Tired of the usual holiday music fare that’s gearing up for a fever pitch in the next week or so? I’ve been tired of it, but anyway here’s something (loosely) holiday-inspired by the fine folks at EAR FARM and Let ‘Em In Studios called, Do you EAR what I EAR? This alt-rock and folk musical [...]
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Houston teen bullied and beaten with metal pipe because he’s gay
Another episode of violence against gay teens. This 16-year old boy now has a concussion and cuts and his face due to being beat up by bullies because he’s gay. Watch the video. Now, given the environment in Houston with the potential of the city’s first gay mayor and the verbal attacks on her by [...]
Brutal hate crime in Maryland
On November 16, Jason Mattison, Jr., was found dead – raped, gagged with a pillowcase, stabbed repeatedly in the head and throat, and shoved into an upstairs closet. Now, two viciously murdered teen gays boys in one week. This story comes with a crazy twist, though. Read more about here.
Podcast: Interview with Jesse Garcia
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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 [...]
Podcast: Heterosexism and Homo-hop panel from Fire & Ink 2009 in Austin, TX
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A lively discussion recorded in Austin, TX, at The Fire & ink III: The Cotillion on Saturday, October 10th on contemporary hip-hop, the double edged sword of image of hyper-masculinity in hip-hop by gay artists, and the musical double standard by gay clubs and Pride event planners in our communities. The panel includes hip-hop/soul artists, [...]
South Dallas Cultural Center’s summer program needs our help
The following is a note from SDCC’s Manager, Vicki Meek. Thanks for taking the time today to read and please consider helping as you can, even if it means cutting out a day or two of fast food lunch this week. ——————– Hard Times Bring Hard Realities! Hello, As we read the papers and see [...]
Ask your State Representative to vote for HB 1323
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 [...]
Your Silence will not protect you. Break the Silence.
Even though I still believe the story of Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover’s death is about pre-teens turning to suicide as an answer even more than about bullying itself (as I wrote about earlier this week), The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (or GLSEN) wants to remind you on this Day of Silence that anti-gay violence [...]
