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LANSING, Mich., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Coming Out Day, local advocacy groups launched the "Don't Change Yourself. Change the Law" campaign today to raise awareness that in Michigan you can still be fired if your employer even thinks you are gay. The Unity Michigan Coalition, a group of six organizations dedicated to ensuring equality for all Michiganders, announced the campaign to urge the Michigan legislature to update the state's nondiscrimination law, which...
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka Also to Be Honored at Celebration, Hosted by Leslie Jordan, Featuring Jane Lynch LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Writer, actor, musician and transgender activist Chaz Bono (Dancing with the Stars) will be honored at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's 40th Anniversary Gala & Auction, hosted by Leslie Jordan (The Help) and featuring Jane Lynch (Glee) on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. As was previously...
Coinciding with LGBT History Month, the “Spotlight on Success†awards event will celebrate twelve members selected by the organization for their commitment to diversity. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 27, 2011 Phoenix online marketing company, KEO Marketing, announces President Sheila Kloefkorn has been selected by ONE Community to receive its “Spotlight on Success†award. A special luncheon will be held to present the award on Thursday, October 20 from 11:00 a.m....
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, today announced that it raised approximately $300,000 at the Point Honors 5th Annual Los Angeles Gala on Saturday, September 24. The contributions came from corporate sponsorships, table and ticket sales, as well as items sold during a spirited live auction. The event, held at Hollywood's...
Honoring Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Ivy Bottini, Caroline Reid "PAM ANN" hosted by comedian Shawn Pelofsky with live performance by Frenchie Davis LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2011 Garden Party to benefit Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the W Hotel- Drais Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. This will mark our tenth year of hosting this amazing event and we look forward to sharing...
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When Black Men's Xchange (BMX) National joined forces with the National Action Network and the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement to present the community forum I AM A MAN: Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity in the Black Community this past July, everyone in attendance intuitively knew that it would be a paradigm shifting juncture. What unfolded that sweltering day in Harlem, NY inspired BMX founder and CEO, Cleo Manago, to produce a thought-provoking...
NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediaplanet Publishing today releases the special report entitled, 'Speak Out,' which is distributed as a special broadsheet section within select markets of USA TODAY and will also be available at numerous industry events and through various online and social media channels. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100820/CG52983LOGO) 'Speak Out' will reach over 3 million readers, and contains contributions from organizations such as GLSEN, The...
DETROIT, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaypon, an online source for coupons and discounts provided by gay-friendly businesses, today announced the official launch of its website DailyGaypon.com. The site provides its subscribers with daily offers from local, regional and national businesses that welcome and support consumers from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied communities. "Gaypon gives you the opportunity to receive awesome discounts on everything from dining,...
A new University of British Columbia study finds single parents and male gay couples face significant discrimination in the Metro Vancouver rental housing market, compared to straight couples. Overall, the study finds that same-sex male couples are nearly 25 per cent more likely to be rejected by landlords seeking renters, while single parents are approximately 15 per cent more likely to be rejected. The research, published in the August issue of the journal Social Problems, is the...
Mandatory sensitivity training should be an essential part of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal, says TAU researcherAs the U.S. military prepares for the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (DADT), policymakers are looking to other military bodies around the world that have successfully integrated gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) soldiers into military service. Now a new study from Tel Aviv University suggests that an integrated support and education dimension is essential to the...
