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Who are the funniest gay black comedians? Becoming <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-comedians-african-american-comics/ranker-comedy">a great stand-up comic</a> is tough. Whether a comedian is observational, situational, absurdist, blue collar, abstract, alternative, or a long form storyteller, all of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-comedians-african-american-comics/ranker-comedy">the funniest black comedians</a> are unique, hardworking, and hilarious. Who is the funniest gay black comedian in 2022? Which of the best gay black stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest gay black comedians Jerrod Carmichael must be near the top of the list, while also among some of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment">the funniest comedians of all time</a>. Carmichael's special Rothaniel was unanimously well-received and adored by audiences. Gay black stand up comedians like Jaboukie Young-White, Solomon Georgio, and Dewayne Perkins are some of the best comedians right now.Vote up the best gay black stand up comedians, and help decide who are the funniest gay black comedians fans should watch next! Then check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-black-female-comedians-2022/patrick-alexander">the funniest black female comedians of 2022</a>!

The Funniest Gay Black Comedians

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The 15 Funniest Gay Black Comedians, Ranked

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Lists about and celebrating people of every kind.

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Romance

We&rsquo;re ranking the best LGBTQ+ TV couples of all time. Though their representation in the earlier days of television was somewhat lacking, the times - as they say - are a changin&rsquo;, and LGBTQ+ representation on TV has taken off with some of the best recent couples identifying as such.

Some of the best TV shows with gay couples include Six Feet Under, Modern Family, and Orange Is the New Black. David and Patrick from Schitt&rsquo;s Creek, Will and Vince from Will &amp; Grace, and Darry and White Josh from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend&nbsp;are a few of the best gay couples on TV.

Willow and Tara from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Susan and Carol from Friends, and Clarke and Lexa from The 100 are some of the best lesbian couples on TV.

You&rsquo;ll find many great LGBTQ+ couples on this list, but feel free to add any that we may have missed. Other shows with gay couples on this list include The New Normal and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Read about more on our TV gay couples list, featuring our favorite LGBTQ+ TV couples.

Vote up the best LGBTQ+ couples on TV, and add your own favorites if they&rsquo;re missing from the list.

The 45+ Best LGBTQ+ Couples In TV History

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The 45+ Best LGBTQ+ TV Couples Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

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Lists of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and all other kinds of celebs working in the entertainment industry and in the public eye.

LGBTQ+ Celebrities

The LGBTQ+ community has long been celebrated within the music industry, as some of the biggest stars of the late 20th century and beyond have identified themselves as such. While it shouldn&#39;t matter whether a singer or band is gay, lesbian, transgender, and so on, there have been plenty throughout music&#39;s history that completely shine. In fact, some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music" target="_blank">greatest musicians to date</a> were and are&nbsp;openly gay, and their music stands the test of time no less.&nbsp;

Of all the LGBTQ+ musicians and bands, both old and new, some have taken the music world by storm. Freddie Mercury, and Elton John are just a few gay musicians who&#39;ve become complete <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-music/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">LGBTQ+ icons</a>. Yet, plenty of LGBTQ+ groups are following close behind, making names for themselves in the industry, as well as bringing much-needed attention to the entire community. These names include Tyler Glenn, Baths, and Kevin Abstract, among many others you&#39;ll find on the list below. In short, music may be one of the most all-inclusive industries we know&mdash;and we should all be happy about&nbsp;that.

So, who do you think are the best LGBTQ+ musicians? Take a look at the list below and vote up your favorites, and feel free to add others to the list.&nbsp;

The Best LGBTQ+ Musicians

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The 50+ Best LGBTQ+ Musicians and Bands, Ranked

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Who are the funniest LGBTQ comedians of 2022? Becoming a great stand-up comic is tough. Whether the best LGBTQ comedians are observational, situational, absurdist, blue collar, abstract, alternative, dark, or a long form storyteller, all of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gay-male-comedians/ranker-comedy">the funniest gay comedians</a> are unique, hardworking, and hilarious. Who is the funniest LGBTQ comedian in 2022? Which gay and lesbian stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest queer people right now, old school stand up comics like Ellen Degeneres and Tig Notaro are atop the list, while also among some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment">the funniest comedians of all time</a>. Beloved LGBTQ stand up comedians like Wanda Sykes, Kate McKinnon, and Jerrod Carmichael have their claims to the title as well. Lest we forget hilarious LGBTQ comedians right now like Billy Eichner, Fortune Feimster, or SNL's Punkie Johnson.Vote up the best LGBTQ stand up comedians of 2022, and help decide who are the funniest LGBTQ+ comedians this year! Then check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-comedians-2022/patrick-alexander">the funniest comedians of 2022!</a>

