LGBTQ Pride Month is officially underway. We’re sharing words of wisdom from successful entrepreneurs in this 1.4 million-strong community.
LGBTQ
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.
4 Ways to Actually Support LGBTQ Workers
Pride-themed merchandise isn’t a bad start — provided it stays on your shelves. But truly lifting up the LGBTQ community is a year-round act.
This Star-Backed Fund Will Focus on Women, Nonbinary Filmmakers
Actress Jodie Whittaker, the world’s first female Doctor Who, is lending her talents and platform to a new equity initiative.
Lizzo’s Brand Yitty to Launch Gender-Affirming Shapewear Line
The collection “Your Skin” will feature binding and tucking garments frequently worn by transgender and gender-fluid people.
At Wellesley, Students Vote for Trans Inclusion, Calling School’s Mission Into Question
Students’ push to welcome trans men and nonbinary students remains at odds with Wellesley’s policy of admitting applicants who identify as women.
Meet 8 Great Trans Women Founders This Women’s History Month
These women have earned success despite launching and scaling in a world that’s working against them.
Live from New York, it’s SNL’s First Nonbinary Cast Member!
Comedian Molly Kearney will make their “Saturday Night Live” debut when the longtime sketch comedy show returns for its 48th season.
‘A League of Their Own’ Gets a Modern Makeover on Amazon
The streamer’s reboot of the beloved sports film tackles what the movie didn’t: race and sexuality.
The White House Appoints First Black, LGBTQ Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre is a longtime aide of Joe Biden’s.
She’d Be the First Black, Gay Woman in New York’s State Senate. But That’s Not the Point
Kaegan Mays-Williams isn’t running to make history. She just wants a seat at the damn table.
Meet the Record Holder for Longest-Running Woman Winner on “Jeopardy!”
Since her debut during the game show’s Trans Awareness Week, contestant Amy Schneider has been leaving competitors in the dust. And she’s not done yet.
5 Projected Election 2020 Wins That Give Us Hope for the Future
From nonbinary candidates to feisty environmentalists, these Election Day 2020 victors are welcome signs of progress.
This Business Accelerator’s Mission: Get Marginalized Entrepreneurs Funded
Leslie Feinzaig, CEO of the Female Founders Alliance, wants to help women and nonbinary business owners rake in cash by teaching them how to pitch to investors.
Barriers Remain, But LGBT Business Owners See New Opportunities
As more cities and states enact legislation to ensure contracting opportunities for LGBT business owners, advocates rejoice – and set their sights on federal-level policy shifts.
Speaking to Transgender Customers
A growing number of companies are working to effectively, respectfully engage transgender consumers through ad campaigns and inclusive company policies. Experts explain why — and what it takes to get it right.