Posted on August 21, 2011 by David Cohen The Marry Me PINK ContestThis year during Market Days 2011, couples took their pictures at PINK’s booth in support of Gay Mariages and Civil Unions. Please help PINK choose the “ Favorite Couple.” Let us know who is your favorite couple by September 9, 2011. Your vote is important to us, e-mail your vote to: MarryMe@pinkmag.com, and don’t forget to include the couple’s number in your vote. The winning couple will win a two night stay at the Belvedere Inn, in Saugatuck, Michigan. The Belvedere Inn is a popular venue for wedding receptions and private functions throughout the year. The Inn is sought out as a romantic getaway for those just seeking private time together. Owners Sean and Peter will always make your stay enjoyable. For more information, go to www.thebelvedereinn.com. Five subscribers will win a $20.00 gift certificate to any of the Phil Stefanie Signature Restaurants. HERE IS HOW IT WORKSWe posted photos of our 26 finalists here on our website, and on https://www.facebook.com/PINKsocial. Each couple received a number which identify them as a couple. The more votes they receive, the more chances they will have to move into the second round. Deadlines for the first round is September 9, 2011. ONLY ten couples with the most votes, will move into the second round. In the second round, PINK will email each couple 5 different questions composed by PINK’s panel of five judges to include PINK publisher Mr. David Cohen, lesbian icon rock singer Catie Curtis among others. The judges will vote for the final 3 couples to move into the final round. The three finalists will be asked one more question by the 5 judges and then they will vote for the winner. The winner couple will be announced September 26, 2011 on my blog. PHOTOS BY RICK AGUILAR STUDIOS • WWW.RICKARGUILAR.COM.
“MARRY ME PINK” VIP PARTY WITH CATIE CURTISPosted on August 10, 2011 by David Cohen Join PINK Magazine and folk-rock lesbian icon Catie Curtis, for the VIP PARTY “MARRY ME PINK.” Help us celebrate the fight and legalization of Civil Unions and Gay Marriages in Illinois and New York states. In her new album “ Stretch Limousine on Fire,” Catie made the song entitled “ Wedding Band“ available to all PINK readers as a free download on her site www.catiecurtis.com. As a big supporter of gay marriages, Catie made this available until the release of the new album, on Aug. 30, 2011. Menu Sponsors: Cuban specialties by Yuca Café, Organic Chocolate Brownies by Drew’s Eatery, Chocolate treats by the Sweet Margie. Bar Sponsors: EC CHARRO the new natural favored tequila, Devotion Vodka infused with Casein, and Robert Mondavi wines. The first 100 people to RSVP at: VIPParty@pinkmag.com, will receive our famous Gift Bags full of goodies. Friday, August 12, 2011. From 6-9 p.m., at Yuca Cafe, 2257 W North Avenue
Posted on June 23, 2011
by David Cohen
IT’S OUT AND IT’S EVERYWHERE
The new issue of PINK Magazine will hit the streets today for Gay Pride 2011.
Celebrating 35 years of accomplishments in the fashion industry, Jean Paul Gaultier, the openly gay French couturier is one of the best roll model within our community and one of the most influential fashion designer of the twenty-century. I have dedicated the cover and the cover story to the Jean Paul Gaultier, the man who dominated the fashion industry since the 70′s.
As the publisher of a gay magazine, it is my duty to tell the story of Stonewall every year on Gay Pride. Most of our youngsters don’t know what happened in New York City in 1969. We should always remember our gay history people who helped us get to this day.
Other features include a nun Sister Gramick, who fights for gay rights, Solomon a young gay Hip-Hop artist, and Gay Softball World Series are among other things.
A PDF version can be downloaded at our site www.PINKmag.com.
Posted on May 11, 2011
by David Cohen
Dear Reader,
Launched in 1990 as The Pink Pages—an LGBT community business/organization directories serving markets in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and Denver—PINK progressed into a combined quarterly lifestyle magazine and business directory, while posting weekly exclusive web updates—featuring the most current, topical and edgy LGBT arts, auto, fashion, culture, travel and lifestyle news. All available to our loyal PINK readers, on PINKmag.com, The PINKSpot and now our social networking.
PINK is committed to cover the latest in LGBT community today. Introducing PINKinMotion, is our new way of bringing you the best DAILY!
And that’s not all. Anybody who ‘Like Us‘ on Facebook or ‘Follow Us‘ on Twitter, will have a chance to win wonderful prizes and giveaways from our advertisers and sponsors that will be available only to users who visit us online.
We would love to hear your comments, thoughts and more. Visit us online and on YouTube too. Enjoy!
Posted on March 11, 2011
by David Cohen
Source: GLAAD Press Release
New York, NY, March 10, 2011–The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) was part of a White House press announcement highlighting anti-bullying campaigns by Facebook, MTV and the American Federation of Teachers.
At today’s Conference on Bullying Prevention, approximately 150 students, parents, teachers, non-profit leaders, advocates and policymakers convened at the White House to discuss how they can work together to combat bullying in America’s schools. The President also specifically cited anti-LGBT bullying as an ongoing problem among young people today.
