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Congregation Beit SImchat Torah's day-long event on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.

Religion

Marking one year since Oct. 7, CBST acknowledges members ‘in their full humanity’

By Matt Tracy

Bangkok's LGBTQ community gathers for Pride festivities on Jan. 1, 2024.

Legal

Thailand’s king finalizes marriage equality law

By Matt Tracy

GLITS executive director Ceyenne Doroshow (left), Outwords executive director Mason Funk (center), and Bryce.

History

Outwords brings LGBTQ preservation initiative to New York City

By Matt Tracy

Billie Jean King, 80, is poised to become the first female athlete to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.

Sports

Billie Jean King to receive Congressional Gold Medal

By Matt Tracy

LezVolley Town Hall Stonewall Inn

Fire Island News

LezVolley Town Hall Meeting Held at Stonewall Inn

Alana McLaughlin.

Cinema

Q&A: Trans MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin discusses ‘Unfightable’ documentary

By Gary M. Kramer

Individuals compete in NYC Black Pride's Mr. and Miss International Pageant.

Pride

Energetic pageant highlights 27th annual NYC Black Pride celebration

By Nicholas Boston

A picture of The Mormon Church from below during the day.

Religion

Mormon Church imposes restrictions on transgender members

By Matt Tracy

Phil Donahue speaks at GMHC's Toast at Twilight at the Asia Society.

TV talk show giant Phil Donahue, peerless ally to LGBTQ community, dies at 88

By Andy Humm

Pines Party 2024

Fire Island News

GALACTIC RODEO: 25 Years of the Pines Party

Jarryd Boyd found community at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn.

Guest Perspective

Finding faith, identity, and community: My journey to an inclusive Brooklyn church

By Jarryd Boyd

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended two games for using an anti-gay slur during a game at Fenway Park.

Sports

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran suspended for voicing anti-gay slur

By Matt Tracy

Lez Volley 2024

Fire Island News

Fire Island Lesbian Volleyball Tournament Canceled Abruptly Due to Transgender Upset

MLB executive Billy Bean during an interview with Gay City News in December of 2019.

Billy Bean, trailblazing gay MLB player and executive, dies at 60

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

Arts Gowanus’ Pride-themed public art exhibition repeatedly vandalized in Park Slope

NYC Black Pride founder Lee Soulja-Simmons speaks to the crowd at the 2023 Heritage Awards at the Brooklyn Museum.

Pride

NYC Black Pride returning for 27th year Aug. 14-18

By Matt Tracy

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Jamaica Progressive League President, Sadie Campbell.

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