Feb 16th, 2010
by JW Richard.
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I’ve written on this blog and other places that one of my favorite experiences after accepting myself as a gay man was taking part in a inter-generational discussion of black gay men every other Saturday in Houston called The Men’s Gathering. Today, I’m speaking with one of the architects of the The Men’s Gathering in [...]
Oct 20th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Today, I’m speaking with Jesse Garcia about the beginning of LULAC 4871 (also called “The Dallas Rainbow Chapter”), building bridges between the Dallas Hispanic and LGBT communities, and how immigration reform affect many more LGBT people than we may realize (and not just Hispanic people). Find out more at http://lulac4871.org Our interview was recorded at [...]
Jul 8th, 2009
by JW Richard.
A part of the Mandrake Arts & Media family, Austin’s own, www.popolio.com, is campaigning for write-in votes in the best local blog category in Austin Chronicle’s 2009 Best of Austin poll. Kinda ballsy, we know, because the blog’s only been in the mix for less than a year, but hey–we’re all about the balls around [...]
Jun 17th, 2009
by JW Richard.
Great to see a focused voice in the LGBT ranks that is firm on his stand to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and is also not bashing President Obama after 6 months in office. Good on you, Anthony!
May 10th, 2009
by JW Richard.
Because I maintain the belief that suicide is not the answer for any youth to consider in order to deal with bullying in schools, any measure that help increase the awareness of bullying and sexual harassment in school is a good thing. Have you heard about House Bill 1323? The bill was primarily authored by [...]
May 4th, 2009
by JW Richard.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo! This week, I’m driving around on a windy, overcast Sunday afternoon and have plenty of conversations, especially about this upcoming hotel vote in Dallas. I get a chance to speak with City Council candidate for District 5, Tiffinni Young outside of a polling station in Dallas. Tiffinni is a native Dallasite [...]
May 4th, 2009
by JW Richard.
Dallas viewers have seen the ad on TV with the most confusing language ever. Anne Redmond, spokeperson for NoTaxpayerHotel.com on why you should vote YES on Prop 1 and 2. Deputy Major Pro Tem, Dwaine Caraway, speaks why the vote should be NO for Prop 1 and 2 Still not sure? Get more of the [...]
Apr 25th, 2009
by JW Richard.
While I’m doing the final bits of my move this weekend, make sure you take the time to read this, especially if you are a blogger in Texas. Texas Legislature to consider bill that would protect bloggers | pegasusnews.com | Dallas / Fort Worth.