➡️ Hate crimes spike, and Caitlyn Jenner said what?

Plus, must-see pics from the GLAAD Awards! Hey there, wonderful humans! 🌈✨ It’s Christopher Wiggins here again with your dose of the must-read and can’t-miss stories from around our vibrant world. Here’s what we’ve got for you this time: 😢 Tragic Loss of Professor: The heartbreak of losing Averett University professor David Hanbury, [found dead at a gay sauna in Orlando,]( has touched many. His commitment as an educator and the bewildering circumstances of his death remind of the importance of community and looking out for one another. 🔒🐦 [Transgender]( lawyer battles Elon Musk: The digital world watched as Alejandra Caraballo, a staunch advocate and transgender Harvard Law instructor, faced a suspension and then a reversal from X, after she amplified the name of a neo-Nazi cartoonist who was unmasked by a group of activists. This [rollercoaster ended with a reinstatement and restriction]( shedding light on the ongoing battle for space and voice in online platforms. 🌟 Star-Studded GLAAD Awards: The GLAAD Media Awards didn’t disappoint, with Niecy Nash-Betts and Oprah Winfrey among the honorees. [It was a night celebrating progress and representation in LGBTQ+ media]( proving the power of visibility and the importance of telling our stories. ⚠️ Rising Concerns Over Anti-Trans Hate Crimes: A [spike in anti-trans hate crimes]( is sounding alarm bells. Correspondent Samson Amore [digs into the numbers.]( And The Advocate’s senior editor and opinion writer, John Casey, [discusses how recent developments from the case of Nex Benedict]( are a stark reminder that the fight for equality and safety is far from over. 🤸 Caitlyn Jenner’s Controversial Stand: Caitlyn Jenner’s [support for a policy banning trans women from sports]( in New York has sparked debate. The former Olympian and supporter of former President Donald Trump has taken a stand against including people like her in athletics. Until next time, stay fabulous! 🌈 With warmth and solidarity, Christopher [He was fired for officiating a queer wedding. Here's how he's fighting back]( [Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency]( [Elon Musk's X reinstates transgender Harvard lawyer's account after suspension]( [Sydney Sweeney, Scott Evans and all the stars at the GLAAD Awards]( [Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district]( ['Beloved' Virginia professor found dead at gay men's sauna after vanishing from conference]( [Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports]( [MacKenzie Scott donates over $30 million to LGBTQ+ nonprofits: 'Vital agents of change']( [If Nex Benedict's autopsy is part of a cover-up, Oklahoma officials are playing a dangerous game]( Look, a hint! Each week, The Advocate newsletter has a little bit of LGBTQ+ trivia. Tuesday, you'll get the question. Today, you'll get a hint. And Saturday, you'll get the answer. This week's question is: Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage, doing so in 2001? This week’s hint is: In this progressive country, celebrated for its sex-positive attitude and liberal cannabis policies, landmarks include iconic windmills, vibrant tulip fields, and dikes. Reply to this email with the answer and you may get a shout-out in a future newsletter! What you should also be reading: - [Reflecting on the contributions of queer women this Women’s History Month]( (Pride) - [Lesbian Twitter discovered Katy O’Brian’s resurfaced audition pic & goes absolutely FERAL]( (Pride) - [RuPaul, Out‘s cover star, is ready to be a role model — and knows the world is watching]( (Out) - [Jordan Firstman declares it’s ‘bi bottom spring’ & we’re ready to bloom]( (Out) Do you know someone who would like to receive The Advocate newsletter? Share it with them! [Click to email a link to your friends]( Keep up with the latest LGBTQ+ news -- from politics to entertainment to opinions from queer voices. The Advocate is part of [equalpride]( a proudly LGBTQ-owned and operated media company that serves as a leading voice on equality with LGBTQ, women and people of color. Follow us [X]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 equalpride. All rights reserved. PO Box 241579, Los Angeles, CA 90024 [Privacy policy]( [Terms of use](