Blachford-Cooper Fund at the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation donates $75,000 to The Old Globe

SAN DIEGO – The Old Globe received a $75,000 donation from the Blachford-Cooper Fund at the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation. The Old Globe, located in Balboa Park, is one of the country’s leading professional regional theaters and has stood as San Diego’s flagship arts institution for more than 80 years. “The Old Globe’s annual…

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GLAAD and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation release new HIV and AIDS PSA (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, NY – GLAAD today announced the release of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in partnership with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). The PSA, produced by award-winning Martian Entertainment and airing exclusively on national LGBT cable channel Logo, was created to inspire, inform, and reignite the passion needed to beat the HIV and…

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Carly Rae Jepsen, Charli XCX and Krewella to headline LA Pride Music Festival

June 10-12 in West Hollywood, LA PRIDE Music Festival & Parade 2016 will set the stage for a fresh lineup that is as diverse as the massive festival crowds expected to attend. The now three-day ticketed music festival features a carefully crafted assortment of Electronic, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B and Latin artists, all performing on one…

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Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas cancel NC tour dates over anti-LGBT law

Multi-platinum selling recording artist Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas have canceled their North Carolina tour dates over the state’s recently passed anti-LGBT law known as “HB2.” In a statement released to GLAAD, the pair condemned the law and voiced their support for equality and acceptance: After much thought and deliberation, Nick and I have decided…

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Cyndi Lauper adds second leg to Detour Tour; San Diego – Oct. 3

Iconic performer and musical chameleon Cyndi Lauper has announced the second leg of her Detour Tour in support of her upcoming studio album Detour available May 6 on Sire Records. While the 19-city first leg will kick off May 9 at the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 16-city second leg will…

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Mylan CEO Heather Bresch to be first-ever CEO to participate in upcoming Pittsburgh Pride Equality March

PITTSBURGH — The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh announced Friday that Heather Bresch, CEO of Mylan, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, will be the first-ever CEO to participate in the Pittsburgh Pride Equality March on Sunday, June 12. The company also is sponsoring a new initiative called the Mylan Wellness Village that will offer…

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US Lacrosse, You Can Play announce partnership in support of LGBT athletes, fans

DENVER, Colo. — The sport of lacrosse is going all-in to promote inclusion for all athletes and fans.  You Can Play and US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse, are teaming up to promote ability and commitment to a team and sport without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. US Lacrosse…

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Actor Reid Ewing joins SAMHSA to highlight strategies for helping children and youth who experience mental disorders

Actor Reid Ewing will join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day  Thursday, May 5, at the Jack Morton Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Best known for his role as Dylan on “Modern Family,” Ewing will serve as Awareness Day 2016 Honorary Chairperson. SAMHSA will present…

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