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"Killing Sochi - Russian Homocaust" Photo Activism Exhibit Released by StonewallAGAIN
StonewallAGAIN presents a photo activist perspective on the Russian gay propaganda laws enacted summer of 2013. Focus is on the range of emotions and isolation with being stuffed into a legislative closet. Exhibit can be seen on the activist group's Facebook page. - February 17, 2014 - StonewallAGAIN.com
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Gayquation Now Offering Date and Personal Coaching Services
Gayquation, the m4m matchmakers, has begun offering one-on-one personal coaching services to its members. - February 03, 2014 - Gayquation
Fourth Annual Valentine’s Vow Renewal and Wedding Celebration: Hosted by the Waters Edge at Giovanni’s
The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s - a landmark Connecticut restaurant and event space - will be hosting its fourth annual Valentine’s Vow Renewal and Wedding Celebration. This free ceremony allows couples across Connecticut to renew their wedding vows or get married. Guests can also enjoy an exquisite four-course meal, picturesque floral arrangements, and a professional photographer. - February 01, 2014 - Waters Edge at Giovanni's
"Old Black Dyke™" Starring (EqualityVA Winner) Gaye Adegbalola, Premieres Monday, Feb. 24th 9 PM on Stageit! Online Network
"Old Black Dyke™", starring Equality Virginia's OUTstanding Award Winner, Gaye Adegbalola, premieres Monday, February 24, 2014, 9 PM EST, streamed live on Stageit! online network. - January 31, 2014 - Gaye Adegbalola
Gayquation Launches Controversial 30or30 Initiative
30or30 is a global initiative to positively "re-brand" gay men and their relationships. - January 16, 2014 - Gayquation
The William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry to US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Natasha Trethewey US Poet Laureate, in recognition of her talent as a poet and her work to promote poetry as an art form to American audiences. It carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a chap book by Ms. Trethewey, "Congregation," scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - The William Meredith Foundation
Thousands Mourn Renowned Leader in the Los Angeles Gay Community
An unprecedented number of local business leaders, family and members of the gay community in Los Angeles came together in a first ever virtual gathering for a reflection of Light on November 26th. This moment of meditation was lead by Rev. Les Demarco of North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, in the closing Benediction of their Wednesday evening service at 8PM. - November 28, 2013 - Image Design and Communications, Inc
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Indie Filmmaker Tackles Award-Winning LGBT Book with Film "He Is Gone"
ASD Media has expanded to include film as well as publishing indie titles and starts with the LGBT psychological drama film "He Is Gone." - November 19, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Bianca Porrino Received a Letter from the Human Right Campaign, Thanking Her for Her Active Support in Passing Marriage Equality Laws in Hawaii
"Love is pure in all its forms and we are a giant step closer to gaining marriage equality for all. Now same-sex couples gain even more advantage as they can celebrate their union in a grand way with a beautiful destination wedding in Hawaii.” -Bianca Porrino - November 18, 2013 - Bianca Weddings
RuPaul Launches First Ever Fragrance and Cosmetic Line
“B*tches Better Beware!” - RuPaul launches first ever fragrance and cosmetic line; RuPaul’s Glamazon launches on November 21, 2013 - November 14, 2013 - Colorevolution
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
Charleston Assisted Reproduction Technology Conference
Robert T. Terenzio will be speaking in Charleston on November 10, 2013 with other legal experts on the subject of Assisted Reproduction Technology. - November 05, 2013 - Law Offices of Robert T. Terenzio
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Eight Years of "Christmas in San Francisco"
Crooner Russ Lorenson is back making merry for his 8th Annual Christmas in San Francisco, with his special guests, Wesla Whitfield, Mike Greensill and Veronica Klaus. An annual Bay Area holiday tradition, there's something for everyone in this evening of jingle jazz as Russ and his pals celebrate a swingin' Christmas, San Francisco style! - November 01, 2013 - RL Productions
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
LGBTBE Certified Investigative Firm
Insurance Fraud Investigations Company becomes certified by the NGLCC. - October 15, 2013 - AG Investigations
Skin Care for Athletes' Morning Indigo Launches New Venture, OrganicLoven.com
OrganicLoven.com will offer only sensual organic, natural and eco-friendly body pleasures for sexually active persons who are concerned about the health and environmental impact of more conventional products. - October 15, 2013 - Organic Loven
Tungsten Fashions Comes Out with First Ever His and His Tungsten Wedding Bands
After a bold move by Tungsten Fashions CEO - Damien Castagnozzi - Tungsten Fashions is now offering Same Sex Tungsten Wedding Bands. - October 12, 2013 - Tungsten Fashions
PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library
PFLAG – Rehoboth Beach Meeting - New Day, New Time, New Location... The next PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting is on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958. Bring a friend or two or more. All are Welcome. Parents, Families and Friends of... - October 04, 2013 - PFLAG- Rehoboth Beach
AFCI Reaches Out to Parents on National Coming Out Day
The Association for Family and Community Integrity, Inc. provides education to parents of LGBT youth. - October 03, 2013 - AFCI, Inc.
