PDN List of 2010 Events:
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RECENT -
December 20, 2010
PDN
Executive Director Liz Bradbury &
PDN Board President Patricia Sulivan
Are
awarded the 2010 FACT President’s Awards for their
work in fighting AIDS in the community.
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RECENT -
December 20, 2010
Northampton
Area School Board
Reverses Vote & Reinstates High School GSA
Pennsylvania
Diversity Network spoke with students & faculty, &
contacted the ACLU to help school board members
understand that the US Federal Equal Access requires school
systems to recognize and support Gay/Straight Alliances in
Public Schools. Below: PDN College intern & Northampton
resident Eric Stephen read a statement about legal aspects
of this issue, written by PDN Exec Dir. Liz Bradbury. High
School Student Rebecca Kirschbaum, Pres. of the Gay/
Straight Alliance spoke articulately in favor of the GSA,
and student Michael Allen handed a petition in favor of the
GSA with signatures of over 1/2 the students at the High
School, collected in less than three days, to the School
Board President. Many other students, faculty and parents
spoke in favor, only two people spoke with off-point
arguments against. PDN boardmembers Adrian Shanker, Liz
Bradbury and Patricia Sullivan attended this meeting.
Adrian worked with the ACLU on this issue and issued a
statement to the board in support of the GSA. The School
Board voted 8 to 1 to reinstate the GSA. PDN helped to make
this happen.
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RECENT -
December 18, 2010
MCC, PDN,
Rainbow Families - Kid’s Christmas Party
Santa was there!
at
Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley
930 N. 4th Street, Allentown
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Recent -
December 9, 2010
SEE PHOTO
ALBUM!!!
Muhlenberg
College Students & Carol Ann
Present
a
Wonderful
Drag Show for
College Class Exam at The Stonewall
That
Benefited PDN!!!
Special
thanks from PDN to Prof. Troy Dwyer, all the students,
Carol Ann, Heaven Leigh and The
Stonewall!
Click here to see a full album of all the
fabulous performers
Be sure to click on the first photo to
enlarge it and then scroll through the enlarged
photos.
Click here to see a full 230 photo album
of all the fabulous performers
Be sure to click on the first photo to
enlarge it and then scroll through the enlarged
photos.
Click here to see a full 230 photo album
of all the fabulous performers
Be sure to click on the first photo to
enlarge it and then scroll through the enlarged
photos.
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Recent -
Thanksgiving, 2010
Valley
Gay Press Book Reviewer
A’Ja Lyons visits PDN Headquarters
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Recent -
Saturday, November 20 - 3-6pm
PA
Diversity Begins Anti-Bullying Awareness
At Allentown School District event
The Allentown School
District had its second annual “Fun Day” at
Allentown High School and Pennsylvania Diversity Network
was invited to have one of the tables in the community
information area where about 50 other diverse
organizations, like Lehigh Valley Child Care, Old Allentown
Preservation Assoc., Valley Youth House, A Youth Boxing
Organization, Crime Victims Council, etc. also had tables.
We decided, in the light of all the terrible suicides and
the attention anti-gay bullying is finally getting, we
should provide information on stopping bullying and seek
commitments to fight anti-GLBT hate-language in school.
The key is to be direct about homophobic hate action. If we
don’t address Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
bullying by name, if we let officials water down efforts
and make them against “all bullying,” then we
can be assured that specifically ending anti-GLBT bullying
will be left out. This direct approach has been used
successfully in England.
So we put out 2 sheets that said: Join the Fight to Stop
Homophobic Hate Language in Schools ... Commit to never
again using the word “Gay” to mean something
bad or stupid ... And commit to speaking up to stop someone
else when they do ... Sign Up Here!
And:
How
to Fight Homophobic Bullying and Hate Language in your
school.
1.
NAME IT: Saying
“That’s So Gay ...” or using the word
Faggot - even in fun is homophobic hate
language.
2. EDUCATE: **Explain that
saying these words is demeaning and insulting to Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) people and their
friends and family.
**Teach GLBT History and GLBT Civil Rights as part of your
school's curriculum, including the real meaning of hate
language and how it hurts the community.
3.
CREATE AND FOLLOW POLICY: Adopt rules
that specifically prohibit anti-GLBT hate language, with
named consequences both for those who use it, and for those
who fail to stop it or report it. Impose this policy from
grade school to high school.
THE COOL THING WAS that from the very beginning, nearly
everyone signed...We were thrilled at the number of adults
who were absolutely in favor of fighting anti-Gay bullying
in schools and said so in no uncertain terms. About a
hundred adults signed and took copies of the November
Valley Gay Press. (The only one who patently didn't sign
was a woman wearing a laminated tag that identified her as
a Vice Principal in one of Allentown's schools...We're
looking into that.)
