Cannabis Expert Calling Network unveiled at Cannabis Business Summit and Expo

OAKLAND, Calif. – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and Brainsy, Inc., today unveiled the Cannabis Expert Calling Network (ECN®), a knowledge-sharing platform connecting cannabis industry experts with information-seekers and entrepreneurs online or via paid telephone consultations. The Cannabis ECN is accessible at https://cannabis.expertcallingnetwork.com and features NCIA members who create personalized profiles to showcase their…

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$200,000 gift for SDSU Pride Center, LGBT Studies Program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. —  The Pride Center at San Diego State University has received a $100,000 gift from San Diego donor David Gubser. Gubser committed another $100,000 to the university’s LGBT Studies Program, the second of its kind in North America and the first in the California State University system. A staunch supporter of LGBT centers and…

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CVS Health Foundation donates $100,000 to OneOrlando fund

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has announced that it will come together with the Orlando community to support the OneOrlando Fund, established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, to raise money for victims and families who have been affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. The CVS Health Foundation will donate $100,000 to the OneOrlando Fund, which is…

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EQCA calls out Federal LGBT blood ban in the aftermath of Orlando

LOS ANGELES – In response to reports nationwide of gay and bisexual men being turned away from donating blood in response to the more than 50 injured in last weekend’s shootings at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director Rick Zbur issued the following statement: “It should not have taken the tragedy in Orlando…

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UC San Diego Health to hold Pride Lighting Ceremony June 29

SAN DIEGO — UC San Diego Health is having their 2nd annual Pride Lighting Ceremony  Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30-9 p.m. at their Hillcrest Medical Center (200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, 92101). This free community event will feature the Gay Men’s Chorus, as well as Congressman Scott Peters, Councilman Todd Gloria and Councilman-Elect Chris…

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Glenn Close donates $75,000 to Mental Health Association of Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla.  – Six-time Academy Award nominated actress Glenn Close made the largest individual donation in the history of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF) on Thursday before serving as the keynote speaker during the organization’s fifth annual Legacy of Champions Luncheon. Close, who has worked extensively as a visible advocate to educate…

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Equality California announces initiative to end gun violence, calls for comprehensive gun safety legislation

LOS ANGELES – At a news conference Friday at Los Angeles City Hall together with state and local leaders, Equality California announced the launch of “Safe and Equal,” a campaign to end gun violence by advocating for tougher common sense gun safety laws at the federal and state levels, among other things. Equality California is…

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