CLICK TO WATCH ON DAILYMOTION Season 1, Episode 4 Lorri L. Jean is nationally recognized as one of the most seasoned and effective leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) civil rights movement. In 2007 and 2008, OUT Magazine listed her as one of the 50 most powerful gay…
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Randy Fuhrman, Celebrity Event Planner
CLICK TO WATCH ON DAILYMOTION Season 1, Episode 3 When Randy Fuhrman began creating parties, there was no such thing as an “event producer” only a caterer. He knew there was more to hosting a fantastic event than simply having a great menu, so he created the total experience for his…
The Marin Sisters
CLICK TO WATCH ON DAILYMOTION Season 1, Episode 2 THE MARIN SISTERS are from a tight knit Mexican American family. Born and raised in Orange County, CA, this fall they are making their highly anticipated TV debut in a new original Docu-soap titled Tequila Sisters premiering on TVGN this fall. Parents Bill and Lori Marin, who…
Comedian T. Faye Griffin
CLICK TO WATCH ON DAILYMOTION Season 1, Episode 1 NAACP Image Award recipient and proud product of South Central Los Angeles, T. Faye Griffin has put words into the mouths of Academy Award winners, comedians, politicians and everyday folk alike. From A&E to BET to PBS, she has amassed an impressive…
New Promotion and New Show
I’m so excited to share some great news with you today. First, I’ve been promoted to Senior Account Manager at NSBN LLP. This promotion comes with a great, new opportunity to work in the LGBT Family Services Department. Read more about it in the L.A. Business Journal. Second, I’m launching my own weekly Internet TV…
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Anniversary Gala
Join me on November 9, 2013 for the 42nd Annual L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Anniversary Gala and inaugural Vanguard Awards. This year’s honorees are Jason Collins (NBA superstar), Netflix (home of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) and Xiaogang Wei (founder of China’s first AIDS walk). My employer, NSBN LLP, is a Silver Sponsor. The…
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in New Jersey
Same-sex marriage continues to be an uphill battle for the LGBT community. Last month, Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson ruled that gay marriage must be allowed in New Jersey. However, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration quickly announced they would appeal the ruling because state law can’t violate the state constitution. New Jersey has civil unions for…
NSBN’s 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
NSBN is hosting its 21st annual charity golf tournament on November 7th at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita, CA. This year’s event benefits the USO of Greater Los Angeles. Here is the schedule: 8:00 am – 10:15 am – Registration, Breakfast and Putting Contest 10:30 am – Shotgun Start/4-Person Scramble 11:00 am –…
3 Significant Events in LGBT History
September is a milestone month in LGBT history. Today, I read an article about three different events that happened on September 20. The events happened in three different decades and really helped move the LGBT movement forward and backward (according to how you look at it). I was very young when the first one took…
Joe Biden Supports Gay Marriage
On September 14 Vice President Joe Biden reiterated his support for gay marriage in a speech at Senator Tom Harken’s (D-Iowa) annual steak-fry fundraiser. According to a published article, Biden said, “Gay rights is the civil rights of our day; it’s the issue of our day.” As a gay American who is also a very…