There were many teenagers at the event. They all wanted
beads. Were weren't asking underage people to sign
anything, but what we did ask them to do in exchange for
the beads, was promise to, "NEVER SAY 'THAT'S SO GAY,"
AGAIN." Some young people said sincerely that they never
said it, others agreed to never say it again, and some
hesitated while thinking. One teen really lectured her
friend who was indecisive, explaining at length how rude it
was to say That's So Gay, and why.
While we don't expect every teen who promised, to actually
never use the word Gay in a pejorative way again, we can
say that every young person we talked to thought carefully
about how the word is used. Some, perhaps, for the first
time. Using anti-gay language in schools, even if the child
has no idea how hurtful it is, opens the door to anti-GLBT
bullying. Hearing Gay used derogatorily allows young people
to grow up thinking anti-GLBT discrimination is OK. To
change attitudes, we have to start at a young age...and it
turns out that the parents agree.
We will be sending these parents a special mailing, asking
them to voice further support of this in their children's
schools.
Over 100 families signed up
in support of fighting anti-GLBT Bullying in
schools.
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Recent -
Wednesday, November 17
Kathy
Griffin!!!
At
State Theatre in Easton, PA
PDN
had 30 PDN Member Tickets that were the closest to the
Stage possible.
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get in on special events like this...
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What a great show!!!
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Recent -
See Photos!!! - Tuesday, October 26
East
Stroudsburg University PRIDE GSA
Dragula
Graveyard Bash!
To
Benefit Pennsylvania Diversity Network
OVER
1000 ATTENDED!!!
Featuring
the incomparable MCs Carol Ann and Heaven Leigh!!!
20 Fabulous Acts, and the PDN Photo Project
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS
EVENT!!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS
EVENT!!!
What a terrific event...over
1000 people attended the show at ESU Campus in The
Keystone Room. Tuesday, October 26, 7:30pm - 11:30pm.
20 fabulous college amateur and professional performers,
including Estella Sweet, Gracie Freebush, Scarlett Lettah,
Athena Knight. And featuring incomparable MCs Carol Ann and
Heaven Leigh!!! PRIDE Student organizers graciously
designated Pennsylvania Diversity Network to benefit from
this event. Also included: The projected PA Diversity
Network Photo Project to be included.
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Recent -
Saturday, October 23, 7 to 9pm
PA
Diversity Network and Equality Pennsylvania
Joint Fundraiser Cocktail Party & Show
Diamonz Night Club
1913
West Broad Street, Bethlehem
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Recent -
See Photos! - Saturday, October 16th
PA
Diversity Team
Women's 5k Fight Breast Cancer Classic
CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS
EVENT
CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS
EVENT
PA Diversity Network’s
5K Classic Team had a great time at the
race and the breakfast --
Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered!
Click here to see a Photo Album of the Team, Race and
fabulous Team Brunch!
It's time for us to sign up
for the women's 5k classic to be held on October 16 in
Lehigh Parkway. Don't forget -- this is an event that has
an activity level for everyone! We've got a space for you
on our team if you want to run really far -- 5 miles, if
you just want to run -- 5K, if you are a competitive walker
-- also 5K, or if you would just like to take a gentle 5K
walk in the park with about 5000 of your best friends. This
year, once again, Trish Sullivan has offered to make all
the runners/walkers on the PA DIVERSITY TEAM a sumptuous
post-race breakfast at Trish and Liz's house -- where we
can revel in our accomplishments!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 - RAIN OR SHINE - LITTLE LEHIGH
PARKWAY - ALLENTOWN, PA -- Festivities begin at 9am, but
we’ll gather a bit earlier.
CLICK HERE for full information
and to register. You must register before Oct.
8th.
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Current -
August 25 to November 6
Reception: Wednesday,
September 29
Artist’s
gallery talk at 6 p.m.
The
Pennsylvania Diversity Network
Photo
Project -- 575 Same-Sex Couples:
Facing Inequality
Will be exhibited in its
entirety
at the
Hicks Art Center
Gallery
on the Newtown Campus of
Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Road,
Newtown, PA
Pictures of
Local Same-sex Couples
Put A Face On Marriage Equality
Discrimination
August 25 until November 6, 2010
Reception:
Wednesday, September 29
Artist’s gallery talk
at 6 p.m.
Facing Inequality, was begun in 2006 on National Freedom to
Marry Day (February 12) by PDN Executive Director Liz
Bradbury. Bradbury began taking pictures of local committed
same-sex couples in response to federal and state political
efforts to constitutionally ban legal recognition of
same-sex relationships. The photo project serves to not
only remind the public that same-sex couples in PA cannot
marry, cannot get any rights through civil union, have no
legal recognition and are legally seen by the government as
strangers, but also to put a local face on this
discrimination.
