LOS ANGELES — Equality California (EQCA) have announced the endorsements of 10 strong LGBT allies for office in Congress and the California Legislature. “These candidates represent the length and breadth of the state and come from a variety of backgrounds and experience,” said Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California. “However, they share a commitment…
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a federal consumer fraud complaint against People Can Change, an organization that preys on vulnerable LGBT people and families by using damaging and discredited claims that it can change an individual’s sexual…
Today, the White House released a post from President Obama on appointing judges to the Supreme Court. The post penned by the President on the SCOTUSblog follows: A Responsibility I Take Seriously The Constitution vests in the President the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. It’s a duty that I take seriously, and…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
SAN DIEGO—Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins today announced the passing of Dr. Bill Beck, a San Diego community leader who fought passionately for equality and civil rights, raised millions of dollars for AIDS and other worthy causes, and opened the door for many San Diego LGBT elected officials. “San Diego has lost a true pioneer…
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) joined with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of South Dakota, Believe Out Loud and Reconciling Ministries, Freedom for All Americans, the National Center for Transgender Equality, and the Transgender Law Center to deliver over 80,000 petition signatures to South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard urging him…
