LGBTQ
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Martha Graham Cracker’s 12th Anniversary Party
For its festive celebration of powerhouse drag, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Martha Graham Cracker’s 12th Anniversary Party. Enjoy a night featuring […]
Ricky Peterson, the Forgotten Man of the ICandy Video Controversy, Reacts to Apology
Following the release last week of a video featuring ICandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano formally apologizing to a “Ricky Peters” — and the LGBTQ community […]
Popular Gayborhood Producer Admits “Untimely Payment to Performers”
After Tabu Lounge and Bar announced recently that it was parting ways with well-known Gayborhood events producer Josh Schonewolf, speculation arose on social media that […]
The Must-See LGBTQ Films at the BlackStar Film Festival
Through August 6th, this year’s BlackStar film festival is screening more than 60 films from black filmmakers from around the world; this year’s theme is […]
ICandy Owner Darryl DePiano Releases Video Apologizing for Racial Slur
This a developing story and may be updated at any time. Nearly a year after a YouTube video surfaced of iCandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano […]
Black Trans Activist Airs Claim of “Retaliation” by LGBTQ Nonprofit Leader
A black transgender activist claims he is facing “retaliation” for speaking out about a controversial collaboration announced by the black HIV/AIDS advocacy organization COLOURS and […]
Petition Calling on Milan Christopher to Boycott ICandy Booking Gains Traction
Nearly a year after a video surfaced of iCandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano repeatedly referring to a former employee and black patrons as “niggers,” controversy […]
LGBTQ&A: Crystal Fox
Crystal Fox is a longtime Gayborhood businesswoman and executive chef of Bocconcini. We chat with the entrepreneur on running her own venture and supporting queer […]
Q&A: Looking for an LGBTQ-Friendly Doc? This New Site Can Help
Rating and reviewing health care providers is nothing new, but sites like RateMDs, Healthgrades, and ZocDoc have never quite cut it for the millions of […]
Penn Med Students Create App to Address LGBTQ Health Disparities
Three University of Pennsylvania medical students have created an app that they hope will put an end to LGBTQ healthcare disparities. SpectrumScores, being developed by […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: A Hero Like Me
For its love of queer comics, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is A Hero Like Me. Enjoy an afternoon that plans to “create […]
The Top LGBTQ Performers of the Summer
As curtains begin to rise on summer showcases, Philly’s LGBTQ performers are living for the applause. Here are five acts giving us the most inventive […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Juice: A Summer Day Party for LGBTQ Womxn
For hosting a celebration that unites diverse LGBTQ women, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Juice: A Summer Day Party for LGBTQ Womxn. […]
Mazzoni Center Responds to Community Criticism Over Interim Executive Director
Criticism has emerged following last week’s announcement that Stephen Glassman would be Mazzoni Center’s interim executive director after a recent slew of resignations at the […]
LGBTQ&A: Kevin Trimell Jones
Kevin Trimell Jones is the new national executive director of the Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services. We speak with the Penn grad about living […]