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Advocates in Manhattan warn the World Bank against financing projects in Uganda due to the country's anti-LGBTQ law.

Activism

In Manhattan, LGBTQ activists warn World Bank against funding Uganda

By Matt Tracy

Gays Against Guns leads an event remembering individuals killed in the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando.

Activism

New York vigil remembers 49 lives lost at 2016 Pulse shooting

By Gay City News

Attendees surround the Stonewall Inn during a vigil for Nex Benedict.

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Hundreds mourn Nex Benedict at fiery Stonewall vigil

By Matt Tracy

Community activist Julie DeLaurier protests a Moms for Liberty event on Jan. 18 in Manhattan.

Activism

‘No hate! no fear!’: LGBTQ activists and politicians protest Moms for Liberty event in NYC

By Dashiell Allen

A marcher prepares to lay her effigies to rest in Manhattan on Dec. 28.

Activism

Jewish LGBTQ activists silently mourn civilian deaths in Gaza

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

Manuel Oliver and Paduay-Oliver (left) stopped in New York City on their tour against gun violence.

Activism

Gays Against Guns, parents of Parkland victim meet at NYC AIDS Memorial

By Matt Tracy

Marchers hold Trans Flags and signs at the TransLatinx March.

Activism

Advocates, performers stand up for trans rights at TransLatinx March

By Emily Sawaked

The TransLatinx March is returning for a 12th year.

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Annual TransLatinx March slated for July 15

By Emily Sawaked

Showing much-needed support for deaf trans youth.

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Advocates march for youth on International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

Ann Northrop speaks to the audience.

Activism

Ann Northrop recognized for years of activism

By Donna Aceto

Members of Rise and Resist at Washington Square.

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LGBTQ activists protest police killing of Tyre Nichols

By Donna Aceto & Matt Tracy

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Caribbean Equality Project hosts event on gender-based violence

By Matt Tracy & Adrian Childress

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How PrEP4All has adapted to meet the moment

By Matt Tracy

Activists show frustration over the government's response to mpox on July 22, 2022.

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Activists escalate pressure on government over monkeypox response

By Matt Tracy

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Pride as Protest: Lessons from Stonewall

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LGBTQ+ Cover Artist Rachel Wilkins Brings Artistic Journey Home

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