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President Obama is designating a new national monument at the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. 
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As early as the Barbary Coast days, the city has also been known to be famously gay. This identity would be neither as strong nor as powerful were it not for the Castro neighborhood.
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To commemorate the landmark Supreme Court ruling, Bourbon Orleans, Dauphine Orleans and Hotel Mazarin of the New Orleans Hotel Collection offer extraordinary value and sparkling extras
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In a post-Orlando world, L.G.B.T. people are balancing whether to vacation in a gay-friendly enclave with the need for safety.
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When a homophobic killer armed with an assault rifle perpetrated one of the worst mass shootings in United States history in an Orlando gay bar this month, the reassuring idea that such places are sanctuaries was upended for many of us. Gay bars are supposed to be refuges from intolerance; judgment-free zones that are, for many people, the only public places you can be truly, essentially, you. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people often travel with the thought in mind that almost anywhere we go, we’ll be able to find a neighborhood, a club circuit or a beach town where acceptance is a given.
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Saperstein and others attending the reception Friday said the Orlando shooting has prompted the LGBT community to take a close look both at the violence against them and its most deadly instrument: guns.
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In just several decades, Spain has become one of most progressive destinations in the world. Here are 7 reasons why we think you might want to visit. Via Fabrice Tasendo
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Spain is infamous around the world for cultural traditions, great beaches, history and a welcoming atmosphere. Here are just a few of our favorite reasons why we think you might want to visit. #VisitGaySpain
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June 17, 2016 9:50 PM
Spain is infamous around the world for cultural traditions, great beaches, history and a welcoming atmosphere. Here are just a few of our favorite reasons why we think you might want to visit. #VisitGaySpain
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We often talk about the LGBT+ community and are passionate advocates for gay events, yet gay prides, ski weeks and cruises aren’t the only ways to get involved. Yes we do love a good party, rainbow parades and don’t complain being surrounded by half naked people celebrating. However, this July we’re changing things up a bit and will be attending an inaugural LGBT+ event focused on inspiring dialogue, connecting fans and influencers and exhibiting the diverse talent within our colorful community.
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We’re excited to announce that we’ll be attending Pride Con 2016 and we want you to join us! Although it’s the very first year, we’re unofficially thinking of it as Comic Con meets Vid Con meets gay pride. Without a precedent, expectations are still to be set, but we have no doubt that we will be raving about it for weeks to come. Founded in 2015 by Long and Thai Vo, Pride Con came to fruition after successfully raising $15,000 via Kickstarter to host an all-inclusive LGBT+ focused event.
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June 16, 2016 4:00 PM
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be attending Pride Con 2016 and we want you to join us! Although it’s the very first year, we’re unofficially thinking of it as Comic Con meets Vid Con meets gay pride. Without a precedent, expectations are still to be set, but we have no doubt that we will be raving about it for weeks to come. Founded in 2015 by Long and Thai Vo, Pride Con came to fruition after successfully raising $15,000 via Kickstarter to host an all-inclusive LGBT+ focused event.
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Head of a gay and lesbian travel group says the Orlando massacre won't keep the community from visiting hotspots
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As the early-June sun sizzled over Israel, Tel Aviv threw it's largest Pride ever as over 200,000 participants took to the streets to see and be seen.
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More than a twenty international journalists and representatives from such well-known companies as The Advocate, Travel and Leisure, OutTv, Conde Nast, BoysMx, Alaska Airlines and Bent TV, from as far away as Melbourne Australia and Quebec Canada, attended the press trip for Vallarta Pride 2016
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Chris Frederick, Managing Director of NYC Pride, joins Tim and John to talk about the ever evolving event that takes place annually the last week of June
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Despite scorching temperatures, Tel Aviv Pride, the largest gay and lesbian event in the Middle East, drew record participation yesterday for its parade. According to the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, more than 200,000 people from Israel and around...
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Vallarta Pride 2016, the fourth consecutive LGBT Pride in Puerto Vallarta, was organized by ACT LGBT A.C., formed by a group of business owners including Laura Gelezunas of Media Diva International, Tim Wilson of GayPV, Daniel Gomez of Mijo!
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Pride floats don't just appear magically because of everyone's good vibes. A hardworking team at Pier 54 put in long hours assembling them in time. We moseyed in to get a few exclusive preview photos of the weekend's big festivities for you.
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If you want to generate 33 billion impressions on social media, you’re going to need a team. A few tools. And of course, an incredible understanding of communication and the social media landscape.…
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American Airlines has been a stalwart supporter of the LGBT community for well over 20+ years... and part of their social media activity has gone into staying strong in supporting diversity and inclusion for all.
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As Pride month winds down, a summer-long roster of gay-themed events gets underway, this year balancing fun with fellowship in the wake of a tragedy.
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Limited access to the web means that most gay social life in Cuba takes place in bars and on the streets — not online.
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Traveling alone is one of those unique experiences—a great way for self-discovery and exploring a new culture.
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Being gay is something that often worries people from the LGBT community who want to travel around. Is it safe? Will I be accepted? Should I hide my sexuality? Which countries can I travel?
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Tel Aviv Pride: crónica, opinión, videos y fotografías sobre el evento de la comunidad LGBTQ más grande e importante de Oriente Medio.
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Tel Aviv Pride, una jornada llena de reivindicación, color, música, alegría, libertad y sobre todo de mucho amor. Gente de todo el planeta, condición y raza se unen para celebrar, tal vez, unos de los eventos LGBTQ mejores del mundo, en una ciudad que se consolida como centro de turismo gay. Más de 200.000 personas reunidas en el evento gay más importante de oriente medio para lanzar un mensaje a favor de la paz, el respeto y la tolerancia.
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Sunday, June 12 marks the city’s 28th annual PrideDay, an all-day LGBT extravaganza culminating with a parade and festival at Penn’s Landing. PrideDay is the finale to LGBT Pride Week, a week that includes trans health conferences, the Philly Dyke March and the kick off block party.
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June 9-11 is the Trans Health Conference hosted by the Mazzoni Center, the largest in the world. The conference is free and includes discussion of topics from health and medicine to religion and legal matters.
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Jose the “Hunky Traveler” lives in Paris, but he spends the majority of his time trotting all over the globe and documenting it on his Instagram page.
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Billy Kolber, Man About World Founder and Travel Expert, joins us this week and reveals his picks for summer travel to Europe- now that the dollar is so strong against the Euro. Monaco anyone? Billy also shares with The Focus Group the first LGBT Guide to Business Travel. The guide is quickly becoming the "go to" resource for corporations sending their employees overseas. But first, who invented the hamburger and do you remember Ebenezer Butterick? Tim and John share their Summer Reading List and take a question from a listener. We're all business. Except when we're not. Please enjoy!
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LGBT Japanese advocate for greater acceptance of LGBT individuals in Japan, understanding that in order for them to be granted all the rights citizens enjoy, they have to assert those rights, and that means “coming out,” to use the accepted term.
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One of my favorite parts of the world is also one of the most complicated. The tiny stretch of land…
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The Stonewall National Monument in New York City will be the first addition to the National Park System specifically highlighting the history of the LGBT community. The monument covers nearly 8 acres in New York's Greenwich Village including a landmark gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. In June of 1969, gay patrons at the bar fought back against police persecution — an event that's widely seen as a watershed in the campaign for LGBT rights.