Planned Parenthood Battle Emblematic of a Bigger Struggle for Women’s Rights
By: Mike Givens*/Special Guest Columnist— In 2015, a horrifying trend of abuse, marginalization and mistreatment is rearing its head publicly across the country. The…
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Black and Pink Celebrates 10: Helping Incarcerated LGBTQs
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—A Boston non-profit organization that supports LGBTQ prisoners’ rights recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. Black and Pink is an…
Fenway Institute: Among 2015 GLMA Achievement Award Recipients
Each year, GLMA honors exemplary individuals and/or organizations for their significant contributions to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals or…
GLAD is Wicked Proud of Its History
BOSTON, Mass.—To celebrate the 2015 Pride season, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) has produced an interactive timeline of its history at www.glad.org/about/history. “The timeline…
In Charge! Tom Bourdon Gets It Done in Greater Boston
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— Founded in 1972, PFLAG is the nation’s largest family and ally organization serving the LGBTQ community with over 350 chapters across…
AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. Readies for Viva! Gala
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—There are only five tables still available for The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ annual Viva! gala! Now in its 18th year, this unique celebration…
Fenway Health Launches Obstetrics Program
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health is proud to announce the addition of obstetrical care services, now available at the 1340 Boylston Street location. As a formal partnership…
AIDS Action, MassCreative & MassBudget React to Gov. Patrick’s Budget
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Today, AIDS Action and MassCreative had strong reactions to Governor Deval Patrick’s 2015 budget proposal, which includes cuts to their…
How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying?
By: Keegan O’Brien*— [This article was originally published in The Nation] According to a nationwide study conducted by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN),…
HBGC Honors Religious Activist; Founder of the Imperial Court of Western Massachusetts
Event marks HBGC’s four year anniversary of empowering Black and Latin@ LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host its annual gala…
Gay Man Participates in AIDS Walk & 5K Run in Honor of Cousin, an Early Victim of AIDS
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— For the last seven years, Michael Fitta has raised money for the AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run in…
New England Pride Organizations Celebrate with Festivals and Education
By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — May marks the beginning of pride season in New England, and celebrations across the region have evolved into…
AIDS United Funds Six Puerto Rican Organizations for HIV Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON — Thanks to $155,000 in grant investments from AIDS United, six community-based organizations in Puerto Rico will have expanded capacity for vital HIV prevention services…
LifeSkills Empowers Transgender Women, Galvanizes LGBTQ Community
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– The LifeSkills Project, a program for and by transgender women at the Fenway Institute, is making the news…
Connecticut PRIDE Rally and Festival: New Board Announces Plans for 2012-13
[Release by CT Pride] The Connecticut PRIDE committee, a not for profit organization, has produced events that promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, and equality for “everyone.”…
Historic Transgender Equal Rights Act To Take Effect July 1, 2012
BOSTON, Mass.—On July 1, 2012, the Transgender Equal Rights Act will take effect. For the first time in the Commonwealth’s history, transgender residents will be…
Making Room for Diverse Trans Identities at the May LGBT Muslim Retreat
By: Tynan Power*/TRT Columnist– For the last few months, my life — or at least my e-mail — has been dominated by the upcoming LGBT…