Jun 19 Watch 4:52 A photographer shines a light on queer couples of color By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, and Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. But while representation of both communities has grown in mainstream culture, it still lags behind for people who are members of both communities. In documentarian… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 6:17 Pride: 2021 has set a record in anti-trans bills in America By Ivette Feliciano This year, state legislatures across the country have introduced more than 100 bills to restrict trans rights. Last Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month, Florida became the eighth state targeting trans athletes. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano spoke with Chase… Continue watching
Jun 28 In NYC, marking 50th anniversary of Pride, no matter what By Deepti Hajela, Brian Mahoney, Associated Press With the city’s massive Pride parade canceled, Sunday's performances were virtual, the flags flew in emptier than normal spaces and the protesters were masked. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 7:57 Why Supreme Court’s LGBTQ employment discrimination ruling marks a ‘milestone’ The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender identity is illegal. Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the conservative members of the court, wrote the opinion. The decision represents a milestone for… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 5:13 As Pride Month kicks off, black trans activists want their stories centered By Ivette Feliciano June is Pride Month, the anniversary of the 1969 riots by the LGBTQ community against police brutality at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. Now, with a recent wave of violence against black, transgender people, activists are demanding those stories be… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 16:57 50 years after Stonewall, why so many LGBTQ people are ‘still grieving’ By Courtney Norris During the era of 1969’s Stonewall Riots, police raids against LGBTQ establishments were common. But when Stonewall patrons fought back, the modern gay rights movement was launched. On Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Reverend Emma Chattin, activist… Continue watching
Jun 04 One poet’s take on what is still missing from Pride By Jennifer Hijazi Poet Hieu Minh Nguyen says stories like his are often left out of the “visible” Pride experience. Continue reading
Jun 09 Column: In the face of anti-LGBTQ rights laws, my students give me hope By Douglas Ray My experience for the first 18 years of my life in Mississippi was very much limited to the company of people who looked and lived just like me. As a teacher, I’ve noticed my students are infinitely more worldly wise… Continue reading
Jun 11 The accidental history of pride anthems By Corinne Segal Walk into any LGBTQ pride event during the month of June, and you’ll probably end up dancing to Diana Ross’ 1980 iconic release “I’m Coming Out.” But Ross herself did not intend it that way. Continue reading