Posts in 'Community News'

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy was born in Chicago in 1940, a time when the lives of transgender people—especially transgender women of color—were marked by...

Christine Jorgensen was born on May 30, 1926, in the Bronx, New York.Growing up in a working-class, conservative family, Christine felt a deep sense...

Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912, in Maida Vale, London, into a well-educated family. From an early age, Turing displayed an extraordinary...

Chasten Buttigieg was born on June 23, 1989, in Traverse City, Michigan, into a working-class family. The youngest of three brothers, he grew up in a...

Kim Petras is a German singer, songwriter, and pop artist known for her work in the electronic and pop music genres. She became internationally known...

Carl Nassib's story is one of resilience, determination, and quiet strength, marked by his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to the heights of...

Tessa Ganserer broke down barriers in German politics when she became one of two transgender women elected to the German federal Parliament in 2021...

Brittney Griner grew up in Houston, Texas, and showed an early interest in sports. She attended Nimitz High School, where she played basketball and...

Justine Simone Lindsay started dancing when she was very very young and immediately knew she had a gift for creative movement. She spent her early...

In a desperate attempt to prove they can think about someone other than themself, Morgan Bassichis revisits queer comedian, musician, and performance...