SF Gay Men’s Chorus launches tour to fight bigotry and discrimination

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC), whose mission is to create extraordinary musical experiences that inspire community, activism and compassion, will kick off its 40th season by embarking on the Lavender Pen Tour from Oct. 7-15. The tour will visit various cities and small towns in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina,…

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Equality Now celebrates 25th anniversary at New York gala

NEW YORK, NY – Equality Now today announced that their annual Make Equality Reality Gala will be held in New York City Monday, Oct. 30 at Gotham Hall.  This year’s event, which will mark the organization’s 25th Anniversary, will honor Gucci America President and CEO Susan Chokachi and A Breeze of Hope Foundation Founder Brisa…

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Abby Wambach to be honored at 32nd annual Great Sports Legends Dinner

NEW YORK, N.Y. — FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Abby Wambach will be among an iconic group of Sports Legends, Hall of Famers, Gold Medalists, World Champions and honorees to be recognized by The Buoniconti Fund at its 32nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner Monday, Sept.25 at The New York…

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California Legislative LGBT Caucus introduces resolution to prevent discrimination against transgender service members

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On behalf of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 22 today condemning President Trump’s announcement that he will ban transgender individuals from serving in the military and directing the California military to not discriminate against transgender service members. “Trump’s decision to ban transgender people…

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Out & Equal announces recipients of inaugural Global Fellowship program

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.– After a competitive application process featuring applicants from more than 20 countries on five continents, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates has announced its inaugural cohort of Global Fellows: Levis Nderitu, Sullivan Reed Society, Kenya; Suresh Ramdas, HP Inc., India; and Kaspars Zalitis, Association Open Centre, Latvia. “Each and every one of our…

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Clooney Foundation gives $1 million to SPLC to fight hate groups

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In the wake of the deadly violence at a white nationalist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is partnering with the Clooney Foundation for Justice to increase the capacity of the SPLC to combat hate groups in the United States. Through the generous support of George & Amal…

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Trans Chorus of Los Angeles returns for encore performances of venerated Bowie homage

LOS ANGELES, Calif.–  No time for a curtain call just yet! Following back to back sold-out performances of its acclaimed Bowie rock opera, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, last April, the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles will be returning for two encore performances this coming weekend. Presented by…

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Gay Polo League to play in Victory Cup Fall Classic polo match on Governors Island

WELLINGTON, Fla. – In little more than a month, the Gay Polo League (GPL) will make the journey to Governors Island, just 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, to compete Saturday, Sept. 23 in the signature Victory Cup Fall Classic Polo Match. The GPL team, comprised of Chip McKenney, Phil Tremo, Severance MacLaughlin and Brandon Van…

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VH1 greenlights ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 3 and brings back ‘Untucked’ Aftershow

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Responding to fan demand, and following seven Emmy Award nominations for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season nine, VH1 today announced “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will return for a third season, serving viewers another taste of some of the series’ fiercest queens. The returning court will battle it out on the runway…

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