gayborhood racism
I’m Boycotting the Philly Pride Parade Until It’s Under New Leadership
A year ago, racial uprisings across America during Pride Month made LGBTQIA people realize how much work is left to do in our community when […]
Tabu Lounge to Acquire, Expand Into ICandy Nightclub Space
Tabu Lounge co-owner Jeff Sotland informed staff at the Gayborhood bar on Tuesday night that Tabu has entered an agreement to purchase the building that currently […]
LGBTQ&A: Sam Marks
Sam Marks is a transgender activist who advocates for equity and access in queer spaces. We spoke with the disability rights advocate on joining marches, […]
Racism in the Gayborhood: A Progress Report — and an Invitation
In a political climate where racism and hate incidents are on the rise, we at the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) and the Office […]
One Year Ago Today, the ICandy N-Word Video Rocked the Gayborhood
On September 29th, 2016, a video surfaced of ICandy owner Darryl DePiano referring to a former black employee and patrons as “niggers” repeatedly. Here’s the cringeworthy […]
LGBTQ&A: Kareem D’Ant
Kareem D’Ant is a local queer musician and popular activist on social media. We chat with the outspoken artist about being out in Pennsylvania, his upcoming […]
OPINION: “Stronger Together” Is Keeping Us Apart
If you give a damn about social justice issues in 2017, you most certainly have heard the phrase “stronger together.” And, most likely, your first […]
LGBTQ&A: Tiommi Jenae Luckett
Tiommi Jenae Luckett is a transgender activist and HIV awareness advocate. We chat with the fearless social justice champion on Arkansas, living with HIV, and […]
Ricky Peterson, the Forgotten Man of the ICandy Video Controversy, Reacts to Apology
Following the release last week of a video featuring ICandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano formally apologizing to a “Ricky Peters” — and the LGBTQ community […]
ICandy Owner Darryl DePiano Releases Video Apologizing for Racial Slur
This a developing story and may be updated at any time. Nearly a year after a YouTube video surfaced of iCandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano […]
Black Trans Activist Airs Claim of “Retaliation” by LGBTQ Nonprofit Leader
A black transgender activist claims he is facing “retaliation” for speaking out about a controversial collaboration announced by the black HIV/AIDS advocacy organization COLOURS and […]
Petition Calling on Milan Christopher to Boycott ICandy Booking Gains Traction
Nearly a year after a video surfaced of iCandy Nightclub owner Darryl DePiano repeatedly referring to a former employee and black patrons as “niggers,” controversy […]
OPINION: Now Isn’t the Time for Marginalized People to Compromise
This week has shown marginalized communities that our adversaries are still alive and well. On Wednesday, President Trump announced plans to ban transgender individuals from […]
Mazzoni Center Responds to Community Criticism Over Interim Executive Director
Criticism has emerged following last week’s announcement that Stephen Glassman would be Mazzoni Center’s interim executive director after a recent slew of resignations at the […]
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 […]