Since I’d had the chance to share parts one and two of our audio interview on the podcast, Patsy Moore’s film production company, Papa Chuy Media, has produced video blog that gives updates on her life. This first chapter called, “Returning”, recounts visiting family & friends during a recent trip home to North Carolina and [...]
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World AIDS Day Discussion tonight at United Black Ellument
Wanted to share a special open event from friends at United Black Ellument in Deep Ellum commemorating World AIDS Day: United Black Ellument is black young gay/bi men 18-29 cultivating knowledge and creatively building community. They’re located at 3116 Commerce Street, Suite C – Dallas, TX. 75226
Dallas commemorates World AIDS Day 2009
Here are two events of note commemorating World AIDS Day in Dallas, TX. World AIDS Day has traditionally celebrated on December 1 since 1988. Mandrake Arts & Media reminds everyone that AIDS is no more a gay disease than cancer is a smoker’s disease. Please value your health and know your status. Art Lives On, [...]
Christopher Bates keynote speech during D/FW Pride Movement
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Christopher Bates is the Director of AIDS Policy at US Department of Health & Human Services and has recently been named Executive Director of the President’s Council on HIV and AIDS. His keynote address was recorded Friday, October 2, 2009 at the LGBT Summit during D/FW Pride Movement at the Westin CityCenter in downtown Dallas. [...]
Gearing up for Black Gay Pride in Dallas
Last year was a real low for me at Dallas Southern Pride. There were good experiments that weren’t well attended, such as the Black and Brown Summit and the Tim’m T. West “Front Porch” concept, both on Friday. I also noticed that there was a lack of women’s programming available throughout the weekend and the [...]
Podcast: Interview with Jarid Manos and Earl Fowlkes
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In the first half of the show, I’m speaking with Jarid Manos, founder and CEO of Great Plains Restoration Council (GPRC). GPRC has been on the forefront of the ecological health movement and Jarid explains the new opportunities for the group as they celebrate ten years of their work. From his Ft. Worth offices, we [...]
Fashions for the Cure: Interview with Marsha Johnson
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Today’s conversation about one woman’s quest to returning to modeling after learning she had breast cancer and using love of fashion to educate men and women about early cancer detection and healthy living. Meet Marsha Johnson, the founder of the non-profit organization, Fashions for the Cure. This Saturday evening, the organization is holding its 4th [...]
HIV infection reaches new heights in sub-Saharan Africa
According to the BBC, HIV infection rates are now 10 times higher than the general male population. While education is cited as a critical need in the region, their findings mainly point to the difficult task of reach men who have sex with other men. The Oxford University researchers found that the prevalence of HIV/Aids [...]
