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MBCC 29th Party For Prevention Event

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) 29th annual party for prevention “Halloween Bash for a Cause: Celebrating Community & Supporting Prevention” takes place Saturday October 24th at Club Café in Boston, MA from 6P to 11P with costumes optional. This year MBCC is honoring Rev. Irene Monroe the fabulous feminist public theologian, preacher & columnist whose work centers on the intersection of religion, social justice & LGBTQ rights during the VIP Party from 6P to 8P. Cheryl Osimo, MBCC's Executive Director stated, "It’s hard to believe the 29th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance is almost here. For nearly three decades, this event has brought people together in celebration, solidarity & a shared commitment to prevention during Breast Cancer Prevention Month. We are deeply honored to recognize Rev. Irene Monroe who through her writing & public advocacy has helped shape national & international dialogue on faith, equality & human rights." The VIP Party also features a dance lesson by Liz Nania of OUT to Dance, early access to the night’s festivities & complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Funds raised from the event helps support MBCC’s education programs designed to provide our communities with vital health information on ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in the products they use & in the environments in which they live, learn & work. MBCC’s mission is to prevent breast cancer. OUTTAKE MEDIA is a proud media sponsor of MBCC. The VIP Party from 6P to 8P including general admission is $40 pre-registration & $45 at the door with general admission 8P to 11P $20. Note that to enter Club Café you must be 21 or older. 
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Ann Hampton Callaway To Play Boston

The fabulous Ann Hampton Callaway is bringing her beautiful new show "Here's to Life” to Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Saturday, October 17th at 7P for one show only. This musical celebration of life's richness, resilience & depth honors the idea that we grow through both our challenges & joys featuring classic songs by Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Irving Berlin & the title song, by Artie Butler & Phyllis Molinari. Ann Hampton Callaway stated, “I’m so happy to be returning to Boston to bring the spirit of celebration to friends & fans I love seeing each visit. This show was inspired by its profoundly beautiful title song which embraces the ups, downs & silver linings of life. I put fresh spins on the classics by songwriting greats & some of the stories I share are quite personal & timely. I enjoy doing this show alone at the piano where I can be my most honest, vulnerable & spontaneous. One of the highlights of the evening will be a gratitude improv, getting words & phrases from the audience to highlight what matters most to my beloved Boston audience.” Nothing is more soothing than music in these challenging times so don’t miss Tony®-nominated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway’s new show "Here's to Life”. Callaway will dazzle you with a night of gorgeous songs that celebrate life’s richness despite our challenges & because of them. She breathes wisdom & passion into Arlen, Porter, Rodgers & the Bergmans as well as contemporary writers & her own originals. 
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Project Healthy Minds World Festival

Project Healthy Minds will host its 5th annual World Mental Health Day Festival on Saturday October 10th at Spring Studios in NYC. Kicking off the festival Project Healthy Minds hosted the 4th annual World Mental Health Day Gala last night emceed by Project Healthy Minds Board of Directors member Carson Daly. The evening featured a presentation of Project Healthy Minds’ annual honors including Storyteller of the Year Award recipient Bill Lawrence (“Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” “Bad Monkey,” “Rooster,” “Scrubs”). Lawrence’s accolade was introduced by a special video tribute from Vince Vaughn, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Charlotte Lawrence, Zach Braff, Donald Faison & Michael Stipe, followed by the presentation from Michael D. Ratner. Bill Lawrence stated, “If a ‘Believe’ sign up on the wall gives people hope, then I’m proud to be a part of it. I’m even prouder to be here supporting Project Healthy Minds because they’re dealing in HOPE every day. So if you take nothing else from this speech, take this. Get involved. My company, Doozer, is going to partner up; we can all be a part of it. Let’s help put some more hope out there.” World Mental Health Day Festival participants will include Becky G, Karl-Anthony Towns, Terry Crews, Jonathan Haidt, Remi Bader, KJ Dillard, FERG, Brandon Marshall, Nina Westbrook, Rich Kleiman, Seth Davis, Case Kenny, Dan Clancy, Natasha Kalimada, Prince Brathwaite, Sydney Miller, Timm Chiusano, Joe Gonzales and Jack Bauer & a stand-up comedy session in partnership with Betches featuring Liza Treyger, Chloe Radcliffe & Marie Faustin. Project Healthy Minds is the leading mental health tech nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to mental health services.
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Celebrate Life Lessons From Legends

