In addition to other forms of discrimination, lesbian and bisexual women in Cuba face unequal treatment from public health services. Their specific sexual and reproductive health needs are ignored, and they are invisible in prevention and treatment campaigns for women. Many lesbian and bisexual women are afraid of gynecological instruments and procedures which they experience…
Today, in response to a host of anti-LGBT bills pending or signed in to law in states around the country, tech industry leaders signed an unprecedented joint statement supporting the addition of non-discrimination protections for LGBT people to civil rights laws. Other leaders are also expected to sign on later today. “This unprecedented and historic…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – One of the amazing new features of this year’s San Diego Pride Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 18, will be the first ever Pride Youth Marching Band. Youth who are enrolled in a marching band are encouraged to sign-up to participate in the band, with the opportunity to perform in front…
While in Los Angeles looking for a public bathroom I came across a sign for free admission to the Chinese American Museum. How could I not go in and explore? It’s located in the Garnier Building, the last surviving structure from the city’s original Chinatown. It opened in 2003 and features exhibits, special collections, lectures,…
thursday, march 26 San Diego AIDS Memorial Benefit Concert Hosted by AIDS Memorial Task Force co-chairs, Katherine Stuart Faulconer and Nicole Murray-Ramirez the concert will feature comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer, the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO special and first openly lesbian comedian on Late Night with David Letterman. This special evening will also feature…
WASHINGTON – The board of directors of the Victory Fund and Institute today announced that Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, a black woman and an accomplished leader in the LGBT equality movement and a prolific media presence, will become the organization’s next President and CEO in April. Moodie-Mills comes to Victory from the Center for American Progress…
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is thrilled to welcome a wide-variety of special events, conferences and programming specific to the LGBT community. From one end of the Strip to the other, Las Vegas is unassuming and welcomes the LGBT community, providing each person the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime. Hard Rock Cafe Las…
The Dallas Voice calls him the “master of the drag-spoof” and the Dallas Observer says he “hasn’t met a classic TV sitcom he didn’t want to turn into an R-rated, cray-cray gay romp.” Comedy parody playwright Jamie Morris returns to San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre with back-to-back runs of two of his most popular plays,The Facts…
SAN DIEGO – 50 local artists from Greater San Diego will bring their unique creations to the premiere exhibit ’50 To Watch’ in local galleries from April 5 through May 15. 50 To Watch, produced by The Studio Door, is an ambitious project to bring together diverse visual artists through exhibition and draw national attention…
HRC is working to counter a wave of anti-LGBT bills that have been filed by state legislators across the country, writes Hayley Miller on the HRC Blog. More than 85 bills have been filed in 26 state legislatures. There are currently four major types of anti-LGBT bills being filed in state legislatures. These bills would:…
