Tello Films becomes first lesbian network to receive Emmy nomination

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tello Films has received its first Emmy nomination for their original web series “secs & EXECS.” Actress, Mindy Sterling received the nomination for her role in the series. This makes Tello Films the first lesbian network to receive such an honor. Sterling, best known for her role as Frau Farbissina in the…

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Lambda Literary awarded $30,000 grant from the Amazon Literary Partnership

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Lambda Literary has announced that it has been awarded a grant of $30,000 from the Amazon Literary Partnership for the eighth year in a row, a continuation of Amazon.com’s support for the Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices.  This year’s Retreat will be held Aug. 5 through Aug. 12, 2017 on…

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Rep. Susan Davis urges military leaders to reject Trump’s transgender ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has joined more than 50 House colleagues in urging Defense Secretary Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dunford to reject Trump’s ban on transgender servicemembers. “We reject the premise that the presence of transgender troops interferes with the…

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