Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’ “Haul Out the Holly”
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)—whose mission is to create musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate…
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All in the Family for LGBTQ Latin@s: New Documentary Premieres at Fenway Health
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Faith and familia—la familia—play critical roles in the lives and identities of many Latin@s. Sometimes, for LGBT people, the two…
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto Speaking About Ten Years of Goodridge
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—On the same day the governor signed legislation making same-sex marriages legal in Illinois and the Catholic bishop of…
Carnival 2014 Poster Contest
PROVINCETOWN, Mass.—In preparation for the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) Carnival 2014 “Comic Book Capers,” the PBG’s 3rd Annual Carnival Poster Contest has officially begun. All…
Survey: Vatican Asks Laity About Gay Marriage, Gay Families
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—In yet another indication of a changing Catholic Church, the Vatican is asking members of the laity their views on…
The Power of ‘Shared Responsibility’ in the Fight Against AIDS
By: Rebecca Haag* The AIDS epidemic is seeping back into popular culture. The Dallas Buyer’s Club, a biopic starring Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof is…
FCDC Honors Fenway Health’s Henia Handler With Important Award
BOSTON, Mass. — Each year the Fenway Community Development Corporation (FCDC) celebrates a leader who has made a significant contribution to the Fenway and its residents….
Op-Ed: AIDS Action Committee Marks World AIDS Day 2013
By: Rebecca Haag* BOSTON, Mass.—Sunday, December 1 marks the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, a day when people the world over show solidarity in the…
HBGC Strengthens Community, Raises Funds at 4th Annual Gala
Event honored Rev. Irene Monroe, Nelson Roman, and BAGLY while raising funds to continue programs and services for Latina/o and Black LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass….
National LGBT Health Education Center’s Webinar for Transgender Medical Care Providers
BOSTON, Mass. – The National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute will host the webinar, “Transgender Medical Care: Advanced Case Discussion,” on Dec….
Tenth Anniversary of Goodridge – The Rocky Start of It All
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— It was not the start of the marriage equality movement, but it has proven to be its watershed moment: November…
This Month, Get Aware—And Get Tested
By: Rebecca Haag*— It’s no mystery that having to live with poverty, homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, or discrimination makes a person more vulnerable to HIV…
HIV/AIDS Stats: Make the Affordable Care Act T’Werk for You
By: Eric Brus*— What do Beyonce, drag queens, babies in car seats, and Vice President Joe Biden have in common? They are featured in animated…
Transgender Awareness Week: Transgender Equal Rights Coalition Calls for Legislative Action on Equal Access Bill
BOSTON, Mass. – The Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Coalition marked the start of the annual Transgender Awareness week by calling on the legislature to pass…
Rhode Island Pride “Honors” Celebrates Community Contributions
This RI Pride event celebrates the contributions of members of LGBT and allied communities. The evening will honor Governor Lincoln Chafee and Stephanie Chafee….
Gates Poised to Lead Boy Scouts
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of America….
LGBT Latin@s Largest Minority, Fastest Growing, New Reports Show
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— There are an estimated 1.4 million adult LGBT Latin@s in the U.S., according to a recently released report from a…
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…
Dixon Reveals Non-Apologetic Approach to Ending Oppression
By: Nicole Lashomb /TRT Editor-in-Chief— Twenty-something year old nationally and internationally acclaimed Boston film maker, Amir Dixon, is no stranger to oppression and the ramifications…
Walsh Triumphs in Boston Mayor’s Race
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass. — State Representative Martin J. Walsh emerged victorious in the Boston mayor’s race Tuesday night, Nov. 5, capturing 52 percent…
Boston Pride Expresses Solidarity & Support for Minsk Pride
9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013” to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from…
National LGBT Health Education Center’s Webinar: Meeting Health Needs of LGBT People
BOSTON, Mass. – The National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute will host the educational webinar, “Meeting the Health Care Needs of Lesbian,…
Art Builds Community: Let’s Elect a Mayor Who Will Support This
By: Matt Wilson* and Craig Coogan*— Creativity is powerful. We know that it generates nearly $1 billion of economic activity annually in the city of…