Friday, Apr 19, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Apr 19, 2024

Celebrating 10 Sensitive, Sensual and Sweet Celebs for Taurus Season

Celebrating 10 Sensitive, Sensual and Sweet Celebs for Taurus Season

We're celebrating 10 queer celebs who have upcoming birthdays under the Taurus sign. The landscape of queer music is richer for Taurean stars like Sam Smith, Kehlani, Victoria Monét, and Omar Apollo, who share their talents with us.

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 18

News

A New York Student Sues School District After Suspension for Using Anti-Gay Terms; Says They Were Used Ironically
A New York Student Sues School District After Suspension for Using Anti-Gay Terms; Says They Were Used Ironically

An LGBTQ+ rapper is suing his school district after being suspended for using an anti-gay slur he says he was appropriating.

Apr 18

Things to Know as Courts and Legislatures Act on Transgender Kids' Rights
Things to Know as Courts and Legislatures Act on Transgender Kids' Rights

Three court rulings across the U.S. this week delved into laws restricting the rights of transgender kids, including the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has...

by Geoff Mulvihill | Apr 18

Culture

We're Entering the Era of the 'SoftJock.' What will this Mean for Gay Men?
We're Entering the Era of the 'SoftJock.' What will this Mean for Gay Men?

A new era is ushering in the launch of the "Softjock."

by Jake Myers | Apr 18

Skepticism Greets NBA Forcing Refs to Wear Patches for State Airline of Anti-LGBTQ+ Dubai
Skepticism Greets NBA Forcing Refs to Wear Patches for State Airline of Anti-LGBTQ+ Dubai

Questions and eyebrows have been raised at the NBA plastering its referees with patches of Emirates Airlines, owned by the anti-LGBTQ+ government of Dubai,...

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 18

Pride

Out Swimmer Dan Jervis Is Going to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Out Swimmer Dan Jervis Is Going to the Paris 2024 Olympics

Jervis' family and partner were reportedly in attendance to see the moment.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 11

Gallup: LGBTQ+ Identities Are Up in the U.S.
Gallup: LGBTQ+ Identities Are Up in the U.S.

LGBTQ+ identification continues to rise, up from 5.6% four years ago and 3.5% in 2012.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 7

Media

The Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 11, 2024
The Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 11, 2024

The NYC LGBTQ Center held its annual gala, Center Dinner, at Cipriani Wall Street, welcoming their new CEO, Dr. Carla Smith. Jean Paul Gaultier and The Eagle...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 13

EDGE Fast 5 :: April 12, 2024
EDGE Fast 5 :: April 12, 2024

This month, there is a wide array of inclusive queer films and shows available for streaming. Grab your popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and take a Fast 5 with...

Apr 8