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Emily Sawaked

Members of Rainbow Hieghts Club at 25 Elm Place in Brooklyn.
Health

Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

By Emily Sawaked
A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked
Make the trip to Jersey City this weekend to celebrate Pride.
Pride

Jersey City Pride to feature festival, march, and entertainment

By Emily Sawaked
Politics

Florida imposes stricter anti-trans bathroom policy

By Emily Sawaked
Crime

Killer of Mag.Pi store owner had history of anti-LGBTQ social media posts

By Emily Sawaked
Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson scores comeback victory to win 100-meter title

By Emily Sawaked
Laura Ann Carleton owned the shop known as Mag.Pi.
Crime

California shop owner killed over Rainbow Flag

By Emily Sawaked
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law has fueled divisions in his home state.
Education

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked
Actor Elliot Page came out as trans and non-binary in 2020.
Books

Elliot Page opens up about coming out and new book ‘Page Boy’

By Emily Sawaked
Pride merchandise on display at a Target store in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, in May of 2023.
Business

Blaming Pride backlash, Target reports drop in sales

By Emily Sawaked
State Attorney General Letitia James is reminding providers of their obligation to provide gender-affirming care in New York State.
Education

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Emily Sawaked
International

‘Barbie’ rollout mixed in Middle East

By Emily Sawaked
Joe Locke (center) with his "Heartstopper" co-star Kit Connor (left) at the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC.
Television

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke comes out as gay

By Emily Sawaked
The alleged attack took place at Cranberry Street and Willow Street.
Crime

Man slashed in alleged anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

By Emily Sawaked
Trans youth in Florida must travel further to access gender-affirming care than youth in other states.
Health

Florida youth drive further for gender-affirming care

By Emily Sawaked
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
Health

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to become first out NIAID director

By Emily Sawaked
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The Museum of Modern Art announces the f
Tomorrow, 8 am

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS The Red Thread: Larry Gottheim’s Films MAY 15 – MAY 27, 2025
The Museum of Modern Art

Leading up to Memorial Day Weekend,  Mar
May 20, 7 pm

‘Strings in the Sanctuary,’ a Memorial Day Concert at Marble Collegiate Church

Step into the scandalous side of history
May 22, noon

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Nasty Women of Fidi Walking Tour
Shrine to Elizabeth Ann Seton

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May 23, 7 pm

Speakeasy, Die Softly: Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Carmine’s
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May 24, noon

Rib King NYC BBQ and Music Fest
Industry City Courtyard 1/2

The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features
May 31, 7 pm

The Canine Stars: Stunt Dog Show
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Arts

  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • "All The World’s A Stage" runs Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 10. Adam Gwon’s ‘All The World’s A Stage’ takes on life’s complexities in a gorgeous new musical
  • "The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn
  • "I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan" runs through April 30 at Atlantic Theater Stage 2. ‘I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan’: A solo show with multiple characters and metatheatrics
  • Director Roshan Sethi with Karan Soni, who stars as Naveen Gavaskar, in "A Nice Indian Boy." Q&A: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on the making of ‘A Nice Indian Boy’

Crime

  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes
  • A picture of John Umberger. Victim’s mother speaks out after gay nightlife murder verdict
  • Sam Nordquist, 24, was staying at Patty's Lodge during the time leading up to his disappearance and death. Five charged with killing trans man in upstate New York after ‘prolonged physical and psychological abuse’

Perspectives

  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC
  • Brandy Livingston. This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives
  • Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.
  • Denise Norris, Menace co-founder, speaks at a demonstration near the Stonewall Inn on Feb. 21. The history and resurgence of The Transexual Menace
  • NYU Langone, pictured across the river, nixed appointments for youth seeking gender-affirming care, according to reports. No time to waver on healthcare when trans youth are under attack

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