Right across the street from Norris Square Park, at 149 West Susquehenna Ave., sits a small but powerful organization dedicated to helping residents in Philadelphia’s LGBT community. Galaei Philly provides health services such as HIV [continue reading…]
An anonymous letter landed on the Philadelphia District Attorney’s desk in 2012. It described an experience from a member of the Philadelphia Police Department. Two police officers on the job, away from three individuals — [continue reading…]
An influx of Latino and Asian immigrants have added to the city’s sizable black population and new ethnic neighborhoods have emerged in Philadelphia during the past several years. According to a 2008 report from the Brookings Institution, the [continue reading…]
One of Bella Santos’ fears was that she would never be loved. It may not be a common fear for most 17-year-old girls, but it’s one that was even echoed by Santos’ mother. “Gay men [continue reading…]
Father Bruce Lewandowski (above), Vicar for Cultural Ministries, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For the past three years Father Bruce Lewandowski has overseen the Office for Hispanic Catholics as the Vicar for Cultural Ministries at the Archdiocese [continue reading…]
Philly Pride held its 25th annual Parade and Festival on Sunday. Over 160 groups, organizations and vendors were present at the festival, which had over 10 thousand attendees. Pride organizers predicted this year would have [continue reading…]
The David Acosta Revolutionary Leadership Award is presented to a member of the Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community who displays the same revolutionary leadership as the founder of the award, David A. Acosta. [continue reading…]
On April 6, Raices Latino Pride, an organization that promotes awareness and educates the community about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, will celebrate its anniversary. One year ago, Philadelphia did not have an umbrella [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36325514] Caught between two identities. That’s how Elicia Gonzales described one of the largest issues facing the Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Gonzales works as an executive director for Galaei, a non-profit organization [continue reading…]
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