LGBT News

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to chat with Suzanne Westenhoefer at a cocktail party? What inspires her? What's her favorite food is? So many questions, so little time. Well wonder no more if you come to the VIP party on May 1.

The New Jersey AIDS Walk today announced that they are lagging behind in fundraising this year. The walk is being held on May 1, 2016 in five separate locations with thousands of people walking in solidarity throughout the state of NJ to support people living with HIV/AIDS. 

The New Jersey AIDS Walk is being held on May 1, 2016 in five separate locations with thousands of people walking in solidarity throughout the state of NJ to support people living with HIV/AIDS. 

Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown will be hosting a very special first-time LGBT outreach event in conjunction with the Kathy Griffin Live concert performance on Saturday, April 23. LGBT community members and friends are invited to a pre-show cocktail hour before the 9:30 pm show. 

The Supreme Court voted 4-4 this week to uphold a decades -old ruling that threatened the continued viability of unions for workers in public sector jobs. Pride at Work said this decision will protect the rights of working people and their families." This outcome is particularly important for LGBT working people, who are disproportionately affected by workplace discrimination."

obituary

The founder of New Jersey Buddies, a northern New Jersey HIV/AIDS service organization, Franklin A. Smith died February 10, 2016 at 76 years old. He was born March 24, 1939 and most recently lived in Port Charlotte Florida.

Brain Genital Law 

Sex: There is no lack of scientific studies on sex, the brain and sex, and sex and social behavior but what is lacking is a way to connect them all together in order to understand and address it.  

The First Unitarian Society of Plainfield is offering free weddings for same-sex couples until this June. Rev. Dr. Tracy Sprowls said this is to celebrate the historic U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges establishing federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Celeste Fiore has joined Garden State Equality as Development Manager. Fiore  has been a  volunteer and supporter of GSE for a long time. Today's email from GSE stressed her knowledge of the organization, LGBTQ needs in New Jersey, and her passion. 

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day set aside to memorialize those who lost their lives simply for being their authentic selves. Transgender people face shocking levels of brutality and violence in this country and around the world.