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NY Times articles highlight more of Ugandans side of the anti-gay conflict.

JW Richard — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:56:12 +0000

This special multimedia feature posted at NY Times features four individuals in Uganda, two transmen and two heterosexual men, and where they stand around the issue of the proposed “death to gays” amendment in the parliament. Since the recent retraction of support from key U.S. religious and political figures (also reported about in the NY Times article), it’s good to hear more voices of Ugandan citizens in the American news. At least it’s a start.

In one of the audio pieces, politician David Bahati was talks about the opportunity to provide leadership [by approving the measure] in an age of moral decadence, yet admits that polygamy is permitted in Uganda (referred to as part of the “natural order” of things by Bahati, in the audio piece). Many Americans and Europeans, especially women, would find polygamy immoral as well and would use interpretations of the same Christian scriptures to condemn it as many are using interpretations to condemn homosexuality.

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Looking back, going forward: Health care after Hurricane Katrina

JW Richard — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:28:19 +0000

This year will mark the five year anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. As the currently passed health care reform keeps everyone wondering how things will actually change, a watchful eye on how the new regulations could affect citizens living and rebuilding in New Orleans may be the most accurate barometer. The following recording was published on the National Radio Project in the September in 2008 and shares the health care statistics at that time plus women’s health organizations working to make a difference in their communities. As we strive to move towards a better health care system throughout the United States and how to better serve all communities, I believe it’s still a solid show to look back to and listen.

http://www.radioproject.org/2008/09/for-us-by-us-health-care-after-katrina/ (The actual interviews begin at 6:02)

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Podcast: Interview with trans musician, Luna Thorn

JW Richard — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:18:11 +0000

Tying into a blog I recently did at Mandrake Society, I wanted to share an interview I did recently with songwriter and poet, Luna Thorn, on being male-to-female transgender. Also music by Tim Dillenger and Jianda (pronounced “gee – on – duh”). Hear more of their music on the “beyond rainbows mixtape” at Mandrake FM. Also, Dallas Voice is getting in on the sideblogs as well: check out Snipers Love Nest.

music also featured:
Paradigm
“Mourning Dancers” (mp3)
from “Melodies for Uncertain Robots”
(Ropeadope Digital)

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beyond rainbows mixtape

JW Richard — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:36:25 +0000

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You know, Tim Dillenger and Tim’m West are great artists in their own right, and know they prove to be a successful duo as well. The track, “You Tell Me”, also features Mid One in a soulful groove that begins this “mixtape” if you will allow my nostalgically non-digital titles.

I heard the sound of Certainly, Sir! in Cambridge, MA in 2007 while on conference for my day gig at the time. I remember thinking rather unashamedly that the lead singer was a cute bear of a guy. Turns out he is gay and involved, but then again so am I. They performed “Tony” live and the keyboard bass runs were so thick and juicy that I bought their CD, TAN!, on the strength of that one performance.

Jianda tapped me at MySpace and alerted to her sweet sounds. How could I resist? She lets you know what’s “Sweet and Nice”.

More and more people are catching on to the interview I did with Reuben Butchart and wising up to his great music. Along with Antony (from Antony and the Johnson), “All there is to Tell” is such a lush highlight of both their vocal styles. You should not be without Reuben’s latest, Golden Boy.

Bringing sounds that are both reminiscent of what you love about 80′s alternative and, for me, an Irish-tinged vocal style, Christopher Wilson‘s “Out There Eddy” is also good stuff to grab. Take a listen to the interview A.C. Coleman with Mandrake Society Radio did with Christopher.

Katz of Athens Boys Choir continues to bring spoken word that speak his truth about gender, politics, and rebirth. From his latest disc, Jockstraps and Unicorns, is “Erasing Too Hard”.

Owing also all their CDs, one of my favorite pop groups, The Aluminum Group, has released their latest disc, Little Happyness, and I couldn’t be happier. Listen to the “The World Doesn’t Spin on Us” and tell me that tune won’t play in your mind long after. Go buy some music, will ya?!

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Podcast: Of Pride and poundage

JW Richard — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:18:38 +0000

It’s Dallas Black Gay Pride week in Dallas, also known to many Dallas Southern Pride. Hear about the events you can’t miss, and interviews with local guests giving some historical perspective weekend on open African-American gay nightlife in Dallas and the situations that created a need for a Black Pride weekend.

Also, a listener asked me to share my guts on how I lost my gut. 60lbs gone! Find out how.
Props to Dallas Observer for bringing transgender issues to light. Catch John Selig’s interview with Bob Miskinis with Youth First Texas. Sorry you were named Jay for this episode, John.

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Music in the show by:
Effecctive
“You Need To Be Free” (mp3)
from “One Black Saturday”
(Nephew of Frank Records)

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Noel Zancanella
“Like This” (mp3)
from “12″
(Sonom Records)

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Guvna Dub
“Turbo Dub” (mp3)
from “The Guvna Dub Sessions”
(Ropeadope Digital)

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Daniel Barry
“Mighty Urubamba” (mp3)
from “Walk All Ways”
(Origin Records)

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