The Funniest LGBTQ Comedians Of 2022

The 60 Funniest LGBTQ Stand Up Comedians Of 2022, Ranked

Pat Alexander

Drama

The greatest LGBTQ+ drama movies offer strong stories, memorable characters, and emotional payoffs that stick with you long after they&#39;re over. They focus on a variety of subjects&nbsp;and approach them in both subtle and more overt manners. They come from big studios and independent distributors. The top LGBTQ+ drama movies, like Brokeback Mountain and Moonlight, have even found themselves nominated for -- or winning -- Academy Awards. In every way, these are some of the most important movies&nbsp;of our time.&nbsp;

This list includes gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people dramas. Vote up the best LGBTQ+ drama films to make sure they make it to the top of the list and vote down any movies that you didn&#39;t like. If you have a particularly dramatic favorite that&#39;s not on the list, add it, then check back to see how other users are rating your choice.&nbsp;

The Best LGBTQ+ Drama Films

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The Best LGBTQ+ Drama Films, Ranked

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Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors.

Very Funny People

Famous Lesbians

Stand Up Comedy

Who are the funniest lesbian comedians of all time? The best lesbian comedians come in many forms. Some famous lesbian comedians are political in their stand-up acts while other lesbian comedians joke about relationships. A few hilarious lesbian comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world. Who is the funniest lesbian comedian ever? Which lesbian stand up comedians do you love?When it comes to the funniest lesbians ever Ellen DeGeneres has to be at the top. Whether she is performing stand-up, starring in a sitcom, or hosting her popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-daytime-talk-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">daytime talk show</a>, DeGeneres always uses her platform to promote love and equality. Tig Notaro is another hilarious lesbian comedian. Other hilarious women featured on this top lesbian comedians list include Kate McKinnon, Wanda Sykes, and Rosie O'Donnell.Vote up the funniest lesbian comics you think deserves the top spot on this list, and help decide who is the funniest lesbian of all time!&nbsp;

The Funniest Lesbian Comedians of All Time

The 45+ Best Lesbian Comedians Of All Time, Ranked

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These are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-new-tv-shows-with-gay-characters-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best LGBTQ+ shows</a> streaming now on Netflix. Whether you&#39;re looking for shows with romance, the struggles of coming out or respectful representation with regards to&nbsp;storytelling, this list of LGBTQ+ shows currently on Netflix is regularly updated with the new and popular TV series. What are&nbsp;the best LGBTQ+ shows to watch on Netflix?&nbsp;

LGBTQ+ Netflix shows like One Day At A Time and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, have queer characters who are leads of the show. The Netflix original Sex Education spans the rainbow, with characters who are gay, lesbian, trans, ace, and more. Other gay shows like Pose and Sense8, are great queer shows that tell queer stories. Other good LGBTQ+ shows on Netflix include&nbsp;Trinkets, Tales of the City, and Wynonna Earp.

Many of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gay-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">current TV shows with gay characters</a>&nbsp;also rank&nbsp;high on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-netflix-original-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">most popular Netflix original series</a>&nbsp;list. Out of all the LGBTQ+ on Netflix, which are the best? Help decide and vote up the best gay and lesbian shows on Netflix - and find out where your favorite shows rank.

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The Best LGBTQ+ Shows You Can Watch On Netflix

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The 50+ Best LGBT Shows On Netflix To Watch Now, Ranked

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The best TV shows for teens reflect the world teens live in now - not what their parent's generation remembers being a teen is like - and part of that are shows starring queer and gay teen characters who have larger story arcs than "comes out as queer." The best LGBTQ+ teen shows range from dark and soapy dramas to lighthearted love stories, as well they should because the teen experience encompasses that range as well. This list of shows about LGBTQ+ teens focuses on shows with main characters who are gay, trans, or otherwise queer, and is ranked from the best to the worst, based on votes from the Ranker community. Thanks to you, we can find the very best TV shows about and for LGBTQ+ teens.One of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-new-teen-tv-shows-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular teen shows</a> with LGBTQ+ main characters is Euphoria, which has an audience that runs the range of ages from people barely out of high school to their grandparents - and even if older folks think the storylines are kind of intense, it's a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shows-about-generation-z/ranker-tv">show that speaks with familiarity about Generation Z</a>. Other great LGBTQ+ teen dramas include We Are Who We Are and I Am Not Okay With This but for lighthearted options shows such as Never Have I Ever and Heartstopper serve up plenty of sweet and funny stories staring LGBTQ+ teens. What are television's best gay teen shows? Vote up the shows for and about LGBTQ+ teens you think are the best and see where your favorite shows rank.

