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

Sports

Gay former NBA player Jason Collins diagnosed with brain tumor

By Matt Tracy

Michael Seltzer, who co-founded Funders for LGBTQ issues and Funders Concerned About AIDS, died on July 31 at the age of 78.

Michael Seltzer, visionary in gay and AIDS philanthropy, has died at 78

By Andy Humm

Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Church, in New York City, is seen on August 15, 2025.

Religion

Less than half of LGBTQ Americans are religious: Pew

By Matt Tracy

Elsie De Wolfe.

Home

The lasting legacy of Elsie de Wolfe, the lesbian mother of interior design

By Heather Cassell

The crowd at New York City Black Pride's block party at W. 127th St. in Harlem on Aug. 17.

Pride

Lively block party caps 38th annual NYC Black Pride

By Matt Tracy

An individual holds a sign that reads: "My wedding is in 2 days. Thank you for the best gift ever." The sign features a New York Liberty championship ring. The subject is smiling while surrounded by the crowd.

Love & Marriage

Pew: Majority of LGBTQ Americans want to get married someday

By Matt Tracy

Lee Soulja-Simmons, speaks to the crowd at the 2023 Heritage Awards at the Brooklyn Museum, which was part of that year's NYC Black Pride calendar.

Pride

Guide to NYC Black Pride 2025: Exhibitions, block party, health conference, and more

By Matt Tracy

Hal Weiner faces the. camera in a close-up shot.

Hal Weiner, ally who joined gay movement by defending Sylvia Rivera, dies at 90

By Andy Humm

Joe Lovett, survived by his husband, Dr. Jim Cottrell, died July 14 at the age of 80.

Joe Lovett, gay TV producer and documentarian who tackled gay and AIDS issues, dies at 80

By Andy Humm

Sports

PHOTOS: Ellie, New York Liberty bring the energy for Pride Night

By Gay City News

A general view of the LA28 commemorative coins and Paris 2024 to LA 2028 handover medallions during the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony at The Broadmoor.

Sports

US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bans trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

Lee Soulja-Simmons delivers remarks during NYC Black Pride's 2022 Heritage Image Awards.

Pride

NYC Black Pride, slated for mid-August, presses on despite budget cuts

By Matt Tracy

Ellie J Rudy (left) conducts interviews outside the Stonewall Inn at NYC Pride on June 29.

Pride

‘We named it the lesbian train’: The best quotes from outside Stonewall at NYC Pride

By Ellie J Rudy

Rainbow balloons float in the air ahead of the NYC Pride March on the morning of June 29.

Pride

PHOTOS: Pride Sunday festivities in Manhattan

By Matt Tracy

The Caribbean Equality Project's Little Guyana Pride event in Richmond Hill, Queens.

Pride

Inaugural ‘Little Guyana Pride’ builds support and resilience for LGBTQI+ Caribbean communities in Queens

By Ryan Persadie (Cultural Researcher, Caribbean Equality Project)

Marchers proceed along Fifth Avenue during the 2025 NYC Dyke March.

Pride

NYC Dyke March draws thousands in condemnation of fascism

By Donna Aceto

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