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July 14, 2022 Photo of the Week ACT UP Philadelphia members Amy Walker Eckert and Inja Coats standing next to an ACT UP Coffin labeled in masking tape "A State of Emergency" and "[How] Many More[?]" at World AIDS Day/Day Without Art at John F. Kennedy Plaza (a.k.a. Love Park), December 1, 1993. Photo by Harvey Finkle

What's ahead: Queer Ecologies Bearded Dozen Summer Vibes MorningsOut Non-Binary People's Day Queer Art: Past and Present Paths to Parenthood Giovanni's Room Book Talk Trans Wellness Conference Facebook Twitter Instagram Speaking Out for Equality is an online exhibit produced by the John J. Wilcox Jr. Archives that tells the courageous story of the struggle for LGBT civil rights in the courts and in the streets.

Bearded Dozen Anniversary July 14 at 6 PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House You're invited to a belated, belated party to celebrate years 10, 11 & 12 of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret and to thank YOU for all your love and support over the years. There will be drinks, there will be music from artists from Philly, Paris and Mexico City, and there will be opportunities to take home pieces of bearded history.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to Edith@BeardedLadiesCabaret.com with any needs that they can support.   MorningsOut - The Music Game July 19 at 10:30 AM at William Way  This is a fun game where players try to guess names of songs and the musical artists. You'll also hear the lyrics, and will have to use your knowledge to find the missing word.  MorningsOut is William Way's social group for GBT men 50 and older, with outings, speakers, and special events. If you wish to receive an email on upcoming events, email the group at MorningsOutWWCC@gmail.com. Queer Art: Past and Present: Contemporary Queer Artists of Color July 20, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM (virtual) As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way LGBT Community Center are proud to present Queer Art: Past and Present, a series of lectures exploring Queer art histories and contemporary practices and aesthetics through the voices of five renowned art historians and artists.  This session will mostly draw on contemporary examples (1980s onwards) alongside some historical sources that aim to shed light on transnational perspectives on queer, feminist, and transgender artmaking and aesthetic theory. Questions can be directed to Vita Litvak, Fleisher’s Director of Education, at vlitvak@fleisher.org   Book Talk at Giovanni's Room Saturday, July 16th at 6pm Continue the 2022 Pride season into July! Join Philadelphia Asian & Queer on July 16 at the historic LGBTQ+ bookstore Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room, for a reading by Michael Dumlao, author of The Wisdom of Guncles, a collective work of stories highlighting the familial relationships of people in the LGBTQ+ community.       These are difficult times. There's help there when you need it. Here are some useful resources: Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline 215-686-4420 LGBTQ National Hotline 888-843-4564   Philadelphia Hate Crimes Hotline 215-686-8931   Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860 WWCC Peer Counseling 267-416-0451 Sage National LGBT Elder Hotline 877-360-5428 DONATE From art exhibitions to knitting, to meetings, to concerts, there's always something happening at the Center! CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL PROGRAM CALENDAR. Forward Share Tweet

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