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Golden Age of Hollywood stars you probably didn't know were LGBTQ+

Queer actors have been a part of the film industry for many, many years!

10 amazing trans women you didn't learn about in history class

Discover the untold stories of groundbreaking trans women throughout history who fought for their rights and paved the way for future generations.

This Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein in 'Monster' first-look image has us shaking

The Queer as Folk star is set to play the famous killer in Ryan Murphy’s new Monster series.

10 amazing trans men you didn't learn about in history class

From a revolutionary tuberculosis researcher to a powerful gospel singer, these trans men made waves.

WW2 hero codebreaker Alan Turing was jailed for being gay; 'Forgetting the Many' tells his story and others

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

10 facts you never knew about the Transgender Pride Flag

Believe it or not, the popularized version isn't the only variation of the Trans Pride Flag that exists.

Tourmaline is releasing a book about Marsha P. Johnson

"Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" will be the first full length biography of the queer icon to ever be published.

History's hidden gems, 10 LGBTQ+ heroes you haven't heard of (yet)

From sword-wielding opera singers to transgender spies, they redefined what it means to live authentically.

35 lesbian & bi period dramas that will take you back in time

Forbidden queer romances and over the top costumes? Yes, please!

15 queer women who changed history

The world wouldn't be the same without these amazing women! 

7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these must-reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

Here's the complete guide to all the Queer Pride flags we fly

There are many, many shades of the rainbow.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

50 adorable vintage photos of gay couples

These gay couples were brave enough to take on the world together.

25 vintage photos that prove Pride is for EVERY queer person

Queer women, trans people, queer people of color, and disabled queer people have always been a part of this movement whether some people like it or not!

Serving history: 'Drag Race's Soa de Muse channels the original Queen of Drag

Largely forgotten in history, William Dorsey Swann was a true revolutionary and embodies everything we cherish about the art of drag today.

Did Chappell Roan pay homage to this queer, swashbuckling opera star at the VMAs?

Chappell Roan's epic looks and performance at the VMA Awards were tens across the board! But did the Midwest Princess tell a queer story behind her fashion statements?

How the era of 'men were men' birthed America's first drag superstars

In the 1910s and 1920s, drag musicals were just as popular as football on college campuses and in male-only social clubs, writes historian Andrew Erdman.

Was JFK bisexual? A viral tweet is reigniting speculation — here's the tea

Was President John F. Kennedy family? Here's what we know about his forgotten queer history.

10 icons from history you didn't know were nonbinary

To celebrate Nonbinary Awareness Week we're highlighting the amazing contributions of nonbinary people in history!