News by subject: LGB

Today through November 24, Black Black Friday, a powerful call to action spearheaded by social enterprise Intentionalist, ad agency DNA, and premier supporter BECU, encourages consumers to shop at Black-owned businesses in the greater Seattle area as...

ConceiveAbilities, a pioneering surrogacy agency committed to supporting all who aspire to build a family, applauds a groundbreaking development in the United States. The official definition of infertility has undergone a significant expansion,...

The Meteor?a media company focused on gender and racial justice? announced the second annual Meet the Moment, a powerful event of ideas and inspiration, on Saturday, November 11th at the Brooklyn Museum. Meet the Moment will feature talks,...

The Sigourney Award Trust annually rewards achievements that advance psychoanalytic thought and principles worldwide with international recognition and a substantial cash prize. This year, distinguished judges evaluated exceptional submissions and...

Desjardins Insurance is pleased to announce the launch of Family Focus, an expansion of its existing service offer. This initiative provides comprehensive group insurance coverage designed to address the diverse needs of individuals having difficulty...

Catholics for Choice, which uplifts and amplifies the voices of the majority of Catholics who believe in reproductive freedom, issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the first meeting of Pope Francis's Synod on Synodality on October...

Women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people in northern communities face unique economic challenges ? and spearhead unique but under-resourced initiatives to address them. Definity Insurance Foundation is announcing a transformative...

Set in 1943 'In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield' centers on the two year correspondence between 19-year-old gender confused Tedd Burr and famous Kings Row author Henry Bellamann. The currently released YouTube pilot for the proposed six-part limited TV...

More than 200 people attended a sold-out, star-studded fundraiser to celebrate the launch of the book First to Leave the Party. The gala was held at The 519 with Tynomi Banks as the M.C. and included a reading by Ann-Marie MacDonald and performances...

Catholics for Change in Our Church (CCOC), an independent organization of Catholics seeking a greater role for the laity in the Church, will be holding an inclusive Mass on...

A recent national Wakefield survey commissioned by LATV, an English-speaking Latino entertainment network for Gen Z and Millennial Latinos, revealed that 44% of young American American Latinos feel negatively represented in mainstream American media....

FOLX Health, the digital healthcare service provider designed by and for the LGBTQIA+ community, today announced that it is now an in-network healthcare provider with regional and national health plans, including Blue Shield of California, offering...

View Trailer + Key Art HERE Download Fact Sheet HERE Download Press Notes HERE A groundbreaking dating reality show, achieving a historic international milestone as the first of its kind selected for a film festival in Taiwan.Strictly non-scripted, a...

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the time of year to spotlight the thousands of dogs across the U.S. in need of new homes and loving families. YuMOVE, a high-quality joint supplement for dogs and the American Kennel Club's official dog joint...

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer-owned global hop supplier, is pleased to announce the pre-order opening of their 7th Annual Pink Boots Blend in partnership with Pink Boots Society (PBS). Yakima Chief Hops creates the blend each year with a...

Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that it has earned Diversity Lab's 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification, marking the fifth consecutive year the firm has attained this important distinction. The Mansfield Rule is a...

Do No Harm, a prominent national nonprofit committed to safeguarding healthcare from radical and divisive ideology, published the first-of-its-kind Detransitioner Bill of Rights. This pioneering model legislation is designed to provide support and...

Today, The Social Impact Center announced "Coming Out Green"  in Los Angeles, part of the first-ever Circa queer histories festival.  The multimedia activation and celebration features 20 LGBTQ+ California leaders who have shaped the past, present,...

Out is excited to unveil its annual Out100 list, a hallmark celebration spotlighting the year's most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ figures. The Out100 is the magazine's most esteemed tradition, now entering its 29th year running and serving as a...

Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives and has profound effects on our communities. Understanding and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial step to advancing gender equality in Canada. Today, Lisa Hepfner,...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

As companies worldwide face opposition to their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, two-thirds (66%) of employees from...

In honor of today's recognition of World Mental Health Day, Beyond Sport and the Z Zurich Foundation (the Foundation) in collaboration with Zurich North America have officially launched "Head in the Game," a comprehensive program to positively impact...

ShareWell, the first peer support platform connecting people over shared life experiences for healing and connection, today announced a new partnership with Active Minds, the nation's leading nonprofit organization mobilizing youth and young adults...

