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Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department.
Health

New York City’s LGBTQ community faces mental health disparities, but resources are available

By Dr. H. Jean Wright II, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Department
Carmen Hernandez.
Guest Perspective

Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities

By Rev. Carmen Hernandez
Playwright Brigitte Picour addresses the audience.
Health

PHOTOS: Iris House’s Women as the Face of AIDS Summit

By Gay City News
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal speaks alongside elected officials, advocates, and attorneys to demand the release of Andry Hernández Romero.
Legal

At Stonewall, electeds and advocates demand release of gay asylum seeker Andry Hernández Romero

By Morgan Desfosses
The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 stands with Councilmember Erik Bottcher (second from right in the middle row) and Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacy Lentz (next to Bottcher)
Television

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall

By Ellie J Rudy
Nanette Kazaoka at an ACT UP demonstration.
Remembrance

Nanette Kazaoka, an unlikely AIDS activist, dies at 83

By Kelly Kochendorfer
The panel included (from left to right): Karen Lee, Aries M. Liao, Judy Jou and Stephanie Hsu.
New York City

Q-Wave, queer Asian and Pacific Islander organization, celebrates 20 years

By Gay City News
Gerri Well was a founding member of ACT UP, Housing Works, and the Pink Panther Patrol.
Remembrance

Gerri Wells, veteran community activist, dies at 70

By Erin Wells and Jay Blotcher
Ivy Kwan Arce delivers remarks at a memorial service for Dr. Joseph Sonnabend.
Remembrance

Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, HIV/AIDS pioneer, memorialized at Judson

By Gay City News
The entrance of Mount Morris Baths.
History

What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge

By Charles Michael Smith
Linda La performs two spoken word pieces during a Transgender Day of Visibility event at The Center on March 28.
Advocacy

Joy and resilience take center stage for Trans Day of Visibility

By Morgan Desfosses
Brandy Livingston.
Guest Perspective

This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives

By Brandy Livingston
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Guest Perspective

Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.

By Rene Alise
Cherise Sherriffe, the interim director of SAGE Center Bronx, accepts the award on behalf of the center.
Seniors

SAGE Center Bronx honored for emergency preparedness work

By Gay City News
Gerri Wells Memorial
Remembrance

Community remembers original ACT UP member Gerri Wells

By Gay City News
Denise Norris, Menace co-founder, speaks at a demonstration near the Stonewall Inn on Feb. 21.
Guest Perspective

The history and resurgence of The Transexual Menace

By Riki Wilchins & Denise Norris
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n recognition of Mental Health Awareness
Today, 7 pm

CRACKED OPEN
Theatre Row

The Fire Weeds (Jaclyn Bethany & Lin
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OUTRAGED HEARTS: INTERIOR: PANIC and THE PRETTY TRAP
Houghton Hall Arts Community

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Today, 9 pm

Combover Comedy
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Party in person and rejoice in the rich
Tomorrow, noon

Pride Festival
1000 Richmond Terrace

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

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June 29, 10 am

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Arts

  • "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
  • ‘Love’ presents a trilogy about changing ideas of romance

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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