News by subject: LGB

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced that Sandra Kozero earned the credentials of Board Certified Paralegal in Family Law. Ms. Kozero has been a paralegal at The Whitley Law Firm, P.C. in Bexar County, Texas since August of 2015....

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) presented the 2024 Driving Influence Award at the Chicago Auto Show's Media Preview Day to MINI USA's Big Love campaign, which was conceived and produced by creative agency RQ. The annual award is given...

Equal Entertainment LLC ("equalpride"), owners of iconic LGBTQ+ media brands including the Advocate Channel, Advocate.com, OUT.com, Pride.com, has announced a strategic partnership with Infinity Partnerships, the most inclusive advertising technology...

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) announced today it was named to Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" for the third year in a row....

UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, was recognized at the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Greater New York Dinner for again receiving a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's...

Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, is pleased to announce that it has received the Equality 100 Award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI)....

Ever wondered, "Am I the asshole?" Well... we've got answers. Today, Grindr launched Who's The Asshole?, a provocative and sex-positive series hosted by beloved drag legend, Katya Zamolodchikova. With a guest lineup of icons and trailblazers, the...

Grindr, the world's largest dating app for the GBTQ+ community, has appointed creative agency The Romans New York as its retained consumer PR agency of record....

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is excited to announce the launch of its second annual Rainbow Spring program this February. Diversity is at the heart of Miami and Miami Beach, and this initiative is tailored to provide LGBTQ+...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

Universal Music Group and REVERB last night announced boygenius are the recipients of the second annual Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award. The Grammy® nominated band comprised of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers, were...

Children's Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada are dedicated to accelerating excellence in health systems serving children, youth and families, and that includes providing evidence-based gender-affirming care for transgender or...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new plans to block access to gender-affirming medical care for younger teens is a violation of fundamental human rights and will cause avoidable harm to transgender youth, says Unifor. "Premier Smith has prioritized...

The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of Anita Khashu as its next program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice - U.S. (GREJ-U.S.) and Chi-hui Yang as its next program director for Creativity & Free Expression (CFE). Both...

It Gets Better, the world's largest storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year three of its 50 States. 50 Grants. 5000 Voices. grants initiative. Grants of up to $10K each will be awarded to middle or high schools...

Harvard University Division of Continuing Education's Professional & Executive Development has launched a new Leadership Program designed to empower LGBTQ+ professionals to thrive as leaders. The intensive four-day program, held on Harvard's...

New grantees with world premieres this month include Sundance 2024 films Union and The Battle for Laikipia and International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024 title Mario Oscar®-shortlisted documentary Going to Mars among others receiving additional...

It Gets Better (formerly known as the It Gets Better Project) the world's largest effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth, today formally announced its new name change and unveiled a redesigned and rebranded website. The new www.ItGetsBetter.org will serve as...

Get ready to press play on the latest Spotlight Dorado lineup of short films from rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers. Starting today, audiences nationwide can visit SpotlightDorado.com to immerse themselves in three distinct projects stemming from...

Match today released findings from its 13th annual Singles in America study, the nation's largest and most comprehensive annual scientific study of single adults, more than one-third of the U.S. adult population. This year's study asked a national...

In an initiative to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and businesses, Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) announces the launch of the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Funding. Applications for a $3,000,000 research grant are now...

Today is National Run For Office Day, an effort led by Civic Nation and Run for Something Civics to increase representation at every level of government. The nonpartisan campaign encourages people who are underrepresented in elected office,...

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $9.5 million in funding through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 12 projects to support the work of community-based...

MCS, the national property services provider founded in 1986, is celebrating a successful 2023 that saw the company continue its national growth through the expansion of its regional self-performing network, as well as key acquisitions, new hires and...

EverGlade Consulting is proud to herald a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are thrilled to share our continued recognition as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) under their...

Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada's economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers and including all Canadians in the conversations and journey to move gender equality forward...

Gracenote, the content metadata business unit of Nielsen, is joining forces with leading advocates for equitable representation in media on a new Studio System feature, Diversity Spotlight. The enhancement leverages insights from IllumiNative, Gold...

Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students, proudly announces the establishment of a Corporate Advisory Board, featuring accomplished leaders and visionaries from various sectors. Comprising an elite...

Point Foundation, the nation's leading scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ college students, is thrilled to announce the appointment of new leaders to its boards. These additions bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the...

RALIANCE, a trusted adviser for organizations committed to creating equitable, respectful, and safe environments, announced today that it will award a total of $300,000 in grants to six organizations across the United States that are entrenched in...

Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA), a global medical technology company, announced today that it received a score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI serves as the nation's...

Black Alphabet NFP, an organization championing the Black LGBTQ+ community's empowerment, proudly announces its latest initiatives. These include the introduction of free art therapy programs in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and the upcoming...

Everyone's journey to parenthood is different and for some, it can be a challenging and costly experience, physically, emotionally and financially. Recognizing the diverse paths that individuals and couples take to start and expand their families,...

The Hollywood Commission, the leading organization working in partnership with 26 of the most influential entertainment industry companies, unions and guilds, academies, and talent agencies to end discrimination, harassment, bullying, and abuse in...

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023?2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)....

Elevate Capital, the nation's first institutional venture capital fund that specifically targets investments in companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those with limited regional access to capital and...

Walkin' Pets announces a new vet exclusive product line with mobility solutions designed for pet professionals. This innovative line will premiere at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expos (VMX) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL,...

To build a gender equal society, we must ensure that all people can participate in Canada's economic, social and political life. We know that women and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face systemic barriers that limit their progress and advancement, and we...

On January 9, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting...

The Nonprofit Leadership Lab, which empowers and educates leaders of small and medium-sized nonprofits, is delighted to welcome Glennda Testone as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2024. Given the Lab's exponential...

On January 9, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting...

Employees who feel safe to speak up in the workplace and take risks without fear of being blamed or criticized report feeling 2.1 times more motivated, 2.7 times happier, and 3.3 times more enabled to reach their full potential at work. When...

The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $60,000 to eight local Pennsylvania nonprofits that are working to make lives better in communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiaries Met-Ed, Penelec and West Penn...

On December 16, 2023, Ninjas in Pyjamas ("NIP"), an esports club under NIP Group, hosted the Women's LAN 2023 - a gaming & esports event in Stockholm, Sweden. The event aimed to provide a platform for women and non-binary people to combine esports,...

Mallinckrodt plc, a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring...

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...

Pegasystems Inc. , the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to Build for Change®, today announced that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has included Pega in its annual Corporate Equality Index, which serves as one...

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...

Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that Partner Wesley King has been recognized by Los Angeles Times as a top leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Magazine." As 2023 draws to a close, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion...

The Cigna Group achieved a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, earning the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. This marks the eleventh consecutive year that The Cigna Group...