Boston AIDS Walk & 5K Run: Why I Walk — Bette Byrnes, John’s Team
BOSTON, Mass.—If you ask Bette Byrnes, a longtime AIDS Walk Boston and 5K Run supporter, why she still makes the trip from Florida to Boston…
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Latin Vision: Las Respuestas a Preguntas Difíciles y el Futuro
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— Este invierno se ve que nunca termina y la nieve no para de caer. Han tenido tiempo de permanecer dentro…
The Super Bowl Gives Gay Love
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— The Super Bowl, the nation’s most widely anticipated sporting event, is over for another year. Undoubtedly, New England will continue to celebrate…
MassEquality on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index 2014
BOSTON, Mass.—Today, the Human Rights Campaign released its annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The MEI is a comprehensive scorecard on the laws and policies of…
Nation’s 1st Openly Gay Attorney General Elected, Tribute to Mayor Menino, More
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Massachusetts Makes History Again Congratulations to all of the newly elected officials of the Commonwealth and New England and kudos to…
MassEquality, Others on Mayor Thomas Menino’s Passing
BOSTON, Mass.—In response to the passing of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, K.C. Coredini, executive director of MassEquality, issued the following statement: “Mayor Tom…
History Project Honors Byron Rushing, Omar Thomas for Contributions to LGBT Community
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—For five years now, a Boston-based, all volunteer nonprofit has honored individuals and organizations for their history-making contributions to the…
Making History: Goodridge Plaintiffs Make Case for Martha and Maura
In late 2003, the Goodridge v. Department of Public Health decision paved the way for Massachusetts to become the first state in this country to…
HBGC Awarded Queer Youth Fund Grant to Expand Leadership Development Among Black & Latino Youth
BOSTON, Mass.—The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC), located in Boston, MA, was one of four organizations awarded a 2014 Queer Youth Fund Grant from the…
Desde Puerto Rico: ¡Prosperidad para Nuestra Patria!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Corresponsal de TRT— Ya hace par de meses que me mudé a Puerto Rico. Aunque no lo crean, me mudé a Puerto Rico…
Mass NOW Endorses Deb Goldberg for MA State Treasurer
Continues surge of momentum in final 2 weeks of Primary CampaignBOSTON, Mass.—Mass NOW, a leading organization on women’s issues that works to advance the equal…
Out of Town: Exploring Québec City
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to TRT— With its fairytale setting high on a cliff-top overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Québec City ranks among the most romantic…
2014 Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health: Our Fantastic Participants
BOSTON, Mass.—Boston is the site of the 2014 Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health, held from July 14-August 8. Sponsored by The Fenway Institute of…
Boston City Council’s Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys
By: Justin Nash*/Special to TRT— Did you know that the Boston City Council is in the beginning stages of creating a commission to address the…
Boston Pride Forms Youth Committee, Announces June 14th Youth Dance
LGBT organization gives a voice to the youth of Boston BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride announced today that it will host its annual Youth Dance following the…
Celebrities Wish Boston a “Happy Pride” Week
Boston Pride Facebook Page to Post Celebrity Videos Each Daily throughout Pride Week BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride is excited to announce that for the fourth year…
Photographing Marriage Equality—BCAE Hosts “Sip the Rainbow”
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—For some time now, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCEA) has found a way to celebrate its relationship…
Op-Ed: The Governor’s Race: Martha Coakley Walks the Walk!
By: Elyse Cherry*— The National Football League made history earlier this month when Jeff Fisher, the coach of the St. Louis Rams, drafted Michael Sam,…
¿Por qué y Para qué Celebrar el Orgullo LGBT?
By: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— Orgullo, ¿por qué y para qué? Estas preguntas no sólo me las hago frecuentemente pero hago hincapié durante el mes…
Boston Pride to Host 20th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
Pride Week Kicks off on Friday, June 6th on City Hall Plaza at 12p.m. What: Boston Pride Kicks off Pride Week 2014 with its 20th annual Flag…
Joe Deegan: Passionately Raising Fund for AIDS Walk Boston and 5K Run
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee Joe Deegan knows how to raise money—and lots of it. Over the last several years, he has raised thousands of…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Fundraiser Promises a Royal Treat
Rogue-ish Operatic Dandy Prince Poppycock to Headline May 10 Gala at the W BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) presents Crescendo, its annual benefit…
Rebecca Haag to receive Schweitzer Leadership Award from Boston’s Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program
BOSTON, Mass.—The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship announced today that Rebecca Haag, a longtime advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, will receive the Schweitzer Leadership Award from…