Richard Skipper the fabulous entertainer, host, producer, writer & live entertainment historian will bring his show “Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons From Legends” to Feinstein’s At The Nikko in San Francisco on Friday October 30th at 8P. The Halloween Eve engagement is part of Skipper’s 2026 Autumn Tour following a sold-out NYC performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Joining him in San Francisco will be special guest Matthew Martin as Judy Garland with Tom Shaw on piano. At a time when so much of our entertainment is experienced through a screen Skipper is bringing people together in a room & making them part of the evening. Life Lessons From Legends combines music, storytelling, conversation & audience participation in a show that changes every time Richard steps onstage. Before the show begins the audience is invited to submit questions that are selected at random throughout the evening opening the door to stories, songs, memories, laughter & moments that even he cannot predict. Skipper stated, “This is not a show you simply sit back and watch. The audience helps create the evening. I know where we are beginning, but once those questions start coming out, none of us knows exactly where we are going. That is part of the fun.” Audiences have responded to that connection describing the experience simply as a warm hug of a show while others have evoked the great days of television talk & variety programs like the days of Merv Griffin or Mike Douglas. For Richard those reactions get to the heart of what the show is about creating a room where people feel welcomed, included & part of something that is happening only once. 
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New Documentary “Uncle Roy” (AUDIO)

I talked with filmmaker Keri Pickett about “Uncle Roy” the fabulous new documentary she directed chronicling 9 decades of Roy Blakey’s personal & professional archives. Growing up Keri hardly knew her enigmatic uncle until she followed him to NYC to pursue photography where an unexpected friendship took shape. As their lives intertwined she discovered his groundbreaking legacy of celebrity & gay photos. When Roy’s health declined Keri cared for him while preserving the stories he kept so carefully guarded. “Uncle Roy” follows the extraordinary life of globe-traveling-skater turned photographer Roy Blakey born in Oklahoma in 1930 dreaming of performing on ice. This love of figure skating led Roy to a career in theatrical skating, performing globally with Holiday on Ice. He then began collecting figure skating programs & photographs, a collection that expanded over his lifetime to 44,000 items including posters, costumes & more. After his professional skating career Blakey became a photographer in NYC capturing iconic figures including LGBTQ icons while his work in male nudes pushed boundaries in art & publishing. Roy’s book “HE” (1972) is considered a forefather of gay photography with his portraits of a generation largely lost to AIDS. “Uncle Roy” is currently playing the film festival circuit with upcoming screening including Reel Q the Pittsburgh LGBT Film Festival on October 9th, NewFest: 38th Annual New York LGBTQ Film Festival on October 18th, QDoc October 24th in Portland, OR, SCAD Savannah Film Festival October 30th & Indie Memphis Film Festival on November 8th. I talked to Keri about what she hopes to accomplish with her documentary & her spin on surviving these challenging times. LISTEN  
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Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns

Celebrating 25 years the award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) continues its commitment to developing & celebrating new voices with the return of the biannual Spark Theatre Festival NYC that runs now through October 25th at The 28th Street Theatre. For over the next 3 weeks the biannual festival will showcase over 60 new works offering audiences an eclectic mix of new plays, solo performances, storytelling, dance & other original works by emerging & established artists. For more than 3 decades EAT has provided a platform for artists to develop new work & bring fresh voices to the stage. Spark Theatre Festival NYC continues that tradition creating opportunities for writers, performers, directors, choreographers & other theatre artists to experiment, take creative risks & connect with audiences. There will be 34 short & full-length plays presented, 9 solo shows will be showcased & 23 dance pieces performed. Originally launched as the New Works Series the event has grown significantly since its inception doubling in size & expanding to include genres such as dance, music, cabaret, drag, sketch comedy & other boundary-pushing performances. Today the Spark Theatre Festival NYC presents Spring & Fall festivals showcasing over 100 new shows each year & giving more than 400 artists the opportunity to perform new work on stage. The momentum will continue in November with the first annual Spark Musical Theatre Festival NYC featuring presentations of 32 new short & full-length musicals. The inaugural festival will run November 2nd to 22nd also at The 28th Street Theatre (TADA) giving audiences another opportunity to experience new musical theatre works in development. 
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Monet Event At Gibbes Museum Of Art

