New Orleans to Host BLK in the South Summit to Tackle HIV Epidemic
H e alth & Wellness | News Gayes, the 2024 US Conference on HIV and AIDS (USCHA), is coming to New Orleans. This year’s focus on...
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Gaye Magazine Staff
- Jul 9
- 2 min
SnapCo Launches Inaugural Forever Gala to Benefit Atlanta's Black Queer Community, Angelica Ross to Host, Comedian Miss Sophia to be Honored
Entertainment News Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and goodwill as SnapCo hosts its first-ever SnapCo Forever Gala this...
Brandon Adams
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Gilead Sciences Sponsors Atlanta Event In Recognition of National HIV Testing Day
News | Lifestyle (Source: DepositPhotos.com) In honor of National HIV Testing Day, NAESM, A Vision 4 Hope, B Holding Group Foundation,...
K. Keith
- May 21
- 2 min
GLAAD's Director of Local News Darian Aaron Amplifies Black Queer Media & Stories at "GLAAD Down South" Event
Exclusive | News & Opinion On May 17th, GLAAD's Director of Local News for the US South, Darian Aaron, spearheaded a groundbreaking event...
Gaye Magazine Staff
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Rainbow Railroad and Exec Eventz Partner to Support LGBTQI+ Refugees
Exclusive |News & Opinion Rainbow Railroad, a global charitable organization dedicated to aiding LGBTQI+ individuals facing persecution...
Dream H.
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Washington is Pushing Inclusion, Becoming Seventh State to Require LGBT+ Curriculum in Schools
News & Opinion Washington recently enacted legislation mandating the integration of LGBTQ+-inclusive content into public school...
J. Page
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Russia Makes Its First Convictions After Naming the LGBTQ+ "Movement" an Extremist and Terrorist Organization
News & Opinion In November of last year, the Russian Supreme Court banned the "LGBTQ+ movement", adding it to a list of extremist and...
Dream H.
- Mar 20
- 1 min
78% of Gospel Musicians are Gay According to Pastor Sonnie Badu in Homophobic Rant
News & Opinion The Ghanian pastor made the unsubstantiated claim during an interview with Accra 100.5. Currently the lead pastor of...
Brandon Adams
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Suspect Identified for the Murder of Black Trans Man Righteous "TK" Hill, Potential Motive Revealed
News & Opinion Details surrounding the death of a 35-year-old, Black trans man and LGBTQIA+ community leader, Righteous Torrence “TK”...
Dream H.
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Medical Examiner Rules Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict's Cause of Death as Suicide, Superintendent Under Scrutiny for Anti-LGBT Statements
News & Opinion With over a month of investigation conducted, the state of Oklahoma’s Chief Medical Examiner declared 16-year old Nex...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Don Lemon's Talk Show Cancelled by Elon Musk After Interviewing Him on First Episode
TV & Film | Entertainment News If you were looking forward to former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s return to television you may have to wait a...
Brandon Adams
- Mar 13
- 2 min
LGBTQ+ Institute Launches Inaugural 'Bayard Rustin Day' Guest Hosted by Judge Hatchett
Exclusive The LGBTQ+ Institute at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) will commemorate civil rights icon Bayard...
K. Keith
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Atlanta City Council Proclaims March 10th as 'RuPaul Day'
The city of Atlanta officially declared March 10th as RuPaul Day last night at the Tabernacle.
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Mar 6
- 2 min
First-Ever Transgender Voting Center Opens in Los Angeles
t week The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center made history when it opened the country's first-ever transgender voting center.
Brandon Adams
- Mar 6
- 2 min
35 Year Old Black Trans Man & Hair Salon Owner Righteous Torrence "TK" Hill Murdered in Atlanta
Righteous Torrence "TK" Hill (Chevy), a Black transman, 35, was reportedly murdered last week Thursday on February 29, 2024.
Brandon Adams
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Murder of Black Trans Woman Pebbles LaDime Doe Becomes First Federal Hate Crime Trial Held on Basis of Gender Identity
For the first time in American history, a federal hate crime trial is being held for a gender identity based murder.
J. Page
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Utah to Become the First State in 2024 to Ban Transgender People From Using Bathrooms
News & Opinion Utah will become the first US state in 2024 to prohibit transgender individuals and youth from using bathrooms in publicly...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Feb 1
- 2 min
ABilly S. Jones-Hennin, Founder of the United States First Black LGBTQ+ Rights Organization, Dies at 81
LGBTQ rights activist ABilly S. Jones-Hennin, died on Jan. 19 at his home in Chetumal, Mexico. He was 81 years old.
