This week, News is Out hosted a live virtual panel event, “Project 2025: The Impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The event was moderated by Dana Piccoli from News Is Out and Christopher Kane, senior politics reporter at Washington Blade, provided a comprehensive overview of Project 2025. They were joined by special guests Chasten Buttigieg, Rep. […]
Author Archives: News is Out staff
Posted inTop Stories
New report reveals 73% of LGBTQ+ centers face rising threats amid anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric
A new report by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and CenterLink reveals that LGBTQ+ community centers across the U.S. are facing increasing threats and harassment, much of it driven by anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric. According to the 2024 LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report, 73% of the LGBTQ centers surveyed reported experiencing anti-LGBTQ threats or harassment in […]
Posted inCommunity
A brief history of National Coming Out Day
October 11 is National Coming Out Day, an LGBTQ+ holiday celebrated for the last 36 years. With renewed attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, events like National Coming Out Day are especially important. But what’s the history of this pivotal day in LGBTQ+ history? Keith Haring’s artwork used for NCOD. Photo: HRC Records […]
Posted inNews
StartOut and J.P. Morgan unveil latest cohort of LGBTQ+ startups for Growth Lab Accelerator
The Growth Lab Accelerator, a joint initiative by StartOut and J.P. Morgan has announced its 2024 cohort of LGBTQ+ owned startups. Since its inception in 2017, the Growth Lab has propelled 93 companies to scale, helping create over 4,200 jobs and raising more than $892 million in funding. During the five-month program, the selected startups […]
Posted inTop Stories
LGBTQ+ critics honor ‘Hacks,’ ‘Interview with the Vampire’ at 2024 Dorian TV Awards
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of the 2024 Dorian TV Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in television and streaming. In its16th year, the awards celebrated shows and talents that have made a significant impact in the industry. According to a press release sent out by GALECA, Max’s hit series “Hacks” […]
Posted inArts and Entertainment
LGBTQ+ critics org GALECA unveils 2024 Dorian TV Awards nominations
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the 2024 Dorian TV Awards nominations, recognizing excellence in television and streaming across 24 categories. This 500-member organization, in its 15th year, includes critics from media outlets across the U.S. and beyond. Leading the drama categories are AMC’s “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” with six […]
Posted inTravel
LGBTQ+ travelers navigate unique challenges, Booking.com study highlights
Booking.com recently surveyed over 11,000 LGBTQ+ travelers from 27 different countries and created a report about the habits and preferences of queer and transgender tourists. The research highlights challenges faced by LGBTQ+ travelers and measures taken to ensure safe and enjoyable travel experiences. Despite increasing inclusivity within the travel industry, the survey reveals that hurdles […]
Posted inPolitics
Project 2025 prompts creation of congressional task force
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman has announced the creation of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force, which aims to counter the controversial Project 2025 initiative. According to a statement by Huffman’s office, this initiative is crafted by the far-right to grant Donald Trump extensive powers and to erode key democratic institutions and freedoms, such as reproductive […]
Posted inNews
myGwork marks 10 years of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion at WorkPride 2024
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, myGwork, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ business platform, is extending a special opportunity to attendees of this year’s WorkPride Conference. According to a press release by the company, the first 500 registrants for WorkPride 2024 will receive complimentary access to myGwork’s award-winning allyship course, underscoring the event’s commitment to fostering […]
Posted inNews
Dallas Voice celebrates 40 years
The May 10 issue of Dallas Voice celebrates the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first issue and we’re celebrating with one of our biggest issues of the year. In addition to news, long time Dallas Voice writers will offer their take on 40 years of publication.
Posted inArts and Entertainment
Stars align for Critics Choice Association’s first LGBTQ+ Cinema and TV Awards
The Critics Choice Association will host its first-ever Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema and Television on June 7, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This special event aims to spotlight significant contributions from the LGBTQ+ community in both film and television, in front of and behind the camera. LGBTQ+ actress and comedian Sherry […]
Posted inCulture
Gay Wine Weekend 2024: A celebration of wine, Pride and charity
Gay Wine Weekend, hosted by Out in the Vineyard, is gearing up for its largest event yet, with an expected attendance of 1,000 guests from July 19 to 21. This year, the event is relocating to California’s Russian River Valley and Healdsburg region. The host hotel, Vintner’s Resort in Santa Rosa, will be exclusively reserved for Gay […]
Posted inTop Stories
News is Out, Word In Black and Comcast NBCUniversal welcomes 16 journalism fellows to cover Black and LGBTQ+ communities
Philadelphia (April 15, 2024) — Today, News is Out and Word In Black, together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country. During the year-long fellowship, the group will receive the training and resources needed to tell stories within marginalized communities through media and […]
Posted inTop Stories
NBCUniversal’s Yvette Miley receives prestigious NLGJA Leadership Award
Yvette Miley, Executive Vice President at NBCUniversal News Group, has been honored with the 2024 Leadership Award by NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. This accolade recognizes her impactful efforts to enhance diversity and inclusivity, especially pertaining to LGBTQ+ representation in the media. The award will be presented during the ‘Headlines & Headliners’ fundraising event […]
Posted inNews
Ella Matthes, award-winning publisher of Lesbian News, has died at 81
Ella Matthes, the publisher and editor of the iconic Lesbian News Magazine, also known as LN, passed away due to a heart attack on March 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Her death marks the end of an era for North America’s longest-running lesbian publication and a significant voice in the LGBTQ+ community. From […]
Posted inArts and Entertainment
NYC Pride gears up to celebrate a monumental month dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights, joy and unity
This year, the Heritage of Pride organization celebrates 40 years as custodians of the iconic New York City Pride March. Throughout the month, culminating in the June 30 parade and festival, the organization is poised to honor its legacy of advocating for equality and celebrating diversity with events designed to empower the queer community, particularly […]
Posted inBusiness
Piccoli promoted to Managing Director of News is Out as project continues to grow
Dana Piccoli has been promoted to Managing Director of News is Out, the queer media collaborative. Piccoli previously served as editor of News is Out, joining the collaborative in December 2021. Piccoli led the launch of newsisout.com in July 2022 and has also been a lead contributor to the site, writing articles on breaking LGBTQ+ […]
Posted inNews, Top Stories
Comcast NBCUniversal partners with News is Out and Word In Black to launch fellowship program that highlights Black and LGBTQ+ issues
Digital Equity Local Voices Lab fellows to be placed at 16 local publications to receive training and create content Philadelphia (February 6, 2024) — News is Out, a queer media collaborative of six of the nation’s legendary LGBTQ+ publications, and Word In Black, a collaborative of ten of the nation’s legendary Black publishers, are joining Comcast NBCUniversal for a groundbreaking […]
Posted inNews
LGBTQ+ media ‘excited’ about Press Forward national media funds
From a press release issues by News is Out New multi-million-dollar effort to focus on local news innovation and survival Members of News Is Out, a collaborative of six legacy LGBTQ+ media organizations, have expressed support and excitement about the newly announced national Press Forward effort to support local media in the United States. News […]
