OUTspoken for Equality

Thank you to everyone who turned out in person and in spirit for an amazing No Kings Protest! You all represent how Pro America we all are! Please enjoy a small sample of some of our photos from today and feel free to add some of your favorites if you took some today!

Be sure and join us for what will be the largest protest in US history this Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 from 11-1 at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY! We all need to stand together to fight for our rights and freedoms! OUTspoken will be representing in our very scary and intimidating inflatable costumes 😜🤣🥰

When you go to the polls tomorrow in the City of Buffalo, please remember that Sean Ryan has always stood with the LGBTQ+ community openly, proudly and with curiosity as to how he can help and advocate for our community. OUTspoken proudly endorses his bid for Mayor of Buffalo, NY!

There are no words. Pillars of our community - Mickey and Jordan left an indelible mark on Allentown, the City of Buffalo, and our hearts. Rest in Power!

Stonewall Democrats of WNY are heartbroken to join the WNY LGBTQ+ community in mourning the tragic losses of our beloved community members Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto. Artists, community activists and loved friends, both Mickey and Jordan gave so much to our WNY LGBTQ+ and Allentown communities. There are no words. Our hearts are heavy, and with all of Jordan and Mickey’s friends, family and all in the community who knew and loved them.

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The chamber orchestra and choirs of Westminster and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church present Craig Hella Johnson's "Considering Matthew Shepard." Join us in a groundbreaking work of poetry, passages from Matthew’s own writing, and stunning music.
Prior to the concert, at 6:30, there with be an LGBTQ+ panel discussion with community leaders and activists
Afterwards, we are pleased to have a zoom talk-back with Matthew’s father, Dennis Shepard.

March 21st, 7:30

This event will be a wonderful way to come together as a community...

Did you know that Jolly Ranchers changed the course of history with the fight for Marriage Equality???

We thought we should share some positive energy from our history to help everyone see what is possible when you believe...

Jolly Ranchers and Puzzle Pieces KITTY & CHERYLE LAMBERT-RUDD ~ This is the true story of how Jolly Ranchers and a Puzzle changed history, and helped LGBTQ+ New Yorkers win Marriage Equality when others said "You'll never get that Senator's vote!"

Mark Your Calendars for another LGBTQ+ Event (All family, friends and allies are invited)

A Community Gathering for Healing and Remembance.

Westminster Presbyterian, Buffalo NY
Sunday March 2, 7pm.

Sponsored by The Buffalo Niagara Proud Alliance
(More details to come)

Ellen Leader was interviewed today by WBFO NPR radio regarding Saturday's vigil for Sam Nordquist. Read (or listen) to part of that interview here:

Buffalo LGBTQ+ community joins together for slain transgender man

https://www.wbfo.org/local/2025-02-19/buffalo-lgbtq-community-joins-together-for-slain-transgender-man

Buffalo’s LGBTQ community is banding together this weekend for a vigil in memory of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was recently tortured and killed in the Rochester area.

Buffalo LGBTQ+ community joins together for slain transgender man Buffalo’s LGBTQ community is banding together this weekend for a vigil in memory of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who was recently tortured and killed in the Rochester area.

VIGIL FOR SAM NORDQUIST -
NEW DATE AND TIME:

Please join us with Stonewall Democrats of Western New York, Pride Inside, and Rainbow Collective of WNY as we honor the memory of Sam Nordquist.

Saturday, February 22nd 2025, 3:00 PM
Niagara Square, Buffalo NY

📸 Image is an invitation to attend. The image has a transgender pride flag in the background with memorial candles and a picture of Sam Nordquist. Words on invitation read: "Vigil for Sam Nordquist, New Date & Time, Saturday, February 22nd 3:00 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo NY"

URGENT UPDATE!!! This event is being postponed until Saturday - more details coming soon...

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Please join us with Stonewall Democrats of Western New York as we honor the memory of Sam Nordquist.

Monday, February 17th 2025, 7:00 PM
Niagara Square, Buffalo NY

📸 Image is an invitation to attend. The image has a transgender pride flag in the background with memorial candles and a memorial ribbon. Words on invitation read: "Vigil for Sam Nordquist, Monday, February 17th 7:00 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo NY"