BLAA Artists Bring Empowerment, Politics & Art in Response to Trump’s Presidency
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— At Midway Studios in Fort Point, Boston, several LGBTQ artists are making a statement. The Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA), an…
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Boston Medical Center Releases Study on Gender Affirmation Surgery
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Boston Medical Center recently released the results of a study quantifying the number of transgender patients opting for gender affirmation…
“Becoming Visible” Workshop Educates Clinicians on Transgender Patient Care
Transgender health needs prompt culturally-sensitive medical training By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— SOUTH ATTLEBORO Mass.—Rachel Legend has spent her career advocating for the LGBTQ community across…
MA Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Transgender Nondiscrimination Law Signing
BOSTON—This Saturday, July 8, marks the one-year anniversary that Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the update to Massachusetts’ nondiscrimination law to include protections for transgender…
RI Senate Approves Bill Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
Bill prohibits licensed mental health providers from using the conversion therapy practice on children and adolescents PROVIDENCE, RI—The Rhode Island Senate last week voted 31…
On 2nd Anniversary of Marriage Win, Work Continues in MA for LGBT Equality
At the forefront, transgender nondiscrimination protections to ensure LGBT equality for all BOSTON—Today marks the second anniversary of Obegerfell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court ruling…
Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Celebrates 25th Anniversary
BOSTON—The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth swore in swear in new members and released a set of policy recommendations at a ceremony celebrating the 25th…
Sexual Orientation Questions Added Back Into National Survey of LGBT Older Adults
Fenway Health praises move by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services BOSTON—Yesterday, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the U.S. Department of Health…
Boston Pride Under Fire as Accusations of Transphobia, Racism, Censorship Loom
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter & Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— On Saturday, June 10, at the corner of Fairfield and Boylston streets in Boston, more than…
Former US Atty. General Eric Holder to Receive GLAD’s 2017 Spirit of Justice Award
The Honorable Eric H. Holder Jr., whose tenure as U.S. Attorney General under President Barack Obama marked huge advances in LGBTQ rights, will be the…
AG Healey Awards Grants: Expand Opportunity for Women, Minority Workers in Construction Industry
Program Will Award Total of $90,000 in Grant Funding to Eligible Applicants BOSTON–Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is awarding $90,000 in…
Fenway Health Appoints Dr. Jennifer Potter as Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute
Fenway Health announces today that Dr. Jennifer Potter has been appointed Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute. Dr. Potter is Director of Women’s Health at Fenway…
AIDS Walk & Run Boston Raises $750,000 to Support Work to End HIV/AIDS in MA
Boston Mayor Walsh announced Boston’s participation in global campaign to end HIV; legislator, advocates honored BOSTON―The 32nd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston on Sunday,…
Mayor Walsh Announces Boston’s Participation in Global Fast-Track Cities Initiative at AIDS Walk
BOSTON― At this Sunday’s 32nd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh will announce Boston’s commitment to join the Fast-Track Cities…
New England Pride Guide: Ten Misconceptions Around Sex Say Health Advocates
Misconceptions Around Sex, Health Experts Weigh in By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— The Rainbow Times engaged several New England-area organizations to ask sexual health experts about the…
Pride Preview 2017 Part II: A Review of Pride Celebrations Across New England
The most comprehensive round of pride celebrations By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In the first part of this series, published in a recent issue of The…
Ballot Initiative to Strip Away Trans Rights Still on Track to be Voted on in 2018
Transgender people in the commonwealth still fear for their trans rights By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Throughout Pride Week celebrations this year, you may hear one…
Benefit Pride Cruise Series Launches on the North Shore
Pride Cruise Series launched in Salem, Mass. as part of The Rainbow Times’ 10th year anniversary celebration. SALEM, Mass.—The Rainbow Times (TRT), New England’s Largest LGBTQ…
New England Pride Guide: Safe Sex Practices During Pride Season
Practicing Safe Sex during Pride By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Pride officially begins in June and, cities and towns across the world are holding festivals, parades,…
State Funding Cuts Will Force AIDS Action Program Youth on Fire to Close Next Fall
BOSTON—AIDS Action Committee announces today that Youth on Fire, its program for adolescents and young adults who are homeless or street-involved, will close on November…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Sutton Foster
Tony-winning Broadway, TV star joins chorus for special concert during LGBT Pride week BOSTON—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) proudly presents Anything Goes, a special…
City of Boston to Host Annual Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony for Boston Pride
BOSTON—Boston Pride will kick off Pride week with the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, June 2 at 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Mayor Martin…
AIDS Walk & Run Boston to Take Place in Early June
BOSTON—Registration is now open for the 32nd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston, which will take place Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the DCR Hatch…