http://news.prlog.org/tag/lgbt/LGBT - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/11973491-cupids-arrow-inc-launches-video-chat-for-lesbian-singles-dating-site.htmlCupid's Arrow, Inc. has announced the debut of a new feature designed to allow users to video chat online on its website created especially for lesbian singles. The site can be found online at LesbianCupid.com. http://www.prlog.org/11966820-1035-signatures-to-be-delivered-to-coalition-of-african-american-pastors.html1035 Concerned Citizens Sign "Coalition of African American Pastors must stop dividing the Black Community" petition http://www.prlog.org/11926841-website-offers-hundreds-of-personalized-products-and-gifts-catering-to-the-gay-community.htmlThis is a one of a kind website where the gay community can create personalized one of a kind products online. http://www.prlog.org/11908523-age-wave-attracts-aging-professionals-and-then-some-to-acuu-at-albany-desmond.htmlWhy would the New York State Comptroller send staff to an aging conference? Likely for the same reason many others attended – the “age wave.” http://www.prlog.org/11879416-equality-texas-announces-2012-ally-awards-honorees.htmlPresident Obama, jcpenney, and rapper Adair Lion among those being honored with first ever 'Hat Tips' by largest civil rights organization in Texas dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression http://www.prlog.org/11873859-debut-novel-wins-2012-next-generation-indie-book-award.htmlHuffington Post Contributor’s Debut Novel, "Songs for the New Depression," Wins Acclaim http://www.prlog.org/11873832-the-drifts-live-at-the-hollywood-fringe-festival.htmlAuthor/actor Thom Vernon performs theatricalized excerpts from his acclaimed novel, The Drifts. http://www.prlog.org/11855696-new-song-by-shannon-macdonald-embraced-by-lgbt-community.html‘I Wanna Be Alone’ - the #1 song by Shannon MacDonald takes on anthem-status in lesbian and gay community. http://www.prlog.org/11850773-call-for-nominations-for-first-ever-equality-texas-ally-awards-in-dallas.htmlNon-profit organization launches new web-based survey to help identify individuals, businesses, and civic leaders that have advanced equality for all Texans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, during the last year. http://www.prlog.org/11843087-occupy-childrens-book-publishing-at-the-radical-relevant-childrens-books-mini-conference.htmlMay 12th in San Francisco, it’s time to expand the bounds of children’s book publishing. Reflection Press’ mini-conference hopes to inspire a revolution to put the publishing power back in the hands of the people whose stories need to be told. http://www.prlog.org/11835176-texans-are-tippin-hats-toward-equality.htmlEquality Texas Ally Awards to honor individuals and organizations that have embodied true equality for all Texans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity http://www.prlog.org/11835292-debut-lgbt-novel-short-listed-for-2011-independent-literary-awards.htmlAward-winning director and Huffington Post contributor Kergan Edwards-Stout's debut novel, Songs for the New Depression, has been short-listed for the 2011 Independent Literary Awards http://www.prlog.org/11791284-glsen-orlando-partners-with-orange-county-public-schools-to-support-safe-schools-for-lgbt-students.htmlWith funding by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, 85 Safe Space Kits are distributed to the county’s middle and high schools. http://www.prlog.org/11788123-nycs-gay-and-lesbian-chamber-of-commerce-assembles-non-profits-for-groundbreaking-board-retreat.htmlOn Saturday, February 4, NGLCCNY will present a special leadership retreat on the future of New York City’s social services, advocacy and community-based corporations. http://www.prlog.org/11773870-figjam-celebrates-whats-the-name-of-the-dames-hit-film-fest-run-with-julian-marsh-ep-of-abba.htmlTo celebrate the successful festival run of "What's the Name of the Dame?" Figjam partnered with world-renowned DJ Julian Marsh to release an EP of remixes featuring ABBA covers from the movie. http://www.prlog.org/11748866-matt-tumminello-of-target-10-explains-the-ins-and-outs-of-successful-marketing-to-lgbt-community.htmlTarget 10's Matt Tumminello recently sat down with Mike Bako, host of Inside Communications on Speaking Channel TV, to discuss why reaching the gay and lesbian market is so important for brands. http://www.prlog.org/11728062-on-world-aids-day-author-shines-light-on-forgotten-era.htmlHuman Rights Campaign’s 2011 Father of the Year Honors Deceased Partner in Debut Novel http://www.prlog.org/11711575-lgbt-bullying-front-and-center-in-new-novel.htmlHuman Rights Campaign’s 2011 Father of the Year Explores the Effects of Bullying in Debut Novel http://www.prlog.org/11711548-cybil-raven-miracle-at-st-rita-now-available-on-kindle-and-nook.htmlThe second novel in the Cybil Raven Chronicles, Cybil Raven: Miracle at St. Rita, is available now on the Kindle and Nook. This is the first full novel following the novelette, Cybil Raven Beginnings, introducing the series. http://www.prlog.org/11699615-pet-pride-magazine-tageting-lgbt-supporting-pet-friendly-businesses-set-to-launch-november-1-2011.htmlPet PRIDE Magazine - The ONLY targeted publication aimed at LGBT Supporting & Pet Friendly Businesses in the Tampa Bay, Florida area! 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