LGBTQ
Philadelphia ballroom scene takes center stage in new Gayborhood mural
The massive mural sits on 13th street between Pine and Spruce Streets.
6 months ago
How Democrats flipped a Central Bucks School Board embroiled in controversy
CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.
6 months ago
Listen 1:21Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people
The move is part of a larger nationwide effort of expanding parental oversight of schools, which saw a swell of energy in Florida last year.
6 months ago
NHL lifts ban on rainbow-colored Pride Tape, after a player defied it
It's up to hockey players to decide if they want to use the brightly colored tape, the NHL now says. The move comes days after an Arizona Coyotes player flouted the league's c
6 months ago
Cherry Hill dad sues state, district over policy keeping schools from outing transgender students
The suit challenges guidance issued by the Education Department, which does not mandate that school staff notify parents of their child’s gender identification.
6 months ago
OURfest photos: Philadelphia hosts first-ever National Coming Out Day parade
Produced by Galaei as a replacement for Outfest, the inaugural event was filled with floats, music, and LGBTQ+ pride.
7 months ago
Bisexuality as a ‘superpower’: Delaware advocates share stories, challenges, and triumphs
"Having the ability to love so many different people is such a blessing," said Kariselle Snow.
7 months ago
People’s Light launches queer playwriting program with a horror story
People’s Light will foster new plays written about the intersection of race and sexuality. It starts with “Bonez,” a blood-splattered horror play.
7 months ago
Listen 1:28South Street businesses lend a hand to Fringe Festival’s queer-friendly cabaret
Late Night Snacks, now in its sixth year, has popped up in a vacant storefront. The business district would like the property to be a performance space permanently.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14A Philly dancer’s killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face
Hundreds of people gathered in Sibley's hometown of Philadelphia for his funeral on Tuesday, where they remembered him as a passionate dancer and dedicated friend.
9 months ago
Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws
Several Shakespeare plays use suggestive puns and innuendo, and it is implied that the protagonists have had premarital sex in “Romeo and Juliet.”
9 months ago
Friends gather in Philadelphia to remember O’Shae Sibley, killed in a confrontation over dancing
Sibley's friend Otis Pena called Sibley “a beacon of light.”
9 months ago
NYC high school student charged with hate-motivated murder in killing of O’Shae Sibley
Sibley's death has sparked outrage and prompted tributes from celebrities including Beyoncé and Spike Lee.
9 months ago
Shamir will headline the July 22 festival, which seeks to highlight the DIY spirit of Philadelphia’s music scene.
9 months ago
Stonewall Sports National Tournament & Summit in Philadelphia this weekend
Athletes will be competing across eight sports including kickball, dodgeball, tennis, and billiards at the Stonewall National Tournament & Summit.
10 months ago