Massachusetts Activists Fight Battle for Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools
New England Pride Guide 2018 | Special Edition By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Bay State activists are working to advance a bill in the Massachusetts…
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Local Organization Plans Youth-Friendly, Inclusive Boston LGBTQ Pride Ball
New England Pride Guide 2018 | Special Edition Members of the Boston-based Yes Fest team are planning a youth-friendly LGBTQ Pride Ball in East Boston…
BGMC’s Pride Concert Takes You Through All The Feels
Courtesy of Boston Gay Men’s Chorus— Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will celebrate Boston Pride Week with Together, featuring music from Broadway, movies, spirituals and…
33rd AIDS Walk & Run Boston to Take Place June 3
BOSTON, MA―Registration is now open for the 33rd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston, which will take place Sunday, June 3, 2018. The event regularly…
Organizations Reluctant To Bring #MeToo Movement To This Year’s Boston Pride Parade
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Following sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein surfacing in October, the #MeToo movement has received significant media coverage and garnered…
Women’s March Organizers Respond To Allegations Of Racism, Transphobia
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— The January 20th nationwide Women’s March has seen some attendees leveling accusations of transphobia and racism at organizers of local demonstrations across the country. Boston’s march this year took place…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrates Boston Pride Week with ‘Together’
In advance of South Africa Tour, musical selections emphasize our shared humanity, resilience in the face of oppression, and love BOSTON—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus…
More Than 1,900 People Show Support for Survivors at Walk for Change
Attendees Raise Over $245K for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center in Midst of #MeToo BOSTON—The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) recently announced that more…
Fenway Health Hires Heidrick & Struggles To Lead Search For CEO
BOSTON—The Fenway Health Board of Directors announced today that it has selected Heidrick & Struggles to lead the process of finding a diverse slate of…
BGMC Performing With South Africa’s Mzansi Gay Choir
Courtesy of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus— Know what the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will be doing on June 15? They’ll be sharing a…
New Policy Outlines Best Practices For Retaining Transgender Women in HIV Care
BOSTON—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief, Retaining transgender women in care: Best practices in the field, outlining provider best practices and…
The Incorruptibles: Bernie Sanders’ Supporters Train Activists in New England To Run For Office
The Incorruptibles are changing the way activism works By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In the wake of the November 8, 2016, presidential election that saw…
Gays Against Guns unites LGBTQ community, anti–gun violence activists
Gays Against Guns: Members of the LGBTQ community join with anti-gun activists to decry gun violence in a post-Parkland political climate By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern—…
Community Periscope: Brockton, Mass. Programs for the LGBTQ Community
Brockton LGBTQ community offers some services By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Communities around Massachusetts and the New England area have various services, entities, and groups with…
The Network/La Red’s Annual Fundraiser Paint The Town (La) Red Featuring Performances & Clips from New Short Film
Paint The Town (La) Red is a celebration of survival that raises awareness of LGBQ/T partner abuse and its impact on our communities. BOSTON—On April…
29th Annual Bayard Rustin Breakfast to Honor LGBT People of Color Working to End HIV/AIDS
LGBT People of Color contributions highlighted, Activist Larry V. Day and spiritual leader Allan McLendon to be recognized for their life-saving work BOSTON—The 29th annual…
Boston Pride Announces 2018 Pride Parade Marshals
BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride announced late last week their Grand and Honorary Marshals for the 48th Annual Boston Pride Parade. They are: Grand Marshal Freedom for…
Taste of the South End Raises More Than $155,000 for AIDS Action
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— El Centro’s tacos and chipotle chicken. Boston Chops’ beef sliders on brioche. Brownstone’s canape of honey truffled goat cheese. And…
Community Periscope: What’s Life Like for LGBTQ People in Attleboro, Mass.
Some LGBTQ People wish there were more resources in the area By: Nick Collins/TRT Intern & Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Communities around Massachusetts and the New…
North Shore School Teacher’s Lawsuit Against Harborlight Montessori Over Allegations of LGBT Discrimination
By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor & Nick Collins/TRT Intern— BEVERLY, Mass.—A Beverly, Mass. teacher is suing a Montessori school he taught at for nearly three…
Judy Shepard ‘Breaks Barriers’ in Boston
By: Nick Collins/TRT Intern and Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Speaking through tears, activist Judy Shepard revealed the pain and hope fueling her for nearly two decades…
North Shore Pride packs the PEM with keynote speaker Judy Shepard
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—You could have heard a pin drop during North Shore Pride’s (NSP) LGBTQ Professional Networking event last month when Judy…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert Pays Homage to Pop Icons ABBA
BOSTON—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is pleased to present “ABBAsolutely Fabulous,” a spirited salute to one of the most successful acts ever to hit…