Gender & Sexuality

Young White man in blue scrubs draws blood from Black man wearing hospital gown.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 22, 2019 3:33PM EDT

Medical Association Blasts Trump Administration for Attacking Health Care Rights

American Medical Association to Department of Health and Human Services: “This proposal marks the rare occasion in which a federal agency seeks to remove civil rights protections.”
Steven Canals. Latinx man wearing dark glasses with dark hair, dresses in black suit jacket and black shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 13, 2019 5:46PM EDT

'Pose' Co-creator Steven Canals on Breaking Boundaries for QTPOC

“For the work to be recognized, and for it to be work that uplifts LGBTQ people of color, is pretty incredible.”
Alexis McGill Johnson. Black woman in a black dress stands in front of a white step and repeat with logos on it.
Ayana Byrd  Aug 9, 2019 1:28PM EDT

Planned Parenthood's New Leader On Racial Equity and Reproductive Health Freedom

Alexis McGill Johnson talks to Colorlines about bringing her life’s work as a racial justice organizer to the reproductive health care organization.
Afton Williamson: Black woman with dark pixie haircut, wearing a black top.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 5, 2019 1:32PM EDT

Actress Afton Williamson Calls Out Racism, Harassment on TV Show

“The Rookie” co-star quits and alleges racial discrimination and sexual misconduct on the set of the ABC show.
a rally with someone holding a sign that reads Black Trans Lives Matter
Ayana Byrd  Jul 30, 2019 2:14PM EDT

New Study Pinpoints the Most Urgent Needs of TGNC People Living With HIV

The Transgender Law Center documented the top legal and health care barriers for HIV-positive trans and gender nonconforming people. The goal is “data-driven advocacy led by the community for the community.”
Eshe Shukura, a Black person wears a t-shit that says "This is What an Abortion Access Supporter Looks Like."
Akiba Solomon  Jul 25, 2019 4:14PM EDT

WATCH: Advancing Reproductive Justice in the Age of Trump, Part 2 [VIDEO]

Georgia-based reproductive justice organizer Eshe Shukura talks to Colorlines about why it’s important to modernize the reproductive rights conversation.
Caster Semenya. Black woman in gray top with dark hair pulled back into a low bun.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 24, 2019 4:32PM EDT

Caster Semenya is Out Magazine's Latest Cover Star

The South African record-breaker says that she’s here to inspire the world.
Trans Pride flags with blue, pink, white, pink, blue stripes.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 23, 2019 4:27PM EDT

Rev. Elena Rose Vera On the Hotline Created for Trans People, by Trans People

Trans Lifeline executive director: “We’re not just people that need to be rescued, but also have extraordinary gifts.” 
Shante Wolfe-Sisson. Black person looks at the camera.
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 17, 2019 2:47PM EDT

WATCH: Advancing Reproductive Justice in the Age of Trump [VIDEO]

Alabama-based organizer Shante Wolfe-Sisson talks to Colorlines about why it’s important to include Black women, transgender and nonbinary people in conversations about reproductive justice.
Leana Wen. Asian woman wearing a black sleeveless shirt, sitting behind a desk with a laptop computer on a brown desk.
Ayana Byrd  Jul 17, 2019 2:16PM EDT

Planned Parenthood President Exits as Organization Prepares for Political Fight

Dr. Leana Wen, who is leaving after eight months, maintains that abortion is a health care—not political—issue.
R. Kelly. Black man with short hair in courtroom, wearing dark suit, dark tie and white shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 17, 2019 1:07PM EDT

R. Kelly Denied Bond in Latest Abuse Arrest

Prosecutor in courtroom: “He sexually abused them hundreds of times before they turned 18.”
protest signs at a reproductive rights rally at Capitol Hill
Ayana Byrd  Jul 16, 2019 2:45PM EDT

New Blueprint For Reproductive Justice Hopes to Transform Health Care

More than 80 organizations wrote a manifesto to bring about new policies even as growing conservatism seeks to limit access to reproductive care.
Scarlett Johansson. White woman with shoulder-length blonde hair.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 15, 2019 4:24PM EDT

QTPOC and More Respond to Scarlett Johansson and Her Privilege

“Pose” actress Indya Moore: “Why compare trans people and poc to trees and animals?”
Angelica Ross. Black woman in character as Candy, wearing high ponytail, white corset, blue pin stripe jacket.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 10, 2019 2:30PM EDT

'Pose' Creators On Epidemic of Violence Killing Trans Women of Color

“We wanted to really concentrate on the epidemic of violence that trans women are facing.”
Aziz Ansari. Indian man with short dark hair wearing black t-shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 10, 2019 11:34AM EDT

Aziz Ansari Addresses Sexual Misconduct Allegations in New Special

“It moved things forward for me, made me think about a lot. I hope I’ve become a better person.” 
pride flag and person in a beauty pageant sash at San Juan pride parade in 2018
Ayana Byrd  Jul 8, 2019 2:52PM EDT

READ: A Push to Rebuild Safe Spaces For LGBTQ+ Puerto Ricans

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and recent legislative challenges to their rights, members of Puerto Rico’s queer community are working to restore life-saving spaces.
Colorful covers of six books.
catherine lizette gonzalez  Jul 5, 2019 8:02AM EDT

#ColorlinesReads: 6 Books That Complicate the Idea of 'Independence'

In lieu of celebrating “Independence Day,” we present a selection of titles that explore the idea of liberation via the lives, poetry, history and art of people of color.
Stonewall Inn. Neon red signage reads "The Stonewall Inn."
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 1, 2019 4:48PM EDT

Black Trans Woman Heckled, Nearly Arrested at Stonewall Inn

On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, owners and predominantly White patrons reportedly threatened to call the police on a woman who asked the LGBTQ+ community to advocate for her Black trans sisters.
Stonewall Inn. Middle aged person stands outside the bar holding a large rainbow flag.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jun 27, 2019 9:38AM EDT

Watch As National LGBTQ Wall of Honor is Unveiled at Stonewall Inn

Co-chair Nicole Murray Ramirez: “A movement that does not know where it came from does not really know where it’s going.”
Stonewall Inn. Many signs posted out front, including one reading "Stop the Hate."
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jun 26, 2019 1:01PM EDT

LISTEN: Stonewall Activists Tell Their Own Stories in New Podcast Episode

StoryCorps passes the mic to the elders of the LGBTQ+ community who started a movement.