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Wendy said she sorry! Wendy Williams told us how she really felt about gay men trying to be women on her show yesterday and now she is backtracking on her words and apologizing to the LGBTQ community. During the ‘Hot Topics’ segment on her show, Wendy had this to say.. According to the video, Williams […]

Retired NBA Baller Dwayne Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union has always been very open about the journey and sexuality of his son Zion. Wade has now revealed that Zion has changed has changed his name to ‘Zaya’ and would like to be referred to as ‘she’ and ‘her.’ Check out Wade talking about it […]

The state of Michigan has officially given the OK for a credit union bank made specifically for the LGBTQ community and it’s set to open next year. According to thepulseofradio.com, the nation’s first bank specifically for LGBT people was given approval on September 9th in Michigan.  Superbia Credit Union will begin its charter and will […]

This is interesting! Research has consistently shown that lesbians are diagnosed with breast cancer more than other women and they are at greater risk for cancer due to certain stereotypical behaviors, stigma, and socioeconomic status. According to the National LGBT Cancer Network, these behaviors include: Smoking – according to some studies, more lesbians smoke regular tobacco […]

We saw diversity again at this year’s Emmys Awards. Keeping their promise to strive for diversity, Hollywood gave away Emmys last night to many who show diversity in race and ideology. #BlackExcellence was strong as Donald Glover won two Emmys. One for Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Directing in a Comedy Series for his Atlanta […]

  Nelsan Ellis, the actor who starred in HBO’s True Blood as Lafayette Reynolds, has died. He was only 39. “Nelsan has passed away after complications with heart failure,” his manager Emily Gerson Saines told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a great talent, and his words and presence will be forever missed.” Ellis, who had been in numerous films including The Help, Get On […]

Nigeria is a country slow to honor LGBTQ rights. In many cases, even supporting LGBT people can land you in jail, which is what happened last week  in  the African country. Sadly, Nigerian law enforcement arrested 53 men for attending an unofficial same-sex wedding, according to the BBC. The arrests happened last Saturday in the northern […]

American Idol alum, La’Porsha Renae unfortunately pulled the “I’m not homophobic, but…” card this week, with some peculiar comments on the LGBTQ “lifestyle.” After denying that she was homophobic, the singer went on a Twitter rant on Wednesday (Mar. 8), in which she claimed that being gay was a “choice.” How does she know? Well, […]

Tragic video has been released of a transgender woman, Dandara dos Santos, 42, being beaten by a group of men in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza, Ceara. Dos Santos was reportedly dragged from her home into the streets, then punched, kicked and attacked with shoes and a plank of wood in front of residents. Soon after, […]

It’s been a tragic week in Louisiana due to the deaths of three Black trans women over the course of three days. On Saturday night, Chyna Doll Dupree, was killed outside of a shopping center according to the Times Picayune. https://twitter.com/KaneBlacque/status/836604455357296640 When news of her death hit friends and loved ones, they shared messages of love support and […]

It looks like Beyoncé is sharing ways to support LGBTQ students. In light of the Trump administration’s roll back of protections for transgender students, the megastar singer is demonstrating support for the 100 Days of Kindness initiative aimed at LGBTQ students. The initiative is organized by GLSEN which is a group that seeks to improve the educational experience for LGBTQ […]

The LGBTQ community welcomed Vice President-elect Mike Pence to his new digs in Washington in the most creative way ever.