Tag: New York
Raped for ‘being gay’
A woman told police she was raped at knifepoint in Brooklyn Sunday morning because she’s gay, law- enforcement sources said.
GMAD Participates in Local AIDS Funding Rally
The LGBT organisation Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD) gathered with thousands of advocates, entertainers and local leaders at the “Keep the Promise” event which took place in downtown Brooklyn.
Launches First MLK Day of Service National Partnership Serving LGBT Homeless Youth
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is launching a partnership with organizations and companies in nine U.S. cities to serve LGBT homeless youth for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Yuzima – Powerful
The video is based around the title song from the “Powerful EP” and features some of NYC’s grandest, most politically charged and powerful locations.
Lawyer David Perecman Discusses Recent Hate Crime Statistics Released by the FBI, New York Ranks First in Hate Crime Incidents
New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman of The Perecman Firm comments on newly released Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics that show New York City as America’s top city for hate crime incidents.
Joint statement regarding destruction of Hurricane Sandy and LGBT families
Recently, we have seen massive destruction across the eastern United States as a result of Hurricane Sandy and winter storms. But in the midst of this tragedy we have also seen a tremendous outpouring of support and generosity within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.