The Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS OMH) posted online national data – for the first time ever – exploring differences in 15 health characteristics between adults 65 years of age or older (older adults) who self-identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (sexual minority), and older adults who…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Freddy Niblack is quickly making a name for himself in the world of professional sports. As the only out and proud driver in racing, Niblack has taken the LGBT community by storm. Niblack’s success continues to grow, and he has drawn the attention of LGBT sports fan from around the country. His…
DURBAN, South Africa – The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are today announcing the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. The inaugural recipients are the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (The Alliance) and the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF). These partners will administer small…
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Hot off the heels of two Emmy nominations and one of the most watched seasons in the show’s history, Logo today announced the season nine renewal of its hit reality series, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Additionally, the network has greenlit docuseries “Fire Island” to premiere in 2017. Both series join the recently announced new reality dating…
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Council City voted 6-3 today to become the 150th community in the state to ban single-use plastic bags from grocery stores and convenience stores, joining the state’s other major cities in enacting a ban. “San Diego’s vote provides added momentum for Prop. 67, which would protect the statewide ban…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation in partnership with Walgreens, released a resource guide that helps pharmacists better understand the needs of LGBTQ customers and patients. The guide, which is being distributed by the pharmacy giant to more than 70,000 health care professionals across the country, provides pharmacists and pharmacy staff with…
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Monday blasted the Republican National Committee for the platform committee’s decision to pass a platform with a slew of anti-equality provisions, including attacks on transgender people and a commitment to overturn nationwide marriage equality. “The RNC’s convention theme might as well have been ‘Take America Backward Again,’” said…
SAN DIEGO — Raising money for a great cause has never been more enjoyable! Join the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) San Diego County Chapter for a night of fun and laughter. GLSEN San Diego County is hosting its third annual Comedy “Fun”draiser to raise money to support inclusive classrooms and safe schools for…
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Community HousingWorks (CHW) and the San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the highly anticipated North Park Senior Apartments, San Diego’s first LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing community. Speakers included Assemblymember Toni Atkins; City Councilmember Todd Gloria; Sue Reynolds, President and CEO of Community HousingWorks;…
