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#LALGBTCenter #LGBTQ #LGBTrights #LGBTHealthCare LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2019—In response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announcement of a final rule—Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care—which allows healthcare providers to refuse to perform, accommodate, or assist with healthcare services based on personal objections, Los Angeles LGBT Center Director of Policy and Community Building Terra Russell-Slavin issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration's elimination of critical health care protections under the guise of so-called ‘religious freedom’ is a transparent and cynical ploy to discriminate against women and the LGBT community in order to score points with religious extremists. Millions of Americans—including members of the LGBT community and women—are now at risk because they will be denied access to reproductive care and other basic health services. Once again, this Administration has chosen to put crass political pander

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles LGBTQ Center geared up for it veterans resource fair called "Stand Down" on Saturday in Hollywood. It offers veterans over the age of 50 the opportunity to learn about housing assistance, mental health programs, and medical benefits. Walgreens is also offering vets free flu shots. Yelba Carrillo is the LGBTQ Center's Manager of Social Services. She said the "Stand Down" events held twice a year began with just 20 participants in 2011. This year they are expecting 300 people to take part. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be among them. Carrillo said learning about military benefits is especially important to LGBTQ veterans because many of them were forced out of service. "When you put the veteran community and the LGBTQ community together you see double the complexities and double the need," she said. "All veterans are welcome," Bill Duckworth, a former Marine and "Stand

EL SEGUNDO -  The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their first-ever Pride Night on Thursday, October 4 when the team plays the Sacramento Kings at STAPLES Center. The Lakers will celebrate diversity, inclusion, and unity by hosting members and supporters from the LGBTQ community. Additionally, the Pride Night Celebration will include special in-game entertainment, giveaways and more. Prominent members and friends of the LGBTQ community will be in attendance to celebrate the evening including fans from the Trevor Project of Los Angeles and the LGBT Center of Los Angeles. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will perform the National Anthem and LAMBDA (Los Angeles Gay Basketball League) will take part in a pregame basketball contest. Former NBA referee Violet Palmer, the first openly gay referee in NBA history, will serve as the Lakers honorary team captain. During the game, the Lakers will present the “Laces of Unity” Award to Jason Collins. Collins became the NBA’s first openly gay

A theme of the 49th Anniversary  Gala Vanguard Awards  seemed to be: When the government fails the LGBT community, activists and centers like the Los Angeles LGBT Center will prevail. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos hosted the event at the Beverly Hilton, which included an auction to raise money for the world’s largest LGBT organization. The night honored writer, producer, and director  Greg Berlanti , former professional soccer player  Robbie Rogers , philanthropist Ariadne Getty, and legendary singer and actor  Ricky Martin  for their work supporting LGBT communities. During their joint speech, Berlanti and Rogers, who are married, acknowledged the activism by the center and others that has allowed their personal and professional lives to flourish. Berlanti set a record this year with 14 series on air — including CW hits like “Arrow” and “Supergirl” — while Rogers was the first openly gay athlete to play on a championship team in a major league sport. The two welcomed a s