For Immediate Release
Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
Public Relations Specialist, equalpride
marie-adelina@equalpride.com
NEW YORK – The Advocate, the leading source of news, politics, opinion, and entertainment for the LGBTQ+ community, is pleased to announce its September 2023 issue with Good Morning America Weekend reporter and anchor Gio Benitez on the cover. Known for his impeccable reporting skills, deep-rooted commitment to truth, and inspiring presence in the LGBTQ+ community, Benitez shares exclusive insights on his career, personal journey, and contributions to the media world.
The cover story is now available online at Advocate.com.
GMA Weekend's Gio Benitez on the September/October cover of The Advocate. (Photo Credit: Roland Fitz/Advocate.com)
This issue delves into our history and unfolds fascinating aspects of LGBTQ+ heritage. It offers a rare glimpse into the oldest operating gay library, exploring its vast resources, rich history, and significant role in fostering the narrative. The issue further covers a poignant retelling of the tragic Upstairs Lounge Fire, remembering the lives lost and how this event galvanized the gay rights movement. Readers will also learn some thrilling accounts from the golden era of cinema, highlighting the often-overlooked stories of LGBTQ+ icons who reigned in the background. Additionally, this issue features a selection of must-read LGBTQ+ history books to expand your understanding of the diverse and vibrant community’s past and present.
Last but certainly not least, multi-talented actress, singer, and notable LGBTQ+ figure Raven-Symone graces our pages. Joined by her wife, they discuss their exciting new podcast, providing an inside look into the couple’s life, creative process, and profound experiences in the industry and the LGBTQ+ community.
With compelling narratives, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into our rich history, The Advocate’s September issue is an enlightening read that aims to celebrate, inform, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Look for the September issue of The Advocate at your local newsstand starting August 29th.
For the latest LGBTQ+ stories and articles spanning politics, business, arts and entertainment, visit ADVOCATE.com. Like and follow The Advocate on social media at @theadvocatemag.
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The Advocate is the world’s leading source of LGBTQ+ news and information. Capturing the political and cultural conversations of the community through award-winning journalism, compelling photography and video, and vital commentary, The Advocate defines what it is to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender today. Since 1967, audiences and brands trust The Advocate to deliver critical and timely information and reporting on business, politics, arts and entertainment, family life, health, and more. In print, online, and across social, The Advocate is the community’s most trusted source.
Equalpride is the leading certified LGBTQ+ owned & operated media, digital, social, TV, print and entertainment company in the country. Our mission is to provide content of inspiration, hope, community, equality and love through our platforms that reach a vast majority of the American LGBTQ+ audience every month and increasingly women and people of color, which make up 50% and 25% of our monthly audience, respectively. We are a diverse community of storytellers, innovators, and influencers who believe in giving a voice to all people! Our portfolio includes some of the world’s most prestigious LGBTQ+ brands: Out, The Advocate, Out Traveler, Plus, PRIDE.COM, and the all-new Advocate Channel.