WELCOME

LA is rich in resources for the LGBT community, more than anyone can individually know. When I learned how much I didn't know, I thought how convenient it would be to have a comprehensive list in one place. And so, this blog was born.

Entries are alphabetical by subject, then title. Suggestions are very welcome. Updates will occur irregularly.

A

AFFINITY

DISNEY LEAGUE
LGBT employee resource group at The Walt Disney Company. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisneyLEAGUE/

FSIX
The networking and professional services organization for LGBT financial services professionals. To contact the LA chapter, e-mail la@f-six.org.
http://f-six.org/

NATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION: LA CHAPTER
A national organization of journalists, online media professionals, and students which fosters fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.
http://www.nlgja-la.com/

OUT@WBS
LGBT employee affinity group at Warner Bros. Studios. All events are open to everyone. To receive their free newsletter, e-mail out@warnerbros.com.
http://warnerbros.com/

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

LA BLACK LGBT PRIDE
Annual LA African-American LGBT Pride event.
http://www.atbla.com/

ART

THOM BIERDZ
LA artist named Best Emerging Artist of 2005 by Out magazine.
http://thombierdz.com/

ASIAN

GAY ASIAN PACIFIC SUPPORT NETWORK
Providing supportive environments for gay and bisexual Asian Pacific Islander men to meet, network, and to advocate on issues of significance to the gay Asian Pacific Islander community.
http://www.gapsn.org/

GAY ASIAN PAGES FOR LA AND OC
A central clearing house for information relating to the gay Asian experience in LA and OC.
http://www.apc-oc.org/gap/

B

BEARS

BEARS LA
A social club for LA bears and their admirers.
http://www.bearsla.org

GEN X BEARS LA
An online social activity club for Generation X bears in LA and their admirers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenXBears-LosAngeles/

TINSELTOWN BEARS
An online social activity club for Hollywood bears and their admirers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TinseltownBears/

BISEXUAL

BOOKS

A DIFFERENT LIGHT BOOKSTORE
Serving the LGBT community since 1979.
http://www.adlbooks.com/aboutus.cfm

EQUAL WRITES
LGBT book store in Long Beach which features events, workshops, clubs and signings.
http://www.equalwrites.com/

BUSINESS

BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF LOS ANGELES
LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA, comprised of businesses, professionals and individuals promoting business networking.
http://www.balaweb.org/

C

CHARITY

AIDS PROJECT LA
Dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.
http://www.apla.org

AIDS SERVICE CENTER
The second largest AIDS service provider in LA county, developing and delivering services and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS.
http://www.aidsservicecenter.org/

LA SHANTI
A volunteer-driven non-profit providing emotional support, prevention, and education services for those affected by life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.lashanti.org/

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD
Many volunteer opportunities are available providing preparation and home delivery of free meals to those with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.
http://www.angelfood.org/

THE TREVOR PROJECT
A non-profit promoting social acceptance and providing suicide prevention for LGBT teens.
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

COMMUNITY

GAY DOWNTOWN
General interest website for LGBT residents of downtown LA.
http://gaydowntown.com

LA GAY AND LESBIAN CENTER
The largest organization of its kind in the country, LAGLC provides a broad array of services to LA's LGBT community.
http://laglc.org/

LA PRIDE
The annual Greater Los Angeles LGBT Pride Celebration hosted by the independent City of West Hollywood.
http://lapride.org

UCLA LGBT CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTER
Serving the needs of the UCLA campus since 1995.
http://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/

D

DRAG

LEGENDARY BINGO
Weekly Bingo charity fundraiser, also available for bookings.
http://www.legendarybingo.com/

E

ENTERTAINMENT

THE GAY MAFIA
The Gay Mafia Improv/Sketch Comedy Company, an LA comedy troupe founded in September 2002. They frequently perform in and around LA and are available for bookings.
http://thegaymafia.net/

F

G

GAMES

BRIDGE GUYS
Orange County-based website resource for gay male bridge players.
http://www.bridgeguys.com/

LA POOL LEAGUE
An LGBT organization of individuals committed to organize and supervise eight ball competition in an environment of fun and friendship.
http://www.lapoolleague.org/

H

HISTORY

ONE NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN ARCHIVES
The world's largest research library on LGBT heritage and concerns, ONE relies wholly on community and corporate support.
http://www.oneinstitute.org/

HOBBY

GAY LEAGUE OF AMERICA: LOS ANGELES
The local chapter of the worldwide organization for LGBT comics collectors and creators.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GLA-LosAngeles/

GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR
LGBT car club for owners and afficianados of classic and vintage cars.
http://www.greatautos.org/

UNUSUAL ATTITUDES
Providing an enjoyable social atmosphere for all LGBT members of the aviation community in Southern California and the Southwest.
http://www.unusualattitudes.org/

I

INDUSTRY

DIVA
An organization of multi-ethnic LGBT creative media professionals dedicated to community awareness and networking support.
http://queerdiva.com/

OUT IN TELEVISION AND FILM
The national organization for LGBT professionals in the film and television industries.
http://www.outintvandfilm.org/

OUTFEST
Outfest produces the oldest and largest continuous film festival in LA as well as other programs for LGBT filmmakers and audiences.
http://outfest.org/

J

K

L

LATINA/LATINO

LATINAS UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR ACTION
LUNA is Bienestar's program serving Latina Lesbian and Bisexual Women.
http://www.bienestar.org/LUNA.asp

LESBIAN

M

MEN

MUSIC

GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES
Pursuing a mission of producing excellent music, then using that music to draw individuals and organizations together.
http://www.gmcla.org/

WEST COAST SINGERS
The third-oldest gay and lesbian chorus in the nation.
http://www.westcoastsingers.org/