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High Highs and Vampire Weekend Play Aggains Arena in Boston

By Jason St. Amand | Monday May 20, 2013
Austrian dream pop duo High Highs and New York based Vampire Weekend put on a stellar performance at Boston University’s Aggains Arean last week in support of Vampire Weekend’s newest LP, "Modern Vampires of the City."

BAGLY Celebrates Youth Pride in Boston

By Tony Hobday | Sunday May 5, 2013
BAGLY celebrates Gay Pride with a rally, march, entertainment and a prom -- admission to which are free, if you get an HIV test earlier that day.

PFLAG "Steps Up" To Make Things Better For LGBT Youth

By Antoinette Weil | Thursday May 2, 2013
On May 16, Greater Boston PFLAG hosts its annual spring fundraiser for the equality-fostering programming to stop bullying now.

GLBTQDVP Spring Event Honors Lt. Governor Timothy Murray

By Tony Hobday | Thursday Apr 25, 2013
On Apr. 11, the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project honored three trailblazers of social justice in Massachusetts, including Lt. Governor Timothy Murray.

Beantown’s Gay Sports Leagues Launch Spring Season

By Tony Hobday | Tuesday Apr 16, 2013
Spring is here, and Boston’s LGBTQ sports leagues are ready to go, with the Beantown Softball League open for members, with June opening the Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association.

LGBTs of Color Encouraged To Break Silence on Mental Health Issues

By Michelle Lim | Thursday Apr 4, 2013
On March 22-23, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition and TOD@S came together in a safe environment to discuss and address the taboos and stigma related to mental health and illness that have persisted in Black and Latino communities.

Bollocks Lays An Egg This Friday

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Bollocks will be celebrating its sixth installment on Friday, March 29 at Downtown Boston’s Alley from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Insurance Giant OKs Surgery for FTM Emerson Student

By David Perry | Thursday Mar 14, 2013
When Emerson University denied FTM student Donnie Collins’ top surgery, his frat brothers were quick to pick up the cause. Now, under media scrutiny, Aetna has agreed to cover the costs.

Drag Queens Plunge Into Icy Boston Harbor to Raise Funds for Domestic Violence Prevention

By Dan Meyer | Saturday Mar 9, 2013
Boston’s GMDVP has changed its name to the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project, but continues to help the community, most recently via an icy plunge in the Boston harbor, all to raise funds for their programs.

MassEquality Icons Awards Honor Boston Bruins’ Anti-Bullying Advocacy

By Tony Hobday | Tuesday Mar 5, 2013
MassEquality Second Annual Icons awards honored those who have helped gain equality for everyone, including the Boston Bruins, who have helped advance the cause of LGBT acceptance in pro sports.