Laverne Cox to Speak at Spirit Day in South Carolina
Laverne Cox, transgender advocate and star of the hit series, "Orange is the New Black" will speak at a Spirit Day rally aimed at ending bullying among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) youth in South Carolina on October 17. - October 03, 2013 - We Are Family
Growing Sound Releases 6 New Music Videos for Bullying Prevention
Growing Sound, a children’s record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of a new DVD titled "Before The Bullying: Music Videos for Social Skills." This DVD contains six (6) music videos promoting acceptance, friendship,... - October 01, 2013 - Growing Sound (a division of Children, Inc.)
Legendary Actress Returns to the Scene of the Crime at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village in New York City
"Courting Mae West" revives an arresting drama of 1927 and invites the public to be the jury at Mae West's censorship trial in Judge Donnellan's original courtroom - September 27, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Ean Williams Sets Template for Aspiring Fashion Designers
The designer whose name and label both are synonymous with impeccable style, spectacular elegance and worldly sophistication, Ean Williams sets the template for other aspiring fashion designers. Williams realized his penchant for fashion early in life. The proud father of now three boys, he... - September 15, 2013 - DC Fashion Week
citysocializer Signs First Major Media Publisher for New Social Discovery Platform
The company behind social and people discovery network, citysocializer, has signed their first major media publisher-MPG, Europe's leading publisher for the gay community-to their new partner platform; as a result, they are launching 'Socializer' services for the Gay Times and DIVA brands. Acting... - September 15, 2013 - citysocializer
AlphaDogs Explores the Trials and Tribulations of Independent Film Pioneer Wakefield Poole
While including archival footage in documentaries can add legitimacy and realness to a film, it also comes with a particular set of challenges during post-production. - September 11, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Rapper Nasty Nick Ready to Ingnite Fans with New Album "West Side Story"
Rapper Nasty Nick is set to release his sophomore album, West Side Story, September 10, 2013. This project is the highly anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed first album, Lost in the Shuffle, which took the east coast club scene by storm in 2012. Darilyn La Fontaine will host a party... - September 09, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
StonewallAGAIN and LGBT Community Protests McDonald’s Sponsoring the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Winter Olympics in Russia
Members of the Chicagoland LGBT community will be descending on McDonald’s World Headquarters, 2111 McDonald’s Drive, Oak Brook, at 11 AM, Saturday, August 17 to protest the Corporation's continued sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia despite the country's recently instituted homophobic “gay propaganda” laws. - August 17, 2013 - StonewallAGAIN.com
Black Transmen, Inc Announces New Leadership
Black Transmen, Inc. continues to bring unprecedented awareness to the challenges facing the transgender community. The first national non-profit organization of African American Transmen excitedly presents their impressive new leadership for 2013-2014. - August 11, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Mykonos Island is One of the Top Gay-Friendly World Destinations for 2013
Mykonos island offers 3 Gay events for 2013 + one in Santorini. Mykonos Accommodation Center, the gay friendly travel agency on the island, sponsors the XLSIOR festival and the Elysium party, and organizes the hotel reservations, travel services and special gay cruises for the thousands of guests... - August 07, 2013 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
Betrayal, Gay Relationships, and Murder Dominate Debut Novel
Author Jennifer Lewis Williams enters the publishing industry with the release of her crime/mystery novel, "A Murder Among Friends." Crime fiction lovers will appreciate the elements of secrecy and deceit woven around a heinous crime. - July 21, 2013 - Jennifer Lewis Williams
Black Transmen, Inc. Celebrating Pride Internationally
Black Transmen, Inc. is pleased to announce their involvement in the global Pride celebrations taking place across the world. - July 02, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Drag Nuns to Take Over Long Beach Night Club to Raise Money for SoCal LGBT Veterans and Service Members
2nd Annual LGBT Military Ball planned for 4th of July Weekend at Club Ripples in Long Beach, CA. - June 21, 2013 - Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Easy Abby Announces Season One Finale
Critically-acclaimed lesbian web-series announces Season One Finale, Bonus Features, and updates viewers on show's success and future endeavors. - May 30, 2013 - Easy Abby
Thomas Smith and Journey in Leather Named a Finalist by USA Book News for the 2013 International Book Awards
