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Westchester County, N.Y. (July 3, 2019) – Crowne Plaza White Plains, in conjunction with The LOFT LGBTQ People Center, presented a unique photo exhibit to celebrate Identity Month and grant a nod to Stonewall’s 50th milestone anniversary. Stonewall is considered the birth of the latest LGBTQ movement; during the 1969 Stonewall Riots, 500 people held a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square in Manhattan.

The exhibit in the Crowne Plaza lobby featured photographs commemorating LGBTQ Self-acceptance with historic images from the Stonewall event and photos of various Westchester/New York Pride demonstrations and achievements throughout the years. Hotel guests and the general public were able to view the gallery through June 30 and attend Pride-themed Content Hour at the hotel’s Mix Cocktail Bar &am

lgbtq westchester june 3 2019

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Homosexual Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as “Gay Pride Day,” but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the “day” soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, celebrations contain pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the society. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the society who have been missing to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, fluid and transgender individuals contain had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. — Library of Congress

Research suggests that LGBT individuals tackle health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBT persons has been as

LGBTQ: Get your Pride on in White Plains, Yonkers, Haverstraw

As New York Urban area hosts World Pride events this June, Lower Hudson Valley communities join in with their own brand-new and historic celebrations. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riot and the events recognize Fresh York's role in the fight against LGBTQ discrimination.

50 YEARS AFTER STONEWALL: Recent threats, still pride in the LGBTQ community

Plenty of events are also position to start next month throughout the Lower Hudson Valley — some in locales that have noted Pride for decades and others that are just starting official events.

  • Westchester: For the first time, the County of Westchester plans to fly the LGBTQ Event Flag, or rainbow flag, next to the front steps of the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. A ceremony is slated for 11:30 a.m. June 2; the flag is expected to remain flying through the month of June.  The LOFT Society Center's Westchester Pride 2019, an official part of Nature Pride 2019, takes place from 12-5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Court Street/Renaissance Plaza in downtown White Plains. Westchester, which owns Rye Playland, also plans a Pride Day at the amusement park along

    CONSUMERS’ COMMITTEE
    Tuesday, June 18, 2019 1:10PM – 3:10PM
    LGBT Center, 208 West 13th Street, NY, NY
    MINUTES

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    Planning Council Members Present: Billy Fields (Co-Chair), Lisa Best (Co-Chair), Atif Abdul-Haaq, Randall Bruce, Paul Carr, Charmaine Graham,Saul Reyes (Consumer At Large), John Schoepp
    Committee Members Absent: Asia Betancourt, Maria Diaz, Justin LiGreci, Monique Mackey, Jesus Maldonado, Malaya Mañacop,
    NYCDOHMH:  David Klotz, Jose Colon-Berdecia, Kristina Rodriguez, Kimbirly Mack
    NYSDOH AIDS Institute: Tracy Hatton
    Others: Ron Joyner, David Martin, Leonardo Ruiz, Rob Walker

    Agenda Item # 1: WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS  

    Billy Fields and Lisa Best, Consumers Committee Co-Chairs, opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence.  The May 21, 2019 minutes were approved with no changes.  The Committee sent their thoughts and prayers to Darryl as he deals with family issues.

    Agenda Item # 2: Public Comment  

    Billy distributed a recruitment flyer for training to change into a census employee.   Lisa announced that the Westchester County government formally commended LGBTQ

    LGBTQ Pride Month Resources

    A library-curated list of education and lobbying groups and projects, as well as books, feature films and documentaries obtainable through the Westchester Library System.

    National Organizations

    Equality Forumhttp://www.equalityforum.com/ Equality Forum coordinates LGBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high-impact initiatives and presents the largest annual national and international LGBT civil rights summit.

    GLAADhttps://www.glaad.org/ GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.

    Lesbian Herstory Archiveshttps://www.lesbianherstoryarchives.org/ The Lesbian Herstory Archives exists to collect, preserve and provide access to records of Lesbian lives and activities. It is home to the world’s largest collection of materials by and about Lesbians and their communities.

    Trevor Projecthttps://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing cris