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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Mon Jun 16, 2014, 11:37 AM Jun 2014

Nonprofit Holds First Pride Event For Transgender Community

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Community Healthcare network held its first LGBT Pride event for the transgender community Sunday in Astoria, Queens.

The event was held Sunday afternoon and evening at the Elixir Bar and Lounge, at 43-03 Broadway in Queens. The festival featured music, live performances, food, drinks, dancing and awards, according to a news release.

In announcing the event, the nonprofit said people who identify as transgender have faced bias and discrimination in seeking medical services.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/06/15/nonprofit-holds-first-lgbt-pride-event-for-transgender-community/

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