Celebrating Diversity
A friend, an African American woman, recently told me the shocking story of how her landlord used the “n” word in her presence. She was dumbfounded, having had only wonderful experiences with this man, who had ...
Diversity of sexual orientation and gender on rise in America
A recent study tells us some welcome news: it turns out that diversity of sex and diversity of sexual orientation is on the rise among American adults. Researchers have known about similar currents in the Am...
Georgia State Plan on Aging Meeting Requires LGBTQ Input
The George State Plan on Aging Meeting will convene at 1 p.m. on July 24. Community advocates argue that the State Plan needs LGBTQ input. The session will occur at the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Buildi...
5 LGBT things you need to know today, June 14
1. In Alabama this week, the KKK and white nationalists showed up to protest Pride, and the police department referred to the disruption as a "peaceful rally" from both sides. 2. Danica Roem, a candidate for...
Q&A: Atlanta musician Chelsea Shag on new song, equal love
Atlanta musician Chelsea Shag was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and moved to the metro area when she was a child. Her music is multi-genre, influenced by a host of artists, including John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, E...
5 LGBT things you need to know today, April 24
1. Hillary Clinton was honored last week with the New York LGBT Center's Trailblazing Award. The awards ceremony raised more than $1.75 million for the center. 2. Meet 12 of the 13 co-chairs of the upcoming ...
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department launches inclusivity initiative, LGBT liaison positions
Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Joel Baker believes in an “’ism-free workplace.” “No sexism, no racism, no nepotism, no cronyism,” he said. “What can I do to set that tone?” The answer? Introduce diversity and ...
5 LGBT things you need to know today, Feb. 22
1. Republican North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory is using 'bathroom scare tactics' to threaten legislative intervention if Charlotte's City Council votes to include LGBT people in the city's public accommodati...