In an effort to reduce stress put on transgender students, UCLA will consider allowing transgender students or those considering gender reassignment to live with members of the person’s soon-to-be sex. Other colleges including UC Berkeley and Stanford have already implemented a transgender housing policy. UCLA will aim to introduce the same comfortable living standards for…
The anti-bullying campaign, Amplify Your Voice, sponsored by GLAAD and the American Federation of Teachers will feature Dancing with the Stars competitor Chaz Bono and Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino. The message will aim to encourage youth about the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. “Millions of gay and transgender youth are made to…
A convention for gay military personnel will be hosted for the first time in Las Vegas this weekend after the fall of the military’s discriminatory ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy. The convention serves as the nation’s only professional group of gay servicemembers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Other conventions are taking place nationwide to include…
A New Jersey teacher is being investigated for anti-gay comments she allegedly posted on her Facebook page. Viki Knox, 49, was escorted off of school property Thursday after officials learned she reportedly posted comments about homosexuality being a “sin” that “breeds like cancer” and that “Homosexuality is a perverted spirit that has existed from the…
The conservative group dubbed Stop SB48 has failed in their efforts to repeal the law that would allow LGBT- and disabilities-based education into public school curriculum. The group was not able to collect enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The group was up against a Wednesday deadline to turn…
Transgender activist Chaz Bono, most recently beloved for his performance on Dancing with the Stars, will be honored at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala & Auction. The event will be hosted by Leslie Jordan, featuring Jane Lynch on Saturday, Nov. 12. Bono will be honored with the Center’s Board of Directors…
The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) has opened the call for LGBT college scholarship applicants seeking funds for the upcoming school year. Thanks to successful fundraising efforts during this year’s 10th Annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party, the GSDBA Charitable Fund is pleased to offer over $17,000 in awards to local LGBT students and…
Food Truck Fabulousness – Thursday, July 14 from 5-9:00 p.m. Most everyone carries testimony for their favorite food trucks – whether it’s a delightful taco stand or a decadent dessert favorite, San Diego has a loyal following for some of the finest cuisine that comes, well, off the back of a truck. And if you…
Red Hot Babes and Bow Ties Saturday, July 9, 6 p.m. San Diego LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest) Bust out your favorite bow tie and kick off your Pride festivities a week early! The Women’s Resource Center presents Red Hot Babes and Bow Ties, a women’s nightclub at The Center. Enjoy dancing…