The Greatest TV Shows About and For LGBTQ+ Teens

The Best TV LGBTQ+ Teen Shows, Ranked by Votes

Now on Hulu

From fierce competitions to groundbreaking sitcoms, the best LGBTQ+ <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-on-hulu/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows on Hulu</a> have something for everyone. Some LGBTQ+ TV series streaming on Hulu feature drag queens and superstars while other good LGBTQ+ Hulu shows are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-lgbtq-couples/ranker-tv" target="_blank">full of relationship drama</a>. Some of the best LGBTQ+ shows on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-on-hulu/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hulu right now</a> are even reality shows following one person&#39;s journey.

Which series will you find on this list of LGBTQ+ shows streaming on Hulu? Will &amp; Grace has to be near the top. The title characters &ndash; played by Eric McCormack and Debra Messing &ndash; are best friends who give each other advice on work, relationships, and everything else life has to offer. Happy Endings and Love, Victor are more good LGBTQ+ Hulu sitcoms with a gay lead character. If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ reality show to watch on Hulu, RuPaul&#39;s Drag Race, I Am Cait, or Pride are also great options.

Vote up your favorite LGBTQ+ shows to help other Hulu subscribers know what to watch and vote down any LGBTQ+ shows that you would not recommend.

The Best LGBTQ+ Shows On Hulu

The Best LGBTQ+ Shows On Hulu To Watch Right Now

The greatest LGBTQ+ comedy movies offer laughs and insight in equal measure. Some of them are coming out stories, some are tales of romance, and some&nbsp;are outrageous comic fantasies. Regardless of the form they take, funny LGBT movies frequently use humor to address meaningful subjects. Major studios have released gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people&nbsp;comedies&nbsp;like Love, Simon and In &amp; Out. Others have come from independent distributors. The top&nbsp;comedies in&nbsp;this genre are an important part of modern-day cinema.

Now it is time to decide which of these films is the best LGBTQ+ comedy with the help of your votes. Vote up the funniest&nbsp;LGBTQ+&nbsp;movies below. If you don&#39;t see your favorite on here, add it to the list, then check back to see how users are rating your choice.&nbsp;

The Best LGBTQ+ Comedy Movies

The Best LGBTQ+ Comedy Movies, Ranked

Looking for other books like Red, White &amp; Royal Blue? While you&#39;re waiting for the sequel, check out&nbsp;the best books like Red, White &amp; Royal Blue. Written by&nbsp;Casey McQuiston, the 2019 LGBT romance novel centers around the relationship between the son of America&#39;s first female president and a British prince.&nbsp;Thanks to Amazon Studios, the award-winning New York Times Bestseller will also be getting a&nbsp;movie adaptation soon.&nbsp;

Similar romantic books like Red, White &amp; Royal Blue include Boyfriend Material, They Both Die at the End, and Carry On. Vote up which books Red, White &amp; Royal Blue fans should read next.&nbsp;

The Best Books Like 'Red, White &amp; Royal Blue'

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The 25 Best Books Like 'Red, White & Royal Blue'

Kate Kavanagh

Lists that rank the top movies, TV series, and other media about and featuring Black characters and culture.

Black Entertainment

The best black LGBTQ+ films explore and deconstruct a character&rsquo;s experience. The cinema provides a spectator the opportunity to witness lives that are different from their own. The big screen allows us to travel to the moon, see what it&rsquo;s like to live in other countries, and even go forward&nbsp;in time 200 years. This list of black LGBTQ+ movies is a cultural roadmap for storytellers and spectators to share on the pathway to enlightenment.

Barry Jenkins&rsquo; 2016 film Moonlight reads like a poem, a coming of age story told in three parts, of a man&rsquo;s journey to find his sexual identity. The low-budget film shocked the world by winning the Best Picture Oscar in 2017 over the big-budget darling La La Land. The victory was even more momentous because Moonlight&nbsp;became the first movie with an all-black cast and first gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people film to win Hollywood&rsquo;s most prestigious award.

