Thursday, October 1, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

Marc Mutty, Chairman of the Executive Committee for Stand For Marriage Maine, the official campaign for Yes on Question 1, released the following statement today:
This year, LGBT advocates in Delaware have been on a roll in pushing for equality. With the support of Governor Jack Markell, the state has seen several protections signed into law: June: The State Senate and House pass a bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas. July: [...]
National Coming Out Day — an annual celebration that encourages LGBT people and their supporters to live open and honest lives — is just ten days away on October 11! Whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or not, be proud of who you are and your support for LGBT equality this National Coming Out Day.  [...]
Rev. Eric Lee, president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), met with Washington, DC-area clergy on Tuesday at HRC’s offices to share his insight and experience building support for marriage equality as part of a week-long trip to DC. Rev. Lee explained he nat he naturally felt that marriage equality in California is [...]
The city's first Gay and Lesbian Dinner Dance was held in 1989 at the Fort Wayne Woman's Club, drawing 80 people and raising $2,500 for the AIDS Task Force.
CHICAGO (AP) â€" U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley will be inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame this fall along with 14 other individuals and organizations.
The 13th annual Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival offers a week of discoveries, drama, documentaries, as well as some tried-and-true genres.

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