Friday, May 17, 2024

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He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

After coming out as gay to his congregation in 2015, Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley has now written a book called "Queering the Black Church." He hopes it can serve as a guide for other congregations to be "open and affirming" to LGBTQ+ people.

by Darren Sands | 6 hours ago

News

Milo Yiannopoulos Has Reportedly Dumped Kanye West Over Yeezy Porn Plans
Milo Yiannopoulos Has Reportedly Dumped Kanye West Over Yeezy Porn Plans

The controversial ex-Breitbart editor was reportedly serving as Yeezy's chief of staff.

by Emell Adolphus | May 16

NFL Distances Itself from Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Homophobic Speech
NFL Distances Itself from Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Homophobic Speech

The NFL swiftly put daylight between itself and a graduation speech at a conservative Catholic college by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker that was decried as...

by Kilian Melloy | May 16

Culture

HBO's 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' Gets Free NYC Screening on June 3
HBO's 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' Gets Free NYC Screening on June 3

Newfest, Rooftop Films, The Meatpacking District, and Max have joined forces to host a free outdoor screening of HBO® original concert special "Gaga Chromatica...

May 16

EDGE Interview: The Queer Men with Fangs Are Back! 'Interview with the Vampire' Cast Spills the Blood
EDGE Interview: The Queer Men with Fangs Are Back! 'Interview with the Vampire' Cast Spills the Blood

If you've been yearning for more "creature of the night" drama featuring immortal lovers Louis and Lestat, take heart; your thirst is about to be quenched, as...

by Kilian Melloy | May 16

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Media

EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations
EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations

Get ready to pack your bags and embrace the rainbow because we're taking you on a journey to the hottest queer destinations this summer! It's EDGE Now powered...

May 16

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honored members of the media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of queer people. EDGE was there! Check out the...

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

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