Gallery hours (through September 20): Monday – Friday
-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(gallery closed Labor Day weekend)
Gallery hours (after September 20):
Monday and Friday -- 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday
9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon
Gallery closed on College holidays.
Location:
Hicks Art Center Gallery on the Newtown Campus of Bucks
County Community College
275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA (215) 504-8531
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Recent -
Sunday August 15th
See
Photos!!!!
Click here to see a
huge photo album of this event and all
the new Photo Project Couples!!!
Pennsylvania
Diversity Network booth at
Pride
in the Park
Pride of the Lehigh Valley Festival
at Cedar
Beach Park in Allentown
Volunteers
in the Pennsylvania Diversity Network Booth at the
17th Annual LV Pride Festival got 988 cards signed to
legislators in favor of GLBT rights. And
61 new couples joined the PDN Photo Project.
Special thanks to volunteers:
Eric Stephen, Laura Gutierrez, Anne Huey, Hannah Mesouani,
Trish Sullivan, Mayra Fernadez, Anna and Allie and their
friends,
and PDN Exec. Director Liz Bradbury
Click here to see a huge photo album of
this event and all
the new Photo Project Couples!!! 
Click here to see a
huge photo album of this event and all
the new Photo Project Couples!!!
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Recent -
Sunday August 8th
Pennsylvania
Diversity Network at
NEPA
Pride Celebration
in Kirby
Park, Wilkes Barre
The full
Photo Project was on display. Volunteers got 1100 cards
signed to legislators,
and over 71 new couples joined the Photo Project, which now
tops 500!
See a full photo album of this festival
and
the new photo couples by clicking
here!
See a full photo album of this festival
and
the new photo couples by clicking
here!
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upcoming and recent events
*Recent --
See Photos
Pennsylvania
Diversity Network took part in
Reading
Pride Celebration was on
Sunday
July 18th, Noon to 6pm
CLICK HERE TO SEE A
HUGE PHOTO ALBUM
OF THE READING PRIDE
FESTIVAL
Reading
Pride Celebration at
Centre Park in Reading, PA
Great Day
at the wonderful Reading Pride Celebration! Hurrah for
Reading Pride for the winderful day. At the Pennyslvania
Diversity Network booth - 50 new couples joined the
Pennyslvania Diversity Network Photo Project and 500 people
signed cards to send to their legislatiors in favor of
ENDA, to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, in Support of
Marriage Equality and other pro-GLBT
legislation!
CLICK HERE TO SEE A
HUGE PHOTO ALBUM
OF THE READING PRIDE FESTIVAL
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Recent
- See Photos
June
22, 2010
Doors
open at 6pm. Dessert served at 8:30pm.
See a Huge Photo Album
of this event by clicking here.
PA
Diversity Network/Valley Gay Press
Awards Celebration Night
at
the Brew Works in Allentown
The awards & recognitions will be presented Tuesday
evening, June 22, 2010 in the Hamilton Room of the
Allentown Brew Works, 812 Hamilton Street, Allentown.
Tickets are $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door.
Purchase advance tickets on-line at:www.padiversity.org.
Ticket price includes fabulous hors d'oeuvres, pasta bar,
soft drinks, cash bar, dessert, coffee, and ten free basket
raffle tickets. There will be a silent auction,
entertainment by jazz singer Roberta Meek, and presentation
of the PA Diversity Photo Project. Event begins at 6pm.
Awards ceremony begins at 7:30pm. Dessert served at 8:30pm.
A non-smoking event
See a Huge Photo Album
of this event by clicking here.
Pennsylvania Diversity Network to honor Award Winners for
2010 at June 22 event at Allentown Brew Works. Award
Winners -- Individuals: Ernie Schlegel, DJ Landis;
Organizations: GLEE at Air Products, Kutztown Allies;
Businesses: Diamonz, Allentown Women’s Center.
Special Guest speaker National Transgender Activist Mara
Keisling; Also invited is Senator Arlen Specter in
appreciation for his many years of support for the GLBT
community.
Read all about the award
winners by clicking here!
Keynote
Speaker and Special Award Recipient
National Transgender
Activist and Leader of the Federal United ENDA
Mara Keisling
Read about the award
winners by clicking here
See a Huge Photo Album
of this event by clicking here.
A non-smoking
event
Over
100 people attended!
