LGBTQI History
Why Actress Sarah Bernhardt Was the First Modern Celebrity
An exhibition in Paris revisits the life of the 19th-century thespian, who used the press to promote herself and eagerly capitalized on her fame
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush and More Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In recent years, the organization has been widening the definition of the genre
American Library Association Names 2022’s Most Banned Books
As book censorship soared, titles with LGBTQ themes were the most targeted
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
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
Colette Revolutionized French Literature With Her Depictions of Female Desire
Born 150 years ago this week, the author was known for her incisive portrayals of women's everyday lives
Florida High School Cancels 'Indecent,' a Play About Censorship on Broadway in 1923
Free speech groups—and playwright Paula Vogel—are condemning the school board's decision
This Congressman Was Sworn Into Office With Rare Superman Comic
California’s Robert Garcia says the superhero embodies values like truth and justice
How These Contemporary Artists Are Redefining Family and Kinship
Explore the enduring bonds and intimacies of modern love at the National Portrait Gallery
One of New York City's Oldest Gay Bars Is Now a Historic Landmark
The bar was the site of a "sip-in" in 1966, several years before the Stonewall riots
What to Know About Pakistan's Controversial Transgender Romance Film
The government reversed its ban on "Joyland," though several scenes will be cut
How 23 Artists Explore Queerness in the Arab World
"Habibi, Love's Revolutions" reflects on LGBTQ experiences and identities
Virgin Atlantic Is Dropping Its Gendered Uniform Policy
The change is part of a growing movement to make travel more inclusive
Over 1,600 Books Were Banned During the Past School Year
A new PEN America report finds that targeted campaigns by advocacy groups are behind the increasing bans
Wolfgang Tillmans Looks Without Fear
The photographer’s largest-ever exhibition is now on view at the Museum of Modern Art
Was Patricia Highsmith Actually a Hopeless Romantic?
The documentary 'Loving Highsmith' presents a new side of the enigmatic crime writer
Paintings From Andy Warhol's College Years Will Go Up for Auction
The collection includes "Nosepicker 1," which may be the artist's first self-portrait
Who Were the Women Behind James Joyce’s 'Ulysses'?
As the novel turns 100, two exhibitions tell the stories of the women who made it possible
