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When Texas forced San Antonio to remove its Pride crosswalks, the city found a creative solution that state officials can't touch. Within days of the removal, rainbow sidewalks appeared in the exact same neighborhood.
When Florida banned Pride crosswalks, St. Petersburg responded by projecting rainbow lasers visible for 60 miles across the night sky. The three-night light show turned heartbreak into hope during Winter Pride celebrations.
Rob Jetten, 38, just became the Netherlands' youngest prime minister and first openly gay leader. He'll need strong negotiation skills to lead his minority coalition through a full four-year term.
Three African films competing for Berlin's top prize are sharing powerful stories of tolerance, family, and freedom. Directors from Senegal, Tunisia, and Chad are using cinema to spark hope amid conflict and oppression.
While 47 out LGBTQ+ athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thousands more will gather this summer for the Gay Games in València, Spain. Since 1982, this global event has celebrated inclusion over exclusion, welcoming athletes of all identities to compete in everything from track and field to dragon boating.
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art just unveiled "Here," featuring nearly 60 works from 30 LGBTQ+ artists across Africa and its diasporas. It's the biggest exhibition of its kind ever, challenging stereotypes and celebrating joy, community, and centuries of diverse African identity.