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Malcolm Kenyatta, ‘a poor, Black, gay kid from North Philly,’ talks DNC keynote address

Malcolm Kenyatta, ‘a poor, Black, gay kid from North Philly,’ talks DNC keynote address | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, a North Philadelphia native and the only Black, LGBTQ person elected to the state legislature, is giving one of the keynote addresses Tuesday.

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Openly gay politicians seek to make history in 181st

Openly gay politicians seek to make history in 181st | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The similarities between Malcolm Kenyatta and Alex Deering are obvious even before their shared desire to be the next state representative in Philadelphia’s 181st district.
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Office of LGBT Affairs to Host “Pop-Up Love Party” to Counter Anti-Trans Bus

Office of LGBT Affairs to Host “Pop-Up Love Party” to Counter Anti-Trans Bus | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The National Organization on Marriage is planning to bring a bus emblazoned with transphobic messages to Philly on Wednesday.
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Nellie Fitzpatrick Is Leaving LGBT Affairs Office “Within the Next Few Weeks,” Sources Say

Nellie Fitzpatrick Is Leaving LGBT Affairs Office “Within the Next Few Weeks,” Sources Say | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Her replacement is said to be a black queer woman in her 30s with experience in community-based work.
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Historic 'Rainbow Wave' in Philadelphia Council, Judge Races as LGBTQ Candidates Seek First-Ever Elections

Historic 'Rainbow Wave' in Philadelphia Council, Judge Races as LGBTQ Candidates Seek First-Ever Elections | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

No LGBTQ person has ever won election to Philadelphia City Council. Five people running for Philadelphia City Council and two running for Common Pleas judge are trying to make history as part of the...

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Mayor Kenney, LGBT Activists Push Back Against Transgender Military Ban

Mayor Kenney, LGBT Activists Push Back Against Transgender Military Ban | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Mayor decided to honor LGBT veterans following the President's shift in military policy.
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New LGBT affairs director says 'it's time to jump in'

New LGBT affairs director says 'it's time to jump in' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Amber Hikes was just a year into a new job in California when she watched President Barack Obama give his farewell address and felt his words pulling her back to Philadelphia.

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