News by subject: LGB

Today, LGBTQ+ organization Destination Tomorrow opens its third center in the heart of Washington, D.C., marking a significant expansion of its work to service and uplift the LGBTQ+ community nationwide. Known for its trauma-informed and holistic...

Jade Pichette, Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada, their team, and a selected group of Community and Proud Partners, joined Christian Paron, Learning and Talent Specialist at Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX Group), to...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: "Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reaffirm our...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, issued the...

Whitman-Walker Institute, which leverages research, policy, and education to advance health equity nationwide, says it's standing by to further inform the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and others about the strong...

The rights of LGBTQ people nationwide are under attack. In the past year, legislators erased LGBTQ identities from schools and sports, and cut funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on college campuses. At the same time, assaults on...

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) partnered with internationally-acclaimed comedian and author ALOK (they/them) to co-create the new URSeen collection for Pride 2024, an expressive...

Absolut®, a brand Born to Mix, is excited to announce House of Venom as this year's winner of Absolut Empire's Ball, the largest house-based drag competition in Canada. The House of Venom is from Toronto and members Nasty, Vyper, Zi, and Midas...

Thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to coast will come together this week to speak out against rising hate and advocate for more free and equal Canada as part of Queer Momentum's Rainbow Week of Action. More than 50 events are planned,...

Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is celebrating Pride Month with the launch of its new Pride On collection. Featuring nine unique styles in a range of vibrant and playful colorways, the collection celebrates...

Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, has named Toyota North America* one of its 2024 Top 50 Companies, ranking fourth among the 160 companies participating in the survey. Toyota has maintained its position for the third year in a row and continues to be...

Today, at the University of Alberta's Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVFC3) Symposium, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced new...

Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today released its 2023 Impact Report, which highlights the organization's continued commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. The Report includes Ellucian's...

Vallarta Pride 2024, one of Latin America's largest Pride celebrations, will take place May 20-26, welcoming travelers from around the globe to join in a celebration of love, acceptance, and joy against the backdrop of sun, sand, and sea. Vallarta...

Denver PrideFest, one of the nation's premier LGBTQ+ events, will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 22-23, 2024. The two-day festival unites communities from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region as the parade, run and festival attracted an...

HERide, Atlanta's pioneering ride-sharing service committed to inclusivity and safety, is thrilled to announce its official launch at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, making history as the city's first female and LGBTQIA+ friendly...

Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announced the initial two-day agenda for the 2024 event, taking place on June 4-5 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chicago. The purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene global corporate...

Children's Minnesota is proud to announce it has been re-designated as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI),...

On April 25 and 26, the Giving List Women hosted their inaugural Summit, which brought together prominent philanthropic and movement leaders from around...

As announced from the Federation of Gay Games, this milestone allows Denver to continue down the path towards hosting the world's largest LGBTQ+ sport and culture event with over 10,000 participants expected. Denver was the only American city to...

For the 12th year in a row, NYU Langone Health has been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in recognition of its commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive care for all patients and a safe, supportive environment for employees. NYU...

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has awarded AvitaCare Atlanta 100% on its 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), securing it a coveted designation as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader....

Today, Illume Fertility announced their "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A...

Trans people and DEIB programs are in the crosshairs of state leaders, legislatures, policymakers, and school boards. Journalists must be prepared to report and share the impact of these efforts, as well as how political candidates are using them to...

This week, the United Methodist Church (UMC) excised discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ persons, many of which have been a part of its rules since 1972. While this is a celebration for those inside the denomination, it's also a victory for...

Samaritas, one of Michigan's best-known foster care agencies, is actively seeking more foster parents to help shape the lives of older foster kids. Many of Michigan's 10,000 foster children are teens and tweens will grow up without a consistent...

myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ business platform, will offer complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course to the first 500 sign-ups to this year's WorkPride Conference....

As the vibrant spring season unfolds, Puerto Vallarta is hosting an array of exciting athletic events, promising an adrenaline-packed experience for sports enthusiasts and spectators alike - from recreational races to soccer matches and more....

On Wednesday, May 1st, BIKE Athletic invited some of Broadway's finest men to Times Square to shimmy and shake, dance and disrobe down to their jockstraps in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap and Jockstrap Appreciation Day. These...

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is empowering people to have brave conversations about mental health, and to lean in and ask directly about suicide if struggles are not improving. With suicide...

Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand reimagining the consumer experience for individuals with glasses, is honored to unveil the fourth annual Love Wins Collection in anticipation and celebration of Pride Month in...

The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, representing the experiences of more than 18,000...

It Gets Better, the world's largest effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth, today announced the release of its first book in nearly 13 years. Queerbook is a collection of short stories, artwork, poetry, photography, essays, and more ? created and curated...

Liberty Hill Foundation celebrated its 41st Annual Upton Sinclair Celebration honoring frontline organizers and changemakers fighting for systemic change in Los Angeles on April 17, 2024....

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...

Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers the expansion of diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses alongside TurningPoint Executive Search, is pleased to announce that the 2024 National...

To reduce inequities in the U.S. health system, the Data Equity Coalition is calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new...

For decades the Mafia controlled much of LGBT nightlife in many cities across the United States including New York and Chicago, and author Phillip Crawford Jr wrote about this relationship in his groundbreaking book "The Mafia and the Gays" which...

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act. This groundbreaking rule marks a critical step in protecting access to health care and coverage for...

The Wyatt Foundation and The Conceive Fertility Foundation announce today a joint partnership that will award $15,000 grants to five individuals/couples who need in vitro fertility (IVF) to build their families. Launching during National Infertility...

WHAT: LA Pride takes over Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday, June 15 to present Pride is Universal, an exclusive theme park experience for guests of all ages to enjoy with friends and family. Tickets include...

"Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes," an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Photography Exhibit, comes to The City College of New York from Apr. 29-May 7. On May 7, a screening of "There are Things to Do" will...

Though fair housing laws have been in place for nearly 60 years, a majority of people ? particularly renters, young adults and people of color ? report facing housing discrimination Fifty-seven percent of all respondents in a recent Zillow survey...

TransMedia Group to bring more fame and deserving popularity to Zoey Tess, accomplished, stardom-driven, mega talented songwriter and producer. TransMedia Group is proud to represent Zoey whom the public relations firm regards as a larger-than-life...

Salah Bachir, esteemed long-time gay activist and author of the memoir First to Leave the Party: My Life with Ordinary People... Who Happen to be Famous, has announced a bold initiative in response to the recent surge in book bans across Florida. In...

Scouts Canada (the country's leading co-ed youth organization) has been hyper-focused on their commitment to reach and include historically marginalized communities in Canada. Last year alone, they formally apologized to Canada's Indigenous Peoples,...

Today, The Deschamps-Braly Clinic announced the launch of Deschamps-Braly Pay It Forward, a new program to award complimentary gender-affirming facial surgery to a deserving volunteer nominated by the transgender community....

ATIXA (The Association of Title IX Administrators) has actively responded to the Department of Education's publication of the Title IX Final Rule with a comprehensive suite of training materials, guidance documents, question-and-answer sessions,...

Plume Clinic, one of the largest digital health...

Granite Telecommunications, a leading $1.85 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities, has been recognized as one of the recipients of the esteemed Boston Business Journal Corporate Ally Award...