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OC Gay & Lesbian Center and OCEC Condemn Continued Bigotry of Boy Scouts of America, Call for Boycott
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) and Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) condemn the Boy Scouts’ decision to continue to exclude “open and avowed homosexuals." Both organizations urge parents to consider the message sent to our nation's young people -- including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth we serve -- when they allow their sons to participate in Boy Scouts of America. - July 20, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
J.P. Waty Launches International Gay-Friendly Job Site
Unlike other job sites Alligaytor.com is dedicated exclusively to LGBT friendly jobs worldwide. - July 13, 2012 - Alligaytor
The Ghosts of Stonewall: Clairvoyant Explores Stonewall Riot Karma in Gay Novel
As a clairvoyant, Alderin Ordell has seen glimpses of the afterlife. - July 11, 2012 - The Ghosts of Stonewall
Where’s My Lesbians’ Las Vegas International Drag Day Show to Feature Drag King/Queen, Burlesque and Comedy Acts at the LVCS Live Music Venue for Sin Sity Sisters Charity
For the 3rd consecutive year, Where’s My Lesbian is honored by having the charity “The Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” as the beneficiaries of the International Drag Day (IDD) Las Vegas celebration. The show will be at the LVCS Live Music Venue inside the Brass Lounge on Friday July 13th, 7pm – 9pm. The show will be followed by an after party at Drink in Drag, Krave’s newest LGBT bar. - June 18, 2012 - Where's My Lesbian
Spreaker Pulls Down Hate Speech by Gay-Bashing Radio Host Caiden Cowger
Reaffirms its principle about free speech in the web community. - June 09, 2012 - Spreaker
LGBT Community Centers Serve Over 1.7 Million People Annually
Despite the slow economic recovery, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community centers manage to provide vital resources to 1.7 million people annually according to a comprehensive report released today by CenterLink and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP). The 2012 LGBT Community... - June 08, 2012 - CenterLink
Denver, Colorado Attorney, Nancy L. Peterson, Releases Her New Website
Nancy L. Peterson is an experienced attorney in Denver, Colorado and has recently launched her new website, www.petersonlawllc.com. This website will ease the task of an online search for an attorney in the area of probate, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships or estate planning... - June 06, 2012 - The Peterson Law Firm, LLC
Orange County Gay & Lesbian Center Training LGBT Leaders of Tomorrow
Youth Empowered to Act (YETA), a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth leaders between the ages of 14 and 24 at the Orange County Gay & Lesbian Center, started a letter writing campaign, “Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years,” to ensure safe schools for all youth across Orange County. - June 06, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
Emily Smith Named as St. Louis Regional Director
By unanimous consent, the Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Emily Smith to serve as the foundation's Director serving the St. Louis Region. Also confirmed, two new board members Jazan Wallace and Amanda Beneze as ranking board members effective June 1st, 2012. - May 31, 2012 - Daniel McCree Foundation
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) at Fusion in Wilton Manors for Free
You are invited to attend a free 6 Week Course beginning May 9th on American Sign Language (ASL) hosted by Fusion in Wilton Manors. - May 24, 2012 - Fusion of Wilton Manors
Gc Media: Speaker of the New York City Council is Expecting Another Miracle
Nationwide campaign to raise $1 from 6,000 families for the Row with the Tide ocean rowboat is launched in New York City. - May 12, 2012 - GC Media
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
San Francisco Startup Releases iPhone App Focused on Gay Nightlife
App uses geo-location to help community find gay events nearby. iPhone app focused on gay & lesbian nightlife is available for free for a limited time. - April 18, 2012 - Wsup Co.
