Diana Krall to to perform with Elton John at 15th annual New York Benefit Gala

NEW YORK — Sir Elton John will welcome Grammy-winning performer Diana Krall as his special musical guest for the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 15th annual fall gala, An Enduring Vision, on Monday, Nov. 2,  at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. “I’m so thrilled Diana will be joining us for our fall gala this year,”…

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New book empowers children to embrace their differences

MANSFIELD, Texas – There’s no way to sugarcoat it; societal discord has hit breaking point in modern America, and diversity has – ironically – divided the nation. It’s a dangerous and destructive influence on young children, leading author Dr. Vanessa P Girard to hand them the perfect antidote. ‘It’s Okay to be Me!’ is a…

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Watch: HRC and Equality NC release two new ‘Lennie And Pearl’ ads in North Carolina

WASHINGTON – Thursday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality NC released two new video ads in North Carolina: “Hillary” and “Voting.” The ads feature Lennie Gerber and Pearl Berlin, a North Carolina couple together for a half century, talking about what is at stake and on the ballot in this election. Thursday was the…

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Women’s Museum of California to hold book signing for ‘On Behalf of The President’, Oct. 24

The Women’s Museum of California will be holding a book signing with Dr. Lauren Wright, author of  On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communications Strategy Today. In the book Wright identifies, explains, and measures the impact of the expanding role of presidential spouses in White House and presidential campaign communications strategy with…

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LGBTQ history scholar and author Lillian Faderman to speak at Lambda Archives

Wednesday, Oct. 26, Lambda Archives of San Diego will celebrate LGBTQ History Month by hosting a talk by Lillian Faderman, a prolific author and internationally renowned scholar of lesbian and LGBTQ history and literature. Faderman will provide a glimpse into the stories in her new book, The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle, which gives…

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North Park gathers San Diego’s ‘Bad Hombres’ in music video to celebrate Latino Pride and protest Trump’s racism (VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/PFsnIhC3DNM SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Today, Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center, a North Park small business and Main Street Alliance of San Diego member business, re-released “La Rata Blanca,” a music video (watch above) protesting the racist messages of Donald Trump. The video features a collection of local Latino artists, musicians and dancers celebrating…

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GLAAD leads millions in united stand against bullying for Spirit Day

NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today showcased the participants for Spirit Day 2016. Each year, GLAAD leads celebrities, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, faith groups, school districts, universities, and everyday individuals to go purple in a united stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBTQ youth. Spirit…

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