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.
Health May 21 ‘It feels like freedom,’ 8 people describe getting their COVID-19 vaccine Permission to hug your family. Freedom from fear. A chance to carry on the memories of those who were lost to the pandemic. We asked our audience what getting the vaccine meant to them. Many called it a harbinger of…
Arts May 10 Ziwe on using humor, vulnerability and honesty to discuss race in America There’s a rising voice in late-night comedy: Ziwe Fumudoh. The comedian, who goes by her first name, debuted her no-holds-barred take on race and social issues in America on television on Sunday in a new self-titled sketch show. Amna Nawaz…
Nation Apr 30 After Indianapolis shooting, a Sikh activist on why we need to accept realities of racism in America Simran Jeet Singh of the Sikh Coalition, who's been in contact with victims’ families in Indianapolis, spoke about how the Sikh community is processing their grief and why racism isn’t relegated to just one area of the country.
Arts Apr 27 This PSA traces 150 years of anti-Asian hate in America Bao Nguyen, with his platform in film and television, wants to remind -- or teach -- Americans that anti-Asian hate is ingrained in American history.