News Briefs for 06.26.20
News briefs from across the globe for 06.26.20.
In Memoriam: Part 2
COVID-19 Community Losses Continue
Philanthropist and LGBTQ advocate Robby Browne died on April 11 at his home in New York. He was 72 years old.
10 Questions with Vic: Featuring Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Small
Actor, Performer, Dancer, Singer/Songwriter, Community Advocate, Counselor
As a performer, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Small is a “triple threat.” She started her professional career with a series regular role on “Hip Hop Harry” for Discovery Kids/TLC and she has appeared in over 70 national commercials, music videos and several variety shows.
When Back to School is Difficult
Spiritual Reflections
Our young people are needing us to step up and be present in their lives. Young people who identify as LGBTQ need us. Children of LGBTQ families need us. And, with the beginning of a new school year, these young people need each of us.
Understanding trauma survivors transforms police training for rape cases
Carolinas News Notes
Lt. John Somerindyke is now an advocate for training he thinks every officer should take, which explains why the stories of sexual assault victims can appear inconsistent. The training is spreading throughout the nation as agencies use grant money to bring in experts on the neurobiology of trauma.
10 Questions with Vic: Featuring Reina Mora
Singer/Songwriter, Author, Advocate, Activist
It’s hard to label the multi-talented Reina Mora or her genre of music, and that’s a good thing. Her wide range of vocals, dense and textured music and three hit singles, made her one of music industry’s breakout artists of 2018.
10 Questions by Vic: Featuring Maria Conchita Alonso
Renaissance Actresses, Singer, Advocate
Maria Conchita Alonso is a Renaissance Woman as she has done it all and is on the prime of her career. She has starred in films with Robin Williams, Michael Keaton, Ted Danson, Arnold Schwartezeneger and Sean Penn, just to name a few.
LGBT History Month — October 7: Richard Burns
Movement Leader
Richard D. Burns is a longtime LGBT community leader and organizer.
Our People: Q&A with Paige Dula
Genderlines founder has found her place with wife, work and advocacy
Finding a truly well-rounded person is rare in this world. I, myself, am consumed by work too much of the time. Paige Dula, on the other hand, seems to have her life pretty much figured out. With a day job as an analyst at Bank of America, Dula dedicates her free time to helping others in the LGBTQ community.
Black History Month: LGBTQ black civil rights icons
Remembering those who fought and fight
This Black History Month reminds us that there has been no end to the fight for equality. The United States has undoubtedly taken strides forward since the Civil Rights Movement, but there is further work to be done.
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