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they were allegedly susceptible to blackmail by foreign agents. This resulted in the creation of a bipartisan, two-person congressional committee tasked with investigating homosexuals in government, deeming them unfit for public service. At the same time, homosexuality was labeled a "sociopathic personality disturbance" in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, reinforcing the notion of mental unfitness. Together, these actions fueled widespread stigma and

Not at all!! Before Marsha, Sylvia, and the Stonewall events, there was a gender nonconforming Milwaukee resident named Josie Carter. Armed with a beer bottle ( sound familiar?), she and her partner kicked off the 1961 Black Night Brawl when four 20-year-old servicemen entered the LGBTQ+ friendl

These individuals, and countless others, have paved the way for greater inclusion and acceptance. Their stories are a testament to the strength, courage, and dedication of LGBTQ+ people in uniform.

This month, I invite our LGBTQ+ community into a deeper reflection, a sacred and healing act that begins with two simple words: "I surrender." These are not words of defeat. These are words of reclamation. We are not surrendering to the hate, the homophobia, the racism, the misogyny, the pain, or the trauma. We are surrendering the hold those things have had on our spirit. We are laying down the false responsibility to carry what was never ours to hold. We are releasing the n

In a world that loves to slap rainbows on everything from Vodka bottles to toothpaste, it's easy to mistake being tolerated ( and marketed to) for being truly understood. For us LGBTQIA+ folk - especially for those of us who dream of a world where profit doesn't decide our worth - the difference is everything. Yes, we are often loved. Or at least,

When we talk about LGBTQ+ history, certain names echo loudly: Harvey Milk, Ellen DeGeneres, RuPaul, but we often miss the roots of the movement, the ones planted by people of color, by trans women, by those on society’s margins. Two of the most powerful names in LGBTQ+ history: Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

Few global superstars have used their platform with the purpose and persistence of Lady Gaga. Known not only for her musical brilliance and boundary-pushing creativity, Gaga is equally respected for her fierce advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, she has become a vocal and visible ally — and crucially, she has highlighted the importance of supporting Black LGBTQ+ individuals in the fight for equality.

Norris was a very successful philanthropist and entrepreneur who played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. Because of societal attitudes towards homosexuality, he was forced to live discreetly, with his close associates safeguarding his secret. As mentioned in The Reckoning, Atlanta Life board president Giles, who also leads the board of the non-profit Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation, noted that Norris was gay during the online presentation he gave for Bu

When you think of Beyoncé, it's easy to focus on the glamour, the power vocals, and the iconic performances. But behind the dazzling persona

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I Am Me Inc. is reimagining how we celebrate Me Fest! Me Fest is our annual pride and inclusivity festival for the LGBTQ+ and Ally communiti

Sunday Tea is returning in February 2025