← NewsAll
Lesbian Visibility Week features Sirens motorcycle ride-in and brunch panel at The Center
Summary
The Sirens Women's+ Motorcycle Club rode to the LGBT Community Center on April 19 for a ceremonial raising of the Lesbian Flag and a brunch panel as part of Lesbian Visibility Week, which runs April 20–26.
Content
The Sirens Women's+ Motorcycle Club of New York City rode down West 13th Street on Sunday, April 19, to join the LGBT Community Center's ceremonial raising of the Lesbian Flag and mark Lesbian Visibility Week. The Center partnered with the Curve Foundation and Manhattan Assemblymember Deborah Glick to present an official State Assembly proclamation recognizing the Sirens' commitment to the 66th Assembly District. Center CEO Dr. Carla Smith, Curve founder Franco Stevens, and Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson spoke at the event. Festivities continued inside the Center with a brunch panel about women and LGBTQIA+ bikers.
Event highlights:
- The Sirens rode to the Center and participated in the ceremonial flag raising on April 19.
- The Center, the Curve Foundation, and Assemblymember Deborah Glick presented an official proclamation recognizing the Sirens' community work in Greenwich Village.
- Dr. Carla Smith, Franco Stevens, and Councilmember Crystal Hudson spoke about lesbian visibility, leadership, and history.
- A brunch panel discussed the impact and visibility of women and LGBTQIA+ bikers in a field often dominated by men.
- The Sirens noted their more than 40-year legacy, current membership of over 70 people, and long presence in Pride events and regional rides.
Summary:
The event affirmed lesbian lives, leadership, and legacy while highlighting the Sirens' visibility as women and LGBTQIA+ bikers. Lesbian Visibility Week runs April 20–26, and further related events were not detailed in the article. Undetermined at this time.
