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Chicago LGBTQ Art Exhibit Addresses Intimacy, Healing
Chicago artist and LGBTQ advocate, Ara-Lucia, will have a solo exhibition titled, “Your hand, Your touch.” The opening reception will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 12, at Chicago's LGBTQ community center, Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago. A $5 donation is... - March 07, 2019 - Ara Lucia
Bespoke Wedding Suits for the LGBTQ Community - Online or in Person at My Custom Tailor
For the LGBTQ community My Custom Tailor represents the perfect source for buying custom-made clothes that meet the needs of all individuals irrespective of their gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. - March 05, 2019 - My Custom Tailor
Yajun Studio RTW Fall/Winter 2019
The independent designer brand Yajun Studio released its Fall/Winter 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week. The theme of this collection of works is "Natural Attitude X Flesh Philosophy," which is another bold attempt of designer Melody Yajun Lin. - February 28, 2019 - Yajun Studio
Media Personality, Kimberly D. Worthy, Teams Up with Actor Chris Noel on New Docu-series "If I WERE..."
"IF I WERE..." is an unscripted docu-series that deals with controversial issues such as race relations, sexual orientation, socioeconomic issues, and immigration laws. - February 15, 2019 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC
"A Mark on My Soul," Jordon Greene’s Debut YA Novel, to Release April 16, 2019
Franklin/Kerr Press is pleased to announce the release of award-winning and Amazon bestselling author Jordon Greene’s next novel, “A Mark on My Soul.” The novel will be released in both paperback and eBook formats on April 16, 2019. “A Mark on My Soul” is... - January 24, 2019 - Franklin/Kerr Press
Lynn Allen, LCSW Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lynn Allen, LCSW of Palm Beach, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social work. VIP Members exemplify... - January 24, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Service by Swoop This Winter Confirming Third New Route in 2 Months; Is Voted a Top Destination to Visit in 2019 by Expedia.ca
Canadians in Hamilton and Abbotsford will have an easier way to reach Puerto Vallarta this winter as Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has announced service into Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport (PVR) with the addition of two new routes. British Columbia’s... - January 09, 2019 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The Unicork Unicorn Bottle Opener & Corkscrew Brings a Smile While Opening Beer & Wine in Time for Christmas
Kirk McGinnis and Digital Airships LLC launch their first product, the Unicork, a fun unicorn bottle opener and corkscrew intended as a sturdy decoration that is also functional. The creator discusses the inspiration for the item as well as how it differentiates from the competition. - December 19, 2018 - Digital Airships LLC
GACYE Annual Fundraiser
The Georgia Center for Youth Excellence, Inc. will be hosting their 2018 Annual Fundraiser to support their Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs. - November 20, 2018 - Georgia Center For Youth Excellence Inc
Two Years After Launch, Award-Winning Teaz Vodka is One of the World’s Finest
Teaz Vodka is an exotic, premium, award-winning vodka made in France, featuring a silky, soft, fresh flavor and packaged within a carefully crafted, easily recognized bottle accentuating the female figure. - November 12, 2018 - Teaz Vodka
Patagonia Camp Recognized as One of the Top Resorts in Chile by Condé Nast Travelers
Patagonia Camp, Chile’s “glamping” destination, has been included in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Located in the bucket-list destination of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Camp came in at number 13 in the... - October 31, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
Femina Physical Therapy Reinvents Girls Night Out
Heather Jeffcoat (Physical Therapist and author) and Dr. Emily Morse (of the Award-winning Sex With Emily podcast) to headline trailblazing discussions on pelvic and sexual health at exclusive L.A. women’s event. Expert speakers will be leading the conversation for an evening designed to encourage women to learn how to enhance their sexual and pelvic health in a stress-free, enjoyable atmosphere. - October 23, 2018 - Femina Physical Therapy
