Stonewall pioneer, Public speaker, award winning journalist, and author of the best selling AND THEN I DANCED.
The Nations most awarded LGBT journalist.
Why is the
@ArchPhilly
and its
@ArchbishopPerez
still offering to CURE LGBT people?
@Pontifex
offers his blessings, Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers its LGBT members Hate.
Yesterday
@GovernorShapiro
first budget address. closing words:
“As long as I’m Governor, LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians will have the right to marry who they love and be who they are.
And by the way, it’s long past time we finally pass a nondiscrimination law.”
words into action.
I'm a VERY PROUD Philadelphian here's how you dealt with the hate group "Mom's for Liberty." here's the behind the scenes secret's that met them, and why they left Philly with their tails bewtween their legs.
In London where February is LGBT History month , as the guest of J.P. Morgan Chase. Last night first of three engagements, a panel on LGBT History. Among my panelist last night was singer and recent member of Queen, Adam Lambert.
A new low in Philly politic's. Council at large candidate Eryn Santamoor needs to be accountable for this racist mailer. Also 3.0 and its leader Alison Perelman
It's amazing to me that it has now been one month since the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center and in that time the Center has hosted over 8000 visitor's. To each of you who visit "Take Pride, this is YOUR history."
Saturday night
@DLanceBlack
& Husband, British Olympic diver national treasure
@TomDaley1994
hosted us for a private Dinner Party at Annabel's, On behalf of the U.S. National Parks Service's Stonewall Visitor's Center. Entertainment by Johnny Manuel of America's Got Talent.
Am Humbled that the NY apartment I lived in from 1969-71 has been listed as a LGBT Historic location. Thank you the researchers and historians of the NYC LGBT HISTORIC SITES Project
From this old activist, thank you to my friend
@DLanceBlack
for writing such a powerful film, thank you to
@MichelleObama
, President Obama for believing in Rustin's passion and thank you to Colman Domingo whose portrayal brought this old Stonewaller to tears. SEE THIS
Philadelphia UNION LEAGUE will disgrace itself today by honoring the man who envisioned "Don't Say Gay," banned books, and won't stand up for our democracy. Florida Governor Ron Desantis. SHAME! Corporations, Law Firms is this what you support?
Tomorrow is Election Day join me in making history! Philadelphia is the only big city in America that has never elected an openly LGBTQ councilmember? we can change that by voting for RUE LANDAU for City Council At-Large. Button
#63
ground breaking, amazing project.
@visitphilly
just lifted the curtains on Grit +LoVE Storefronts Project which features original creations by 12 QBIPOC artist that highlight and matches them with 24 Black & Brown-owned businesses This is truely ground breaking Congratul
.
@RuPaul
, stop perpetuating the MYTH that those of us at Stonewall rioted because of Judy Garland. Tonight's episode of
@RuPaulsDragRace
has insulted all members of Gay Liberation Front! We rioted because of the injustice of the NYC Police and the oppression of 2000 years...
William Way community center a historic building that has been a beacon of hope and support for Philly's LGBTQ community for decades. It has provided vital social services, employment counseling, meals for seniors, and many other resources. Stated Congressman Brenden Boyle
Today is the day. Here it is the cover of our 45th anniversary issue. And as I write this it's hitting the streets. It's a collector's copy. Hope you enjoy. Thank you for making us a part of your lives for the past 45 years.
@jonstewart
We in the LGBT community owe a great debt to Jimmy Carter. He was the first American President to acknowledge discrimination against our community, and begin to address it. My heart is saddened today and yet lifted knowing you were with us
Good Monday morning and looking forward to last week of election advertising. As predicted this week wil have lots of negative and false info. But lets all concentrate of our GAYBORHOOD candidate
For City Council at Large
@Rue_Landau
#63
, for Judge
@Wade4Judge
#18
and Chesley
Last night had the honor to address
@NBCOUT
,
@jpmorgan
at 30n Rock in NYC, thanks To my family at
@StonewallNPS
along with the talented Lily Rose who you might recall from The Voice. Happy Pride!
