MLK Monument Set for Construction
The National Capital Planning Commission gave final approval and issued a building permit for the memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. in the National Mall in Washington, D.C.early last week.

Queer Black Cinema International Film Festival (Harlem): Oct. 16-18
The Queer Black Cinema (QBC) International Film Festival kicks off Friday in Harlem, NY. The festival features black LGBTQ themed films from across the globe and panel discussions with industry professionals and community leaders.

DC’s LGBT Film Festival – Oct. 15-24
DC's Reel Affirmations: The Nation’s LGBT Film Festival opens on Oct. 15th showing more than 100 films over a 10-day period. Live events include filmmaker panels, receptions and an Opening Night Gala at Harman Center for the Arts.

Slain Gay Activist Harvey Milk Honored with Day in California
California Gov. Schwarzenegger signed legislation late Sunday recognizing “Harvey Milk Day” each May 22nd, Milk’s birthday.

October 11th is National Coming Out Day - A Moment in Gay History
Founded in 1988 by Dr. Robert Eichberg, his partner William Gamble and Jean O’Leary, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) aims to raise awareness of the queer community among the general population...

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