HRC launches Lenten devotional campaign to encourage LGBTQ acceptance in faith communities

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation launched a campaign during the Christian holy season of Lent to tell the stories of LGBTQ people of faith and their allies. The campaign seeks to create an environment in which LGBTQ people of faith and their allies can practice the spiritual traditions of their faith…

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EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises record-breaking $7 million to help end HIV/AIDS

LOS ANGELES — The 25th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised a record-breaking $7 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place Sunday, Feb. 26, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, was generously sponsored by BVLGARI, Neuro…

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New amfAR grants enlist help of bioengineers to overcome obstacles to curing HIV

NEW YORK, NY — In a novel approach to conquering HIV, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is pairing HIV researchers with bioengineers to address the main barrier to a cure for HIV: the persistent reservoirs of virus not cleared by antiretroviral therapy. A new round of Investment grants, totaling $1.2 million, will support six…

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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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