'Rustin' co-writer was told film could 'never get made' so he made it anyway
Breece delivered an inspiring speech on the power of visibility at the Los Angeles Equality Awards.
October 8, 2024
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Rustin co-writer Julian Breece to be honored for uplifting queer stories in film and television
Equality California will recognize Breece at the Los Angeles Equality Awards this week.
October 1, 2024
Stars and Activists Align for LGBT Family Visibility
The Family Equality Council's annual awards highlight three honorees fighting for the modern family.
February 11, 2013
PHOTOS: Big Celebs, Including Cast of 'Glee,' Raise Money for Family Equality Council
LGBT supporters in Hollywood all crowded into the Beverly Hilton Saturday night to raise money on behalf of families.
March 3, 2015
Win a Disney Day With Jane Lynch
Family Equality Council hosts its annual Los Angeles Awards Dinner and auctions off a day at Disneyland with Jane Lynch.
January 30, 2013
PHOTOS: Chatting Up Celebs on GLAAD's Red Carpet
Superstars, advocates, and out trailblazers celebrated the progress of LGBT depictions in media and offered words of encouragement in the continuing battle for equality at the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.
April 14, 2014
David Hyde Pierce is Gay... And Marching Against Prop. 8
As Dr. Niles Crane on the hit sitcom Frasier, David Hyde Pierce had a great deadpan. That also extended to his own life: For years he wouldn't confirm or deny being gay. Since then he thawed enough to thank his longtime partner, Brian Hargrove, in his 2007 Tony Award acceptance speech. And on Saturday, Pierce was one baseball-capped protester among maybe 20,000 others marching for equality in Los Angeles.
November 15, 2008
Allred, Jayne to Receive LGBT Ally Awards Thursday Night in L.A.
Civil rights attorney Gloria Allred will be honored as an extraordinary ally of the LGBT community, joined by an all-star panel for a lively discussion about the importance of allies in the struggle for equality.
January 22, 2015
Janelle Monáe to Receive HRC Equality Award
The pansexual singer, actor, and activist "has been a guiding force for positive change," says HRC President Alphonso David.
January 23, 2020
Los Angeles Film Festival Director Resigns Over Prop. 8
Film Independent announced Tuesday that it had accepted Richard Raddon's resignation as director of the Los Angeles Film Festival, a title he has held since 2000. On November 14, blogger David Poland reported on his Hot Blog, hosted by Movie City News, that Raddon had personally donated $1,500 to the Yes on 8 campaign, which sparked some controversy.
November 26, 2008
L.A. Dodgers 'Remove' Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence From Pride Event
It's a major foul for the iconic baseball team.
May 18, 2023
Jennifer C. Pizer Named Lambda Legal's Chief Legal Officer
Pizer, who joined Lambda Legal in 1996, previously held the post on an acting basis.
October 7, 2022
Bill Clinton Calls for ENDA at GLAAD Awards
The 42nd president laments DOMA, and then is heckled for it, before receiving the Advocate for Change Award from daughter Chelsea.
April 21, 2013
Exclusive: 50+ LGBTQ Women, Nonbinary Activists Back Elizabeth Warren
Warren is "a strong progressive woman ... who will deliver on big, structural change for our country," the endorsers say.
December 24, 2019
A Faire of the Heart Gala Funds AIDS Housing
The Alliance for Housing and Healing hosted its annual gala to help fund housing and food for people with HIV/AIDS.
April 19, 2013