Mar 19th, 2010
by JW Richard.
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So, it was a gorgeous and noisy day outside of Buli coffeehouse in the Oak Lawn area and Tuan and I went from talking about the Silence Equals Consent tour which is what brings him to town this weekend, to our pity for the blind rage of some Ugandan citizens against gays, plus anger at [...]
Nov 11th, 2009
by JW Richard.
As you consider taking time to honor our veterans today in a moment of silence or watching a parade, consider listening the stories of two veterans, one gay and one bisexual, from the Mandrake Society Radio podcast series. Robaire Watson served in the Navy and you can hear his story here. Nate served in the [...]
Sep 29th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Today, I’m speaking with Matt Goodman, who is the President of the North Texas Bisexual Network better known as DFW Bi-NET. Matt also serves on the board of the parent group, BI Net USA, and is working as development chair with The National Conference on LGBT equality, creating change which will be held in Dallas [...]
Sep 23rd, 2009
by JW Richard.
An often overlooked part of our LGBT family, September 23 is Bisexuality Day. Consider your bisexual friends in the discussions of equality and community. I’ve posted an article at Examiner.com about a special program for you to consider attending that’s happening on this Sunday, September 27, with the Dallas/Ft. Worth Bi community. Click here to [...]
Jun 8th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Today, I’m speaking with Nate, a member of local social/support group, DFW Bi-Net. Nate recounts being raised his grandparents in Georgia, life in the U.S. Army during, and always being aware of his bisexuality. We discuss why he feels there’s such strong prejudice against bisexual people in the LGBT community, as well as the challenges [...]
May 14th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Continuing our birthday celebration, today’s show is a small collection of stories shared on the podcast on individual journey with God as LGBT people. After hearing the snippets here, feel free to go back and listen to the interviews dealing with Judaism to Christianity to Shamanism and more, I believe it’s important for B/black LGBT [...]
Mar 17th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Today is the second part of my discussion with sociologist, sexologist, and shaman, Dr. Herukhuti about his book, Conjuring Black Funk–Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality Vol. 1. Part two picks up with a review of the “HIV Industrial Complex” (discussed in part one of the interview and in the book). We also talk about [...]
Mar 10th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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While I’m preparing for the African-American LGBT writer’s festival,Fire and Ink III, in Austin this October (and you should be, too), I wanted to make sure I speak with more authors who will be there. Today, sociologist, sexologist, and author Herukhuti (full name, Aih Djehuti Herukhuti Khepara Ra Temu Seti Amen) joins me in a [...]