Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Wednesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization — responded to the Trump-Pence administration’s refusal to join more than 30 countries in calling for a thorough investigation into the ongoing anti-LGBTQ crimes against humanity occurring in[Read More…]
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NLGJA Announces Karen Hawkins as First Recipient of the NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that Rebellious Magazine for Women founder and editor-in-chief Karen Hawkins is the inaugural recipient of the new NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award. The award recognizes the achievement of an LGBTQ woman for a current body of work in journalism and/or opinion, with an emphasis[Read More…]
Growing Up Gay and Black in Park Forest, Now Performs Naked Off-Broadway: Meet Adam Davenport
New York, New York-(ENEWSPF)- Adam Davenport’s journey began in Park Forest. Growing up gay and Black was a “lonely existence,” the multi-hyphenate actor-director-singer-writer told eNews Park Forest. After graduating from Marian Catholic High School in 2002 where he participated in theater productions all four years, Mr. Davenport landed at Yale. He[Read More…]
Survey Finds Teen LGBTQ Student-Athletes Overwhelmingly Remain Closeted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A report analyzing responses of more than 12,000 young people ages 13-17 shows that LGBTQ student-athletes continue to fear discrimination from their very own coaches and teammates — and overwhelmingly choose to remain in the closet. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the University of Connecticut released what[Read More…]
After a Grim Year for LGBT Rights, the Way Forward
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Graeme Reid In the US, 2018 heralds a bumper year for queer culture: while award-winning Call Me By Your Name is enjoying widespread public accolade and generous critical acclaim, classics including Torch Song Trilogy, The Boys in the Band and Angels in America are lined up[Read More…]
Jill Rose Quinn, Judicial Candidate Explains Equality to Jeanne Ives (Video)
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2018 By: Stephanie Marder Jill Rose Quinn, running to become the first open Trans woman to serve on the bench in Cook County, released a video today responding to Illinois gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives’ vile attempt to divide voters. The video, ”Thank you, Jeanne Ives,” thanks the Republican[Read More…]
Davos: UN Rights Chief Stresses Leading Role of Businesses in Ending LGBTI Discrimination
SWITZERLAND—(ENEWSPF)–26 January 2018 – With major companies joining the growing list of early adopters of United Nations standards to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, the UN human rights chief on Friday highlighted the private sector’s crucial leadership role in ensuring the dignity and equal[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, Dec. 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. The Rainbow Café is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. ‘Shared Rooms’ explores the meaning of home and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Subpoenas Transportation Company Regarding Complains of Discriminatory Practices
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a subpoena yesterday to Champaign, Ill. based Suburban Express, Inc. over potential civil rights violations based on a recent advertisement directed at college students traveling during the holiday season. The subpoena was issued following multiple reports that Suburban Express[Read More…]
Guide on Engaging Prospective Transgender and Non-Binary Foster and Adoptive Parents
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, released Promising Practices for Serving Transgender & Non-Binary Foster & Adoptive Parents, a groundbreaking new guide designed to help foster care and adoption agencies recruit, certify and support qualified transgender and non-binary adults to become resource parents for young people who need safe,[Read More…]
