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The Old Bridge Board of Education’s repeal of transgender protections sparks fear and backlash. What does this mean for student safety?
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LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns bill to discriminate against athletes
A bill that would discriminate against LGBTQ+ students by restricting their ability to participate in their school’s sports programs as the gender they identify with was condemned by the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus after a House Education Committee hearing on the proposed Republican legislation, according to the caucus’ co-chair, state Rep. Brian Sims, D-Phila.
Gunnar Montana Presents: Motel Montana
From Gunnar Montana Welcome to the official Indiegogo campaign for Gunnar Montana Productions 2021 production, Motel Montana! Our cast and crew are so excited to welcome you back to a live, in-person Gunnar Montana immersive experience. Rehearsals are already underway and we can’t wait to share this amazing show with you! Motel Montana will be a colorful…
Photos from Litty City
Luna Thee Jawnette and Icon Ebony Fierce show Level Up Bar and Lounge how to twerk!
Bianca Del Rio @ Keswick Theatre
Legendary drag queen, comedian, actor and author Bianca Del Rio brings her Unsanitized Comedy Tour to Keswick Theatre on Saturday, Sept 18.
Philly man sentenced to 25 years for murder of transgender woman
Philadelphia man was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in state prison for the 2019 killing of Michelle “Tameka” Washington, a transgender woman who family and friends said was a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Raising the Steaks
Raising the Steaks!! Hope you’re hungry! #PhillyCheesesteak #RepYourCity
Outfit by @opheliabawdy
Headpiece by @its_miss_elaine
Photo by @joemaccreative
Justice for Nizah Morris
Eighteen years ago, after receiving a courtesy ride from a Philadelphia police officer, Nizah Morris, a Black trans woman, was found hit over the head. She died shortly after. After years of asking for police transparency and answers, Nizah’s murder is still unsolved.
Topcatt Cabaret to Debut at Concourse
Concourse Dance Bar (1635 Market Street) welcomes a brand new monthly variety show that is set to dazzle starting Wednesday, July 28th. Philadelphia Drag Queen Maria TopCatt will host the brand-new TopCatt Cabaret, a star-studded adults-only show with a rotating cast of top drag and burlesque performers. Each month guests can anticipate a new, exciting…
William Way Re-opening Update
They’re excited to be phasing a reopening from now until September when they will return to their full-time pre- pandemic hours.
New Trans and Non-Binary Mural
On July 28, Mural Arts Philadelphia and Morris Home are hosting a free public paint day and celebration. Members of the public are invited to help paint panels of two future murals in a paint-by-number style.
A Woke Jawn’s Guide to Winning a Wet T-Shirt Contest.
The first time I had seen anything close to a Wet T-Shirt contest was on a late night Girls Gone Wild commercial.
New Black and Queer Owned Vegan Café
Black and queer owned ‘LesbiVeggies’ café to serve healthy eating with side of inclusivity
Auditions for ‘Night at the Museum’
Jaffe St. Queer Productions is absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with The Penn Museum for our next big project!
Photos from Philly LOVE Unleashed
Maroon Eyes Philly and Lipstick Diva presented PHILLY LOVE “UNLEASHED” at LevelUp Bar as they celebrate pride month
Plus Philly’s Own DJ Honey
Aiden James Releases new Video – Elixir
Local OUT Singer songwriter Aiden James is releasing his first new music video in over a year: a moody yet dance-forward single called “Elixir,”
RuPaul’s Lala Ri at Drag Brunch
Eric Jaffe, Philly’s Drag Queen of the year, hosts a weekly Drag Brunch at Fabrika. This week, they pulled out all the stops and brought in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 LaLa Ri!
Gridiron Pride
The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League provides a safe space and much more for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
Vendors Wanted – South Jersey Gay Pride
VENDORS WANTED for the 13th Annual South Jersey Gay Pride Festival on Sunday, September 12, 20221 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM at the beautiful Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.* Download our vendor application and regulations. For 13 successful years the South Jersey LGBTQA+ Pride Committee has taken this time to educate our community on prominent issues…
BOS Philly Pride Night Party Photos
The guys from BOS Philly pulled off the biggest party of the year to celebrate Pride Night at the Concourse Bar. Photos by Kay Spence
Philadelphia’s Drag Royalty Celebrates Pride With ‘Young Sheldon’
By Michael Cook, Instinct Magazine Celebrity pop-ups at a drag show are commonplace during Pride month, but it’s rare that the star of one of television’s hottest sitcoms pops into one of Philadelphia’s hottest drag shows. That is exactly what happened though, when Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage (along with his mother) dropped by The City of…
Community Bar Pride Photos
Community Bar in Point Breeze held their first Pride Event. Check out the Photos!
Voorhees Valedictorian’s mic cut
A South Jersey valedictorian had his microphone cut out and his notes crumpled on stage by his principal during his high school graduation speech when he began to touch on his experience as a member of the LGBTQ community.
Dissolution of Philly Pride Presents Press Conference
Abdul-Aliy Muhammad, founder of Black & Brown Workers Co-op, spoke today outside of City Hall in Philadelphia about the need for a new outlook on Philly Pride.
Philly Pride Dissolves
Roiled by community backlash, the organization behind Philadelphia’s largest annual LGBTQ Pride parade and festival for the last 28 years has abruptly dissolved and canceled its forthcoming Pride festivities, The Inquirer has learned. The organizers behind Philly Pride Presents did not respond to multiple phone calls, voice mails, emails, and Facebook messages — which were…