Last night invited to
@GeorgeTakei
musical "Allegiance.' On stage George Showed me how to do the Star Trek sign. Also with us Diana Rodriguez from Pridelive Joseph Galliano, Director of
@QueerBritain
and famed photographer
@Robert
taylor current show in Hampton Court Palace
Today celebrate a realization of a dream the 10th anniversary of The John C. Anderson LGBT Senior Affordable Apts. & thank some of those who made it possible Dan Anders,
@micahmj11
@RepMaryIsaacson
Jacob Fisher Judith Kaplow Applebaum & many more. THANK YOU!
Am honored and humbled to be asked by Governor Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor Austin Davis to serve on their transition team along with a list of old and new friends, sharing Josh's vision of a stronger, safer and more diverse and inclusive Pennsylvania.
CONGRATULATIONS to
@henrysias4judge
for his official endorsement tonight from the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee... This is Historic since Henry could become the nations first trans man judge.
@ByChrisBrennan
honored to announce my participation in Mayor-Elect Charelle Parker's Transition Team, Co-chairing the Immigration and Multicultural Committee with Anuj Gupta. Philadelphia deserves to be the cleanest, greenest, and safest big city in America, while increasing opportunities for
Very Proud to announce Outfest for community unity. Time to celebrate our very special community. We at
@phillygaynews
are proud to have sponsored & organized with
@dmhFUND
,
@visitphilly
,
@TitosVodk
and
@ComcastNBCUCI
. Please tune in Saturday. Please feel free to share
The
@FBI
has asked the public to send them pictures of those who are responsible for yesterdays violent riots. Here they are:
@realDonaldTrump
@tedcruz
The biggest surprise of the day for me came when Senator Street presented me a Certificate of Congratulation from the Pennsylvania Senate for 50 years of service to the LGBT community. Yes that is me getting emotional Thank you Sen. thank you friend
@micahmj11
It is amazing to me that it took a British tabloid to finally get my Gay Liberation Front sister Marsha P. Johnson's story as close to correct that I've ever seen. She'd be proud of this bio.
@DailyMirror
Just returned from an advance screening of
#Harriet
the bio pic of the incredibly inspiring life of Harriet Tubman. As they say out at Theatre's on November 1st. Very emotional, uplifting and needed films at this time in our history.
Happening NOW- This is HISTORY. For the first time in U.S. History a OUT Presidential nominee, Mayor Pete Buttigieg for a Administration Cabinet position, Secretary Of Transportation, is testifying at a hearing at the U.S. Senate to be confirmed.
Awoke this morning & waiting at my desk. PGN has been awarded by the Society of Professional Journalist the 2022 Best Over all non- Daily Newspaper in the nation! Well done PGN staff, and Congratulations to Philadelphia and it's LGBT community.
HBO Max streaming the new 4 part documentary on LGBT History today, "EQUAL." My story that night at Stonewall introduced by Billy Porter, POSE fame, played by actor Cole Daman episode
#4
"Stonewall" It is the first reenactment that truly depicts that night & what my feeling were
1) I don't tweet 20 times a day & obsessively look at twitter
@FredSargeant
so just saw this. People especially the LGBTQ should know who you really are. You were NOT a member of Gay Liberation Front. You only knew Sylvia or Marsha from the street. So please do not speak for GLF.
1/ When it comes to LGB history, I maintain that the truth is out there. This is why I am confident that the hamfisted efforts of historical revisionists, like Mark Segal
@PhilaGayNews
, will be quite unsuccessful. For those of you who don't know Mark, which should be everyone...
I was privileged to be the emcee of
@IsraelinUSA
's
#Pride
Celebration last night, hosted by
@AmbHerzog
marking the end of
#PrideMonth
. It was an amazing celebration of love, inclusion, diversity and tolerance, which are very important elements in today's world. Thank you
@HHS_ASH
Want to thank each and everyone of you who were kind enough to reach out and wish me a Happy Birthday. This birthday is special and I try to explain in this weeks column:
At 73, 55 years of activisim,48 years of PGN, my Future
Pride month is already in full swing. Just did a tech rehearsal for one of the projects I'm proud to be a part of. Amnesty International is filming me having conversations with todays' young LGBTQ+ Activist from around the world to compare what it's like today compared to the
Gritty and I are humbled to announce that this coming Monday The Philadelphia Flyers, and of course Gritty will be honoring PGN at their President's Day Game ... so humbling and and undrstand they have some surprises .... can't wait!