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Recent
- See Photos
May
16, 2010
Fun
& Fabulous Fundraiser for
FACT, LV Gay Men's Chorus & PA Diversity Network
A
non-smoking event
CLICK HERE TO SEE
A LARGE PHOTO ALBUM OF THIS EVENT
CLICK HERE TO SEE
A PHOTO ALBUM OF KRAZY KARAOKE
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Recent-
See Photos! -- May 23, 2010
Fabulous
Show at Rainbow Mountain
doors
open at 6pm, show begins at 7:30pm, $5 Donation at the
door
PDN
Fundraiser Show at 
Click here to see a
great photo album
of this event!
See a great video of a
Carol Ann and Heaven Leigh number by
CLICKING HERE
Featuring Carol Ann, Heaven Leigh, and the gals of Rainbow
Mt.
A non-smoking event
Click here to see a
great photo album
of this event!
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RECENT
- SEE VIDEO
May
3, 2010
Pennsylvania
Diversity Network's Executive Director
Liz Bradbury debated Don't Ask Don'T Tell on
"Business Matters"on WFMZ TV
CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS
VIDEO
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RECENT
- SEE PHOTOS
April
10th, 2010
Steve
Libby's Birthday Celebration
at the Allentown Brew Works
A SPECIAL
FUNDRAISER FOR PA DIVERSITY NETWORK
THANKS STEVE!!!!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE
PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT
Cover includes appetizers, audio/visual
DJ, door prizes, raffle, cash bar, birthday cake, friends
and fun! Saturday, April 10, 7pm to 10 pm. In the High
Gravity Lounge - 2nd Floor of the Allentown Brew Works, 812
Hamilton Street, Allentown. All Proceeds Benefit PA
Diversity Network. Tickets: $10 all proceeds got o PA
Diversity Network!
Allentown Brew Works is offering $3 Mimosas, $5 Pomegranate
Martinis (which Steve asked to rename PDN-tinis), $3 Bloody
Marys and $4 Flavored Long Islands. Food specials: 1/2
price (more) appetizers and pizzas!!
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RECENT
- SEE PHOTOS
May
2nd, 2010
Mutts and
Minmosa's
A SPECIAL
FUNDRAISER FOR PA DIVERSITY NETWORK
At Cold Nose Lodge in Alburtis, PA
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE
PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT
The Cold Nose Lodge is a wonderful kennel your dog will
love!
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Recent
-- See Great Photos!
March
25th, 2010
Lily
Tomlin at the State Theatre in Easton
PDN
volunteers have stage row and meet and greet tickets for
this event!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTO
ALBUM
BE SURE TO CLICK ON PHOTOS TO
ENLARGE
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Recent -
April 7th
Kutztown
Allies Drag Show
benefit for PDN - 8pm -10pm
CLICK HERE TO SEE
PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT
PA Diversity Network thanks Allies of Kutztown University
for making their 5th annual Drag Show on Wednesday April
7st at 8PM in the Multipurpose Room of the McFarland
Student Union Building on College Blvd. Room 218 a benefit
for PDN. Check put the student amateur and professional
drag performers were wonderful. Special thanks to MC Carol
Ann!!!!
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Recent
- See Photos and Video
February
8, 2010
Freedom
to Marry
Marriage
Equality Events
CLICK HERE for
PHOTOS and VIDEO
See a photo album of the PA Diversity Photo Project in the
Capitol, SB 935 Press Conference with Daylin Leach, and UUC
of Harrisburg FTMD March & Rally
by clicking here
Recent
Friday,
February 12
rriage
Equality Events
CLICK HERE for
PHOTOS and VIDEO of the
MCC FTMD
Court House Action In Allentown
At the
Lehigh County Court House
and
Same-sex Marriage Celebration
Saturday,
February 13
at MCCLV
930 N. 4th St Allentown
PA
Diversity Network participated and sponsered these events
CLICK HERE for
PHOTOS and VIDEO of the
LEHIGH
VALLEY EVENTS
MCCLV
FTMD Court House Action
Feb.
12, 2010,
Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley Marriage
Equality Rally at the Lehigh County Courthouse. Rally at
5th & Hamilton Streets on Friday, Feb, 12, 10 AM
– 12 Noon. Dozens of same-sex couples applied for
marriage licenses - These licenses were denied. Activists
spoke on the street and rallied in front of the courthouse
about marriage equality. There speakers included Liz
Bradbury, PA Diversity Network Executive Director.
MCCLV
FTMD Celebration
February
13
-- MCCLV's 10th Anniversary Interfaith National Freedom to
Marry Worship Service, Saturday, February 13, 2010, at
Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley, 930 N.
4th Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Over a dozen clergy people
representing a variety of faiths were on hand to help
celebrate this special evening. The keynote speaker was
Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, leader of the Universal Fellowship
of Metropolitan Community Churches. Liz Bradbury of PA
Diversity Network also spoke at this event.
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS
AND VIDEOS OF THIS EVENT AND THESE SPEAKERS!
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