Mind Share Partners, a national nonprofit working to improve workforce mental health, and Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today released their third report that gauges attitudes of U.S. workers on mental...

In a continuing effort to address California's growing housing affordability crisis and racial homeownership divide, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (C.A.R.) Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) will provide another $500,000 in closing cost...

Puerto Vallarta, situated along Banderas Bay on Mexico's Pacific coast, has been named one of the Best Cities in the World in CondI Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards. Recognized for its exquisite blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and...

Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevents them from actively participating...

Violet, the first-ever cultural competence analytics and training platform for providers, and TimelyCare, higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, have released a case study today demonstrating the benefits of...

APLA Health announced that the 38th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles will be held in the City of West Hollywood, on Sunday, October 15. Individuals and Teams can register now at no cost on the AIDS Walk Los Angeles website (www.aidswalk.la). They can use...

The Center for Black Equity (CBE) today called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Tobacco Products to grant broad approval to a full range of nicotine e-cigarettes, also known...

The Community Spirit Vodka, the award-winning B Corp-certified brand that exists to celebrate and support community, has partnered with One Grand Books to curate a selection of books by queer authors in celebration and recognition of LGBTQ+ History...

Illume Fertility, a leading modern fertility practice whose exceptional quality of care helps hopeful parents grow their families, has announced its founder and Medical Director, Dr. Mark Leondires, has co-authored the first...

In response to the recent congressional committee banning books and resources for certain LGBTQ+ federal employees, the author of one of the listed books, Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. "The Gay Leadership Dude®") has decided to give away the queer...

MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") proudly returns for the 17th consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the annual Las Vegas Pride Parade, scheduled for Friday, October 6 in downtown Las Vegas....

The governments of Canada and British Columbia along with the City of Vancouver announced combined funding of more than $91 million for a major affordable housing project that will build 154 new homes for people living and working in Vancouver....

Today, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and 17 partner organizations announced the formation of the Data Equity Coalition, a new partnership to improve health outcomes through better, more...

GumGum, a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform, announces remarkable results of its pro-bono CTV In-Video campaign with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people....

Nation's oldest and largest legal non-profit advocating for the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities marks its #unprecedented past and #unstoppable future with advocacy events throughout the month of October  The nonprofit organization, along with its donors...

Granite Telecommunications, a $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to multilocation businesses and government agencies, today announced that Granite President and CEO Rob Hale was named to the Boston Business Journal's...

Urban Health Partnerships (UHP), a prominent South Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to public health, proudly announces receipt of a $1.1 million award this year with an anticipated overall award of $6 million over 5 years (09/21/2023 -...

Eastern Michigan University is working to improve the mental health of college students with a new visual podcast, "Enlighten U." The first episode aired Sept. 15 and can be found on EMU's YouTube Channel and all major podcast platforms....

Elevated Access is pleased to announce that it has completed its 400th flight since its founding in April 2022.  Elevated Access, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is a volunteer pilot network that has flown passengers over 250,000 miles across the...

Joseph & Norinsberg LLC announced today a civil action case in the New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, resulting from allegations that their client, Jahmelia "Jay" Peters, was denied a Starbucks promotion despite her previous experience in...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is calling on all levels of government to take swift and supportive action in support of families...

Revry, the first global LGBTQ+ streaming service, is proud to announce the return of the annual Queer X Awards on October 11, 2023, to mark National Coming Out Day. Presented by Discover, this prestigious event recognizes and honors outstanding...

Insp?r Carnegie Hill, a luxury senior living community located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, proudly announces its recognition as a 2023 SAGECare Platinum Credentialed Provider. The achievement demonstrates the brand's ongoing commitment to...

In a remarkable achievement, Foothills student Jay Knopf has been selected to join the 2023/24 Minister's Youth Council, representing the voice of Alberta's junior and senior high school students in shaping the future of education in the province....

The headline-grabbing surrender of Katherine Ann Power after 23 years as a fugitive captured the nation's attention thirty years ago. Now, Katherine Power is ready to share her incredible story in a poignant and compelling memoir Surrender: My...

An annual survey of physical and sexual violence suffered by Californians documents for the first time the higher incidence of violence among non-binary and transgender people. One in 20 California adults has experienced physical violence (5%) in the...