India’s first dating Web site exclusively for lesbians and bisexual women in that country has been launched, reports GayAsiaNews.com. The Web site which began in February but launched recently caters to only women in India and women of Indian origin across the world and offers a professional matchmaking service in a very private way. Avashya.com…
PHILADELPHIA – Breaking Glass Pictures and QC Cinema will present the award-winning documentary Breaking Through on DVD and cable (Comcast, Time Warner, Verizon) and Internet VOD (iTunes) June 3. A documentary about people, pride and power, Breaking Through features several openly LGBT elected officials and their journeys from self-doubt to triumph. The Special Edition DVD of…
Michael Sam became the first openly gay athlete in the NFL. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams. Madison Square Garden was almost empty. Why? No one stays around for the last 50 picks. The spin with ESPN sportscasters began immediately. First, they were saying his numbers did not qualify him for the NFL,…
SAN FRANCISCO – A new multimedia exhibit opening May 29 at the GLBT History Museum tells the story of San Francisco Bay Area’s bisexual activism that since the 1970s has been grounded in the politics of visibility, accountability, and vitality. A playful spirit has mixed with a seriousness of purpose at key moments across four…
By the end of the 1950s, it had become apparent that the first chapter in rock ’n’ roll’s storied history had come to a close. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens (“La Bamba”) and the Big Bopper (“Chantilly Lace”) were all killed in a plane crash over Iowa. Little Richard (“Good Golly, Miss Molly”) had retired from…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! This story of Nicodemus, a scholar and legal expert, coming to see Jesus in the middle of the…
The San Diego Pride Military Contingent Committee is hosting its first annual fundraiser Thursday May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Harvey Milk’s American Diner, 535 University Ave. in San Diego. There will be happy hour drinks, delicious food, raffles and an opportunity to meet veterans, service members, community activists, friends and family. Come out and show…
Fredrick William Scholl, 74, of Lemon Grove passed away due to natural causes April 16 at his home. Fred Scholl helped build many of San Diego’s most important LGBT institutions. Fred was born in San Diego but lived in Germany as a child, and lost both of his parents in World War II. Members of…
LOS ANGELES –– The 29th Annual California Women’s Conference (CWC) will stage the Creative Expressions Concert series at Long Beach Convention Center across both nights of this month’s highly anticipated two day event May 19, 20. The Creative Expressions Concert series, showcasing performing artists including Mary Lambert, will be streamed live online. The Marriage Equality…
Brunei Darussalam — The Sultan of Brunei of has decreed into law the strict Islamic Sharia penal code that will eventually lead to death by stoning for crimes of a sexual nature, including those of same-sex relations, reports GayAsiaNews.com. “I place my faith in and am grateful to Allah the almighty to announce that tomorrow…
