Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, the local non-profit providing healthcare targeted to New York's Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, and Transgender communities, presented GLOW: 50 YEARS OF CALLEN-LORDE, a historic five decade anniversary party and fundraiser on Friday, May 31st.
The event was hosted by actress, singer, television personality and activist Peppermint with music by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 star Honey Davenport.
GLOW reflected on the organizations' rich history and celebrate the resiliency of LGBTQ communities over the past fifty years. The evening also featured performances by Jan Sport, Brenda Dharling, Doris Dear, Islima Songbird and incredible activities for all ages, including face painting, and a kid-friendly drag performance by Yuhua Hamasaki. Interactive installations highlighting the history of Callen-Lorde and pivotal moments in the LGBTQ rights movement were featured throughout the space.
BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos below!
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
GLOW: 50 Years of Callen-Lorde at Union Park on May 31, 2019 in New York City.
GLOW: 50 Years of Callen-Lorde
GLOW: 50 Years of Callen-Lorde
Doris Dear and husband Jim McGinnis
Doris Dear and husband Jim McGinnis
Wendy Stark and Yuhua Hamasaki
Doris Dear, Wendy Stark and Yuhua Hamasaki
Wendy Stark
Wendy Stark
Jan Sport
Jan Sport
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Jan Sport
Brenda Dharling
Brenda Dharling
Brenda Dharling
Brenda Dharling
Brenda Dharling, Honey Davenport, Doris Dear, Jan Sport and Yuhua Hamasaki
Brenda Dharling, Honey Davenport, Doris Dear, Jan Sport and Yuhua Hamasaki
State Senator Brad Hoylman and daughter
State Senator Brad Hoylman and daughter with Wendy Stark
Peppermint
Peppermint
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Peppermint and Honey Davenport
Peppermint and Doris Dear
Peppermint and Jan Sport
Jan Sport, Peppermint and Doris Dear during the GLOW: 50 Years of Callen-Lorde at Union Park on May 31, 2019 in New York City.
Wendy Stark, Peppermint and Laura A. Jacobs
Wendy Stark, Peppermint and Laura A. Jacobs
Yuhua Hamasaki during the GLOW: 50 Years of Callen-Lorde at Union Park on May 31, 2019 in New York City.
Peppermint and Honey Davenport
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Wendy Stark
Peppermint and Wendy Stark
Wendy Stark, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and State Senator Brad Hoylman
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
State Senator Brad Hoylman with daughter
State Senator Brad Hoylman with daughter
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and State Senator Brad Hoylman
Islima Songbird
Islima Songbird
Islima Songbird
Islima Songbird
Peppermint
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Jan Sport
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Brenda Dharling
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