The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a Pride Video that salutes all LGBT Americans and encourages all to get outdoors and find our park! Announcing the video on Facebook, the Department stated: “This #PrideMonth, we recognize important LGBT historical sites and our continued work toward equality. Celebrate diversity on public lands: Get outside, find your…
Sunday June 12, West Hollywood will be home to the iconic 46th annual LA Pride Parade and is free for all to attend. Drawing in hundreds of thousands to the city yearly, the LA Pride parade celebrates the history of the LGBTQ movement and showcases its current diversity with its colorful array of parade entries…
LGBT activists gathered at the White House Thursday for President Obama’s eighth Pride reception. In remarks given by the president at the reception he talked about his administration’s efforts to expand rights to LGBT Americans. “Every brave American who came out and spoke out, especially when it was tough. Because of them, because of all…
President Barack Obama today endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, CNN reported. In a web video released today Obama said, “I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office.” “I want those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this incredible journey to be the first…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Pride today announced the 2016 recipients of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. Every year Pride accepts nominations from the community to recognize individuals, organizations, and groups who have contributed significantly to the LGBT community through their leadership, activism and fundraising efforts. This year’s recipients include: Community Grand Marshal – Michael…
LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker K. Rocco Shields hosts an exclusive screening of the award-winning, anti-bullying film Love is All You Need? in North Carolina Thursday, June 16. The movie is followed by a Q&A with Shields, lead actress Briana Evigan (Step Up 2) and other cast as well as Blake Cooper Griffin (Ride), Mike C. Manning…
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have made historic strides to expand opportunities and advance equality and justice for all Americans, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans. From major legislative achievements to historic court victories to important policy changes, the President has fought to promote the equal rights of all Americans…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — For the sixth year in a row, the LGBT Confex International Business & Tourism Forum will provide a meeting place for professionals and suppliers who see the LGBT community as an important market segment, as well as for businesses that offer an inclusive workplace. The World Trade Center in Mexico City…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Defense celebrated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Pride Month at a DoDPride celebration held at the Pentagon. Recognizing the importance of the occasion, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of LGBT military families, issued the following statement: “Today’s event was an incredibly…
Following news of Hillary Clinton’s New Jersey primary win last night, HRC President Chad Griffin hailed her historic victory, saying “Hillary Clinton made history tonight in more ways than one. As the first woman to secure the nomination of a major political party, she has shattered barriers that have persisted since this country’s founding. She…
