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Former Congressman Speaks On Change In Attitude Toward LGBT Community

When former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank was a kid the idea of gay couples living openly and getting married was but a dream.

2013/05/04

Artist Vuth Lyno along with two portraits of gay Cambodian men who painted their face, in part, to hide their identity. (Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Equality Forum Art Exhibit Zooms In On Gay Male Experience In Cambodia

The exhibit is free and on display through May 7th at the William Way Community Center at 13th and Spruce Streets.

2013/05/03

Annual LGBT Rights Conference Opens in Philadelphia

But even as the American public becomes more accepting of the LGBT community, Pennsylvania has been slow to make a move when it comes to same-sex marriage or to expand LGBT civil rights.

2013/05/02

(Mariela Castro, in Feburary 2013. Credit: Adalberto Roque/ AFP/ Getty Images)

US State Dept. Relents, Will Allow M. Castro To Visit Philadelphia From Cuba

It was announced last week that the State Department would not allow Mariela Castro, daughter of Raul Castro and niece of Fidel, to travel from New York to Philadelphia for Equality Forum’s international LGBT civil rights summit.

2013/04/30

Castro’s Daughter Denied Permission To Visit Philadelphia For Upcoming Conference

Equality Forum executive director Malcom Lazin says Mariela Castro accepted an invitation several months ago to speak at the conference and receive an award on May 4.

2013/04/25

Local Organization Happy To See Wider Observance of LGBT History Month

October is LGBT History Month, and individuals and organizations are invited to explore an online trove of information about distinguished members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

2012/10/02

(A City of Philadelphia street sign pays homage to a gay rights pioneer. Credit: Mike Dunn)

In Philadelphia’s ‘Gayborhood,’ Testimony To A Gay Rights Pioneer

A community choir heralded the dedication of the block of Locust Street between 12th and 13th Streets as “Barbara Gittings Way.”

2012/10/01

Supporters Line Up For Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Gay Rights Activists Declare ‘National Same-Sex Kiss Day’ At Chick-Fil-A

Just two days after hundreds of thousands of customers showed support for Chick-Fil-A restaurants, gay rights activists and supporters are having “National Same-Sex Kiss Day.”

2012/08/03

Equality Forum Addresses Issues Facing LGBT Community

Dozens packed into an auditorium at the National Constitution center for an Equality Forum panel discussion on the issues facing the LGBT community.

2012/05/04

Equality Forum Begins Wednesday

Known as the Global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) summit, The Equality Forum, held every year in Philadelphia celebrates its 20th anniversary.

2012/04/30

(Pres. Obama shakes hands with gay rights activist Frank Kameny on June 17th after signing a memorandum on federal benefits and non-discrimination. Credit: Alex Wong/ Getty Images)

Pioneering Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny Dead at 86

The man credited as being this country’s first gay rights activist, and who made Philadelphia a base for his fight, has died.

2011/10/12

("Two Seasons - Andrew" is one of the portraits in the "Transportraits" show now on display at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.)

Photo Exhibit At UArts Explores Gender Concepts Through Portraits

A thoughtful exhibit has opened at the University of the Arts, on South Broad Street in Philadephia: an examination of gender identity through portraits of transgendered men.

2011/04/27

(Equality Forum, a weeklong summit focusing on the LGBT community, begins in Philadelphia on Monday. Credit: Equalityforum.com)

Equality Forum Launches In Philadelphia

Equality Forum, the annual LGBT global summit, launches in Philadelphia on Monday.

2011/04/25

Philadelphia Gay Leader Praises White House About-Face On Gay Marriage

Gay rights activists in Philadelphia and elsewhere are praising President Obama’s decision to stop supporting the “Defense of Marriage Act.” That’s the federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriages.

2011/02/24

(Wednesday's flag-raising ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall.)

Philadelphia Honors LGBT History Month With A Rainbow Flag

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Mayor Nutter joined members of the city’s gay and lesbian community in a flag raising on Wednesday: a rainbow flag, now flying at City Hall in honor of LGBT History Month. The […]

2010/10/06