Black Lives Matter Philly Joins Resignation Call
The high-profile group has joined four others asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.
Protesters Disrupt Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Award Ceremony
The demonstration also called out Philadelphia FIGHT’s executive director and ICandy.
ACT UP Supports Resignation Call
The AIDS coalition has joined other groups asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.
ICandy Video: Ricky Peterson Speaks Out
A former ICandy employee talks about his unwilling role in a widening controversy.
Business at ICandy Has “Severely Dipped”
Community members and institutions are distancing themselves from the club.
Activists Call for Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Resignation
A racial justice group has asked the city’s LGBT Affairs director to step down.
LGBTQ Activists, Lawmakers React to Video of ICandy Owner Using the N-Word
The community is speaking out.
Office of LGBT Affairs, HRC Issue Statement on LGBTQ Racism
They’ve called a hearing to address the community’s concerns.
Video Surfaces of ICandy Owner Saying the N-Word
Club owner admits to it and apologizes on Facebook.
Activists Call for Boycott of Woody’s and ICandy
Protesters say the Gayborhood clubs have dress codes that discriminate against people of color.
LGBTQ Event of the Week
Friday marks the first time Philly has held a Bi Visibility Day rally.
Activists to Protest “Racism in the Gayborhood”
A group has issued demands to the Office of LGBT Affairs.
Patrons See “Covert Racism” in Woody’s Dress Code
Regulars say they don’t recall a ”no sweatpants, no sneakers” rule before.
Nominations Announced for 2016 Philly Drag Awards
Iris Spectre leads the pack with a total of eight nods.
Addressing Gayborhood Racism: Next Steps
We check in with Nellie Fitzpatrick of the Office of LGBT Affairs.