LGBTQ
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Taking PRIDE in Our Grief: Exploring Grief, Substance Use & Loss in LGBTQ+ Community
Online , United StatesThis Pride month, we would like to acknowledge the grief that can often accompany the joy of honoring one’s gender and sexual identity. While being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can bring freedom, connection and acceptance, one also faces social stigma, discrimination, shame and increased violence. Statistics collected from the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicate that LGBTQ+ folks are at roughly twice the risk of developing a substance use disorder as their cis, heterosexual counterparts. It is also more difficult to openly grieve a loss or practically honor [...]
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Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (Online)
Online , United StatesJoin thousands of transgender, non-binary, gender-variant people and their allies when they come together in the name of trans wellness in all senses of the word at the largest FREE conference in the world. The BH Department from Mazzoni Center will be conducting free screenings on Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm
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Summer Vibes: A Celebration of Trans Joy
Online , United StatesJoin the William Way’s Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center for a block party celebration of trans joy with live entertainment, food, vendors, and more! For more information visit: www.waygay.org For more information, contact the Office of LGBT Affairs at lgbtinfo@phila.gov
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Transgender Day of Visibility 2023 Flag Raising Event Toolkit
North Apron at Philadelphia City Hall 1401JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Friday, March 31st @ noon, the Office of LGBT Affairs will host a Flag Raising Event honoring Transgender Day of Visibility at the City Hall North Apron Flag Poles. In addition to raising the Transgender Pride flag; this year’s program will include speakers from across Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community sharing the many ways they’re making an impact in our city. Speakers will remind our attendees what’s at stake as the trans community faces increasing attacks on our trans young people, trans athletes, and trans communities across the country. We’ll share [...]
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