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CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

Key Points: 
  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.

Jordan Dunn announces the release of 'Life at 47,000 Feet'

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jordan Dunn wants to encourage others who may be experiencing life struggles similar to his to carry on and that accepting their true self is the only way to experience genuine happiness and will release all the cares in the world that have been holding them back from experiencing a fulfilling life. It is for this reason he now releases "Life at 47,000 Feet: Finding Peace with Sexuality, Religion and Family" (published by Archway Publishing), the story of one man's path to finding peace with his sexuality, God and family.

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  • "People are beginning to see, more now than ever, that everyone is different and just want to live a life that is true for them.
  • People need to realize that we are not the threat that, in particular, hateful religious groups would have everyone believe," Dunn says.
  • When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, Dunn answered, "Life is not necessarily any easier; the challenges continue, as they do for all of us.
  • I hope that you are allowed to and it is ok to be who you truly are.

The Bank of London’s Anthony Watson Appointed CBE in His Majesty King Charles III Inaugural Birthday Honours

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Anthony Watson, Group Chief Executive and Founder of The Bank of London has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s inaugural Birthday Honours for services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community, for Equality and to Diversity.

Key Points: 
  • Anthony Watson, Group Chief Executive and Founder of The Bank of London has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s inaugural Birthday Honours for services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community, for Equality and to Diversity.
  • The King’s Birthday Honours recognizes the achievements and services of people across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and from all walks of life.
  • The CBE is the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire Honours (excluding Knighthood/Damehood) and is senior in order of precedence to the OBE, MBE and BEM.
  • As Britain’s only gay bank CEO, and the first LGBT person in Europe to found a bank, he leads our firm daily with pride, passion and courage.”
    Anthony Watson CBE, Group Chief Executive & Founder of The Bank of London, said: “I am quite literally stunned and humbled at being appointed CBE by His Majesty The King for services to the LGBT Community, for Equality and to Diversity.

The Bank of London’s Anthony Watson Appointed CBE in His Majesty King Charles III Inaugural Birthday Honours

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Anthony Watson, Group Chief Executive and Founder of The Bank of London has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s inaugural Birthday Honours for services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community, for Equality and to Diversity.

Key Points: 
  • Anthony Watson, Group Chief Executive and Founder of The Bank of London has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s inaugural Birthday Honours for services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community, for Equality and to Diversity.
  • The King’s Birthday Honours recognises the achievements and services of people across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and from all walks of life.
  • The CBE is the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire Honours (excluding Knighthood/Damehood) and is senior in order of precedence to the OBE, MBE and BEM.
  • As Britain’s only gay bank CEO, and the first LGBT person in Europe to found a bank, he leads our firm daily with pride, passion and courage.”
    Anthony Watson CBE, Group Chief Executive & Founder of The Bank of London, said: “I am quite literally stunned and humbled at being appointed CBE by His Majesty The King for services to the LGBT Community, for Equality and to Diversity.

Grindr to Ring Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ community, will ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to celebrate the first day of Pride Month.

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  • Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ community, will ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to celebrate the first day of Pride Month.
  • “Ringing The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of Pride Month, at this particular moment in time, is deeply meaningful,” said George Arison, Chief Executive Officer.
  • “The LGBTQ community is the heart of Grindr, and we are honored to ring this bell on their behalf.
  • I am immensely proud of the Grindr team and their commitment to our mission.”
    “We’re excited to welcome Grindr back to the New York Stock Exchange to ring in Pride Month from our iconic 11 Wall Street home,” said Lynn Martin, NYSE President.

Grindr Announces Third Quarter 2022 and Year to Date Results After Listing on New York Stock Exchange

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Paying Users are users that have purchased or renewed a Grindr subscription and/or purchased premium add-ons on the Grindr App.

