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Ricky Dubose, a Georgia man who was recently sentenced to death in the killings of two corrections officers, has died in prison of an apparent suicide. Dubose fatally shot the guards five years ago during an attempted escape.

Thousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.

Supporters at the Proud to Say Gay Rally covered the Duval County Courthouse’s lawn Saturday afternoon to speak up for equal rights.

LGBTQ community across the country wonders "Are we next?" after Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and it’s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

Mark Burns described the fight for LGBTQ+ rights as a treasonous attempt to “destabilize the republic.”

How Duval County Public Schools is utilizing the Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by its critics, is causing a stir.

Equality Florida said they want to ensure Duval County provides a safe and inclusive environment for all LGBTQ students.

There is an estimated 886,000 Floridians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+).

Amid a flurry of “parental rights” legislation limiting how educators talk about sexuality and identity, LGBTQ parents feel left out of the conversation.

In "I Kissed Shara Wheeler," Casey McQuiston wants readers to take another look at the South and the queer kids still there.

I have written enough jarring statements in regards to children and sexuality, so this one is coming right on par: There is nothing wrong with 14-year-old Zaya Wade kissing her boyfriend.

The Florida Department of Health on Wednesday released guidance regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents.

The 30-year-old biology teacher said states are trying to make often-difficult journeys for transgender people even harder.

The 30-year-old biology teacher said states are trying to make often-difficult journeys for transgender people even harder.

Charlee Corra Disney, who came out as transgender, said they regretted not speaking out earlier against Florida's "don't say gay" bill.

The bill does not specifically target the LGBTQ+ community, but it’s designed to exclude them in this new common-law marriage.

"Curriculum about gender identity and sexuality has no place in K-3 classrooms, period," the bill's sponsor said.

Elise Malary was a bright light in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond – a friend, a sister, a fighter.

A Barrington mother called the incident in which her son and his boyfriend were hit with gel pellets "more like a hate crime" than a TikTok challenge.

A new policy in St. Johns County Schools requires employees to notify a student’s parents if that student wants to change their pronouns.

Chrissy Chlapecka started posting on TikTok out of boredom during the pandemic, and her first viral video caught her by surprise.

Green wrote in a letter that the church has "hindered global progress in women's rights, civil rights and racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights."

A billionaire who is believed to be the wealthiest person originally from Utah has formally resigned his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and rebuked the faith over social issues and LGBTQ rights. Jeff T. Green has pledged to donate 90% of his estimated $5 billion advertising-technology wealth, starting with a donation to a LGBTQ-rights group in the state, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Green said he hasn’t been active in the faith widely known as Mormon for more than a decade but wanted to make his departure official and remove his name from membership records, he said in a Monday letter to church President Russell M. Nelson.

Pansexual Twitch streamer Cameron Bess fulfilled a lifelong dream to go to space on Saturday (Dec. 11) on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.

The U.S Attorney's office says Robert Fehring has sent threats to LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals for the past eight years.

Jacksonville’s history involving LGBTQ Plus issues has not been stellar. In fact, a decade ago the city received some of the lowest rankings in the country involving issues with the community.

Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say the rules are unfair to LGBT people.

Transgender activists are also fighting against a bill they describe as the most radical yet. It would prohibit children from recovering gender-affirming medical care.

The CW-17 (WCWJ) is the Media Sponsor for the 2021 River City Pride Parade.

Thousands of people enjoy the colourful procession through the city centre's streets.

The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront with an in-person audience and will be streamed live for virtual ticket holders.

The new guidance will apply to veterans who were forced from service under the policy and given "other than honorable discharges" due to their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status.

Looking for love on LGBTQ+ dating apps? Scammers are at the ready too.

If I can help or influence one person, all the negative comments will have been worth it

The media watchdog is the latest group to leave the workplace scheme, saying it must be impartial.

It's clear: Chris Meloni is a zaddy. For five years, Meloni played a bisexual imprisoned killer, Chris Keller, on Oz. The HBO jailhouse drama put audiences through the ringer, and had Meloni in all states of undress.

It turns out we were always here and queer, we were just kept out of the history books.

"I apologize for my misinformed comments about HIV/AIDS and I know education on this is important," the rapper said.

A California court ruled that forcing nursing home employees to refer to patients by their preferred pronouns and names violates freedom of speech.

LGBTQ representation in 2020 films increased, as well as their screen time, according to a study by GLAAD.

The Jacksonville Chapter of PFLAG received a $1,000 donation.

Church officials hope the first same-sex weddings in Methodist chapels will take place in the autumn.

"I had a sense that politics historically has been unrepresentative of me and people who grew up as I did."

From wills to advanced directives, these legal moves can help protect LGBTQ+ families in the event of a serious illness or death.

