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Daniel Mackey’s New Book, "The Journey to Sunny Palms," is a Passionate and Fun Homage to the Thrill of First Love and the Extraordinary Bond Between Same-Sex Couples

Recent release “The Journey to Sunny Palms,” from Newman Springs Publishing author Daniel Mackey, is a moving gay love story following new couple Damon and Cory on their adventure to Sunny Palms. Lighthearted and upbeat, Mackey’s tale provides a much-needed beacon of hope for LGBTQ readers. - May 25, 2023 - Newman Springs Publishing

Breaking the Rules Will Debut in 2023 a New Indie Feature from VanderHart Productions

A new feature film comedy is slated for release in 2023 from VanderHart Productions. The same company that brought you the campy comedy Homewrecker. This new release comically explores open relationships vs. monogamy with humor, pathos and ultimately a better understanding of love. - May 20, 2023 - VanderHart Productions

Cross-Genre Author Nails First Place Wins

Cross-genre author Juliet Rose has added to an extensive collection of book award wins with two Gold Medals for her newest novel "Carrying the Dead." Juliet has now won twenty-seven awards for her six published novels ranging from contemporary fiction to horror. - April 22, 2023 - Above the Rain Collective

Women's Weekend Russian River 2023: Revival & Reconnection

The new producers of Women's Weekend Russian River 2023, Shug-Dogg Productions, invites all LGBTQIA+ Women to this year's event. The weekend promises to provide a sense of community, connection, and celebration, and takes place from May 12-14, 2023 at the R3 Hotel in Guerneville, CA. This year's... - April 11, 2023 - Shug-Dogg Productions

E-UPHORIA, by Alessia Moccia, Debuts Damn Sexy Art Show at Selina Chelsea; a New Art Series Offering Immersing Experiences in the Heart of Manhattan

E-uphoria announces the launch of "Damn Sexy" on April 13 from 6 pm, which celebrates the diverse and multi-faceted concept of sexiness. Featuring works from talented niche artists, "Damn Sexy" is a captivating and thought-provoking exhibition. The exhibition challenges the common perception that "sexy" is limited to erotic content and instead explores the various aspects of life that can embody sexiness. - April 07, 2023 - E-uphoria

LA’s Newest LGBT+ Entertainment Curators Launch as No Better Events

No Better Events, a curated event planning company that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to announce its official launch. Founded by Devin Dygert and Cody Vann, the company was born out of a desire to create the events they themselves wanted to attend but couldn't find. With a combined... - February 25, 2023 - No Better Events

DHS Awards $348,859 to The Foster Lane

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded The Foster Lane $348,859 to bring 23 parenting workshops to parents and people who support families in the Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) Waiver program. This funding is part of a total of $17.3 million awarded to 69... - February 03, 2023 - The Foster Lane

No Better Events is Los Angeles's Newest LGBT Connector

No Better Events, a leading LGBT+ curated event company, is thrilled to announce the launch of "Speed Connections," a unique take on the traditional speed dating concept. The event on February 4 is open to individuals of all orientations, gender identities, relationship statuses and is... - January 29, 2023 - No Better Events

Dunedin Chamber of Commerce Hires AMG Group Music Events to Produce Dunedin Pride Week 2023

The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the hiring of AMG Group Music Events, LLC to produce the events for Dunedin Pride Week 2023. AMG Group Music Events, LLC has a wealth of experience producing large-scale events in the Dunedin community and surrounding areas. As a complete... - January 18, 2023 - AMG Group Music Events, LLC

Greg Rosenberg Named 2022 LGBT Best Real Estate Agent in Hampton Roads - Readers Choice Award

Greg Rosenberg, Realtor®, one of Hampton Roads premiere solo real estate professionals, announced today that his business was named the winner of Outwire Magazine’s 2022 GAY HRVA Reader Choice Award for Best Real Estate Agent. This award highlights Greg’s dedication to serving the... - January 15, 2023 - Live in HR Inc.