OutMilitary.com Officials Celebrate Gay Pride Events at Service Academies
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to support the recent formation of LGBT clubs on campus at many of the nation’s military academies, and various Gay Pride events taking place this week as well. Cadets in uniform at Norwich University,... - March 28, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
New Jersey Bullying Activist Speaks Out
James McLaughlin Raises His Voice to End Bullying and Help Victims with the Help of Driving Force Public Relations. - March 23, 2012 - Driving Force Public Relations
Estetica Thailandia Organizes Sex Change Surgery Tour in Thailand
Estetica Thailandia in collaboration with Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI) is organizing a GRS group project in Thailand. - March 21, 2012 - Benessere and Beauty (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
New Book on Horizon About Premarital Counseling for Gay Couples
A premarital guide of case studies illustrating real problems and creative solutions for the LGBT community published by ASD Publishing. - March 12, 2012 - ASD Publishing
New Writer Picks Up Where E. Lynn Harris Left Off
Since author Terry E. Hill’s first novel was released in January 2011, readers have been waiting anxiously for the sequel. Come Sunday Morning has since been acquired by more than 1,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and has been selected as best book of the month... - March 09, 2012 - When Sunday Comes Again
OutRaleigh 2012 Festival to Address Social Equality Concerns
The LGBT Center of Raleigh announces today that OutRaleigh 2012 will include expo booths and activities that address social, economic and legal inequalities faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. - March 08, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
ASD Publishing to Exhibit Diverse Books at Rainbow Book Fair in NYC
ASD Publishing joins over 100 exhibitors at the 4th annual Rainbow Book Fair in New York City. - March 07, 2012 - ASD Publishing
LGBT Media Company Unicorn Booty Averages 1 Million Uniques; Hires National Sales Director
Brian Devinney joins the UnicornBooty.com team to start connecting brands to Unicorn Booty's growing community of gay and allied readers. - March 03, 2012 - Unicorn Booty
WikiQueer Celebrates Inauguration: Online Encyclopedia and Resource for the LGBT Communities Launches
Non-profit wiki project allows global LGBT communities to document and edit their own collective knowledge on LGBT topics and compile information from other online projects. - March 03, 2012 - Aequalitas Project, Inc.
Center OC Welcomes New Executive Director
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today announced that it has hired Dr. Kevin O’Grady as its new Executive Director, effective March 5, 2012. O’Grady comes to The Center OC after serving as the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation... - February 16, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
GSN101: New GLBT Based Live Streaming Video Online Community
GSN101.com is the new GLBT video network that will bring non-pornographic community shows and events to your computer or mobile phone. - February 15, 2012 - GSN101
Joint Venture Partners in America and Thailand Announce the Launch of OutThai.com - a Social Network for Gay People of Thailand and Their Supporters in the United States
The creation of OutThai.com was motivated by the company's popular American site OutMilitary.com, which has a large number of Thai members. OutThai.com looks to satisfy a growing demand for gay social networking between Thailand and the United States. - February 14, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Discharged Under Don't Ask Don't Tell Six Years Later Service Member Reenlists
His dream of becoming a seagoing sailor was cut short by the discriminatory policy known as, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now, William Norman is back and ready for action. Earlier this week he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. - February 09, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Brooklyn Industries Celebrates Valentine’s Day by Giving Back with Their Latest Signature Tee
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Brooklyn Industries has designed a Special Edition Tee that not only celebrates beauty but celebrates a social cause and gives back to a community in need. - February 08, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife
A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
New York Life Coach Offers Help to Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Teens
William Constantine, a highly sought after Life Coach, is reaching out to Gay, Lesbian and Transgender teens who are having difficulty accepting their identity, dealing with bullying, or contemplating suicide. - January 20, 2012 - William Constantine
Texas Author Returns to His Roots for Book Signing
Author Gregory G. Allen will be in Dallas for a book signing of Well With My Soul on Wednesday December 21. - December 17, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Gay Lifestyle & Travel Magazine Now Available in Stores Throughout America
Gay lifestyle and travel magazine is only a year old and now available in Barnes and Noble nationwide. - November 24, 2011 - Connextions Magazine
HIV Positive in the U.S. Military
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to release a series of interviews from their members who served under Don't Ask Don't Tell. The second interview, from an HIV positive U.S. Navy E-4, Daniel Ianniello, spoke with OutMilitary.com about his career, gay Pride, and being diagnosed HIV positive. - November 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
OutMilitary.com Members Tell Their Story
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supports, is proud to release a series of interviews from their members who served under DADT. - November 06, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
The Independent Adoption Center Launches Open Portrait
IAC Starts Tumblr Blog Celebrating Lives Touched by Open Adoption - November 02, 2011 - Independent Adoption Center
Hanahan Mayor to Speak at Vigil for Victims of Anti-Gay Bullying
We Are Family hosts the second annual "It Gets Better, Charleston" candle light vigil to raise awareness of anti-gay bullying and to prevent suicides among LGBT teens. - October 26, 2011 - We Are Family
OutMilitary.com Adds "Military Spouse" Option for Those Married to, or in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union with, an LGBT Service Member
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to announce a new feature that better reflects the identity of the modern LGBT family. OutMilitary.com officials have added the “Military Spouse” option for those married to, or in a domestic partnership or civil union with, an LGBT service member. - October 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Family Drama Novel "Comes Out" on National Coming Out Day
"Well With My Soul" (ISBN: 978-0-9836049-07) is Gregory G. Allen’s debut novel. This story of two brothers attempting to find peace in their complicated individual lives over a fifteen year period will be released by ASD Publishing on October 11, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing
WingSpan Press Publishes "Gay: A New Path Forward" by Nicolas Janovsky
Nicolas Janovsky publishes book about Gay life and culture with the intent of providing a common language for all people to discuss and understand Gay individuals. - September 27, 2011 - WingSpan Publishing Inc
New Coaching Business Helps Gay Women Meet Their Potential
The benefits of coaching are life changing and powerful. Denise’s goal is to “empower gay women to step out, step up and step into their potential.” - September 24, 2011 - Emerge Into YOU!
