2025 was a year of resilience, joy, and community. Despite ongoing challenges, the LGBTQIA+ community continued to create moments worth celebrating, demonstrating that Pride thrives through connection, creativity, and collective support.
The year highlighted milestones across culture, advocacy, and visibility. From inspiring community stories to impactful campaigns and memorable achievements, the article reflects on the moments that helped strengthen queer representation and celebrate authentic identities.
Looking back reinforces the importance of building an inclusive future. Celebrating these "DotGay-est" moments isn't just about nostalgia—it's a reminder of the progress made, the work still ahead, and the power of showing up for one another every day.
Well, friends? It’s that time again! Join us in circling back to some of our favorite moments of the past 12 months.
We are proud to present 2025: The DotGay(est) Year!
1. GLAAD Media Awards Activation
.gay domains hit the red carpet for Hollywood’s gayest night! We love GLAAD and are so proud to support their work through ours. This year we activated the GLAAD Media Awards in person once again, as well as through the official event program and official afterparty. You can still watch the big show on Hulu!
5. Queer Country Pride with Fancy Hagood and She Returns From War
We had a blast putting the YEE-HAW back into Pride season with out and proud country music stars Fancy Hagood and She Returns From War. What a show!
6. Baby.gay site launch
BabyGay is a 501(c)3 Queer and Ally community organization celebrating the coming out process through storytelling, advocacy & togetherness. We love everything about this!
7. National Coming Out Week Video Campaign
This year we produced a week-long video series with LGBTQIA+ luminaries and .gay site owners, focused on the importance of coming out and why visibility matters. Featuring BLCKSMTH (Michael James Schneider — Balloon Guy!!), Glitterfox, Swaim Strategies, Logan Lynn, Mawlee Jones, Isaiah Esquire, Johnny Nuriel,
8. SmallKims.gay site launch
Your one-stop-shop for Queer Pride and body positivity goodies! Featuring artwork designed to help marginalized people feel seen, loved, and appreciated.
This directory helps Queer and Trans people in the United Kingdom find groups of people like themselves, and events where they can be safe and feel included. You can also find non-profits working in Lancaster, UK alongside local, independent businesses to support.
11. gay Annual Donation
Since the domain first launched, .gay has donated 20% of all new registration revenue to vital LGBTQIA+ community organizations. This year we donated over $15,000, bringing the total donated to $210,218.37!
12. QVA.gay launch
The University of Virginia’s Queer Alumni Network (QVA), envisions a diverse and inclusive University community that is the best possible environment for all LGBTQ+ students, alumni, faculty, and staff to study, work, and thrive. One of our all-time favorite redirects! This is a great way to use .gay domains for your school or organization.
This year as part of our Pride campaign, we partnered with LGBTQIA+ influencers to help us celebrate! Thank you to Terrance Williams, Zoe Stoller, The D’Angelos, and all of the other creators who joined us this year.
14. ItHasPockets.gay launch
One of our favorite redirect use cases this year, clothing company Nerdy Keppie wants you to know their dresses have pockets (and are gay!)
15. The Library Official Re-Watch Weekly Parties
We had so much fun re-watching .gay’s Revry TV series with you all every Saturday this year. If you missed it, head over to our Instagram now to get caught up!
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Queer joy isn't just a hashtag or a rainbow-colored marketing campaign: it's a radical act of resistance against a world that has historically tried to erase, pathologize, and silence LGBTQIA+ people. In a society that often narrates Queer stories through the lens of tragedy, choosing joy is revolutionary. This blog post explores why celebrating Queer happiness matters, how it challenges oppressive systems, and why it's essential for creating a more inclusive future.
While Pride Month brings visibility and celebration to the LGBTQIA+ community with parades and events worldwide, authentic pride isn't limited to just 30 days a year. In our digital world, there are countless creative ways to celebrate, support, and express LGBTQIA+ pride every day of the year. This article explores how individuals can cultivate meaningful digital pride experiences that transcend the calendar and create lasting impact.
The business world is evolving beyond traditional gender binaries, with nonbinary and genderqueer entrepreneurs creating innovative ventures that challenge conventional thinking. These trailblazers aren't just building successful businesses –they're reshaping industries while bringing their authentic selves to entrepreneurship. In this spotlight, we celebrate the unique perspectives, challenges, and triumphs of nonbinary and genderqueer business leaders within the broader LGBTQIA+ community.
Picture a classroom, field, or studio where every young person can fully show up as themselves. Where the energy once spent hiding, pretending, and navigating unwelcoming spaces is redirected toward learning, growing, and thriving. This isn't just a dream; it's entirely possible when the adults in young people's lives step forward with informed compassion and concrete action.
Liz Achanta
