News by subject: LGB

More than 200 leaders from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter...

Texas Health Action (THA), a community-informed non-profit dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, will team up with Walgreens to open its first Dallas clinic within the...

Female-to-male top surgery traditionally involves two large, curved scars on either side of the chest. While this double incision method is still among the most used, one plastic surgeon, Dr. Javad Sajan at Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery, is giving...

Gender Creative Kids speaks out against the changes in personality and civil status rights included in Bill 2 proposed by Simon Jolin?Barrette....

LEAF Mobile Inc. ("LEAF" or the "Company"), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, along with their subsidiary company, East Side Games Inc. ("ESG"), announced today the worldwide launch of RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar, in partnership...

Supplier diversity is the cornerstone to a new era of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's evolving business ecosystem. EverGlade Consulting is excited to announce that it has been approved as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® with the...

Simply Healthcare has donated $180,000 to Project LINK's eMerging Healthy Students program, a school-based behavioral health program offered at four Title 1 middle schools in Hillsborough County, Florida. eMerging Healthy Students was developed by...

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Miller Lite is partnering with historian Dr. Eric Cervini for the release of 'Beers and Queer History,' a brief history guide detailing how bars have played a crucial role in empowering the community to live...

A training program providing skills, networking and mentorship for over 400 Black entrepreneurs across Canada was launched today by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) in conjunction with Future Skills Centre (FSC), and the...

In honor of International Pronouns Day (Oct. 20, 2021), Truly Hard Seltzer, a leader and innovator in the hard seltzer category, is launching its TrulYou customizable can insulator that allows drinkers to display their pronouns right on their Truly...

della terra, a sustainable, inclusive and ethical footwear brand, is collaborating with The Ali Forney Center (AFC), the nation's largest LGBTQI+ homeless youth service provider, to raise money to help save lives for New York City's most vulnerable...

The Computational Social Science of Emerging Realities Group announced today the release of a data visualization exploring the use of personal pronouns on social media. They observed that use of the phrases she/her, he/him and they/them within...

DoorDash, one of the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, has partnered with The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the United States Black Chamber of Commerce (USBCC), and the...

On the heels of its recent nationwide expansion of behavioral health support and coaching programs for families, Brightline announced today it will be launching services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in early 2022. The company also...

Diem, a new social media alternative, launches to create digital social spaces for women & non-binary folks to connect on common interest points, addressing the negative experiences they commonly encounter on incumbent social networks. Diem's...

HERE TV, America's first and largest LGBTQ+ premium subscription TV and streaming service, has launched a new scripted series based on the Dwight Allen O'Neal novel "Collar Confessions: Sharing the Man of God". The new series "Collar Confessions", is...

On October 19 during this year's LGBTQ+ History Month, author, ally and radio host Lisa Lucca is releasing her memoir, "Ashes to Ink" (JuJu House Publishing), which tells her experiences as the daughter of a gay man who came out in the 1970s and the...

Dallas' Dreamy Pop sensation, Carley Bearden releases love song, "Lost in the Summer." Released on September 10, the single is available on all digital platforms.  "I'm happy to be a part of launching a career of an artist like Carley, not only...

In the news release, MoxieLash Introduces Limited Edition Pride Kit Collaboration With Frankie Grande, issued 06-Oct-2021 by MoxieLash over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the seventh paragraph, first sentence, should read "Since its...

Encircle, a pioneering non-profit that builds homes that provide life-saving mental health services and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, today announced that with a new $1 million donation from Domo and Josh James, Domo founder...

Avenida Productions will hold its Fifth Anniversary Celebration this Friday, October 15, from 7 to 11 PM, at its new studios near Downtown Los Angeles.  Media are invited to attend and cover. WHO:  Avenida Productions, Los Angeles' newest Hollywood...

As part of the LCBO's Spirit of Sustainability commitment, today the LCBO launched its new Spirit of Inclusion Initiative, a program designed to create more opportunities for diverse women to enter, advance...

Cella, a nationwide staffing, consulting and managed solutions firm is proud to announce its partnership with Out in Tech, the world's largest community of LGBTQ+ tech professionals that seeks greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the...

Former Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, a long-time Morningside homeowner and civic leader, has been endorsed by the Atlanta Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) and by Georgia Equality in his bid to again represent Atlanta City Council...

The International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges applauds the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) for adopting a groundbreaking resolution "Barring Future NAWJ Conferences in Jurisdictions Where LGBTQ Protections Are Repealed or Where...