Alternate Publishing announced today that Journey in Leather by Thomas Smith has been named a finalist in the Gay & Lesbian: Non-Fiction category for the 2013 International Book Award, an honor presented by USA Book News. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USA Book News, said this year’s... - May 29, 2013 - Alternate Publishing
Celebrate Gay Pride Month at Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
After Iowa City Pride Fest Celebrations LGBT Couples can Indulge in an Evening Out at Edgewater Grill. - May 20, 2013 - Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay and Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law: LGBT Network
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay; Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law - May 14, 2013 - LGBT Network
Gadfly Publishing Announces the Release of Bible Bullies: How Fundamentalists Got the Good Book so Wrong
Bible Bullies explores the nature of a special kind of aggressor who uses the Bible to push others around. - May 13, 2013 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Fairfax Pride President Issues Statement Regarding Governor Bob McDonnell's Recognition of May 2013 as Foster Care Month
The President of Fairfax Pride released a statement today pointing out the discrepancy between Governor Bob McDonnell's statement proclaiming May 2013 as Foster Care Month in the Commonwealth, and the law signed by the Governor and enacted in July 2012 allowing agencies to prevent LGBT individuals from adopting. - May 12, 2013 - Fairfax Pride
"Take the Pledge" Anti-Homophobia Campaign Campaign Launched by Two Fifteen Year Old Straight Teens with the LGBT Network
Two heterosexual teenagers, Nathan and Ross have launched a campaign to encourage people to "Take The Pledge" in support of the LGBTQ community. The web based campaign on www.skelat.com/LGBTQ.html urges supporters to download a template which has space for their name and a paragraph on... - May 10, 2013 - LGBT Network
"Recording Your Story" Workshop at Convention Will Help Preserve Voices of Gay Seniors
The Digital Gryphon LLC announces the first confirmed convention workshop at this year's Prime Timers World Wide Convention will be “Memoirs: Recording Your Story.” Aimed at helping preserve the stories of gay men over the age of 50, the workshop will include information on preparing... - May 10, 2013 - The Digital Gryphon LLC
NOGLSTP and National Engineers Week Foundation Honors Georgia Tech Engineering Student Scholarship for LGBT Engineering Student
Today’s college engineering students are already hard at work shaping the world of tomorrow. In recognition of their commitment, accomplishments and potential, National Engineers Week Foundation and its partners are honoring 15 of the most promising engineering students from the United States... - May 05, 2013 - National Organization of Gay & Lesbian Scienists and Technical Professionals
Gay Rapper Nasty Nick to Perform Live at Jersey Pride, Drops Rihanna "Remix"
Rapper Nasty Nick is slated to perform at this year's Jersey Pride festival in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday June 2. This will be New Jersey's 22nd Annual Pride Celebration and the event will take place from noon to 7:00 pm. This year is a going to be extra special as Asbury Park is coming back from... - May 03, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Icon Empire Press Releases LGBT Novel Based Upon True Story
Would You Mind? is a novel written by Robert Joseph Greene. This novel is being released by Icon Empire Press and is based upon a true event where a father wrote a note of support to his gay son. - April 30, 2013 - Icon Empire Press
Out-Fit Challenge to Host NYC Mud Run on June 29th, 2013 to Creatively Connect Community
Major Sporting Event Brings Together Members and Non-Members to Bring LGBT Cause Centerstage - April 27, 2013 - Out-Fit Challenge
“Out to Innovate” Scholarships for LGBT STEM Students
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) announced today funding for the 2013 NOGLSTP Out To Innovate Scholarships funded by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The... - April 27, 2013 - National Organization of Gay & Lesbian Scienists and Technical Professionals
Just Released -- Shadow of Light -- Have You Ever Wondered Where You Go During the Height of Sex? The Ancients Knew.
There is no refuting the complete and utter abandon of sexual climax, but there is more going on than our current leagues of scientists will publicly admit to. Prepare for an upheaval of the paradigm through Shadow of Light, a tale that breaks down the patterns that are no longer serving and by example offers new hope. - April 25, 2013 - DDKBooks
Test - A New Drama About the Do-It-Yourself HIV Test - Part of the Left Out Festival in April
Test - "Do you really want to know? Are you positive?" is a set of six 10-minute plays by Cheryl King and Bill Locasto. - April 06, 2013 - Stage Left Studio
Sixth Annual Left Out Festival Features LGBT Plays and Benefits Bailey House
The Sixth Annual Left Out Festival – a celebration of LGBT theatre – will run April 20-30 at Stage Left Studio. This annual festival is a benefit for Bailey House (www.baileyhouse.org) which provides housing and support for people living with HIV and AIDS. This year’s festival... - April 06, 2013 - Stage Left Studio