Pride Month provides a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs that I and many others endured when coming out as LGBTQ+.

The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."

The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."

Nellie’s Sports Bar located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington D.C. is under fire after a video went viral showing a security guard dragging a Black woman by her hair down a flight of stairs. The demonstrations started around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, with dozens of people rallying behind Keisha Young, 22, of Maryland, the woman seen being dragged out of the bar in video that was shared on Instagram. Young told the outlet that she did nothing to warrant the mistreatment during her visit to celebrate Pride month.

This Saturday will mark five years since a gunman murdered 49 people at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Florida.

The DOD restricted what flags could and couldn't be flown on military installations last July. The Pentagon considered making a special case for Pride Month, but decided against the exception.

Mr Buttigieg took issue with Ms McDaniel’s decision to include the considerations of those who have “deeply held religious beliefs”

South Carolina is the least LGBTQ-friendly of all the states, according to Out Leadership's annual business climate index.

South Carolina is the least LGBTQ-friendly of all the states, according to Out Leadership's annual business climate index.

Over 30 days, we'll profile 30 non-profit organizations working to make the outdoors a more welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.

Biden on Tuesday said he "will not rest until full equality for LGBTQ+ Americans is finally achieved and codified into law."

"We are on a path towards greater equality," Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey told CBSN. "We will get there someday."

June is Pride month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ people and commemorates the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, when people rioted against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.What's happening: Several events are going on around NWA to celebrate Pride. Here are a few.June 5: You Belong — a community resource fair with food, music, and drag shows. The event will focus on how domestic violence affects the LGBTQ+ community, co-hosted by The Momentary and the NWA Women’s Shelter.12-5pm at The Momentary in BentonvilleTickets are free but requiredJune 12: Crystal Bridges' Forest Concert Series — featuring Little Rock-based Dazz & Brie and Kansas City band True Lions.7pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and free for people under 18June 18: 21c Bentonville Pride Patio Party6pm at The Hive in BentonvilleTickets are free but requiredJune 20: Ozarks Drag Brunch: Advocates and Allies12pm at Fayetteville Town CenterTickets are $120 for a buffet of fourJune 24: NWA Trans March — this new event is a protest against the state's recent passage of laws concerning transgender and gender non-conforming people, according to event host Northwest Arkansas Equality.Starts at 7pm at West Avenue and Spring Street in FayettevilleJune 25: Out in the Ozarks — comedy show featuring Matteo Lane8pm at Fayetteville Town Center Tickets are $260 for a table of fourJune 26: The 17th annual NWA Pride ParadeStarts at noon on Dickson Street in FayettevilleOf note: The usual NWA Pride festival in Fayetteville that includes street vendors will not happen this year because of COVID-19, according to Northwest Arkansas Equality.More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free

In honor of Pride Month and the coming out of Outside Inc.’s queer- and ally-run LGBTQ+ community, we want to encourage you to show your pride outside during the month of June. Getting outdoors is its own reward, of course, but in case you need an incentive, we’ll be selecting 26 of the most fabulous and adventurous entries to our photo contest to win more than $1,300 in gear from Pit Viper, Brooks Running, Bobo's Bars, Original House Wine, Superfeet, Fjällräven, and Outside Safe Space, plus nearly $1,000 in subscriptions to Outside+. To enter, all you need to do is take a picture of you showing your LGBTQ+ pride on your latest run, bike, hike, ski, or other epic mission and post it publicly to Instagram with #OutsideandProudContest and @outsideandproud, or upload it in the form below.

GLAAD's social media index report said the top platforms won't use tools to stop harassment, thus "effectively unsafe" for the LGBTQ community.

The travel industry has rebooted before, and it will bounce back again soon. And if history is any guide, LGBTQ travelers will be leading the way.

Amazon has stopped selling books that frame transgender and other gender and sexual identities as mental illnesses. In a response, Amazon's vice president of public policy Brian Huseman sent a letter explaining that "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment" and other books that frame LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness have been removed. As described above, we have chosen not to sell books that frame LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness." In a statement to CBS News, Anderson said: "Amazon justified its decision to delist my book claiming it has decided 'not to sell books that frame LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness.' Nowhere have I ever said or framed LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness."

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

Alex Joseph, a spokesperson for YouTube, told CNN Business in a statement that all content on its site is subject to the same policies. The lawsuit also claims YouTube denied an LGBTQ news show the right to advertise and thereby increase its viewership on the platform. According to the lawsuit, YouTube apologized to Divino for what they said was a "misunderstanding" and eventually agreed to run the ad. Tensions between YouTube and some members of the LGBTQ community have repeatedly surfaced in recent years. At the time, YouTube told CNN Business: "We're proud of the incredible LGBTQ+ voices on our platform and take concerns like these very seriously."