The City of West Hollywood’s iconic Halloween Carnaval, one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world, returns in 2023. Halloween in West Hollywood is anticipated to draw many thousands of costumed revelers to the City’s Rainbow District along Read more
A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch on Friday sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure, reports Insider. Jeffries, who left Abercrombie in 2014, converted the chain from a Read more
Dozens of protesters physically blocked the entrance to the San Fernando Library this week to stop a scheduled drag storytime reading event from taking place, reports The Los Angeles Times. Videos posted on social media showed a group of about Read more
A superior court judge has temporarily halted a California school district from implementing a policy requiring teachers and staff to inform parents about a student’s gender identity, reports the Advocate. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Michael Sachs found Chino Read more
Photo: Pickle The City of West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division will host its annual free Youth Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Plummer Park’s Vista Lawn located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Read more
The second annual DTLA Halloween Bar Crawl takes place on Sunday Oct. 29 starting at 4pm! Donate $10 ( Donation Ticket ) to the ART Community Center and get your first drink FREE!!! Free to Join!!! ( RSVP Tickets also Read more
Orville Peck. Photo: Julia Johnson GLSEN, the leading education organization dedicated to creating safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ+ youth, announced today they will honor celebrated country singer and songwriter Orville Peck with the Champion Award at its annual fundraising Read more
Matthew Mitcham. Photo by Philip Myers, via Wikimedia Commons Matthew Mitcham, the Olympic diver who became the first openly gay athlete to win gold after his triumph at the 2008 Games, has revealed how he struggled to come to terms Read more
Photo Courtesy of House of Marc Jacobs Over the weekend, the Los Angeles LGBT Center celebrated the Models of Pride summit with more than 1,000 LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, for a day of community, education, and celebration at the Read more
New legislation in the United States Senate could begin to reverse dishonorable discharges U.S. veterans received for being LGBTQIA+, reports WSHU. More than 1.5 millions veterans identify as LGBTQIA+, and many of them struggle to access their benefits because they Read more
The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more
Joe Hollendoner, Chief Executive Officer of the LA LGBT Center, on familial support, community empowerment and moving forward Chosen family. It’s a concept and practice that resonates deeply with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Some of us have needed to Read more
Gov. Newsom: “We have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills last month aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ Read more
10,000 Maniacs. Original members. Photo: Lindsey Best Howard Thompson, via Wikimedia Commons The Palm Springs Pride Festival organizers announced today the addition of two sensational musical acts to its already star-studded lineup. Joining the previously announced headliner, Idina Menzel, the festival proudly Read more
Donatella Versace: “We must all fight for freedom, in a time… when minority voices are attacked by new laws.” KICK IN THE JACKASS According to LGBTQNation, a 14-year-old boy named “Rylan,” decided to troll a lesbian TikTok commentator, Michele, who Read more
Photo: Laphonza Butler In response to Gov. Newsom’s pending appointment of Laphonza Butler to the United States Senate, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the following statement: “The Los Angeles LGBT Center applauds Gov. Newsom’s forthcoming appointment of Laphonza Read more