Love & Pride Relaunches the Erase Hate Pendant to Benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation
Love and Pride, the premier jeweler inspired by and in support of the LGBTQ community, is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Erase Hate pendant to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Originally launched in 2006, Love and Pride’s Erase Hate pendant was designed in solidarity with... - October 20, 2018 - Love and Pride
Ultimatum Public Beta Launched with Five New Charity Partners
After graduating from the Founder Institute accelerator program in July 2018, Ultimatum is now in public beta, and their new website enables customers to turn everyday engagement on social media into donations for nonprofits. As part of their public release, Ultimatum is proud to announce partnerships with five charities: RedRover, The Dru Project, Students for Change, Hearing the Homeless, and The Matthew Shepard Foundation. - September 12, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
ALA Executive Director Among Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives
In its first-ever list of the kind, Crain’s Chicago Business identified 88 LGBTQ leaders from a wide range of sectors: finance, tech, nonprofits, media, the arts and more. The Association of Legal Administrators’ Executive Director, Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE, was one of the individuals... - September 11, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
wayOUT Changes Nature of Giving to LGBTQ+ Charities
San Francisco-based wayOUT raises $125K+ for LGBTQ+ youth in Alabama. - August 02, 2018 - wayOUT
LGBT Pride Goes Mainstream: Is It Still Good for Business? 69% of LGBTs Surveyed Have Favorable Opinion of Pride Sponsors, Says Kompren
“LGBT Pride,” once a grassroots counterculture movement, has gone decidedly more mainstream. To some, Pride has morphed into a marketing extravaganza, replete with top-name corporate sponsors and rainbow-themed campaigns specifically targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender... - June 18, 2018 - Kompren
Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Award-Winning Indie Comedy "Quality Problems" for May 2018 Release
"A Comedy...About Cancer" Debuts on North American VOD Platforms. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American rights for the digital debut of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." On May 8, 2018, "Quality Problems" debuts on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across North American cable, internet, and satellite platforms. DVD to follow. - May 08, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC
IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of "Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey," by William Quigley
“Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey,” by William Quigley, published by IndieGo Publishing, is the story of the people and events that have impacted the author’s journey as a teacher. He shares his story with soul-baring honesty, his failures as well as his joys and successes. In doing so, he hopes to provide a better understanding of kids, teaching, and education at a time when communities are struggling to define what makes these great - kids, and the ways we nurture and educate them. - April 17, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing
"Braxton’s Century" - An Epic Novel Spanning the Globe; Publication Planned for This Summer by Author J.R. Strayve, Jr.
Publication planned for this summer, author J.R. Strayve, Jr. launched a Publishizer crowdfunding campaign to fund the project. The historical fiction novel has been compared to the works of best selling author Ken Follett. "Braxton’s Century" tells the story of a British aristocrat from birth in 1866 until his 100th birthday. Readers will be mesmerized as Braxton builds fame and fortune in London, Vienna, Venice, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Tokyo, Calcutta, San Francisco, Colorado, and New York. - April 17, 2018 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press
ARC Business Solutions Partners with The Globe Hub to Launch First Ever Contracting and Procurement Incubator for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Atlanta’s newest co-working space is the home of several small businesses that has been awarded over $125 million in contracts to date. - April 16, 2018 - ARC Business Solutions
Vallarta Pride Brings in the Clowns to Celebrate Puerto Vallarta Centennial
