The Center has revealed that all three Monsoon restaurants will be participating in the forthcoming Dining Out for Life San Diego. Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India (3960 Fifth Ave), Masala Spices of India (314 Fifth Ave) and Monsoon Fine Cuisine (729 Fourth Ave.) will be joining more than 100 other San Diego restaurants, bars, coffeehouses…
The Center’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) Academy is offering leadership training for LGBT and allied equality leaders consisting of six weekend courses, March 31-June 9. Each course will be a full day of training and discussion focusing on a specific area of leadership development. The Academy encourages participation in a variety of agencies, not-for-profit organizations…
MONTGOMERY, Ala – A new report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has revealed that the American radical right grew explosively in 2011 swelling the ranks of extremist groups to record levels. The rise, a third consecutive year of growth, was led by a stunning expansion of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement. The SPLC…
WASHINGTON – The White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools and Communities will be held in Arlington, Texas Tuesday, March 20 and will feature remarks by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. and White House Senior Advisor Valerie B. Jarrett. The conference will be hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE) and…
VALETTA, Malta – The Maltese government is set to recognize gay couples by law and has stated that its cohabitation bill, first promised 14 years ago, will also legislate for civil partnerships. The Times of Malta reported that a Justice Ministry spokesman said, in reply to questions put in the wake of an opinion piece…
SANTIAGO, Chile – A young gay man has suffered a neo-Nazi attack in the Chilean capital, Santiago. During the brutal attack Daniel Zamudio, 24, was burned with cigarettes, his body marked with a swastika and he had part of one ear torn off. He was found unconscious in the San Borja Park in Santiago and…
Chris Hughes announced he has purchased a majority share of The New Republic Friday, becoming the publication’s publisher and editor-in-chief – all at the tender age of 28. Hughes was the former social media advisor to then-Sen. Barack Obama in 2008, and a co-founder of Facebook. The gay entrepreneur confirmed his interest and purchase in…
Parade Hauntingly beautiful music permeates the Tony Award-winning score as Parade tells the true story of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, accused and convicted in 1913 of murdering thirteen-year-old, Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Ga. Set against the backdrop of his controversial trial and conviction, Parade explores the deep love that grows between Leo and his…
NEXT ASSOCIATION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012 At 6:15 PM 5123 University Avenue, 92105 (The Auburn Park community room) Members of neighboring communities and the public are welcome! HONORABLE VISITOR Denise Moreno Ducheny Bring to the association meeting all the issues you want to address to, and discuss with, the Honorable Moreno Duchey that are…
LAS VEGAS – In what promises to be the performing arts worlds’ biggest and perhaps most glamorous grand opening of a new venue, officials at Las Vegas’ new Smith Center are touting its March 10 premier performance as “an unprecedented lineup of artists from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen.” The $470-million Smith…
