After spending 25 year creating elegant couture silhouettes with femmes in mind, Francisco Medavog is about to launch his first ever Collection for men –“Black Noir”. Medavog is an artist and designer who has been captivated by the world of Fashion since age 13. After attending school at FIDM Los Angeles, Medavog has churned out…
A 21-year-old student is on the run after his boyfriend was jailed for being gay in Egypt, reports Gay Star News. The young psychology major, called Karim (name changed to protect his identity), is fleeing his home due to the increased rampant anti-LGBTI crackdown by police. Dozens have been arrested, with more than 20 receiving…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Wednesday, Nov. 1, STOMP Out Bullying is asking youth around the world from every corner of the web to block out their bullies, erase negative messages and create a positive, safe digital place for youth everywhere. The leading anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying organization is also asking youth to encourage and empower their…
PARIS, FRANCE –The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) General Assembly voting took place 30 October 2017 in Paris, France; Hong Kong is the 2022 Gay Games XI presumptive host city. Site inspections of the three finalist cities took place June and July 2017 by a team of inspectors from Australia, Germany, Canada, and the USA. The team…
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Be You Collection is a series of children’s books celebrating the importance of individuality. This collection will publish stories about little boys and girls (and anyone in between) as they find strength in their special talents. This collection will tell the stories that have historically been ignored. Writer Louis Hanson, a…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California will kick off open enrollment Wednesday with the launch of a new comprehensive marketing and outreach campaign as well as upgrades to the consumer shopping experience for those seeking health insurance. “While we know there is confusion because of the uncertainty in Washington, we want people to know that Covered…
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – In response to the devastating fires that swept through Northern California this month, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and its state affiliate, the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), are hosting a cannabis industry fundraiser for community fire relief efforts Nov. 6 in Santa Rosa, Calif. While preparing for the state’s…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Venice Pride announced Thursday that it has launched “Gay Gridiron,” a new series of football watch parties for the 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons designed to rally LGBTQ football fans. The traveling series, which kicks off Sunday, Oct. 29 at The Basement Tavern in Santa Monica, is being supported by the Los…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — “Veteran Tales – Serving Without Fear – Transitioning Out of Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell” is the title of Lambda Archives of San Diego next installment of their popular Out at the Archives series. Nov. 2, the San Diego Veterans Museum at Balboa Park is hosting this special event in honor of Veterans…
San Diego Opera presents this topical opera of discovery and acceptance with singers Kelly Markgraf and Blythe Gaissert sharing the part of the sole transgender protagonist. San Diego Opera will be presenting the opera As One at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre Nov. 10-12. As One was composed by Laura Kaminsky and the libretto was…
