LGBT

Executive Director Of LGBT Center Of St. Louis Steps Down

Chris McDaniel — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:27:58 +0000

The executive director of the LGBT Center of St. Louis stepped down Monday. Leon Braxton Jr. turned in his resignation after the Board of Directors confronted him about personal uses of the organization's money.

Colin Lovett, the president of the board, declined to specify what the money was used for.

Missourians For Equality Hold Petition Kickoff To Change State Nondiscrimination Policy

Erin Williams — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:42:40 +0000

The gay and lesbian community is pushing to be included in a state law to protect against discrimination. The nonpartisan political action committee Missourians for Equality is kicking off its statewide petition drive in several areas across

St. Louis Listed Among 'Gayest Cities In America'

Kelsey Proud — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:23:40 +0000

The Advocate has listed St. Louis as its number 15 pick on its list of the "Gayest Cities in America" for 2013.

Ranking criteria included points for the number of LGBT elected officials, roller derby teams and "fabulous shopping," among others.

Anti-Discrimination Measures Contribute To 'Good Year' For St. Louis LGBT Community

Rachel Lippmann — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

It was another year of incremental progress for the LGBT community in St. Louis.

This Week's Politically Speaking Podcast

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:37:43 +0000

St. Louis Public Radio's Chris McDaniel joins the St. Louis Beacon's Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about a few political issues.