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Guest Post: One LGBT-Inclusive Black Church in Boston Paves the Way

Black History Month is a time for honoring and celebrating the achievements of African Americans and their institutions, including the Black Church. In 2000, Union United Methodist Church (UUMC) in Boston adopted a unanimous resolution to enthusiastically welcome LGBT worshippers.

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"Pariah Personals" Feature Coming Out Stories By Youth of Color

This week, Salon.com teamed up with New America Media to run a series of coming out stories by LGBT youth of color and LGBT immigrant youth. Titled "Pariah Personals," the series is inspired by the recently released film "Pariah," a coming-of-age story about an African American teen named Alike, who is embracing her identity as a lesbian.

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Remembering Lois Bates, Beloved Minister and Transgender Advocate

On November 17, Chicago’s LGBT community lost a beloved leader when Lois Bates passed away at age 41, following a lon

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Black Lesbians United Hosts 3rd Annual Retreat

This weekend, October 7-9, Black Lesbians United hosts their third annual retreat in Malibu, Calif.

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Holistic Campaigns Address HIV Epidemic among Young Gay and Bisexual Black Men

In response to news that HIV is on the rise among Black gay and bisexual men, GLAAD spoke to health advocates in the Black LGBT community and learned of holistic campaigns that address this epidemic.

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David Blair: Remembering and Celebrating the Life of a Gay Black Renaissance Man

On July 23, the world lost a multi-talented writer, musician, performer, educator and advocate when David Blair (com

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