World Aug 26 Unclear how many casualties after bombings U.S. officials have yet to provide an initial casualty count, but Russia’s Foreign Ministry reported that at least 13 people died and 15 were wounded in the deadly attack. The news comes hours after U.S. defense officials had warned…
Arts Aug 20 Aaliyah sounded like the future. 20 years after her death, we keep looking back Twenty years after Aaliyah’s death, her record company is releasing all her albums to streaming services, starting this month. For many music fans, it may bring closure to a chapter that has lacked an ending for years. For others, it…
Arts Aug 04 ‘Sport is political.’ How athletes are keeping human rights center stage at the Olympics As long as athletes of marginalized identities reach the Olympic podium, some experts say, it’s doubtful the desire to take a stand will fade anytime soon.
World Jul 28 Why people of color look past medal counts when rooting for Olympians To root for the diaspora is to acknowledge all the ways people of color have been affected by white supremacy -- and to celebrate and cheer on the athletes who are able to break through those barriers.
Nation Jul 02 Why a first-of-its-kind count of nonbinary adults is crucial to our understanding of LGBTQ communities There are about 1.2 million LGBTQ people in the U.S. who are nonbinary, according to a first-of-its-kind study released last week by the UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute.
Nation Jun 30 Rainbow capitalism raises questions about corporate commitments and Pride Month’s purpose Throughout the month of June, LGBTQ communities in the U.S. have been celebrating Pride in cities and states around the country. And corporate America has made itself a part of that, too, by increasingly tapping into Pride Month and trying…
Arts Jun 17 New York City renames parks for Gwen Ifill and other prominent Black Americans The city is renaming 16 of its parks and recreation areas to honor the legacies of Black Americans.
Arts Jun 15 How this campaign is renewing its push to keep America’s 21 lesbian bars afloat A new documentary opens with a startling statistic: There were at least 200 lesbian bars, at their peak, in the late 1980s. Today, 21 remain.
Arts Jun 10 ‘In the Heights’ uplifts a Latino community and helps reframe Hollywood roles Blockbuster films delayed by the pandemic are now hitting the big screen. Among the first of the summer season is “In the Heights,” which opened Thursday in theaters and streams on HBO Max. As Jeffrey Brown reports, the modern-day musical…
Arts Jun 10 21 lesbian bars remain in America. Owners share why they must be protected Owners and general managers of lesbian bars share what makes these queer spaces vital, how they survived the pandemic, and why this part of LGBTQ nightlife needs to be preserved.