The Gibbes Museum in Charleston, SC is presenting a rare showing of 3 Monet paintings on loan from the Gregg Turk Foundation through October 25th offering visitors the rare opportunity to experience these extraordinary landscapes by Claude Monet (1840–1926) the pioneering French artist celebrated as a founder of the Impressionist movement. Dr. Alex Rich, President & CEO of the Gibbes Museum stated, “We are thrilled to showcase these rarely seen works by Claude Monet at the Gibbes Museum of Art. The response has been outstanding from art lovers in our community & from the many visitors to Charleston. Impression, Monet: Loans from the Gregg Turk Foundation at the Gibbes Museum of Art presents the brilliance of Claude Monet within our galleries for the first time. The exhibition examines not merely Monet’s art historical legacy (100 years after his death), but also his resounding impact on art. A century after his passing, Monet continues to inspire audiences as the world’s most celebrated Impressionist painter.” When the painting was publicly exhibited in 1874 critic Louis Leroy seized upon its title in a satirical review & derisively referred to the participating artists as "Impressionists." The artists soon embraced the name “Impressionists” themselves & a term originally intended as criticism came to identify one of the most consequential movements in modern art. Since 1858 The Gibbes Museum of Art has been a beacon in the American South for arts & culture. The Museum’s mission is to enhance lives through art by engaging people of every background & experience with art & artists of enduring quality, providing opportunities to learn, discover, enjoy & be inspired by the creative process.
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James Baldwin Legacy Awards Event

The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) will host the 6th annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards on October 1st live on NBJC’s website, YouTube & social media platforms. This year’s honorees include Dr. Theo Hodge, Medical Director of Washington Health Institute & a board-certified internist & infectious disease specialist whose work has advanced HIV/AIDS treatment & prevention, hepatitis C care & LGBTQ+ health. Next is Vincent Holmes who capped a 35-year career in public policy as the inaugural Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development where his leadership included the County’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative & Gang Violence Reduction strategy. Also Dr. David J. Malebranche a physician, researcher, educator, & public health leader with more than 2 decades of experience in HIV care & prevention, academic medicine & health equity. Then George B. Walker will be honored as a longtime nonprofit & philanthropic leader whose career has included senior roles advancing equity & inclusion at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Human Rights Campaign, the American Constitution Society & the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Concluding with Emil Wilbekin the founder & CEO of Native Son a movement, community & platform created to amplify the voices & visibility of Black gay men. Dr. David J. Johns, CEO & Executive Director of the NBJC stated, “The James Baldwin Legacy Awards are an opportunity to give these leaders their flowers while they are here to receive them, to preserve the lessons & stories that have shaped their lives & to ensure younger generations understand the leaders who built the foundation upon which we continue to advance.”
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Tyler Clementi Foundation Event

The Tyler Clementi Foundation is presenting an Upstanders fundraising event on Thursday October 1st at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware from 6P to 7:30P. The Tyler Clementi Foundation was established in 2011 by Jane Clementi & Joseph Clementi to honor their son Tyler Clementi a Rutgers University student who died by suicide in 2010 after being targeted by cyberbullying. This fabulous national non-profit org is dedicated to ending online & offline bullying & harassment in schools, workplaces & faith communities. This event will feature more about the mission of the Tyler Clementi Foundation with remarks from Tyler's mom Jane Clementi & Delaware Congresswoman & LGBTQ activist Rep. Sarah McBride kicking off National Coming Out Month & LGBTQ History Month. McBride is the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district who took office in January 2025 as the first openly transgender member of the United States Congress. Jane Clementi stated, “To kickoff National Coming Out Month please join us at Upstanders for Pride a fundraiser in support of the Tyler Clementi Foundation at CAMP Rehoboth in Delaware! If you are unable to attend please consider making a donation to support the work of the Tyler Clementi Foundation to end online & offline bullying & harassment in schools, workplaces & faith communities.” The host committee for this event include Collin Martin, Chris Beagle & Eric Engelhart, Chris Rouchard, Rick Perry, David Herchik & Richard Looman. The Tyler Clementi Foundation is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all individuals to thrive. Tickets are $50. 
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Equality Forum To Honor Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases will be honored with Equality Forum’s International Role Model Award at the Independence Visitor Center in Philadelphia on September 27th. Fauci worked for more than half a century in biomedical research & national public health. He also served for 38 years through 7 presidential administrations as the director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) effectively leading the institute’s fight to prevent, diagnose & treat many of the greatest challenges to global public health including HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, tuberculosis, malaria, Zika & Ebola. In December 2022 he transitioned to academia where he currently serves as a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Georgetown University & holds an appointment in the McCourt School of Public Policy. Peter Staley a pioneering American AIDS activist is presenting the award to Dr. Fauci. Staley is the founder of Treatment Action Group (TAG) & a cofounder & board member of PrEP4All. He’s prominently featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary “How to Survive a Plague” & is the author of “Never Silent: ACT UP & My Life in Activism." Also being honored is Erica Deuso Pennsylvania’s First Openly Transgender Mayor with the Frank Kameny Award. Presenting the award is Ben Garcia the first executive director of The American LGBTQ+ Museum. He is charged with leading the museum’s exhibition & program development, advocacy efforts, communications, community outreach & fundraising. This event is kicking off the 21st year of Equality Forum’s LGBT History Month. 
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Governor Whitmer Keynote Speaker

