LGBT Coalition Grant Focuses on Perception of Transgender Women
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — The LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts is the recipient of a grant from the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. The grant was…
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AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. 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 second annual Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Conference…
UMass Amherst’s Center for Women & Community to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Gala
AMHERST, Mass. – The Center for Women & Community (CWC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will mark its 40th anniversary with a gala celebrating…
New Guidance for Transgender Non-Discrimination Law in Schools
BOSTON, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Feb. 15 issued comprehensive guidelines that aim to ensure Massachusetts public schools comply…
Valentine’s Love Stories from New England Power Couples
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– NEW ENGLAND — With marriage equality legalized in all New England states except for Rhode Island, “The Rainbow Times” interviewed prominent…
AIDS Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Work, Raises Funds Through Viva!
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, AFWM, hosted its 16th annual gala “Viva!” last month. This year’s event took place…
Groundbreaking Transgender Documentary Re-Launches Campaign to Raise Needed Funds
Film explores transgender issues through an intimate portrait of youth advocate Tony Ferraiolo. FAIRFIELD, Connecticut –A Self-Made Man, a documentary that takes an unprecedented inside…
New LGBTQ Non-Profit Organization Formed in Vermont
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont – Green Mountain Crossroads, a new organization for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community, has formed and will hold an official…
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…
New Theme for Annual LGBT Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective; Draws Big Crowd
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– HARTFORD, Connecticut – The tenth annual fundraiser for the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, the largest organization in Connecticut…
AIDS Foundation of Western MA to Host 20th Anniversary Gala
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Tickets are on sale for Viva! 2013, the 20th Anniversary Gala to benefit The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts (AFWM.) The gala will…
U.S. District Court Hears Arguments in CCR/SMUG v. Scott Lively
By: Francisco L. White/TRT Reporter– SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — District Judge Michael A. Ponsor heard arguments on Monday regarding a federal lawsuit filed in March 2012…
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) v. Scott Lively: Pack the Springfield Federal Court!
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — On Monday January 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition Springfield will be joining the Center for Constitutional…
Healthcare Is a Human Right: Proposal for Equitable Financing of Green Mountain Care
Vermont – As people across the United States and world commemorate International Human Rights Day today, the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign is releasing…
Municipal Equality Index in MA: Boston & Cambridge 100; Northampton, Others Not So
Boston and Cambridge score 100; Northampton & Provincetown not so. In this first of its kind nationwide evaluation of LGBT inclusion in municipal law and…
MassEquality & LGBT Aging Project Applaud Patrick Administration for Outreach to LGBT Older Adults
Call on lawmakers to pass bill that would require elder service provider training in LGBT issues BOSTON, Massachusetts — Today, MassEquality and the LGBT Aging…
AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. to Mark World AIDS Day with Community Gathering
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts – The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced today that the organization will host a community gathering to mark World AIDS Day on…
Transgender Events Planned for Hampshire County, November 14-20
NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts — To mark the 14th annual international Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBT and LGBT-supportive groups in Hampshire County are organizing a series of…
VT: Upcoming LGBTQ First Aid and Healthcare Advocacy Training
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont – November 9th-11th, the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont will sponsor a 20-hour first aid and healthcare advocacy training intended to strengthen the…
Stories of Our LGBTQI Ancestors: Marion Turner of Florence, Massachusetts (1898-1903)
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Stories of Our LGBTQI Ancestors is a lecture series created by the Sexual Minorities Educational Foundation that provides the Valley community with…
American Fiesta: A Witty, Hopeful Tale of Imperfection & Acceptance debuts at City Stage
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– Fiestaware does not only represent solid-bright colored vintage dinnerware loved many depression-era women. It can also serve as the centerpiece to…
UMass Stonewall Center Director Discusses New Book, Gender Fluidity and Trans Youth
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– The Director of the UMass Stonewall Center, LGBT activist and scholar, Dr. Genny Beemyn spoke with The Rainbow Times about ze’s latest…
Gay Couple Sues Worcester Catholic Diocese, Alleging Discrimination
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter– A married gay male couple from Sutton, Massachusetts, is suing the Worcester Catholic diocese, alleging sexual orientation discrimination in their…