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Yusef Miyake-Mugler, overall father of the House of Miyake-Mugler: I think that in the ’80s and ’90s, the mystery of ballroom was more alluring to people. It was more underground, so everyone wanted to “discover it.” Once the 2000s came,…

Coq au vin, jerk chicken, roasted beets, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese: Nourishing, home-cooked, communal meals are at the heart of Black culture—and of Black Trans Liberation, a diverse, evolving New York City-based collective that has…

The first time Alexis de la Rosa heard about Jacob Riis Beach, he was told it was gay, diverse, and safe. “That was enough for me to make the journey despite the long distance ,” the actor and DJ says. He was not disappointed: “Riis is a…

It’s the most colorful time of the year. Logos are suddenly ignited in rainbow and the streets of NYC (and may others) seem to come alive as we celebrate all things Pride. But which products make a difference for the LGBTQIA+ community…