Starbucks is now facing protests, boycotts and criticism after a Philadelphia branch of the store called police to report two black men for “trespassing,” despite the pair simply waiting for a friend before placing an order. Protesters stormed the st…
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Straight Philly Fans Head to Minneapolis Gay Bar ‘The Eagle’ to Watch the Super Bowl
The Eagle Bolt gay bar in Minneapolis found itself invaded by straight people in town from Philadelphia who had discovered it bore the name of their team. I can confirm a number of Eagles fans here at @eagleBoltbar were drawn by the name. Including a…
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Makes Super Bowl Bet with Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has made a musical Super Bowl wager with the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. According to a press release from BGMC: “If the New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Feb. 4 Super Bowl in…
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Here’s Why Philadelphia’s Diversity, Tourism, and Hospitality Make it the Best Place for Creating LGBTQ Change
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We’re no Merriam-Webster, but if we had to guess 2017’s word of the year, it’d be “resist.” (“Collusion” is a close second.) Now more than ever, organizing, collaborating and innovating is necessary for diverse organizations to continue to make…
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Philadelphia Adds Black and Brown Stripes to Rainbow Flag to Celebrate Racial Diversity: VIDEO
The city of Philadelphia has unveiled a new Pride flag that aims to be more reflective of the LGBT community’s racial diversity. The new flag expands on creator Gilbert Baker’s original design by including black and brown stripes. Amber Hikes, Philad…
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Boxer Yusaf Mack Beats Down Homophobic Twitter Troll at Barber Shop: WATCH
Boxer Yusaf Mack spotted a Twitter troll who had been harassing him for being gay while the troll’s head was in a sink at the LA Clippers barber shop in Philadelphia over the weekend. Mack decided to physically punish the troll in front of cust…
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Philadelphia Human Rights Commission: Gay Bars ‘Created Preferable Environments For White, Cisgender’ Men: VIDEO
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Rights has reprimanded 11 local gay bars for providing “preferable environments for white, cisgender male patrons.” Read the report HERE. The city’s gay bars came under scrutiny last year, after a video showed the…
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Transgender Woman Captures Violent Assault on Facebook Live: WATCH
Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man accused of verbally and physically assaulting a transgender woman. 23-year-old Ryannah Quigley (above) said that when the attacker hurled gay slurs at her, she took out her phone to record the encounter on F…
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HS Football Players Who Sexually Assaulted Teammate on ‘No Gay Thursday’ Settle Case In Plea Deal
Three Philadelphia high school football players who early last year were accused of sexually assaulting a freshman teammate with a broom have pleaded guilty to menacing. The assault took place in October 2015 at Conestoga High School in Pennsylvania…
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Philadelphia Police Seek Person of Interest in Bombing That Injured Gay Man: VIDEO
Philadelphia police have released a photo and video of a person suspected of dropping off a package bomb to a gay man’s home last week. The package was dropped off at the home of Jim Alden on the morning of November 20. Alden suffered injuries to his…
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