Historic National LGBT Smoking Data Shows Elevated Rates of Tobacco Use
From a press release Report Marks Historic First Release of National Surveillance Data on LGBT Tobacco Use A CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control…
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Fenway’s Gustavo Torrez Receives Trailblazers Award from American Legacy Foundation
BOSTON, Massachusetts — On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The Fenway Institute’s Gustavo Torrez was recognizes for his efforts in the tobacco control field with the Trailblazers…
Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day
How can we, as a community, finally end the AIDS epidemic? By: Paul Richards*/Special to TRT– By the end of 1988, the year I was…
The Theater Offensive Brings Off-Broadway Hit Play Expatriate to the South End
BOSTON, Mass. – “Expatriate is about African-American queer women artists looking for—not just a safe space to land—but a space from which to soar,” said Lenelle Moïse,…
27th Annual AIDS Walk for Life Looking for Walkers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — HIV/AIDS is still very much a threat, says Tom Bertrand, executive director of AIDS Project Rhode Island, and he’s concerned that…
Over $75K Raised by LGBT Organizations & Leaders to Help Dreamers Apply for New “DACA” Program
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — More than $75,000 has been raised by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations and LGBT movement leaders to help young…
Latin@ Pride 2012: An LGBTQA Celebration through Fun, Bonding, & Education
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio/TRT Publisher– BOSTON, Mass. – Latin@ Pride 2012 is set to start on September 23-29 in Boston, Massachusetts, and it will have…
Why Latin@ Pride? This is Why!
Below are some facts that show the importance and attention that the LGBTQ communities of color need. Based on these shocking reports, by reputable sources,…
LGBTQ Latino Struggle As It Compares/Differs with LGBTQ Mainstream Struggle
LGBTQ Latino and allied community members and leaders were asked to answer the questions above –see graphic by Prizm Designs — (in their language of…
RI Speaker of the House, Gordon Fox, Promises Marriage Equality Move if Re-Elected
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– Rhode Island House of Representatives’ Speaker, Gordon Fox (D), has recently vowed to bring marriage equality to a vote as early…
RI: Bryant University Shows Pride in Big Ways, Does Not Let Incident Define Campus
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The response to an LGBT art exhibit stolen from the walls of Bryant University in the spring of 2012 has…
Bitch brings it to Rainbow RiverFest, Artist Reclaims Identity, Talks Politics
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– Holyoke, Mass. — Bitch, an international acclaimed indie-electro band, notoriously known for a world renowned tour with Ani DiFranco and music…
LGBT Coalition Festival Promotes Inclusive Environment, Showcases LGBTQ Talent, Unique Environment
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The Rainbow Riverfest, the annual fall fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western Mass., is taking place this year on…
2nd Annual Carnival 2013 Poster Contest; Looking for Artists
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. – The Provincetown Business Guild, PBG, is looking for artists interested in submitting their creative materials for a poster for next year’s Carnival….
Mr. Boston Bear’s 2011 Year of Reign
By: Glenn Koetzner/TRT Special– BOSTON–Mr. Boston Bear, a MASSBEARZ competition started just last year, has done extraordinary work in the community. Created in the fraternal…
Local Organizations Receive Government Funds: Provides Core HIV/AIDS Medical Services
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $68 million in grants for HIV/AIDS care for women,…
Where the Bears Are, MASSBEARZ That Is
By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor– BOSTON, Mass.—Bear, cub, chub, otter, chaser, or admirers are just some of the various identities commonly used to refer to members…
nAGLY Celebrates 20 Years of GLBTQ Youth Support
SALEM, Mass. — On September 27, at 7-11 p.m., the North Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, nAGLY, will be celebrating its…
Summer Institute at Fenway Health Fills Gap in LGBT Health Research Training
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– The 2012 Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health just wrapped up last month. A growing program offered by…
Woven Voices: A New Creative Writing Group for HIV+ Long Term Survivors
BOSTON, Massachusetts — Woven Voices is a new Creative Writing Group at Fenway Health directed by artist and AIDS long-term survivor Cletus Warren. The program…
Transgender Activist to Give Keynote at HBGC’s LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
BOSTON, Mass. — Janet Mock, People.com Staff Editor and nationally-renown transgender activist, will give the keynote address at the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s 2012 LGBTQ Youth Empowerment…
New Publication Highlights Experiences of Transgender Granite Staters
BOSTON, Mass. — Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and TransGender New Hampshire (TG-NH) are pleased to announce the publication of We Are New Hampshire:…
Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring E.D. Named a National “Angels in Adoption™”
BOSTON, August 23, 2012—Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring announces today that Executive Director Colby Swettberg has been selected as a member of the 2012 class…