Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane

Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane This post is part of a series of Queerty interviews with models, trainers, athletes, dancers, and, well, people who inspire us to stay in shape–0r just sit on the couch ogling them instead. Name: Charlie Martin, 37 City: Leicestershire, UK Do you … Continue reading Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane

Bentonville Film Festival announces LGBTQ-inclusive 2019 lineup

Bentonville Film Festival announces LGBTQ-inclusive 2019 lineup Bentonville Film Festival The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) has announced its 2019 line up of gala selections and competition films, with several LGBTQ-inclusive titles amongst the entries. On May 7-11, Bentonville Film Festival will celebrate five years of elevating diverse voices in all facets of entertainment and media, … Continue reading Bentonville Film Festival announces LGBTQ-inclusive 2019 lineup

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 22, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 22, 2019 THE CRUELTY CONTINUES — TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT REVEALS TRUMP-PENCE ADMIN STILL SEPARATING FAMILIES  AT THE BORDER: Since the Trump Administration began separating families systematically at the border, the American people have been kept in the dark. This new report from @TXCivilRights reveals that families are STILL being separated. #FamiliesBelongTogether … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 22, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 19, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 19, 2019 TRUMP IS THE REAL “NATIONAL EMERGENCY”: “There is no national security crisis at the border. This emergency declaration is just the latest extreme step that Donald Trump and Mike Pence have taken to divide America,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy (@david_stacy). “From revoking protections for more than a … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 19, 2019

HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close

HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close.  After attending their final breakout workshops and training sessions, the Time to THRIVE contingent heard from Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA); Quinton Peron, NFL cheerleader, … Continue reading HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close

77 Percent Of Black LGBTQ Youth Have Heard Family Members Say Negative Things: STUDY

77 Percent Of Black LGBTQ Youth Have Heard Family Members Say Negative Things: STUDY In the largest study on African American LGBTQ youth to date the Human Rights Campaign and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have released a report. It’s most disheartening statistic: 77 percent of Black LGBTQ youth have heard family members say negative … Continue reading 77 Percent Of Black LGBTQ Youth Have Heard Family Members Say Negative Things: STUDY

Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference

Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference The second day of HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference ended on Saturday after a day full of featured speakers, special guests, breakout panels, workshops and film screenings. During the morning plenary, attendees heard from Sebastian Ontiveros, National Director of Multicultural Alliance and … Continue reading Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference

HRC Foundation’s Time to THRIVE Conference Kicks Off

HRC Foundation’s Time to THRIVE Conference Kicks Off HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth commenced on Friday in Anaheim, CA with an opening plenary featuring advocates, award-winners, special guest speakers and musical entertainment. .@HRC Foundation’s 6th annual #TimeToTHRIVE Conference supporting #LGBTQ youth starts now!#TimeToTHRIVE is for youth-serving professionals … Continue reading HRC Foundation’s Time to THRIVE Conference Kicks Off

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 7, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 7, 2019 HRC CALLS ON SENATE TO REJECT TRUMP’S ATTORNEY GENERAL NOM WILLIAM BARR & SLATE OF OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ NOMS: “[Barr’s] record makes clear that he will perpetuate the discriminatory agenda of Jeff Sessions and double down on the Trump-Pence administration’s harmful attacks on LGBTQ equality,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 7, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 4, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 4, 2019 MORNING MUST READ — “WE’RE COUNTING ON NANCY PELOSI TO ADVANCE THE EQUALITY ACT”: HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) and National Center for Transgender Equality Executive Director Mara Keisling (@MaraKeisling) write today in The Advocate, “Our community has waited far too long for [the Equality Act]. Without [it], countless LGBTQ … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 4, 2019