Author Richard A. McFarland's New Audiobook, “God's Children on a Less Traveled Path,” Argues Why Christians Must Accept the LGBT Community to Truly Follow Christ's Image

Recent audiobook release “God's Children on a Less Traveled Path,” from Audiobook Network author Richard A. McFarland, challenges listeners to consider why discrimination against the LGBT community must be reexamined within the Christian church. Using Biblical passages and his own experiences, McFarland reveals how this change will ultimately lead to a brighter future for the church of Christ. - January 13, 2023 - Audiobook Network

"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening

Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc

Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator

Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media

Transgender Dating App Translr Helps More U.S. Transgender Adults Get Out of Dating Difficulties

Justin, CEO of Translr, the top transgender dating app claims that registration has increased by over 50% in the past month. Now, it ranks first on the iTunes transgender dating list with 1M users. With the rapid growth of its users, its team considers adding a new version with stunning features... - December 19, 2022 - Translr Team

City of Palm Springs Invites Local Families to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17

BMW of Palm Springs and Porsche Palm Springs Partner to Help Make the Holidays Merrier for Children Across the Coachella Valley. - December 03, 2022 - PSGSL

Olympic Diving Legend Greg Louganis to Auction Off Memorabilia to Benefit Children & the LGBTQ+ Community

The auction, which takes place on GregLouganis.com through Dec. 4, will benefit Children’s Rights and The Damien Center. - November 18, 2022 - Greg Louganis

Landmark 1983 Book "A Secret I Can't Tell" About LGBTQ Families, Now Updated & Reissued

First published in 1983, "A Secret I Can't Tell" was the only record of American same-sex-headed household family life during the homophobic Moral Majority. Now, updated and reissued, it draws a direct line between Anita Bryant and the “Save Our Children coalition” of the 1970s and today’s anti-LGBTQ political climate. With new interviews and a new foreword, the book provides an unparalleled look at how far we’ve come and underscores how close we are to returning to a dark past. - November 16, 2022 - Joe Gantz

Local Nonprofits Co-host All-Women Lineup for “Blue Christmas & Festivus” Concert

Herizon Music Foundation, Girls Rock Austin, and Texchromosome are co-hosting “Blue Christmas Concert & Festivus” at Opal Divine’s on December 10, 2022 at 4:30pm CT. Proceeds benefit education, work experience, and role-modeling programs helping women in music achieve merit-based success. - November 14, 2022 - Herizon Music Foundation

Former Major League Baseball and McDonald’s Global Diversity Executive Wendy Lewis, LLC Launches AllySHIFT® Episode 1 in Kansas City, MO; Featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones

Diversity, equity and inclusion practice firm Wendy Lewis, LLC. announces the launch of AllySHIFT®, a progressive and seismic platform for advocacy and sustainable equity. - November 07, 2022 - AllySHIFT®

The Last Gay Conservative Podcast Stands Up to the Liberal Narrative One Episode at a Time

The podcast aims to eliminate political stereotypes and drill down to the truth that the public deserves to know. - October 10, 2022 - Last Gay Conservative

Vivid Photo Archive of Eccentric Performing Artists in "DON'T MISS THIS!"

New Performing arts book released by Vaudevisuals Press. "DON'T MISS THIS! A DECADE OF ECCENTRIC PERFORMING ARTS." Photography by Jim R. Moore. - October 07, 2022 - Vaudevisuals Press

Minneapolis' Only 24 Hour Restaurant Relocates and Expands to Include a Drag Venue, Craft Cocktail Lounge and 2 Outdoor Patios

The Nicollet Diner has transformed the once iconic Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse downtown Minneapolis into their modern take on the classic 24 hour diner, a new drag venue and a craft cocktail lounge in Nicollet Mall. The grand opening of the new drag venue, Roxy's Cabaret is Saturday, October 1 with a cocktail reception at 5:30 PM in the craft cocktail lounge, On the RoX and a drag show in the Cabaret at 7PM with limited availability for press. - September 27, 2022 - The Nicollet Diner

United Staffing Associates Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

Privately owned staffing firm which owns 16 California and 1 Nevada location announces 20-year anniversary. - August 16, 2022 - United Staffing Associates, LLC

