Committee on LGBT History releases groundbreaking report proposing revisions to California’s K-12 history framework

SAN FRANCISCO – As the California Department of Education goes into its public process to update the state’s K-12 History-Social Science Framework, the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History has released Making the Framework FAIR: California History-Social Science Framework Proposed LGBT Revisions Related to the FAIR Education Act. In 2011, the FAIR…

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MCRD ‘Bootcamp Challenge’ returns Sept. 27 (VIDEO)

Sept. 27, nearly 4,000 civilians will accept the Bootcamp Challenge 2014 at San Diego’s Marine Corps Recruit Depot during Fleet Week.  Move over, Tough Mudder. Step aside Spartans, this is one race that allows entrants to compete on the same obstacle course that tests our U.S. Marine recruits. This is the thirteenth year for Bootcamp…

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SDSU ranks high for diversity

San Diego State University (SDSU) was selected for the second consecutive year as a recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — SDSU…

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Activists press Kazakh leaders to adopt anti-gay ‘propaganda’ laws

Members of the Bolashak national movement and social activists in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, have combined their efforts to help staunch the spread of gay propaganda as well as ban same-sex couples from adoption, work in the public sector or service in the Kazakh army. Dauren Babamuratov, the public face of the anti-gay backlash, has…

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New study shows minority populations in US optimistic for financial future

MILWAUKEE — Despite differences among various minority populations in the U.S., the majority of respondents in an online Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Northwestern Mutual believe financial success is within reach. In the company’s “Elements of Success Study”, 80 percent of respondents in four population segments — Asian American, Hispanic American, African American and LGBT —…

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AHF expands support of public health in San Diego with opening of specialized HIV clinic in Hillcrest

SAN DIEGO – AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) proudly expanded its support of public health in the San Diego community by opening its first specialized HIV clinic in the area Sept. 9, offering specialized, client-centered HIV/AIDS care through its Hillcrest location. A private reception and ribbon cutting was hosted at the clinic Tuesday Sept. 9. The…

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AIDS Walk and San Diego LGBT Community Center launch ‘#BeTheGeneration’ campaign to end new HIV infections

SAN DIEGO – AIDS Walk & Run San Diego and The San Diego LGBT Community Center have launched a community education campaign to help end new HIV infections. “#BeTheGeneration” is designed to strengthen prevention and education efforts, and increase access and utilization of HIV testing and treatment options. It also aims to help lessen the…

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Unique black tie boxing event to benefit anti-bullying and youth development non-profits, Sept. 20

SAN DIEGO – Charles C. Butler, owner of Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club & Storage (RSFMC&S), will host the Black Tie Brawl fundraising event Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the private social club located at 3270 Corporate View Drive in Vista, to benefit the My Life My Power Foundation and the Dear Jack…

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Anti-gay groups, facing mounting losses at home, take their message abroad

Several weeks ago, when the Ugandan high court struck down an anti-gay law that would have punished homosexual acts by death, the world of pro-gay rights organizations and their supporters breathed a collective sigh of relief. Never mind that the draconian measure was struck down on procedural grounds or that Uganda will very well take…

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