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The Lesbian Bar Project Honored with Emmy Award

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jägermeister is proud to announce that The Lesbian Bar Project took home a New York Emmy Award at the 66th annual ceremony in New York City. The third episode of the docuseries was awarded an Emmy in the category for Entertainment - Long Form Content. The NY based episode tells the story of Lisa Cannistraci, her bar Henrietta Hudson, and the Salsa Soul Sisters, the longest running organization focusing on lesbian women of color. The Lesbian Bar Project is part of Jägermeister's #SavetheNight initiative, which dedicates funds and resources to enact positive change in the nightlife industry. In partnership with The Lesbian Bar Project  the initiative is able to give a voice to lesbian bars and help support the queer nightlife community. 

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  • The Lesbian Bar Project is part of Jägermeister's #SavetheNight initiative, which dedicates funds and resources to enact positive change in the nightlife industry.
  • In partnership with The Lesbian Bar Project  the initiative is able to give a voice to lesbian bars and help support the queer nightlife community.
  • The Lesbian Bar Project was started by New York filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street to shine a spotlight on the nearly extinct lesbian bar community.
  • Prior to this Emmy Award, The Lesbian Bar Project received a 2023 GLAAD Media Award, 2022 ANA Multicultural Award, two Webby Awards, and a nomination for the Queerties.

47,000 Guests Celebrated the 16th Annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One Hosted by God’s Love We Deliver

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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and celebrate the 16th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) October 12-15.

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  • and celebrate the 16th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) October 12-15.
  • “Every day, more and more people reach out to God’s Love We Deliver for the medically tailored meals and nutrition education and counseling only we provide in New York City.
  • The Festival kicked off on Thursday, October 12 with Peroni’s Taste of Italy presented by Stella Italian Cheese hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini .
  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness.

Tickets Still Available to the 2023 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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New York’s most renowned culinary Festival will take over the Big Apple next week when the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns to celebrate its 16th anniversary on October 12-15, 2023.

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  • New York’s most renowned culinary Festival will take over the Big Apple next week when the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns to celebrate its 16th anniversary on October 12-15, 2023.
  • The Festival, which encompasses more than 80 events and is steadfast in its mission to EAT.
  • A variety of walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, brunches, cooking classes and more will take place at locations across the city.
  • New French Bistro Brunch presented by Grey Poupon hosted by Geoffrey and Margaret Zakarian will debut at The Standard Highline.

Queerty Pride50 2023 honors LGBTQ+ role models serving as beacons of light in turbulent year

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pop culture LGBTQ+ site Queerty announced today the 50 honorees it will profile in its sixth annual Pride50 tentpole and in-person celebration. The profiles and event honor 50 acclaimed individuals who Queerty journalists and readers are particularly proud of this season.

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  • The profiles and event honor 50 acclaimed individuals who Queerty journalists and readers are particularly proud of this season.
  • Queerty is releasing one profile per day for 50 days until June 29 at Queerty.com/Pride50.
  • On June 12, Queerty will bring together activists, actors, authors, and figures in the LGBTQ+ community to recognize these 50 trailblazing individuals.
  • The evening will also include performances from Kandy Muse and Grammy-nominated artist Mykal Kilgore and a DJ set from New York's Ty Sunderland.

Commemorating Pride Month, the Marquis Who's Who Maker's List Honors LGBTQIA Champions of Progress

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to announce the individuals selected for the second quarter 2022 Maker's List, celebrating LGBTQIA Champions of Progress. The Maker's Lists are curated by a selection committee and compiled by MWW Maker's List administrator Lisa Diamond with an aim to recognize both established and emerging leaders in their respective fields.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to announce the individuals selected for the second quarter 2022 Maker's List, celebrating LGBTQIA Champions of Progress.
  • Diamond continued, "Acceptance is integral to the well-being of LGBTQIA individuals worldwide, and the progression toward inclusivity should be at the forefront of social rights."
  • Lenny Emson: Emson is a Ukrainian LGBTQIA human rights activist with over two decades of experience in activism and advocacy for LGBTQIA freedom.
  • The full LGBTQIA Champions of Progress list is below:

Ariana DeBose, Joel Kim Booster, Tinashe and more honored as Queerty reveals Pride50 2022 honorees

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its fifth year, Queerty Pride50 honors the people who Queerty readers are particularly proud of this season.

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  • Queerty is the popular site that's "free of an agenda, except that gay one."
  • It is the cheeky cocktail conversation that covers what the queer community and its allies are talking about now: news, politics, arts, celebrities, culture and entertainment through video, interviews, lists, breaking news, and reporting.
  • The Queerties awards program, culminating in a huge party in Los Angeles every March, celebrates the best in media, film, and celebrity.
  • Q.Digital is a fast-growing LGBTQ-owned and operated media company that helps queer people everwhere get the most out of life.

Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini Spotlight Ten Pivotal Bars in LGBTQ+ History with Release of New Guidebook, 'Beers & Queer History'

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its pre-order launch during LGBTQ+ History Month in October 2021, Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini are now releasing physical copies of the new guidebook, 'Beers and Queer History', which explores the little-known stories of ten iconic queer bars throughout history. From New York City to San Francisco and many places in between, the book gives a historical perspective to some of the most treasured queer spaces both past and present including: White Horse Inn (Oakland, Calif.), The Chicken Hut (Washington D.C.), Black Cat Cafe (San Francisco), Julius' (New York City), Black Cat Tavern (Los Angeles), Rusty's (Philadelphia), The Stonewall Inn (New York City), Jeffery Pub (Chicago), Club One (Savannah, Georgia), Panic Bar (Lincoln, Neb.).

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  • The guide features original illustrations from Miller Lite and historical context from Dr. Eric Cervini, Pulitzer Prize nominee and celebrated LGBTQ+ historian.
  • "It was thrilling as a historian to get an opportunity to dive into the stories of one of my favorite topics, historical queer spaces," says Dr. Cervini.
  • "I'm honored to share these stories in partnership with Miller Lite as queer history so often goes unshared with mainstream society."
  • In 2022, Miller Lite will donate an additional $200,000 to Equality Federation to support its network of state-based organizations focused on LGBTQ+ community advocacy.

Miller Lite Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month With 'Beers and Queer History,' A Guidebook Penned By Dr. Eric Cervini

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.

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  • 'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.
  • Recently, Dr. Cervini launched Queer History 101, a free online curriculum to expand access to LGBTQ+ history.
  • In the guide's foreword, Dr. Eric Cervini shares the importance of queer bars throughout history:
    "Bars were our havens.
  • Cervini serves on the Board of Advisors of the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C., a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of queer American history.