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LGBTQ Center Long Beach ends contract with executive director following accusations of racist, sexist behavior
Long Beach Sep 22, 2020
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Executive Director for The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach Porter Gilberg poses for a photograph at the Art Theater on Saturday, September 8, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer) The LGBTQ Center Long Beach is ending its contract with Executive Director Porter Gilberg after he was placed on leave earlier this year amid accusations of racist and sexist behavior. The Center’s Board of Directors in a statement released Tuesday said it has chosen not to renew Gilberg’s contract after an independent investigation found that his “values were not in alignment with those of The Center.” The board is now searching for a new director as Gilberg’s contract ends on Sept. 8. “The fundamental goal of a LGBTQ Center is to be a safe space for clients as well as staff,” said Board President Stella Ursua said in a statement. “We want to ensure the environment at the LGBTQ Center Long Beach is consistent with The Center’s values and mission of embodying a culturally inclusive community. We are determined to continue to grow for our staff and our clients in the Greater Long Beach area.” Gilberg has been on administrative leave since June 29 after allegations surfaced from […]
