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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day 2017

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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day – The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), the Hispanic Federation and many other organizations organize this day. The NLAAD campaign works annually at building capacity for non-profit organizations and health departments in order to reach Latino/Hispanic communities, promote HIV testing, and provide HIV prevention information and access to care. Oct 15th

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5 Reasons Same-Sex Couples Should Consider a Prenup

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The 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing gay marriage across the United States was a momentous day, correcting and acknowledging years of systemic discrimination. Rightfully so, post-ruling, there has been a rush by many to legitimize their marriage in the eyes of the state to enjoy the protections and benefits of marriage they deserve. However, it is important to keep in mind… Read the rest

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7 Great LGBTI+ Novels To Check Out This Year

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LGBTI+ characters are headlining novels everywhere from the young adult category to science fiction. Here are some great LGBTI+ novels to crack open this year!

Tash Hearts Tolstoy by Kathryn Ormsbee

Young adult literature has frequently been mentioned as a genre that highlights the LGBTI+ experience. This book might be one of the first, though, to prominently feature a romantic asexual lead character.
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European Gay Calendar September 2017

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Gay LGBT Queer Europe events including Christopher Street Day, CSD, Folsom Europe and more.
From our friends at Bear Riker’s Berlin
Queer Events Europe September
Jan – Mar | Apr – Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct – Dec
Folsom Europe

September
Sitges Bear Week – B.S.C. It consists of friends with common goals such as solidarity, make new friends, have fun,… Read the rest

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Celebrating Queer Film

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It was just one of those days. My laptop has been threatening to die for awhile, and today was finally the day. I’ve been working in the cloud for awhile, so this wasn’t a traumatic event — but not without its challenges.
I couldn’t remember a login to the Q – The Network and for some god forsaken reason, I chose some made up email… Read the rest

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Connecting Queer Communities

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Often, we have ideas rattling around in our brains. It’s the thing they always resurface in quiet moments.  It’s the “I should…” thing that nags you. As a business owner, I am always looking for ways to grow my business. Smart ways to grow my business, not “Build a million followers in a week” kind of stuff, but serious strategies and best practices to build… Read the rest

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Inside Jewish Argentina & Uruguay 2017

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JDC Entwine is now accepting applications for an LGBTQ+ Jewish Leadership Trip to Argentina & Uruguay. This inaugural experience will explore the unique Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities of these two countries. October 22nd – 29th, 2017. The deadline to apply is August 15.

With this initiative, JDC Entwine affirms its commitment to building a movement of change makers that is inclusive and reflective of the… Read the rest

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Hardships in the LGBTQ+ Community Increase the Risk for Substance Abuse

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, researchers estimate that 20 to 30 percent of the LGBTQ+ community struggles with a substance use disorder — more than double the rate of the general population.

Those in the LGBTQ+ community face unique cultural, emotional and social challenges in regards to substance abuse. They also face difficult situations related to their family life, mental… Read the rest

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Queer Voices – Linda Riley

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Trying to write a bio for Linda Riley requires footnotes.  She’s been there and done it all! One of only two British directors of US based LGBT campaign group GLAAD, and a former adviser to the British Labour Party on diversity issues, Linda is also a patron of the Albert Kennedy Trust, a charity which helps homeless LGBT youth in the UK, Action Breaks Silence,… Read the rest

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Housing Discrimination LGBTQ Know Your Rights

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Stay Informed: What to Do When Homeowners Discriminate
Like all things, society evolves. Many things that were unfairly seen as “taboo” a few decades ago are now perfectly legal and generally accepted. This happened with interracial marriage, and in recent years we’ve seen it extend to the LGBTI community. The Supreme Court has ruled gay marriage legal in all 50 states, but does that mean… Read the rest

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Pulse Orlando Benefit Album

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At the one-year mark of a day that shall live in infamy, Centaur Entertainment released one of the most important benefit albums ever created – the Official Pulse Orlando Gay Days Benefit Album.
What happened on Sunday, June 12, 2016, was a horrific day in Orlando and in our nation. Pulse Nightclub in Orlando became the site of the deadliest mass shooting by a single… Read the rest

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What have you done today to make you feel proud?

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Heather Small of M People fame asks “What have you done today to make you feel proud?”
We want to hear from you. Tell us what makes you PROUD in the comments…..

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STI Checks for Gay Men

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Sex between men can be fun, vibrant and steamy, however, it should also be safe. While using condoms and being open and honest with sexual partners is a great step towards this goal, a powerful tool in the safe sex repertoire of the gay community is regular Sexually Transmitted Infection “STI” checks.  STIs are sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites that can… Read the rest

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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In at least 76 countries around the world today, same-sex relationships are illegal, at times involving lifetime imprisonment. In 10 countries the death penalty is possible for same-sex acts.
In almost all countries, freedom for people to live out and to express their true gender identities – and to have them rightfully recognized by the state – is harshly limited by transphobic laws and attitudes.… Read the rest

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Apply for an NYC Pride Community Grant!

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Every year, NYC Pride awards thousands of dollars in grants to local LGBT-friendly and LGBT-serving community organizations. These grants are “working” grants: in order to receive funds, members or volunteers from an organization must perform specific functions or services—as a group—at NYC Pride’s annual events. Grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, depending upon the assignment.

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