National Equality Publishers Association founded

FORT LAUDERDALE – A founding group of more than 20 publishers serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community unveiled the National Equality Publishers Association (NEPA), a new organization leveraging a unique and direct relationship with the LGBT consumer. NEPA will provide advertisers with a new vehicle to reach the LGBT consumer through media products…

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Just released: US trailer for Russell T Davies’ ‘Cucumber’ and ‘Banana’ (VIDEO)

Banana – Banana – Logo TV Logo TV  have just released the U.S. trailer for the highly anticipated Cucumber and Banana drama series.  The two interlinked dramas from Russell T Davies (Doctor Who and Queer as Folk) are slated to premiere on Logo TV  Monday, April 13 at 10 p.m. ET. The two interwoven drama series…

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Indiana’s S.B. 101: part of a wave of anti-LGBT legislation emerging across the country

WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is sounding the alarm on a bill under consideration in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 101, now before a committee in the state House of Representatives, is part of a wave of anti-LGBT legislation emerging across the country that threatens to undermine all existing state civil rights law, unleash…

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Dinah Pool Party 2015 series kicks off April 3

For all lesbians, springs means one thing: The Dinah! Hallmarked by the hottest lineup of celebrities and entertainers, lavish locations at deluxe hotels, major corporate sponsors, participants totaling a record-breaking number of 15,000-plus, and the world’s largest all girl pool parties, The Dinah has cemented its status as the undisputed biggest lesbian event of its kind in the…

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Arkansas legislators put to test with amended non-discrimination bill

With the passage of SB 202 in Arkansas set to go into effect later this year the state, which until recently was ironically known as the ‘Land of Opportunity,’  will effectively bar local communities from enacting anti-discrimination laws. The purpose, its proponents argue, is to level the playing field on civil rights and ensure uniformity…

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HRC: Upcoming Egyptian Economic Conference opportunity for business leaders to champion LGBT equality

Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) sent letters to prominent business leaders who are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC). HRC urged these high-level private sector speakers, many representing companies that have already demonstrated a deep-seated commitment to LGBT equality, to raise the issue of Egyptian human rights abuses in…

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Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras tackles homophobia in sport

SYDNEY, Australia — Big names in Australian sport were cheered by the crowds as they helped shine a spotlight on homophobia at Saturday’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Over a dozen elite, professional athletes led this weekend’s parade, including Aussie Rules, Rugby, Cricket, Soccer and Olympic LGBTI athletes. The Mardi Gras parade is one…

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