LGBTQ Event finds “100 Reasons to Celebrate” in Fifth Edition. - April 16, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Central Island Launches LGBT Program
Based on the data and statistics available, Central Island Healthcare realized that the LGBT community is extremely under served when looking for an in-patient healthcare experience. Whether seeking short term in-patient physical rehabilitation or long term skilled nursing care, all LGBT guests will benefit from what the Central Island Healthcare LGBT Program has to offer. - April 11, 2018 - Central Island Healthcare
Introducing LADYSCUMBAG: Archetype of Collective Fourth Wave Feminist Evolution
LADYSCUMBAG is a femme archetype that, until now, has not existed in the world. Committed to finding the morsel of self-interest in every situation, she will transform feminine presentation, sexuality, and perceived demureness and incompetence into weapons of mass destruction. This shift in... - March 21, 2018 - LADYSCUMBAG
Martha Wash Did What?!; 10 Minutes with Martha Wash Premieres Monday, March 26th
Martha Wash, two time Grammy nominee and the voice behind such iconic pop and dance classics as “It’s Raining Men” (Weather Girls), “Strike It Up” (Black Box) and “Everybody Dance Now (Gonna Make You Sweat)” (C+C Music Factory), has done the unexpected...again. - March 19, 2018 - DO-KWA Productions
The Divorce Dress - Candid Stories of Relationship Endings from Around the Globe
The Divorce Dress began as a photography, poetry and storytelling project in October of 2016 by Kay Hansen and Georgia Cantando. A collection of candid stories about relationship endings from around the globe. Two women, one dress, and an ambitious mission loosen stigmas that surround divorce, gender roles and belief systems through laughter, poetry, photography, and Divorce Dress exorcism...one human being at a time! - March 01, 2018 - The Divorce Dress
Brave Trails Fourth Annual Camp Out Welcomes Hayden Byerly and Karamo Brown
Brave Trails, one of the nation’s only leadership summer camps for LGBTQ youth is thrilled to announce that Hayden Byerly (The Fosters) and Karamo Brown (Queer Eye) will be making special guest appearances at their Fourth Annual Camp Out benefit event. - March 01, 2018 - Brave Trails
MuLondon Proudly Supports Stonewall
Progressive Skin Care Company MuLondon Joins Stonewall in Their Fight for LGBT Rights. - February 22, 2018 - MuLondon - Natural Organic Skincare
Selections at HollyWeb Festival Include Allison Janney, Eric Roberts, Richard Hatch
HollyWeb Festival announces 2018 Official Selections, which include independent works from 14 countries, and feature the work of Allison Janney, Eric Roberts and Wesley Taylor. The final performance of Richard Hatch will also be screened. Screenings and panels will take place April 5-8 at Universal Citywalk, Hollywood. - February 01, 2018 - HollyWeb Festival
“The Mojave Sisters” Season 1 Now Available on Amazon Prime
The Mojave Sisters, a modern day Western about a female assassin, played by Lee Dawn Hershey, a gender fluid androgynous actor, premiered January 9th, 2018. - January 23, 2018 - New Zealand Son Films
LeGaL to Honor Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Judge Paul Feinman, and Jillian Weiss at 40th Anniversary Dinner
“We are thrilled to present this year’s Community Vision Awards to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Judge Paul Feinman and Jillian T. Weiss – three champions of the legal community who have made history, and forever improved the lives of LGBT people.” - January 19, 2018 - LGBT Bar Association of New York (LeGaL)
My President Says. The Illustrated Tweets of Donald J. Trump. Free and Open to the Public Exhibition at EMKO Palm Beach.
American Cartoonist, Shannon Wheeler, launches My President Says exhibition at EMKO, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The display will open up in January 10, 2018 on the third floor of the art gallery, located at 2119 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. The exhibit presents Shannon’s illustrations... - December 29, 2017 - EMKO Palm Beach
Law Office of Alena Shautsova Wins Asylum Claim for LGBT Ukrainian National
Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped an LGBT Ukrainian national to receive asylum in the United States. - December 15, 2017 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
HavenCon Proudly Announces the It’s Your Haven Foundation for LGBTQ+ Geeks, Gamers and Creators. Sets Live Stream Event for December 8th and 9th.
