PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Equality Forum, the annual LGBT global summit, launches in Philadelphia on Monday.
A week of events have been planned. Issues involving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community will be highlighted by panels, workshops, film screenings, art exhibits, tributes, and a special dinner Saturday night at the National Constitution Center.
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“We presenting a national Role Model award to Daniel Hernandez junior and he is the University of Arizona senior who was volunteering for Congressman Gabrielle Giffords and literally stepped in harm’s way to, I think, save her life,” said Malcolm Lazin, Founder and Executive Director of Equality Forum.
Lazin also says many of the events and activities will focus on young people.
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The week wraps up on a high note on Sunday with SundayOUT! at the Piazza with live entertainment and vendors. For a list of events, go to equalityforum.com
Reported by Karin Phillips, KYW Newsradio
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