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Patricio Manuel, the first openly transgender man to box professionally in the U.S., faced off against Hugo Aguilar on Saturday evening at a casino in Indio, Calif. The judges declared Manuel the winner. (Texas Isaiah)
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A trans man steps into the ring — and wins his debut as a professional boxer

On Saturday evening, Patricio Manuel, 33, became the first openly trans man to compete in a professional boxing match in the U.S.

8 years ago

Harvey Milk, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, was the first openly gay elected official in California. Nov. 27, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (AP Photo)
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Politics & Policy

40 years after the assassination of Harvey Milk, LGBTQ candidates find success

Voters across the country sent a record number of LGBT candidates to Congress 40 years after the assassination of Harvey Milk.

8 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court, taken on November 8, 2018. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

White House asks Supreme Court to fast-track ruling on transgender military ban

The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Friday to bypass lower courts and rule quickly on its ban of most transgender military members.

8 years ago

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Lifestyle

Family and Thanksgiving special

Guests: Jamie Bernstein, Gregory Pardlo, Casey Gerald On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re going to listen back to t ...

Air Date: November 22, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 50:06
 A transgender flag at City Hall in Philadelphia welcomed the recent Trans Health Conference. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Harrisburg celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance, calls for legislative action

It's a time to honor the trans people killed every year, often in hate crimes. 

8 years ago

After winning Kansas' 3rd District, Sharice Davids is projected to become one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress and the first LGBTQ person to represent the state in the lawmaking body. (Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

‘Rainbow wave’: How did the record class of LGBTQ nominees fare?

8 years ago

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Courts & Law

Transgender rights: #WontBeErased

Guests: Heath Fogg Davis, Leonore Carpenter, Nadia Dowshen The Trump administration is considering legally defini ...

Air Date: November 1, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:56
The Pennsylvania Youth Congress offices on Walnut St. in Harrisburg. (Rachel McDevitt/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Harrisburg looks to condemn — but not-ban — conversion therapy

It's the latest Pennsylvania city to address conversion therapy — but it's not going as far as others.

8 years ago

(Gracia Lam for NPR)
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Education

5 ways to make classrooms more inclusive

When a teacher makes their classroom a safe place where a student isn't bullied for an hour out of the day, "That is so important."

8 years ago

Demonstrators hold signs in support of trans equality outside the White House on Monday. The Trump administration is reportedly considering defining
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Politics & Policy

Trans people say they #WontBeErased, as Trump administration mulls defining ‘sex’

A memo that has reportedly been circulating at the Department of Health and Human Services aims to narrow the federal government's definition of "sex" under Title IX

8 years ago

Michael Farrell, principal of Penn Alexander School, has been working to bring a chapter of the national Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network organization to Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

National organization looking to offer LGBTQ support in every Philly school

Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network provides tools and foundations for schools to to address needs of LGBTQ students.

8 years ago

Charles Massucci kisses his partner of 47 years, Joseph DiDio, as they renew their vows at the National Coming Out Day event at City Hall Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Weddings at City Hall on National Coming Out Day

For National Coming Out Day a handful of LGBTQ couples got married or recommitted to each other at Philadelphia City Hall.

8 years ago

Radio Times

Casey Gerald’s “There Will Be No Miracles”

Guest: Casey Gerald ...

Air Date: October 8, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:56
Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly pilot program seeks to train next generation of LGBTQ board members

Applications for the LGBTQ Community Leadership Pipeline are open until October 1.

8 years ago

2019 Miss'd America winner Ms. Adriana Trenta  walks the runway during the Miss'd America Pageant held at the Borrgata in Atlantic City. (Anthony Smedile for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

A pageant in drag, Miss’d America upholds traditions

With Miss America contestants donning more sensible clothes, a popular annual spoof of the Atlantic City pageant, Miss'd America, feels more like nostalgia than satire.

8 years ago

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