AFWM: To Mark World AIDS Day with Community Gathering
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts (AFWM) announced today that the organization will host a community gathering to mark World AIDS Day on December…
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Study: Increase in HIV for Black Gay Men; Orgs. Work to Combat Infection
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— In February, The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) released a new study entitled “HIV and the Black Community: Do #Black(GAY)lives…
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…
AFWM Announces World AIDS Day Gathering
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts (AFWM) announced today that the organization will host a community gathering to mark World AIDS Day on December…
How Being Visible Helps the Transgender Cause, Keeps the Momentum Going
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Last month my Springfield, Mass. trans support group, UniTy, was asked to march with Baystate Health in the 2014 Springfield…
32nd Annual Noho Pride Event Opens New England’s Pride Season
By: Tynan Power/TRT Reporter— On May 4th, more than a hundred colorful contingents paraded through Northampton in the city’s 32nd annual LGBTQ pride march. “It…
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…
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…
Fenway Health Leads in Healthcare Equality Across the Board
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– A new report on that status of healthcare for LGBT Americans shows that an increasing number of hospitals are striving to…
LGBT Coalition to Host Acceptance Workshop for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Youth
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – On Monday, May 21, the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts will be holding a special workshop for those parents and families who…
First National GSA Day to be held in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield High School of Commerce, in conjunction with the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts and sponsored by Baystate Health and The Rainbow Times, will be hosting an area-wide…
2012 TRT Heroes Calendar in this edition, yours to keep!
By: Graysen Martinez Ocasio, Publisher– Happy New Year! We hope that 2012 is a better year for everyone, especially a better year for the economy….
At Baystate Health, Working Toward a Culture of Respect for All
J. Aleah Nesteby, NP, who believes in creating a culture of respect for all, has channeled her experience as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,…
Bobby Rodriguez inspires as LGBT mentor at Baystate Health
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio*/TRT Publisher– Charismatic, classy, candid and trustworthy. Visael Rodriguez, the Chief Diversity Officer of Baystate Health, is not only a loyal…