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Philly’s new director of LGBT Affairs is likely the first openly trans person to lead a city office

Celena Morrison is, as far as city officials can tell, the first openly transperson to head any city office or department.

Celena Morrison, right, speaks during a 2018 panel discussion at a Leeway Foundation launch event for its guide for arts, culture, and philanthropic organizations that want to develop a supportive environment for trans and gender-nonconforming individuals. Morrison will be the city of Philadelphia's next executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs.
Celena Morrison, right, speaks during a 2018 panel discussion at a Leeway Foundation launch event for its guide for arts, culture, and philanthropic organizations that want to develop a supportive environment for trans and gender-nonconforming individuals. Morrison will be the city of Philadelphia's next executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs.Read moreKenzie Crash/ Leeway Foundation
    by Anna Orso
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