Peoria becomes haven for LGBTQ community thanks to affordable housing
"I love the idea of shaking up that big cities are the only places that LGBTQ+ people can thrive," one resident told CBS News.
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Illinois city becomes haven for LGBTQ community
Housing prices have made home ownership for many young LGBTQ+ Americans feel out of reach. But in Peoria, Illinois, the affordable housing and welcoming community have helped many buck that trend. Lilia Luciano has the story.
Delaware legislator aims to become first openly trans member of Congress
McBride's historic win in 2020 made her the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.
Bowtie Behavior founder on accessible fashion
Robin Williams, founder of Bowtie Behavior, a company that makes bow ties for people of all genders joins "CBS Mornings" as part of our Changing the Game series for Pride month.
Parades held on last weekend of Pride Month
Parades and celebrations were held in cities across the U.S. to mark the final weekend of Pride Month. But this year's festivities came amid growing restrictions on transgender rights and what many see as backlash against the LGBTQ+ community. Astrid Martinez reports.
Rock Hudson: The public and private lives of a gay Hollywood idol
A new HBO documentary explores the public and private worlds of the actor who was Hollywood's epitome of heterosexual desire while living a closeted gay lifestyle, who in 1985 became the first celebrity to die of AIDS.
The public and private Rock Hudson
For nearly four decades as a star of films and TV, Rock Hudson was Hollywood's epitome of heterosexual desire. But he also led a secret life as a closeted gay man, and in 1985 became the first celebrity to die of AIDS. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks back on the public and private lives of Hudson, and talks with Stephen Kijak, director of the new HBO documentary "Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed"; biographer Mark Griffin; and actress Linda Evans, who shared a romantic scene with Hudson on "Dynasty" at a time when some feared that a kiss could transmit HIV.
Baltimore Mayor signs bill that expands protection for LGBTQIA+ community
The bill was sponsored by council members Kristerfer Burnett, John Bullock, Odette Ramos, James Torrence, Zeke Cohen, and Sharon Green Middleton.
Aaron Weininger makes history as 1st openly gay rabbi at one of Minnesota's largest synagogues
Weininger was the first openly gay man to be admitted to the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, a major rabbinical school for what's known as the conservative movement, a middle ground between Reform and Orthodox. Now he's making history again.
Trans teen shares his story, encourages families to understand their children
Of all the demographics within the LGBTQ+ community, transgender individuals often face the highest percentages of threats to their physical and mental wellbeing.
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Daria Kasatkina on preparations for the U.S. Open
Daria Kasatkina, the Russian-born tennis star who has been called the bravest player in the world, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her decision to defect from Russia, her new life as an Australian resident and her preparations for the U.S. Open.
Celia Rose Gooding embraces "Star Trek" icon Uhura
Celia Rose Gooding is stepping into the role of Uhura in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," and navigating the franchise's devoted fandom.
Jon Batiste on new album, "Big Money"
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Eva Pilgrim on "Inside Edition" anchor role
With more than 20 years of TV experience, Eva Pilgrim joins "Inside Edition" as its first new anchor in three decades, succeeding longtime host Deborah Norville. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the role
Meet the woman making move-in day at Widener University feel like home
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it. Her latest album is "A Matter of Time."
Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.
Gateway Church installs new lead pastor amid abuse scandal fallout
Daniel Floyd and wife Tammie take the helm at Southlake megachurch as it seeks stability following abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.