Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, read an original work at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. After Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president, Gorman read “The Hill We Climb,” building on a tradition of poets -- including Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Alexander and Rich

Before voting on a resolution that would repeal Nevada's heterosexual definition of marriage, state Sen. Kelvin Atkinson came out to his fellow lawmakers, telling them, "I'm gay." The resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 13, passed 12-9 and now moves on to the state Assembly for a vote. Atkinson, a D...

A warrior for change. A lightning rod for controversy.
Gloria Allred has devoted 40 years to asserting and protecting the rights of women, overcoming personal trauma, media scrutiny, and powerful men.

Aside from being an EGOT winning, music and acting icon, Harry Belafonte played a major role in civil rights movements throughout his life. Passed away at 92 in April 25, 2023

Reporter Katie Razzall explores the changing British attitude to gay rights.

The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2007 Docu-Trailer enable the older generation to go back to those days in a time capsule manner. As for the younger generations, they were able to learn a bit of history, see how this movement came about and ultimately appreciate key individuals, Ruth Shack an...

“SELMA” is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Katy Perry performed hit song 'Firework' in the inauguration concert of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. (Video: Biden Inauguration Committee)

To commemorate World Pride, taking place in New York City on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in late June, the New York Public Libray has curated a stunning exhibition exploring the early fight for LGBTQ rights. The exhibit features the photographs of Kay Tobin Lahusen and Diana Davies—”

Hi, Is This Jim? President Obama calls Jim Obergefell on live television to congratulate him on the historic Supreme Court decision in his case that bore his name, that will finally allow same-sex marriage across our country.