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Pride Medical Adds Physician Team Member
Pride Medical, Inc. has named Africa Alvarez-McLeod, MD, MPH, an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist, to its Medical Team. Dr. Alvarez-McLeod was previously Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for AID Atlanta. Pride Medical, Inc. provides comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care. - July 21, 2015 - Pride Medical, Inc.
LGBT YouTube Stars Austin Wallis and Nicolay Sysyn Partner with Try The World, Appear at Pride Houston and Meet Music Icon and AIDS Activist Sir. Elton John
YouTube stars turn negative into positive in a big way and become role models to youth all over the world. Enter into a partnership with NY based Try The World, Attend and participate in their first ever Pride celebration and meet award winning music icon and AIDS activist Sir. Elton John. - July 13, 2015 - Austin Wallis
Award Winning Journalist Pens Memoir on Her Transgender Husband’s Transition Into a Woman in "Truth be Told: Adam Becomes Audrey"
Before Caitlyn There Was Audrey Chastity Bono, who is now Chaz. Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn. But years before either one of them revealed their true identity to the world, an ordinary woman learned that her husband self-identified as and planned on having surgery to become a woman. - June 27, 2015 - Alexandra Bogdanovic
Five Wives Vodka to Host Wedding During 2015 Pride Parade
Ogden’s Own Distillery, makers of Five Wives Vodka, announced they will be hosting a same- sex marriage on their float during the 2015 Pride Parade in held in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 7, 2015. “This will be our second year in the parade,” Steve Conlin, managing partner, said. - June 05, 2015 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Presenting "Magic Monday," the Debut Album by Breedlove & Chew Fu
Fresh off of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE tour, 12/12 records is proud to present Breedlove & Chew Fu’s debut full length album “Magic Monday.” Already hailed by the Lady herself as a "hit in the making," “Magic Monday” teases genre while providing audio access to the most downtown, late-night city scene. It’s the real deal sound of 24 hour New York party people, and you’re lucky to be invited. Available 6/2 on 12/12 Records, a division of Gully Entertainment LLC on Tunecore and affiliated portals. - June 02, 2015 - Gully Entertainment LLC
Gayquation Unveils New Site Design
Gayquation, the leading source for Gay Matchmaking and Introductions has launched a redesign of its web presence which will include a richer, more streamlined focus, no matter which device is used to view it. Key features of this modern site include an up to date contemporary design that is cleaner and more attractive to provide a more engaging user experience. - May 31, 2015 - Gayquation
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties Signs on as Event Sponsor for Golden Rainbow's Ribbon of Life in Las Vegas
Golden Rainbow's Ribbon of Life event is set for June 28 at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. It will feature an array of Las Vegas's top performers. This year's theme is "Rockin the Ribbon." - May 29, 2015 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada
Nude and Painted in Public, Rabarama Against Homophobia
On the occasion of the International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, female models dressed only in their skin painted as an iconic sculpture of Rabarama called “TransMutation,” suddenly appeared in public in Florence and Catanzaro to express the support of Rabarama and Kryolan to this cause, through art. - May 21, 2015 - Rabarama
Vacation Can be a Drag so Cruise with ALandCHUCK & the Queens of Europe
Drag Stars at Sea: Europe - Cruising with the Queens. The eight-day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s, Newly Multimillion-Pound Renovated, Explorer of the Seas ship will serve up a Royal theme that is sure to please - May 16, 2015 - ALandCHUCK.Travel
WineArtLA 2015 Benefits The Thrive Tribe Foundation
WineArtLA 2015 is supporting the movement to reinvent the HIV story and achieve zero transmission levels through an elegant wine tasting and art event benefitting The Thrive Tribe Foundation. - May 10, 2015 - WineArtLA
Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Wedding Expo
National tour of LGBT Wedding Expos announces event date in Phoenix, AZ - May 05, 2015 - Rainbow Wedding Network
“Sunset Sundays” Weekly LGBT Outdoor Party to Launch on May 10th
Event has no cover charge plus food and drink specials available all night - April 30, 2015 - Ascend Events
New GAYMOJI APP Lets LGBT Community Speak Volumes with Specifically Designed Emoticons iPhone/iPad App; Features Downloadable Keyboard
Humans have used symbols to communicate since the first hominids scratched pictograms onto cave walls. But in the thoroughly modern age of emojis, commonly available images just don’t fit every user. That’s why a trio of creative Austinites developed Gaymoji — a new app featuring... - April 17, 2015 - Janet Jensen
