Lorette C. Luzajic profiles Arsham Parsi and Iranian Queer Railroad, bravely opened doors for the Iranian gay community for gay civil rights in Iran.

The owners of Olivia, Atlantis and RSVP announced Friday a joint effort with other prominent members of the LGBT community to raise donations for earthquake relief in Haiti, reported by 365gay.com’s Ruth Schneider.

Here are 10 non-profits who are working to provide humantarian relief to Haiti since the devastating earthquake this week. Please send your positive thoughts and donations to help in the relief efforts.

Echelon Magazine featured a recent article on the Pride Choice Awards list of top-rated LGBTQ non-profits. Community-based nonprofits and religious gay groups got top ratings in the Great Non-Profits 2009 Pride Choice Awards, which featured LGBTQ non-profits that focused on education, service, and advocacy.

Simply stated, these designs were inspired by the beautiful struggle for equality. We are not relegated to “second class status.” Please visit www.cafepress.com/ideate to support our fight.

Information on the June 11th fundraiser in NYC for MCCNY Homeless Youth Services’ Sylvia’s Place, that help shelter LGBTQ kids who are homeless and displaced.

NYC Protest Rally Against Prop 8 at Union Square, May 26, 2009, photo by Allison Tray: In support, a young woman simply waved a hot pink boa.

NYC Protest Rally Against Prop 8 at Union Square, May 26, 2009, photo by Allison Tray: Live and let Live.

NYC Protest Rally Against Prop 8 at Union Square, May 26, 2009: Make Me An Honest Man, photo by Allison Tray.

Join Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams at this special listening party for her new CD “The Real Thing.” All proceeds benefit LIFEbeat – The Music Industry Fights AIDS.