News by subject: LGB

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...

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month which began on September 15th, LATV (www.latv.com), the leading English-speaking Gen Z and Millennial Latino entertainment network in the nation and the second-largest U.S Hispanic focused digital network,...

TOGETHXR, the trailblazing media and commerce company co-founded by world-renowned professional athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird, proudly announces the premiere of its first unscripted comedy series, The Syd + TP Show. Set...

Women make up an average of 23% of the oil and gas industry workforce, up by only 1% since 2020. Oil and gas continues to lag behind most major sectors, with only construction performing worse, at 14%....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week: "Today, Canadians mark the beginning of Gender Equality Week, which runs until September 23. This week, we celebrate the progress made in advancing...

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...

The "U.S. Sex Reassignment Surgery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Gender Transition (Female-to-male, Male-to-female), By Procedure (Mastectomy, Vaginoplasty, Scrotoplasty, Hysterectomy, Phalloplasty), And Segment Forecasts, 2023 -...

Davidson Hospitality Group announces an underscored commitment to the significance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within the organization, fortified by appointing Kenny Imafidon, Vice President of Operational Excellence for Davidson, to...

La Clínica del Pueblo (LCDP) commemorates four decades of providing high quality, vital healthcare to underserved Latino/Latinx communities in the Washington, D.C. area....

On Thursday, the Ford Foundation's International Program on Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice (GREJ-I) will host their inaugural forum, Free Future 2023: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World. The exciting event, presented in partnership with...

Las Vegas, a 33-room boutique hotel, is now taking reservations. Slated to open mid-October, the creatively twisted ? and definitely different ? Bent Inn is the first adults-only gay/locally owned and operated boutique hotel and gastropub in...

A new global health equity data report released today by Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) finds widespread lack of trust in healthcare systems among non-white, LGBTQAI+ and immigrant communities and that a clear majority report experiencing explicit...

As revealed at the Content Canada conference in Toronto today, Crave confirms its expanded partnership with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, by announcing the brand new series and format, SLAYCATION. The brand new format from RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE...

Customer experience (CX) platform DISQO and Do the WeRQ ? a community increasing LGBTQ+ representation in advertising ? released a new report, "LGBTQ+ Advertising: From Boldness to Backlash," exploring consumer perspectives on boycotting and brand...

Indigenous women, young women and girls, and Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer and Intersex + (2SLGBTQI+) people have the right to be safe, no matter where they live, as well as the right to every opportunity to take part in...

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced today that it won one of the 2023 Wealth Management Industry Awards ("Wealthies") for its groundbreaking Courageous Conversations program. The program earned Cetera...

Today, Chief Joanne Miles and Chief Executive Officer Liz LaSaga from the Flat Bay...

National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce New York (nglccNY) is pleased to welcome equalpride, the nation's leading LGBTQ+-owned and operated media company, as a new Platinum LGBTQ and LGBTBE® Certified Member to our New York Community. This membership...