Discover the history, art and architecture of UC San Diego—from world-famous buildings to historic eucalyptus groves and renowned public artwork. Free bus tours are held year-round by the UC San Diego Visitor’s Tour Program and showcase the most notable features of the 1,200-acre campus. Sights include the Jacobs School of Engineering, UC San Diego Moores…
SAN DIEGO — In celebration of Balboa Park’s Centennial, three of San Diego’s most prominent film festivals—the San Diego Asian, Italian, and Latino Film Festivals—have come together in partnership with SDGE and the Pacific Arts Movement to present the Outdoor International Film Series. This free film series will take place at the Park’s Organ Pavilion…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Organizers of the National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration, from July 2 to 5, have announced that three powerful young voices will address the “future challenges’ of the LGBT movement. Andy Goodling, whose powerful story of struggle and loss is documented in his youtube video, Jonathan Allen, who was a semi-finalist on “America’s…
Where would I be without the work I love? There is nothing more rewarding to me than working on behalf of American workers. Serving U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is both an honor and a joy, and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished as a public servant during my “tour of duties” as a political…
No, I never switched boxcars on the Southern Pacific Railroad, I never strip mined mountaintops with pick and shovel—my worst job ever wasn’t even wrapping meat in a supermarket, a job I really did. I awoke from a dream this morning in which I was a vocational counseling supervisor in a work incentive program. Strangely,…
Today, Entertainment Weekly released their first LGBT issue in 15 years, featuring actress Laverne Cox on the cover. In an interview, Cox speaks about the changing perspectives on gender identity and the transgender community in the United States, and also talks about her personal experiences as a part of this change, such as her becoming a spokeswoman…
An ad in Tylenol’s new #HowWeFamily campaign features gay and lesbian couples aiming to show the diversity of modern families. The ad, directed by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black is scheduled to begin airing on TV next week. The clip launches a three-month campaign that will include profiles of 10 real-life U.S. families, a…
NEW YORK – As LGBT Pride Month kicks off and the nation awaits an historic Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, Logo today announced that Grammy nominee and GLAAD Media Award recipient Adam Lambert will perform at the 2015 Logo “Trailblazer Honors.” The annual event and television special honoring pioneers at the forefront of the…
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) presents its 2015 Cabaret Concert, Hollywood Hits Friday, June 26, at 8 p.m., in the Mississippi Room at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. The ensemble will perform movie themes and hit songs from movies spanning seven decades from the 1930s to 1990s. Highlights will include…
LOS ANGELES — AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and APLA Health & Wellness (APLAHW) have applauded the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for yesterday approving a motion that calls for a comprehensive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program in Los Angeles County. The motion, introduced by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, will require the Department of Public Health…
