News by subject: LGB

As announced today exclusively at Prime Time in Ottawa, Ont., Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, and Fuse Media, a Latino-owned multi-platform entertainment company...

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the leader in home fragrance, and part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, is proud to announce its continued support for the global non-profit Rainbow Railroad with the launch of two new, limited-edition...

Nearly two-thirds of employees think their companies are not doing enough to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace, according to the results of a new survey from WebMD Health Services....

The "Global Remote Pregnancy Monitoring Solutions Growth Opportunities" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.   The study covers the global remote pregnancy monitoring solutions market, offering an analysis of the latest...

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced that the organization's co-founder and esteemed broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will be this year's IWMF Courage in Journalism Leadership Honoree. In addition to her role as a...

In partnership with Union Theological Seminary Center for Community Engagement & Social Justice (CCESJ) Pride in the Pews will host The State of the Black Church: Reconciling Communities and Reimagining Inclusion 1-day, in-person symposium event on...

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the Out & About Festival, a celebration of music, nature and pride headlined by multi-Grammy Award...

Mirror Digital, a leading digital publishing network for Latinx, Black, Asian American & Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ+ audiences and creators, has been named a 2023 Ad Age Best Place to Work....

Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named to the first annual listing of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek. The listing recognizes the best workplaces in the U.S. for...

The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, today released Learn with Love, a documentary short film elevating the stories of three transgender young people and their relationships with the people who love...

With family so often associated with home, national homebuilder and land developer Taylor Morrison is enhancing its suite of employee perks to include additional family-forming benefits....

Voices of Note (VON) is a catalyst for social change. The renowned Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus and Atlanta Women's Chorus comprise the largest community music organization in the Southeast. Each...

Do No Harm has announced its latest initiative "Protecting Minors from Gender Ideology," an effort to educate policymakers and the public on the disastrous consequences of the unproven and often harmful practice known as "gender-affirming care."...

Today, Auschwitz Pledge Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a mission to fight indifference to discrimination in all forms, launches its Erase Indifference Initiative on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day....

Today, Auschwitz Pledge Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a mission to fight indifference to discrimination in all forms, launches its  Erase Indifference Initiative on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day. In recent years, a...

America's LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will once again find a vital lifeline this year stemming from the ongoing partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and...

Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of California announced last week the opening of its newest fertility center in East Bay. The center marks the third RMA location in Northern California, joining San Francisco and Palo Alto, adding to an...

Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, a Chapters Health System affiliate, today announced it fulfilled the required amount of LGBTQ+ Competency Training to earn a SAGECare Platinum Credential. The SAGECare Platinum credential recognizes...

PROUD Academy, in partnership with schools around New Haven and Fairfield Counties, will elevate student voices and celebrate how school choice empowers students and families at a showcase on Thursday, Jan. 26....

Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) is proud to announce the release of a new documentary film, "Music Triumphs Homophobia." The film chronicles the impact of BGMC's mission-driven music on audiences and BGMC members alike as they perform for audiences in...

myGwork, the largest global business platform for LGBTQ+ professionals, has launched the myGwork Academy to provide practical and relevant LGBTQ+ training and education that promises to create inclusive environments for all.?   A recent LinkedIn...

The It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year two of its 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices grants initiative. Grants of up to $10K each will be awarded to at least one...

The 2022 Gay Travel Awards? presented by GayTravel.com has released its official winners list. GayTravel Founder Steve Rohrlick said: "Once again, this year has been a challenging one for travelers. With the pandemic ebbing and flowing across the...

Laurel Fertility Care is pleased to announce that they recently launched a new website to improve their online presence. The new website offers a modern and inclusive feel to help individuals realize the benefits of choosing the clinic to help them...

California law firm Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that tenured transactional attorney Wesley King has been elevated to Partner, effective January 1, 2023. "Wesley has the skills and commitment to client service required from all...

Today, StopHIVATL, a healthcare consortium dedicated to promoting sexual health and harm reduction, announced their progressive program to distribute and provide free fentanyl test kits in metropolitan Atlanta counties. This latest community-centered...

