Equality California announces 2017 Legislative Package

SACRAMENTO — Equality California (EQCA) today announced the initial 10 sponsored bills of its 2017 legislative package. Rick Zbur, EQCA executive director introduced The package saying, “The LGBT community faces significant challenges in Washington and across the country with attempts to roll back LGBT civil rights along with programs that LGBT people depend on, such…

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World surf champion and international DJ Keala Kennelly to bring her turntables to The Dinah

World surf champion now turned cutting edge DJ Keala Kennelly is about to pack the Dinah dance floor with high voltage vibes taking the epic all-girl party to a whole new zenith. Kennelly not only made a big splash playing herself in the 90s cult movie Blue Crush but also made history for female surfing winning the first women’s…

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The 89th Academy Awards: Has the academy finally moved on from the #OscarsSoWhite years?

It’s Oscar time 2017 but … Once upon a time in a Hollywoodland not so far away, Academy Awards were first presented for outstanding film achievement. That was 1929. All the political leaders were white, segregation reigned, and some people had to ride in the back of busses. And all the Oscar nominees and recipients…

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HRC releases 2017 Buying Guide for equality-minded shoppers

From Airbnb to Audi, companies used their advertising airtime during the 2017 Super Bowl to embrace the values of inclusion and equality. And those values are increasingly shared by consumers looking to spend their dollars to make a statement for equality, writes Sarah McBride of the Human Rights Campaign. To help direct consumers to companies…

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GLAAD announces nominees for 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards

LOS ANGELES – GLAAD announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Wells Fargo. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community and the issues that affect their…

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The Recovery Ride on track for record attendance and fundraising – Sunday Jan. 29

The weather is clearing, riders are excited, and The Recovery Ride charity bike event is on track for record attendance and fundraising impact this coming Sunday, Jan. 29.  The event benefits Stepping Stone of San Diego (LGBT residential treatment for alcohol and drug addiction) and the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative (grants to reduce impact…

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Registration is open for ‘Recovery Ride’ 2017

The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) announced today that registration is now open for The Recovery Ride 2017. Kick off your New Year’s resolution to get healthier, and join SDHDF for the second-annual Recovery Ride with routes around the gorgeous San Diego Bay. Whether you are a casual cyclist or training for a “Tour,”…

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