The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic branch of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association and Community Marketing and Insights, has released a new report on the state of LGBTQ+ travel. The report, made with the input of over 2,300 community members, examines the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ policies on LGBTQ+ travel, with a particular focus on Florida. It […]
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Everywhere is Queer connects LGBTQ+ businesses and customers
You’re standing in the middle of downtown Madison, Wisconsin and wondering if there are any LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support. Maybe you’re planning a trip across the South and want to visit LGBTQ+-owned restaurants along your way. Or you’re in your town looking for an LGBTQ+ doctor or service person. Everywhere is Queer can help. The […]
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J.P. Morgan & StartOut Growth Lab empowers LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
J.P. Morgan and StartOut have announced the inclusion of nine new early-stage companies into the 2024 Growth Lab Accelerator program. An organization focused on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, StartOut works to accelerate “the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed and […]
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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+ […]
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Millions in grant money available through the 2024 AARP Community Challenge
Since 2017, AARP has awarded over $13 million in grant money to organizations, government entities and individuals through its AARP Community Challenge. Applications for this year’s grant challenge are now officially open, and welcome ideas that center on older adults from small, short-term projects to large-scale opportunities. According to AARP, there are three types of […]
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Shop LGBTQ+-owned home decor: perfect holiday gift ideas
Gift giving can be an art. When buying gifts for someone’s home, you have to have the right balance of style, charm and function. From the sweet-smelling warmth of an artisan candle to the functionality and fun of a vase or textile, these LGBTQ+-owned businesses offer something for every home design lover (and homebody) on […]
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Holiday gifts for the queer foodie and spirits lover in your life
The holiday season is the perfect time to spoil the foodies and spirits lovers in your life. From tasty treats to imbibe-able gifts, you can check off your list with these fabulous options. A special bonus? All these gifts come from LGBTQ+-owned businesses or creators. Tasty Treats The Chaga Company’s umami-rich Mycosalt. The Chaga Company […]
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News is Good: PGN receives journalism grant, a queer holiday film and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of what we see in mainstream media coverage focuses on the challenges we face and not the celebrations. Here are a few things we’re excited about this week. Philadelphia Gay News receives news sustainability initiative grant. PGN, a member of […]
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What we know about the NHL’s new ban on Pride symbols
After backlash from LGBTQ+ media and advocates earlier this year for walking back on players wearing Pride warmup jerseys, the National Hockey League is going even further. The NHL, which has been pushing a “Hockey is for everyone” campaign, released a memo last week with updates on its popular theme nights, including Pride night. According […]
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StartOut and J.P. Morgan join forces to boost LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in North America
StartOut, the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and J.P. Morgan have partnered for this year’s StartOut Growth Lab Accelerator. The lab, which welcomes its 12th cohort this year, includes 10 LGBTQ+-owned businesses from around North America. According to the announcement by StartOut and J.P. Morgan, “the incoming cohort of companies encompasses a wide range of […]
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A24, NBCUniversal and Disney score high marks on the 2023 GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index
GLAAD released its 11th annual Studio Responsibility Index today and for the first time, the report includes theatrical releases from major streaming studios like Apple+ and Amazon Studios. The report looks at several categories, including diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters, screen time and whether the characters pass the Vito Russo Test. According to GLAAD, the […]
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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 […]
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Dallas Voice nominated as a finalist for LION media awards
News is Out member publication Dallas Voice has been announced as a finalist for the LION Local Journalism Award in the category of Collaboration of the Year. This recognition is a result of Dallas Voice’s integral role in co-founding and participation in News Is Out, a pioneering LGBTQ+ news collaborative incubated by Local Media Association. […]
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News is Good: Wilson Cruz to lead GLSEN board, eharmony expands inclusive features and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of what we see in mainstream media coverage focuses on the challenges we face and not the celebrations. Here are a few things we’re excited about this week. eharmony becomes more inclusive for LGBTQ+ users. In collaboration with GLAAD, online […]
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Wildfang and Darcelle XV’s Drag-A-Thon earns a Guinness World Record
Portland, Oregon just made LGBTQ+ history and raised nearly $300,000 for charity simultaneously. Queer-owned apparel company Wildfang teamed up with legendary drag club Darcelle XV to put on Drag-A-Thon July 10-12, a record-breaking 48-hour continuous drag show benefitting Trevor Project and bringing attention to the “criminalization of drag in 15+ states across the U.S.” The show took place at the Darrell […]
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Take Up Space co-founders reach for community-building possibilities
Two Chicagoans are working to bring a new business—one part coffee shop, one part co-working space, one-part events venue—centering Black and queer identities to Lake View. Co-founder M. Rashaad Barnett said he envisions the business, to be named Take Up Space, as “a leader in co-working and community that defies the need for barriers of […]
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Artificial intelligence and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives has been revolutionary and much more rapid than anyone could have predicted, especially in the last few months with the launch of ChatGPT and similar applications. It has streamlined, automated, and started to change numerous sectors of society, but this rapid technological advancement has many […]
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Target to pull select Pride merchandise in response to anti-LGBTQ+ backlash
This article has been updated to include new information. Target announced this morning via a press release that they would be removing certain items from their 2023 Pride collection. The statement reads: “For more than a decade, Target has offered an assortment of products aimed at celebrating Pride Month. Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve […]