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BOSTON, MA—Lady Gaga selected Harvard University as the official site to launch her Born This Way Foundation, where she spoke about the organization’s undertaking of fostering “a more accepting society, where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated.”

At the live event, Lady Gaga also talked about the “new culture Born This Way Foundation is building, one based on bravery, kindness, acceptance and empowerment,” her website stated.

Feb 29, 2012

 

In what advocacy groups are hailing as a historic move, Newton Mayor Setti Warren has appointed the first transgender representative to the city's Human Rights Commission.

Holly Ryan, a lifelong Newton resident and an activist for transgender rights, was named for a three-year term.

Feb 27, 2012

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will receive the first Icon Award from MassEquality, which called him a national leader on gay rights. MassEquality executive director Kara Suffredini cited Menino’s support for outreach and education for people with HIV while he was a district city councilor during the early years of the AIDS epidemic.

Feb 24, 2012

 

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino will receive an inaugural Icon Award from MassEquality, which is calling him a national leader on gay rights.

Feb 23, 2012