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The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus traces its history to 1981, when founder Gerald Davis and three other members toured Philly's gay bars at Christmastime, singing carols. The chorus gave its first official concert performance on April 25, 1982, at the DCA club (now Voyeur) in Philadelphia. PGMC grew modestly but steadily throughout the 1980s.
The Mazzoni Center, established in 1979, is the only healthcare provider in Philadelphia that operates specifically for the LGBT community. The center's array of HIV/AIDS-related and general health services benefit over 30,000 individuals annually. Community programs are open to the public that include focus groups and outreach programs.
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund logo. The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) is a community foundation whose mission is to support the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and straight-allied communities in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
The Pittsburgh Pride Parade 2024 makes it way across the Andy Warhol Bridge in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
According to a search of Newspapers.com, an online archive of more than 26,000 newspapers, the first mention of “Pride Month” was in a June 5, 1972, issue of Pennsylvania’s Delaware County ...
Official recognition: The first Pride marches were held a year later in 1970, but official recognition of Pride Month by the U.S. government came much later. In 1999, President Bill Clinton ...
The Spruce Street Singers was a gay men's chorus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Co-founded by Stephen Ng in 1985, [ 1 ] they had several directors, including Jonathan Palant (2001-2002). [ 2 ] Their farewell concert was on November 19, 2005 at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia.
Observed in June, Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection and remembrance. It's also a time to spotlight LGBTQ voices and members of the community including historymakers like Harvey ...