Category Archives: GLBT

Bronx Community Pride Center Closes After Former Director’s Arrest

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Phil Velez

About two days after news that the former director of the Bronx Community Pride Center was charged and arrested for possibly embezzling $338,000, the board of directors of the LGBT non-profit organization today announced the closing of its doors effective … Continue reading →

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Latino Gay Poets & Writers

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Phil Velez

There are some incredible Latino gay poets and writers making their mark in the New York City scene. Some have been around for a while and others are just starting out. In either case, there is an enormous amount of … Continue reading →

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Jorge Steven López Mercado

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Phil Velez

Tonight I attended the New York City vigil and memorial service for Jorge Steven López Mercado. His horrific and senseless murder has been covered by My Feet Only Walk Forward and Blabbeando. Below are three pictures taken at the West … Continue reading →

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New York City Politics – My Personal Endorsements

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I’ve always been interested in politics. I’m a lifelong Democrat and have not seriously considered voting otherwise. I’ve never voted for Michael Bloomberg and do not plan to vote for him this fall. I never related to the billionaire financial … Continue reading →

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7 GLBT Latino Bloggers to Watch

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Phil Velez

Today, while glancing through the Twitterverse, I saw a mention of me in a reference to Latino GLBT blogs. I thought it was cool, but also quite interesting since my blog is not GLBT specific. Though I was thinking of … Continue reading →

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