Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff
She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.
December 14, 2024
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California Sen. Laphonza Butler reads Audre Lorde in protest of GOP book banning
Butler, the first Black lesbian in the U.S. Senate, read an excerpt from Sister Outsider to her colleagues Thursday to make a point about the power of breaking silence.
February 29, 2024
Black writers share their favorite books to honor Black History Month
Roxane Gay, Raquel Willis, and Dawnshaeé Reid open up about the importance of the Black literary legacy and impact of Black writers.
February 27, 2024
Alison Bechdel’s Legendary Comic Dykes to Watch Out For Comes to Audible With All-Star Cast
The iconic lesbian comic ran for 25 years.
May 15, 2023
Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books
Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.
June 15, 2018