15 LGBTQ TV Characters Who Became Icons

Janelle Monae and Billy Porter are among the stars turning out for a special live stream in honor of the 50th anniversary of New York’s first Pride march in 1970.In-person events scheduled as part of this summer’s annual celebration have been scrapped for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning neither the signature New York parade, nor the Pride Island festival, which had been set to feature performances by Janelle Monae, Betty Who, and Pussy Riot, will go ahead.However, in place of the public gathering, organizers have rallied together for a Special Pride Broadcast Event, with Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy set to marshal the show.Janelle Monee, Deborah Cox, Billy Porter, Luisa Sonza and more will perform, with Wilson Cruz, Mis

The Supreme Court has ruled that federal civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers, a loss for the Trump administration.

Doctor Who is set to introduce their first ever transgender character in the popular BBC franchise.

be a Pride Month without Black trans women like and Stormé DeLarverie, who have just begun to gain widespread recognition for their pivotal roles in the battle of liberation—and today’s civil rights movement wouldn’t be possible without Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza, queer Black women who co-founded Black Lives Matter.Learn about , understand how are impacted, know the victims, —and show your support through financial assistance.Though financial giving is only part of the battle, it can be an impactful one. To help you get started, below are Black LGBTQ+ funds, organizations, and small businesses.

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ+ rights from a conservative court.

https://t.co/YwHX7iW1NFThis is huge and long overdue!!!

Tegan and Sara shared The New York Times' headline about the case's verdict while shouting out the late Aimee Stephens -- the transgender plaintiff who sadly passed away in May while awaiting the decision -- with a hashtag. "It took 56 years but today the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ+ workers from workplace discrimination," the sister act wrote on Facebook.

Human By Orientation platform, which will host daily virtual events honoring the LGBTQIA+ community from June 18 to June 28.All of the events on the platform are free, including musical performances from Janelle Monáe, Todrick Hall and Kim Petras.Jackie Gagne, vice president of multicultural marketing at HBO, said in a press release that this year’s Pride month is more important than ever. “Black lives matter, Black trans lives matter, Black queer lives matter.

Pride 2020 is here, which means now is a good time for the LGBTQ community and allies alike to learn about and support queer artists. And while we still have a long way to go, thanks to streaming, we have more opportunities than ever to watch shows and movies that feature all different forms of love and identity.Right now, you can watch and on HBO Max, on Hulu, and  on Netflix, as well as the Best Picture Oscar-winning film , just to name a few.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace protects LGBTQ+ employees from being fired due to discrimination.

Rita Moreno has had quite a history.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs we reach mid-June we are in the halfway point of Pride month and as the country continues to navigate the civic unrest in the cultural landscape, HBO’s Human by Orientation is elevating hope by launching its first-ever “Pride” site that will feature LGBTQIA+ programming and events featuring the likes of Janelle Monáe, Todrick Hall and Kim Petras. The free virtual events such as drag brunch, DJ sets and comedy nights will kick off June 18 and continue through June 28.HBO recognizes that Pride was and continues to be a protest that was originally led by Black and Brown trans women as they fought for the rights for all LGBTQIA+ people.

The Legend of Korra, and Michael D. Cohen from Henry Danger.SpongeBob has long been held up by fans as a LGBTQ+ icon.

Todrick Hall and Laverne Cox are among the black, LGBTQ+ stars set to headline this month’s (June 2020) Global Pride event, with a new focus on the Black Lives Matter movement.LGBTQ+ campaigners are working with founders of the Black Lives Matter movement to demand racial justice at the event on June 27, 2020, which was organized after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of hundreds of Pride events around the world.“Our community knows well that we must confront hate and prejudice head-on,” co-chair of the Global Pride organizing committee, Natalie Thompson, said in a statement.“We have been watching an epidemic of violence against trans people of color – mostly women – in the past decade and this larger discussion must be

Camila Cabello wished her fans a very happy Pride Month in a new social media post.

A1's Ben Adams has left his fans baffled with the 'truth' behind the formation of his boyband and their contemporaries Westlife.

Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world. Besides his catchy hits, he’s also known for his eclectic fashion sense, which is known to turn heads.

Normal People star Paul Mescal has explained just how different he is to his heartthrob character Connell.

Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a March 13 press conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Gene Barr, president of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, left, and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, stand behind Wolf. Photo: The Office of Gov. Tom Wolf and the office’s Flickr account.