LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The overdose death of 26-year-old Gemmel Moore and community relations with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department dominated the testimony at a recent public hearing of the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission on policing and human relations in the LGBTQ community and among women of color. Jasmine Abdullah of the…
International pop icon Pink releases the title track, “Beautiful Trauma” today (Listen above). The track is the second to be released from her highly anticipated seventh studio album due out October 13th via RCA Records. Fans who pre-order the album will receive “What About Us” and “Beautiful Trauma” instantly. “Beautiful Trauma” was written by Pink…
thursday, sept 28 Sam Wiles Sam Wiles is a comedian, writer and producer from the Midwest who got his start at the American Comedy Co. Sam has performed in clubs and in festivals across the country and has written for shows on NBC and TNT. He currently writes animated content for Bleacher Report and produces…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — At least one student from the Coachella Valley will find affording a higher education degree much easier next year, thanks to generous support from a Rancho Mirage couple. Retired judge Larry Fry and his husband, retired real estate professional Jeff Garatea have joined with Point Foundation (Point) to create the Fry-Garatea…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, a perennial audience favorite for keeping the laughter coming in her stage, TV and film roles, will receive the Point Legend Award at the annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala, Oct. 7 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes an individual who has achieved…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susan Davis has taken action to protect Dreamers and force a vote on the bipartisan DREAM Act, which would provide a permanent solution to allow young undocumented immigrants brought here as children to remain in this country legally. Rep. Davis and over 100 of her House Democratic colleagues signed a discharge…
RAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown Tuesday signed Senate Bill 214, legislation authored by Sen. Toni Atkins that will strengthen the capacity of the San Diego River Conservancy to protect and enhance historic, cultural and natural resources within the watershed along the 52-mile San Diego River. SB 214 builds upon Assembly Bill 392, legislation authored…
Arch-conservative former judge Roy Moore won Alabama’s Republican Senate nomination Tuesday over incumbent Luther Strange. Both President Trump and Vice President Pence had campaigned for Strange and a Mitch McConnell-aligned super PAC had spent millions of dollars to help the senator, but to no avail. “While we were honored to have fought hard for Big…
The “Elders React” video series brought together people of older generations to watch the Emmy-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race reality competition and offer their thoughts. Emotions ranged from surprise to confusion and laughter and everything in between. Check out the video above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford indicated in testimony that he opposes President Trump’s transgender military ban. Dunford told the Senate Armed Services Committee today, “I believe that any individual who meets the physical and mental standards … should be afforded the opportunity to continue to serve.” As reported…
