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EX-CHIEF OF PHILADELPHIA HIV GROUP SENTENCED TO YEAR IN PRISON FOR $139K THEFT
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The former executive director of COLOURS Inc., a Philadelphia group that provides HIV prevention programs for LGBT people of color, has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison for stealing roughly $139,000 from the organization, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Full Story. [3/3/10]
EQUALITY FORUM 2010: 45 PROGRAMS, PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Philadelphia __ "Equality Forum 2010 with Africa as the international focus will be our best-ever annual forum," stated Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director, Equality Forum.
The weeklong national and international forum will be held from Monday, April 26 to Sunday, May 2 in Philadelphia. There is no registration fee and all substantive panels are free.
"SundayOUT! at The Piazza will take a GLBT festival to a new plateau," stated Lazin. "With The Piazza's professional stage and jumbotron, SundayOUT! will have seven hours of diverse and exciting entertainment featuring the best of our community." The Piazza is a cutting edge urban entertainment location created in the classic design of an Italian piazza. The Piazza in trendy Northern Liberties has restaurants, bars, cafés and unique retail with free parking and easy access by car and public transportation.
Special Events Highlights:
International Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center
Brian Sanders Dance Tribute at the Merriam Theater
11th Annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit featuring photographers Richard Renaldi and Marc Yankus, in collaboration with The University of the Arts
Program Highlights with national and international leaders:
Obama GLBT Appointees Panel
Conversation with Governor Ed Rendell
National Sports Panel
National Legal Panel
Two Documentary Films:
Preacher's Sons, including Q & A with filmmaker C.. Roebuck Reed
OUT in the SILENCE, including Q & A with filmmakers Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer
Nine Parties including:
11th Annual Girl Fever
Three SundayOUT! parties at The Piazza
For a complete schedule of events, visit www.equalityforum.com.
> Full Story. [1/20/10]
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