Thanks to the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association and the Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Foundation, I got to spend the weekend of March 13-15 in Philadelphia, attending the 2015 LGBT Media Journalists Convening, a gathering of LGBT editors, publishers, reporters and bloggers working specifically in the LGBT media.
I learned a great deal, had my eyes opened to some new perspectives and got to meet, in person for a change, a number of professional journalists I have long admired. I also had the chance to wander around downtown Philadelphia, a city I had never visited before. I was fascinated by that beautiful city filled with history and with — at least in my experience there — friendly, helpful people.
I wanted to share a little of my experience by sharing a few of the many photos I took there. This bunch were taken on Friday and Saturday. Watch for photos from my Sunday sojourn, which will include photos of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Street violinist playing at Rittenhouse SquareAn alley off Rittenhouse square. Allies in Philadelphia fascinated me.Doors at Church of the Holy TrinityChurch of the Holy TrinityGuitarist in the park at Rittenhouse SquareI was also fascinated by the juxtaposition of old vs. new.The proprietor of The Black Sheep had green tutus for sale for those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.The lobby of the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, host hotel for the convening.Another view of the Radisson Blu lobbyPanelist Dr. Scout with CenterlinkTransGriot blogger Monica Roberts of Houston, rightEliel Cruz-Lopez with the Advocate, Diane Anderson-Minshall with the Advocate and freelancer Brynn TannehillNellie Fitzpatrick with the Philadelphia Mayor’s OfficeSmoke breakPhiladelphia City Hall in the rainPhiladelphia City HallPhiladelphia City HallCelebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a bagpiper at Fergie’s Pub.Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a bagpiper at Fergie’s Pub.Looking down Broad Street to the Philadelphia City HallLittle Pete’s used to be Dewey’s Lunch Counter, and it was the site of the first documented protest against anti-trans discrimination, when protestors staged sit-ins in 1965.Another of those fascinating allies, only this one was a street
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