Vanessa Williams -- The Real Thing
Vanessa Williams -- The Real Thing

Embrace your fears -- in this case it's interviewing Vanessa Williams. What if she's like her Ugly Betty character uber-bitch Wilhelmina Slater? Read on to find out.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 11, 2009

Film exposes 'canyon' between Washington and reality on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Film exposes 'canyon' between Washington and reality on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has been making headlines lately, with LGBT activists calling on President Obama and Congress to end the anti-gay law, but a new documentary by filmmaker Johnny Symons, Ask Not suggests that the military's culture may need to change before LGBT soldiers will truly feel at home in the armed services.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 11, 2009

AIDS Walkers rally in tough times
AIDS Walkers rally in tough times

The economy may be in the doldrums, but that didn't stop the thousands of walkers who participated in the June 7 AIDS Walk Boston from raising money to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The walk, which is AIDS Action Committee's (AAC) largest fundraiser, has already brought in about $900,000 in cash donations, and AAC president and CEO Rebecca Haag said the event is on track to bring in the $1,050,000 that the organization set as its fundraising goal.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 11, 2009

Transforming Pride
Transforming Pride

In the midst of the many changes Boston's LGBT community has seen over the past few decades Boston Pride has remained an enduring community tradition. This year, however, the focus of Pride is on change itself.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 11, 2009

Kate Clinton hits New England
Kate Clinton hits New England

Kate Clinton comes to Boston for Pride, makes a side trip to the Connecticut River Valley, then heads to Ptown for the summer. Recently we caught up with the Great Kate about her New England tour.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 4, 2009

That's what (Facebook) friends are for
That's what (Facebook) friends are for

Encouraged by the increasing ubiquity of online social networks like Facebook and Twitter, as well as the skyrocketing popularity of the blogosphere and YouTube, AIDS Action Committee (AAC) is experimenting this year with bringing more of its fundraising and marketing efforts for the walk into the digital world.

by Robert Nesti | May 29, 2009

200 march against California Supreme Court ruling
200 march against California Supreme Court ruling

In response to the California Supreme Court's ruling upholding Proposition 8, the state's voter-approved anti-gay constitutional amendment, more than 200 people turned out to voice their disapproval of the decision at a rally in Boston on the evening of May 26.

by Robert Nesti | May 29, 2009

South End gay-bashing suspect pleads guilty
South End gay-bashing suspect pleads guilty

Fabio Brandao, the 29-year-old Framingham pizza delivery man charged with taking part in a brutal gay-bashing in the South End last August, pleaded guilty to nine criminal charges, including four civil rights violations, on May 27 in Boston Municipal Court.

by Robert Nesti | May 29, 2009

Visit the world of "Will and Grace"
Visit the world of "Will and Grace"

Max Mutchnick, co-creator of "Will and Grace," donated the set of the show to Emerson College, where he graduated in 1987. Read about how this unique donation came about and how you can see the set first-hand.

by Robert Nesti | May 28, 2009

Gay marriage :: Where it all began
Gay marriage :: Where it all began

Cambridge welcomes couples for five-year marriage anniversary.

by Robert Nesti | May 21, 2009


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