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Philadelphia Dance Company Launches Scholarship in O’Shae Sibley’s Name
Nearly six months after the murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley, one of his alma maters -the Philadelphia Dance Company, also known as...
Gaye Magazine Staff
- Jan 11
- 4 min
Men Having Babies Adds Atlanta to Its 2024 Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo
Health & Wellness | Life | News On February 23-25, 2024, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) is teaming with the LGBTQ Institute and...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Oct 27, 2023
- 4 min
Is Dwight Howard Being Forced to Come Out to Prove His Innocence Against Sexual Assault?
Op-Ed | News & Opinion Former NBA star Dwight Howard has responded via his attorney Justin Bailey to the sexual assault and battery...
Gaye Magazine Staff
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
Bob The Drag Queen to Headline Benefit Comedy Show for Positive Impact Health Centers in Atlanta
Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) has announced that the one and only Bob The Drag Queen, is set to grace the stage as this year's Party
Brandon Adams
- Oct 23, 2023
- 3 min
Black Trans Woman A’nee Roberson Assaulted and Struck By Car Nearby LGBTQ+ Sports Bar in D.C
News & Opinion A’nee Roberson of Northwest Washington, a 30-year-old Black transwoman, was assaulted and then killed near Nellie’s Sports...
J. Page
- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Laphonza Butler Makes History as the First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator
News & Opinion Tuesday afternoon, Laphonza Butler, 44, made her-story as she was sworn into the United States Senate. Butler is the first...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Sep 25, 2023
- 1 min
Nigerian Court Releases 69 People on Bail for Attending an Alleged Gay Wedding
News & Opinion A Nigerian court has released 69 out of 200 people who were arrested in connection to a gay wedding held last month in...
Brandon Adams
- Aug 30, 2023
- 3 min
Trans Woman Makyyla Holland Wins Settlement After Abuse in Jail, NY County Agrees to Prison Reform
Makyyla Holland, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman, won a landmark settlement with Broome County, NY after suffering from violence...
Dream H.
- Aug 28, 2023
- 1 min
Dyllón Burnside to be Honored at 4th Annual Mayor's Reception for Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
Emmy award-winning artist and "Pose" star Dyllón Burnside is this year’s recipient of the Cultural Impact Award.
K. Keith
- Aug 28, 2023
- 3 min
Hope Giselle Makes History as the 1st Black Openly Trans Woman to Speak at the March on Washington
Hope Giselle made history Saturday as the first Black openly transgender woman to speak at the historic 60th the March on Washington!
Dream H.
- Aug 21, 2023
- 2 min
Clothing Store Owner Laura Carleton Murdered by Man Who Confronted Her About Pride Flag
News & Opinion Whether queer or an ally -- homophobic violence spares none. A California community mourns as a local shop owner and...
Brandon Adams
- Aug 16, 2023
- 3 min
Lebanon, Kuwait, & Algeria Orders Ban on ‘Barbie’ Film for “Promoting Homosexuality”
News & Opinion | TV & Film | Entertainment (Source: Dale Robinette/ Warner Bros./ Courtesy Everett Collection) Within a month, “Barbie”...
Brandon Adams
- Aug 10, 2023
- 3 min
Billy Porter Shares He’s Selling His House Amidst SAG-AFTRA Strike
News & Opinion | TV & Film Yesterday, the WGA strike passed its 100-day mark. As the concurrent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue,...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Aug 10, 2023
- 2 min
Positive Impact Health Centers Earn National Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home
News & Opinion | Health Gayes! A huge congratulations is in order for Positive Impact Health Centers. The Atlanta-based organization was...
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Aug 9, 2023
- 2 min
New FDA Rules Giving More Gay & Bisexual Men a Chance to Donate Blood Goes Into Effect
News & Opinion | Life This Monday, the FDA policy permitting more gay and bisexual men to donate blood went into effect. The policy went...
Brandon Adams
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
Activist Dominique Morgan Becomes First Living Trans Woman to be Honored with a Street Name
News & Opinion | Exclusive Photos Despite the times, Gaye history continues to be made! This past week, the Omaha City Council voted...
