No Pride In Prisons: Legislative Briefing
The organization will feature keynote speakers for the No Pride in Prison’s Virtual event BOSTON—Black and Pink Massachusetts will host a legislative briefing entitled “No…
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Progress Pride Flag, Boston Pride Debates
When LGBTQ+ Justice Goes Beyond the Rainbow & Why the Progress Pride Flag is Important within that Context; A Look at Recent Developments Within Boston…
Van Solo Trip: Queer Tips
A Gay Writer on a Van Solo Trip For His First Time; His Do’s and Don’ts While On The Road By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT—…
Lendale Johnson: The Ball’s In His Court
Meet America’s First Gay Black Tennis Pro, Lendale Johnson, & His Experience As An Out Tennis Player By: Shane Gallagher/Special to TRT— While there have…
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia’s SCOTUS Ruling
How SCOTUS Voted in Fulton & Why This Could Represent Troubles Ahead for the LGBTQ+ Community By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme…
NCLR Campaign “We Serve With Love” Backs LGBTQs
Ready to Serve Low-Income & Faith-Based LGBTQ Communities SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Recently, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) launched the “We Serve with Love” campaign,…
Stoli® Vodka Lauds Pride With Harvey Milk
Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, Something Stoli® Vodka Has Done Before Stoli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of…
“Buses Are A Comin’” By Charles Person
This Book, “Buses Are A Comin’” By Charles Person With Richard Rooker Will Keep You On Your Seat By: Terri Schlichenmeyer*/TRT Book Reviewer Your seat…
Mikayla Miller Alleged Lynching Still Unsolved
Mikayla Miller’s Calls For Independent Investigation Grows By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— HOPKINTON, Mass.—A month after Mikayla Miller, a black LGBTQ+ teenager, was found dead in…
Vandalism: White Supremacists Target Salem, Mass.
Acts of Vandalism & Hate Crimes Up in 2021 in Salem, Mass. SALEM, Mass.—Jodi Bee Bakes, a bakery located in downtown Salem, Mass., has repeatedly…
The Pope: His Approval, Permission Not Needed
The Catholic’s Church or Pope Francis’ Affirmation Isn’t Required – The Church’s Role Has Been Contrary To Its Teachings By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist—…
Welcoming Health Care Settings For LGBTQIA+ People
BOSTON—A paper published in Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved provides detailed guidance for creating culturally responsive health care environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
Fenway Brief: COVID-19 On LGBTQIA+, HIV People
Fenway Health outlines a policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV and LGBTQIA+ people BOSTON—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway…
Introducing Ellen LaPointe, Fenway Health’s New CEO
If you haven’t yet made her acquaintance, get ready to see a lot of Ellen LaPointe. The longtime social justice activist, attorney, and nonprofit leader…
LGBTQIA+ People Harmed Under Trump’s 3 Years In Office, New Brief Details
During the third year in office, Trump Administration expanded discriminatory policies and practices that are harming the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people in America,…
Fenway Health Appoints Ellen LaPointe As Its New CEO
BOSTON–The Board of Directors of Fenway Health announced today that it has selected Ellen LaPointe to be its next Chief Executive Officer. LaPointe was selected…
Jake Gyllenhaal Invites You To The ‘Fun Home’
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT— Jake Gyllenhaal invites you to the Fun Home This is not a drill: Fun Home is going to be…
“PRIED” Exhibition Features Work by New England LGBTQIA Craft Artists
Furniture, textiles, ceramics, and diverse works in many other mediums included. BOSTON—Works by nearly 40 LGBTQ-identifying craft artists from around New England and across the…
Brandeis Offers Precollege Queer Academics and Activism Program
WALTHAM, Mass.—Brandeis University Precollege Programs is launching a new program this summer to provide LGBTQIA+ high school students with an academic and historical perspective to…
Becca Blackwell To Star In LGBTQIA+ Selected Shorts
Award-winning Trans actor to take center stage at UMASS Fine Arts Center By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— AMHERST, Mass.—In early November, UMASS Fine Arts Center (FAC)…
Sexual Minorities Archives Will Hold Grand Opening Soon
HOLYOKE, Mass. – A grand opening event for the LGBTQIA community will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the settlement…
In the Wake of 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, Vigilance Needed More Than Ever
Trans-columnist dissects the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and action to take By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s been nearly a month since the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and the…
Voguing Not Just About Striking a Pose, but Saving Young Lives
Voguing as entertainment with a twist: Saving Young Lives; Originally Run on August 4, 2016 By: John Paul Stapleton/TRT Reporter— Boston’s Finest New England Mother,…