Can an OUT Gay man be a pro race car driver? In an all straight sport, can Evan Darling succeed and make it back to the winners circle? Evan Darling, Professional Race Car Driver and extreme sports enthusiast is “Googling” his brother, Brian Darling on the internet and finds Business Manager Brian Darling instead. They…
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Congratulations to Laverne Cox for her Historic Emmy Nomination!
Laverne Cox made history this week by becoming the first openly transgender actress to receive an Emmy nomination. Cox got the nod for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Sophia Burset in Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black.” This monumental achievement will surely inspired transgendered individuals everywhere. Even before…
AIDS/Lifecycle 2014 Photos
Here are a few photos from this year’s incredible AIDS/Lifecycle. 2014 was the most successful year yet as the event raised over $15 million to support the fight against AIDS. My team alone raised $20,000! Check out some great photos taken by Yolanda Jones and visit www.aidslifecycle.org for more information about the campaign and how…
A Message From LA LGBT Center CEO Lorri Jean About AIDS/Lifecycle
AIDS/Lifecycle 2014 is over, which means it’s time to start preparing for AIDS/Lifecycle 2015! LA LGBT Center CEO Lorri Jean sent out a message to center supporters discussing her feelings about the event and offering a special discount for next year. Read it below: The end of AIDS/LifeCycle is always emotional for me, as it…
Actress Traci Dinwiddie Talks AIDS/Lifecycle
CLICK TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE Brian chatted with actress, director, LGBT activist, and top fundraiser Traci Dinwiddie about her experience preparing for AIDS/Lifecycle. The 545 mile fundraising bike ride is held every June and each year raises millions of dollars for the LA LGBT Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation as they fight against…
LGBT Pride Month Spotlight: Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper’s music let her rise to fame, but today she may be more well known for her LGBT activism than for her songs. Beloved by the LGBT community, Cyndi played pride concerts all through the 80s and 90s when it wasn’t as cool and trendy as it is today. Her countless equality efforts include…
Documentary BEFORE YOU KNOW IT by PJ Raval opens in LA June 13
Brian Darling interviews documentary filmmaker PJ Raval about his film BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. The film follows three gay seniors navigating life in their golden years.
PJ Raval: Documentary Filmmaker
CLICK TO WATCH ON DAILYMOTION Season 1, Episode 5 Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s ‘25 new faces of independent film 2006′ and Out Magazine’s ’100 OUT 2010′, PJ Raval discovered film and video after working with photography and media installation art. His latest film BEFORE YOU KNOW IT follows three gay seniors as they navigate life…
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in New Jersey
Same-sex marriage continues to be an uphill battle for the LGBT community. Last month, Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson ruled that gay marriage must be allowed in New Jersey. However, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration quickly announced they would appeal the ruling because state law can’t violate the state constitution. New Jersey has civil unions for…
3 Significant Events in LGBT History
September is a milestone month in LGBT history. Today, I read an article about three different events that happened on September 20. The events happened in three different decades and really helped move the LGBT movement forward and backward (according to how you look at it). I was very young when the first one took…