Key Points: 
  • Paying Users are users that have purchased or renewed a Grindr subscription and/or purchased premium add-ons on the Grindr App.
  • Grindr is the worlds largest social network focused on the LGBTQ community, with an iconic global brand, strong growth, and significant runway.
  • Grindr enables its users to find and engage with one another, share content and experiences, and explore themselves and the world around them.
  • Grindr excludes the above items as some are non-cash in nature, and others are non-recurring that they may not be representative of normal operating results.

H4M Matchmaking Announces Expansion with New Daytona Beach Offices

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- H4M Matchmaking, a premier LGBTQ matchmaking firm headquartered in Austin, TX, today announced its expansion into Daytona Beach, FL. For ten years, H4M has successfully introduced thousands of LGBTQ single professionals across the country.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --H4M Matchmaking, a premier LGBTQ matchmaking firm headquartered in Austin, TX, today announced its expansion into Daytona Beach, FL.
  • "I designed and launched H4M Matchmaking ten years ago when one of my friends mentioned the challenges in hiring a professional matchmaker as a gay man.
  • At the time, certified matchmakers wouldn't take LGBTQ clients," said Tammy Shaklee, founder and president of H4M Matchmaking.
  • Founded in 2012, H4M Matchmaking has helped thousands of gay and lesbian professionals in their search for relationships through a unique offline matchmaking process.

Gogoro, Metro Motor and Paz Group Launch Two-Wheel Battery Swapping in Israel

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced the launch of its industry leading battery swapping system and Smartscooters in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. In partnership with market leaders Metro Motor and Paz Group, the companies expect to launch in other cities in Israel in the future.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with market leaders Metro Motor and Paz Group, the companies expect to launch in other cities in Israel in the future.
  • Metro Motor is a top two-wheel vehicle distributor in Israel and Paz Group is a leading energy, gas and retail group in Israel.
  • "Metro Motor and Paz Group are two industry leaders in Israel, and together, we are introducing a new urban mobility experience that is smart, sustainable and available to everyone.
  • "The Paz Group, positioned to lead the electric energy revolution in Israel, is proud to launch Gogoro's Swap & Go services for Gogoro's Smartscooters.

imi Launched in Response to LGBTQ+ Teen Demands for Digital Safe Space to Support Identity Exploration and Affirmation

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hopelab, in collaboration with CenterLink and the It Gets Better Project, announced today the release of imi (pronounced eye-me), a free, digital mental health tool designed to support LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity. Designed with and for LGBTQ+ teens, with an intentional focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth, imi provides relevant and practical approaches to boost positive coping skills and mindsets that support LGBTQ+ youth mental well-being. imi is available for free; easily accessible from any device with a web browser and internet connection at imi.guide.

Key Points: 
  • imi is available for free; easily accessible from any device with a web browser and internet connection at imi.guide .
  • imi responds to the need for safe, accessible, and research-backed support for LGBTQ+ youth within the digital health ecosystem, delivering freely available resources and activities that focus on topics like stress, LGBTQ+ identity, internalized stigma, and gender identity and expression.
  • "Until that world exists, we must provide support to LGBTQ+ youth, especially BIPOC teens, with accessible tools and resources that affirm and support their identities."
  • A broad and diverse group of young people supported the co-creation of imi through a collaborative design process guided by Hopelab.

Blued launches HIV awareness campaign in South Korea together with influencers and NGOs

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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Besides raising awareness on HIV testing, the campaign also highlights the importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that is highly effective at preventing HIV transmission when taken as prescribed.

Key Points: 
  • Besides raising awareness on HIV testing, the campaign also highlights the importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that is highly effective at preventing HIV transmission when taken as prescribed.
  • During the campaign, Blued South Koreas launch screen and banners will feature a campaign visual.
  • As part of the campaign, Blued will also conduct two one-hour livestreams, at 9PM on May 10 and May 17, respectively.
  • Currently, Blued South Korea boasts two such NGOs, iSHAP and the Korea Medical Support Foundation.