Stonewall Young Democrats 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 Honorees Announcement
West Hollywood, CA — Saturday, June 2, 2012, The Stonewall Young Democrats & the Honorable Betty Yee announced The SYD 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 Honorees: Year of the Women.
List of The SYD 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 Honorees:
- Honorable Dianne Feinstein, California United States Senator
- Honorable Debra Bowen, California Secretary of State
- Honorable Cynthia Loo, Referee, LA Superior Court
- Susan Dunlap, CEO, Planned Parenthood-Los Angeles
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein has built a reputation as an independent voice, working with members on both sides of the aisle to find common-sense solutions to the problems facing California and the Nation. Dianne was first elected to the Senate in 1992. Since then, she has built a legacy of accomplishment – helping to strengthen the nation’s security both here and abroad, combat violence and crime, combat cancer, protect California’s environmental jewels, and secure funding for critical projects.
Dianne’s career has been one of firsts – she was the first woman President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman Mayor of San Francisco, the first woman elected Senator of California, and the first woman member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dianne entered public service in 1969, when she was elected to the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors and served 2 ½ terms as President of the Board. She became Mayor of San Francisco in November 1978 following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
When it comes to politicians who have stepped up in the fight for LGBT equality, Senator Dianne Feinstein is at the top of the list. Her long work for the LGBT community dates back to her work alongside city supervisor Harvey Milk and more recently sponsoring a dozen private bills blocking the deportation of bi-national couples in the state, as well as her support for the proposed Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.
We are proud to honor Senator Feinstein. When the LGBT Community most needed her, she was there!
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Trailblazer Award: Susan Dunlap
Sue Dunlap has been a leader in women’s health advocacy for over a decade. Sue currently serves as the CEO of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) and the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. She previously served as Vice President of External Affairs at PPLA, overseeing Public Affairs, Communications Marketing, 501(c)(4), and PAC operations. Her leadership has helped defeat three anti-choice ballot initiatives in California and increase reimbursement rates for family planning providers.
Prior to joining PPLA, Sue was the Deputy Political Director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund in Washington D.C. While in Washington, she developed and implemented a national strategy to increase the visibility of women’s health in the 2004 elections and coordinated Planned Parenthood’s first presidential debate. Sue has also served as the Vice President of Public Policy for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. During her tenure, she led strategic efforts to pass and defeat hundreds of bills, and oversaw the signing of seven groundbreaking measures, including California’s Reproductive Privacy Act, which guarantees the Constitutional protections of Roe v. Wade in state law.
In addition to her work at Planned Parenthood, Sue has worked as a producer ofdaily news and political programs for National Public Radio. Sue’s award-winning article, “Queer Citizenship/Queer Representation: Politics Out Of Bounds,” appears in The Politics of Gender(United Nations University Press, 2008). She received her B.A. in Political Science and Psychology and completed all coursework for a Masters degree in Latin American Studies at San Diego State University.
Earlier this year, Assemblywoman Betsy Butler recognized Sue as her “Woman of the Year” honoree. We’re proud to recognize Sue!
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Mentorship Award: Honorable Debra Bowen
A pioneer in open government reform, election integrity, and personal privacy rights, Debra Bowen became only the sixth woman in California history elected to a statewide constitutional office when she was elected as Secretary of State in 2006. Secretary Bowen was reelected to her second term in November 2010.
First elected in 1992 to represent the 53rd Assembly District in west Los Angeles County, Secretary Bowen served three terms before being elected to represent the 28th Senate District in 1998. She then served two terms in the Senate until she was elected Secretary of State in 2006. Prior to being elected Secretary of State, Bowen served six years in the State Assembly (1992-1998) and eight years in the State Senate (1998-2006). As a legislator, Secretary Bowen authored several election-related laws designed to boost integrity, including measures related to verifiable paper trails and public audits.
When gay marriage was temporarily legalized in California in 2008, Secretary of State Debra Bowen was the host the marriage of Dennis Mangers and Michael Sestak in the Secretary of State’s auditorium. The Secretary of State’s office is the home of the State Archives, and holding the ceremony in the building that documents the history of earlier struggles for human rights felt right for Debra- and it’s a message that was not lost on those in attendance that day. Later, she had the great privilege of officiating over the marriage of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Zeke Zeidler and Jay Kohorn.
In short, Debra has been there early and very publicly arguing that same-sex couples should have the right to marry. She supports marriage equality and has done so very publicly and very vocally for more than a decade. As a state senator, Bowen twice vote in favor of same-sex marriage: in 2004 on Assembly Joint Resolution 85, which opposed the federal marriage amendment, and in 2005 on Assembly Bill 849, which would allow same-sex couples to marry in California.
