Rejected by Museums Around the World, This New Art Exhibition Explores the Historical Roots of the Term ‘Homosexual’
“The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939” is a sprawling collection of more than 300 works at Chicago’s Wrightwood 659 gallery
Five Ways Pope Francis, Religious Leader Who Pushed to Modernize the Catholic Church, Was a Man of Firsts
The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at age 88, strived to make the church more inclusive. But critics believed his reforms either went too far or not far enough
Eight Historic Moments That Took Place at the Waldorf Astoria New York
The famous hotel reopens this spring after an extensive renovation that began in 2017
Sphen, Australian Penguin of Famous Same-Sex Couple, Dies at Age 11
Sphen and his longtime partner Magic got together at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in 2018. They successfully hatched two foster chicks and became “international queer icons”
Who Was ‘Lisa Ben,’ the Woman Behind the U.S.’s First Lesbian Magazine?
Edythe Eyde published nine issues of “Vice Versa” between June 1947 and February 1948. She later adopted a pen name that doubled as an anagram for “lesbian”
Plans for Museum Honoring Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting Have Been Canceled
The city of Orlando has agreed to buy the nightclub property, where a permanent memorial will eventually open
The Real History Behind Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ Movie
A new film finally spotlights Bayard Rustin, the gay civil rights activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington
New Research Reveals How the Nazis Targeted Transgender People
Last year, a German court acknowledged the possibility that trans people were persecuted by the Nazis
Watch the Trailer for ‘Rustin,’ Which Spotlights the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington
The new film dramatizes Bayard Rustin’s efforts to pull off an event of unprecedented scale
The Controversial Gay Priest Who Brought Vigilante Justice to San Francisco’s Streets
In response to anti-gay violence, the Reverend Raymond Broshears formed the Lavender Panthers, an armed self-defense group, in 1973
See Photos of Gay Men in Love Dating Back to the 1850s
A new exhibition features romantic snapshots found at flea markets, antique shops and online auctions
Before It Burned Down, This Bathhouse Served as a Haven for New York City’s Gay Community
For decades, gay men gathered anonymously at the Everard Baths, seeking sexual liaisons and camaraderie alike
Mural Honors Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Artist Michael Pilato has been working on the 44-foot-long commemorative artwork for years
The First Self-Proclaimed Drag Queen Was a Formerly Enslaved Man
In the late 19th century, William Dorsey Swann’s private parties attracted unwelcome attention from authorities and the press
The 92-Year-Old Queen Who Shaped the History and Future of Drag
Darcelle XV, the world’s oldest performing drag queen, died in March, but her spirit will live on
‘The Little Mermaid’ Has Been Subverting Expectations for Decades
The 1989 Disney movie musical may have saved the Disney corporation, but it also sent important messages about identity to its young audiences
Behind ‘Oklahoma!’ Lies the Remarkable Story of a Gay Cherokee Playwright
Lynn Riggs wrote the play that served as the basis of the hit 1943 musical
Andy Warhol Exhibition Opens in the Saudi Desert
Critics say the show helps bolster the regime’s reputation—and obscure its human rights violations
Hans and Sophie Scholl Were Once Hitler Youth Leaders. Why Did They Decide to Stand Up to the Nazis?
Archival evidence offers clues on the radicalization of the German siblings, who led a resistance movement known as the White Rose
More Gay and Bisexual Men Could Soon Donate Blood
Since 1985, federal blood donor restrictions have barred many men who have sex with men from participating
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