Lambda Archives of San Diego names Lillian Faderman as inaugural historian in residence

SAN DIEGO –Lambda Archives of San Diego has announced the establishment of a “Historian-in-Residence” program. This honorific title is bestowed upon a prominent or influential historian in the field of LGBTQ historic scholarship at the discretion of Lambda Archives. We are honored to name Dr. Lillian Faderman as our inaugural Historian-in-Residence for the 2017-2019 term….

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FACE Foundation announces 7th annual ‘Bags & Baubles’ fundraiser to help pets in need

SAN DIEGO, Calif., –  Sunday, April 30, pet lovers and trendsetters alike will come together for the most fashionable fundraising event of the season – Bags & Baubles. The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) will host its 7th annual silent auction to raise funds for pets in need of life-saving veterinary care. Held…

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Miami Beach Gay Pride to honor four individuals as marshals

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — For the first time in its history, Miami Beach Gay Pride will honor four individuals who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ community. Television personality Ross Mathews will serve as Celebrity Grand Marshal; bartender and cast member of iHeart Radio’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” “Uncle” Johnny Pool, will serve…

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Expert panelists gather for sexual health discussion (VIDEO)

Last week, Hornet, the world’s premier gay social network, gathered expert panelists to have an open and honest conversation about sex without a condom. Moderated by Hornet’s Senior Health Innovation Strategist Alex Garner, the panel featured Noel Gordon, the Senior Program Specialist for HIV Prevention & Health Equity for the Human Rights Campaign; Jeremiah Johnson,…

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral announces Holy Week schedule

SAN DIEGO — St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral invites all to come join their inclusive and welcoming community for Holy Week services.  All are welcome at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego. stpaulcathedral.org Holy Week schedule Holy Week, the last week of Lent before Easter, begins with Palm Sunday in…

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National journalists associations launch LGBTQ guide for Spanish-language media

WASHINGTON, D.C.,—The National LGBTQ Task Force, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) have launched a Spanish-language stylebook for journalists reporting on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. First published by NLGJA and NAHJ in 2005, “El Manual de Estilo Sobre la Comunidad Lesbiana, Gay, Bisexual…

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GLAAD stands with Texas A&M Student Body President-Elect Bobby Brooks

NEW YORK – GLAAD today announced support for Texas A&M University student Bobby Brooks, the first openly LGBTQ person to be elected student body president for the university, following a scathing op-ed written by Secretary Rick Perry and published in the Houston Chronicle in which Perry called Brooks’ election a “mockery” and said “this quest…

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San Diego Opera presents Verdi’s ‘La traviata’ next month in a bold ‘Roaring Twenties’ production

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego Opera’s 2016-2017 season comes to a close with one of opera’s most beloved classics, Verdi’s La traviata which opens Saturday, April 22 at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Additional performances are April 25, 28, and 30. A roster of young American singers will bring Verdi’s tragic opera to life….

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