The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, march 9 Kiki New York City’s Underground Ballroom Scene: It’s a larger-than-life world in which LGBTQ youths of color are empowered by staging elaborate dance competitions that showcase their dynamic choreography, fabulous costumes, and fierce attitude. It’s also a safe haven for struggling, at-risk teens who find acceptance, support, and friendship within the Kiki…

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Study: LGBTQ+ individuals at high risk to be victims of violence

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are at high risk for being victims of physical and sexual assault, harassment, bullying, and hate crimes, according to a new study by RTI International. In a newly published report, funded by RTI, RTI researchers analyzed 20 years’ worth of published studies on…

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VH1’s ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’ star Margeaux Simms to perform at the Dinah

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Reality TV star and provocative controversial artist, Margeaux Simms is confirmed to perform at the 27th anniversary of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs, Calif. Men and women have swooned for Margeaux Simms since she was introduced to reality television on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta (LHHATL) and gained…

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HRC calls on Congress to reject the American Health Care Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) sent a letter opposing the American Health Care Act (AHCA) to the Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR), the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the…

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