Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Stonewall Inn Riots anniversary
The modern-day gay rights movement started at Manhattan's Stonewall Inn after the riots of 1969.
LGBT Network senior housing complex on Long Island
A 75-unit LGBT-friendly senior housing complex in Bay Shore is said to be the first of its kind in a U.S. suburb.
NYC Pride March returns amid new urgency, fears
Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America’s biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of freedoms won through decades of activism.
2022 NYC Pride parade and events
New York City Pride celebrations are back in 2022 with full-fledged in-person events, including the NYC Pride March a.k.a. NYC Pride parade, as well as festivals, parties, and more. Here is a guide to the weekend.
Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
“Pride was born of protest and will always be a space to fight injustice and discrimination. Join us as we advocate for bodily autonomy at this year's NYC Pride March,” NYC Pride said in a statement.
Stonewall National Monument visitor center to showcase LGBTQ history
The Stonewall National Monument was the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ history. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for a visitor center to be built there.
Long Island library reverses decision to ban LGBTQ displays from children's section
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
Councilwoman calls Drag Story Hour 'degeneracy,' sparking war of words with colleagues
After pushback from the mayor and her colleagues in the City Council, a councilwoman is defending her criticism of a taxpayer-funding program in which drag queens read stories to children in schools and libraries.
Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event
The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.
Death of Julio Ramirez remains a mystery over a month later
A candlelight vigil was held in Times Square for Julio Ramirez, who was found dead in the back of a taxi in April.
Pride month: Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
Marines respond to anti-gay posts after recognizing Pride Month: ‘Have a meritorious day!’
Some Marines in South Carolina are standing their ground after expressing support for Pride Month in a recent Facebook post.
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’
A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.
Some groups to boycott mayor's Pride reception
Mayor Eric Adams took heat in February for giving prominent positions in his administration to two people with a history of anti-LGBTQ views. Now four LGBTQ groups are boycotting the mayor's Pride reception.
Queens Pride Parade returns after 2-year pandemic hiatus
The parade, which returned after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the second oldest and second-largest Pride parade in New York City.
Cash: Rays players not wearing Pride logos won't divide team
A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team’s annual “Pride Night” on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed it after Sunday's game, saying he doesn't think it'll negatively impact the clubhouse.