HRC Foundation to partner with LGBT groups and American Red Cross on blood drive

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, is partnering with Los Angeles-area LGBT groups and the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Sept. 20th, 2014, designed to bring attention to outdated federal policy that bars donations based on sexual orientation. “The Food and Drug Administration’s discriminatory ban prevents many people who could provide life-saving…

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‘1Life Festival’ draws thousands and sets return for July 4, 2015

LOS ANGELES –  Thousands gathered at the NOS Event Center in Southern California Sat. July 5  for 1Life Festival – America’s First Gay Massive – exceeding producers’ expectations and building anticipation for next year’s second annual 1Life Festival 2015. www.1lifefest.com “After years of inspiration, 10 months of careful preparation and coordinating, 1Life Festival exceeded our expectations,” said 1Life…

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Marina Rice Bader’s directorial debut ‘Anatomy of a Love Seen’ premieres at ‘Outfest 2014’ (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES – Writer/director Marina Rice Bader (Exec. Producer of Elena Undone, A Perfect Ending) will make her directorial debut at the 32nd Annual Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival with the world premiere of her feature film entitled Anatomy of a Love Seen. Outfest – the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that promotes equality by…

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‘Reel to Real: Portrayals and Perceptions of Gays in Hollywood’ exhibition opens June 6 at The Hollywood Museum

LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood Museum presents an exclusive new exhibition –Reel to Real: Portrayals and Perceptions of Gays in Hollywood – an entertaining and informative retrospective of LGBT images in film and television throughout the decades. The showcase will run from June 6 to July 21, coinciding with LGBT Heritage Month and Outfest LA (July 10-20). Featuring photos, costumes, props…

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LA LGBT Center CEO announces name change and $25 million expansion plan

Lorri Jean, CEO of the L.A. LGBT Center, announced Tuesday a name and logo change for the organization in addition to a $25 million expansion plan that will create an all-encompassing LGBT campus in the heart of Hollywood. Frontiers LA.com reported that Jean, with longtime Center supporters Lily Tomlin and philanthropist Anita May Rosenstein, announced…

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HRC calls on organizations to avoid hotels owned by anti-LGBT Sultan of Brunei

WASHINGTON — Following Brunei’s decision this week to advance a series of penal code reforms that will include stoning as a possible punishment for relations between its LGBT citizens, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) sent letters today to the leadership of several organizations that currently plan to host events at American hotels owned by the…

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GMCLA announces honoree lineup for third annual ‘Voice Awards’

LOS ANGELES — The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), whose mission is to change hearts and minds through the power of music, announced an impressive lineup of honorees for the organizations 3rd annual Voice Awards to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Los Angeles, CA.  India’s Crown Prince Manvendra, the world’s…

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Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival premieres ‘Secrets and Toys,’ March 15 (VIDEO)

Los Angeles, Calif.– Secrets & Toys world premieres at Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival March 15 at 6 p.m. as a part of The Pink is the New Black Program at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Tickets:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/581459. Secrets & Toys is a new comedic film by…

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