We remember Sam Nordquist & Tahiry Broom, Lambda Legal gets big win for gender-affirming care, and 1,000 protest at Stonewall to stand up for LGBTQ rights – February 17, 2025
This week on Queer News, we honor the lives of Sam and Tahiry, two Black trans individuals whose tragic deaths remind us why we must continue to speak their names and fight for justice.
This week on Queer News, we honor the lives of Sam andTahiry, two Black trans individuals whose tragic deaths remind us why we must continue to speak their names and fight for justice. In politics, Lambda Legal secures a major win for gender-affirming care, while the people protest in NYC after transgender and queer identities are erased from the Stonewall Monument website. Plus, Darian Aaron from GLAAD brings us a special report on an upcoming conference supporting gay men who want to have children. And in entertainment, have you seen KWN & Kehlani’s latest steamy music video? Let’s get into it! 🎧🏳️🌈
This Week’s Highlights:
🎶 2AM Ricky Makes History – First Black trans man to hit #1 on the charts. Exclusive interview drops Friday!
🕊️ We remember Sam & Tahiry – Honoring two Black trans lives lost too soon.
⚖️ Legal Victory for Gender-Affirming Care – Lambda Legal & ACLU secure a major win.
🏳️⚧️ Stonewall Monument Protest – Over 1,000 rally after “transgender” and “queer” are erased from the National Park Service website.
🏙️ Worcester Becomes a Trans Sanctuary City – A big step for LGBTQ+ rights.
🎭 Men Having Babies Conference – Special report from GLAAD’s Darian Aaron.
🎶 Queer Music Alert – KWN’s new video featuring Kehlani is 🔥
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