WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau today announced 10 new members to serve on the Census Bureau’s National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations. The National Advisory Committee advises the Census Bureau on a wide range of variables that affect the cost, accuracy and implementation of the Census Bureau’s programs and surveys, including…
SAN DIEGO – Kathleen Hansen has been named co-director of the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International effective Oct. 1. “We are delighted to announce this well-deserved promotion to Kathleen who will work closely alongside long-time San Diego Chorus Artistic Director Kim Vaughn to provide additional musical assistance as Vaughn prepares for retirement in…
The Harvey Milk Foundation, a global organization that promotes Harvey Milk’s legacy through human rights education and global outreach efforts, announced today that Ambassador Nancy Brinker and her son, Eric Brinker, will join Stuart Milk, nephew of the late civil rights leader Harvey Milk and co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation Oct. 9 in Budapest,…
Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing the drama Last Summer on DVD and VOD (iTunes, Amazon Instant) Dec. 2. Last Summer was directed by Mark Thiedeman and stars Samuel Pettit as Luke and Sean Rose as Jonah. Last Summer tells the story of two high school sweethearts, Luke and Jonah, who spend their final months together…
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of gay-straight alliance groups peppered throughout high schools in America. American teenagers are coming out at younger and younger ages and are increasingly being met with the love and support of their parents and their families. In other words, today’s climate for young gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, while…
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego LGBT Community Center will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Latin@ Services program with a special tardeada on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1-4pm at The Center, 3909 Centre St. in San Diego. The tardeada, a Sunday afternoon dance party, will bring the community together for Latin music, dancing, aguas…
GSAN DIEGO, – The San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG) has announced that San Diego breweries took home 14 medals at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado Saturday, Oct. 4. Out of 84 beer-style categories, San Diego breweries won five gold medals, three silver medals and six bronze medals. In total, 1,309 breweries…
HOUSTON — Most lawyers associate arguments grounded upon the “original meaning” of the U.S. Constitution with politically conservative, status quo-preserving interpretations. The 19th Annual Frankel Lecture sponsored by the Houston Law Review of the University of Houston Law Center on Oct. 31 will argue that the original meaning of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause requires…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), today kicks off a seven-city public prayer sojourn to send a message of inclusion and acceptance to bishops meeting with Pope Francis in Rome. The effort, Pray, Listen, Discern — Raising the Voices of LGBT Catholics, begins with a vigil and praying of the rosary at St….
With a background in the East End cabaret scene, singer/songwriter and self-confessed “drag queen,” Paloma Faith has plenty of gay pride. From her dragtastic video for the 2009 single “Stone Cold Sober” to her love of the bears, even referring to herself as “Goldilocks,” there’s no denying. Faith has been an outspoken activist for…
