Nellie Fitzpatrick
Activists to Protest “Racism in the Gayborhood” at City Hall
The Black and Brown Workers Collective (BBWC), an intersectional LGBTQ/racial justice organization, is planning a direct action at City Hall on Friday, September 23rd, at […]
Nellie Fitzpatrick on the Next Steps in Addressing Gayborhood Racism
A month ago, after a number of stories detailing numerous complaints of alleged racism at Gayborhood establishments, I called on the Office of LGBT Affairs […]
OPINION: Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs Should Seriously Address the Gayborhood’s Racial Insensitivity
A little more than a year ago I first shared publicly my experience of dealing with racial insensitivity in the Gayborhood. After that, I took […]
How Philly’s LGBTQ Community Reacted to the Orlando Shootings
As the nation mourned the victims of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Philly’s LGBTQ community reacted on Twitter during Philly Gay Pride.
One of Us: Nellie Fitzpatrick
My name is … Nellie Fitzpatrick, but my legal name is Helen Lamphier Fitzpatrick. Helen was my great-grandmother, and Lamphier was my other great-grandmother’s maiden […]
Philly LGBT Officers Give to LGBT Homeless
Two groups—members of the Philadelphia Police and a group of individuals currently residing at a LGBT shelter—came together yesterday afternoon in what one could easily describe […]
Philadelphia Gets a Perfect Score on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index
Philadelphia received top honors in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, or MEI. A rigorous series of criteria must be met in order to score […]
Gender Neutral Bathroom Bill Signing at Fergie’s Pub a Major Crossroads
When a bill is signed into law, most ceremonies are invitation only and take place in government buildings. That’s why today’s signing of Philadelphia’s gender neutral […]
Mayor Nutter and Philadelphia Police Welcome New LGBT Law Enforcement Organization
A new LGBT policing organization is shaping up in Philadelphia that will provide out officers the opportunity to create change within the force. The Greater […]
Opinion: Here’s Why Philly Needs To Vote “Yes” For the Office of LGBT Affairs
I was never formally introduced to Gloria Casarez, the City’s first Director of LGBT Affairs, but I did see her in what was, for many, […]
For Philly’s LGBT Community, November Ballot Measure Has Significant Impact
A ballot measure this upcoming Election Day is critical for Philadelphia’s LGBT community and their allies: City residents will head to the polls to vote on […]
Sign on Caitlyn Jenner Turns Into Teachable Moment for Philly Restaurant Owners
Our post on Center City’s The Smith’s Jenner chalkboard sign obviously caught a lot of people’s attention. One of them was Nellie Fitzpatrick, the City […]
Here’s Why It Has Taken So Long for the Center City Gay Bashing Trial
Court was back in session this morning for the Center City gay bashing case. According to Mike Barry, the Assistant District Attorney who is representing […]
Congrats to Nellie Fitzpatrick and Tracie Palmer
Congratulations are in order for Nellie Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia’s Director of LGBT Affairs, and her wife, Tracie Palmer. The gorgeous brides got married this past […]
PHOTOS: AIDS Education Month Kicks Off With Opening Reception
This week, Philadelphia FIGHT kicked off its 21st annual AIDS Education Month (AEM) with an afternoon reception at the Independence Visitor Center. The event drew community leaders and local […]