AMPLIFYING is most used word in Pennsylvania*
Our friend Vannevar shared this image with us today. Read it closely. We’ll accept this acknowledgement in the spirit with which it was intended.
https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/state_word_map.png
Roots Pride Organizes Final Edition Weekend June 3 & 4
Roots Pride will host their final events this weekend to highlight the success of the past three years and the transformative power of resistance. We hope to see everybody that worked so hard to make Roots Pride a reality and all those who will carry on the legacy of standing up for queer and trans […]
#AMPLIFY LGBTQ Families, 40 Parents Share Their Experiences
Once again in honor of the 12th Annual Blogging for LGBTQ Families Day, I am sharing #AMPLIFY posts from parents, step parents and grandparents and other caretakers of children. Blogging for LGBTQ Families Day is meant to bring together people who are LGBTQ as well as our families and allies. It’s a celebration of LGBTQ families […]
Renaissance City Choir Pride Concert June 3 & 4 #PghPride
Start off your Pride month celebration with a powerful and important annual event from Renaissance City Choir – the Pride Concerts Two performances in the East Liberty Presbyterian Church Courtyard Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4, both at 4pm Tickets range from $10 for students to a $50 VIP package. General tickets are $25. […]
Update on Highland Park Reservoir Ducklings – Why Is The Water Level So Low?
Last week, I blogged about a situation in the Highland Park Reservoir – ducklings were dying and their bodies left floating in the water. We have a positive update, but lots of questions. First, the good news. Another set of hatchlings (5 in total) seem to be doing well so far. Mama duck is scooting […]
Ten Clothing Donation Tips for the #AMPLIFY @GWSWPA Collection Event
We are hosting a collection of items to be donated to Goodwill – we receive a $.10/pound of usable donations. So you can pass along your extra stuff to a great LGBTQ friendly organization AND help fund our work. This will be a series of posts leading up to that collection with tips and suggestions, […]
The Tragedy of Dakota James and Overlooking Other Violent Epidemics
This post began as a Facebook post as I reflected on the outpouring of skepticism around the autopsy findings in the death of Dakota James. The autopsy declared his death an accidental drowning, suggesting he fell into the water on his own. His family rejects that finding and insists that there must be more of an […]
More Info on How to Donate Items to the Children of Kala Thomas #SayHerName
You have generously helped Kala’s family reach 10% of their crowdfund goal to meet the needs of her four children in 24 hours. Kala had two sets of twins. The eldest are 8 years old and the babies are 3 months old. Please consider a modest donation to ensure that the family does not have […]
August, 46, Feels Separate as a Black Gay Man #AMPLIFY
Name: August Age: 46 County of Residence: Allegheny, formerly Dauphin Pronouns: He How do you describe your identity? Homosexual. Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? I was by myself and my brother has been my biggest support. As for the LGBT community on a whole, it has proven to be […]
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