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Jackie Wilson, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s SVP of Social Impact (middle right) presents the Jason Collins award to the Ali Forney Center, led by president and executive director Alex Roque (middle left) during halftime of the Nets-Mavericks Pride Night game on Feb. 24.

Sports

Marking Pride Night, Nets showcase ballroom dancers and honor Ali Forney Center

By Matt Tracy

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) and center Micah Potter (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center.

Sports

Nets set to host annual Pride Night game Feb. 24

By Matt Tracy

Karina Manta and Joe Johnson ice skating

AMNY

Former Team USA figure skaters are coaching the next generation of athletes in NYC

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

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 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

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

Daniel Mata reacts at the finish line after completing the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 2, 2025.

Sports

‘Running is for everyone’: NYC Marathon’s non-binary champion relishes inclusive atmosphere

By Amber Sexton

nyc marathon finish line proposal

AMNY

NYC MARATHON: Runner becomes ‘Finish Line Fiancée’ after race day proposal

The Minnesota Supreme Court.

Legal

Minnesota Supreme Court rules on trans powerlifter’s discrimination claims

By Arthur S. Leonard

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; A general overview of the Northwest Stadium before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders.

Sports

NFL donates to the Trevor Project for National Coming Out Day

By Amber Sexton

brooklyn running tour

Brooklyn Paper

‘Queer Ghosts of Brooklyn’ running tour uncovers an oft-erased history

NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.

Sports

Trans athlete sues SUNY Geneseo, NCAA for discrimination on the basis of gender identity

By Matt Tracy

Former NBA player 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

Sports

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

By Gay City News

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