Faces & Places: Governor Shapiro’s Pride Reception

Governor Shapiro’s annual Pride Reception, held Monday, June 23, at the Pennsylvania State Library in Harrisburg, was a significant event that drew many from the Pittsburgh community, including State Representatives La’Tasha Mayes and Jessica Benham. In a highlight of the evening, Governor Shapiro’s speech resonated with attendees as he declared, “Here in Pennsylvania, you are loved. And no matter what you look like, where you come from, who you love, or who you pray to, I will always have your back.”

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native and is in his fourth decade of volunteerism for the LGBTQ Community.  Jeff is one of the founding members of the Steel City Softball League in 1981 and has been an active member of the LGBTQ Community ever since.  Jeff is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs.  He is a past Chair of the Pittsburgh Pride celebrations (’05-’07) and current Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair.  You would recognize him by his voice.  He was the loud one on the megaphone lining up all the March & Parade participants.  Jeff has a lot of great stories to tell and looks forward to sharing the printable ones with the QBurgh Community.

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