gayborhood racism
Mazzoni Center Announces Stephen Glassman As Interim Executive Director
Following the resignations of its CEO/executive director Nurit Shein and board president Dr. Jimmy Ruiz in April, the board of the Mazzoni Center announced on […]
Kenney Will Sign Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints Into Law
After unanimously passing out of City Council in May, today Mayor Jim Kenney will sign into law an anti-discrimination bill introduced by Councilman Derek Green […]
Philly’s Pride Flag to Get Two New Stripes: Black and Brown
Multiple sources closely connected with Thursday’s First Annual Pride Kick-Off at City Hall have confirmed to G Philly that the city’s Pride flag will add […]
“It Was an Ambush”: Behind the Vote That Ousted Sharron Cooks as LGBT Commission Chair
The Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs, a 23-member advisory board announced in October 2016 after several intense months of revelations about racial discrimination in the […]
UPDATED: Council Unanimously Passes Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints
After passing out of City Council’s Health and Human Services committee in a unanimous vote last month, an anti-discrimination bill introduced by Councilman Derek Green […]
OPINION: Brian Sims, Stop Chasing the National Spotlight and Focus on the Gayborhood
If you frequent the Gayborhood, by now you’re aware of the ongoing conversations surrounding racial discrimination in the community. You’re most likely also familiar with […]
Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints Passes Out of Committee
On Monday, an anti-discrimination bill introduced by Councilman Derek Green that would strengthen penalties against Philadelphia businesses that discriminate against their employees, tenants, or customers […]
More Than 60 Mazzoni Staffers Walk Out, Call on CEO Nurit Shein to Resign
A week after Dr. Robert Winn resigned as Mazzoni Center’s medical director following reports that he was the subject of an investigation, more than 60 […]
Activists Protest Outside ICandy’s Sixth-Anniversary Party
Nearly a year after G Philly first reported allegations of racial discrimination over a “no Timberland boots” policy at ICandy nightclub, activists gathered in protest […]
Mazzoni Center’s Medical Director Is Under “Investigation,” Sources Claim
After more than a week of rumors alleging that Mazzoni Center medical director Dr. Robert Winn has been absent from work without explanation, a Mazzoni […]
OPINION: That Time a Straight White Woman Wrote About Woody’s …
The Philadelphia Inquirer just played itself, and it has no one else to blame. On Wednesday, our “paper of record” published a piece headlined “Bar […]
Michael Weiss, Two Others Resign From Mazzoni Center Board
A week after it was revealed that Gayborhood bar owner and Democratic committeeman Michael Weiss was named — as “Business Owner #2” — in the […]
OPINION: Michael Weiss Must Step Down From His Public Roles in the Gayborhood
Michael Weiss is arguably one of the most powerful and politically connected men in the Gayborhood. He’s the co-owner of several popular bars (Woody’s, Rosewood […]
LGBTQ&A: Ashley Coleman
Ashley Coleman is a queer businesswoman, bartender, and events producer in the Gayborhood. The outspoken entrepreneur chats with us about being a woman of color […]
LGBTQ&A: Aamina Morrison
Aamina Morrison is a long-time black trans activist and local HIV-prevention specialist. We got the chance to chat with her about the recent string of […]