“Today’s conference marks a turning point for young people everywhere, and in particular, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth who face disproportionate rates of harassment while at school,” said GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios. “By taking this momentous stand against bullying, President Obama has sent a clear message to LGBT youth across the country that it’s okay to be who you are.”
The conference comes just months after GLAAD bridged an unprecedented partnership with Facebook and helped reshape the way the site responds to hateful and violent anti-LGBT posts. Facebook later joined GLAAD and other national organizations, including GLSEN, HRC, PFLAG and the Trevor Project, to create the “Network of Support,” an educational initiative that works to prevent anti-LGBT cyberbullying.
In a statement released today, the White House highlighted GLAAD’s commitment to countering anti-LGBT bullying and acknowledged GLAAD’s continuing work with Facebook, MTV and the American Federation of Teachers.
As part of MTV’s multi-year, award-winning A THIN LINE campaign, the network will launch a new anti-digital discrimination coalition, which will work with MTV to fight bullying and intolerance online (in partnership with the National Council of La Raza, Anti-Defamation League, Council on American-Islamic Relations, and GLAAD).
Additionally, The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) will be launching a national bullying campaign, “See a Bully, Stop a Bully, Make a Difference,” focused on raising bullying awareness and providing resources, training, and technical assistance for leaders and members. AFT will work closely with GLSEN and GLAAD to help amplify an anti-bullying message.
Posted on February 10, 2011
by David Cohen
Dear reader,
In order for us to bring you the best and serve you better, I have decided to make more changes to our site, PINKmag.com. The new improvements will inform readers of PINK’s exclusive online editorial and updates posted every Friday–featuring the most current, topical and edgy LGBT arts, culture and lifestyle news distributed by the magazine’s weekly e-blast, the PINK Spot.
In addition, we’ll let you know what signature products PINK will be giving away in current/upcoming reader contests as well as announcing the winners of contests prior. I promise to bring you the most engaging, fun and informative stories, as reported by way of the most cutting-edge of coverage.
Our goal is to make PINKmag.com a simple and user-friendly site. I encourage you to tell us what you like and dislike, and what else you would like to see on PINKmag.com.
While we’re making these changes, I have decided to upload our winter 2011 issue as a PDF file on my column, so the site’s renovations won’t prevent you from enjoying PINK’s most recent print edition (as a digital download) as much as I enjoyed putting it together with my staff.
Enjoy!
Posted on January 20, 2011 by David Cohen 100% Scorers on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index Offer Gold Standard of Workplace FairnessWASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released its annual list of “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.” This year 337 companies were awarded this distinction for their employment policies and practices that include LGBT workers and their families. The list comes as Fortune magazine has also released their annual “100 Best Companies to Work For.” A complete list of HRC’s honored businesses is available online at: www.hrc.org/placestowork. “With the amount of time people spend at work, having strong protections on the job make a real difference in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “By mandating equal opportunity in hiring, ensuring equal compensation through medical and family benefits, and promoting inclusive and equal workplaces for LGBT employees, these companies are a model for other employers and federal and state governments.” The “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” distinction is awarded to businesses that scored 100% on the HRC Foundation’s 2011 Corporate Equality Index, the primary method for businesses to benchmark and evaluate their policies, practices and diversity efforts relating to LGBT workers. The index evaluates non-discrimination policies, benefits, diversity training and other internal resources for LGBT workers, as well as external support for the LGBT community. Released in October, the 2011 Corporate Equality Index report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei. The 337 businesses will be honored on March 23 at the Seventh Annual LGBT Workplace Awards Seminar and Reception hosted by Time Warner at the Time Warner Center in New York. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Posted on January 14, 2011
by David Cohen
Pretty in Pink: An Evening of Beauty & Wellness for Valentine’s Day, on February 10, 2011. The evening’s to generate operational support funds for charitable organizations serving the LGBT community. As always, PINK will continue to support and sponsor many other events such as the annual Dining Out for Life event and Bar AIDS.
Posted on December 17, 2010
by David Cohen
PINK’s annual gift guide, traditionally featured in the magazine’s winter print edition, extends to its exclusive online portal for the 2010-2011 season of giving.
In addition to the spread of unique and distinctive items showcased in PINK’s winter ’10/’11 issue, the magazine’s website and PINK Spot e-blast will report the like every week throughout the winter holidays–as was the case today with features touting Talk to the Turtle’s line of spiritual jewelry and a series of popular new video games for Wii.
This winter holiday season, PINK continues to do the browsing so you don’t have to; and here’s hoping you and yours get as good as you give.
Posted on December 10, 2010
by David Cohen
In order to pass on new areas of growth and opportunity to PINK’s readers and advertisers, the magazine has moved from its Andersonville office. At present, PINK is in a new Uptown location.
PINK new contact information is on this website as well as in its weekly e-blast, “The PINK Spot.” In the meantime, e-mail may be the best way to reach PINK staff.
Please bear with us as we adapt to these transitions. We expect these changes will afford bigger and better things to all and every constituent of the PINK Family.
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