BOSTON — This June, WORLD Channel programming showcases compelling stories that explore the ongoing battle for equality with a special look at LGBT communities in recognition of Pride Month. This focused programming includes the season 2 finale of America ReFramed, and the season 7 premiere of Global Voices, the critically acclaimed international documentary television series broadcasting…
With the recent string of gay legal victories coupled with the announcement of several sports figures coming out, the WNBA has announced a new marketing campaign aimed squarely at the LGBT community, reports the Associated Press. “Amid a surge of public opinion in favor of gay rights in the U.S., the WNBA is launching a…
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Pride has announced its 2014 Spirit of Stonewall Award winners, who will be honored at the Spirit of Stonewall Rally, taking place Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m., at the Hillcrest Pride Flag. The annual awards are designed to honor individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact on…
The San Diego Pride Military Contingent Committee is hosting its first annual fundraiser Thursday May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Harvey Milk’s American Diner, 535 University Ave. in San Diego. There will be happy hour drinks, delicious food, raffles and an opportunity to meet veterans, service members, community activists, friends and family. Come out and show…
LOS ANGELES — Dario, the openly gay pop star featured by San Diego LGBT Weekly in March will debut his highly anticipated sixth album, Evolution, this Tuesday followed by a star studded CD release celebration in Hollywood May 4. The event will include opening performances, one of which will be from the season three X…
DHAKA — Using the Bangladesh’s New Year festivities, LGBT community members marched wearing the colors of the rainbow as an act of defiance and an appeal for the Muslim-majority country to change its law that considers same-sex relations as “unnatural” and a crime, reports GayAsiaNews.com. “Whether you are pro or anti LGBT, you cannot help…
LOS ANGELES — Here TV (www.heretv.com), America’s only gay television network, today announced the premiere of the first three episodes of the new webseries Guy Dubai: International Gay Spy exclusively on the network’s YouTube Premium channel. Each episode of Guy Dubai: International Gay Spy finds its eponymous star, played by TJ Hoban, working to solve…
THAILAND — Asia’s most picturesque resort is set to embrace the LGBT community during the upcoming Phuket Pride Week in what is likely to be a record for Thailand tourism. GayAsiaNews reports that Although Thailand does not recognize marriage between same-sex couples, Phuket is being promoted as one of the best places in the world…
Boy George, the hit making wunderkind from the 1980s whose chart-topping singles included “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya,” “Miss Me Blind” and “Church of the Poison Mind,” is set to kickoff Israeli Pride in the southern port city of Eliat. The festivities, which run from May 15 to the…
SAN DIEGO — Actress, television star, and renowned transgender advocate Laverne Cox is coming to San Diego to be the keynote speaker for San Diego Pride’s annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally and flag raising this summer. The rally will be held Friday, July 18 at 6:00 pm adjacent to the Hillcrest Pride Flag at the…
