In celebration of Pride Month, University Life took a trip to the Philadelphia Gayborhood with Malik Muhammad, Associate Director of the LGBT Center, to learn about the history of the neighborhood, explore Malik’s favorite spots, and visit a few LGBTQ+ owned small businesses.
Embracing Pride Month is all about that sense of empowerment and giving power back to our communities to know we belong here - in this city and in this space.
Special Thanks to
Jay Monahan | Interviewer & Editor
Steve McCann | Videographer
345 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Giovanni’s Room is the oldest, very best LGBTQ & Feminist bookstore in the Country and Philadelphia’s number 1 source for LGBTQ fiction & non-fiction books.
1315 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The William Way LGBT Community Center serves the LGBTQIA+ community of Philadelphia and its allies 365 days a year.
243 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tavern on Camac is a gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.


Throughout June, University Life will celebrate Pride Month with stories and interviews of influential figures in Penn’s LGBTQ community.