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Youth Advocacy Award: Honorable Cynthia Loo
Cynthia Loo was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court on March 7, 2000. In January 2005 she received the ”Outstanding Judicial Officer” award from the Los Angeles County Juvenile Court’s Bar Association. Referee Loo is a 1990 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law. While in law school, Cynthia was a legal intern at AYUDA, a non-profit agency assisting low-income individuals in immigration, domestic violence, and landlord tenant matters. She was an extern and research attorney for U.S. District Court Judge Edward Rafeedie, as well as a law clerk at the ACLU and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Referee Cynthia Loo has been a long-time straight ally of Stonewall Young Democrats since its inception in 2004. Since then, Cynthia has been an integral part of SYD’s success in helping elect pro-equality candidates to offices by helping us raise the money needed to run successful campaigns in Los Angeles. She is a member of the Lesbian & Gay Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. Cynthia has prioritized a forgotten population of Youth who go through the Juvenile Justice System, LGBT Youth. She has urged officials and group care facilities to reassess their treatment of transgender and gender non-conforming youth and to adopt policies and practices that provide these youth with appropriate, fair and equal care.
For the past five years she has presided over juvenile delinquency cases in the Eastlake Juvenile Courthouse in East Los Angeles. In an article in which she was profiled in LA Youth, it concluded, “One day in one court isn’t enough for me to understand the whole court system, but by the time we left, I had learned a lot about the mercy a judge can have. Judge Loo wasn’t only fair; she was respectful, and she wanted to help teenagers live meaningful lives.”
This year event to be hosted (Master of Ceremonies) by Activist, Philanthropist, TV Personality, Actress Raquel Castaneda, Cast Member, Showtimes The Real “L” Word.
The SYD 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites located 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1710 on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 4:00pm ~ 6:00pm
The event host Committee are Assemblymember Steve Bradford, Ed Buck, Ari Ruiz, Michael Colorge, Malibu Mayor Laura Rosenthal, West Hollywood Councilman John Duran.
For event Information visit: http://www.stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes and for general tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes/sponsor-us
About SYD HERO Awards:
The SYD Annual HERO Awards, now in its sixth year, recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the rights of the LGBT Community. Past recipients include: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Maria Elena Durazo, Karina Samala, Fmr. Congresswoman/US Ambassador Diane E. Watson, West Hollywood City Council Member Jeffrey Prang and Jorge Valencia. For more information visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes
About SYD: Founded in 2004, Stonewall Young Democrats is a community of dedicated youth passionate about political and societal issues. They strive to give voice to LGBTQ youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance. For more information visit www.stonewallyoungdems.org
For last year before and after coverage visit:
http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2011/08/the-5th-annual-hero-awards-hosted-by-debra-wilson-august-20-2011/#.UA4ZZGFfFU0
http://voices.yahoo.com/the-5th-annual-hero-awards-hosted-madtvs-debra-8975083.html?cat=48
Sources: http://stonewallyoungdems.org, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Yahoo Voices, Diversity News Publications.
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Raquel Castaneda Named Host of The Stonewall Young Democrats 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012
July 10, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Award Shows, Awards, Breaking News, Celebrities, Charity, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES, Fundraising, LGBT News, US News
West Hollywood, CA — On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, The Stonewall Young Democrats & the Honorable Betty Yee announced that Activist, Philanthropist and TV Personality featured on Showtimes The Real L Word Raquel Castaneda will be host of The Stonewall Young Democrats 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 Year of the Women.
“I am Honored to be hosting the 6th Annual HERO Awards! Please join us as we celebrate our Victories in 2012-The Year of the Woman!” said Raquel Castaneda.
On prior announcement The SYD 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 Honorees were announced as:
- Honorable Dianne Feinstein, California United States Senator
- Honorable Debra Bowen, California Secretary of State
- Honorable Cynthia Loo, Referee, LA Superior Court
- Susan Dunlap, CEO, Planned Parenthood-Los Angeles
The SYD 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012 will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites located 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1710 on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 4:00pm ~ 6:00pm
The event host Committee are Assemblymember Steve Bradford, Ed Buck, Ari Ruiz, Michael Colorge, Malibu Mayor Laura Rosenthal, West Hollywood Councilman John Duran.
