Monthly Archives: August 2007
Philadelphia City School District Drops Recognition Months From Its Calendar
After major controversy over adding October as Gay and Lesbian history month last year, the Philadelphia School District has succumbed to anti-gay pressure. Earlier this month, the school district announced that instead of sticking with their decision to keep Gay and Lesbian history month on the calendar, they have decided to remove all recognition […]
The Black Gay Men’s Leadership Council Turns 2
September 15, 2007 marks the 2 year anniversary of the BGMLC. On September 15th, 2005 the first meeting of a group of Black gay men in Philadelphia concerned about the lives of Black gay men took place. From that meeting, the then unnamed organization formed. On February 1, 2006, we formally became […]
Where is there to go for Black folk who want to chill and hear good music?
Club Platinum was rumored to be closed, but I called there today 8/26 and they were OPEN. What is left for African American men to do after work or on a Saturday night? ( Key West?) Why does KW charge a cover? Remember the days of Voodoo, Allegro 2, Smart Place and Stars? […]