Back in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) morally disapproved of same-sex marriage as well as prohibited the federal government from extending over 1100 benefits to spouses of same-sex couples. Those benefits include the right to paid leave when yous spouse is sick, the right to file joint tax returns, the right to put your […]

Our society has made significant improvements in its tolerance and acceptance of the LGBT community more than ever within recent years and President Obama’s public support of gay marriage and legislative initiatives have certainly taken our advancement to new heights. Must Read: Brandy: “I Had To Tell [Whitney] To Chill Out, I Was Irritated” [EXCLUSIVE] We […]

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) follows the media’s depiction of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people. They announced more than 150 nominees for its 24th annual media awards in everything from film to journalism and music. Our favorite out-of-the-closet crooner, Frank Ocean has managed to make the extensive list! Congrats to Frank! […]

“Tonight, I feel like the prom queen,” Jodie Foster beamed with an inner light that could blind God if He looked at her directly. She stood on the stage at the Golden Globes, poised and you could tell that her win of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award meant more to her than we’d […]

I’m the first to scream and shout, “Equal rights for all!” when it comes to debates regarding social injustice. I’m appalled and embarrassed that there are states in my country, you know, “the land of the free,” that have yet to legalize gay marriage. It infuriates me when I hear cases like CeCe McDonald’s: a […]

Even though Frank Ocean came out and 2 Chainz has been rocking gear almost as questionable as Kanye West’s, homophobia is still a taboo and maybe even scary topic for urban culture. Must Read: Have You Been To “Beer & Tacos” In Atlanta? [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] How is it that in sports, men smacking each others’ […]

Dear Gay Best Friend, I have been dating my boyfriend for two years now. When we first met he was dressed really nice and looked really good, almost pretty. As we talked more and got to know each other he told me that he had a lot of friends that were girls. I told him […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, My daughter’s mother and I have been off and on for 4 and a half years. Although a long term relationship never developed we have remained to be close and supportive on raising our daughter as a […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, Back in Jan. 2009 I went to a month long school for my job and I met this female. At first I didn’t pay her any attention until she started going out of her way to talk […]

For those of you who follow my weekly advice column here on HelloBeautiful, I am very excited to share with you my new book based on my column, STRAIGHT FROM YOUR GAY BEST FRIEND. It’s because of all of you, and your letters, seeking advice on various issues related to dating, relationships, love, family, and life […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com