HRC announced Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be the keynote speaker at this year’s National Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday September 26th at the Washington Hilton. Governor Whitmer stated, “I'm a proud mom of a gay daughter, so it is personal when politicians try to tell people who they can be or who they can love. In Michigan, we didn't just talk about equality, we wrote it into law. We expanded Elliott-Larsen so no one can be fired or evicted for who they are. None of that happened by accident & none of it is guaranteed. That's why I'm proud to stand with HRC to organize, turn out & win this November, because every right we've won is on the ballot.” Kelley Robinson HRC President concluded, “Governor Gretchen Whitmer exemplifies the kind of allyship our community needs in this moment. She is a proud parent of an LGBTQ+ child & a governor whose leadership & commitment to equality have advanced crucial civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people in Michigan. We are thrilled to have her join us at this year’s National Dinner & look forward to hearing how we can take Michigan’s lessons to create safe & welcoming spaces across the country.” In addition HRC announced it will honor changemakers & LGBTQ allies & icons Marcia Gay Harden, André De Shields & Junior LaBeija at the event. Harden will receive the Ally for Equality award presented by actress & ally Camryn Manheim for being an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ community & using her platform to advocate for equality. DeShields & LaBeija will each be receiving HRC’s Legendary Visibility Award for their work expanding visibility on critical issues permanently shaping the culture & legacy of our community. 
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Obie Winning Theatre Group New Work

Celebrating 25 Years PlayCo the Obie Award-winning Off-Broadway theatre known for producing adventurous new work by international & U.S. artists presents “The Nicest Body Ever Seen Around These Parts” by esteemed Catalan playwright Josep Maria Miró October 7th to November 7th in NYC. The play translated by Sharon Feldman is the winner of the National Prize for Dramatic Literature the highest theatre honor in Spain. This liminal ferocious one-person play stars 2-time Obie Award-winner Rachel Crowl taking on the acrobatic task of channeling an entire town in Miró’s solo play. Kate Loewald, PlayCo Founding Producer stated, “PlayCo's relationship with Josep Maria began in 2023, when he was in residence with us to inaugurate our artist residency exchange partnership with Sala Beckett in Barcelona. We fell in love with this play & we are honored to be producing his U.S. debut. Mei Ann has been working with us to conceive of this production for over a year, putting together a kick-ass creative team & there is no more exciting person to perform this tour de force piece than Rachel. For all of us, the play speaks powerfully & beautifully to this moment & we can't wait to welcome audiences into the theatre to share it with us.” “The Nicest Body Ever Seen Around These Parts” creative team includes Jian Jung Scenic Design, Olivera Gajic Costume Design, Kate McGee Lighting Design & Avi Amon Original Compositions & Sound Design. PlayCo supports & collaborates with artists to generate a dynamic, uniquely international program of adventurous plays that celebrate the power of live theatre. 
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South Florida 2026 Film Festival Line Up

