San Diego LGBT advocate Billy Kelly to be honored at SDHDF’s 2017 Aston-Brooks Awards Gala, April 29

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) today announced the date for the 3rd Annual Aston-Brooks Gala for Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. This vibrant fundraiser is a black-tie event where guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner,…

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LGBTQ advocates join ‘A Day Without Immigrants,’ condemn raids terrorizing immigrant communities

WASHINGTON, D.C., — Thursday, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund joined lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)  advocates and immigrant rights activists taking part in “A Day Without Immigrants” actions taking place all across the country. In Washington, D.C., advocates marched to the White House to call on the Trump Administration to stop…

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New study reveals health, aging experiences of LGBT older adults across nation

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the University of Washington’s School of Social Work have released new findings this month on the health and aging of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults in the U.S. Approximately 2.7 million adults age 50 and older self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This number is expected…

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NM Senate passes legislation to protect LGBTQ youth from practice of ‘conversion therapy’

NEW MEXICO — Thursday, the New Mexico Senate passed SB 121, legislation that would protect LGBTQ youth in the state from the practice of “conversion therapy.” “Conversion therapy,” sometimes referred to as “sexual orientation change efforts” or “reparative therapy,” encompasses a range of practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity…

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Award winning trans film director goes viral with trans awareness short film (VIDEO)

HEADSPACE 2017 from Jake Graf on Vimeo. LONDON, U.K., – Tuesday, award-winning trans film director, Jake Graf, released the short film, Headspace online and in four days the film has received 1.2 million views, and overwhelming support from the trans and queer community. Written and directed by Graf, Headspace gives a rare and intimate glimpse…

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