Op-Ed: The Urgency of Now; Why We Continue to Invest in LGBT Organizations of Color
By: Eli Vivas & Kendra Graves*/Special to TRT— In 2009, Quincey J. Roberts and Corey Yarbrough decided to be the change they wished to see in LGBT…
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Community Leaders & Supporters Share their New Year’s Resolutions
By: Sara Brown/TRT Reporter— The end of the year is rapidly approaching. That means a time for reflection and making New Year’s resolutions. The Rainbow…
Breaking TRT Exclusive: Corey Yarbrough Bids Adieu to HBGC
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio/TRT Publisher— The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition of Boston (HBGC), the brainchild of Corey Yarbrough and his life partner Quincey, grew from…
Same-Sex Marriage Not Enough: Refocusing the Fight for LGBT Equality
By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, LGBT activists agree that there are still more battles…
Still #WickedPissed, Boston Pride Mum on Demands
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Thousands of online users and organizations across the state and nation took to the streets and stormed the internet responding…
Boston Hosts Numerous 2015 Summer LGBTQ Attractions
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—With summer just around the corner, Boston has a variety of activities geared for the LGBTQ community within the coming…
HBGC Opens Registration For 5th Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
BOSTON, Mass.—The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) announced yesterday that registration is now open for its 5th Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference. The conference will take place…
HBGC’s Gala: Do More to Empower LGBTQ Black & Latinos
BOSTON, Mass.—On November 15, 2014, over 300 people joined the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) at its annual gala to celebrate the organization’s 5 year…
Local LGBTQ Organizations Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Share Insights on Inclusion
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— Hispanic Heritage Month—celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15—recognizes the cultures, histories and contributions of individuals with ancestral roots…
Boston City Council’s Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys
By: Justin Nash*/Special to TRT— Did you know that the Boston City Council is in the beginning stages of creating a commission to address the…
HBGC Partners with Local Organizations to Raise Awareness, Respond To Gentrification in Boston
Set in Columbus, Ohio, Flag Wars follows what happens when black working class families are faced with an influx of white gay homebuyers in their neighborhood.
Celebrating Black History Month
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— This February, we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the many contributions the black community has made to America. Often, it is…
HBGC Hosts 3rd Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) hosted their third annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference—a free space for LGBTQ youth of…
The Summit Shines Light on LGBTQ Prisoner Rights
Black and Pink and HBGC reflect on issues raised during event, move forward By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Black and Pink and Hispanic Black Gay…
Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Receives Award by Resist, Inc.
BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC), located in Boston, MA, has been awarded $4,000 by RESIST, Inc., a national progressive foundation located…
Boston’s LGBTQ Community Reacts to Mayor Menino’s Departure
Local leaders reflect, share thanks following the mayor’s announcement By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— On Thursday, May 28th, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced that he will…
HBGC with Tod@s Host LGBTQ Mental Health Weekend
Two events encourage LGBTQ people of color to break silence, seek support Boston, Mass. — For decades, taboos and stigma related to mental health and illness…
Valentine’s Love Stories from New England Power Couples
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– NEW ENGLAND — With marriage equality legalized in all New England states except for Rhode Island, “The Rainbow Times” interviewed prominent…
OP-Ed: Martin’s Murder Shows Rustin’s Lesson Is Still Relevant Today
By: Kara S. Suffredini*, Esq., and Corey Yarbrough*– This year, LGBTQ activists celebrate the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin. Rustin’s accomplishments were so great…