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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Stonewall Forever
Stonewall Forvever
From The Center
In celebration of WorldPride and Stonewall 50, The Center has launched Stonewall Forever, a first-of-its-kind digital national monument, supported by Google.org and in partnership with the National Park Service, to help the world connect with LGBTQ history. The digital monument springboards on the momentum created by President Barack Obama’s federal dedication of the Stonewall National Monument in 2016.
Stonewall Forever’s primary goal is to illuminate stories historically excluded from the narrative of queer history, particularly voices from the TGNC community, young people and people of color. It includes a short documentary, directed by Ro Haber, along with an archival digital monument experience that features oral histories, photographs and other content allowing the entire world to experience Stonewall, no matter their location. A free app is also available for download to provide an immersive augmented reality experience when in Christopher Street Park.
Through the website and the app, anyone across the globe can add their own photo and a message to become part of the monument that will live on indefinitely. Check it out and add your piece to the monument today; don’t forget to share it on your social media platforms with #StonewallForever!
Happy Pride,
Glennda Testone
From The Center
In celebration of WorldPride and Stonewall 50, The Center has launched Stonewall Forever, a first-of-its-kind digital national monument, supported by Google.org and in partnership with the National Park Service, to help the world connect with LGBTQ history. The digital monument springboards on the momentum created by President Barack Obama’s federal dedication of the Stonewall National Monument in 2016.
Stonewall Forever’s primary goal is to illuminate stories historically excluded from the narrative of queer history, particularly voices from the TGNC community, young people and people of color. It includes a short documentary, directed by Ro Haber, along with an archival digital monument experience that features oral histories, photographs and other content allowing the entire world to experience Stonewall, no matter their location. A free app is also available for download to provide an immersive augmented reality experience when in Christopher Street Park.
Through the website and the app, anyone across the globe can add their own photo and a message to become part of the monument that will live on indefinitely. Check it out and add your piece to the monument today; don’t forget to share it on your social media platforms with #StonewallForever!
Happy Pride,
Glennda Testone
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
NYC Pride Announces Barclays Center for WorldPride Opening Ceremony
Whoopi Goldberg to host; Cyndi Lauper, Ciara, Todrick Hall and more to perform during NYC Pride’s Benefit Concert for Ali Forney Center, Immigration Equality, and SAGE
NEW YORK, NY, APRIL 05, 2019 – NYC Pride, the host of WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50, formally unveiled today the location and initial talent line-up of the official Opening Ceremony of WorldPride. The Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7-10pm Ceremony will be formatted as a benefit concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Proceeds from the ticket sales to this historic concert event will support Ali Forney Center, Immigration Equality, and SAGE – three leading organizations in the LGBTQIA+ movement based in New York City.
Prolific entertainer and internationally-recognized humanitarian, Whoopi Goldberg, will host the ceremony, featuring a growing medley of acclaimed speakers and performers. Cyndi Lauper, iconic performer for the LQBTQIA+ community and New Yorkers alike, leads the initial release of the talent line-up.
A decorated actress, comedian, author and television personality, Whoopi Goldberg is among a very elite group of artists who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT), along with a Golden Globe. Although born and raised in New York City, she performed in San Diego and the Bay Area with the Blake Street Hawkeyes theatre troupe, where she created the characters that became “The Spook Show,” later evolving into her hit Broadway show, Grammy Award-winning album and the HBO special that helped launch her career.
“I’ve been a longtime advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community and this year marks a pivotal moment within our storied history and fight for equality,” said Goldberg. “Hosting a WorldPride event is an absolute honor and I am delighted be a part of the Opening Ceremony in June.”
Cyndi Lauper is a groundbreaking Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning artist with global record sales in excess of 50 million. Her unmistakable voice, influential style,and infectious performances have catapulted her to stardom from her roots in Queens. Tireless in her advocacy work, she’s a lifelong activist who champions the underdog – especially women, people living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQIA+ community.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the WorldPride Opening Ceremony,” said Lauper. “I can’t wait to celebrate with my LGBTQIA+ friends and family from across the world.”