For event Information visit: http://www.stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes and for general tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes/sponsor-us
To follow with Raquel Castaneda Like her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raquel-Castaneda-Official-Fan-Page/136944899663665 or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CastanedaRaqueL
About SYD HERO Awards:
The SYD Annual HERO Awards, now in its sixth year, recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the rights of the LGBT Community. Past recipients include: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Maria Elena Durazo, Karina Samala, Fmr. Congresswoman/US Ambassador Diane E. Watson, West Hollywood City Council Member Jeffrey Prang and Jorge Valencia. For more information visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes
About SYD: Founded in 2004, Stonewall Young Democrats is a community of dedicated youth passionate about political and societal issues. They strive to give voice to LGBTQ youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance. For more information visit www.stonewallyoungdems.org
Flyer credit to: The SYD Annual HERO Awards 2012
Photo credit to: Raquel Castaneda private collection
Editor’s Note: For a second year in a row Diversity News Magazine from Diversity News Publications is again an official and proud media partner/sponsor of the Stonewall Young Democrats 6th Annual HERO Awards 2012.
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About Diversity News Magazine: Diversity News Magazine is an independent multi-media outlet own by Minority-Owned Business who works with everyone and it is published by Diversity News Publications. Diversity News Magazine executive editor-in-chief is Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar an award winning honored and respected Journalist. Diversity News Magazine is a consumer news magazine covering news, entertainment, features, awards, sports, events and much more. DiversityNewsMagazine.com, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by more than two million visitors a month, it is another venue for advertisers to showcase their products, brands or services on the classified and display pages. The purpose of the magazine is to educate and inform the diverse community worldwide. It focuses on local, national and international news, entertainment, features, sports and more importantly, newsworthy items that would be of interest to our diverse cultures. For more information visit Diversity News Magazine at http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/
Stonewall Young Democrats LGBT Equality Brunch Reception honoring Hon. Herb Wesson
January 25, 2012 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Charity, Community News, Events, FEATURES, People, Politics
The Board of Directors of Stonewall Young Democrats and Host Committee invites you to join them as they recognize Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson’s unwavering support & dedication for the LGBT Community.
They will also celebrate his election as the newest President of the LA City Council.
The event will be hosted by: Debra Wilson, Fmr MadTV cast member, Actress & Comedian.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 11:45am – 1:30pm at the Home of Eric Bauman & Michael Andraychak in North Hollywood, CA.
You can RSVP in advance to: stonewallydems@gmail.com. Ticket are available for $25 Young Dems | General Tickets $35 | “City of Angels” Committee: $1000. Remember to Avoid the hassle of RSVP’ing and buying tickets at the door by purchasing tickets via ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/page/wessonsyd
Appetizers will be served and including champagne/mimosas will be flowing.
The confirmed special guests are: BOE Member Betty Yee, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Janice Hahn, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Sen. Kevin De Leon, Sen. Alex Padilla, Controller Wendy Greuel, Assemblymembers Steve Bradford, Ricardo Lara, Mike Eng, Bob Blumenfield, Bonnie Lowenthal, Betsy Butler, Tony Mendoza, LA City Councilmembers Paul Krekorian, Eric Garcetti, Bill Rosendahl and LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez.
About SYD: Founded in 2004, Stonewall Young Democrats is a community of dedicated youth passionate about political and societal issues. They strive to give voice to LGBTQ youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance. For more information visit www.stonewallyoungdems.org
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TV Icon Betty White Attends Diamonds Not Fur Gala & Special performance by Fawn
August 30, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
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Glamour, Glitter, Diamonds and Old Hollywood Style was the scene at the Diamonds Not Fur red carpet and gala benefit held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at club Voyeur in West Hollywood, CA.
About Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
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The 5th Annual HERO Awards Hosted by Debra Wilson August 20, 2011
August 5, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Awards, Celebrities, Community, Events, News, People, Political
On May 17, 2011 The Stonewall Young Democrats (SYD), announced that the Honorable Betty Yee as the Honorary Awards Chairwoman and MadTV’s Debra Wilson as the Mistress of Ceremonies of the 5th Annual HERO Awards to be held on August 20, 2011 at the Sheraton Gateway LAX located at 6101 West Century Boulevard in
Los Angeles, CA 90045 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The Honorable Betty Yee has served as a Member and Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, the only elected tax commission in the nation. She is the former Chief Deputy Director for Budget with the California Department of Finance where she led the development of the Governor’s Budget, negotiations with the Legislature and key budget stakeholders, and fiscal analyses of legislation on behalf of the Administration. Betty Yee is a native of San Francisco.
Comedienne and actress Debra Wilson was the third longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv, having appeared for the show’s first eight seasons. She has also done voice work for the animated series American Dad!, Family Guy, The Proud Family, and many others. Debra Wilson has also made many independent films, including Jane White is Sick and Twisted, Sink Deep and Soul Mates. Debra Wilson is a strong ally of the LGBT Community and supports Marriage Equality.
