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Looking for a good read? Check out the Lambda Literary Awards

The USA’s Lambda Literary Awards for LGBTQ+ storytelling have announced their 2026 nominees, highlighting many notable new books. Established in 1985, Lambda Literary has championed...

AFL sacks appeals boss after comments excusing homophobia and racism

Chair of the Review Board,  Will Houghton KC, has been told it's time for him to leave his position.

Queer Liberation Boorloo and community call for justice at Trans Visibility rally

QLB hosted a rally for Trans Day of Visibility calling for greater action from lawmakers and solidarity among communities.

On This Gay Day | President Ronald Reagan finally acknowledges AIDS crisis

The US President’s silence on the issue was one of the greatest criticisms of his administration.

On This Gay Day | Salt-n-Pepa's 'Let's Talk About Sex' was released

The rappers later released an alternative version called 'Let's Talk About AIDS'.

On This Gay Day | Author James Baldwin was born

Baldwin wrote many famous works including 'Giovanni's Room', 'Go Tell It on The Mountain', and 'If Beale Street Could Talk'.

On This Gay Day | Author and intellectual Gore Vidal died in 2012

He was a prolific author and social commentator.

On This Gay Day | In 1981 a newspaper revealed Martina Navratilova was a lesbian

Navratilova won 59 Grand Slam titles across the singles and doubles categories in a career that spanned the 1970s and 1980s.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Jerome Robbins died in 1998

Jerome Robbins made his mark in cinema and theatre.

On This Gay Day | 'Beautiful Thing' made its theatrical debut

It would soon be turned into a film and be restaged many times in the following decades.

On This Gay Day | The acronym AIDS is proposed in Washington

On this day in 1982, the acronym AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is first proposed at a meeting in Washington.

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Looking for a good read? Check out the Lambda Literary Awards

The USA’s Lambda Literary Awards for LGBTQ+ storytelling have...

AFL sacks appeals boss after comments excusing homophobia and racism

Chair of the Review Board,  Will Houghton KC, has been told it's time for him to leave his position.

Queer Liberation Boorloo and community call for justice at Trans Visibility rally

QLB hosted a rally for Trans Day of Visibility calling for greater action from lawmakers and solidarity among communities.

Suspected shooter apprehended as President Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner

A 31-year-old man from California who has been taken into custody.

On This Gay Day | Blues singer Ma Rainey was born

Blues singer Ma Rainey is remembered for her groundbreaking references to same-sex relationships.
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