HavenCon is excited to announce the launch of the It’s Your Haven Foundation, based in Austin, Texas. The foundation promotes inclusivity and diversity at their annual HavenCon convention, which gives marginalized creators and attendees the opportunity to explore “geek” fandoms... - December 05, 2017 - It's Your Haven Foundation
Silver Edition Club Expands to Chicago; Develops Sister Site for LGBTQ Community
The exclusive dating site is hoping to distinguish itself from other matchmaking agencies in the Windy City. - November 27, 2017 - Silver Edition Club
Casa Cupula Signs Cynthia Lee Fontaine to Headline Its Quinceañera
Cynthia Lee Fontaine, undisputed Miss Congeniality of hit reality TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” will perform at legendary Puerto Vallarta boutique hotel Casa Cupula on January 19, 2018. - November 15, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Alex Wan Opens Headquarters for Runoff in Atlanta City Council President Race
Two-term City Councilmember goes into the runoff for Atlanta’s second-highest political office with HQ adjacent to Atlanta political institution. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - November 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz Announce New Single; Listen to Michael Jaxon on Apple iTune and Google Play
One of Pizzazz Production's clients, Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz, announces the release of their new single, Michael Jaxon. The single was released on November 1, 2017 via Apple iTune and Google Play. Download and listen. Pizzazz Production is hosting a Virtual Single Release Party on Zoom on November 1, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time. - November 01, 2017 - Pizzazz Production
Buckhead Coalition Endorses Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council President
The Buckhead Coalition has endorsed Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - October 07, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera with Special Packages
Puerto Vallarta’s Luxury LGBT Boutique Hotel Extends Deals for this Fall and Winter. - September 28, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Receives Highest Grade from Committee for a Better Atlanta
Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council, garners highest rating of "excellent" from influential group; was one of the top two scorers of all candidates who participated Citywide. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - September 26, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Gay Daughter of Focus on the Family Executive Unmasks Her Coming Out Story with New Memoir
Releasing Oct. 1st, "Refocusing My Family," unmasks Amber Cantorna's true story of being raised in the epi-center of Christian family values and how coming out as gay tore that paradigm apart, shunned her from her family, and burdened her with a degree of devastation that nearly took her life. With grace and transparency, Amber’s book sheds light on the harm that religious and family rejection reeks on the human soul, and offers to LGBTQ people and their religious families, a better way to love. - September 22, 2017 - Beyond
Fort Lauderdale's 9th Annual OUTshine Film Festival Celebrates LGBTQ Film
The OUTshine Film Festival is back in Fort Lauderdale for its ninth annual season, featuring over 30 new films and honoring LGBTQ actor and activist Tommy Dorfman. - September 21, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
National Bar Association Stands with Transgender Community; Banning Transgender Military Applicants Will Only Weaken U.S. Military
"The arbitrary announcement by the President of the United States to ban transgender applicants from serving in the military not only validates the prevailing feeling of intense anxiety within the community but serves to weaken the U.S. military at a time of expanding global instability." –Juan R. Thomas - September 02, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
The Pride Center and Nada’s Italy Partner to Provide Exclusive LGBTQ Tours
Elegant Small Group Tours in Italy Catered to the LGBTQ Contributions, Lifestyle & Experience. - August 30, 2017 - Nada's Italy
Alex Wan Qualifies for Atlanta City Council President's Race
Alex Wan officially qualifies for City’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - August 25, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera
Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta’s legendary boutique resort hotel, is set to celebrate its 15th birthday with a three-month celebration of the property’s history, present and future, culminating in a grand Mexican-style quinceañera celebration. Casa Cupula gained notoriety in 2002... - August 18, 2017 - Casa Cupula
"Truth Hall" Director - Jade Jenise Dixon – Re-emerges to Premiere New Romantic Comedy Dog Park"
Break out filmmaker Jade Jenise Dixon returns with a new romantic comedy. The film "Dog Park" has been accepted in the Downtown LA Film Festival that runs September 21-30, 2017. Dixon, who directed, wrote and produced the film will also hold a red-carpet screening of "Dog... - August 16, 2017 - Jade Jenise Dixon
Colleen Egan Selected as a Finalist in 18th Annual ITA CityLIGHTS Awards
Clarity Partners’ Director of People and Culture, Colleen Egan has been selected as a finalist for Illinois Technology Association’s 2017 ITA CityLIGHTS Prominent Women in Tech Award. The ITA CityLIGHTS Awards program honors companies and individuals whose innovation and success drive... - August 11, 2017 - Clarity Partners LLC
Georgia Equality Endorses Alex Wan in Race for Atlanta City Council President
Wan again gains support of statewide organization as he seeks Atlanta’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. - August 09, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta