‘When We Rise’ executive producer Dustin Lance Black talks to ABC News (VIDEO)

ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos Last night on “Nightline,” ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas interviewed “When We Rise” executive producer Dustin Lance Black as well as cast members Mary-Louise Parker, Ivory Aquino and Charles Socarides. “When We Rise,” chronicles 40 years of the LGBT community’s struggle. The show’s cast includes Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg…

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Federation of Gay Games announces 2022 Gay Games XI shortlist bid cities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The 2022 Gay Games XI host city shortlist vote by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) General Assembly took place Feb. 28, one year after the bid process was announced. The shortlisted host cities are Guadalajara (MEX), Hong Kong (CHN), and Washington, D.C. (USA) Site inspections are the next steps in the bid process: May…

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‘Moonlight’ wins Best Picture at the Oscars after unprecedented gaffe

Moonlight took Best Picture at last nights Oscars ceremony but not without an unprecedented gaffe by organizers as they gave co-presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty the wrong envelope. As Dunaway announced La La Land the winner and the movies’ team arrived on stage there was a flurry of activity behind them as organizers realized…

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Celebrities support unity and inclusion on the Oscars red carpet with Together movement

LOS ANGELES – Last night during the 89th annual Academy Awards, celebrities and influencers took to the red carpet wearing a little something extra – an ampersand (“&”) pin. Singer and songwriter Sting, ‘Moonlight’ actor Jaden Piner, costume designer Colleen Atwood, and E!’s Brad Goreski all wore the “&” to express solidarity against hateful and…

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National Cannabis Industry Association responds to press secretary’s comments regarding Trump administration marijuana policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith has called Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s comments regarding the Trump Administration’s marijuana policy a ploy to “overthrow the will of the voters.” Spicer made the comments in the press briefing Thursday. “It would be a mistake for the Department of Justice to overthrow the…

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Sanctuary Restaurants movement surpasses 300 restaurant landmark, establishes a place at the table for everyone

NEW YORK – Sanctuary Restaurants, a joint project of ROC United and Presente.org, has announced that it has surpassed 300 restaurants nationwide. Sanctuary Restaurants, an affirming project designed to welcome all, is not a legal distinction. Rather, it is a symbolic overture to restaurant workers, employers, and customers who seek a safe place. Furthermore, Sanctuary…

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The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, feb. 23 Frankie Quinones Frankie Quinones takes the stage along with live performances by his characters “Creeper”(CholoFit) and “Juanita Carmelita”(The Funny Drop). Special guests include Chris Estrada and Torio Von Grol. Frankie Quinones brings a performance compared to a one-man variety show. He has performed for our troops overseas in Japan, Europe, and the…

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