Where it began...
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Stro Productionz was birthed in 2009 by Philly Native, Queer activist and Community Organizer Christopher "Stro" Kyle. the primary objective of this network is to amplify millennial voices in Philadelphia's alternative entertainment and political infrastructure. Mission StatementStro Productionz vision is to provide quality live shows and events curated by visionaries in all walks of life..Our mission is to encourage diversity and inspire our new generation of creatives
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Initiatives
The Real Impact Project
(TRIP) of Mazzoni Center
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Founded and implemented in 2013
By Stro Kyle, and Vernon Brown An ambitious and radical initiative at the time. TRIP encouraged a more meaningful road map that place focus, resources and funding onto programs that target Black "MSM" to receive confidential HIV Screenings. Stro and co-workers worked diligently to transform a failed and outdated incentive driven program into a social, community organizing alliance between local artists, promoters, and socialites. This initiative allowed front line staff more broader, creative ways to reach marginalized community members most at risk for HIV transmission. This program is still active and can be found here https://www.mazzonicenter.org/trip |
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By day, Stro Kyle, 30, works at the Attic Youth Center as a program specialist. But after sundown, he’s an emerging black queer-events promoter. Ahead of his all-inclusive Beards N Queers celebration this weekend, Kyle chatted with us about navigating the events scene in the Gayborhood and confronting racial conflicts as a way of bringing more inclusion into Philly’s LGBTQ community.
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As summer party vibes turn up, the LGBTQ events scene is ready to take flight. In recent months, our city’s LGBTQ night life has been hit with more original and out-of-the-box events that are diversifying and revamping our typical schedules. Here are four event producers who are creating the most unique and inventive LGBTQ parties, collaborations and themes in the city.