Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The need for college scholarship assistance continues to grow as the economy and changing job market affect area residents. To help raise money for scholarships, the Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is seeking area golfers to tee up “fore” scholarships at its 16th annual scholarship golf classic[Read More…]
Day: May 14, 2009
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Randy Pausch died almost a year ago. At 47, the Carnegie Mellon professor lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Pausch gave the talk above for his three young children when he found out his cancer was terminal. At a time when many are struggling economically — and at any[Read More…]
Action = Marriage Equality Rally Builds Support for Marriage Equality in New York
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is proud to be one of the lead organizers along with Broadway Impact and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids for the Action = Marriage Equality Rally on Sunday May 17 in Midtown Manhattan.[Read More…]
New York State Assembly Votes in Favor of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following statement after the New York State Assembly voted 89-52 today in favor of marriage for same-sex couples. The legislation will now move to the State Senate. “It’s great to[Read More…]
Report Shows Healthcare Industry Lags in Addressing Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, the nation’s largest association of LGBT healthcare professionals, today released the third annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), a national report that sets benchmarks and[Read More…]