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GLAAD urges media to include stories of the LGBT community on 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In light of the upcoming 10th year anniversary of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, GLAAD encourages the media to underscore the diversity of people and communities affected by the attacks, including those in the LGBT community. Many lives were lost, and many survivors and loved ones continue to cope with the losses suffered on this day.
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Statement from Human Rights Campaign President on the Mistrial in Brandon McInerney Trial
September 1, 2011 , a California Superior Court judge confirmed that a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Brandon McInerney, who is accused of shooting his gay classmate, Lawrence King, in 2008.
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HRC President Joe Solmonese to Depart in Early 2012
The co-chairs of the Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors and the HRC Foundation Board yesterday announced that HRC President Joe Solmonese has informed the boards that he will not renew his contract which expires March 31, 2012. Solmonese will remain at the helm of the organisation until the completion of his contract to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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Latina LGBT community leader honored at NCLR annual conference
In partnership with the Gill Foundation, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) held a reception at its Annual Conference last night to honor NCLR Board member Catherine Pino for her work in both the Latino and LGBT communities.
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HRC Statement on Presbyterian Church (USA) Allowing LGBT Clergy to Serve the Church
Yesterday the decision of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to remove all barriers to the ordination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as ministers and lay leaders, which was voted on and passed in May, goes into effect.
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HRC Joins ya es hora Coalition in Assisting Latino/a Residents to Apply for Citizenship throughout the Month of July
The Human Rights Campaign, U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, is partnering with hundreds of coalition partners to support naturalisation workshops in six cities under the ya es hora ¡Ciudadanía! civic engagement campaign during July, designated as a national month of citizenship.