International Drag Day is a celebration of drag culture, but it’s also a reminder of the resilience and activism that drag has embodied for decades. Drag queens and kings have long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ resistance, from the Stonewall Riots to today’s fight for equality. Under Donald Trump’s administration, the drag community—and the LGBTQ+ community at large—saw targeted attacks on their rights, from transphobic policies to the banning of LGBTQ+ curriculum in school

On International Non-Binary People’s Day, we celebrate the non-binary community, whose existence challenges traditional gender norms. While non-binary identities have existed throughout history—whether in ancient cultures or indigenous communities—society has often marginalized or outright ignored their experiences. The struggles for legal recognition, especially after the new administration's policies that sought to redefine gender and erase protections for gender-diverse in

During Non-Binary Awareness Week, we raise our voices in solidarity with non-binary individuals, whose gender identities transcend the traditional categories of male and female. This week, we not only honor non-binary lives but reflect on the historical erasure of these identities, particularly in the face of harmful political agendas. In the aftermath of the Trump administration’s rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights, non-binary individuals have found themselves in legal limbo, battli

Today marks Omnisexual Visibility Day, a time to acknowledge and uplift omnisexual individuals, who are attracted to people regardless of gender. Historically, societies have often forced a narrow understanding of sexuality, while omnisexuality challenges these binary limitations. However, the struggle for recognition has not been easy. In the face of mounting political challenges, particularly during the Trump administration, the LGBTQ+ community—especially those with lesser

Today is HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day! ✊🏾💙 Did you know that in many states, outdated and discriminatory laws still criminalize people living with HIV? These laws, often based on misinformation and stigma rather than science, punish individuals for simply existing—despite the fact that HIV is now considered a chronic disease, one that is manageable and with medication can be undetectable and non-transmissible. (U=U). HIV criminalization disproportionately affects marg

International Drag Day is a celebration of drag culture, but it’s also a reminder of the resilience and activism that drag has embodied...

On International Non-Binary People’s Day , we celebrate the non-binary community, whose existence challenges traditional gender norms....

During Non-Binary Awareness Week , we raise our voices in solidarity with non-binary individuals, whose gender identities transcend...

Today marks Omnisexual Visibility Day , a time to acknowledge and uplift omnisexual individuals, who are attracted to people regardless...

New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well, formerly the NJ Foundation for Aging, host Cathy Rowe DrPH of Aging Insights, interviews Amy Simon...