SAN DIEGO – In celebration of LGBT Pride Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank has partnered with KPBS to honor two inspiring local heroes. The 2016 LGBT Pride Month honorees are: Jonathan Bailey, volunteer and event co-chair, Mama’s Kitchen; and Mattheus E. Stephens, attorney, Progressive…
Although Covered California’s third open-enrollment period ended Jan. 31, the door is not closed to uninsured Californians who have experienced life-changing events like having a baby, losing health insurance that had been provided by their job or moving a long distance. It’s Covered California’s special-enrollment period, a time when eligible consumers can sign up for…
In Iraq, LGBTQ people face discrimination in the form of abuse, “honor killings” and murder, and many have found it near impossible to escape the country that hates them and emigrate to America. In LOGO Documentary Films documentary “Out of Iraq,” airing Monday, June 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Iraqi solider Btoo and Iraqi translator…
The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a Pride Video that salutes all LGBT Americans and encourages all to get outdoors and find our park! Announcing the video on Facebook, the Department stated: “This #PrideMonth, we recognize important LGBT historical sites and our continued work toward equality. Celebrate diversity on public lands: Get outside, find your…
Sunday June 12, West Hollywood will be home to the iconic 46th annual LA Pride Parade and is free for all to attend. Drawing in hundreds of thousands to the city yearly, the LA Pride parade celebrates the history of the LGBTQ movement and showcases its current diversity with its colorful array of parade entries…
LGBT activists gathered at the White House Thursday for President Obama’s eighth Pride reception. In remarks given by the president at the reception he talked about his administration’s efforts to expand rights to LGBT Americans. “Every brave American who came out and spoke out, especially when it was tough. Because of them, because of all…
President Barack Obama today endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, CNN reported. In a web video released today Obama said, “I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office.” “I want those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this incredible journey to be the first…
Well Hillary has finally gotten her true “first.” Secretary Clinton is the first woman to ever be the presidential nominee of one of the two major political parties in America. While Clinton has had an accomplished career, she never had her true first. Sure Hillary was the first first lady to be elected to the…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Pride today announced the 2016 recipients of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. Every year Pride accepts nominations from the community to recognize individuals, organizations, and groups who have contributed significantly to the LGBT community through their leadership, activism and fundraising efforts. This year’s recipients include: Community Grand Marshal – Michael…
LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker K. Rocco Shields hosts an exclusive screening of the award-winning, anti-bullying film Love is All You Need? in North Carolina Thursday, June 16. The movie is followed by a Q&A with Shields, lead actress Briana Evigan (Step Up 2) and other cast as well as Blake Cooper Griffin (Ride), Mike C. Manning…
