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LGBT History Month
In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.
Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association and other national organizations. In 2006 Equality Forum assumed responsibility for providing content, promotion and resources for LGBT History Month.
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PHOTOS: PINKLUST
BOS Philly presented PINKLUST – an all pink OUTFest event and raised money for the William Way Center.
Amber Hikes: Want to truly succeed? Lift others up while you climb
It’s up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself,
AC Pride group’s to celebrate Atlantic City’s gay history
It was a big deal back in its heyday, which was really the 1970s. Everybody from Philadelphia, New York and DC all came to New York Avenue
The Attic Youth Center Announces New Executive Director John Fisher-Klein
The Board of Directors of The Attic Youth Center is pleased to announce the appointment of John Fisher-Klein (he/him) as their new executive director. He assumed the role on September 27th, 2021.
Haunted – Episode 1
In episode 1, it’s Halloween and our main character must spend the night alone, but his boyfriend thinks he can scare him!
Philly AIDS Thrift Hosts 16th Anniversary Drive-in Movie Night Featuring The Shining
Philly AIDS Thrift announces their 16th anniversary celebration – all to raise funds to support local HIV/AIDS organizations, plus to pay for interior and exterior renovations. Instead of hosting a giant fall block party with thousands of supporters, PAT will pivot again and host a socially distanced drive-in movie night at the Navy Yard.
Advocates urge lawmakers to decriminalize HIV during hearing
Pennsylvania has laws on the books that criminalize or control behaviors through HIV-specific statues and regulations. During a hearing today, PA House Democrats heard testimony from a victim of these laws and those advocating for change.
William Way Archives Receives Grant
he John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives at William Way LGBT Community Center has been awarded a $29,520 Save America’s Treasures grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
PHOTOS: Out Night Out
Our Night Out is returned to Uptown Beer Garden — but in its new location at the corner of 16th and JFK Blvd (across from Love Park! )
First Latinx Pennsylvania Historical Marker Dedicated for Gloria Casarez
A state historical marker commemorating the life and work of the late Latina lesbian civil rights leader and activist Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) will be installed at City Hall on October 8 at noon