Dallas LGBT Community Announces the Formation of a Coalition of Service Providers for LGBT Aging to Address the Oncoming “Silver Tsunami” – Aging Summit Set for June 2015
Dallas LGBT Community Partnering with Local Organizations and Announces the Formation of a Coalition of Service Providers for LGBT Aging to Address the Oncoming “Silver Tsunami” – Aging Summit set for June 2015, DFW. - April 15, 2015 - Coalition For Aging, LGBT (DFW)
Discovery in Underwater Caves Off the Shores of Ireland to Shake Up Mineral Makeup Industry
The 25-year-olds’ discoveries of new underwater minerals are creating unprecedented success. - April 08, 2015 - Z Skin Cosmetics
SEXx: Interactive, Sex Positive Conference in Philadelphia May 7-9 2015
In May 2015, Philadelphia will host a most unique and first-of-its-kind conference - SEXx Interactive: a Journey for the Mind, Heart and Body. A collective of individuals wanted to organize a conference different in flavor and content from what most individuals think of when they think... - April 05, 2015 - GALAEI
Northwest Passage Mysteries, a LGBT Universe Told Transmedia
With the release of “Cairo Café” this month, a new comic book series set in the same world as parent book series “Northwest Passage Mysteries,” creator and writer Gary Alan Hidalgo has accomplished the first phase of his transmedia vision of a shared storytelling... - March 11, 2015 - Gary Alan Hidalgo
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
Crisis Situation: 212 Animals Are Losing Their Home. The Clock is Ticking for One of the Largest Equine and Animal Sanctuaries in North America.
Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary, one of the largest in North America, is a safe haven focusing on elderly and "special needs" animals. Unexpectedly they are losing their home and the deadline to move out is April 2015. The "Forever Home Legacy Campaign" has been launched to raise funds for a new home. - February 11, 2015 - Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, Inc.
17th Annual Pride Run & Walk
Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc. (PHXFR) announces its 17th annual Pride Run & Walk, which will occur on Saturday morning April 11, 2015 in central Phoenix, Arizona over Pride weekend. - January 15, 2015 - Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc.
On Tour Records Challenges Social Norms with Debut Comedy Album from Gay Geek Vincent Holiday
After six years of honing his craft at comedy clubs, comic book conventions and venues too bizarre to list, Ohio stand-up comedian Vincent Holiday will release his debut album, “Too Soon,” on iTunes and Amazon on Monday, January 19th. Holiday’s playful, socially conscious humor... - January 07, 2015 - Vincent Holiday
National Park Service Partners with Non-Profit for Art Programs
National Park Service (NPS) partners with non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) at Fort Union National Monument for First Ever Fort Union Artist in Residence Program. To Honor the NPS Centennial 2016 and Further the NPS "Call to Action," NPAF programs provide Fort Union National Monument and other parks education, arts and public programs by successful artists and curators. Fort Union Artist in Residence Program is uniquely designed as to the inspiration of park resources. - December 24, 2014 - National Parks Arts Foundation
National Hemophilia Foundation Statement on Donor Deferral Policy Change and National Blood Monitoring System Established
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today they are revising the current blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) from a lifetime ban to a one-year deferral and implementing a national blood surveillance monitoring system. “The policy announced today... - December 23, 2014 - National Hemophilia Foundation
International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption
Participants from around the world will converge in Cambridge, MA. March 25-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 for the American Adoption Congress’ 36th annual international conference: “Educate, Advocate and Legislate!” With 40 workshops, four keynote speakers, two films and one play; the conference offers an immersive look into this unique community and the complex issues faced by the adoption community. - December 05, 2014 - American Adoption Congress
The Erotic and Sensual Beauty of Asian Male Nudes -- a Visual Feast in Norm Yip's Third Photography Book "The Asian Male – 3.AM"
"The Asian Male - 3.AM" is a new photography book by Canadian-Chinese photographer Norm Yip featuring men of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Filipino, and Albanian-Cambodian descent. The photography is testament to Asian faces and their physiques in a personal vision that explores external beauty, sexuality in youth, bondage and nudity. Forty-one men grace the pages of "3.AM," with a selection of 76 images that bring both contemplation and questioning to the status quo. - November 22, 2014 - Studio 8 HK Publishing Ltd.
