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Advocacy

Linda La performs two spoken word pieces during a Transgender Day of Visibility event at The Center on March 28.
Advocacy

Joy and resilience take center stage for Trans Day of Visibility

By Morgan Desfosses
Makyyla Holland, 25, filed a lawsuit that prompted the Broome County Jail to implement policies for the treatment of LGBTQ people in custody.
Legal

Advocates renew push to protect incarcerated trans people in New York

By Dashiell Allen
LGBT Center CEO Carla Smith.
Advocacy

Carla Smith named new CEO of LGBT Center

By Dashiell Allen
Family and friends of Sakia Gunn join LGBTQ advocates on October 28 for the renaming of a street in downtown Newark in honor of the late 15-year-old lesbian.
Crime

Newark street renamed ‘Sakia Gunn Way’ in honor of slain lesbian teen

By Dashiell Allen
Kiara St. James of New York Transgender Advocacy Group delivering remarks at the Christopher Street Pier during the 2023 National Trans Visibility March.
Advocacy

National Trans Visibility March sweeps through New York City

By Matt Tracy
A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked
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Advocacy

NYC May Day march brings attention to labor issues

By Adrian Childress
The main event of the Drag Isn’t Dangerous Campaign is a one-night-only telethon hosted by some of the biggest names in drag on May 7.
Advocacy

Drag superstars to protest anti-LGBTQ legislation with telethon

By Ellie J Rudy
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Advocacy

Protest and resolve mark Creating Change 35 in San Francisco

By Heather Cassell
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Advocacy

National Center for Lesbian Rights celebrates 45 years of advocacy

By Heather Cassell
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Advocacy

LGBTQ Groups Unite to Advance Initiatives in New York State

By Matt Tracy
An NYC Department of Corrections vehicle leaves the Rikers Island facility in Queens, in New York
Advocacy

Late Push to Nix Solitary Confinement in New York City

By Matt Tracy
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Advocacy

National Center for Transgender Equality Recognizes Unionization Drive

By Tat Bellamy-Walker
Rally in support of the Netflix transgender employee walkout “Stand Up in Solidarity”, in Los Angeles
Advocacy

Trans Netflix Employees Walk Out Amid Chappelle Controversy

By Tat Bellamy-Walker
EQNY 5th Anniversary
Advocacy

Equality New York Honors Kathy Hochul, Carmen Neely

By Donna Aceto
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New York City Anti-Violence Project Hosts Annual Courage Awards

By Donna Aceto

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Celebrate the vibrant spectrum of identi
June 19, 11 am

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June 19, 7 pm

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Arts

  • “Sex," directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, opens June 13th at Film Forum. In second installment of ‘Love, Sex, Dreams,’ ‘Sex’ evaluates two men’s experiences
  • Lance LePere, Michael Kors, Dr. Carla Smith, Robert Turner, and Peter Speliopoulos. Fashion icons honored at The Center
  • The Ritz Bar and Lounge. From g Lounge to The Ritz, a new lease on nightlife
  • Tribeca Film Festival rolls out more than two dozen queer movies
  • Chase Strangio at the New York premiere of "Heightened Scrutiny." Chase Strangio in the spotlight at New York premiere of ‘Heightened Scrutiny’

Crime

  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili
  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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