CDC: Half of black gay men and a quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed with HIV within their lifetime

If current HIV diagnoses rates persist, about 1 in 2 black men who have sex with men (MSM) and 1 in 4 Latino MSM in the United States will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study, presented…

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New York City Gay Men’s Chorus launches new branding

NEW YORK — The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has launched its refreshed branding, including a new logo, visual system, and web site. Unveiled last night at its annual fundraising gala, Harmony, the new branding reflects today’s highly diverse and confident LGBTQ community, as well as NYCGMC’s continuing mission to change lives through superb singing….

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2016 Hong Kong LGBT Inclusion Awards receive corporate support

HONG KONG — Community Business, a not-for-profit organization promoting responsible and inclusive business and a thought leader on diversity and inclusion in Asia, have announced that its 2016 Hong Kong LGBT Inclusion Awards (the LGBT Awards) have received encouraging support from the corporate sector. Seven award categories have been sponsored by Allen & Overy, Bank of America…

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This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week — NEDA Walk to be held Feb. 27

SAN DIEGO — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) launched its 29th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week), Feb. 21-27. NEDAwareness Week is an annual campaign to bring public attention to the critical needs of people with eating disorders and their families and the focus of this year’s campaign is on early detection…

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Larry Baza appointed to the California Arts Council

Community activist Larry Baza has been appointed to the California Arts Council. Baza, a Democrat, is the first San Diegan to serve on the California Arts Council in five years. Announcing the appointment Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins said, “With nearly 40 years of experience as a professional art administrator, Larry has proven his…

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