In a historic first, Karine Jean-Pierre has become the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to become the official White House Press Secretary and Assistant to the President. Jean-Pierre was promoted to the position, formerly serving as the Principal Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant, after Jen Psaki resigned as the Press Secretary after fulfilling her one-year commitment. Continue reading Karine Jean-Pierre Becomes First Black, First Openly LGBTQ Press Secretary
By Rebeka Humbrecht, Silive
In 2014, South Shore mom Karyn Bello and her family began navigating uncharted territory when her daughter, Lily, came out as transgender. Continue reading Staten Island mom creates lingerie line for transgender women after daughter comes out
By Liz Granderson, Los Angeles Times
Ten years ago this month I gave a TEDx Talk titled “The Myth of the Gay Agenda.” It was shortly after President Obama announced his public support for same-sex marriage, becoming the first commander in chief to do so while still in office. Continue reading Representation matters. Biden’s new LGBTQ press secretary has a big job ahead
For many of us, the pandemic has provided an opportunity to reflect and reprioritize aspects of our lives. Continue reading Content Maven Media: Building Strong Relationships
By Cynthia Silva, NBC News
Model Ariel Nicholson has made history as the first transgender person to be featured on the cover of U.S. Vogue. Continue reading Ariel Nicholson is U.S. Vogue’s first transgender cover model
By Dan Avery, NBC News
Kataluna Enriquez, who was crowned Miss Nevada USA on Sunday, will become the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant. Continue reading Nevada pageant winner to become 1st transgender Miss USA contestant
Money talks. And now, more than ever, the private sector is listening to the collective voice of the LGBT community. In many ways, our dollar is as strong as our votes at the ballot box. Continue reading Taking Pride In America’s LGBT Economy
