LOS ANGELES — Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, is committed to helping young people acquire leadership skills. Thanks to the generosity of the Verizon Foundation, Point is able to bring its 84 current scholars and many of its alumni together for leadership…
SAN DIEGO – On behalf of PFLAG San Diego County (PFLAG SDC) and the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF), the La Pietra Foundation have announced the second annual “Launching Leaders Luncheon” a reception and fundraiser for the PFLAG SDC Scholarship Fund, will be held at the McMillin Event Center at Liberty Station Friday, May…
Anti-LGBT activists have begun descending on Barbados for a regional gathering hosted by the World Congress of Families (WCF). Designated an anti-LGBT hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, WCF provides a platform for some of the most virulently anti-LGBT extremists from around the world. This WCF regional conference will take place in Barbados…
thursday, april 7 Al Madrigal As programs like The Moth Radio Hour and This American Life turn more and more people on to the power of a well-told story, so comedian Al Madrigal becomes more and more popular. With good reason, as The Daily Show‘s“senior Latino correspondent” is perhaps the most hilarious storyteller to hit…
Tegan And Sara's Haircut History from Funny Or Die Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara may have just finished recording an album and set new tour dates … but in their own words what is the most fun thing they get to do as musicians …. their hair! In Funny or Die’s new video the…
Mississippi Anti-Gay Tourism Video from Funny Or Die After Mississippi’s Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1523, the religious objections bill, into law on Tuesday Funny or Die have released a satirical Mississippi anti-gay tourism video that promises the state is “even worse than North Carolina.” Against impressive visuals the voice over says: “Visit one…
MIAMI, Fla. — The National LGBTQ Task Force has announced that Steve Rothaus will receive the 2016 Eddy Mclntyre Community Service Award at the 20th National LGBTQ Task Force Gala – Miami. The annual fundraising event honors leaders for their outstanding contributions to securing basic rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer…
Logo Documentary Films Logo today announced a series of new documentary films that showcase topical social issues and illuminate untold stories of LGBT individuals overcoming incredible odds. The upcoming slate from Logo Documentary Films includes stories of a professional athlete who battles and overcomes mental illness, soldiers who fall in love before seeing their romance…
https://youtu.be/Z5Yslch_wJo EAST HANOVER, N.J., — Although society has made strides to acknowledge all families despite differences, a lack of true acceptance remains a reality for many Americans. Honey Maid, a Mondelēz International brand with a legacy of celebrating the diverse fabric of the American family, is embarking on the third year of its “This Is…
LOS ANGELES – GLAAD honored Demi Lovato, Ruby Rose, and the best in film and television at Saturday’s 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Patricia Arquette, Queen Latifah, Lilly Wachowski and Caitlyn Jenner were among the special guests. Multi-platinum selling recording artist Demi Lovato delivered…
