LGBTQ
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 […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: First Annual Pride Month Kick-Off at City Hall
For its festive inclusion and momentous engagement, this week’s LGBTQ Event of the Week is the First Annual Pride Month Kick-Off at City Hall. The […]
LGBTQ&A: Heath Fogg Davis
Heath Fogg Davis is a transgender male activist who teaches at Temple University, serves on the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs, and is a member […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Dyke Ride 2017
For its fitness creativity and dyke enthusiasm, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the Dyke Ride. Join fellow dykes, queers, and friends as […]
“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 […]
Pa. Moves to Include LGBTQ Protections in Anti-Discrimination Laws
As it stands right now, Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast that doesn’t address LGBTQ people in its hate crime laws – meaning crimes committed […]
LGBTQ&A: Clay Cane
Clay Cane is a New York City–based award-winning journalist, author, television personality, documentary filmmaker, and CNN.com contributor. Cane is the creator and director of the […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Daddy & Friends
For its “boylesque” flair and body-positivity, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Daddy & Friends. Get ready to see lion cubs, furry tigers, […]
Sharron Cooks Announces Resignation From LGBT Commission After Being Voted Out as Chair
After having made history as the first transgender person ever to chair a city commission, Sharron Cooks was removed as head of the Mayor’s Commission […]
The NGLCC Conference Is Coming to Philly Next Year
Last week at its 10th anniversary celebration, the Independent Business Alliance (IBA) announced that Philadelphia will be hosting the 2018 National Gay and Lesbian Chamber […]
LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones
Feminista Jones is a mental health social worker, sex-positive feminist writer, public speaker, and community activist. We got to chat with the popular social-justice advocate […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: IBA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
For its celebratory spirit and expansive networking, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is IBA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy an evening that plans to […]
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 […]
Sims on Ethics Investigation: “My Appearances Are Consistent With State Law”
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission has launched an investigation of state Rep. Brian Sims after a complaint was filed late last year alleging that he […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Dame Luz’s “Summertime: Outdoor ’90s Dance Party”
For its seasonal vibes and throwback thrills, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Dame Luz’s “Summertime: Outdoor ’90s Dance Party”. Enjoy a late-night […]