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The Washington Blade, the nation’s oldest LGBT newspaper, has been selected to join the White House press pool on a rotating basis, the paper announced Wednesday.
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the 2014 Gay Games are excited to announce their agreement to make 2014 the most inclusive Gay Games ever. The Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation...
«I would not do a commercial with a homosexual family, not for lack of respect toward homosexuals – who have the right to do whatever they want without disturbing others – but because I don't agree with them and I think we want to talk to traditional...
A new study from the Williams Institute, a think tank at UCLA Law, says 2.8% of all Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, according to Windy Ci...
The background was pink, and the words said: "Uhh, Dad I'm gay" — an ad for margarine that utilises everyday homophobia and the assumption that every dad is terrified that his son might be gay, and the...
In March, during the Supreme Court's two hearings on same sex marriage, HRC inspired a 120% increase in Facebook profile picture changes when it asked marriage equality supporters to...
A risk dilemma looms for businesses, as corporate programs to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered rights in the workplace threaten conflict with civil rights...
Gay intimacy and interaction, references to the male genitalia, and threats of sexual conquest of and between men can be documented in ads as far back as the late 1800s. And, although the images reflected in their advertising mirror are fewer and farther between, women who prefer the company of other women similarly have been goosed and gandered by Madison Avenue. In this richly illustrated tapestry hinting at homosexuality in American advertising, Bruce H. Joffe examines and analyzes over 200 suggestive ads … concluding that gay imbroglio and innuendo tease at us amid subliminal elements seductively perceived and strategically portrayed. A Professor of Communication who has taught Gay & Lesbian Studies courses at George Mason University, Dr. Joffe is now on the faculty of Mary Baldwin College where he continues to explore sexual minorities, the media, and cultural norms.
The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (We’re getting excited to hear @NGLCCJustin speak on Wednesday!
In an unusual breaking of the ranks, the boycott against Russian vodka has become a flashpoint of controversy. "Vodka is Russia’s most iconic product," Dan Savage, who spearheaded the campaign, told MSNBC. While Savage conceded on his blog that no one would pay much attention to a gay boycott of the upcoming Olympic Games, "there is something we can do right here, right now," he added, "to show our solidarity with Russian queers.
So today I would like to elaborate on something. Last Friday I wrote a post called “Dealing with opposition when preparing an LGBT outreach.” This post was in response to a reader question I received.
The tech world is ushering in a new normal of diverse workforces with active recruitment programmes designed to target gay people in a bid to make the most of a range of skills and personalities. With tech giants such as ...
Seen the new NatWest ad featuring a lesbian couple? We approve! A first in mass market advertising, showing a decent and normal portrayal of a female couple.
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Asian workplace diversity non-profit Community Business has launched a guide to help businesses in China better understand the needs of their LGBT employees so that they can get the most out of their (#LGBT workplace inclusion guide for #China launched...
Arun Iyer, National Creative Director, Lowe-Lintas creative agency for this advertisement, when asked whether this 'pridevertisement' would in fact, be a trailblazer for Indian advertising, and...
On a recent trip to New York City, PinkNews’ Scott Roberts dropped by the offices of GLAAD – an organisation campaigning for stronger LGBT inclusion by the US media industry.
London-based startup Dattch is a dating app with a difference. I don't mean the fact it's exclusively for lesbians, bisexual and/or bi-curious women..
To address the rampant unemployment & workplace discrimination in the LGBT community, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) & more than 40 corporate partners are joining forces for The Center’s LGBT Career Fair on Monday Sept 30th from 10A to 3P. The career fair presented by Citi will take place at the Citi Executive Conference Center 153 E 53 Street on the 14th Floor in NYC.
As Summer has turned to Fall, we have wrapped up our final seminar for 2013 here in Palm Springs, CA, having partnered with the Desert Business Association (DBA) for an incredibly lively, interactive and well-attended final seminar presentation last night.
One of the most interactive groups I've had all year. Thanks Desert Business Assoc #LGBTBiz http://t.co/F5LyJSFfCE
A recent all-sports issue of the Washington Blade had a special guest editor, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo.
Social and online media have been used as tool, not just for disseminating information but as a way to represent marginalized groups. Social media, particularly Twitter, have given a greater voice to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities around the world. Individuals and groups have used social media to gather, physically and virtually, to promote and support LGBT issues and rights — and they have done so in countries that are both are tolerant and intolerant of LGBT rights. This case study considers how different countries of the world — the United States, Russia and Egypt — have used social media to give voice to those who have been previously quieted by society.
The increasingly important and valuable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender tourism market has just received a boost - as two market-leading destinations were announced as premier exhibitors with the Out Now Business Class LGBT Village at World...
The targeted campaign follows on from the success of the Thai online market-place's campaign to capture more business in the gay-community market, which is expected to contribute to overall...
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