Friends: Seven years ago, I started a tradition to honor courageous trailblazers in our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community in the City of Los Angeles. The special recognition was — and still is — an important moment for me to honor great achievements, take pride in who we are, and love our LGBT brothers … Continue reading »
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Rosendahl Encourages Early Participation in LGBT Heritage Month Event
UPDATE: Deadlines extended! The City’s Heritage Month celebration for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) community is still a month away, but Councilmember Bill Rosendahl wants you to get involved before the kick-off event in late May. Whether you’re a student, an artist, or a business owner, the LGBT community in the Southland can get … Continue reading »
Rosendahl Seeks to Suspend St Petersburg Sister City Status Following Passing of Anti-Gay Laws
UPDATE: Next steps Los Anglees City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl introduced the following resolution and issued this statement on his LGBT Sister City Resolution, which calls on the Mayor to suspend the City’s sister city relationship with St Petersburg. The Russian city has come under scrutiny recently for passing anti-gay legislation. “The passing of this resolution sends a … Continue reading »
Rosendahl Statement on Gay Rights Mention During Inaugural Address
UPDATE: shareable image + partial text of Rosendahl statement Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl issued this statement following President Obama’s Inaugural address and his historic remarks on gay rights. I was ecstatic about the way President Obama presented his remarks on gay rights. His argument was impressive — and I was delighted that he put the … Continue reading »
City Council Joins Lara in Urging Feds to Pass LGBTQ Bill of Rights
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the California State Assembly to pass Assembly Joint Resolution 43 (AJR 43) calling upon the federal government to include sexual orientation and gender identity language in landmark federal anti-discrimination laws, Councilmember Bill Rosendahl announced today. “I want to commend Assembly Member Ricardo Lara for boldly … Continue reading »
LGBT Heritage Month Honors Frontiers Magazine
This post is part of a series to celebrate the honorees at the LGBT Heritage Month opening ceremonies which took place at City Hall on June 1st, 2012. Frontiers Magazine Where would the LGBT community in the City of Los Angeles be without its press? Frontiers Magazine — which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary — … Continue reading »
LGBT Heritage Month Honors Jeff Griffith Youth Center
This post is part of a series to celebrate the honorees at the LGBT Heritage Month opening ceremonies which took place at City Hall on June 1st, 2012. Jeff Griffith Youth Center at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center Here are some facts we might not think about as we’re driving down the street … Continue reading »
