Murder trial begins for man who allegedly killed Rem’mie Fells
Dec 4, 2024 · Tim Cwiek has been writing for PGN since the 1970s. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from West Chester State University. In 2013, he received a Sigma Delta Chi Investigative Reporting Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting on the Nizah Morris case.
Here’s what’s happening for Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
Nov 12, 2024 · Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs is partnering with William Way LGBT Community Center, Galaei, Radiance Medical Group, the LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and Fulton Bank to offer a full day of trans-affirming activities on Nov. 20 from 9 …
Nikki Giovanni: Remembering an icon - Philadelphia Gay News
Dec 11, 2024 · Nikki Giovanni, a pioneering Black lesbian poet, essayist, and philosopher, died Dec. 9 at 81 after a lung cancer recurrence. Tributes to Giovanni flooded social media, with notable writers, former students and others posting their meetings with her, excerpts from her poetry and performances she had given.
Lukas Gage: Behind the Smile - Philadelphia Gay News
Nov 5, 2024 · On hit shows such as “Euphoria” and “You,” Lukas Gage has perfected the art of being captivatingly chaotic. Though experiencing a golden shower during the latter’s fourth season might not have been on the actor’s bucket list, it’s on brand for his fearless approach to exploring unconventional territory, which has become a hallmark of his ever-ascending career.
The impact of social media on LGBTQ+ youth mental health, and …
Dec 3, 2024 · A 2023 LGBTQ+ youth report by the Human Rights Campaign found that 55.1% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth screened positive for depression, and those that were transgender or gender-expansive were screened at 60%. Although 9 in 10 felt proud to be LGBTQ+, more than 4 in 10 of them felt critical of their respective identities. The same study reported that 6 in 10 respondents reported being bullied and ...
Horoscopes: Dec. 27, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025 - Philadelphia Gay News
Dec 27, 2024 · Aries: You seek to gain more influence on the world around you and make an impact. You set intentions to create your own reputation as the new moon in Capricorn on Dec. 30 highlights your desire for recognition. As the moon waxes to fullness over the next 29 days, you’ll notice a gradual shift in your outward energy.
Celebrating 48 LGBTQ+ Leaders: A Milestone of Resilience and …
Oct 10, 2024 · Malcolm Kenyatta State Rep. for Philadelphia’s 181st District, Candidate for Auditor General. Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is a barrier-breaking public figure, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color and one of the youngest people to become a member of the PA General Assembly in 2018. In 2022, he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to seek a U.S. Senate seat in ...
Jonathan Bennett on ‘The Groomsmen,’ gay roles and …
Oct 22, 2024 · “The Groomsmen” is a trilogy of sweet (and yes, sometimes corny) interconnected romances set in Philadelphia and abroad. The films, co-written, co-produced, and co-starring the out gay Jonathan Bennett, each revolve around a wedding.
Hung jury in Rem’mie Fells case - Philadelphia Gay News
Dec 13, 2024 · A Philadelphia jury this week was unable to reach a verdict in the murder trial for Akhenaton T. Jones, who allegedly killed trans woman Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells four years ago. But jurors did convict Jones of a misdemeanor: abuse of a corpse, according to court records.
The Mean Gays: Comedy duo goes on tour—and celebrates their …
Oct 9, 2024 · Aaron Goldenberg and Jake Jonez, otherwise known as the Mean Gays, invited us over for “fun” on Sept. 1, 2023—though they really invited the whole world via a viral video on social media.The POV video features the duo rolling their eyes, offering us water for looking “dehydrated,” and questioning when we took the photos on our online profile.