In response to North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 legislation, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced today that the 2017 All-Star Game would be moved from Charlotte, N.C. This marks the first time in US history that a professional sporting event was moved in response to anti-LGBT legislation. The Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, better known as…
A former Compton school board member who was convicted of oral copulation upon a sleeping straight man was sentenced July 14 to six years in state prison. Probation was denied to Skyy DeAnthony Fisher, 33, by San Diego Superior Court Judge Runston Maino, who said the emotional injuries to the 25-year-old victim were “profound.” Fisher…
A memorial service will be held for Angelo De Nardo, who attended Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) and was the first homeless victim killed in a series of five attacks on homeless men. Two others were killed and two seriously injured. No date has been set yet for the service, but Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall made…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Latino Victory Fund, Latino Decisions, and Fusion released the results of a poll conducted on Tuesday night to assesses Latinos’ attitudes toward the Republican nominee and the Republican Party during the Republican National Convention. The polls, which will be conducted on a nightly basis during the convention week, highlight Latinos’ sentiments and attitudes towards Trump,…
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Democratic Party has endorsed Mara Elliott for City Attorney. San Diego County Democratic Party Chair, Francine Busby said: “Mara Elliott is the only candidate with the experience to get the job done as San Diego’s next City Attorney. As Chief Deputy City Attorney, Mara Elliott has held polluters accountable, ensured tax…
The Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS OMH) posted online national data – for the first time ever – exploring differences in 15 health characteristics between adults 65 years of age or older (older adults) who self-identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (sexual minority), and older adults who…
DURBAN, South Africa – The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are today announcing the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. The inaugural recipients are the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (The Alliance) and the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF). These partners will administer small…
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Council City voted 6-3 today to become the 150th community in the state to ban single-use plastic bags from grocery stores and convenience stores, joining the state’s other major cities in enacting a ban. “San Diego’s vote provides added momentum for Prop. 67, which would protect the statewide ban…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation in partnership with Walgreens, released a resource guide that helps pharmacists better understand the needs of LGBTQ customers and patients. The guide, which is being distributed by the pharmacy giant to more than 70,000 health care professionals across the country, provides pharmacists and pharmacy staff with…
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Monday blasted the Republican National Committee for the platform committee’s decision to pass a platform with a slew of anti-equality provisions, including attacks on transgender people and a commitment to overturn nationwide marriage equality. “The RNC’s convention theme might as well have been ‘Take America Backward Again,’” said…
