Sibley
  • 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

Perspectives

  • James Dale and his partner, David Lam, at the NYC Pride March on June 28. Don’t let the parade pass you by
  • Community members march along the boardwalk at Brighton Beach Pride. Even in darkness, find room for queer joy at Pride
  • 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

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