Three Floridians have been chosen as National Women’s History Month 2016 honorees

March is National Women’s History Month and the 2016 theme is Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.  This year’s Honorees were chosen for their influence in public service and government leadership.  Often overlooked and undervalued, they have individually and collectively dramatically influenced public policy and the building…

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrates a momentous year for the LGBT community

An estimated 300,000 people looked on as the biggest and longest parade of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in recent years danced through the heart of Sydney’s gay and lesbian district Saturday night. According to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Michele Bauer the makeup of the Parade included: 178 entry floats/groups;…

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U.S. Supreme Court reverses Alabama Court’s refusal to recognize same-sex adoption

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court of the United States has made a unanimous decision reversing an Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize an adoption by a lesbian non-biological mother. HRC joined a coalition of organizations on an amicus brief urging the court to hear the case. The same-sex couple were in a relationship at the time…

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Greg Louganis to be honored by Point Foundation

NEW YORK, NY  – Point Foundation will present five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis with the Point Legend Award, which recognizes an individual who has achieved greatness in their professional career and unapologetically supported the LGBTQ community.  The award will be presented to Louganis at the landmark New York Public Library April 11.  The event begins at…

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