Even though Pride Month has come and gone this year, it's always a good time to reflect on the support you've shown your queer friends and family. Straight allies are important in the lives of people ...

Ebony contributor Mychal Denzel Smith recalls the day he was hit on by another man in New York, and when he declined a date and shared that he was heterosexual, his suitor’s immediate response was ...

Allyship is vital to social justice and activism. Technically speaking, an ally is generally defined as an individual from a dominant group who recognizes that their privilege is unearned, and ...

The expanded knowledge and awareness gained from being a straight ally was of particular importance to study participants. In particular, they felt that it increased their understanding of their own ...