Tracy E. Gilchrist

Tracy E. Gilchrist is the VP, Executive Producer of Entertainment for the Advocate Channel. A media veteran, she writes about the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of The Advocate and the first feminism editor for the 55-year-old brand. In 2017, she launched the company's first podcast, The Advocates. She is an experienced broadcast interviewer, panel moderator, and public speaker who has delivered her talk, "Pandora's Box to Pose: Game-changing Visibility in Film and TV," at universities throughout the country.

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Lady Gaga says it's 'violence' to silence queer people and their art

Mother Monster confirms she stands up for LGBTQ+ people on stage and off.

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Arctic Norway: A queer adventure in the midnight sun

Norway's progressive LGBTQ+ politics and stunning natural beauty make for the ideal outdoor queer escape.

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Unpacking the impact of holding space for Wicked, Challengers

The viral holding space moment with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was just one of dozens of interviews in which queer journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist held space with actors, artists, and activists in 2024.

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Daniel Craig and Omar Apollo share their steamy 'Queer' sex scene secrets

Daniel Craig and Omar Apollo share their steamy Queer sex scene secrets