San Diego Opera joins Fort Worth Opera in the co-commission of ‘The Last Dream of Frida and Diego’

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Fort Worth Opera and San Diego Opera will formally announce the 2020 world premiere of The Last Dream of Frida & Diego in Mexico City on Aug. 24, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz and Latin Grammy winner, pianist, and classical composer Gabriela Lena Frank. A co-commission with Fort Worth…

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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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Diverse contingent of Grand Marshals set to lead Canada Pride Montreal 2017

MONTREAL – Pride Montreal, which is organizing this year’s first edition of Pride Canada, from Aug. 10 to 20, has unveiled the list of its 17 Grand Marshals, whose exceptional contribution to the cause and to the rights of the sexual diversity and gender plurality it wishes to recognize. “We are extremely proud these remarkable…

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HRC endorses Cathy Woolard for mayor of Atlanta

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced Thursday that the Public Policy Committee of HRC’s Board of Directors has voted to endorse Cathy Woolard for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, in the non-partisan election this November 2017. “Cathy Woolard’s life-long record fighting for LGBTQ equality makes her the clear choice for fair-minded Atlantans this November,” said HRC…

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GLAAD launches 2017-18 Campus Ambassador Program to empower LGBTQ youth

NEW YORK – GLAAD today announced the launch of its Campus Ambassador Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. GLAAD’s Campus Ambassador Program engages young LGBTQ advocates that contribute to GLAAD’s mission of amplifying and celebrating a wide range of voices from the LGBTQ community by producing dynamic, educational media content relevant to the lived experiences…

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Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher calls for end to I.C.E. referrals by employers and their lawyers

SAN DIEGO, Calif.  – California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego) Thursday said she will propose legislation to further crack down on employers and their lawyers who refer federal immigration agents to workers who assert their rights at the workplace, such as filing a complaint with the state’s Labor Commissioner. The Sacramento Bee reported…

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