In 2014, Hispanics/Latinos accounted for 24% (10,887) of the estimated new HIV diagnoses in the United States and 6 dependent areas, despite making up 17% of the US population. Sunday, Oct. 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! The 2017 NLAAD theme is “To Defeat HIV You’re a Superhero. Use Your Superpowers.” The Latino Commission…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – More than 450 guests and a bevy of celebrities filled the Beverly Hilton Hotel to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students at Point Honors Los Angeles. Point Foundation (Point), the evening’s beneficiary, is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. The gala evening also included…
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Gov. Jerry Brown Friday signed into law landmark legislation to reform outdated laws that unfairly criminalized and stigmatized people living with HIV. Senate Bill (SB) 239 was authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Asm. Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) and cosponsored by Equality California, the ACLU of California, APLA Health, Black AIDS Institute,…
Professor Marston & the Wonder Women debuted a new trailer today at New York Comic Con! Check out the trailer above and see Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall and Bella Heathcote in theaters this Friday! Professor Marston & the Wonder Women Release Date: October 13, 2017 Genre: Drama Director: Angela Robinson Writer: Angela Robinson Producers: Amy Redford, Terry Leonard…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that creates a “bill of rights” for LGBTQ seniors in long-term care. Senate Bill (SB) 219, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and sponsored by Equality California, will help protect seniors from discrimination or mistreatment in long-term care facilities. “Our LGBT seniors built…
DETROIT, Mich. – A billboard for Squirt.org in Detroit, Michigan, has caused controversy and has now been removed. The billboard, which was located close to the interstate (East McNichols and Riopelle Streets), depicts two men, one of whom has his arm around the other. The backlash to the Squirt.org advertisement raises numerous questions on sexuality, discrimination, and obscenity. The…
Sam Smith’s sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All, will be released worldwide Nov. 3 via Capitol Records. The pre-order is underway now at http://samsmith.world/TTOIAUS. Fans who pre-order the digital album will instantly receive the new track “Pray” plus the first single, “Too Good At Goodbyes.” See below for full track listing. Friday, Smith announced the North…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice Friday issued guidance to federal agencies encouraging a dangerously broad interpretation of religious freedom laws that will open the door to discrimination against LGBT people, women, and religious minorities. The guidance is a follow-up to President Trump’s May executive order that signaled an intent to expand religious exemptions….
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Friday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality NC and the Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) announced their endorsement of Vi Lyles for mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. “Vi Lyles is committed to building a stronger community and advancing equality for LGBTQ Charlotteans,” said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse. “With the experience and vision needed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued guidance today, which invites taxpayer funded federal agencies, government employees, and government contractors to legally discriminate as long as they cite a religious belief as the reason for doing it. This guidance follows the anti-LGBTQ executive order signed by President Trump – which could ultimately…
