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Gay Barchives is the global hub for LGBTQ nightlife preservation
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (275+ words) Gay Barchives, a digital initiative dedicated to preserving the history of LGBTQ history in social spaces, has reached a milestone " surpassing 50, 000 members in its Facebook group. This rapid growth underscores the global movement to reclaim lost queer history and celebrate…...
The Newark LGBTQ Film Festival dazzled with incredible films
1+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) Excitement filled the Express Newark venue on April 30 as a DJ blasted upbeat music while guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks. Drag queen Alisha Day even made an appearance, delivering an exhilarating performance that helped usher in the two iconic…...
Swiss museum curates exhibit about queer representation in historical art
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (222+ words) Under the cover of ancient mythology, artists were able to explore homoerotic motifs without having to name them explicitly." It was during that time when queer motifs showed up within art, but people might not have noticed unless they were…...
Why LGBTQ people in New Jersey are choosing to host instead of going out
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (603+ words) Not so long ago, nightlife was the center of having fun and gatherings. However, we are witnessing its shift towards calmer environments. There are quite the number of factors that affected this change, but the initial one is the dropping…...
New Hope Celebrates LGBTQ Pride next month
3+ week, 6+ day ago (604+ words) Two of the country's most celebrated LGBTQ-friendly small towns are coming together for a giant nine day celebration. New Hope Celebrates" (NHC) event schedule, theme, and headliners for Pride Fest 2026 has been released. The week starts on May 9 and concludes…...
Plaintiffs, Gov't reach agreement in Stonewall Pride flag flap
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (383+ words) What has stood as a beacon for the LGBTQ community will remain at the Stonewall National Monument. The plaintiffs " the Gilbert Baker Foundation and its president, Charles Beal; Village Preservation; and EQNY Fund, Inc. , which does business as Equality New…...
Mental health resources queer students actually use in New Jersey colleges
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (456+ words) Every semester at Rutgers University'New Brunswick, a line snakes out of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities on the College Avenue Campus. Students aren't waiting for a party; they're queued up for drop'in hours with Wil Vargas,…...
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival unveils 2026 features
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) The Newark LGBTQ Film Festival is back for its fourth annual celebration, screening from April 30 through May 3. with a vibrant lineup of films and events that center Queer BIPOC voices. Over four days the festival will showcase powerful screenings and…...
76th Street: Wild, queer, and unstoppable
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (697+ words) If you haven't yet heard of 76th Street, the dynamic lesbian rock duo making waves across the country, now's the time to tune in. Comprised of Haley Gold and Spencer Bryant, the band's story is as harmonious as their music: two…...
Watchung Hills school board reinstates trans policy
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (311+ words) A policy intended to protect transgender students is back in place at the Watchung Hills Regional High School District after the Board of Education voted by a slim margin to reinstate it. The board voted 5-4 at its March 3 meeting to…...