Boston University students, faculty blaze LGBT freedom trail
There may be no trail of rainbow-colored bricks commemorating Boston's LGBT history—at least not yet—but a group of Boston University faculty and students embarked on their own walking tour, traversing the footsteps of homoerotic...
Prince William speaks out for LGBT rights
Heir to the English throne Prince William spoke out against LGBT bullying last week during a visit to the Hammersmith Academy, a school for 11-18 year olds in London. Along with sending a positive message to a...
New PBS Frontline documentary focuses on transgender kids
How young is too young to for gender transition?
A new Frontline documentary explores this question from the perspectives of parents, doctors, and eight transgender kids age 9-19. "Growing Up Trans" premieres at 10 p.m....
Boston-area LGBTQ youth group hosts ‘Speaking Out’ book event
They're here, they're queer, and they want you to get used to the idea that sexuality and gender issues are for all ages.
BAGLY, a.k.a. Boston-Area Gay and Lesbian Youth is celebrating a new book...
Boy Scout’s of America President Robert M. Gates calls for lifting ban on gay...
Looks like the Boy Scouts' of America's ban on gay leaders is heading for the history books, as the Scouts' president, Robert M. Gates, called to ban the ban on May 21 at the Boy Scouts’ annual...
Smith college revises admissions policy to admit some transgender students
Smith College, the "seven sisters" women's school in Northampton, Massachusetts, announced a change in its admissions policy that would officially accept male-to-female transgender applicants into its student body. According to a recent Boston Magazine posting:
'he Smith College...
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins and Mass. Rep. Joe Kennedy III guests...
Massachusetts Congressman Joseph Kennedy III and Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA (now retired), were roommates in college and have been buddies every since. You can read all about that in...
U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy, Five Others Honored by Boston-based LGBTQI-youth Advocacy Group
U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy (Mass. fourth district) is one of six advocates for LGBTQI youth being honored by the Boston-based Promise Place School on Friday, April 17, at the Marriott Copley Place in...
Boston’s Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Welcomes New Youth Leader to its Team
The Boston-based Hispanic Black Gay Coalition has a new leader on its team.
In a recent posting on the HBGC’s community blog, the organization welcomed Bryce J. Celotto, an accomplished 23-year-old student activist, and announced his role in...
HBGC Seeks Mentors and Mentees for 2015
Program currently seeks mentors and mentees for 2015 session
December 2015 (Boston, MA) — For young people, navigating the many pathways of life can be a challenge. LGBTQ youth of color in particular encounter even...
