Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year and is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. It is also common to hold memorials to honor and remember those who have died from complications of HIV/AIDS on this[Read More…]

With Congressional Action looming, HRC’s No Excuses Campaign Engaged Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced today that as Congressional action looms on the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), it is extending the grassroots "No Excuses" campaign to[Read More…]

Resource outlines best practices for LGBT inclusion in employee adoption benefits Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced today the release of a groundbreaking resource “Adoption Benefit Programs: LGBT Considerations for Employers,” which provides standards and guidelines[Read More…]

Kelsey 21 (right) and Karly 15 have a rare genetic immunodeficiency disorder that can be treated or cured through a blood stem cell donation. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) By Jeremy Hayes, D.C. On any given day, we are surrounded by viruses, bacteria, and a host of toxins that are not good for[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking the names and addresses of local military personnel currently serving overseas, to receive packaged donations from Park Forest residents. If you are a Park Forest resident and have a family member from your household currently deployed or if you[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture titled, "The Legacy of Spiderwoman: Navajo Weaving and Other Spinoffs" by Hertha Pacola of Orland Park. The presentation is Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This event is the[Read More…]

(Left to right) Alfred Ellis, Ralph Rogers, Kim Haas, Donna Lasky, Delana Henry, Lynn Kolbe, Trish Losso. (front) Jane Heinrich, Gail Schenk (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a non-profit community service agency based in Alsip, Sertoma Centre serves over 600 individuals with developmental, physical, emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. With[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009.  President Barack Obama today signed legislation which will expand the definition of violent hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.  The new law will also allow the federal government to assist in the prosecution of hate crimes. Congressman Barney Frank has been[Read More…]

President Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. (Photo: HRC.ORG) “This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short because of hate,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. www.hrc.org/loveconquershate Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2009. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, in the lobby of Village Hall and at[Read More…]