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February 17, 2024
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This Black queer icon spied on Nazis, flew a WWII plane, & was also a vaudeville superstar. Do you know who it was?

Or that the internet's daddy is a Black gay man? You use his invention every day.

It might be Black History Month, but keep in mind... Black history is now.
Lesbian couple makes history in Nepal as first to have their marriage recognized by government

Lesbian couple makes history in Nepal as first to have their marriage recognized by government


Love wasn't limited to Valentine's Day this week.

Greece legalized same-sex marriage, the first Orthodox country to say they do. Even Volkswagen got in on the action with a wedding-themed Super Bowl ad.

While we're on the topic... Did you know that Mildred Loving & W.E.B. Du Bois paved the way for marriage equality?
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LGBTQ+ parenting rights win in landmark court decision

Landmark court decision in child custody case

When a lesbian couple divorced, the fight became about their child.
Ohio yanks restrictions on trans healthcare for adults

Ohio yanks restrictions on trans healthcare for adults

Ohio's Health Department is backpedaling after outrage from medical professionals and activists.
Kamala Harris reunites with gay couple she married 20 years ago on Valentine’s Day

Kamala Harris reunites with gay couple she married 20 years ago on Valentine’s Day

The Vice President played a big role in the fight for marriage equality.
Polish state TV anchor issues extraordinary on-air public apology to LGBTQ+ people

Polish state TV anchor issues extraordinary on-air public apology

After years of government persecution of LGBTQ+ people, the move was unprecedented.
6 Black queer women changing the face of American politics

6 Black queer women changing the face of American politics

Black queer women have long been at the forefront of important social movements that have expanded our country’s vision of who belongs.
Virginia is about to protect gay & lesbian couples’ right to marry

Virginia is about to protect gay & lesbian couples’ right to marry

The state legislature is taking a stand in the face of GOP attacks.
How edgy gay 80s artist Keith Haring became a Gen Z fast fashion icon

How edgy gay 80s artist Keith Haring became a Gen Z fast fashion icon

Gen Z is discovering that he was more than a t-shirt designer.
Researchers hope virtual reality goggles could increase empathy for LGBTQ+ people

Researchers hope virtual reality goggles could increase empathy for LGBTQ+ people

But how does it work?

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