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Jay-Z's mom, Gloria Carter, comes out gay
On Smile, a track on Jay-Z's new album 4:44, Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter, reveals she's a lesbian.
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Bishop who decreed no Holy Communion for married gay couples responds to critics
The Illinois Roman Catholic bishop who called on priests to deny Holy Communion and funeral rights to married gay couples says he's surprised by the backlash his decree has received.
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Chicago gay pioneer and legend Chuck Renslow dies
Chuck Renslow, a Chicago gay pioneer and legend who also was a major player in the gay scene worldwide, died June 29 after multiple long-term health issues. He was 87.
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Poll: 48 percent of Americans prefer LGBT-inclusive brands
Nearly half of Americans say they prefer bands they perceive as LGBT inclusive.
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Johnny Weir says he had 'terrible divorce' from Victor Voronov
Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is speaking out about his divorce from Victor Voronov.
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Nikki Haley booed at NYC LGBT Pride
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday said that she was booed by LGBT Pride attendees while having lunch with her son at a New York City restaurant.
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Cincinnati names street after marriage equality plaintiffs Jim Obergefell, John Arthur
Cincinnati has honored the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that struck down state bans that excluded gay and lesbian couples from marriage.
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Joe Biden tells LGBT community to hold Trump accountable
Former Vice President Joe Biden is calling on the LGBT community to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his promise to be an ally.
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ACLU says school employee who urged violence against gays should not be fired
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio said Tuesday that a Columbus City Schools employee who posted an anti-gay slur should not be fired.
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Caitlyn Jenner criticized for joke about Republican shooting
Olympian and reality star Caitlyn Jenner has come under fire for joking about last week's shooting at a Republican baseball practice.
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RuPaul covers Entertainment Weekly's LGBT Pride issue; urges LGBT youth to speak out
RuPaul, the host of VH1's RuPaul's Drag Race, covers Entertainment Weekly's LGBT Pride issue.
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Congressional Democrats criticize Trump for refusing to recognize June as LGBT Pride Month
Seventy-two congressional Democrats on Friday criticized President Donald Trump for refusing to issue a proclamation declaring June as LGBT Pride month.
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Trump visits heroic Capitol Police officer and her wife
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, paid a visit Wednesday to one of the Capitol Police officers wounded in Wednesday's attack on a congressional baseball practice.
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Lady Bunny on rainbow flag controversy: 'Let's cancel gay pride'
In a lengthy post, Drag icon Lady Bunny railed over the controversy created by the Philadelphia-based campaign, More Color, More Pride, to add a black and brown stripe to the rainbow flag.
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Betsy DeVos says she'll pursue discrimination 'in any form'
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Tuesday responded to criticism that the Trump administration might allow federally funded charter schools to discriminate against LGBT students.
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Atlanta adds rainbow crosswalk in support of LGBT community
Atlanta has added a permanent rainbow crosswalk to show 'unwavering and unqualified' support for the city's LGBT residents.
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Candis Cayne On Trump, Caitlyn Jenner's Politics
Transgender actress Candis Cayne took on the topics of President Donald Trump and Caitlyn Jenner's politics during an interview with Larry King.
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Adam Lambert: Trump has used 'fear and hate' to divide us
Speaking Sunday at the Los Angeles Pride Resist March, out singer Adam Lambert took a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying that he had used "fear and hate to divide us."
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Thousands march and rally in Chicago, across US for LGBT rights under Trump
Chicago's LGBT community and allies held an Equality Rally at Andersonville's Midsommafest Sunday, as thousands of LGBT rights supporters marched and rallied in Washington D.C., Los Angeles and dozens of other U.S. citie
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FDA approves generic Truvada for HIV, PrEP
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a generic version of Truvada, Gilead Sciences of Foster City, California's blockbuster drug for HIV treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which, when t
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Debra Messing, Sean Hayes: Show your pride by attending LGBT marches on Sunday
Actors Debra Messing and Sean Hayes have recorded a video in support of Sunday's Equality March for Unity and Pride and its sister marches.
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Star-studded PrideFest Milwaukee opens Friday
PrideFest Milwaukee 2017 opens its 30th annual celebration of LGBT community and culture on Friday, June 9. Over the years, the three-day all-LGBT festival has become a must-attend Midwest event and this year is position
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Trump to address anti-LGBT leaders as D.C. prepares for Equality March
The President has refused to recognize LGBT Pride month
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Rex Tillerson recognizes LGBT Pride Month
Rex Tillerson recognizes LGBT Pride Month, while his boss won't