LGBTQ-Inclusive Movies Rise As Racial Diversity Plummets, GLAAD Report Finds
Acclaimed films such as “Booksmart” and “Rocketman” made 2019 a banner year for LGBTQ representation in Hollywood. But a new survey finds that a lot more work needs to be…
Disney CEO Shuts Down Claim That LGBTQ Themes Hurt The Company
Stocks are down and Lysol wipes are hard to find at the store for a reason. And, spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with Disney’s LGBTQ themes. During a…
Kevin Hart Admits He ‘Was Immature’ About Oscar Backlash Over Gay Jokes
Kevin Hart concedes he handled very badly the backlash over old old anti-gay tweets that surfaced last year after he was selected to host the 2019 Oscars ceremony ― and…
At Least 22 Transgender People Were Killed In 2019. Here Are Their Stories.
Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, designated to honor transgender and gender non-conforming people who have been lost to anti-LGBTQ violence. The honorary day was created by trans advocate…
Senate Confirms Trump Court Pick Who Once Called Sexism Claims ‘Irrelevant Pouting’
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kenneth Lee to a lifetime federal judgeship over the objections of both of his home-state senators and despite his past controversial writings on…
Sheriff’s Deputy On Leave After Anti-LGBTQ, Pro-Trump Comment On Gay Teen’s Death
An Alabama sheriff’s deputy has been placed on administrative leave after leaving a homophobic comment on a local media outlet’s report about the death of a gay teen. Nigel Shelby…
Chris Rock Calls Out Jussie Smollett At NAACP Image Awards
When actor-comedian Chris Rock took the stage Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, he had more on his mind than announcing the winner for outstanding comedy series. “They said no…
University Removes Chick-fil-A As Dining Option, Citing Chain’s LGBTQ Stance
Leaders of a New Jersey university removed Chick-fil-A as an option for a new restaurant on campus, citing the chain’s perceived position on LGBTQ issues. Rider University President Gregory G.…
Laverne Cox Responds To Possible Trump Anti-Transgender Move: ‘I Choose Love Not Fear’
Actress Laverne Cox condemned a proposal reportedly under consideration by President Donald Trump’s administration to dramatically limit transgender rights, responding with a message that included a call to action. The…
A Famous Director Once Asked Laverne Cox If Trans Actors Even Existed
Few people recognize the importance of trans representation in Hollywood more than Laverne Cox. “I think part of the thing that has kept casting directors and producers from casting trans…