Gayquation Introduces Webinar Series: The Straight Truth About Gay Dating
This first of a series of webinars will delve into the reality of gay dating and the chances of finding true love, based on location, demographics, criteria, sexual role, "out" status, and other important factors. Insider knowledge directly from experienced and professional m4m matchmakers, along with an unfiltered opinion on unique situations and likelihood of capturing that elusive connection. - October 21, 2014 - Gayquation
The Birth of Proud’nPride - Do You Need to Connect with the Gay World?
Connecting to the LGBT world was never this fun and exciting. Find places where members of the LGBT are welcomed with arms wide open and have a fun and uplifting experience in socializing with open-minded and open-hearted people. - October 11, 2014 - Proud'nPride
Gratitude Rising Events Sponsors the 14 Stories Gay Wedding Institute Certification Course in Richmond, VA
The 14 Stories Gay Wedding Institute (GWI) Certification Course is an, intensive, practical, in-depth program designed to help you understand the LGBT wedding market. This workshop is designed for anyone who is in the wedding related industry and wants to increase their business. - September 24, 2014 - Gratitude Rising Events
Reality Star Alert: Openly Gay Female Rapper Siya Keeps It Real on the Oxygen Network's Breakout Hit "Sisterhood of Hip Hop"
An original in a sea of clones, reality television's newest breakout star, Siya, is representing her brand on the real, on the Oxygen Network's new hit series, "Sisterhood of Hip Hop." Known as "The Bed-Stuy Bully," Siya is an attractive, outspoken openly gay female rapper. In a... - September 11, 2014 - Siya
Lasting Lesbian Love Talks Tele-Summit Free, Online, Attend from the Comfort of Home September 10-12, 2014
Lesbian Love Expert Offering Free, online advice on finding & nurturing lasting lesbian love. Sept 10-12 - Join them to listen to twelve experts and celebrities share advice. - September 08, 2014 - Lasting Lesbian Love
Silent No More: Helping Parents Speak Up and Out for Their LGBT+ Children
Proud mother of two gay sons has been educating, encouraging and empowering parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children to stand by their gay children. - August 12, 2014 - Annette Patterson, LES
Lot's Cave Has Published an Erotic Novel Entitled "Enchanted for the Weekend" and is Now Available as an E-Book
Spicy Literature containing erotica, lesbianism, witchcraft, and incest. - July 25, 2014 - Houston Cei
Patrick Riviere's Play, The House of Nunzio, Moves Closer to World Premiere, Award Winning Director Stephen Nachamie Will Direct
The House of Nunzio will have an AEA 29-Hour Staged Reading in New York City this November starring Broadway veteran Mary Ellen Ashley as Mrs. Monacelli. The play is described as a contemporary humorous drama about an extended Italian family struggling to deal with generational differences and secrets. The play confronts the issue of homosexuality and prejudice from the family perspective. - July 08, 2014 - On PAR Productions, LLC
Change of Festival Date
The Board of Directors of NOVA Pride is announcing an immediate change of date for the Northern Virginia Pride Festival. This change of date was made; with the cooperation of NOVA Pride's venue partner at Bull Run; by a special emergency board meeting held Thursday Afternoon. The need to change... - July 06, 2014 - NOVA Pride
Celebrity Acts Sing for the Femme Factor at London Pride
Pink lobster Dating has joined forces with the UK’s top up and coming stars for a London Pride event like no other. - June 27, 2014 - Pink Lobster Dating Ltd
Slava Vodka Brings Ukrainian Activists to WorldPride Toronto
Prominent LGBT Activists Arrive in Toronto - June 26, 2014 - Slava Ultra Premium Vodka
NOVA Pride Seeks Enthusiastic and Dedicated Volunteers
NOVA Pride is seeking volunteers to help prepare and execute the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival. - June 22, 2014 - NOVA Pride
Sara Stokes Leads Support in LGBT Community by Participating in NYC Out-Fit Challenge Mud Run June 21 2014