Ciara, a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, model and actress has sold more than 23 million records and 16 million singles worldwide, including chart-topping hits “Goodies,” “Ride,” “Oh,” “1, 2 Step,” “Body Party,” and “I Bet.” Todrick Hall is a multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, director, choreographer, and YouTube personality who rose to prominence on American Idol.
“In celebration of WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50, NYC Pride is dedicated to broadening its commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ community,” said Chris Frederick, Executive Director of NYC Pride, “Every ticket sold to this 10,000-seat event is supporting some of the best service and advocacy work being done in our community by Ali Forney Center, Immigration Equality and SAGE.”
The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agency dedicated to LGBTQhomeless youths—assisting nearly 1,800 young people per year through a 24-hour Drop-In Center, which provides over 65,000 meals annually, medical and mental health services through an on-site clinic, and a scattered-site housing program.
SAGE is the world's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older people. Founded in 1978, and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is an organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBT older people and their caregivers.
Immigration Equality is the nation’s leading LGBTQimmigrant rights organization, representing and advocating for people from around the world fleeing violence, abuse and persecution because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status.
Tickets for the WorldPride Opening Ceremony will go on sale April 12that 10:00am EST at https://2019-worldpride-stonewall50.nycpride.org/events/opening-ceremony.
Additional talent announcements will be released in the upcoming weeks ahead.
WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50 will be comprised of more than25 different events for LGBTQIA+ and allied people during the full month of June, 2019. Throughout the course of the celebration, all WorldPride events will ladder up to the foundational theme, “Millions of Moments of Pride.” Join New York City, and the world, this June as we honor the past, celebrate our differences and march together for our future. For more information and talent press kits visit: www.worldpride.org.
Media Contacts:
Eboni Munn | Communications Manager eboni@nycpride.org | (212) 807-6424
ABOUT HERITAGE OF PRIDE
Heritage of Pride, Inc. is the volunteer-directed organization behind the official NYC Pride roster of events. Heritage of Pride’s mission is to work toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law. We do this by producing LGBTQIA+ Pride events that inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate our diverse community.
Heritage of Pride, Inc. is the volunteer-directed organization behind the official NYC Pride roster of events. Heritage of Pride’s mission is to work toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law. We do this by producing LGBTQIA+ Pride events that inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate our diverse community.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Skirball Talks: Beyond Stonewall
Skirball Talks: Beyond Stonewall LINK
Stonewall at 50/Skirball Talks
Monday February 11, 2019 6:30pm Free
Stonewall at 50/Skirball Talks
Monday February 11, 2019 6:30pm Free
“Theatre teaches us who we are…” Terrence McNally
Join renowned, award-winning playwrights who have broken new ground across generations as artists and activists. The characters and stories they have brought to the stage have illuminated the lives of the LGBTQ+ community at home, in the street, in court, in the halls of power, and in the public square–amplifying our humanity and transforming American and global culture.
Larry Kramer,playwright, author, film producer, public health advocate
Matthew Lopez, playwright
Terrence McNally, playwright, librettist, screenwriter
Lucy Thurber, playwright, librettist
Moderated by Tom Kirdahy (WSC ‘85, LAW ‘88), activist lawyer and theater producer
Held weekly every Monday at 6:30pm during the academic terms, Skirball Talks hosts
visionaries from the worlds of politics, the arts, sciences, academia,
and more. This event is free and open to the public.Matthew Lopez, playwright
Terrence McNally, playwright, librettist, screenwriter
Lucy Thurber, playwright, librettist
Moderated by Tom Kirdahy (WSC ‘85, LAW ‘88), activist lawyer and theater producer
PLEASE READ IN FULL REGARDING SEAT RESERVATIONS:
The Skirball Talks series is made possible in part by a Humanities New York Action Grant and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Limit 1 RSVP per person. RSVP does not
guarantee a ticket. You can begin picking up tickets at the NYU Box
Office (566 LaGuardia Pl) 2 hours prior to event. Tickets must be
claimed by 6:10 pm. Unclaimed tickets may be released to those on the
standby line. Even if you have picked up a ticket, please be aware that
if you are not seated in the theater by 6:20pm, we will open seating to
those on the standby line.
The Skirball Talks series is made possible in part by a Humanities New York Action Grant and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.