The DIVA Awards are set to be the biggest yet, celebrating LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary trailblazers across entertainment, politics, and business, featuring live performances and a live auction.
is a sweeping celebration of love in every form, brought to life through dance, music, and cultural storytelling. Audiences will be carried from the tenderness of family bonds to the passion of romance, from the ache of heartbreak to the joy of celebration. With new choreography by Artistic Director Gregory Amato and performances by Peninsula Ballet Theatre alongside international guest artists, the stage becomes a mosaic of love stories from around the world.
When I learn that an acquaintance supports stripping my rights away, I distance myself from them. Because of this, I've received some comments like, It's such a shame that you can't even be friends with me because we disagree on politics.
Contestants dazzled spectators in the Dupont Circle neighborhood with extravagant costumes, from many a Lady Liberty (at least one painted fully green) to a literal dressing cabinet. Whatever the costume, every racer ran in heels. The event began in 1986 on Halloween as "a friendly wager between drag queens," who were racing between bars in heels, according to Now, the race reflects DC's vibrant LGBTQ culture. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office, which hosted the event.
This year's Berkeley Pride festival, themed Queer Joy, featured drag queens and kings along with performances on multiple stages, celebrating queer identity in vibrant fashion.
"So many books for young people are being taken off the shelf," said Fritzi Bodenheimer, spokesperson for the Brooklyn Public Library in New York. "If you're a young person, you know, you're 14 or 15 years old and you're just discovering yourself and maybe you think that you might be a member of the LGBTQ community and all those books are taken off the shelf. What message does that send to you? That you're a bad person? That you're dangerous?"
I came out as a lesbian, and then I came out as non-binary, and then I came out as trans. I identified as a lesbian for a very long time. There was no fluidity there, no interest in men.
Kings Beach, cherished by the queer community, faced a rejection for heritage site status, igniting backlash over its cultural significance and ongoing struggles for recognition.
"Quantum Witch is a heartwarming 'plotformer' created by solo developer NikkiJay, who transforms personal experiences of leaving a religious cult into a journey of humor and love."
In her latest music video for 'Boy Crazy,' Kesha captivates audiences with a celebration of body positivity, featuring semi-naked men and a playful, assertive performance.
As the first Drag Laureate of San Francisco, and of the world, this is deeply humbling and really a powerful moment for me, as my two years serving in the capacity have come to an end.
Brooklyn Pride Day 2025 will take over Park Slope on June 14, featuring events like the region's only Twilight Pride Parade and a vibrant street festival.
Mollberg criticized the bill as "bigoted," arguing it could exacerbate discrimination against trans individuals, akin to historical racial discrimination.
Airyn De Niro shared her evolving approach to dating as a transgender woman and the challenges she faces in navigating relationships as the child of a celebrity.
