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…
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Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Awarded 2014 Pride Interfaith Award
Award honors outstanding commitment and courage working for the full-inclusion of LGBTQ people in faith communities. BOSTON, Mass.— The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) has…
“Giving Out” to LGBT Organizations of Color
By: Corey Yarbrough* Five years ago, I was one of many Black gay men in Boston searching for community. Attending local lesbian, bisexual, gay, and…
HBGC Partners with Local Organizations to Raise Awareness, Respond To Gentrification in Boston
Set in Columbus, Ohio, Flag Wars follows what happens when black working class families are faced with an influx of white gay homebuyers in their neighborhood.
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@…
Celebrating Black History Month
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— This February, we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the many contributions the black community has made to America. Often, it is…
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 Hosts 3rd Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) hosted their third annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference—a free space for LGBTQ youth of…
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…
The Summit Shines Light on LGBTQ Prisoner Rights
Black and Pink and HBGC reflect on issues raised during event, move forward By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Black and Pink and Hispanic Black Gay…
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…
Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Receives Award by Resist, Inc.
BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC), located in Boston, MA, has been awarded $4,000 by RESIST, Inc., a national progressive foundation located…
Nine Boston Nonprofits Participate in 1st Ever National Giving Day Campaign for LGBTQ Community
BOSTON, Mass. – Nine local nonprofit organizations will participate in Give OUT Day, the very first national initiative to mobilize thousands of donors across the…
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…
Boston’s LGBTQ Community Reacts to Mayor Menino’s Departure
Local leaders reflect, share thanks following the mayor’s announcement By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— On Thursday, May 28th, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced that he will…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA Report outlines how religious arguments undermine women and LGBTs A report entitled Redefining Religious Liberty: The Covert Campaign…
QUIP & Allies Demand LGBTQ Rights be Wedded to Immigration Reform
Delegation meets with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s office to say Time is Now For Inclusive Immigration Reform for ALL 11 Million Undocumented Workers BOSTON, Mass….
The Summit: Transforming Victimization by the Prison Industrial Complex into Empowerment & Action
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– On Saturday, April 27th, the Hispanic/Black Gay Coalition will team up with Black and Pink to host a summit for formerly…
HBGC’S New Leaders Institute Cultivates Next Generation of LGBTQ Activists of Color
BOSTON, MA — Following the success of the organization’s second annual Youth Empowerment Conference and launch of a GSA at the Burke High School in…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Baltimore, MD Marriage equality approved at ballot box in Maryland Maryland voters approved the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which paves…