Framingham to raise Pride flag, illuminate city hall in rainbow colors
The City of Framingham will raise the Pride flag over City Hall for the second year on June 1, though there will be no live public gathering to commemorate it due to...
‘Rainbow Resistance’ voted Boston Pride 2018 theme by online poll
The results of the online vote are in and Boston's LGBT community has chosen the theme for its 2018 Pride: “Rainbow Resistance.”
"Rainbow Resistance" focuses on the current political climate and redoubles the need for the...
OUT MetroWest launches search for next executive director
OUT MetroWest, the LGBTQ+ youth support and advocacy organization based in Framingham, Mass., has launched a search, partnering with Boston-based Positively Partners, to find their next executive director:
We...
In light of SCOTUS case, GLAD offers LGBTQ employee rights talk, Oct. 26
GLAD (LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders) wants all LGBTQ people to know their employment rights—especially in light of the case recently heard by the US Supreme Court.
"Discrimination at work continues to be a common...
Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops
A person's qualifications should be the only thing that matters when it comes to serving in the United States military. So said Defense Secretary Ash Carter today when he announced that transgender individuals may...
Pride Portland cancels parade and festival in Portland, Maine, this year
Pride Portland has canceled it parade and festival in Portland, Maine for 2020, which had previously been scheduled for June 20. Organizers had hoped to moved it to late August but announced...
Former Governor Patrick, renowned athlete Nyad named Fenway honorees
Fenway Health announced today its 2018 awardees to be celebrated at The Men's Event (Saturday, March 10) and The Dinner Party (Saturday, April 21), two of New England's largest and most cherished LGBT-focused charitable events.
For his...
YMCA of Southern Maine selected to participate in national LGBT+ Inclusion and Equality Initiative
Partnering with the Biden Foundation, the YMCA of the USA selected the YMCA of Southern Maine to participate in its LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Equality Initiative.
“The goal of this initiative is to work with YMCAs...
Boston Pride Needs You to Vote for Your Fave Pride 2017 Theme
We may be approaching the shortest day of the year and all the winter stuff that goes along with it ... but Boston Pride is already looking towards the warmer, brighter days of summer. And...
Boston Pride goes virtual, asking everyone to “Show Your Pride!”
Boston Pride may have postponed its 50th anniversary Parade and Festival until next year (the official date will be June 12, 2021), but organizers have just announced their line-up of virtual events...
