Black Voices

HRC and The Normal Anomaly Initiative Host a “Party with a Purpose”

The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and…

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Ian L. Haddock Named to Out Magazine’s 2025 Out100 List

OutSmart contributor Ian L. Haddock has been named to Out magazine’s 2025 Out100 list, recognizing leaders shaping LGBTQ advocacy, visibility,…

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Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her…

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Duewa “Kaya” Spicer Centers Pleasure and Healing at Infinite Zen Therapy

Queer nonbinary therapist Duewa “Kaya” Spicer reimagines healing through Infinite Zen Therapy, where inclusivity, pleasure, and acceptance guide clients toward…

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Patrick Sims Finds Power in Vulnerability Through Music and Community

Patrick Sims combines gospel roots, deep self-reflection, and bold storytelling in Love Notes, a new EP that redefines love through…

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A Vibe Called Rest Festival Centers LGBTQ BIPOC Wellness

The T.R.U.T.H. Project’s one-day festival promotes joy, rest, and wellness for LGBTQ BIPOC individuals and their allies through curated programming,…

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Equality Texas to Host Inaugural Barbara Jordan Garden Party

Equality Texas will hold its first Barbara Jordan Garden Party on July 27, celebrating LGBTQ advocates and honoring the late…

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Nonbinary Houston Artist Wyntress X’ion Shines Through Art and Advocacy

Wyntress X’ion, a Houston native and nonbinary artist, blends vibrant art with queer advocacy, reflecting on their identity journey and…

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Galveston Native Returns Home to Uplift Community Through Beauty and Healing

After years of transformation and care work in Atlanta and NYC, Franklin Berry returns to Galveston to open a salon,…

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Distinguished Grand Marshal: Brandon Mack

Distinguished Grand Marshal Brandon Mack 41, He/Him “I am incredibly honored to be named a Grand Marshal. It represents being…

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