Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
A couple from Woburn has lost their license to foster children after they refused to sign a gender affirming policy form from the Department of Children and Families. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a gay couple said they were attacked by a group of men in Mattapan.
Medford residents are upset after a LGBTQ+ intolerant sign goes up at a nearby church.
The Museum of Science in Boston hosted a day of celebrations for Pride month that highlighted accomplishments in art and science by the LGBTQ+ community.
Neighbors in Jamaica Plain said they won't be intimidated after two of their pride flags were torn down by a vandal this week.
Neighbors in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood said they won't be intimidated after two of their pride flags were torn down by a vandal this week. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide and while more Americans approve of same-sex marriage than ever before, there's growing opposition in some states, though Gov. Maura Healey said it will always be protected in Massachusetts.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A small wine bar in Boston's Downtown Crossing is making wine more approachable for guests.
A small wine bar in Boston's Downtown Crossing is helping create lasting memories for its guests by making wine more approachable and making the bar a place where all feel welcome. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A couple said a security guard at the Liberty Hotel in Boston challenged their use of a bathroom and kicked them out.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
A student at Lesley University is featured on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum."
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, there's an uneasy feeling among many in the LGBTQ+ community in Massachusetts about the future of their rights and many couples are rushing to get married.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A unique housing complex welcoming LGBTQ+ seniors officially opened its doors on Friday.
A new housing complex for Boston citizens over the age of 62 in the LGBTQ+ community opened Friday in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
President Biden's decision to pardon LGBTQ+ servicemembers convicted for their sexual orientation is being celebrated by members of the armed forces in Massachusetts.
