Gloria Estefan to be honored at annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala – Miami

WASHINGTON, D.C. — International superstar Gloria Estefan will be honored at the 2017 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala – Miami. The annual fundraising event will take place at 6:30pm Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Gloria Estefan will be presented with the National Leadership Award for her work to support lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

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World OutGames Miami cancels almost all sporting events as fraud investigation opens

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The organizers of the World OutGames that were scheduled to begin in Miami May 26, have abruptly announced the cancellation of the majority of the sporting events. The Board of Directors of World OutGames made the announcement Friday by email and on Facebook: “It is with deep regret that due to…

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Fourth Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference to be held in Miami, May 26 – May 29,

MIAMI, Fla. – Thought leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for the 4th Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference, May 26 – 29, as part of World OutGames Miami 2017, the world’s largest 10-day Sports, Culture and Human Rights event. This well-orchestrated conference will offer a world view of human rights with representation…

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First public art sculpture honoring LGBTQ champions unveiled in Miami

MIAMI, Fla. — The City of North Miami unveiled a new sculpture installation this past Saturday, March 4th, that was commissioned by the municipality to “Celebrate the legacy of Miami-Dade County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer champions and the historic milestones of the LGBTQ community,” said Scott Galvin, the Councilman for the City of North…

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World OutGames Miami announces initial round of speakers for Global Human Rights Conference

MIAMI – World OutGames Miami 2017, a ten-day multi-sport, human rights and cultural event held from May 27 until June 4, 2017, has confirmed the initial roster of notable activists, thought leaders and community figures to headline the Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference. The three-day conference (May 26-29) will feature as many as 25 speakers…

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World OutGames Miami gains support from the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

MIAMI – World OutGames Miami 2017, a ten-day multi-sport, human rights and cultural event from May 27 until June 4, 2017, has joined forces with the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (IIREHR) in support of the World OutGames Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference. Their vital support will aid in developing the 3-day…

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World Outgames Miami condemns Daily Beast article targeting LGBT Olympians

Thursday morning, The Daily Beast published an article titled “I Got Three Grindr Dates in an Hour in the Olympic Village,” which World OutGames Miami has condemned as ” …a gay witch-hunt that harms LGBT individuals.” World OutGames Miami described the piece written by Nico Hines as, ” …a shameful example of the everyday struggles…

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Broadway producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to be honored at 2016 LGBTQ Task Force Gala in Miami

MIAMI, Fla.,—Broadway musical theater producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will be honored at the 2016 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala—Miami. The annual fundraising gala will take place on Saturday, October 8, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140). Rudetsky and Wesley will be presented with the National Leadership Award…

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