Op-Ed: Senator Elizabeth Warren on LGBTQ Americans
Courtesy of Senator Elizabeth Warren— It’s that time of year again. I’m ready to dance in this year’s Boston Pride and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and…
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Boston Pride Celebrates Its 48th Anniversary
BOSTON—Boston Pride Week 2018 is celebrating its 48th anniversary at the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 9. This year’s theme is Rainbow Resistance and…
Supreme Court Sides With Baker In Gay Wedding Cake Case
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-2 vote, backed the Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex…
Arts Review: A Joyful & Important “Wiz” For A Modern-Day Audience
By: Edward Byrne/TRT Arts Critic— Like most, my childhood memories of “The Wizard of Oz” are defined and colored by the 1939 film starring Judy…
Community Periscope: Dover, Mass. Fosters A Supportive Environment For LGBTQs
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— In the sprawling suburbs west of Boston, resources for the LGBTQ community are scattered and clustered around larger towns and cities…
BayPath Elder Services New LGBT Initiative Includes Special Showing of Gen Silent
BayPath Elder Services, Inc. and its new LGBT will have a special showing and discussion of the award-winning film, Gen Silent, at Framingham State University on…
The Frivolist: 10 Essential Money Tips For New Gay Grads
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Here’s the good news, new grads: You’re not as financially inept as the media portrays you. Stash Invest asked grads…
Ask a Trans Woman: This Pride Season, What Are You Marching For?
Remembering the roots of Pride By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Pride season is officially here. As I write this, I’m fresh off of marching in the…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World, June 2018
LGBTQ youth conversion therapy banned by governor in Hawaii The Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, recently signed a bill banning therapists from offering conversion therapy…
This Pride Season, Equity in Accessibility Key to Celebrating LGBTQ Identities
New England Pride Guide 2018 | Special Edition By: JP Delgado Galdamez/TRT Guest Columnist— Almost two years ago, I was standing on the corner of…
La Accesibilidad Equitativa Es Clave Para Celebrar Las Identidades LGBTQ Durante Esta Temporada de Orgullo
La diversidad de identidades LGBTQ necesitan más servicios y protecciones Por: JP Delgado Galdamez / Columnista invitado de TRT— Hace casi dos años, estaba parado…
BGMC’s Pride Concert Takes You Through All The Feels
Courtesy of Boston Gay Men’s Chorus— Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will celebrate Boston Pride Week with Together, featuring music from Broadway, movies, spirituals and…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World, May 2018
Controversial LGBTQ adoption law signed by Okla. governor (https://goo.gl/cBGkgi) Last Friday, Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma, signed into a law a bill allowing adoption agencies…
Community Periscope: Chicopee, Mass. Lacks LGBTQ Resources, According To Locals
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— LGBTQ resources seem almost ubiquitous in the Pioneer Valley, an area in Western Massachusetts widely known for its thriving LGBTQ community. However, according to some, there…
33rd AIDS Walk & Run Boston to Take Place June 3
BOSTON, MA―Registration is now open for the 33rd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston, which will take place Sunday, June 3, 2018. The event regularly…
Pride Preview 2018: LGBTQ Celebrations Planned Across New England
By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— Although it has not felt like spring lately, Pride season is upon us and organizers across New England are working hard…
Organizations Reluctant To Bring #MeToo Movement To This Year’s Boston Pride Parade
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Following sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein surfacing in October, the #MeToo movement has received significant media coverage and garnered…
Women’s March Organizers Respond To Allegations Of Racism, Transphobia
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— The January 20th nationwide Women’s March has seen some attendees leveling accusations of transphobia and racism at organizers of local demonstrations across the country. Boston’s march this year took place…
The Struggle for Trans Rights and Support from Allies Throughout the Years
A Look at the Evolution of Trans Rights and Support. By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— I recently attended a presentation on terminology related to…
Faith, God And Family: Experiencing & Overcoming Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Depression is not something I’d wish on my worst enemy. It’s been a companion of mine for much of my…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World
Kenya censors controversial LGBTQ movie before Cannes Film Festival A month before the Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard premiere of “Rafiki,” a Kenyan film…
More Than 1,900 People Show Support for Survivors at Walk for Change
Attendees Raise Over $245K for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center in Midst of #MeToo BOSTON—The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) recently announced that more…
Fenway Health Hires Heidrick & Struggles To Lead Search For CEO
BOSTON—The Fenway Health Board of Directors announced today that it has selected Heidrick & Struggles to lead the process of finding a diverse slate of…