4West Lounge, Harlem's Premier LGBTQ+ Bar, Celebrates Its First Anniversary

4West Lounge has become Harlem’s premier LGBTQ+ bar lounge where “You can be You and Free.” 4West prides itself on hosting diverse, curated events for guests to connect, grow and be entertained. It is home for everyone - from creatives to corporate managers to stay-at-home entrepreneurs - where they can come together and have their social and entertainment needs met in an environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of skin color or orientation. - August 03, 2022 - 4WestLounge

Women Who CAN Holds Largest Cannabis Event Highlighting Women of Color

Women Who CAN Business Expo, now in its forth year, is the largest one day event showcasing speakers and businesses owned by women of color in the legal cannabis industry. - July 30, 2022 - Women Who CAN

New Independent Film "Fetish," Directed by Gender-Fluid Director

Chainreaction Studio presents "Fetish," an independent film directed by gender-fluid director Alexa Makky. “Fetish” is an erotic drama film following the story of Oskar Pratz, a handsome, successful, and manipulative man with a strong fetish for nylons. At first, this seems... - July 19, 2022 - Chainreaction Studio LLC

Logan Woods Featured on 6x Glamour Magazine’s Cover

Logan Woods, Model and Instagram Influencer, Featured on 6x Glamour Magazine. - July 07, 2022 - Logan Woods

You:Flourish Selects AppIt to Develop the First Wellness & Behavioral Health App Serving the LGBTQ+ Community

AppIt Ventures, an award-winning, woman-owned custom software development company, has been selected by You:Flourish to design the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application created specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Working with a team of wellness and behavioral... - June 16, 2022 - AppIt Ventures

Janora McDuffie & Wife Leila Ryan to Attend White House Pride Celebration

The 2022 Academy Awards voice announcer, Janora McDuffie, and LAPD SWAT Officer Leila Ryan joined the list of White House attendees for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 15. McDuffie, as the first openly gay announcer for this year's 94th Academy Awards and Leila Ryan, as a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and the second woman in the organization's history. - June 16, 2022 - Janora McDuffie

AIDS Walk South Dallas 2022

11th Anniversary of AIDS Walk South Dallas - 5K Walk - Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8AM - June 11, 2022 - AIDS Walk South Dallas

Sidekick Productions is Producing Their First Feature Film, the World’s First Queer, Fat-Positive Horror Film – And You Can Help

From the mind of Joshua R. Pangborn, creator of the queer hits Skeleton Crew and Demon Doctor, comes A Taste of Youth, co-directed by Pangborn and NBC’s The Voice’s Nakia. - June 05, 2022 - SideKick Productions

Teas Etc.’s PRIDE Green Tea Blend Does Double Duty Supporting Local and National Programs for LGBTQ Youth

Teas Etc. is brewing acceptance in their support of The Trevor Project and their local Fernandina Beach Pride Event with a colorful tea that is purple, delicious and gives back to LGBTQ Youth. - May 27, 2022 - Teas Etc., Inc.

Douglas Bell’s Debut Novel, “Cake Walk,” Receives Praise from Transgender Readers

Riveting story of authentic love, loss, and family with an underlying message that confronts conformity and promotes radical self-acceptance. - May 26, 2022 - Douglas Bell Books

Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Bash Introducing Debbie Wileman

It’s the worldwide celebration of the 100th Birthday of one of the Greatest Performers of our time, starring overnight internet sensation Debbie Wileman in an uncanny recreation of the sound of Judy Garland. Wileman has gained over 1 million online views for her spot-on recreation of Judy Garland and she is now, direct from London, onstage to dazzle Judy’s fans as well as her new followers. Fresh off her newest album release, “I’m Still Here” orchestrated, conducted & produced by Steve Orich. - May 20, 2022 - Stander Group Inc.

First Stark Pride Festival Set for June 11, 2022

Thousands are expected for the inaugural LGBTQ+ event in downtown Canton, Ohio. - May 08, 2022 - StarkPride

Good Coworking Launches Brazen Scholarship for 2022, Supporting the Business Incubation & Growth of BIPOC + LGBTQIA Entrepreneurs

Good Coworking announced the call for applications for year two of its Brazen Scholarship, which provides one year of coworking for an underrepresented entrepreneur who is in an incubation of growth phase of their business. - February 09, 2022 - Good Coworking LLC

Executive Leadership Coaching in High Demand, Mariposa Leadership, Inc. Brings on Four New Coaches and Celebrates 25 Years in Business

While some businesses pulled back on leadership development during the pandemic, many continued to use executive coaches to support high-level leaders as they navigated through unprecedented uncertainty. And now, businesses are beginning to turn to the future with more optimism and are... - December 03, 2021 - Mariposa Leadership, Inc.

