Dear Mazzoni Center Community,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of our President and Executive Officer, Sultan Shakir, effective March 31, 2025. On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Sultan for his contributions to the Mazzoni Center and the Philadelphia...

While we navigate a murky and challenging political landscape, Mazzoni Center is going to continue shining a light on joy and celebration as a show of strength and defiance.

Just three months ago, one week after election day, many of us joined together at the Kimmel Center...

Every year since 2023, local drag star, Cherry Pop, has given of her time and energy to create CODE RED, an annual fundraiser that brings together local talents for a benefit drag show dedicated to raising money for local organizations that serve those living with HIV/AIDS, including Mazzoni...

With the recent changes in our political landscape, the LGBTQ community is facing relentless threats – to rights, to freedoms, to funding, and more.  While it can be easy to feel helpless in the face of this tremendous adversity, our greatest power is in raising our collective voices...