NEW YORK, N.Y. — Findings from a new Ogilvy survey released Wednesday of over 1,000 Americans including over 400 LGBT allies revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) believe that LGBT-inclusive brands/businesses are good for the economy and similarly (64%) believe that these initiatives reflect our country’s diversity. However, the majority (68%) report that in…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Saturday, June 24, Rainbow Fashion Week (RFW) successfully kicked-off NYC Pride Week with the conclusion of its fourth annual carbon neutral fashion week. An eight-day series of curated events which brings awareness to social issues through fashion, film, art and technology, RFW is more than a series of fashion events, but…
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation, a charitable organization created to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social work practice, has released a series of PSA’s that show how social workers help older adults, people who are single and people who are LGBT. Watch the LGBT video above.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— California Cryobank (Cryobank), a leading organization in frozen donor sperm and egg banking, recently announced the addition of ID Disclosure Donors to their donor sperm services. Along with agreeing to an initial contact facilitated by Cryobank, ID Disclosure Donors consent to having their contact information provided to any future 18 year-old offspring. Historically,…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced efforts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in 2019. In June 1969, LGBT community members held spontaneous demonstrations at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, considered by many as the catalyst for the modern LGBT rights movement. As part of the…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Warwick Hillcrest, new luxury apartment units located at 606 Washington Street and owned and operated by San Diego real estate investment group SENTRE, dba Warwick Hillcrest, LLC., will begin first move-ins on Saturday, July 1, 2017 following six months of renovations. This initial round of move-ins will invite tenants to live atop The Warwick’s fourth floor Penthouse Level, and marks The Warwick’s debut as one of Hillcrest’s newest, most upscale multi-family properties. Under construction since…
During my eight year assignment in Silicon Valley, I had the opportunity to meet former San Francisco City Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver. Silver served in San Francisco City Hall from 1978 to 1989 and served with Supervisor Harvey Milk. Silver was a fearless political ally of Milk and she has a role in the Milk…
CHICAGO — Yesterday, several Jewish participants in the Dyke March Chicago were told to leave the event because their flags had the Jewish Star of David. Laurel Grauer, one of the participants ejected from the parade, told the Windy City Times that she not only was told to leave but was publicly harassed by other…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Aging with HIV, cognition, isolation, and proper nutrition are a few of the topics that will be discussed at Living a Positive Life, a workshop for HIV/AIDS long-term survivors and all those affected by the epidemic. Scott Letendre, MD, UCSD will be joined by activists Andy Kaytes, UCSD Community Advisory Board,…
NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union will join the New York City LGBT Pride March on Sunday, June 25, as one of the march’s four grand marshals. The first LGBT Pride March was held in 1970, two years after the Stonewall riots. The ACLU will be joined as grand marshal by transgender advocate and…
