Killer of trans woman convicted of first-degree murder
After deliberating only 28 minutes, a Philadelphia jury handed down a first-degree murder conviction for Charles N. Sargent, who brutally stabbed to death trans...
Defendant: I was a “slimeball” but didn’t murder trans woman
Charles N. Sargent told jurors this week that he was a "slimeball" when interacting with trans woman Diamond Williams five years ago but didn't...
Detective: Killer of trans woman said he had anal sex with...
Charles N. Sargent, who is accused of murdering trans woman Diamond Williams, told authorities he had anal sex with Williams without realizing her transgender...
FIGHT protests racism allegations
Waheedah Shabazz-El, the goodwill ambassador for Philadelphia FIGHT, led a chant Monday in a conference room at the office for the Philadelphia Commission on...
Gruesome details dominate trans murder trial
Jurors in the Diamond Williams murder trial heard gruesome details of the trans woman's death this week, including that her severed pelvis was discovered...
UPenn study finds that GBQ boys need more sex ed
A recent University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing study showed the importance of receiving sexual-health education at a young age. The...
Mediation ordered in lesbian financial dispute
A federal judge in Philadelphia recently ordered two lesbians involved in a financial dispute to participate in 10 hours of mediation. ...
N.J. Gov. makes his first LGBT appointment to cabinet position
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) recently appointed the first LGBT person to the Governor’s Cabinet since his inauguration succeeding Chris Christie (R). ...
BBWC discuss activism efforts at Bryn Mawr College lecture
The Black & Brown Workers Cooperative, formerly known as the Black & Brown Workers Collective, has been no stranger to fighting for workers’ rights...
Gay widower awarded benefits from Social Security
The Social Security Administration recently granted gay widower John D. Roberts with spousal-survivor benefits, almost two years after he initially requested them. ...
IBA to host event for black LGBT communities
*Due to inclement weather concerns, IBA Intersections at AAMP will be held March 29 rather than the original March 7 date PGN initially published. The...
Trans author Alex Myers speaks on Revolutionary War novel ahead of...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Museum of the American Revolution will welcome transgender author Alex Myers (born “Alice”) to its History After...
LGBT summit to open doors for networking, business education
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its second LGBT Business Summit, providing an opportunity to network and grow as a business...
Will state antibias agency enact LGBT-friendly guidance?
Almost a year after the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission requested public feedback on proposed LGBT-friendly agency guidance, the matter remains under consideration. The guidance...
Trial to begin next week for 2013 trans homicide
Charles N. Sargent, accused of the grisly slashing death of trans woman Diamond Williams, is scheduled to have his day in court next week....
Litigants in trans restroom case object to racism analogy
Students at Boyertown High School, who don’t want to share restrooms and locker rooms with trans students, claim they’re unfairly being compared to “racist...
Mazzoni Center to honor attorney at awards luncheon
The Mazzoni Center is preparing for its anticipated awards luncheon, where the health and wellness organization will honor a local attorney who fights for...
LGBT elder group to host inaugural networking event
A national program benefitting and advocating for LGBT elders will host a special event in Center City. SAGE & Friends will...
LGBT-friendly senior apartments receive AED donation
An LGBT-friendly senior apartment complex received a heartfelt donation Wednesday from a local city club. John C. Anderson Apartments, a...
Spouse of undocumented citizen speaks out after husband is detained
The husband of a gay undocumented citizen from Mexico spoke out Monday with support from local organizations at the William Way LGBT Community Center. ...
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