Archive for the ‘Homophobia’ Category

Pride and Persecution

Even as I enjoy the pictures over the weekend, I’m reminded that less than 40 years ago in the U.S. being openly gay or lesbian was considered a mental illness and a crime in which you could lose your job and family, and possibly your life.
Even today as we enjoy freedoms in the United States [...]

when will D.L. die?

I start out with a personal rant against the DL phenomena that seems to have capture the imagination of those producing entertainment and programming for black gays. Then, there’s talk about Ghana’s Jospeh Project. Last up, coming entertainment in Dallas.
Legacy of Success Foundation
Black Cinematheque
Music in the mix:

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Get involved!: Lambda Legal

I’m sharing a conversation with Outreach Associate for the South Central Regional Office of Lambda Legal, Ben Leal. Find out what led him to get involved with the organization and how the different ways you can get involved. Also, commentary about the gay members (and you know there are some) at the New [...]

Deis y seis and more

So this recording began on September 16th at the World Peace Fest in Bishop Arts and follows through to the 23th.
I’m discussing why my interview with artist, Francisco Casabal, didn’t work out,
The folly of Dallas Police allowing protesters to bring mental rain on the already physically wet Pride Parade and Rally,
Placing a call for listeners [...]

Weekend Report

Catching up with Dan Paul, new poetry from a new friend of My Space, and laws affecting GLBT people in Uganda. Welcome to the weekend, though forgive me if I sound kinda “out of it”.
Black Funk link.