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First National Give OUT Day Benefits Local Nonprofits
Nine local LGBTQ organizations raised money and awareness By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Give OUT Day—the first national initiative to mobilize donors across the country to give to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) nonprofits—was held May 9 as nine local nonprofits participated, earning money while raising awareness of their causes. MassEquality, Fenway Health, The [...]
Nine Boston Nonprofits Participate in 1st Ever National Giving Day Campaign for LGBTQ Community
BOSTON, Mass. – Nine local nonprofit organizations will participate in Give OUT Day, the very first national initiative to mobilize thousands of donors across the country to give in support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) nonprofit community on May 9. The day is organized by Bolder Giving, in partnership with the [...]
Transgender Day of Celebration Comes to Boston For the 1st Time, Honors Life
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The Metropolitan Community Church of Boston is hosting Boston’s first Transgender Day of Celebration, a day complementary to Transgender Day of Remembrance that publicly celebrates transgender lives. “Transgender Day of Celebration is an opportunity for trans people and all who love them to come together and celebrate,” said Rev. Jamez [...]
A Climate Shift for Major American Sports
MassEquality congratulates Jason Collins on his decision to come out, and thanks him for his bravery and honesty BOSTON, Mass. – NBA player Jason Collins, formerly of the Boston Celtics, came out today in an interview with Sports Illustrated. His decision to release this announcement makes him the first openly gay player actively on a major [...]
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA Trans nondiscrimination policy approved in public school district The Medford School Committee has approved a new gender identity nondiscrimination policy for Medford Public Schools. The new policy is based on guidelines from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in response to the law passed in 2011 [...]
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Boston Explosions: 3 Dead, 144+ Injured; Reactions [Updated]
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — Two bombs exploded today around 2:50 p.m. along two different locations on Boylston Street, in downtown Boston. The first explosion occurred near the finish line of the yearly Boston Marathon, according to reports on scene. The second explosion took place just seconds later and approximately 150 meters from [...]
One Small Step in Marathon for Gender Identity Protections
MassEquality commends the Medford School Committee on passing a new gender identity nondiscrimination policy for Medford Public Schools and looks ahead to next steps BOSTON, Mass. – This week, the Medford School Committee unanimously approved a new gender identity nondiscrimination policy for Medford Public Schools after MassEquality, partner organizations and allies garnered local support for [...]
MassEquality & LGBT Aging Project: Lawmakers Need to Create LGBT Elder Commission
BOSTON, Mass. —Today, MassEquality and the LGBT Aging Project called on lawmakers to create an LGBT Elder Commission to study and recommend ways to meet the unique needs of LGBT elders. The Joint Committee on Public Health will hear testimony about the need for a Commission at 1pm today at the Statehouse.“Last year, the Patrick [...]
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 not run for reelection after holding the position for twenty years. During his time in office, Mayor Menino has been touted as the most pro-LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and [...]
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA Report outlines how religious arguments undermine women and LGBTs A report entitled Redefining Religious Liberty: The Covert Campaign Against Civil Rights details how a network of Christian organizations has successfully fought pro-choice and LGBT civil rights legislation by saying that it infringes on religious liberty. The findings state [...]
Pro-LGBT Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston Will Not Seek Re-election
By: Christine Nicco*/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. –Long-time Mayor and LGBT supporter, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, announced Thursday he would not seek a record sixth term as mayor of the city of Boston. In a recent radio interview with WBUR Boston’s NPR, Menino stated “I never thought I would end up here. … It may not [...]
Boston Stands for Equality at Rally and Candlelight Vigil
By: Francisco L. White* /TRT Reporter— Boston, Mass.—It was a day of high emotion and demonstrations of solidarity. In the afternoon, as the DOMA battle raged at the U.S. Supreme Court, hundreds of LGBTQ individuals and allies gathered and filled City Hall Plaza. Approximately 500 attendees showed up for the historic rally. The historic rally, [...]
St. Patrick’s Parade Rejects LGBTs Again; Orgs. Denounce Actions
BOSTON, Mass. — Organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade that takes place in South Boston rejected an application by MassEquality to participate in Sunday’s parade. In doing so, organizers noted that the parade was full. MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini issued the following statement in response: “Organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day [...]
Men’s Event raises $500K-plus for Fenway Health
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — The Fenway Health Clinic Men’s Event hosted on March 9th at the Boston Mariott Copley was well attended and raised over $500,000. The funds were raised through cash donations, pledges, in-kind support and via the Live and Silent Auction. The gathering, according to WCVB TV video, drew over [...]
Trans-ceptions: Not being Consumed by Transness; Remembering we are Just Living our Lives
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Sometimes it’s important to remember that it’s not all about being trans. I have to keep reminding myself of this lesson. I think about being trans a lot. I write a column about it, I speak about it, I teach people about it. I’ve got two sashes that say “Miss Trans [...]