OUTshine Film Festival has unveiled its full film lineup for this year’s Fall Edition that runs October 15th to 25th in South Florida. This edition brings more than 20 new international, North American, East Coast & Florida premieres from 20 countries to Broward & Miami-Dade counties. Mark Gilbert, OUTSHINE Executive Director stated, “The joy of OUTshine has always been that we are a comfortable place to experience films together - to join old friends & make new ones. This fall, we’ve filled our OUTshine program with the brightest stars, the most talented international filmmakers & seasonal surprises designed to delight, chill & thrill. When our stories were being pushed off screens, out of libraries & off stages. Telling them wasn't just bold. It was necessary. For 28 years, we have kept the lights on for LGBTQ stories in South Florida & we will continue to stand strong, proud & united. We are not going anywhere.” Joe Bilancio, OUTshine Director of Programming concluded,“We are proud to return with another impressive festival featuring LGBTQ films that deserve the spotlight; films in a wide variety of genres – from dramas, to comedies to science fiction & beyond - that speak to our shared human experiences. We’re especially thrilled to showcase our local filmmakers & personal stories such as The Drive which document real people & real struggles in our own backyard. As South Florida is a true melting pot, we’re pleased offer creative & inspiring films that bridge cultural & generational divides. Bring your family. Bring your friends & join us in celebrating solidarity & belonging.” 
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 NewFest 38th New York Film Festival

NewFest announced the full lineup for the 38th edition of its annual New York Film Festival with 144 films including 29 narrative features, 9 documentary nonfiction features, 8 legacy retrospective features, 7 episodic series & 13 shorts program screenings with the full program featuring work from 23 countries. NewFest 38 will run in person from October 15th to 25th & stream virtually through their on-demand platform from October 15th to 30th. Lesli Klainberg, NewFest’s Interim Executive Director stated, “NewFest’s 38th edition underscores the festival’s unique role as a vital platform for the best in queer cinema bringing together acclaimed work from leading studios & distributors with bold discoveries & emerging voices that define the medium's future. This year’s lineup shows that LGBTQ+ stories are not on the margins of culture; they are among the most ambitious, artistically vital & anticipated films of the moment. We are proud to offer New York audiences the opportunity to experience these prestige titles alongside a rich program of daring independent work.” Nick McCarthy, NewFest Director of Programming concluded, “This year’s sterling slate bursts with bold creativity, prestige & civic-mindedness – reflecting the vibrancy & vastness of our community on a local & global scale. From the USA to Mexico to Nigeria to Nepal to Australia, NewFest38 honors the best in LGBTQIA+ film from around the world. We’re excited to amplify a selection of standouts from Cannes, highly anticipated titles fresh out of Telluride & TIFF & brilliant work from emerging artists premiering their films for the first time. We look forward to gathering audiences in conversation with filmmakers to generate connections, spark dialogue & celebrate deeply resonate stories that will endure far beyond.” For More Info…
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley To Be Honored

The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) will honor Rep. Ayanna Pressley at its annual OUT On The Hill (OOTH) reception during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum in Washington, DC on September 17th from 6P to 9P. Congresswoman Pressley has been a leading congressional advocate for racial, economic, reparative, gender & LGBTQ justice. Her work includes advancing H.R. 40 which would establish a federal commission to study & develop reparations proposals for African Americans that introduces the first gender neutral reproductive health bill in Congress & the codification of mandatory equity plans & implementation for every federal agency. Dr. David J. Johns, CEO & Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective stated, “OUT On The Hill has always been about ensuring Black LGBTQ+/same-gender loving people are not simply present in the rooms where decisions are made, but that our voices, experiences & leadership help shape what happens in them. This year, we are proud to honor leaders doing the work to move all of us closer to freedom. At a moment when so many of our hard-won rights are under attack, gathering in community, investing in the next generation of leaders & celebrating those who continue to push us forward is especially important.” This year’s honorees also include Baltimore Safe Haven’s Iya Dammons & Dr. Martens Foundation. The reception will feature NBJC’s Bayard Rustin-Pauli Murray Advocates for Justice Awards that honors leaders & orgs whose work embodies the legacies of Bayard Rustin & Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray & demonstrates an unwavering commitment to equity & liberation for Black LGBTQ people. 
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Out & Equal Annual Workplace Summit

