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Two LGBTQ-affirming Baltimore churches — one historic and one young — unite with installation of new pastor

Two LGBTQ-affirming Baltimore churches — one historic and one young — unite with installation of new pastor | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A service held Sunday at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church signifies a new partnership between one of Baltimore’s historic churches and a fledgling congregation, both rooted in LGBTQ affirmation and inclusivity, generations apart. The Rev. Emily Scott, who leads both congregations, was installed through a Rite of Installation, signifying her new role as pastor at the 161-year-old St

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Black LGBTQ activists march against transphobia, racism in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon

Racism and transphobia were the themes as a Black LGBTQ group led a protest march through Baltimore on Saturday.

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The Amazing City Of Baltimore Gets A Much Needed Charge To Their LGBT Nightlife Landscape

The Amazing City Of Baltimore Gets A Much Needed Charge To Their LGBT Nightlife Landscape | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Since the famed Hippo nightclub danced their last dance in Baltimore, MD in the Fall of 2015, the amazing city in Maryland has yearned for a brand new spot to hit the dance floor, grab a cocktail, and call their own. While The Eagle and Grand Central have both provided a nightlife alternative t

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Baltimore: LGBTQ Advanced Marketing Seminar plus OUT Networking - March 21, 2019

Baltimore: LGBTQ Advanced Marketing Seminar plus OUT Networking - March 21, 2019 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The March Happy Hour at The Red Lion Hotel in Timonium has been rescheduled for a future date. Instead we will be hosting an LGBTQ marketing Seminar and OUT Networking at the new Function Co-Working Community on Harford Road  — Thursday, March 21st!

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Orioles' LGBT Pride Night on Wednesday will benefit HIV/AIDS charity Moveable Feast

Orioles' LGBT Pride Night on Wednesday will benefit HIV/AIDS charity Moveable Feast | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Orioles are one of 24 MLB teams to host an LGBT Pride Night this season. It will be Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.
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Baltimore VA works to embrace LGBT veterans who have long felt unwelcome by the military

Baltimore VA works to embrace LGBT veterans who have long felt unwelcome by the military | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the health system for former military personnel, thinks sentiments like this are keeping many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender veterans from using their services. An initiative aims to change that.
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Maryland becomes 11th state to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth as Gov. Hogan signs bill

Maryland becomes 11th state to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth as Gov. Hogan signs bill | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Maryland became the 11th state to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth on Tuesday as Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation passed earlier this year. He gave one of the ceremonial bill-signing pens to Del. Meagan Simonaire, a Republican who came out as bisexual and urged colleagues to pass the bill.
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Baltimore Orioles hosting LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards June 27

Baltimore Orioles hosting LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards June 27 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Baltimore Orioles will play host to LGBT Pride Night on June 27 at their game against the Seattle Mariners, the team has announced. This is the first time the Orioles have made LGBT Pride Night an official team event. In the past, LGBT Pride Night has been a community-organized outing benefitting the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland.


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Universal FanCon is First Large-Scale Event to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of Fans and Fandoms April 27-29, 2018

Universal FanCon is First Large-Scale Event to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of Fans and Fandoms April 27-29, 2018 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
As an important part of this mission, FanCon is building accessibility and education into every aspect of the programming to make certain it is a disability- and autism-friendly event.
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Baltimore's New Alt-Weekly Isn't Just Like Its Old One

Baltimore's New Alt-Weekly Isn't Just Like Its Old One | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
When Baltimore lost its 40-year-old newspaper, former staffers scrambled to start a brand-new one—in print, no less.
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International Mr Leather Bear, Baltimore

International Mr Leather Bear, Baltimore | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
International Mr Leather Bear Weekend, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, is taking place in October. We have all the schedule, prices and information on how to compete right here!  The event is sponsored by The Baltimore Eagle, Jack Daniel’s, Absolut Vodka and local organizations like Command MC. The event is over seen by the Board of …
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Two Baltimore-area health care providers refuse to let pandemic halt their care for transgender patients

Elyse Pine and Deborah Dunn have bonded over their devotion to caring for young transgender patients at Chase Brexton Health Care. Over the last four months, they've thrown themselves into making sure those patients receive vital services amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror’ coming to Baltimore Soundstage in February

Expect performers to amp the outrageousness up several notches, making for an evening that’s fun, all-inclusive and decidedly R-rated.

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'The model became a dinosaur': Baltimore's gay bars and clubs reckon with changing business landscape

'The model became a dinosaur': Baltimore's gay bars and clubs reckon with changing business landscape | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

As the net of welcoming spaces widens, Baltimore has seen some of its prominent gay bars and nightclubs close.

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Billy Bean, Dale Scott help Orioles celebrate first LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards

Billy Bean, Dale Scott help Orioles celebrate first LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Billy Bean, Major League Baseball’s Ambassador for Inclusion, and Dale Scott, the first openly gay umpire in the majors, stopped by to join the party at the Orioles' first LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards on Wednesday.
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TV ad in governor's race and PBS film sound similar themes on gay life, love

TV ad in governor's race and PBS film sound similar themes on gay life, love | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
In this month honoring the LGBT communities, messages about the profound ways in which politics and our personal lives connect seem especially relevant. A 30-second political ad and a two-hour, high-end production on “Masterpiece” have very different scripts. But they are saying similar things.
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Baltimore Business Journal honors Baltimore Center Stage, Flavor

Baltimore Business Journal honors Baltimore Center Stage, Flavor | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The two businesses were honored with the Best LGBT Ally Award and Top LGBT-Owned Company Award.
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LGBT Older Adults to be Celebrated on May 16 During ’National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day’

LGBT Older Adults to be Celebrated on May 16 During ’National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
 

The challenges, struggles and triumphs of older LGBT adults will be commemorated on Wednesday, May 16 during National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. The day of recognition will pay tribute to the sacrifices and successes of LGBT older adults and thank them for leading the fight to expand LGBT rights. There are an estimated 3 million LGBT adults over the age of 55 throughout the U.S.

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Five Minutes with Betsy Cerulo of the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Five Minutes with Betsy Cerulo of the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Betsy Cerulo already had certified her executive staffing and management consulting company as an LGBT-owned enterprise when she realized two years ago that Maryland could use a business group focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender business owners and executives. The group that Cerulo and marketing firm owner Dave Imre started in June, the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce, has the LGBT business community at its core but is open t
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Thousands of Md. youth are homeless; African-American, LGBT youth represented disproportionately

Thousands of Md. youth are homeless; African-American, LGBT youth represented disproportionately | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A national study found that 4.2 million youth are homeless and unaccompanied throughout the year. In Baltimore, many rely on the YES center as a place to drop in and receive services.
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Out magazine names DeRay Mckesson among top 50 influential LGBT Americans

Out magazine names DeRay Mckesson among top 50 influential LGBT Americans | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Out magazine names DeRay Mckesson among Top 50 influential people in American LGBT culture
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