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LGBTQ+ #SweekPride Writing Contest

Sweek, a free mobile platform for readers and writers, launches #SweekPride writing campaign to celebrate diversity. Its main aim is to popularise the literature written by the LGBTQ+ community and flood the Internet with their stories.
All genres are accepted as long as the main characters represent the LGBTQ+ community and the entry doesn’t exceed 5,000 words.
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5 Badass Companies Celebrating Diversity

With Pride Month upon us, it is an important time to take notice of the ways our communities and the people around us are making things more inclusive. It can sometimes be hard to find places that make us all, no matter our shape, size, color, sexual orientation, or gender, feel like we belong. However, there are quite a few companies out there aiming to… Read the rest

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Queer Culture in Music

Queer musicians were usually overlooked by the audiences before David Bowie entered the scene in 1969 with his breakout hit “Space Oddity”. He was undoubtedly the most innovative musician of his generation due to his experimentation with difficult themes like spirituality and society. David came out in 1972 in his performance of “Starman” that changed the whole dynamics of LGBT music and paved the way… Read the rest

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12th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey!

There’s power in our Pride! Participating in this study helps open doors-and minds around the world, and influences positive changes in our community. Previous surveys have yielded 45,000 respondents from 150 countries! You may have seen Community Marketing & Insights quoted in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, etc. 
 
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What Are the Primary Issues Affecting the Elderly LGBT Population?

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Rita Smith regularly prunes fruit trees in Seattle Orchards. It helps her stay fit and contribute to the community after retiring from her position as community education director for recycling and waste prevention. Smith says her health “could be better” if she exercised more regularly, but she feels altogether active and capable.
It might sound like a commonplace story, but as a member of the… Read the rest

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Top 20 Cities for LGBT-Friendly Retirement

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SeniorAdvice.com Announces the Top 20 Cities for LGBT-Friendly Retirement in 2018
Retirement can be one of the most exciting and enjoyable phases of any person’s life. This marks a time where seniors can enjoy their family, their hobbies and make new friends and relationships—it is also a time for seniors to move to a new city and find a comfortable place to call home. For… Read the rest

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Pride and Prejudice 2018

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Pride and Prejudice is a global, 24-hour event spanning three cities around the world. It will catalyze a fresh debate on the economic and human costs of discrimination against the LGBT community. The event will challenge policymakers and industry leaders to rethink the future of the LGBT movement and its impact on business. New York, London & Hong Kong; May 24, 2018

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LGBT-Friendly Senior Living Communities

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Finding LGBT-Friendly Senior Living Communities For Your Senior Loved Ones
Every year, countless families find themselves searching for senior living communities for their elderly loved ones. The right community is paramount for any senior looking to enjoy this new chapter in their life and for many LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered) seniors, finding the right fit can seem like a challenge.

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Gay Bears Groups and Organizations

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Like your men on the beefy, furry side? We got you covered. Check here for local bear clubs and see what upcoming events they are hosting.  It’s a great way to meet your fellow bears.
Bear Clubs A-E | Bear Clubs F-Z
Seasons of Pride provides the bear and leather communities this calendar of leather/BDSM and bear events for your twisted travels.  Join us at … Read the rest

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Same-Sex Marriage Around the World

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We’re all aware of the wonderful news that came out of Australia just recently in relation to the “yes” result in their postal vote for same-sex marriage. The hope is that the Australian politicians will now enact the will of the people into legislation and the talk is that it might even happen before Christmas. What a fantastic Christmas gift for the people of all… Read the rest

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Bear Clubs and Organizations

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Before visiting another city, check here for a club and see what upcoming events they are hosting.  It’s a great way to meet your fellow bears.
Seasons of Pride provides the bear and leather communities this calendar of leather/BDSM and bear events for your twisted travels.  Join us at Haus of BDSM for all your twisted needs…

Jan–Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul–Sept | Oct-Dec
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Out in the Past LGBT History Month

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Out in the Past – The introduction and promotion of LGBT History Month (UK) by Schools OUT UK in 2005 has significantly enhanced and further validated awareness of and interest in LGBT and Human Rights Campaigns of the second half of the 20th century. The associated and growing interest in ‘LGBT History’ has created a growing public demand for readings of that past, that has,… Read the rest

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Support the Lavender Pen Tour

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San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will kick off our 40th Season by embarking on a soul-affirming, life-changing journey! The Lavender Pen Tour will share SFGMC’s mission of community, activism and compassion throughout the South, supporting our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters and promoting acceptance and love through music.
It is our hope that the music will encourage LGBTQ+ people and our… Read the rest

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5 Reasons Same-Sex Couples Should Consider a Prenup

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The 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing gay marriage across the United States was a momentous day, correcting and acknowledging years of systemic discrimination. Rightfully so, post-ruling, there has been a rush by many to legitimize their marriage in the eyes of the state to enjoy the protections and benefits of marriage they deserve. However, it is important to keep in mind… Read the rest

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Connecting Queer Communities

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Often, we have ideas rattling around in our brains. It’s the thing they always resurface in quiet moments.  It’s the “I should…” thing that nags you. As a business owner, I am always looking for ways to grow my business. Smart ways to grow my business, not “Build a million followers in a week” kind of stuff, but serious strategies and best practices to build… Read the rest

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Pulse Orlando Benefit Album

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At the one-year mark of a day that shall live in infamy, Centaur Entertainment released one of the most important benefit albums ever created – the Official Pulse Orlando Gay Days Benefit Album.
What happened on Sunday, June 12, 2016, was a horrific day in Orlando and in our nation. Pulse Nightclub in Orlando became the site of the deadliest mass shooting by a single… Read the rest

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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In at least 76 countries around the world today, same-sex relationships are illegal, at times involving lifetime imprisonment. In 10 countries the death penalty is possible for same-sex acts.
In almost all countries, freedom for people to live out and to express their true gender identities – and to have them rightfully recognized by the state – is harshly limited by transphobic laws and attitudes.… Read the rest

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Apply for an NYC Pride Community Grant!

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Every year, NYC Pride awards thousands of dollars in grants to local LGBT-friendly and LGBT-serving community organizations. These grants are “working” grants: in order to receive funds, members or volunteers from an organization must perform specific functions or services—as a group—at NYC Pride’s annual events. Grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, depending upon the assignment.

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Call for testimonies by agender or gender-fluid members of our community

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Israeli newspaper Haaretz is seeking to interview members of our community who identify as agender or gender-fluid. The purpose of the article is to increase awareness about these identities around the world in general, and in Israel in particular.

If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact Sylvain Bruni at sbruni@bostonpride.org.
Call for testimonies by agender or gender-fluid members of our community
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