Salem Race Equity Task Force: 1st Public Forum
February 22, 6:00 p.m., www.salem.com/raceequityforum – Click on the link on Monday to attend Salem’s RETF forum SALEM, Mass.—Salem’s Race Equity Task Force will hold…
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BGMC: “Home For the Holidays” At Home
Amid COVID-19, BGMC Delights All Bringing The Music Directly To You This Year BOSTON—“Home for the Holidays,” a 30-minute showcase of holiday songs from the…
COVID Worker’s Protection Gone, Says Trump
Not So Fast, Says Mass. AG Healey Who Leads Coalition Opposing Trump’s Administration Rule That Would Undermine Critical Protections For Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic BOSTON—Massachusetts…
Driver’s Licenses For All: Encampment Faces Threats
After 11 days of encampment, men accost immigrants, makes threats BOSTON—Immigrants and activists have been sleeping in tents on the State House’s front steps for…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Release ‘Power of Protest’
“Power of Protest” Video Links The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus With Black Lives Matter Movement Boston—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) has released “The Power…
NAGLY, MassOpera To Hold Virtual Cabaret To Benefit At-Risk LGBTQ+ Youth
The Virtual performance with singers, performers, and special guests will represent the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences; All donations from this event will go to…
Boston Pride Board Resignation Sought, New Org. Says
Boston Pride 4 the People Forms; Composed of 21 Committee Chairs, co-chairs & volunteers Who Resigned After Ongoing Allegations Of Racism And Transphobia From The…
Census 2020: Don’t Forget About It!
The importance of the Census for LGBTQ people in Massachusetts By: Sean Cahill* and Tim Wang*/Special to TRT— Once every decade, the United States federal…
Coronavirus Cases & Casualties In Salem (May 1 Update)
This COVID-19 (coronavirus) release/story continues to develop; Salem cases increase, according to City officials SALEM, Mass.—As of 3:30 p.m. on May 1, 2020, 396 Salem…
Salem Calls For Personal Protective Equipment Donations
Protective equipment needed such as masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection sought for Salem Police and Fire Departments, North Shore Medical Center SALEM, Mass.—The city…
Salem Prepares For Coronavirus
The City of Salem Taking Precautions & Informing The Public About the coronavirus SALEM, Mass.—Like many communities across America, the City of Salem is pro-actively…
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Baker Declares State Of Emergency
To Support Commonwealth’s Response to Coronavirus, Administration issues updated guidance for the public & Executive Branch employees around large events and travel BOSTON—Today Governor Charlie Baker declared a…
Bigot Scott Lively Wins The Creep Of The Week Award
Anti-LGBTQ “Christian” Scott Lively at it again; spewing hate as he talks “God” and punishment By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Once upon a time in…
LGBTQ Health Competency Outside Of Boston
The Realities of LGBTQ Health Care Beyond Boston; A Troublesome Picture Emerges In Certain Areas By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— What do you do if you…
Chick-fil-A Pledges to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Donations; GLAAD Reacts
Chick-fil-A’s Move May Be Altruistic; Others Prefer to Err on the Side of Caution By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—As Chick-fil-A’s interest to expand to more…
Amplificando El Voto Latino: Las Elecciones de Nov. 5 en MA
Amplify Latinx lanza campaña de alcance para el voto Latino inspirada en Parrandas en colaboración con organizaciones de enlace cívico locales BOSTON—Amplify Latinx lanza una…
Cosecha Celebrates 1 Year Since Launcing #LicencesForAll Campaign
Cosecha continues the fight for human and immigrant rights MARLBOROUGH, Mass.—Tomorrow, Sunday, November 3rd, over one 100 Cosecha leaders from across the state will convene…
Healey Joins In, Opposes Trump’s Food Assistance Rule
Healey Joins Coalition; Proposed Rule Takes Away Food Assistance & Benefits For Millions, Violates Federal Law, Could Harm More Than 90,000 in Massachusetts Receiving SNAP…
The Theater Offensive Receives $1 Million Donation
The Theater Offensive Changes Its Course, Develops New Direction BOSTON—A new mission, a new leadership structure and a $1 million donation for The Theater Offensive…
Immigrant-Led Weekend-Long Party & Encampment Outside MA Statehouse
Undocumented immigrant encampment; After fifteen years of empty promises saying action will be taken on drivers’ licenses for migrants, the community and allies will gather…
Straight Pride Parade: Arrests, Police Misconduct Allegations
Straight Pride Against Hate Counterprotesters Statement (Below), On Detainees BOSTON—Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh continues to receive complaints and reactions over his decision to allow…
UPDATED: Thousands Protest ‘Straight Pride Parade’; Alleged Police Violence
Straight Pride Parade Protestors Unified to Send a Strong Message to The Supporters (VIEWER DISCRETION – Story continues to unfold) By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Thousands…
Justin Utley Reveals His Beautiful Scars
The Out Singer, Justin Utley, Performs Songs from His Upcoming Album in Provincetown By: John Stein*/Special to TRT— “At this point in my musical journey,…