Just had a delightful surprise visit from Catherine Ott, who organized my collection at the Smithsonian American History Museum in DC. and a DEAR friend! Perfect way to top off LGBT History month.
CONGRATULATIONS Alba Martinez, you'll make the city & our community proud! Thank you Mayor Elect Parker for your steadfast belief in inclusion and equality!
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker Announces
Commerce Director
“I am proud to have two exceptionally qualified Latina women
Jimmy Carter The first American President to acknowledge discrimination against the LGBT community, and begin to address it. My heart is saddened today and yet lifted knowing you were with us
Very proud to have worked with Newseum in Washington DC on this exhibit based on LGBT History which opens next week March 8th. It is to =say the lease VERY Impressive!
Audio book launch today on Audible, Apple, Google, Chirp and Libro among others. Price is anywhere from $13.00 -$25.99, BUT you can GET IT FREE on Amazon and Audible,hell, by telling you this I lose royalties, but didn't write this to earn fund. If I were you, I'd get it for free
Another celebratory day at PGN. So Proud of my husband Jason Villemez who for the second year was awarded best Editorial by The Keystone Media Awards. Also awarded for their journalism at PGN were
@VictoriaBrownworth
@KellyBurkhardt
, Michele Zipkin Jen Colletta and yours truly.
You're invited to meet the next Mayor at an LGBT Mayoral meet and greet. No speeches just a social where you can directly chat with the candidates. Proud to be one of the organizers and hope to meet and chat with you next Monday night at our Community Center.
Larry was a firebrand when our community needed one He will long be remembered for his fight to get the government and medical science to focus on HIV/AIDS What the government and Science learned from that effort, are being utilized today in the fight against corona virus legacy
If you demonstrated outside
@Goldie
's in Philly, you participated in an antisemitic act. I’m obviously opposed to Hamas's kidnappings in Israel, but wouldn’t be demonstrating outside a Palestinian own restaurant since Hamas does not represent all Palestinians. There is a
Happy LGBT History month. Am humbled to share with you a column that took three years to write. Thanks to my GLF sisters and Brothers for their input.
@LGBTHistory
At a
@JPMorgan
chase reception last night mat
@OutandEqual
met Paul Oakley Stovall, originally played George Washington on Broadway in Hamilton, BUT we discovered our mutual passion for LGBTQ History and might work on a project together.
Today the official release of the long anticipated New York Public Library's"Stonewall Reader" was shocked to see my quote is the entire back cover. A VERY HUMBLING experience Congratulations to the other contributors especially my GLF sisters and brothers.
#LGBt
#LGBTQoftwitter
So if you were wondering what happen after President Biden made his speech at the opening at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center... He took some pic's back in the Visitor's Center with Jason and myself for pic's.
If you know of any LGBT for Trump person that participated in the insurrection and violence at the Capital, PLEASE report them to your local law enforcement for prosecution.
Breaking News: Kay Lahusen, LGBT pioneer dies at 91
LGBT pioneer and my dear friend Kay has passed. Kay was our first LGBT photo journalist, an author and partner of her beloved Barbara Gittings. she had a passion and spirit that encouraged many of today’s LGBT. activist.
Since 1976,
@PhillyGayNews
has championed the voices of the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia and across the country. Proud to celebrate their recent award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and historical marker, on the House floor today.
Keep making
#goodtrouble
!
Thank you sponsors of my U.K. Speaking tour
@PEARSONEDNW
@unisom
&
@medway_pride
for your hospitality. Presented me with LGBT Icon Alan Turning British Government's officially issued 50 pound note Framed and along with a portrait they had commissioned Will cherish!
@OutandEqual