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Cynthia Erivo, Mickalene Thomas, and MUNA to Be Honored at Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on May 18th

Cynthia Erivo, Mickalene Thomas, and MUNA to Be Honored at Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on May 18th —Held at LA’s historic Shrine Auditorium, the annual benefit raises crucial funding for LGBTQ+ community services— LOS ANGELES, CA (April 8, 2024)– Today the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world’s largest queer-serving nonprofit organization, announced Grammy, Emmy, and Tony […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Reacts to Latest Vote Count from Glendale Unified School Board Race

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Reacts to Latest Vote Count from Glendale Unified School Board Race Responding to the latest results from the highly contentious school board race in Glendale, the Los Angeles LGBT Center released the following statement: “Glendale students, teachers, and families won a dramatic victory against hate and discrimination in the school […]

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Nex Benedict’s Reported Cause of Death Revealed in Autopsy

Statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Nex Benedict’s Reported Cause of Death Revealed in Autopsy Benedict lost his life last month following a physical altercation at school.A bullying victim due to their gender identity, he succumbed to the consequences of a hostile environment and case mishandling by the Owasso Public Schools District. LOS ANGELES, […]

Donatella Versace Named Global Ambassador of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Hosts Celebration with Dwyane Wade

Donatella Versace Named Global Ambassador of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Hosts Celebration with Dwyane Wade Joined by Versace ambassador, three-time NBA championship winner, and LGBTQ+ ally Dwyane Wade, Ms. Versace hosted a star-studded evening raising funds and awareness for the world’s largest LGBTQ+ organization Event Photography Getty Images Here  |  Program Images Here Courtesy of Los […]

Raven-Symoné to Accept Honor at ‘Highly Favored’ Ball, Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center on February 24 in Celebration of Black History Month

Raven-Symoné to Accept Honor at ‘Highly Favored’ Ball, Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center on February 24 in Celebration of Black History Month —A proud lesbian, Raven-Symoné is a household name who has commanded an iconic Hollywood career as a multi-hyphenate, actor, singer, producer, and director— LOS ANGELES, February 2, 2024—In commemoration of Black History […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Hosts Over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Youth, Families to 31st Anniversary Models of Pride Festival in South LA

Los Angeles LGBT Center Hosts Over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Youth, Families to 31st Anniversary Models of Pride Festival in South LA Presented by Glamazon L.A.—Amazon’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group  Models of Pride Event Photography Talent Images Here  |  Program Images Here Courtesy of Los Angeles LGBT Center  LOS ANGELES, October 16, 2023 — Over the weekend, the Los Angeles […]

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the First Full Report of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the First Full Report of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey —LGBTQ+ women in the study endure very high rates of disability and exposure to intimate partner violence with experiences multiplying in their partnerships with other LGBTQ+ women — LOS ANGELES, October 12—​​Today, the Los […]

Recording Artist Hayley Kiyoko and Social Media Star RubasWorld Join Dylan Mulvaney at Models of Pride 2023: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth

Recording Artist Hayley Kiyoko and Social Media Star RubasWorld Join Dylan Mulvaney at Models of Pride 2023: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth –The teen summit, hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center, is the world’s largest free expo for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, featuring workshops, resources, and entertainment. –Presented by Glamazon L.A.—Amazon’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group  […]

The Los Angeles LGBT Center Applauds Att. General Rob Bonta’s Support of California’s LGBTQ+ Youth

The Los Angeles LGBT Center Applauds Att. General Rob Bonta’s Support of California’s LGBTQ+ Youth LOS ANGELES, August 28— In response to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit challenging the Chino Valley Unified School District, the Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement: “The Los Angeles LGBT Center applauds Attorney General Rob Bonta for his […]

Dylan Mulvaney Joins the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Models of Pride: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth

Dylan Mulvaney Joins the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Models of Pride: A Free Conference for LGBTQ+ Youth –The teen summit is the world’s largest free conference for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, featuring workshops, resources, and entertainment.Presented by Glamazon L.A.—Amazon’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group– LOS ANGELES, August 25—The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s annual Models of Pride returns for […]

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the Executive Summary of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey

“We Never Give Up the Fight”: Los Angeles LGBT Center Releases the Executive Summary of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey — LGBTQ+ women are experiencing extremely high rates of disability and intimate partner violence; at higher rates those faced by women in the general population   — LOS ANGELES, June 26— ​​Today, the Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds toAnti-LGBTQ+ Extremism at Glendale School Board Meeting

Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremism at Glendale School Board Meeting LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023— In response to the violent displays of anti-LGBTQ+ extremism at last night’s Glendale Unified school board meeting, Terra Russell-Slavin, the Chief Impact Officer of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, issued the following statement:  “I know the violence displayed by bad actors is […]

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