Miss Trans America Founder’s Husband Sentenced To Life
Miss Trans America’s killer gets life with possible parole in 25 years; Friends reacts to the sentencing By: Audrey Cole/Reporter— NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Many members of…
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Homophobic, Racist, Etc. Rhetoric From Springfield City Council Candidate?
Xenophobic, Racist, Homophobic, Transphobic Invectives Reminiscent of Trump By: Mike Givens*/TRT Columnist— My jaw dropped when I first read it. I was sitting in my…
Holyoke Mayor Challenges Incumbent For 1st Congressional Seat
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse says he’s challenging “status quo” by running against Congressman Richard Neal By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse…
Ask A Trans Woman: Importance Of Face-To-Face Interactions
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I recently received this question from an old friend of mine. Community. It’s incredibly important. But then, I doubt I need…
Community Periscope: Chicopee, Mass. Lacks LGBTQ Resources, According To Locals
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— LGBTQ resources seem almost ubiquitous in the Pioneer Valley, an area in Western Massachusetts widely known for its thriving LGBTQ community. However, according to some, there…
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…
Friends of Pulse Orlando Victim KJ Morris Launch Fundraiser for Memorial Scholarship
By: Sandra Dias/TRT Reporter— NORTHAMPTON—Friends of Kim “KJ” Morris, a longtime Drag King in western Massachusetts, would like her to be remembered not because she…
AFWM Announces Free Conference for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. (AFWM) is excited to announce its fourth annual Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Conference to be…
Come Dance for a Cause: Prison Birth Project
By: Erica Silber/Special to TRT— EASTHAMPTON, MA—Dancers of all levels are invited to Dance for a Cause! Benefiting Prison Birth Project on the first four…
AIDS Foundaction of WMA to Host the Kinsey Sicks at Annual Fundraising Gala
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. (AFWM) is excited to announce that “Viva!,” its seventeenth annual gala, will be held on…
Is Holyoke the New Northampton for LGBTQ Politics?
Openly lesbian and Puerto Rican candidate wins Council seat by a landslide By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— HOLYOKE, Mass.—Is Holyoke the new Northampton for LGBTQ politics?…
New Director to Take Over LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—The LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts—an organization committed to improving and preserving the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,…
Scott Lively Begins Court Proceedings for Crimes Against Humanity
Join local activists for a stand-out prior to the hearing! SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition…
Imperial Court of Mass-Western Division Hosts 1st Annual Imperial Crown Prince & Princess Ball
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The Imperial Court of Massachusetts-Western Division (ICMA-WD) held their first annual Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball July 13, 2013….
First-Ever LGBTQ History Walking Tour of Northampton Set for June
“Journey Through Lesbian Mecca” Will Recall Key Organizations and Locations NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The first-ever walking tour to reveal the untold history of Northampton’s lesbian,…
First Ever Pioneer Valley E-Philanthropy Event Gives Over $1 Million to Local Non-profits
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The first 24 hour e-philanthropy event in Western Massachusetts was held by the Community Foundation in partnership with nine leading…
Baystate Health: Equality Index Leader in LGBT Healthcare 2012, HRC Reports
SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” for the second consecutive year in the Healthcare Equality Index of…