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Don Lemon speaks onstage during the Human Rights Campaign 2026 Greater New York Dinner at Marriott Marquis Times Square on February 07, 2026 in New York City.

Advocacy

Don Lemon makes surprise appearance as Human Rights Campaign honors advocates and allies in NYC

By Amy Schatz

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

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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