Queerty Pride50 Gala Celebrates 50 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers New York

Pride Month in 2025 is marked by a variety of events and reflections on LGBTQ+ representation and culture. Comedian Matteo Lane has discussed the challenges he faced with late-night TV bookers who found his humor 'too gay,' highlighting ongoing barriers for queer performers in mainstream media. Meanwhile, retrospectives on groundbreaking sitcoms like 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' recall how early shows tackled LGBTQ+ themes, illustrating the slow progress and continued relevance of such representation. Celebratory events such as Queerty's Pride50 gala in New York City honored influential LGBTQ+ figures across entertainment, activism, and politics, underscoring the community's cultural impact. Additionally, local events like the Metropolitan Bar's Queeraoke night and the Thirty AF Gay Shame Comedy Show, which supports Black trans communities through The Okra Project, emphasize grassroots engagement and support within queer spaces. These diverse activities and reflections collectively showcase both the strides made and the work still needed in LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance.