Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents of their child’s pronoun change
School districts in California would be barred from notifying parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
Gay men can now donate blood to patients in need
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, check out a local hospital that was instrumental in getting the ban on gay men donating blood overturned.
Gay men can now donate blood to patients in need
Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country without abstaining from sex.
George Takei honored as thousands attend LA Pride Parade in Hollywood
As thousands lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard, "Star Trek" actor and activist George Takei served as the Icon Grand Marshal.
Ricky Martin headlines LA Pride in the Park
Ricky Martin became the first openly gay Latin artist to perform center stage at LA Pride.
WeHo Pride Parade caps off 2024 celebration
Once the parade ends, the WeHo Pride Street Fair will be open through 8 p.m., featuring community group booths, exhibitors, live music and entertainment.
Party continues in Day 2 of WeHo Pride
The party continues for Saturday's slate of festivities in WeHo Pride.
LA City Council approves flying of Pride Flag at City Hall for June 2024
The LA City Council will allow the Pride Flag to be raised in the Civic Center to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
2024 Pride Month events in Southern California
Pride month, held every year during the month of June, is celebrated in the U.S. and countries across the world. In honor of Pride Month, there are events, marches, parades, festivities and remembrances held throughout the month across Southern California.
WeHo Pride Weekend 2024 street closures, parking restrictions
The annual WeHo Pride celebration is dubbed as one of the largest events honoring LGBTQ+ pride in the world.
Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Resources
Pride Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of important LGBTQ+ issues.
Proposed gender identity parental notification measure won't make California ballot
A proposed ballot measure would have created a statewide policy, requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification, but the group pushing the measure failed to get enough signatures.
Pride flag could fly over LA city facilities in time for Pride Month
The City Charter prohibits flags other than the American, California and city flags from being raised at City Hall and other city facilities.
41st Long Beach Pride Parade celebrates LGBTQ community
The annual event started in 1983 as the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Parade - and has only grown since then.
41 years of Long Beach Pride
The annual event started back in 1983 as the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Parade.
US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.