B.Nikea
- Aug 1, 2023
- 3 min
Beloved Dancer Fatally Stabbed for Voguing at NYC Gas Station, 17 Year Old Suspect Identified
News & Opinion A 17-year-old suspect is currently at large and being sought by NYPD for the stabbing of O'Shae Sibley. NYPD tells Gaye...
Dream H.
- Jul 29, 2023
- 2 min
Tyler Perry & Yvette Noel-Schure Offer 100K Reward to Find the Murderer of an LGBT Grenadian Singer
News & Opinion The body of Josiah "Jonty" Robinson, 24, was found on June 18, at BBC Beach in St. George, Grenada. Robinson was an openly...
K. Keith
- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
2 Men Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail for Violent Attack on Trans Woman at Minneapolis LRT Station
News & Opinion In a recent court ruling, two men 19-year-old Keaton Morris and 23-year-old Kevin York Jr. accepted a plea deal sentencing...
J. Page
- Jun 21, 2023
- 3 min
GLAAD and City of Atlanta Leaders Join Forces to Denounce Local Church's Anti-LGBTQ Billboards
News & Opinion Amid a month dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, billboards across the metro Atlanta...
K. Keith
- Jun 8, 2023
- 2 min
Suspect Charged for the Tragic Killing of Black Trans Woman Ashley Burton
News & Opinion In a significant development regarding the untimely death of Ashley Burton, a black transgender woman, law enforcement...
Dream H.
- Jun 5, 2023
- 1 min
Taylor Swift Encourages Fans to Become More Politically Involved Because of Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Entertainment News | News & Opini At the Chicago show of her Eras tour, Taylor Swift took a moment to emphasize her support, as well as...
J. Page
- May 30, 2023
- 2 min
Front Runners Atlanta Announces 34th Annual Atlanta Pride Run Powered by Lululemon
News & Opinion | Exclusive This year will mark the 34th year of the annual Atlanta Pride Run & Walk 5K. Front Runners Atlanta (FRATL) is...
Brandon Adams
- May 30, 2023
- 2 min
Kohl's Faces Backlash Over Pride Merchandise Following Target Controversy
News & Opinion Here we go again! Kohl’s, one of the largest department stores in the country, is amongst the latest line of retailer...
Brandon Adams
- May 23, 2023
- 3 min
GLAAD Launches Inaugural Black Queer Creative Summit, Applicants to Receive Free Trip to LA
Exclusive | Entertainment News | Interview GLAAD, the largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, has officially announced its Black...
Dream H.
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
LA Dodgers Revoke Invitation from Drag Nun Group to be Honored at their 10th Annual Pride Night
Sports News | News & Opinion The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again teaming up with long-time non-profit partner LA Pride, for the...
Dream H.
- May 17, 2023
- 2 min
'Dignity Bus' Receives LGBT-Inclusive Makeover to Serve Homeless Community with Showers in ATL
Exclusive | News & Opinion | We are all connected as a human race, whether or not we realize or choose to accept it. Despite this, a vast...
J. Page
- May 13, 2023
- 3 min
All Masculine-Presenting Women's Fraternity 'Sigma Omega Phi' Partners with Human Rights Campaign
Exclusive | Interview | News & Opinion Across the country, there are various images that come to mind when one hears the term...
K. Keith
- Apr 20, 2023
- 2 min
Black Trans Star of "Kokomo City" Film Rasheeda Williams Found Shot to Death in Atlanta Plaza
News & Opinion UPDATED: The Atlanta Police Department tells Gaye Magazine that they are investigating after a person was found dead near...
Dream H.
- Apr 19, 2023
- 2 min
Disneyland to Host their First-Ever 'Pride Night' in June 2023
Entertainment News | News & Opinion Florida's Governor is going toe to toe with Disneyland --- and the mouse is winning. The...
Dream H.
- Apr 12, 2023
- 3 min
Rep. Webster Barnaby Calls Trans People "Mutants" & "Demons" During Florida Hearing, Issues Apology
News & Opinion The transgender community has taken somewhat of a supernatural existence according to a Florida lawmaker. Republican Rep....
Mykel Montana Hilliard
- Apr 5, 2023
- 2 min
Political Documentary "Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn" Triumphs at Outfest Fusion Film Festival
TV & Film | Entertainment News This year's Outfest QTBIPOC Fusion Film Festival showcased a bevy of queer-centered short films, feature...
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