Queer LA

Sir Lady Java, who died this month at the age of 82, brought groundbreaking suit against the LAPD in the 1960s.

While the L.A. film showcase isn’t a replacement for Outfest, it fills a void for LGBTQ+ film lovers.

The dance hit station KGAY in Palm Springs also has the best call letters in the galaxy.

We explore all the nuts and bolts that go into keeping the oldest permitted pride parade in the world rolling.

These pocket-sized guidebooks listed bars, hotels, restaurants, and even churches across the U.S. that were accepting towards gay patrons — making it safer to navigate travel and life.

Valverde’s death comes after the city of L.A. honored her last year with a dedicated square.

Protests, flag bans, and book restrictions tested teachers’ ability to create a safe space for students to learn.

On a recent Tuesday, local artists performed live and joined a discussion on the music industry in Los Angeles.

On a recent Thursday, we came back to the Crawford to chat about wellness in LGBTQ+ spaces. Learn a bit about the speakers and watch the event.

At Mi Centro in Boyle Heights, neighbors honored the time with a community ofrenda.

There’s poetry, live storytelling and community archiving events happening to help you understand and contribute to LGBTQ+ history.

The La Brea Tar Pits is having its first-ever Queer Family Day at the museum on Friday, Oct. 13. It’s a merging of festivities with spooky season and LGBTQ+ history month.

Disneyland Resort is holding its first official pride celebration, Disney After Dark: Pride Nite in the summer. But that doesn't remove the parks tense relationship LGBTQ+ representation, on the screen and in real life.

“L.A. feels like home to me because of the queer community,” a protester told LAist.

A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.

Grace Baldridge and other queer artists have found a fanbase. But when will the mainstream Christian music scene catch on?

“Sorry, I’m not into Asians,” they’d say. Not into Asians. Categorically, that is.

Coming out looks different for everyone and is a continuous process. The hosts of WNYC Studio's podcast, Nancy, talk with people about their coming out stories to learn what went well, what could have gone better, and what to say if someone comes out to you.

Anti-LGBTQ+ treatment, and the fear of it, can keep people from getting medical attention. Here's how to find an affirming doctor.