Gay, Disabled Texas Man Files Federal Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against Mortgage Giant LoanDepot & Its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh

LoanDepot, Inc. and its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh have been sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Trevor Dickens, a gay, disabled man, allegedly a former LoanDepot employee who was subjected to discrimination based on his disabilities and sexual orientation while employed at LoanDepot's Plano, Texas office. - November 22, 2021 - Robinius, Epsinosa & Wietzel

Here TV Launches New Series “Collar Confessions”

HERE TV, America’s first and largest LGBTQ+ premium subscription TV and streaming service, has launched a new scripted series based on the Dwight Allen O’Neal novel “Collar Confessions: Sharing the Man of God.” The new series “Collar Confessions” is written and... - October 14, 2021 - Here TV

NY AG Letitia James, Pose Star Dominique Jackson Among Honorees at Hetrick-Martin Institute Gala - The LGBTQ+ Youth Organization’s Annual Emery Awards Takes on New Format

HMI will be hosting their annual Emery Awards on November 18, 2021 at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in NYC. The event will celebrate the Kiki community and ballroom culture with a Ballroom Showcase and Photo Exhibition featuring some of the most important ballroom icons that have shaped the community, including an in-depth look into the Kiki scene. Honorees include NY AG Letitia James, "Pose" Star Dominique Jackson, Aisha Diori, Luna Luis Ortiz, Raul R. River and the late Arbert Santana. - October 09, 2021 - Hetrick-Martin Institute

GivingTuesday Announces 2021 Cohort of the Starling Collective

Today, GivingTuesday announced the Starling Collective’s newest cohort: 50 grassroots activists, artists, organizers and changemakers inspiring generosity in innovative and creative ways to tackle critical issues and heal their communities. The Starling Collective is a global fellowship... - October 05, 2021 - GivingTuesday

Serpentine Pink, a Hard Knock Productions Film, Receives Coveted ReFrame Stamp

Serpentine Pink, an LGBTQ+ neo-noir film confronting abuse and trauma, receives coveted ReFrame Stamp - an inclusivity recognition award created by Sundance Institute and Women in Film celebrating a female-led production. - September 29, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions

Tequila Has Become the New Bourbon Whiskey

Inclusive Brands introduces Extra Anejo and Cristalino Tequila. The meaning of the word Inclusivo "Inclusive" is straightforward it encompasses all and excludes none. Join Inclusive Brands in supporting their vision promote an environment where inclusivity and inclusion occur naturally. - September 16, 2021 - Inclusive One World Brands

Joy Nash Joins Cast of LGBTQIA+ Film Serpentine Pink

Joy Nash joined the cast of Serpentine Pink - an LGBTQ+ neo-noir set in the desert-weird world of Joshua Tree, CA, confronting domestic violence and the trauma that stems from it. - August 09, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions

"Waltzing a Two-Step: Reckoning Family, Faith, and Self" by Dan Juday is a Cautionary Tale That Resonates in 2021, an Unsettled Time Like the 60s and 70s; LGBTQ Memoir

Author Dan Juday grew up in the conservative, protestant Midwest, feeling like an outsider at school and home in Indiana. His journey of discovery involves his Catholic upbringing, understanding his disdain of machoism and love of peaceful relationships. Taking place during the 60s and 70s, with stories from his youth that echo many of today’s issues. His writing shows his compassion through tough and good times. Engaged to a French girl in college, breaking up began his acceptance of Self. - July 30, 2021 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press

P1Presses Latest Release "My Life Being a Sensitive" Receives Accolade from Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly's review of "My Life Being A Sensitive" says, "This novel fully embraces the tropes of the supernatural genre. LGBTQ+ characters make this l tale all the more interesting." An "engaging supernatural drama and romance!" - July 30, 2021 - P1EG

Seizing the Moment: Nod Head Records’ Dres Smuzic Helping Forge Path for LGBTQ Artists