Although Moonlight&nbsp;is clearly among the best black LGBTQ+ movies, is it the greatest? That&rsquo;s for you to decide. Vote up the top black LGBTQ+ movies.

The Best Black LGBTQ+ Movies

The Best Black LGBTQ+ Films, Ranked by Fans

List of PG LGBTQ+ movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This list takes the best PG LGBTQ+ movies and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest PG LGBTQ+ movie of all time is. This list of popular PG LGBTQ+ movies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top PG LGBTQ+ movie isn&#39;t as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great PG LGBTQ+ films on this list. If you&#39;re trying to find a specific PG LGBTQ+ film you can search this list and filter to find what you&#39;re looking for.

Examples of movies on this list: Grease, The Producers and more.

If you&#39;re trying to find out &quot;What are the best PG LGBTQ+ movies?&quot; and &quot;What are the most famous PG LGBTQ+ movies?&quot; then this list is the perfect resource for you.

Use this list if you&#39;re looking for some new LGBTQ+ movies that are rated PG. Between Netflix, Hulu and other services there are thousands of great LGBTQ+ movies rated PG, so get out there and start watching.

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Alfred Hitchcock and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-directed-by-mel-brooks/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Mel Brooks</a> have both directed a PG LGBT film, as have other really creative and talented directors.

Zorro, The Gay Blade

The Best PG LGBTQ+ Movies

Best PG LGBTQ+ Movies | List of Top LGBTQ+ Films Rated PG

Culture

Traveling with your significant other can be fun, romantic and bring you closer together. This is a list of the best gay travel destinations in the world, ranked by travelers and locals alike. Every year, thousands of gay couples travel the world, taking in beautiful sights and ancient cultures. Which is the best gay travel destination? Vote on this list and make sure the best gay vacation spot ends up number one.

Gay marriage is legal in California making the state a top spot for destination weddings. San Francisco is especially popular as the city is a big proponent of gay rights. San Francisco&rsquo;s Castro district is home to the largest gay neighborhood in the United States. Visitors can take in a show at the historic Castro Theatre and then enjoy a stroll over to the Haight-Ashbury district to see the famous sights associated with the hippy movement.

Paris is also a great city for LGBTQ+ travel. The City of Lights puts on one of the largest gay pride parades with attendance reaching over 1 million people. If you are looking to spend your vacation on a beach, Australia and New Zealand both offer some of the most gay friendly beaches in the world.

Which is the best gay travel destination? Vote on this list and tell us why a certain spot is great for the LGBTQ+ community in the comments section.

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The Best Gay Travel Destinations

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Best Gay Travel Destinations | List of Top LGBTQ+-Friendly Vacation Spots

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What are the best LGBTQ+ movies on Netflix available for streaming right now? The list below ranks the best gay and lesbian films on Netflix streaming in one convenient place so you can fully utilize your Netflix service. Some of the best LGBTQ+ movies of all time are now available on Netflix so you can catch up on new films and classic hits right in your living room (or on a laptop- the world is your oyster).

What LGBTQ+ films are available on the Netflix streaming? Or better yet, which ones are actually worth watching? We&#39;ve got answers to both of those questions! This list is here to get you started on the best LGBTQ+​​​​​​​ movies Netflix has to offer. Vote up your favorite good gay and lesbian films on Netflix.

The Best LGBTQ+ Movies Streaming On Netflix

The Best LGBTQ+ Movies On Netflix, Ranked

Influential

From writers to philosophers to activists, there are plenty of LGBTQ+ thinkers whose thoughts and ideas have shaped the world over the years. These individuals were hugely influential in terms of opening up minds and encouraging bolder critical thought. Who is the most important LGBT+ thinker out there? Vote below to help decide!&nbsp;Some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/openly-gay-us-politicians/ranker-news" target="_blank">LGTB leaders</a> in history were open and honest about their sexual orientation or gender identity, which helped change&nbsp;minds and make the public more open and accepting.&nbsp;Harvey Milk, for example, amplified public awareness of gay rights during his time in the San Francisco political scene. LGBT writers, like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/a-list-of-famous-virginia-woolf-quotes/reference" target="_blank">Virginia Woolf</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/a-list-of-famous-james-baldwin-quotes/reference" target="_blank">James Baldwin</a>, often tackled topical issues in their work and their contributions still impact how we think today. There are plenty of other influential LGBT people who work in an array of fields from science to philosophy to medicine to music. Vote up the most important LGBT&nbsp;thinkers of all time below and feel free to add anyone you think is missing.&nbsp;

