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These 4 queer visionaries each just won $800,000 as MacArthur Award recipients
If you’ve never heard of the MacArthur “genius grant,” it’s kind of a big deal: You can’t apply for it — you can only be chosen, and the award gives recipients five years to pursue their creative passions. About 15% of this year’s 26 award recipients were LGBTQ+ identified. The group includes a legendary cabaret performer, a mindblowing choreographer, and an editor who is bringing disabled people’s experiences to the masses.
And talking about inspiring creatives, check out these 7 queer Latinx artists who were honored on stamps, these 7 drag queens who most influenced American culture, and this long-term gay couple who captured hearts by re-creating some of their old photos together.
Judge says no to dad’s ridiculous demand about flags in kids’ classrooms
Nathan Feldman wanted $3 million after he wasn’t allowed to display something silly in public schools — what a rube!
Haters tried to ruin a Pride festival. Fierce townsfolk shut them down.
Some uninvited guests tried to crash the party. What happened next surprised and delighted the local LGBTQ+ community.
This beautiful, inspiring film is changing hearts & minds before Election Day
Comedian Will Ferrell wanted people to have “important discussions in their living rooms” about befriending the trans community.
LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated around the world. It all started with one man & a dream.
The founder of LGBTQ+ History Month reflects on 30 years of celebrating queer stories.
Rebel Wilson marries her wife in beautiful destination wedding in Italy
“I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess.”
California scores a major win for LGBTQ+ & free speech advocates
Reading is fundamental, diversity is beautiful, and the state’s libraries just got some major protections to ensure they serve their communities well.
These barbers gave free gender-affirming haircuts to LGBTQ+ youth for “bodily autonomy”
“No appointment necessary, just walk in!” the announcement on social media read.
Flamingo dads dazzle zoo-goers by sweetly caring for adorable newborn chick
And there’s video with people going “Awwwww!” as the new family bonds.
From our sibling sites:
OUTSPORTS: Here are 6 out athletes marking milestone anniversaries in 2024
GAYCITIES: NC gay bar destroyed in floods was only open 32 days. People are rallying to support the owners.
QUEERTY: ‘Noah’s Arc’ creator Patrik-Ian Polk & other Black creators break new ground at the Queer Voices: NYC Film Fest
INTO: This fan theory about a Simpsons character has trans folks jumping for joy
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