Out & Equal’s 2026 Workplace Summit takes place in Seattle, Washington from October 12th to 15th. This annual event presents 4 days of sessions, workshops, community gatherings & networking designed for professionals advancing LGBTQ workplace inclusion. At this conference over 4,000 leaders across industries, geographies & functions will gather to advance what's next for our LGBTQ workplace. This is the opportunity to gain the tools to navigate today’s complexity from global policy shifts & next-gen talent readiness to the evolution of allyship & ERG strategy across 5 dynamic learning tracks with over 100 curated sessions & a full-day Leadership Lab. On October 13th Erin Uritus Out & Equal CEO will address the conference followed by keynote speakers. This year’s Summit keynote speakers include novelist, memoirist & bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law & Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Kenji Yoshino & public historian Amanda Timpson. There will also be more than 100 strategic sessions across 5 learning tracks delivering real-time learning for real-world complexity. For more than 2 decades the Out & Equal Workplace Summit has been the largest global gathering of the most committed senior leaders, ERG champions, HR & inclusion practitioners, changemakers & LGBTQ & ally professionals in workplace inclusion. In 2026 it arrives at exactly the moment orgs need it most. Out & Equal is the premier org working on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through their worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships & annual Workplace Summit conference they help LGBTQ people thrive. 
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Spotlight Initiative Award Honorees

The Creative Coalition’s Spotlight Initiative Awards will take place Tuesday September 15th at PUNCH at Le Germain Hotel Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival. The Spotlight Initiative Awards recognize artists whose work exemplifies excellence in independent & socially relevant storytelling. The 2026 honorees include Diego Luna (“Ashes,” premiering at TIFF, “Andor”), Cole Sprouse (“Vintage Violence,” premiering at TIFF, “Riverdale”), Adam Arkin (“American Hostage,” premiering at TIFF, “Chicago Hope”) & Ira Sachs (“The Man I Love,” premiering at TIFF, “Passages”). Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition stated, “This year’s honorees embody exactly what the Spotlight Initiative was created to celebrate — artists whose extraordinary work reminds us of the power of storytelling not only to entertain, but to challenge assumptions, illuminate lives beyond our own & deepen our understanding of one another. We are proud to recognize artists who take risks, defy expectations & create bold, fearless work that expands our perspective & moves our culture forward.” Past Spotlight Initiative honorees have included Alan Arkin, Kathy Bates, Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Lee Daniels, Jonathan Demme, Vera Farmiga, Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Jeremy Irons, Anna Kendrick, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, Demi Moore, Sean Penn, Parker Posey, Jonathan Pryce, Quentin Tarantino, Stanley Tucci, Robin Williams, Shailene Woodley & other distinguished members of the creative community. Founded in 1989 by members of the creative community The Creative Coalition educates, mobilizes & activates artists & entertainment industry leaders on issues of public importance through public service campaigns, advocacy initiatives & direct engagement with policymakers. 
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America 25 Years After 9/11 (VIDEO)

America continues to provide a roller coaster ride for its citizens & beyond since the attacks on September 11th 2001. As we commemorate the milestone 25th anniversary of 9/11 everyone who remembers that day has a story to tell. Where they were when it happened as our entire country went into shock. For the weeks to follow we were united in our grief. As celebrations are planned & taking place across the nation we are reminded to honor the diversity of people & communities affected by the attacks including those in our LGBTQ community. Tom Ryan was a retired New York City firefighter who upon hearing of the attacks on World Trade Center called his firehouse & rushed to the scene. At the time Tom was the only openly gay firefighter in the FDNY. Father Mychal Judge was the gay Catholic priest who was killed by debris from the collapsing World Trade Center as he was caring for victims. Father Judge, 68, was a chaplain at the New York Fire Department & was known in the New York LGBTQ community for his work with AIDS outreach. Tom Ryan was a pallbearer at his funeral at St. Francis of Assisi Church where he resided brought over 2,000 people. In the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan next door to the now closed St. Vincent’s hospital our LGBTQ Community Center offered immediate assistance to survivors & later counseling services for those grieving. In 2002 I produced & directed this music video tribute dedicated to those who perished on September 11th 2001. Michael Feinstein performs Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim's "Somewhere" from "West Side Story" with Keith Lockhart & the Boston Pops. 25 Years Later... Let's Take a Moment to Reflect....
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