Leader in the recruitment and support of prospective parents interested in fostering, Raise A Child announced that Founder & CEO Rich Valenza has been recognized as a "Visionary" and profiled in the 2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility...

RALIANCE, a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation, announced today that it will award a total of $300,000 grants to six organizations across the United States that will deploy tools of survivor empowerment and...

Roxanne Elizabeth Epperson, founder of Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR), knows the patterns of abuse which started when she was a child. At age...

It's time to say "Thank You": on International Thank You Day - January 11, 2023, Vienna-based NPO, One Life, announces the launch of  the Vienna International Pride Awards, a new annual campaign and event to thank and recognize...

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, convened a national roundtable with Indigenous leaders and partners and federal, provincial and territorial governments on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and...

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers  in Miami and Miami Beach this spring....

In a studio in the Okolona neighborhood of Louisville, acoustic goth rock duo The Dead Speak (members Jaime Muerte and Wayne Robinson) recently laid their song "Trigger Warning" in the capable hands of music producer and BlackRainbow Records founder,...

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring. Leading up to Pride...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement following a national roundtable with federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous representatives on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and...

Today, White Party Global (WPG) announces the return of the White Party Palm Springs 2023. Taking place May 12-14 in Palm Springs, CA this iconic weekend attracts thousands of attendees from around the world and has become a cornerstone of the LGBTQ+...

PMQ Investors, LLC, the parent company of Avita, a national health care services organization committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive health care solutions to underserved communities, has acquired Sarasota, Fla.-based Q...

In 2019, when J Mase III and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi started the #TransphobiaIsASin campaign, there were 25 anti-Trans bills introduced in the United States, a number that has increased every year since. 2022 alone saw over 155 anti-Trans bills. As...

Christian Scali and Stephen Lewis announce the opening of Villa Ardore (@VillaArdore), a traditional stone farmhouse that retains its Tuscan character while providing all the comfort and convenience that the luxury traveler expects. In Italian,...

Health Care Advocates International (HCAI), a nonprofit health and advocacy organization, announces the launch of The HCAI Fund. The mission of this grant-giving fund is to provide financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations that strengthen, serve...

Today, Destination Tomorrow, a national LGBTQ+ organization with centers located in the South Bronx and Atlanta, is announcing the recipients of the 2023-2024 TRANScend Community Impact Fund. Supported by Gilead Sciences, the fund addresses the...

Connor M. Whitaker, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his work as a Family Medicine Resident at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.     Dr. Whitaker earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master...

Quickplay, a cloud-native OTT platform provider focused on the Tier 1 market of operators and distributors, today announced its monumental year in which Quickplay grew its business by more than 300%, as the company continues to drive a wave of cloud...

Chaz Stevens, a well-known political activist from Deerfield Beach, FL is making waves against the lawmaker who wrote Florida's legally disputed "Don't Say Gay" bill. Earlier this month, the law's sponsor, Fl. State Rep. Joe Harding, resigned amidst...

Almost a year ago on an unseasonably cold and windy night in Palm Springs, California, a crowd of big-hearted philanthropists, community...

East Side Games Group Inc. ("ESGG" or the "Company"), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, along with their subsidiary company, East Side Games Inc. ("ESG"), announced today that it has expanded its partnership with a variety of...

Philanthropist, acclaimed artist, and multi-million dollar impact investor, Kwanza Jones donates over $2 million to provide access, equity, and educational opportunities for underrepresented groups.   Kwanza Jones impacts...

As part of the Chicago Auto Show's partnership with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), campaign submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Driving Influence Award. Show organizers are encouraging its automotive manufacturer...

Today, Rainbow Railroad released "No Safe Way Out: Human Rights Violations Against LGBTQI+ people under the Taliban". The report provides qualitative analysis based on 1,739 requests for help submitted to Rainbow Railroad between August 2021 and...

With President Biden recently signing historic legislation to enshrine marriage equality, the rainbow is a little bit brighter in America! And right on cue, a change is brewing in the beauty aisles of national retailers. According to a recent Neilsen...