Pride
What Is It About Gays and the Beach?
In queer movies and TV shows, the beach is a symbol of solace and freedom.
By K-Ci Williams
At House of LaBeija, Ball Culture Is About Love, Community and Resistance
“It’s seen as a form of resistance to all this strife.”
By Shahamat Uddin
ACT UP’s Radical Activism Saved Lives During the AIDS Epidemic
The movement stood up to the president, pharmaceutical companies, and the CDC.
By Zeb Larson
Astronaut Sally Ride Was a Queer Trailblazer—But Kept Her Personal Life Secret
Ride blazed a trail for women and queer people in space.
By Emily A. Margolis
This New Orleans Fire Was the 20th Century's Deadliest Attack on Queer People
32 people died in the 1973 fire at the UpStairs Lounge.
By Shahamat Uddin
The Untold Story of the High Schoolers Behind the First Gender Sexuality Alliance
The group was formed by queer students of color at a New York City high school in 1972.
By Catherine Caruso
Neo-Nazis Crashed a New Hampshire Drag Story Hour on Father's Day
“I hate that everyone's like, 'They were protesting.' They were terrorizing.”
By Lex McMenamin
I’m a Homeless Black Trans Youth, But I’m Not Just a Statistic
“Not only am I powerful, but I command respect.”
By Davina Hayes and Amy Leipziger
Olivia Julianna Wants LGBTQ+ Youth to Fight Hard and Celebrate Progress
“I know it might seem like it's really dark and scary, but our flag is being flown at the nation's capital right now.”
By Fortesa Latifi
Them's 2023 Now Awards Celebrates LGBTQ+ Trailblazers
At the 2023 Now Awards, Them honored 12 LGBTQ+ trailblazers with a cocktail reception and ceremony in New York.
By Skyli Alvarez
How to Be a Better Ally This Pride Month and Beyond
Protecting LGBTQ+ rights is up to all of us.
By Valeria Villarroel
The First Openly LGBTQ+ State Senator to Lead the California Legislature on Protecting Queer Youth
In this op-ed, California’s top lawmaker discusses legislation aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth and communities feel less isolated
By Toni Atkins
The Target Pride Drama Represents the Problem With Rainbow Capitalism
Corporations are not our friends!
By Bex Heimbrock
LGBTQ Flags: The History and Symbolism of 23 Flags
There’s a flag for every identity under the rainbow!
By Liv McConnell
This Jewish Activist Is the Reason We Use the Word Transgender
Leslie Feinberg helped change the way we talk about trans identity.
By Emma Breitman
Amandla Stenberg & "Bodies Bodies Bodies" Sophie Have a Major Thing in Common
And it all goes back to styling.
By K-Ci Williams
Tattoos
Pride Tattoos Can Be a Symbol of Resilience for Queer People
Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, others ink it into their skin.
By K-Ci Williams
These Young People Used Famous Coming-Out Scenes to Come Out IRL
“Seeing TV shows and movies with positive representation opened my mind up so much,” Tristan says.
By K-Ci Williams
The 1990s Safer Sex Parties We Can Learn From
Black queer women in the South organized these events during the AIDS crisis.
By Anna Stitt
Queer Love Matches By Zodiac Sign
Read this before searching for love this Pride Month.
By Lisa Stardust