Salem Police Captain’s Racist Tweet Sparks Protests
Salem Police Capt. Kate Stephens, the alleged person sending the tweet, is awaiting disciplinary action By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Earlier this month the Salem,…
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Boston Pride Statement Backfires
Leaving out what many LGBTQ+ PoC community members see as an indication that Boston Pride isn’t as inclusive as it thinks itself to be; Reports…
Boston’s Transgender Resistance Vigil
Boston’s Transgender Resistance Will Hold Vigil/March This Saturday DORCHESTER, Mass.—As the world reflects on the 50th Anniversary of Pride, it is a somber moment for members…
Salem LLC Endorses ADU Ordinance In Historic Vote
A vote on the ADU ordinance will happen tonight at 7 p.m. To participate in tonight’s City Council meeting where the ADU ordinance will be…
Sexual Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON—A viewpoint published in Annals of Internal Medicine urges clinicians to counsel patients about their sexual health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers practical…
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…
LGBTQ Corps Donates PPE To P-Town First Responders
Concerned about the PPE shortage, a group of gay guys with strong ties to Provincetown sourced, funded, and today delivered a 3-week supply of kN95…
San Francisco Pride: 2020 Parade & Celebration Cancelled
Nonprofit event producers working to determine alternate ways to celebrate landmark 50th anniversary via digital platforms SAN FRANCISCO—Yesterday, the Board of Directors of San Francisco…
Fenway Health To Furlough Staff Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Just about every organization, including Fenway Health, changing in response to coronavirus BOSTON—Today, Fenway Health announced that it will furlough staff this week in response…
Now Let’s Support Those Who Need It Most
COVID-19, Dealing With The Reality of the Times By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— Recently, a 47-year-old man in Ewing Township, New Jersey threw a loud…
North Shore Pride 2020 Canceled
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—North Shore Pride, the largest Pride celebration north of Boston, has cancelled its 2020 parade and festival, according to its…
Boston Pride & City Of Boston Postpone Pride
Due to COVID-19, Boston Pride announces postponement of Pride 2020 BOSTON—Boston Pride and the City of Boston announced earlier this week that annual Pride events…
COVID-19 & The Census: Critical To Be Counted!
The Census & How It’s More Important Than Ever To Be Counted By: Tim Wang and Sean Cahill*/ Fenway Health— Every 10 years, the U.S….
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…
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…
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…
Super Tuesday Presidential Election Results: Focusing On The Bigger Picture
The black community is the backbone of the Democratic Party and we must listen. By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief The Super Tuesday presidential primary election results where 14 states…
Empowering Feminine Experience, Intersectional Identities & Gender Equality
…that’s what she said explores feminine experience, gender, identity, love and rage, premieres in Boston on March 12-15 BOSTON—Societal resistance to gender equality comes center…
LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Face Rigorous System To Cultivate, Manufacture & Sell Cannabis In Mass.
LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Share Victories And Battles With a System/process That Some Allege Works Differently for Some and Not Others By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In…
Trans Youth Health Care Threatened By Legislation
Contrary to what health experts in trans youth healthcare say, legislators continue harmful practices By: Audrey Cole/Reporter— BOSTON—Nearly a dozen states have introduced bills to…
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,…