Overnight program for LGBT young adults to launch
Beginning next week, LGBT young adults will have another resource to help them get on their feet. The Foyer Night Resource...
GALAEI names new director
The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative recently completed its search for a permanent director, who will take the helm of the organization...
International News
German soccer captain warns against coming out Philipp Lahm, a German soccer team captain recognized for his efforts to fight homophobia in sports,...
N.J. district to meet with family of trans student
After a public dustup, a New Jersey school this week announced it would work with the family of one of its students to respect...
Tax-planning tips for married same-sex couples
The LGBT community is anxiously awaiting the Supreme Court decision, expected imminently, that may finally establish same-sex marriage as a civil right in all...
D.A.’s affidavit offers hope in Morris case
Last month, advocates for Nizah Morris received a glimmer of hope when the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office submitted an affidavit to the state Office...
After-hours youth clinic celebrates anniversary
Mazzoni Center’s one-stop-shop medical-services program for young people is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The youth drop-in program offers free medical care...
Council passes bill calling for removal of ‘Porngate’ officials
Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution Thursday urging District Attorney Seth Williams to fire three officials in relation to the “Porngate” scandal. The resolution...
Panelists discuss black trans lives at AIDS Education Month kickoff
A. Dionne Stallworth, founder of GenderPAC, sat on a June 2 panel for AIDS Education Month wearing a T-shirt that said, “I am black...
‘Additional information’ prompted Mazzoni board to ask for Shein’s resignation
Within 10 days, Mazzoni Center saw the resignation of its CEO, board president and medical director and the cancellation of its annual fundraising gala...
Area women’s softball team wins statewide tourney
After making it through a weekend of games undefeated, a group of local female softball players claimed a state title and won the chance...
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ opponents rally in D.C.
LGBT and ally individuals will return to Washington, D. C., to call for the repeal of the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers....
FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
A cookout June 6 in Fairmount Park, organized by Philadelphia FIGHT to recognize the start of the group’s AIDS Education Month, drew supporters such...
LGBT center to pioneer emergency plan after rise in violence, hate...
An LGBT agency in the Lehigh Valley is developing rapid-response and support programs in light of the uptick in hate violence after the presidential...
Allentown to consider conversion-therapy bill
Legislation was introduced this week that could make Allentown the next municipality to ban conversion therapy for minors. Out Allentown City...
Sexual-, gender-minority research takes center stage at Penn
The director of the National Institutes of Health’s Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office will speak at a lecture and student workshop at University...
Cross-country trip collects LGBT stories
Nathan Manske and Marquise Lee will be packing their suitcases soon for a four-month road trip to all 50 states. The pair...
Five to be honored at Creating Change Conference
A group of individuals and organizations from throughout the region will be recognized at the largest annual LGBT conference, held next weekend in Philadelphia....
PGMC to perform in Thanksgiving Day Parade
For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus will be among the performers in Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade. PGMC is...
Local author revises book about LGBT substance abuse
Columbia University Press recently released “The Fundamentals of LGBT Substance Use Disorders,” a revision of the very first book on LGBT substance; it was...
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