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Los Angeles LGBT Center Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election Results, Proposition 3 & Measure A Victories, and the Historic Election of the First Openly Transgender Member of Congress

Los Angeles LGBT Center Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election Results, Proposition 3 & Measure A Victories, and the Historic Election of the First Openly Transgender Member of Congress LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2024—In response to the November 5th election results, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the following statement:   “In the […]
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstars Kandy Muse and Salina EsTitties Honored at Latinx Heritage Event Hosted by Los Angeles LGBT Center

RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstars Kandy Muse and Salina EsTitties Honored at Latinx Heritage Event Hosted by Los Angeles LGBT Center –The Center’s 2nd Annual Queerceañera event is a dedicated spotlight on LA’s queer Latinx experience– TALENT IMAGES HERE | EVENT IMAGES HERE LOS ANGELES, October 7— Over the weekend, the Los Angeles LGBT Center hosted its second […]
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Social Media Star Bretman Rock Joins the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Models of Pride: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth

Social Media Star Bretman Rock Joins the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Models of Pride: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth – The youth summit, hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center, is the world’s largest free expo for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, featuring workshops, resources, and entertainment. Presented by BMO – LOS ANGELES, October 1, […]
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The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Queerceañera Returns Oct. 5, Celebrating Latinx Heritage with Drag Superstar Kandy Muse

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Queerceañera Returns Oct. 5, Celebrating Latinx Heritage with Drag Superstar Kandy Muse —Hosted by LA icon Salina EsTitties, the celebration is an inclusive spin on the traditional quinceañera and spotlights LA’s LGBTQ+ Latinx community. Presented by Angel City Football Club— LOS ANGELES, September 18, 2024–On October 5th, the Los Angeles LGBT […]

Statement: Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments Will Endanger LGBTQ+ Young People

Statement: Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments Will Endanger LGBTQ+ Young People LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2024—Responding to Gov. Newsom’s inhumane executive order to remove homeless encampments, the Los Angeles LGBT Center released the following statement from Lisa Phillips, the organization’s Chief Social Services Officer: “Last month, the conservative Supreme Court Justices decided on […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Condemns President Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Condemns President Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2024—In response to President Biden’s executive order that will shut down asylum requests at the southern border starting tonight, Terra Russell-Slavin, Chief Impact Officer for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, issued the following statement:  “Just days after acknowledging […]

Cynthia Erivo, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lena Waithe, Zaya Wade, Jewel, MUNA, and More Help Los Angeles LGBT Center Raise $1.6M for Life-Saving Services

Cynthia Erivo, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lena Waithe, Zaya Wade, Jewel, MUNA, and More Help Los Angeles LGBT Center Raise $1.6M for Life-Saving Services –Mickalene Thomas and MUNA were also honored during the organization’s annual fundraising Gala.– Event Images | Getty for Los Angeles LGBT Center Arrivals | Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Inside | Photo Credit: Araya Doheny/GettyVideo […]

Cynthia Erivo, Mickalene Thomas, and MUNA to Be Honored at Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on May 18th

Cynthia Erivo, Mickalene Thomas, and MUNA to Be Honored at Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on May 18th —Held at LA’s historic Shrine Auditorium, the annual benefit raises crucial funding for LGBTQ+ community services— LOS ANGELES, CA (April 8, 2024)– Today the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world’s largest queer-serving nonprofit organization, announced Grammy, Emmy, and Tony […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Reacts to Latest Vote Count from Glendale Unified School Board Race

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Reacts to Latest Vote Count from Glendale Unified School Board Race Responding to the latest results from the highly contentious school board race in Glendale, the Los Angeles LGBT Center released the following statement: “Glendale students, teachers, and families won a dramatic victory against hate and discrimination in the school […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Nex Benedict’s Reported Cause of Death Revealed in Autopsy

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Nex Benedict’s Reported Cause of Death Revealed in Autopsy Benedict lost his life last month following a physical altercation at school.A bullying victim due to their gender identity, he succumbed to the consequences of a hostile environment and case mishandling by the Owasso Public Schools District. LOS ANGELES, […]

Donatella Versace Named Global Ambassador of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Hosts Celebration with Dwyane Wade

Donatella Versace Named Global Ambassador of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Hosts Celebration with Dwyane Wade Joined by Versace ambassador, three-time NBA championship winner, and LGBTQ+ ally Dwyane Wade, Ms. Versace hosted a star-studded evening raising funds and awareness for the world’s largest LGBTQ+ organization Event Photography Getty Images Here  |  Program Images Here Courtesy of Los […]

Raven-Symoné to Accept Honor at ‘Highly Favored’ Ball, Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center on February 24 in Celebration of Black History Month

Raven-Symoné to Accept Honor at ‘Highly Favored’ Ball, Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center on February 24 in Celebration of Black History Month —A proud lesbian, Raven-Symoné is a household name who has commanded an iconic Hollywood career as a multi-hyphenate, actor, singer, producer, and director— LOS ANGELES, February 2, 2024—In commemoration of Black History […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Hosts Over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Youth, Families to 31st Anniversary Models of Pride Festival in South LA

Los Angeles LGBT Center Hosts Over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Youth, Families to 31st Anniversary Models of Pride Festival in South LA Presented by Glamazon L.A.—Amazon’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group  Models of Pride Event Photography Talent Images Here  |  Program Images Here Courtesy of Los Angeles LGBT Center  LOS ANGELES, October 16, 2023 — Over the weekend, the Los Angeles […]

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the First Full Report of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the First Full Report of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey —LGBTQ+ women in the study endure very high rates of disability and exposure to intimate partner violence with experiences multiplying in their partnerships with other LGBTQ+ women — LOS ANGELES, October 12—​​Today, the Los […]

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