Rainbow Alliance

We invite you to join us for Pass the Salt TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 19th at 5:00PM at The Burnt Norton in Wilkes-Barre! Pass the Salts are free to attend (you just pay for what you order to eat and drink) and provide opportunities to meet other members of the community over dinner. We ask that you RSVP by marking yourself as "Going" within the Facebook event page (link below) so that we can give an accurate count to the venue for staffing purposes. Hope to see you there! As James Beard, a gay American cookbook author, teacher and television personality, is quoted saying, "Food is our common ground, a universal experience." Our goal is to create a community in the Wyoming Valley that is inclusive and welcoming of LGBTQIA+ individuals https://lnkd.in/eQx_dqqw

We're honoring Black leaders who have shaped LGBTQIA+ rights for Black History Month. Today, we recognize Andrea Jenkins, writer, activist, and the first openly transgender Black woman elected to public office in the U.S. Visibility is more than just being seen; it’s about bringing awareness and action to the issues impacting trans and gender-diverse lives. As Andrea Jenkins puts it, “Visibility is important to bring awareness and attention to the issues that are impacting trans, gender non-conforming, gender fabulous, gender creative, gender expressive lives.” Her leadership continues to pave the way for a more inclusive and just future.

?? Exciting Announcement ?? Save the date for NEPA PrideFest 2025! NEPA PrideFest Royale Pageant: Friday, June 20th, Hilton Scranton & Conference Center Parade & Celebration: Sunday, June 22nd, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre More details and vendor applications will be available soon!

We're so excited that our Board Member, David Pearson, will be competing in this year's?Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre?with partner, Heather Reed! Voting is now open! $1=1 vote Help David on his way to winning the People's Choice Mirror Ball Award Vote now:?https://lnkd.in/egci3Ttv Proceeds benefit?Kiss Theatre Co.!

Join us this Wednesday! Date: Wednesday, February 26th Time: 6PM-8PM Tickets: $10 (Includes Lite Fare-Pizza, Wings, Stromboli & Soft Drinks)* Location: Rodano's, Wilkes-Barre Speaker: Daye Pope, Director of Civic Engagement at Trans Advocates Knowledgeably Empowering (TAKE) There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the dinner. About the Speaker Daye Pope is an advocate for gender justice and LGBTQ+ rights. She currently serves as the Director of Civic Engagement at TAKE (Trans Advocates Knowledgeably Empowering), where she focuses on relationship-building and storytelling to advance gender justice causes. *Menu Subject to Change https://lnkd.in/e2FDTtKe

For Black History Month, we continue honoring Black leaders who have shaped LGBTQIA+ rights. Today, we celebrate Phill Wilson, HIV/AIDS activist and founder of the Black AIDS Institute. Phill Wilson has taught us that true leadership doesn’t rely on power or authority but on influence and respect: “Leaders who rely on power get burned, and yet, many of them rely on position or formal authority to get things done.” His words remind us that real change comes from collaboration, empathy, and the strength of community, not the force of hierarchy. ?? Join us in celebrating his legacy and the ongoing fight for health equity and justice.

?? Rainbow Alliance continues honoring Black leaders who have shaped LGBTQIA+ rights. Today, we celebrate Audre Lorde—poet, activist, and warrior for justice. Her words challenge us: “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” She called on us to move beyond fear and division, embracing the beauty in our diversity. True progress comes when we uplift each other, recognizing that our strength lies in unity.

Congratulations to our Board Member, Maegan Zielinski, MPH, on her recognition as the "Innovator Under 40" for the Community Champion Awards presented by The Luzerne Foundation!

For Black History Month, Rainbow Alliance is honoring Black leaders who have shaped LGBTQIA+ rights. We begin with Marsha P. Johnson, a fearless activist whose legacy still inspires the fight for equality today. She reminded us: “You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.” Her words emphasize that true justice isn’t individual; it's collective. Equality for one community means nothing if others are left behind. Marsha fought not just for herself but for all marginalized people, reminding us that liberation must be for everyone. Join us in celebrating her impact and the ongoing fight for justice ??

Join us for Inclusivity Uncorked! A new event series focused on educating the community about topics that affect the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals. February's event will focus on legislation and navigating LGBTQIA+ rights! Date: Wednesday, February 26th Time: 6PM-8PM Tickets: $10 (Includes Lite Fare-Pizza, Wings, Stromboli & Soft Drinks)* Location: Rodano's, Wilkes-Barre Speaker: Daye Pope, Director of Civic Engagement at Trans Advocates Knowledgeably Empowering (TAKE) There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the dinner. About the Speaker Daye Pope is an advocate for gender justice and LGBTQ+ rights. She currently serves as the Director of Civic Engagement at TAKE (Trans Advocates Knowledgeably Empowering), where she focuses on relationship-building and storytelling to advance gender justice causes. *Menu Subject to Change https://lnkd.in/e2FDTtKe