Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s felt like a week-and-a-half in Park Forest since Monday. I only learned of the leadership crisis in town late Sunday night. I’m very happy Village Manager Tom Mick will still be around, and I have hopes for the next stage of the Village Board’s journey. “Over[Read More…]
Life and Living
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 6, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
Trump-Pence Admin Refuses to Join with 30+ Countries Calling for Investigation In Chechnya
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…]
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…]
Video: Oprah’s Speech Accepting The Cecil B. Demille Award #GoldenGlobes
ENEWSPF- Wow. Just, wow. In case you missed @Oprah’s #GoldenGlobes speech: “A new day is on the horizon.” (Courtesy @GoldenGlobes) pic.twitter.com/nqKgVo1WTz — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 8, 2018
