Top Stories from Advocate.com for 06/15/2021

David Archuleta Gave a Master Class in the Mormon Coming Out

There's a reason many members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints add caveats, pleas, and apologies to their announcements of queerdom.

Twitter's Head of Diversity on Making Pride a Year-Long Exercise

This out, Latinx executive says true allyship means leaning into discomfort and vulnerability.

Michigan Gov. Bans State and Federal Funding for Conversion Therapy

LGBTQ+ rights groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's action is an important first step toward assuring young prople aren't subjected to the harmful practice.

São Paulo Locals Want to Show Off In Elska

Bedlam at D.C. Gay Bar When Bouncer Drags Woman Down Stairs by Hair

The incident sparked a protest in front of the bar by Black Lives Matter members.

Caitlyn Jenner Slams Jimmy Kimmel for Calling Her 'Trump in a Wig'

Jenner is calling the late-night host transphobic, but some are critiquing Jenner, a conservative and onetime Trump supporter, for "feigned indignation."

Michele Rayner-Goolsby Aims to Be Florida's 1st Out Person in Congress

She is currently the only lesbian in the Florida legislature.

Taryn Manning and Musician Anne Cline Are Engaged

Cline proposed to the Orange Is the New Black star at a gig.

Founder of Walmart's Family Gives $1 Million to LGBTQ+ Organizations

The Walton family will give $25,000 worth of funding to organizations supporting LGBTQ+ people.

U.K. to Allow More Queer Men to Donate Blood, Bans PrEP Users

The change comes after recommendations from a commission formed by the NHS.

Champions of Pride 2021 From the Central South

What Facebook Should Have Said When Ad Chief Carolyn Everson Departed

The tech giant released a milquetoast 18-word statement, failing to credit Everson for her epic accomplishments there.