Page 5 of 10 for Civil Rights Celebrity News

Mj Rodriguez and Nico Santos To Announce Nominees for 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 23, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be announced live from Park City, Utah from the AT&T Hello Lounge during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, January 25. More →

Your Chance To Join Julia Roberts For Lunch Jan 16, 2019

Here’s your chance to join Julia Roberts for lunch and score a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive… and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Rita Moreno and Barbara Eden Honored By YWCA Greater Los Angeles Nov 16, 2018

Tribute was paid to one of Southern California’s oldest and most honored service organizations when the YWCA Greater Los Angeles celebrated one and a quarter centuries of meeting the needs of at-risk young people and women over the past dozen decades. More →

Barbara Eden and Rita Moreno to be Honored at YWCA Greater Los Angeles 125th Anniversary Gala Oct 30, 2018

YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) will be holding its 125th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. More →

Stars Honored At GLSEN 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 23, 2018

Last week, GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, hosted its 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Eric McCormack Honored at Point Honors LA Gala Oct 19, 2018

More than 400 guests and celebrities filled the Beverly Hilton Hotel to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students at Point Honors Los Angeles. More →

Eric McCormack To Be Honored With Impact Award By Point Foundation Oct 9, 2018

Point Foundation (Point) will present its Impact Award to Eric McCormack, one of the most beloved actors of TV, as well as film and stage. More →

Aretha Franklin's Charity Legacy Aug 17, 2018

Aretha Franklin, who passed away at age 76, has left more than just a legacy of music. More →

Yara Shahidi and Ellen Pompeo To Be Honored at 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards in Los Angeles Jul 27, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce the lineup of honorees for the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Bill Clinton to Attend 109th NAACP National Convention Jul 18, 2018

President Bill Clinton will attend and deliver remarks at the 109th Annual NAACP Convention in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. More →

Cyndi Lauper And True Colors Fund Launch State Index On Youth Homelessness Jul 9, 2018

Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund as joined the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty to launch the State Index on Youth Homelessness – a first-of-its-kind resource that evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness. More →

Demi Lovato Launches Fundraiser For GLAAD Jun 28, 2018

Demi Lovato has launched a fundraising campaign on Facebook in support of GLAAD. More →

eBay for Charity Partners with GLAAD to Celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ Community Jun 13, 2018

Today, eBay for Charity, a platform that easily connects buyers and sellers with the causes they care about, announced its partnership with GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy group, to launch a campaign in celebration of Pride Month this June. More →

Rosario Dawson Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 24, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students hosted the annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York on Monday, May 21st at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

GLSEN to Honor Rosario Dawson at the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 14, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor Rosario Dawson with the Inspiration Award during the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. More →

Rick Springfield Honored at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services 2018 Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards May 4, 2018

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Rick Springfield, Emmy, SAG, Tony and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Oliver Platt, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and Los Angeles Chargers Offensive Tackle Joe Barksdale were honored at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ 22nd Annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards on Thursday, April 26 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Rick Springfield To Be Honored At Erasing The Stigma Leadership Awards Apr 25, 2018

Rick Springfield, Oliver Platt, Joe Barksdale and More →

Britney Spears Honored At 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Apr 17, 2018

GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, honored Britney Spears, Jim Parsons and outstanding LGBTQ images in film and television at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend Point Honors New York Apr 11, 2018

Celebrities and 400 guests experienced an inspiring evening at The Plaza last night, in support of Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. More →

Jussie Smollett To Perform At Point Honors New York Apr 3, 2018

The Point Foundation has announced that singer and actor and star of FOX’s “Empire,” Jussie Smollett, will be the featured performer at the April 9, 2018 Point Honors Gala at The Plaza in New York City. More →

Point Foundation Announces 2018 Point Honors Gala Mar 7, 2018

Point Foundation will honor Tig Notaro and Ronan Farrow at the annual Point Honors gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza hotel April 9, 2018. More →

Britney Spears To Be Honored At The 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Feb 14, 2018

GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at Beverly Hilton on Thursday, April 12, 2018. More →

Rosario Dawson Promotes NAACP's Solar Equity Initiative Feb 12, 2018

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the country’s foremost civil rights organization, extends their deep gratitude to Rosario Dawson for her support and promotion of their Solar Equity Initiative and Go Solar in Your Community pledge. More →

Stars To Take Part In Women's March Los Angeles Jan 15, 2018

Women’s March Los Angeles has announced a powerful line-up of activists and celebrities for its January 20 event. More →

Adam Lambert Performs At Star-Studded Point Honors Los Angeles Oct 11, 2017

More than 450 guests and a bevy of celebrities filled the Beverly Hilton Hotel to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students at Point Honors Los Angeles. More →

Wanda Sykes To Be Honored By Point Foundation Oct 4, 2017

Comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, a perennial audience favorite for keeping the laughter coming in her stage, TV and film roles, will receive the Point Legend Award at the annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala, October 7th at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Women's Media Center Announces Honorees For 2017 Women's Media Awards Oct 4, 2017

The Women's Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2017 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on October 26, at Capitale in New York City. More →

DC Entertainment To Receive Visionary Award At 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Sep 28, 2017

GLSEN, the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor DC Entertainment with the Visionary Award at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards. More →

Julia Roberts To Be Honored At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Sep 21, 2017

On Friday, October 13, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will pay tribute to Julia Roberts at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Zendaya To Be Honored at 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Sep 8, 2017

GLSEN, the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor actress and activist Zendaya with the Gamechanger Award at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards. More →