Airbnb: Perceived Black guests have more trouble securing bookings
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
New FBI report showing increase in hate crimes in Georgia, draws criticism from anti-hate groups
The data came from about 12,000 of the 18,000 law enforcement groups nationwide.
The data came from about 12,000 of the 18,000 law enforcement groups nationwide.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Dak Prescott on Jerry Jones desegregation protest photo: 'I believe in grace and change'
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Shaw University students' rights violated during traffic stop, DOJ complaint alleges
Shaw University, a historically Black university in North Carolina, filed a complaint with the Justice Department over an October traffic stop where students items were searched by deputies.
Shaw University, a historically Black university in North Carolina, filed a complaint with the Justice Department over an October traffic stop where students items were searched by deputies.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
Top US diplomat critical of FIFA armband threat at World Cup
As the first players with the armbands took the field on Monday, soccer officials warned players would be shown yellow cards. This can lead to a player getting kicked out of a game and the next one.
As the first players with the armbands took the field on Monday, soccer officials warned players would be shown yellow cards. This can lead to a player getting kicked out of a game and the next one.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar
The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.
The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.
Karen Bass expected to be first female mayor of Los Angeles, AP projects
Karen Bass is projected to beat Rick Caruso in the race for LA mayor, making her the first female mayor of Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is projected to beat Rick Caruso in the race for LA mayor, making her the first female mayor of Los Angeles.
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Beauty pageant can ban transgender contestants, US appeals court rules
Anita Green, who is transgender, has competed in several pageants including Miss Montana USA, Miss Earth and Ms. World Universal.
Anita Green, who is transgender, has competed in several pageants including Miss Montana USA, Miss Earth and Ms. World Universal.
Passenger crawls off plane after allegedly being asked to pay for wheelchair service
Jetstar says there was a miscommunication between the staff and passenger.
Jetstar says there was a miscommunication between the staff and passenger.
No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters for the 1st time since 1950
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
Ulta Beauty defends transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney after podcast backlash
“Beauty is for everyone,” the company noted, adding that said Mulvaney and the host “deserve our respect.”
“Beauty is for everyone,” the company noted, adding that said Mulvaney and the host “deserve our respect.”