New benefit applies to all eligible U.S. employees despite their partner status (same- and opposite-sex) Part of company's observance of LGBTQ+ History Month, National Coming Out Day and National Spirit Day, honoring LGBTQ history and issues Company...

Storyblocks, the first and largest subscription-based platform providing unlimited stock content and tools for creators to keep up with the growing demand for video, today launched its newest set of collections for "Re: Stock," an initiative focused...

BlueCity , a world-leading LGBTQ platform that provides a full suite of services to foster connections and enhance the well-being of the LGBTQ community, is calling on the world to recognize and support under-represented groups this World Mental...

ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, today unveiled the winners of the 15th Annual ADCOLOR Awards. The organization's first-ever hybrid ceremony ?...

Natreve, the mission-driven and ocean-forward premium wellness company dedicated to providing the most innovative, highest quality products, announced today its partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis...

A group of teenagers faces a battle against dangerous paranormal entities in Sherwin Zarate's action-packed novel "The Adventures Of Gorio" (published by iUniverse). The story introduces 10 teenagers from different countries who meet in Archangel...

Fenway Health announces the release of the first case-based textbook to address the comprehensive health care needs of transgender and gender diverse adults. Co-edited by Drs. Alex S. Keuroghlian, Jennifer Potter, and Sari L. Reisner of The Fenway...

Companies around the globe have responded to the demand for change to address social and racial inequities, pledging billions of dollars and making sweeping promises. Corporations want to drive fairness in the workplace and create sustainable change...

MoxieLash, the leading high-tech eyelash solution in the world, today announced the launch of the limited edition MoxieLash x Frankie Grande Pride Kit, a beautifully curated collection of magnetic eyelashes designed and inspired by the actor and...

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, the internationally acclaimed touring exhibition from SEE Global Entertainment, is the newest wedding destination for all couples, including the LGBTQ+ community. Despite the pope's recent comments...

The new partnership between ReUnite Rx and MHB provides a boost to the organization's Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) and its Membership Benefits Program. The discounts ReUnite RX offers will constitute a significant expansion of MHB's roster...

LGBTQ older adults across Illinois are struggling to get the healthcare, financial security and caregiving support they desperately need, according to a new report from AARP Illinois and SAGE released today. The disparities, outlined in a...

Laser hair removal can sometimes require treating sensitive areas and some understandable apprehension. Considering that Brazilian laser hair removal procedures are among the most popular, it explains why this nearly painless and quick treatment can...

The National Newspaper Awards Board of Governors is today announcing several initiatives aimed at making the competition more diverse and inclusive. These changes, which flow from a commitment made as part of the 2021 awards ceremony in May, include:...

Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, known as the largest predominantly LGBTQ+ church in the world, is pleased to announce the acquisition of, and partnership with, Believe Out Loud. Believe Out Loud will become a program of the Cathedral that...

Today, October 4th is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Métis, First Nations and Inuit women and girls continue to be victimized and marginalized at rates much higher than...

MGM Resorts International will return for the 15th consecutive year as a sponsor of the 24th Annual PRIDE Parade to be held on Friday, October 8 in downtown Las Vegas. The celebration ? which is the largest annual LGBTQ+ event in Las Vegas ? is...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kanarys, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) technology company focused on providing the tools organizations need to create long-term systemic change around DEI challenges, and Prospanica, a national...

A 25-year, dedicated and honored Vanderbilt University employee represented by Rubenfeld Law has filed a Federal discrimination and retaliation lawsuit (link here) against her employer, after a two year pattern of harassment and hostile behavior...

Today, leading influencer marketing company, Captiv8, is announcing its public pledge to help Cr8 Change through programs such as a grant for minority-owned SMBs as well as mindful product updates with the goal of taking concrete, small steps to help...

The recovery of the international tourism industry, catering to the LGBTQ+ segment, is a fact. 73% of tourists from this community, from countries such as the United States, Canada and Mexico, say they have plans to travel according to the latest...

Fenway Health announced that Dr. Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will deliver the keynote speech at its 7th annual Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health Conference. Dr....

Crave announced today the lineup of celebrity guests  joining CANADA'S DRAG RACE resident judges Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, Amanda Brugel, and...

TAIPEI, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Exchange's LGBT-themed non-fungible token (NFT), featuring popular Taiwanese couple CACA&BELLA, has received overwhelming attention after its launch. The 100 NTF collectables were sold out within five...

Chooseco, publisher of the world-famous Choose Your Own Adventure® (CYOA) gamebooks announced the release of The Citadel of Whispers, the first CYOA interactive fantasy epic for young readers, written by award-winning LGBTQ+ author, and Chair of the...