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Philly Pride 2021 Updates
UPDATED: 4/29 – COVID has changed a lot of events, Check in to see what the latest on Philly Pride is!
HEROES 2021
In recognition of the HEROES working to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, DVLF has enlisted former honoree, Malcolm Kenyatta of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, to host this year’s ceremony. It is a virtual event being held on May 2, 2021. Your support for the event is invaluable to help DVLF fulfill our mission. You may…
Greg Yorgey-Girdy Running for Philadelphia’s First Gay, Black Judge
From OUT.com Greg Yorgey-Girdy is running for judge for Municipal Court in Philadelphia, a city with a historically broken justice system. If elected, he would be the first out gay Black man elected to judge in Municipal Court history. An experienced attorney with nearly two decades focusing on litigation, conflicts, and compliance, Yorgey-Girdy says he…
Vaccines at the William Way
The William Way LGBT Community Center is excited to partner with our friends at Philadelphia FIGHT to continue to get members of the LGBTQ+ communities vaccinated! We are currently registering members of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ communities for a vaccine event on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. If you are an adult (age 18+) and live or work in Philadelphia please call us at…
Ashley Coleman Announced as New Executive Director of GALAEI
After a robust and thorough search, GALAEI is elated to announce Ashley L. Coleman as the new Executive Director of GALAEI . Ashley brings more than 20 years of experience in social justice and racial equity.
Jonathan Lovitz running for Brian Sims’ Seat
From the Philadelphia Gay News….. LGBTQ community leader Jonathan Lovitz announced on April 19 his candidacy for State Representative of the 182nd District seat. Lovitz has been the Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the past five years. In 2020, he co-organized PhillyVoting.org, an initiative to strengthen voting in the Black and LGBTQ community.…
Every episode of Colton’s gay reality show leaked
As The Bachelor Star, Colton Underwood, comes out of the closet, we ask, is the word ready for him to have his own show?
Philly’s own Tip Popp shows what the show might look like:
Photos from Level Up’s White Party
Level Up shared some photos from their recent White Party.
PGN Turns 45!
The 45th anniversary of the Philadelphia Gay News is today and their anniversary issue is out!
William Way COVID-19 Clinic
The April 6 clinic is among the first pop-up vaccination events specifically geared toward queer and trans Philadelphians. William Way first opened slots last week to people who receive regular services at the community center. Though it’s been posting on social media and sharing via email, the center is still working to fill its 200…
