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Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks at a news conference in New York, U.S. January 15, 1997 to announce an accord on the boycott of Mitsubishi Motors products and the company's work force diversity efforts.

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and LGBTQ ally, dies at 84

By Matt Tracy

A photograph of Kamehameha III.

History

Kamehameha III: Reviving the forgotten story of a Hawaiian king and his lover

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a Super Bowl LX press conference at San Jose Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026.

Sports

GLAAD teaming up with NFL for ‘Road to Pride’ event ahead of Super Bowl LX

By Matt Tracy

A promotion for Key West, Florida, at the 2026 New York Travel and Adventure Show.

Travel

Despite no LGBTQ pavilion, queer presence endures at NY Travel & Adventure Show

By Michael Luongo

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit:

Sports

USA Hockey faces backlash for quietly restricting trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

Anthony Nicodemo at the Gay City News Impact Awards in 2017.

Sports

LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

By Matt Tracy

The stage at PrideFest 2025.

Pride

NYC Pride announces 2026 theme: ‘For All of Us’

By Matt Tracy

The Madison Square Garden jumbotron lit up in rainbow colors during Knicks' Pride Night in 2020.

Sports

Knicks set to host Pride Night at Madison Square Garden Jan. 27

By Matt Tracy

Mark Milano.

Remembering Mark Milano, a committed activist in the fight against HIV/‌AIDS

By Asia Russell, Health GAP

Former NBA player Jason Collins at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28.

Sports

Jason Collins announces he has stage 4 brain cancer

By Matt Tracy

Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster is the sixth bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Religion

Bishop Katrina Foster is first woman and lesbian to lead New York’s Lutherans

By Andy Humm

A memorial on display at the LGBT Community Center on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Transgender Day of Remembrance observed in NYC

By Donna Aceto

Grace Detrevarah, Ali Kamerman, and Lynn Morrison at the Osborne Association's Transgender Day of Remembrance event.

Emphasizing ‘resistance,’ Osborne Association marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Amber Sexton

Michael McKee.

Michael McKee, tenant advocate and gay pioneer in Chelsea, dies at 85

By Andy Humm

St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey.

Religion

‘This is shameful’: LGBTQ Catholic leaders blast bishops for banning gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Im Lynde is becoming the next executive director of NYC Pride.

Pride

NYC Pride hires new executive director

By Matt Tracy

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Singer Richie Stephens performing at one of two sold-out, back-to-back Rhythms of Africa concerts in Florida.

Richie Stephens, JC Lodge, Gem Myers ignite Rhythms of Africa concert

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