P. Diddy's "Making the Band" Reality Star to Participate in Mud Run for LGBT Family Equality. - June 21, 2014 - Out-Fit Challenge
Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is Proud to Announce the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival
Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is proud to announce the first annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival, presented by NOVA Pride, at the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, Virginia on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the history, progress, and... - June 20, 2014 - NOVA Pride
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
This Summer, Surrogate Alternatives, Inc. (SAI) is Celebrating Their 16th Birthday and Will be Awarding One Lucky Surrogate Mother with a Brand New 2014 Mini Cooper
This summer, Surrogate Alternatives, Inc. (SAI) is celebrating their 16th birthday and will be awarding one lucky surrogate mother with a brand new 2014 Mini Cooper on June 8th, 2014 at their annual Family Event! Since 1998, Diana Van De Voort; the CEO/President and her dedicated staff have helped... - June 05, 2014 - Surrogate Alternatives
GLBT Travel Agency to Give Clients $100, but There’s a Catch
Through June 30, clients of Wilde Travels receive credit to lend via charitable organization Kiva.org - May 22, 2014 - Wilde Travels
Benefit Dinner for the First Gender Inclusive Safe Haven for LGBTQ Homeless Youth in the Inland Empire Was a Success
Along with student groups from the University of Redlands, volunteers from the community, friends and staff of Joshua Home: an LGBTQ Safe Haven they exceeded their goal. - May 15, 2014 - Annette Patterson, LES
Never Say I Can't - Human Rights Triumph
Have you ever been stared at, pointed at or laughed at in public? “Never Say I Can’t” – “The Manuel Salazar Story” is the tale of two seemingly broken people who come together through a horrendous work related accident to rebuild their lives and struggle to achieve the American Dream. - May 07, 2014 - a Martin McGuire film
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Offers Out to Innovate Scholarships
NOGLSTP is accepting applications for its 2014 Out To Innovate Scholarships for undergrad and grad students pursuing degrees in science, tech, engineering or math programs who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or an active ally of the LGBT community. Funded at a minimum of $5,000 each, the scholarships will be awarded for the fall academic year. Students must be enrolled at a U.S.-based college or university. Applications are submitted online at www.noglstp.org; deadline is June 7. - May 07, 2014 - NOGLSTP
Assigned Male at Birth, a Transgender Woman's Journey
With 41% of Transgender individuals attempting suicide, 25 times the national average of 1.6% (National Center for Transgender Equality and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 2011), a transgender woman seeks to document her story through film and coming to terms with being a woman, her heterosexual wife's response, her final surgery to transition from male to female, and fighting her gender dysphoria and the daily thoughts of suicide leading up to her surgery. - May 01, 2014 - Nicole's Journey
Syracuse Investigations Company Growing
AG Investigations is a Syracuse, NY based private investigations company, whose primary function is completing surveillance services for insurance carriers and NYS Governmental Agencies such as school districts and self-insured counties. In 2013 AG Investigations had 31 successful fraud cases and have several pending criminal charges against fraudulent claimants. AG Investigations is rapidly growing. - April 30, 2014 - AG Investigations
NJ Bullying Victim Shares Experiences to Raise Awareness
James McLaughlin Gives Insight Into Nationwide Problem of Bullying - April 14, 2014 - James McLaughlin
Colorado Collaborative for Families through Diversity and Inclusiveness
Adoption Options is part of a collaborative effort involving Colorado Department of Human Services and Denver Department of Human Services to provide education, training and support to families through diversity and inclusiveness. - March 15, 2014 - Adoption Options