LGBTQ
Sharron Cooks on What the U.S. Transgender Survey Means for Philly
On December 8th, the National Center for Transgender Equality held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to release and review […]
LGBTQ&A: Reggie Shuford
Reggie Shuford, Esq., is the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. We chatted with the civil rights leader on working for […]
Mayor Kenney, Don’t Shut Out the Press
Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney put up a blockade between his office and the press regarding what has turned out to be one of his […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: DVLF’s TOY 10th Anniversary
For its seasonal atmosphere and holiday giving, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is DVLF’s TOY 2016. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, […]
Here’s the Official Transcript of PCHR’s Gayborhood Racism Hearing
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) has released the official transcript (PDF) of its October 25th Gayborhood racism hearing. The historic event was attended […]
LGBTQ&A: Abdul-Aliy Muhammad
Abdul-Aliy Muhammad is a black queer social-justice activist and member of the Black and Brown Workers Collective, a coalition of LGBTQ protestors of color who […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “All Wrapped Up”
For its holiday spirit and musical excitement, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “All Wrapped Up” concert. This […]
Change.org Petition Asks Kenney to Replace LGBT Affairs Liaison
A Change.org petition calling on Mayor Jim Kenney to replace Nellie Fitzpatrick, the head of the Office of LGBT Affairs, with Louie A. Ortiz-Fonseca, a […]
Gayborhood Racism: A 30-Day Progress Report
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) has not yet released any preliminary findings from its October 25th community hearing on Gayborhood racism. PCHR has […]
Yes, You Can Still Support Valley Youth House’s Holiday Giving for LGBTQ Youth
Never underestimate the power of a touching article. Last year, G Philly ran a story about Valley Youth House, a nonprofit working to combat youth […]
Woody’s Is Hosting a Q&A to Amend Allegedly Discriminatory Policies
On Tuesday, November 22nd, popular Gayborhood bar Woody’s will be hosting a public Q&A to address current concerns pertaining to its dress code policies and overall diversity […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: International Transgender Day of Remembrance
For its significance and inclusive execution, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn […]
LGBTQ&A: Christian Lovehall
Christian Lovehall is a trans activist of color and aspiring hip-hop musician living in South Philadelphia. He is the creator of the Philly Trans March […]
It’s Trans Awareness Week: Here Are 5 Major Issues the Community Faces
November 14th through 20th marks National Trans Awareness Week in America. Since 1998, members of the trans community and their allies have gathered annually to […]
Gay Man Reports Attack in South Philadelphia
Peter Andrew Danzig is a popular actor and choreographer in Philadelphia. He resides in South Philadelphia with his boyfriend, and he’s routinely walked the streets […]