The following individuals will be honored at the event: American Actress Candis Cayne (ABC’s Dirty Sexy Money), Hon. Mark Leno, California State Senator, Hon. Donna Groman, LA Superior Court Judge and Hon. Anthony Portantino, California State Assembly-member.
Some of the celebrity guests expected to attend are: Carolyn Hennesy (Actress), Sara Rue (Actress), Syesha Mercado (Singer, American Idol), Yvette Yates (Actress), Phoebe Price (Actress), Louis Van Amstel (ABC’s Dancing w/the Stars), Jesse Garcia (Actor) and Gloria Bigelow (Comedian & LOGO TV).
To attend the event, you can purchase your tickets for under 36 yrs: $25.00 and 36 yrs and over: $40.00 at http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes/sponsor-us
About The HERO Awards:
The Annual HERO Awards, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the rights of the LGBT Community. Past recipients include: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Maria Elena Durazo, Karina Samala, Fmr. Congresswoman/US Ambassador Diane E. Watson, West Hollywood City Council Member Jeffrey Prang and Jorge Valencia. For more information visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes
About SYD: Founded in 2004, Stonewall Young Democrats is a community of dedicated youth passionate about political and societal issues. They strive to give voice to LGBTQ youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance. For more information visit www.stonewallyoungdems.org
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An Evening of PRIDE with 2010 LA PRIDE Parade Grand Marshals, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne
June 10, 2010 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Featured, News
On Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Christopher Street West (CSW) held An Evening of PRIDE with 2010 LA PRIDE Parade Grand Marshals, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne.The event was held from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at at Eleven Night Club & Restaurant in West Hollywood, CA.
Sharon Osbourne walked the red carpet and got interviewed by media outlets (Kelly Osbourne did not make it to the event). Also recording artist Taylor Dayne make an appearance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of LA PRIDE.
CSW 2010 Honorees are Jane Velez-Mitchell – Person of the Year Award, Nadia Sutton – Morris Kight Lifetime Achievement Award, Best in Drag Show – CSW Special Community Award, HONOR PAC – CSW Special Community Award, Guy Baldwin – Berman/Schaffer Award, Bamby Salcedo – Connie Norman Award, Ari Ruiz – Outstanding Youth Leader Award, Sheryl Lee Ralph – George Moscone Award, Reverend Dr. Neil G. Thomas – Harvey Milk Award, West Coast Singers – Pat Parker Arts Award, D.I.V.A. – Torie Osborn / Dick Michaels Media Award and M·A·C Cosmetics – The Sheldon Andelson Award.
About Christopher Street West:
A non-profit organization, Christopher Street West, is a leading partner in the advancement of rights and equality for the LGBT community. Led by professionally-driven, volunteer-based board members, Christopher Street West produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in the United States with an expanding global presence reaching millions of people every year. For more information about the LA PRIDE Parade and Festival visit http://www.lapride.org
Editor’s Note: Photos courtesy of Daniela Hubbard, Diversity News and for Examiner.com You can contact Daniela at danielahubbard@gmail.com (C) 2010 Diversity News Publications
About Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
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Jane Velez-Mitchell to receive Person of the Year Award at CSW 40th LA PRIDE
May 14, 2010 by News Staff
Filed under Featured, FEATURES
On Thursday, May 13, 2010 Christopher Street West producer of LA PRIDE announced the 2010 Honorees names recipients for the 40th LA Pride celebration.
The honorees for this year pride are Jane Velez-Mitchell – Person of the Year Award, Nadia Sutton – Morris Kight Lifetime Achievement Award, Best in Drag Show – CSW Special Community Award, HONOR PAC – CSW Special Community Award, Guy Baldwin – Berman/Schaffer Award, Bamby Salcedo – Connie Norman Award, Ari Ruiz – Outstanding Youth Leader Award, Sheryl Lee Ralph – George Moscone Award, Reverend Dr. Neil G. Thomas – Harvey Milk Award, West Coast Singers – Pat Parker Arts Award, D.I.V.A. – Torie Osborn / Dick Michaels Media Award and M·A·C Cosmetics – The Sheldon Andelson Award.
“I can think of a better person more deserving then Jane to get this award. Congratulations Jane you are a light in this world and you do much to help make the world a better place.” said Fawn, dance hit recording artist.
LA PRIDE will held in the City of West Hollywood on June 11 through June 13, 2010.
About Christopher Street West:
Is a non-profit organization, Christopher Street West, is a leading partner in the advancement of rights and equality of the LGBT community. Led by professionally-driven, volunteer-based board members, Christopher Street West produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in the United States with an expanding global presence reaching millions of people every year. For more information about the LA PRIDE Parade and Festival visit http://www.lapride.org
Photo Courtesy of FFD Images for Diversity News (C) 2010.
