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Online Event: OutFest For Community Unity

Online. At Mazzoni Center , 21 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA. United states.

Saturday October 10 2020, 6:00pm

Online Event: OutFest For Community Unity

October 10, 2020 - 6:00PM to 7:30PM EST

On Saturday, October 10th at 6:00 p.m., local organizations, individuals, and performers will celebrate Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community with a 90-minute virtual event called “OutFest for Community Unity.” The livestream will be available to view on YouTube and other outlets, and it will feature a mix of performances, messages from organizations, and individual shows of support for the LGBTQ community.
 
Participating organizations include Galaei, Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers, William Way LGBT Community Center, and The Attic Youth Center. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Pennsylvania Surgeon General Dr. Rachel Levine, Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, State Sen. Sharif Street, and residents of the John C. Anderson Apartments will also deliver messages.
 
The performance roster is being organized by Philadelphia’s Paula Deen-White, who is working with Judge Dan Anders and dmhFund in organizing the event. The theme for the evening will be “Unity in the Community.” Deen-White will be co-hosting the livestream with Icon Ebony-Fierce.Along with the co-hosts, Iris Spectre, Sapphira Cristál, The Eric Jaffe, VinChelle and several other performers will be lending their time and craft to the virtual stage. There will also be special shout-outs from national celebrities.