Rainbow Times Releases Key Endorsements
The Rainbow Times’ endorsements for Salem and Lynn, Mass. are in; Boston Mayoral endorsement to come By: The Rainbow Times’ Editorial Team— The Rainbow Times’ editorial…
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HIV Challenge To Reduce Stigma, Disparities
HHS Announces New National HIV Challenge, Increase Prevention & Treatment Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of The…
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…
Gay Lit Author Larry Benjamin Releases New Novel
Beaten Track Publishing releases The Sun, The Earth & The Moon, written by veteran writer Larry Benjamin BTP released The Sun, The Earth & the…
Fenway Hosts Session For State’s Commission On LGBT Aging
Fenway Health’s Listening Session Crucial to Aging Commission LGBTQIA+ older adults expressed concerns about growing older in Massachusetts at a listening session of the Massachusetts…
Love To All Project Zones In On LGBTQ+ Youth, Philanthropy, More
Queer students launch Love To All, clothing brand and publication to support LGBTQ+ youth; philanthropy and education By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE—Love to…
HIV Testing & Prevention: Identifying And Reaching At-Risk And Hidden Populations
Rutgers HIV/LGBT health expert discusses the importance of focusing research on local areas in order to implement tailored prevention program strategies NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Rutgers scholar…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World, Nov. 2018
Guide created to assist LGBTQ Muslims in finding a community Earlier this month, the Muslim Youth Leadership Council published a resource guide, titled “I am…
CDC, Mass. DPH Partner To Address Spike In HIV Diagnoses In Commonwealth
Partnership highlights need to address HIV transmission through intravenous drug use By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In response to an alarming rise in HIV diagnoses…
Positive Thoughts: Passing the Torch – Pedro Zamora’s Impact
Almost a quarter-century after his passing, Pedro Zamora continues to inspire future generations and help in the fight against HIV By: Desirée Guerrero*/Special to TRT—…
Fenway Health Announces Support Group For Latinx LGBT people
Monthly Spanish-language group offers confidential space to addresses Latinx issues, challenges of dual identity BOSTON―Fenway Health recently announced a monthly Spanish-language support group for Latino/a…
Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective Celebrates 35th Anniversary
A look into the influential Hartford LGBTQ clinic By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— This November, the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) is celebrating its…
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…
National and International LGBTQ News Briefs
The Rainbow Times’ Pick of News Briefs For You “Several mainstream television programs portray asexuality—and hopefully more will soon” Though asexuality is still little-understood by…
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…
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…
23rd Annual Taste of the South End Brings Celebrated Chefs Together for AIDS Action Benefit
Delicious Samplings from more than 40 Celebrated Chefs in Boston’s Hottest Culinary Destination BOSTON—AIDS Action Committee recently announced that the 23rd annual Taste of the…
Racial Equity is Vital to Eradicating HIV/AIDS in 2018 & Beyond
By: JP Delgado Galdamez*/TRT Guest Columnist— In honor of National Black HIV Awareness Day on February 7, The Rainbow Times’ columnist and activist JP Delgado Galdamez…
Trump’s FY2019 Budget Would Sharply Reduce Funding For HIV, Put Other Healthcare Funding At Risk
Disastrous consequences for many if funding for HIV is reduced as Trump’s proposed budget shows BOSTON—This week, President Trump released a proposed budget that, if…
AIDS Project RI Announces Run/Walk for Life Event
PROVIDENCE—AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) is excited to announce that our annual AIDS Walk for Life event will, for the first time, also include a…
Amir Now Incorporated Brings Queer Artists Together to Create Thought-Provoking Stories
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Amir Dixon is on a mission to bring art, advocacy, and awareness together. A writer, cinematographer, and activist, Dixon has launched…
Project LIFE: Offers Vital HIV/AIDS Support, Services in Western Massachusetts
Spanish speakers can find support in this Western Massachusetts newly-formed organization By: Nick Collins/TRT Intern and Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— HOLYOKE, Mass.—The day Paolo Salvador found…