News by subject: LGB

Every day, LGBTQI+ people around the world face discrimination, persecution, and violence, just because of who they are or who they love. In 2023, we continue to see LGBTQI+ rights under attack ? forcing people out of their homes and their...

Article 1 of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." The observation of Pride Month, which this June celebrates the contribution of lesbian, gay,...

This week, for the first time ever, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) issued a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans. According to the HRC, over 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed in state houses already this year, more than twice the total...

Showcasing its support during Pride Month, Pure for Men is preparing to relaunch its latest Stay Proud, Stay Ready campaign for 2023, which will run through the end of June. Elements will include social media, a limited-edition bottle featuring the...

Fastweb, the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, announces a new roster of their annual LGBTQ+ Community Scholarships & Internships for the LGBTQ+ student community and allies....

Stage and screen star Alan Cumming will join Cunard as part of the luxury cruise line's renowned Insights program on the December 8, 2023 Transatlantic Crossing on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2....

Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, released today The Push For Change: Examining LGBTQ+ Representation in Media and Advertising report, which highlights that gender diverse audiences are increasingly more welcoming...

Dorel Home's Queer Eye Home Collection proudly announces another year of partnership with The Ali Forney Center (AFC) in commemoration of Pride Month....

Leading Italian smart lighting brand, Twinkly, unveiled its new line of LED light effects on its Twinkly App in honor of Pride Month. Starting today, those with a Twinkly smart lighting products will have the option to create a colorful display using...

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. ("CMGR"), a social media firm and digital agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal with Matteo Lane.  Lane has appeared in two Netflix comedy series (The Comedy Lineup and Stand Out).  He is a...

The Ready Zone is proud to announce their recent certification as a Certified LGBTBE® through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. The Ready Zone is one of just over 2000 businesses in the U.S. who have this...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for the raising of the Pride flag on Parliament Hill, alongside Members of Parliament, and special guests. Date: June 8, 2023 Time:...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for the raising of the Pride flag on Parliament Hill, alongside Members of Parliament, and special guests. Date: June 8, 2023 Time:...

Transgender advocates from communities across the nation will discuss the impact of anti-trans laws and rhetoric at a Headliners Newsmaker on Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m....

New research from Thorn, a nonprofit that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse, finds that LGBTQ+ youth place enormous importance on online communities as places for exploration and perceived safety ? but these platforms also carry...

Books-A-Million, a leading national retail bookstore chain, is proud to announce its enthusiastic support and active involvement in Pride Month. With a range of Pride initiatives and partnerships, Books-A-Million aims to promote diversity, raise...

WHAT: Hard Rock International hosted a private event with Halsey to celebrate the start of Pride Month at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, where the brand was founded. This VIP event featured an intimate performance by the GRAMMY®-nominated,...

WHAT: Hard Rock International hosted a private event with Halsey to celebrate the start of Pride Month at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, where the brand was founded....

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...

Moms For America is hosting a press conference on Capitol Hill to urge the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 734 to protect both women's sports and female athletes. They will be joined by Members of Congress as well as female athletes and their moms. WHEN:   ...

As EverGlade Consulting passes its three-year milestone, supplier diversity is quickly becoming the cornerstone to a new era of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's evolving business ecosystem. Visibility and representation have been shown to...

Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The...

Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement...

Healthgrades, in collaboration with OutCare Health, has announced the launch of its new LGBTQ+ Affirming Care Designation on its website ? identifying healthcare professionals committed to providing treatment and affirming health services to LGBTQ+...

Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The...

Celebrate Pride Month: experience the magic of colourful Pride festivals here in Thailand, supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIAN+ community. Join the Spectacular Pride parade at Central World shopping center ? one of a leader of the celebration of...

Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to amplify their year-round commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community with a dynamic line-up that hits all the right notes throughout June and beyond. From a one-of-a-kind suite designed by Grammy®-winning singer...

Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. Across the country, 2SLGBTQI+ communities are facing an alarming rise in hate, and Pride organizations are...

Today Chipotle Mexican Grill reintroduced its 'Love What Makes You Real' campaign supporting the company's LGBTQIA+ team members and guests in honor of Pride month....

The Prime Video #NotJustForShow initiatives include a Prime Video Pride Parade float, an open-air viewing party for The Lake Season Two in Toronto, and a 24-hour campaign takeover of the largest Digital Board in Canada at Yonge-Dundas Amazon Canada's...

Identity Digitaltm, a leader in connecting the online world with domain names and related technologies, helps pave the way for LGBTQ+ businesses to succeed with new web addresses. As the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month, it is an opportune...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark four years since the publication of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: "Four years ago today, the sombre,...

LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrated each June, unites people across the United States and the world. Pride celebrates and uplifts lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. This vibrant celebration provides a powerful platform for queer...

The San Francisco Pride Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the headliners for this year's highly anticipated SF Pride celebration, taking place on June 24th and 25th. Leading the lineup of extraordinary talent will be the sensational artists...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, and Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, for...

Hard Rock International is celebrating its ongoing support of the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month by bringing to life the brand's core founding mottos, "Love All, Serve All" and "All Is One," while encouraging allies everywhere to "Love Out...

In celebration and support of diversity, inclusion, and individuality, Baggallini reveals their first Pride Collection and donation to GLAAD. Baggallini is proud to support the organization's mission to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive...

Hard Rock International is celebrating its ongoing support of the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month, bringing to life the brand's core founding mottos, "Love All, Serve All" and "All Is One," while encouraging allies everywhere to "Love Out...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, today launched "Mental Health Without Conditions," a compassionate Pride Month campaign for LGBTQ+ dignity and equality....

This June, Denver will celebrate Pride Month in support of the LGBTQ+ community with a variety of showcase events including  Denver PrideFest, recognized as one of the top 10 Pride events in the country. As the largest city in a 600-mile radius,...

To celebrate PRIDE 2023 and Kiehl's legacy of support to the LGBTQIA+ community, Kiehl's is proud to continue its philanthropic partnership for the 4th year in a row with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQIA+...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement to kick off Pride Season in Canada. "Today marks the start of Pride Season, which encapsulates a wide range of events held around the...

BMO is kicking off the second year of its Pride-themed "Rainbow Deposits" campaign, today through August 31. Canadians and Americans are invited...

To amplify and celebrate LGBTQIA-owned businesses during Pride Month and all year long, SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, asked LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and allies for their best advice. From providing ongoing...

As part of its ongoing mission to support and increase visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, the SKITTLES® brand is celebrating Pride 2023 by elevating LGBTQ+ stories through teaming up with Audible, actor and comedian Cameron Esposito's QUEERY...

Verb haircare announced today the launch of its pride campaign and year-round initiative aimed at bringing awareness to efforts of the Ali Forney Center (AFC) and its support of the LGBTQ+ youth community. Since 2022, Verb has worked in partnership...

In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is rolling out 100 rainbow-themed Bluebikes to help drive awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality during the month of June. The Proud bikes will be available across the...

This Pride Month, Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) is emphasizing its continued year-round efforts to spread joy and contribute to safe-space storytelling rooted in sharing and support...

Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is celebrating Pride Month through the launch of its Forever Pride collection and several partnerships with The Trevor Project and LGBTQ+ community leaders, who are sharing what...