News by subject: LGB

The Government of Canada is committed to promoting positive mental health for everyone, particularly those who face disproportionate challenges because of discrimination, socio-economic status or social exclusion. Today, the Honourable Leah Taylor...

Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to support mental health programs...

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Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to support mental health programs...

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...

Canada's Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit on April 4 and 5, 2023. Are you an Indigenous or a Diverse Supplier Aiming To Do Business with the Federal Government?Now in its fifth year, the Summit, that...

Good Enough: A Modern Musical, the award-winning film, is now available and streaming via Prime Video. Good Enough has received widespread praise and awards at film festivals around the world including Director's Choice and Festival Favorite at...

Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. BBR won the grant in partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma...

Every day, families and communities across Ontario lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. Collectively, through harm reduction and treatment services, as well as prevention efforts alongside all levels of...

Long before Will & Grace, Brokeback Mountain, Queer Eye or RuPaul, there was Nicholas Snow and Tinseltown's Queer. On Friday, April 28 (7pm 'til 9pm) at the Palm...

FOLX Health, the first digital healthcare service provider designed by and for the medical needs of the LBGTQIA+ community, today announced its latest employer partnership with Chronosphere, the leading provider of cloud native observability. The...

A priority of the Government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among under-represented populations to increase their participation. Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport,...

Every Canadian, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Though, far too often, these communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers that...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an update on the progress of 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and an important announcement regarding funding to support two 2SLGBTQI+...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an update on the progress of 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and an important announcement regarding funding to support two 2SLGBTQI+...

InReach has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. This year's list highlights the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries, paving the way for the innovations of...

BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount , announced today that the 2023 "BET Her Awards," honoring the brilliance and beauty of Black women who are moving the community forward will take place on Sunday, March 5 in Atlanta. Sponsored by Walmart, the...

The ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), today announces its Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts, an inaugural industry media upfront event hosted at DotDash Meredith headquarters in New York City. The event...

Six years after his seminal short film "Black Lives/Black Lungs" documented the decades-long campaign transforming menthol into a Black cigarette, filmmaker and former Truth Initiative fellow Lincoln Mondy released today his follow-up documentary...

Reproductive Medicine Associates recently announced the opening of its newest fertility center in Houston, marking RMA's first expansion into the Lone Star State and adding to an extensive network of clinics around the country....

Today, Borealis Philanthropy and the Ford Foundation announced the launch of the $1 million Disability x Tech Fund, the only national fund supporting disability-led groups working to bring about transformational change at the intersections of...

Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture is going above and beyond this Employee Appreciation Day by...

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) has released a new publication to assist patient advocacy groups in their efforts to support diverse family caregivers. Through research with professional patient advocacy group representatives and diverse...

AnitaB.org, the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, announces 2023 PitcHer(tm), a pitch competition focusing on women and non-binary entrepreneurs. The competition will be in person, held...

Queering Psychedelics II, a two-day conference from Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines, will take place on April 22 and 23 at San Francisco's Brava Theater Center (2781 24th St.). The conference, a part of Chacruna's Women, Gender...

Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people: There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing...

Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed Los Angeles-based media publisher and minority owned and operated, equalpride, and its family of leading brands to LGBTQ+ audiences and increasingly women and people of...

The winner of the 2022 ALCS Educational Writers' Award is WHAT'S THE T?, written by Juno Dawson and illustrated by Soofiya.   Published by Wren & Rook and created for young people aged 14+, WHAT'S THE T? is a no-nonsense guide to all things trans...

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United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special flight staffed entirely by members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Departing on Wednesday, February...

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. today announced it has been named one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" for 2023 by Forbes magazine. This is the eighth consecutive year the company has received this recognition....

Today, Match Group, in partnership with leading third-party research firm Ipsos, released the industry's first...

On March 6, Ada Developers Academy (Ada) officially opens their brick and mortar campus doors for class in Atlanta, Georgia. The tuition-free coding school for BIPOC, women and gender-expansive adults is celebrating its entrance into the Atlanta tech...

Avita Care Solutions, a national health care services organization committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive health care solutions to underserved communities, has acquired three San Antonio, Texas-based specialty pharmacies....

Nexcess, the premium hosting provider optimized for WordPress, WooCommerce, and Magento, today announced the launch of an inaugural charity donation program, with the first recipient being The Trevor Project, a mental health and suicide prevention...

Ultra Naté, chart topping Dance/EDM artist joins Angelica Ross (American Horror Story, Pose, Chicago on Broadway), and Mila Jam (Rent) to deliver a stunning vocal performance on the A2 Productions (Anthony Preston/Andre Lindal) (Kelly Clarkson,...

GoodDoxie Studios is pleased to announce the development of The JustMarried project, an 8-part documentary series, book and podcast. JustMarried is a project designed to preserve the love stories and legacy behind one of the greatest civil rights...

Partnering with the world's largest resource for gay men is a match made in heaven for Family Source Consultants - and a sure win for queer dads. As one of America's leading...

A priority of the Government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among under-represented populations to increase their participation. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development...

Rebel Wilson and Carly Steel have launched Fluid, a new dating app designed to help everyone find their perfect match, regardless of their sexual orientation, and reflects Wilson's own journey of discovering love....

Unifor Media Council is launching a new media discussion paper?Breaking the News: Media Workers Under Attack?which focuses on confronting the increasing harassment of media workers....

Leading up to Employee Appreciation Day on March 3, Blueboard, an innovator in the employee recognition and rewards space, is announcing a new U.S. study conducted online by Wakefield Research on the state of employee appreciation. The study reveals...

Fort Lauderdale's Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library, an invaluable yet small 501c3, has retained TransMedia Group to out its rich history in recognizing the inspiring works of leading figures in America's LGBTQ+ community capped with...

The Rare Impact Fund, launched by Selena Gomez, and part of Rare Beauty's signature social impact programs, today announces an additional $1.5 million in grant support to 12 organizations expanding access to mental health services and education for...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their Youth Risk Behaviors Survey for 2021, which provides insight into the health behavior and experiences of high school students across the United States. According to the 17,000 students surveyed in...

TD Bank Group (TD) is proud to be the highest ranked North American bank in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. For the third consecutive year, TD is recognized for its efforts to contribute to sustainable growth for its customers and clients,...

Support lineThere is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call...

Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading...

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP ("M&W") is proud to announce that after picking a jury and starting a trial in a wrongful death mesothelioma case in Chicago, the firm was able to successfully resolve the case against the last remaining defendant, Thomas...