Satori World Medical’s Global Transgender Program™ Provides Access for Patients Seeking Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery
Satori World Medical's Global Transgender Program™ provides individuals access to a high quality network of international hospitals and highly trained gender reassignment surgeons, at significant cost savings of up to 30-50% on surgical procedures compared with the U.S. The hospitals in... - September 23, 2011 - Satori World Medical
OutMilitary.com – a Social Network for LGBT Service Members – Official Statement in Regards to the Historic Repeal of DADT
OutMilitary.com official statement to the media in regards to to the historic repeal of DADT on September 20, 2011. - September 19, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"
American stage performer and star of Leave it on the Floor, Ephraim M. Sykes reviewed by Toronto.com as the "best of the lot." - September 18, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
The Center Orange County Welcomes New Interim Director
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today announced the departure of Executive Director Ginger Hahn. Ann Mason, who has worked at The Center for more than 16 years and has been Director of Mental Health Services for the past two years, has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director. Mason will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Center OC as the Board conducts a search for the next Executive Director. - September 11, 2011 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
New Orleans will host gathering of International Bullying Prevention Experts Nov. 6-8, 2011
Opportunity to hear top experts in the field share "best practices" in bullying and cyberbullying prevention at the International Bullying Prevention Association's conference in New Orleans. Experts include Dr. Dan Olweus, founder of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Horatio Sanchez, Michael Kimmel, Anne Collier, Nancy Willard, Stan Davis, and more. The conference theme is "From Risk to Resiliency." - September 10, 2011 - International Bullying Prevention Association
rainbowweddingclergy to Perform Gay Weddings on Fire Island New York
Rev Alison Caiola of www.rainbowweddingclergy, top wedding officiant for NY Gay Weddings helps the marital tide come in for Fire island. - August 13, 2011 - rainbowweddingclergy.com
Pre-Marital Counselor & Mediation Expert Presents "I do: from Vows to Reality" on September 25 at the James Hotel in Chicago
John Hassey, ordained minister and one of Chicago’s leading marriage advocates, hosts an interactive workshop for couples and newlyweds; provides tips and tools essential for marital bliss. - August 13, 2011 - John Hassey
The Famous XLSior International Gay Dance Festival Will Take Place on Mykonos Island from August 24th Till Sunday August 28th. 2011
All the best Global Clubbing Brands all united for the first time in the one XLsior Festival on Mykonos island: For its 3rd year the Festival full of intense vibrancy and mind-blowing events returns to host the hottest boys in the world, best DJs, performers & stage stars. - July 31, 2011 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
Free Wedding Ceremony for Couples in NYC on Sunday July 24th at Washington Square Park
Couples can get married for free at Washington Square Park on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by Mary C. Pugh, wedding officiant. - July 24, 2011 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
OutMilitary.com – A Social Network for LGBT Service Members – Statement on DADT Repeal Certification
OutMilitary.com official statement to the media in regards to President Obama’s certification of DADT repeal. - July 23, 2011 - OutMilitary.com