Barbara Niven to speak at ‘2014 BeInspired’ conference in San Diego

Barbara Niven, actress and Hollywood’s top video marketing coach, has been confirmed as a guest speaker for 2014 BeInspired, which will be held Sept. 26-28 at the San Diego Hilton Resort and Spa in Mission Bay. The International Association of Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals BeInspired Annual Business Women’s Conference is the Premier Educational and Networking…

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Watch: MSNBC’s new video on the Smithsonian’s growing collection of LGBT materials

The National Museum of American History has been adding a steady stream of LGBT materials to its collections in an effort to document the movement’s ongoing fight for equality. Included in the collection are artifacts from the TV show Will and Grace. MSNBC News has produced an interesting new video on the Smithsonian’s growing collection…

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‘One Direction’ fans show massive rainbow support at Californian shows

PASADENA, Calif. — One Direction fans all over the world are dressing up in rainbows to attend the concerts of their favorite band. In this way they are showing their support to the LGBTQ members of the One Direction community. Calling themselves “Rainbow Direction”, they connect with each other through the social media platform Tumblr…

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9/15 NYC: Jane Lynch, Sting, Patti Lupone, Greg Louganis at benefit concert for global equality

NEW YORK— Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice has announced that Uprising of Love: A Benefit Concert for Global Equality will take place Monday, Sept. 15 at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre (222 West 51st Street). The inspiring concert will weave together stories and performances by activists and artists from around the world including the stories of resilience…

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House panel no to veteran same-sex benefit recognition

A committee within the House of Representatives rejected a measure that would make veteran same-sex partner benefits recognized in every state. Currently, veteran same-sex partners lose benefits if the veteran moves to a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage. The panel rejected the idea that these benefits should not be based upon residence within…

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