The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time

The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time, Ranked

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List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-sports/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">openly gay athletes</a> involved in both professional and college sports. This list includes athletes who have &quot;come out&quot; during their active play and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-have-come-out-as-gay-after-retirement/carlybobarly">athletes who have come out as gay after retirement</a>.Many of the people on this list probably aren't too familiar since few, if any, are active athletes. In 2013, Jason Collins made history as the first active &quot;Big 4&quot; athlete in American sports to announce he is gay. Before Collins, soccer player Robbie Rogers announced he is homosexual. After taking some time off, Rogers signed with the L.A. Galaxy and currently is on the team's roster. Two of the most famous openly lesbian athletes were two of tennis's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time">best female players of all time</a>: Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova. Both of these women are among the most recognized tennis players in the game's illustrious history and have done a lot in raising awareness for LGBT athletes.&nbsp;Globally, there are a bunch of Olympic athletes on this list. From openly gay soccer players to famous gay sports stars, some of the people on this list aren't households names, but they are definitely making history. Check out this list of all the openly gay athletes in the world.

College &amp; Professional Athletes Who Are Openly Gay

Openly Gay Athletes List

Sports Lists

Best Characters

List of the best gay and queer&nbsp;characters ever to grace the big and silver screens. These fictional gay characters have played both lead and supporting roles in film and TV series, and many who have stolen scenes and become icons in the LGBTQ+ communities. This list includes gay, lesbian, and queer fictional characters who have served as strong gay role models. Over the past few decades, gay characters have become more prominent and popular in film and TV.&nbsp;

Vote for those characters who have had the most impact in modern culture to move them up the list. Which gay fictional character do you think sends the best message to the LGBTQ+ community? Who are your favorite queer fictional characters?

Will Truman

The Best Fictional LGBTQ+ Role Models

Fictional Character

The Best Fictional Queer Role Models & LGBTQ+ Characters

Eric Diaz

List of the most gay friendly cities in the US. These large cities and smaller towns are known for their large gay and lesbian populations and open communities. Publications like &quot;The Advocate&quot; base their <a href="http://news.advocate.com/post/15571734525/gayest-cities-in-america-2012">annual rankings</a> on criteria like the number of LGBTQ+ elected officials and protective policies and legislation, as well as the community&#39;s level of participation in gay friendly sports, competitions, and social groups. Other groups and sites like <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/114937/15_Gayest_Cities_in_America">The Stir</a> and blogs like Divine Caroline have looked to the general progressive and welcoming atmospheres of gay and lesbian friendly cities.

Where do you think the top gay friendly cities in the U.S. are? Which are the gayest cities in America? From Key West, Florida to West Hollywood, California, if you are looking for gay-friendly places to live (or to meet homosexual singles in an open, loving environment), this list of the top gay-friendly cities in the United States should help you shape your opinion. If you don&#39;t see the city you think is the most gay friendly, make sure to add it so others can vote for it as the best gay city in the US.

Long Beach

The Most Gay-Friendly Cities in America

City/Town

Gay Friendly Cities | List of the Top LGBTQ+ Places to Live in the US

Carly Kiel

Are you the "Sports Guy" on your trivia team? Welcome to your new secret weapons: lists of fascinating facts and obscure info you need to know yesterday.

You Think You Know Athletes?

This list contains information about retired gay athletes, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous football, baseball and basketball players have come out as gay after they retired from professional sports. Some of these famous athletes came out on television, while others wrote about their sexuality in their memoirs.Who is the most famous retired gay athlete? John Amaechi tops our list. John Amaechi played in the NBA from 1995-2003. He came out in 2007 and discussed what it was like being closeted in his book &quot;Man in the Middle.&quot; Bill Bean played in the MLB from 1987-1995. He became the second Major League Baseball player who has ever revealed his homosexuality when he came out in 1999.Several retired football players are also gay. Wade Davis played in the NFL and NFL Europe from 2000-2003. He publicly came out as gay in 2012 and now works as an advocate for gay rights. Kwame Harris played in the NFL from 2003-2008. He publicly came out as gay in 2013. Later that year, he was convicted on misdemeanor counts of domestic violence, assault and battery against his ex-boyfriend, Dimitri Geier.Do you think that it would be difficult to be a gay professional athlete? Share your thoughts in the comments section.