HBGC to Honor Radical Organizing by and for LGBTQ People of Color at 7th Annual Gala
An LGBTQ People of Color Gala You Don’t Want to Miss BOSTON—On Thursday, November 10, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host its 7th…
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Op-Ed: The Urgency of Now; Why We Continue to Invest in LGBT Organizations of Color
By: Eli Vivas & Kendra Graves*/Special to TRT— In 2009, Quincey J. Roberts and Corey Yarbrough decided to be the change they wished to see in LGBT…
HBGC to Honor National LGBTQ Advocates, Local Organization at 6th Annual Gala
Event marks six years of the organization working to empower Black and Latin@ LGBTQ communities in Greater Boston BOSTON, Mass.—The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC)…
Latino LGBTs Face Unique Challenges: Still Some Orgs. Lag in Support
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— BOSTON, Mass.—While celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, to honor the culture and contribution of this ethnic group, organizations still lag behind serving…
A Focus on LGBTQ Youth of Color, Engaging Parents Project Seeks Participants
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—The Fenway Institute recently announced the launching of its Engaging Parents Project, a new study that examines the varied experiences…
NE Organizations Support Marginalized Sexualities, Relationships, Gender & Racial Identities
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— Despite growing visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout society, there are still many segments of the population whose identities…
HBGC’s Gala: Do More to Empower LGBTQ Black & Latinos
BOSTON, Mass.—On November 15, 2014, over 300 people joined the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) at its annual gala to celebrate the organization’s 5 year…
Local Orgs. Collaborate on Events for Trans Awareness Month
BOSTON, Mass.—November is Transgender Awareness Month. This is a time for individuals and communities to celebrate the diversity of the transgender community, acknowledge the meaningful…
Teens & Young Adults Develop Skills at HBGC’S 4th Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
Discuss social issues; Keynote Speakers: Denise Frohman and Ritchie Torres BOSTON, Mass.— On October 4th and 5th, 2014, teens and young adults from across New…
The Rainbow Times Moving on: Full Steam Ahead, a Brief
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Congratulations Congratulations to all teams that participated in the Beantown Softball League in another successful season. Cheers especially to our sponsored team,…
TOD@S: Assessment & Action Plan About Partner Abuse & Services in Black and Latin@ LGBTQ Communities
BOSTON, Mass. — This month, Boston’s TOD@S collaborative published a community assessment that provides greater insight into responding to the needs of Black and Latin@…
HBGC Strengthens Community, Raises Funds at 4th Annual Gala
Event honored Rev. Irene Monroe, Nelson Roman, and BAGLY while raising funds to continue programs and services for Latina/o and Black LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass….
HBGC Honors Religious Activist; Founder of the Imperial Court of Western Massachusetts
Event marks HBGC’s four year anniversary of empowering Black and Latin@ LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host its annual gala…
HBGC Launches Video Series Featuring Boston Mayoral Candidates, TRT Sponsors Project
BOSTON, Mass. — On July 2, 2013, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) announced it will release a series of videos designed to get those…
HBGC Hosts Book Signing For BET.com “Health Hero” Yolo Akili
Boston, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host author Yolo Akili for a discussion, reading and signing of his new book “Dear…
HBGC and HUES Present BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic
BOSTON, Mass. — On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s HUES program will host BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic at Cedar…
First National Give OUT Day Benefits Local Nonprofits
Nine local LGBTQ organizations raised money and awareness By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Give OUT Day—the first national initiative to mobilize donors across the country to…
HBGC Expands Board of Directors, Adds Trans Man and Ally of Color
BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) announced April 17 that it has added five new members to its board of directors. The expansion of the…
HBGC’s Hues Launch Party a Huge Success
Boston’s queer brown womyn celebrate the creation of a new safe space for LGBTQ women of color to seek support and socialize BOSTON, Mass. — On Saturday March…
HBGC Honors Ugandan Activist & Former NFL Athlete at Annual Cocktail Reception
Fundraiser marks HBGC’s 3rd year of empowering Black and Latin@ LGBQ/T communities BOSTON, Massachusetts — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host its annual…
Transgender Activist to Give Keynote at HBGC’s LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
BOSTON, Mass. — Janet Mock, People.com Staff Editor and nationally-renown transgender activist, will give the keynote address at the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s 2012 LGBTQ Youth Empowerment…
LifeSkills Empowers Transgender Women, Galvanizes LGBTQ Community
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– The LifeSkills Project, a program for and by transgender women at the Fenway Institute, is making the news…
The Theater Offensive to House National Network for LGBTQ Youth Theater
BOSTON – The Theater Offensive will house the newly-formed Pride Youth Theater Alliance (PYTA), a national network of arts organizations with programs focused on lesbian,…