Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced new legislation to require New York State to collect and maintain data related to the sexual orientation and gender identity of New Yorkers diagnosed with COVID-19. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: LGBTQ
Senator Brad Hoylman Responds To FDA Rule Limiting Gay Men’s Ability To Donate Blood
Today, the FDA announced plans to loosen restrictions on gay men who are interested in donating blood. Senator Brad Hoylman issued the following statement in response: Continue Reading →
Health Department Will Add Third Non-Binary Gender Category To NYC Death Certificates
The Health Department announced that starting next year, death certificates will include an “X” option for New Yorkers who do not identify as male or female. Continue Reading →
Chancellor Carranza And Others Announce Second Annual Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship
Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, New York Yankees, and Stonewall Inn today announced that applications are open for applicants from Harlem to Hollis for the 2020 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship. Continue Reading →
Uptown’s Jackson, Rosenthal And Others File Amicus Brief In Support Of LGBTQ Workers
The de Blasio Administration today announced New York City, Los Angeles and a coalition of 66 local governments across the nation have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue Reading →
Video Shows Arsonist Torching Rainbow Flags At Bar In Harlem
New video shows what police are calling a hate crime outside one of the only gay bars in Harlem our source reports. Continue Reading →
Alvin Ailey Pride Is Fierce All Month Long
Pioneering dancer, choreographer, founder, and LGBT icon Alvin Ailey will forever be remembered for taking a stand for equality, shining a spotlight on social justice.
Macy’s Celebrates Pride + Joy With The LGBTQ Community From Harlem To Hollis
Macy’s long-standing commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion is punctuated this June by its nationwide celebration of National Pride Month. Continue Reading →
