Philadelphia FIGHT
PCHR to Philly FIGHT: “We Stand by Our Gayborhood Racism Report”
A week after a group of Philadelphia FIGHT staff, clients, and board members protested at the Walnut Street office of the Philadelphia Commission on Human […]
Social Justice Groups Denounce “Discriminatory Practices” at Philly FIGHT
Following a protest by board members and employees of HIV/AIDS nonprofit Philadelphia FIGHT at the office of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations on Monday, […]
Philly FIGHT Board Members, Staff Protest at PCHR Office
On Monday morning, a group of 12 people affiliated with Gayborhood nonprofit Philadelphia FIGHT protested at the Walnut Street office of the Philadelphia Commission on […]
Departing Employee Accused Philly FIGHT of “Pervasive Racism” in Staff-Wide Email
A year after the management and staff of Philadelphia FIGHT, a Gayborhood nonprofit with a storied history of AIDS advocacy, were mandated to undergo racial-bias […]
Philadelphia FIGHT Abruptly Shut Down Y-HEP Drop-In Center
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment program (often referred to as Y-HEP) abruptly shut down its drop-in center in late August, G Philly has learned. Located […]
LGBTQ People of Color Say Race Is Biggest Barrier to Their Advancement at Nonprofits
LGBTQ people of color say race is the most significant barrier to their advancement at nonprofits, according to a new report by Race to Lead, an […]
New Attendees Confirmed for Gayborhood Racism Hearing
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) has confirmed that two additional LGBT community leaders will attend its October 25th public hearing on Gayborhood racism. […]
Protesters Disrupt Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Award Ceremony
In the aftermath of a call by several social justice organizations for Office of LGBT Affairs director Nellie Fitzpatrick to resign over what they characterize […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Kiehl’s 7th-Annual LifeRide for amfAR
This week’s inaugural LGBTQ event of the week nod goes to Kiehl’s for bringing motorcycles, community, cosmetics, and celebrities together for an important cause. The […]
TOP PICKS: The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend
FRIDAY EVENTS Ladies of Bounce Reunion — Summer Beach Blast! 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar, 200 South 12th Street; over 21. […]
TOP PICKS: The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend
FRIDAY EVENTS Clutch – A Mr. & Ms. Philadelphia Bar Night 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Bike Stop, 206 South Quince Street.; over 21. […]
PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Pyramid Club
The Pyramid Club is one of the most popular venues for DVLF‘s Our Night Out every year, and last evening’s mixer was no exception. The […]
INTERVIEW: Greg Louganis on HIV/AIDS Stigma and Reliving Early Struggles
It was a very interesting time to chat with Olympic superstar Greg Louganis: I spoke with him shortly after the Charlie Sheen interview that caused […]
Brian Sims Hosting PrEP Town Hall at William Way
As if State Rep Brian Sims could cram in any more into his schedule (besides running for Congress), he’s found some time to team up […]
Dr. Jay Kostman Joins Philadelphia FIGHT
Dr. Jay R. Kostman has been named by Philadelphia Magazine as a top doctor every year for the past decade. Now, the former Associate Director of the Viral […]