Thursday, Sept. 15, Jim Obergefell the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that brought marriage equality to all 50 states will be speaking at Lambda Archives in San Diego about his experience and his new book, Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers who fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. Matt Stephens, local attorney, marriage equality…
Following allegations of discrimination by Airbnb hosts against people for who they are or what they look like, Airbnb took the decision to tackle the problem head-on. In June Airbnb asked Laura Murphy, the former head of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington D.C. Legislative Office, to review every aspect of the Airbnb platform, and…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Many times, when this story about the Roman Centurion soldier whose servant Jesus heals from a…
thursday, sept. 8 Pablo Francisco Pablo is one of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. He has earned a reputation for his unique talent to weave together his one of a kind arsenal of off the wall characters and spot-on impressions. Francisco draws his audience into his vivid imagination and takes them on a wild…
NEW ROCHELLE, NY—Homosexual, bisexual, and transgender youth tend to have a higher risk for suicide-related thoughts and behaviors, but research on interventions to prevent suicide among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth has been limited. New research should focus on interventions specifically targeted to SGM youth and their unique and diverse challenges, including health needs,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National LGBTQ Task Force is describing the murder of Daren Seals, a civil rights activist who rose to prominence in the protests in Ferguson, Missouri against the police killing of Michael Brown as “horrifying and disturbing.” Seals’ body was found in a burning vehicle, having been shot. “We are deeply saddened…
NEW YORK — The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) today announced the winners of its Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA). Presented in conjunction with the Annual NAMIC Conference, the competition recognizes excellence in marketing efforts designed to attract and retain culturally diverse audiences and customers among African American, Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQ and other…
When 28 distinguished individuals convened earlier this year to help shape the scientific mission at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of Vice President Joe Biden’s National Cancer Moonshot Initiative, they were given five months to draft guidelines to accelerate cancer research, prevention and care. On Wednesday, the National Cancer Advisory Board approved the Blue Ribbon…
ORLANDO, Fla. – Equality Florida’s fundraising efforts for the victims’ families and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting have raised over $8 million, the vast majority from a GoFundMe campaign that has drawn nearly 120,000 contributors from across the world; as well as pledges from corporate sponsors and grassroots fundraising efforts locally and globally. “It…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Immediately following the tragedy in Orlando, The Trevor Project saw a 70% increase in the demand for their resources and services. It is The Trevor Project’s goal to raise awareness and funds to support their life-saving resources and services for LGBTQ youth in crisis. “Right now, many LGBTQ young people are…
