Louis J. Marinelli III worked for years against the equality of marriage. As a conservative Republican, he believed his values were in opposition of the constitutional principles of equality. However, in a recent video released by this former National Organization for Marriage staffer, Marinelli proclaims that he is a “New Yorker for Marriage Equality.” In…
Out Magazine recently published it’s “Power 50,” their take on the 50 most powerful LGBT people in mainstream society. What was striking was the lack of bisexual, transgender and minority representation on the list. San diego LGBT weekly was the first to draw attention to the lack of diversity and our publisher, Stampp Corbin, led…
As reported here at LGBT Weekly earlier this week, Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 after directing a homophobic slur at a referee during a recent Lakers game. Yesterday, GLAAD and the LA Lakers joined to issue a statement addressing the sue of anti-gay language in the NBA and announce their commitment to changing such behavior…
Anti-LGBT slurs run rampant in the sports world, and apparently minor league hockey is no exception. When Hershey Bears fan and season ticket holder Abigail Habbert and her partner heard spectators taunting opponents with discriminatory anti-gay comments, they immediately notified the team’s season ticket manager and sent a complaint to the head of stadium security….
Local artist William E. Kelly hosted an event last night at the White Buddha Lounge at Saigon on Fifth to benefit the underserved LGBT senior community in the city of San Diego. Kelly’s exhibit opening, pushed back after an intended debut last week, featured 20% discounts on meals at the White Buddha Lounge. Patrons were…
Paul Marcarelli, the “can you hear me now?” guy featured in countless Verizon cell phone commercials, told reporters at The Atlantic that he is being phased out of the Verizon advertising campaign strategy. Marcarelli won fame and household recognition as the Verizon Test Man, but insists that, while grateful for the financial security afforded by…
After LGBT Weekly’s coverage of anti-discrimination initiatives in San Diego schools earlier this week, state-wide progress in the form of Senate success for both the FAIR Education Act and Seth’s Law signals further victory for LGBT equality activists. Today, the California Senate passed the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act, a piece of…
