September 2011
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Human Rights Campaign to NHL: Don’t Let Wayne...
League must look more deeply into allegations of anti-gay slur and do more to address homophobia in hockey
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is calling on the National Hockey League (NHL) to immediately conduct a more thorough investigation and take appropriate action following claims that Philadelphia...
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MTPC celebrates 10 years of serving the...
Boston, MA [9/27/11]—On Thursday, October 6th, 2011, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition will celebrate its ten years of service to the transgender community with eXtatic: Growing on 10 Years, at Club Oberon in Cambridge, MA from 7 to 11 pm. Club Oberon is located at 2 Arrow Street in Harvard Square. There will be light refreshments, a short program of speaking and...
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MTPC applauds GLAAD and KISS 108 for Their...
Boston, MA [9/26/11] In reaction to misinformation about transgender people on Boston’s airwaves the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) and the Transgender Equal Rights Coalition worked with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and to address negative stereotypes and promote positive visibility of transgender people. Last month, MTPC’s steering...
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HBGC & Greater Boston PFLAG to Host First Annual...
BOSTON, September 19, 2011 — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) and Greater Boston Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will host its first annual Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Empowerment Conference on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9am to 6pm at Epiphany School in Dorchester, MA. The conference, which is designed for LGBTQ youth and...
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LGBTQ Community & Partners hold Vigil to Remember...
Call for Increased Awareness, Services, and Prevention
WHO: Community partners GLBT Domestic Violence Coalition, Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Program, The Network/La Red, Violence Recovery Program at Fenway Health, HarborCOV, and Jane Doe Inc., have organized this community event; additional speakers include Representative Liz Malia and Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie, Senior Minister, Arlington...
The Flamboyant New Addition to Teen Titans →
Reports came from Bleeding Cool yesterday that Brett Booth and Scott Lobdell will be introducing an outwardly gay character in their upcoming re-launch of Teen Titans, as a member of the team. Seen in solicitations under the moniker of the Wall, the character’s name has since been changed to Bunker. His powers are as yet unknown, but given his names and the cover of Teen Titans #3, it appears...
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The Gay Gospels: Good News for Lesbian, Gay,...
GAY RELATIONSHIPS VALIDATED IN OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS:
—Retired professor challenges ignorance and prejudice about LGBT people
By: Keith Sharpe
The Gay Gospels by Keith Sharpe stands against the ‘clobber texts’ which condemn gay people and powerfully affirms that gay lives are validated in the Bible. The place of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in the...
WatchThe 2011 Latino Pride Co-Chairs, Committee members along with Boston Pride’s assistance and its Director’s work meet to plan the festivities and events that will be at the forefront of the 5-day celebration. They shared this video with TRT to give you an insider’s view of what they’ve been doing & to ask you to join them for Latino Pride 2011 from Sept. 28 - Oct. 2,...
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The 2011 Latino Pride Guide, by The Rainbow Times... →
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World Suicide Prevention Day & Work
Every year in Massachusetts, thousands of people suffer the loss of someone close to them due to suicide. September 4th begins Suicide Prevention Week, an opportunity to learn the role that all of us can play in reducing the number of suicide-related deaths and injuries in our community. Most people who die by suicide communicate their intent in some way to the people around them. Learn the ways...
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Metrowest WAGLY Organization provides Safe Haven...
Six-Month-Old WAGLY Serves Youth from 20 MetroWest Towns
WELLESLEY, MA – West Suburban Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth, WAGLY, was founded in March 2011 to provide a safe haven for high school Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (GLBTQ) youth. Thanks to WAGLY these youth have a place to meet, share common experiences, and support each other. The group meets weekly on...
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WatchBoston Pride & Latino Pride have met this year to produce a great 2011 Latino Pride Celebration. The 5-day celebration, from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2011, will feature a Miss and Mister Latin@ Pride of Massachusetts Pageant, Discussion Panels, Latino Pride Community Awards Reception, family Picnic & Potluck in the Park, and several Latino & Ally parties at the best known places (Latino Night...
