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COVER STORY Angel Saez
After winning that title, he received an offer from the owner of the contest, Jim Flint invited him to be part of the cast at the world famous Baton Show Lounge, based in Chicago. He started working there as male lead in June 13 2013, “I will never forget that day, I felt like the biggest artist on earth” said Angel. In 2016 he got married with his partner of six years and will be celebrating five years legally married. If that wasn’t enough he competed three more times. In 2018 he captured the title of Mr Gay USofA in Hosuton TX, and this year he will be competing for Mr Universo Classic USA, a division dedicated for male entertainers 35 and over, representing Miami’s Preliminary.
Angel Luis Saez Amador was born in Puerto Rico on June 30th 1976. As a child, he was very active and participated in school talent shows, then he became the leader of one of the biggest dance groups in the north side of Puerto Rico. Angel came out at the age of 19 years old and was supported by his parents and family. In 2005 he entered his first gay contest in one of the most popular nightclubs in Puerto Rico, Eros Night Club, winning the title of Mr Eros. In 2009 he entered his first national contest and won the title Mr Universo Latino USA 2009. Then his dream came true, when, after a few tries, he captured one of the most prestigious titles.... Mr Continental 2012. 10 boiMAG.com
You can see Angel’s performances at the Baton Show Lounge, 4703-4713 N Broadway / Chicago, Thu-Sat shows at 7:30pm 9:30pm and 11:30pm and Sundays Brunch 11am-3pm Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.
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ASK CHAD
Business Marketing Q&A
Dear Chad, What are cookies used for and is my website collecting them, if so, how do I get access and use them? From, Sylvester
Hello Sylvester, When a site uses cookies (a file) or “cookie,” it’s saved on your device which creates a unique ID to represent you as a user. The website tracks this information so it can tell that you have already visited the site before. Cookies can help with load speed of a site when you revisit it, and also helps the system better collect data that is relevant to your purchasing decisions and behaviors. Accepting cookies on a website will give you the best intended user experience, while declining cookies could potentially interfere with your use of the site. You can view all cookies that a website has on a browser from the menu on the top right corner of the browser by going to settings, then to advanced settings, then content settings. From this menu go to cookies and then click to see the specific cookies for the site data you are inquiring about. Dear Chad, I’ve ran a few target ads on Facebook and haven’t been too happy with the results. What other forms of advertising do your recommend? From, Matt Hello Matt, Make sure you understand that the “budgeting” and the “areas” your Facebook ads are targeting are working for-you and not against-you. You should ask yourself, am I too selective in my audience? Your reach is important, however you want to ensure you are reaching actual qualified customers that are interested in your product or service. The ad you are displaying can also have a large impact on this. Look at your offer, do you fell that it is it enticing, is it something you would be excited about from a consumer perspective? Keep in mind it can take several impressions and repetition before a buying decision is made. In addition to social media advertising, I recommend having a strong SEO (Search Engine Optimization) presence. This is something your business will need to budget for ongoing as a monthly expense and something that will take time, but can put you leaps and bounds
ahead of your competitors, and help you reach an even larger customer base. Dependent on the business and industry we recommend developing a custom SEO strategy plan in addition to a small allocation of PPC (Pay Per Click) advertising on Google to ensure your business is effectively seen by as many potential customers as possible. Dear Chad, I have a jewelry store in a high traffic area but haven’t received a lot of foot traffic lately. Any suggestions on how I can reel them in again? From, Adrianna Hello Adrianna, Have you looked into e-commerce store for your business? This would be an additional way to bring in revenue if your foot traffic is slow. This last year has changed how individuals receive their goods, and more now than ever customers are comfortable with shopping online. You have to look at both sides of your business and set your shop up for success both digitally and also at your brick and mortar. With vibrant signage that entices potential customers to visit your online store you have a much higher opportunity to gain business at a later date which is likely more convent to your customers schedule. Everyone is in a rush these days and we all want everything now. Having a physical presence can be seen as an asset to those considering to purchase your products and allow for that instant gratification of a purchase but having an e-commerce presence will be the key to your businesses ongoing and continued success.. Chad Brittian is an experienced industry professional and CEO of NVS Design, Inc. To consult Chad for any of your business needs, call 877-578-2045 (Ext. 700) or email him at chad@nvsdesigns.com. www.2nvs.com
To submit your question to Ask Chad, email him at: AskChad@boiMAG.com
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STAY SAFE
From Car Jacking by: Dr. Charla Waxman
It would be great if there was a solution for the increased number of carjackings that we hear about almost daily on the news. It is no longer just a city problem, it is happening in the suburbs, too. In many situations, the victim has not practiced some general safety rules, making them an easy target. Although there are no easy solutions to carjacking, through general safety practices, the number of victims can be reduced. Here are some tips that may help prevent a carjacking crime.
Having a phone at your ear means you are distracted. Criminals depend on distractions. If you are at a gas station, do not leave your purse or wallet on the seat, open and your passenger door unlocked. Do not stand and text while your car is at the gas pump, remember that distractions create victims. Leaving your car running, even if only for a second, is an opportunity for a crime. Even if you have your fob in hand, do not leave your car running and unattended. You should pay attention to cars around you. If you think someone has been following you, drive directly to a police station. Do not get out to confront someone. If you can park closer to a building entrance, please do. Park your car away from obstacles that will block others view of you or provide a place for someone to hide and attack you.
At a stoplight you might want to keep a good distance between you and the car in front of you. This allows you to maneuver your car in another direction if you need to get away. Getting too close to the car in front of you may allow someone to “box” you between cars creating an unsafe situation. Remember that carjackers often work together. If you are involved in a minor accident and more than one person gets out to check on the damages to the cars, do not leave your car. Call 911 and explain that you are concerned for your safety. Sitting in your car and finishing emails or texts can make you an easy target, so consider spending minimal time sitting in your car, simply go into your destination.
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If you have a lot of packages, don’t walk to your car with both hands full. Ask if you can leave your packages at the check-out counter or at customer service while you move your car near to the building and ask if someone will watch as you load your packages and enter your car. Many store managers are happy to help. They don’t want crimes in their parking lots. If you do get approached, give up your packages, your keys or your car. None are worth your life. In general, always be alert. Walk confidently and pay attention to people who are loitering. Use your intuition. If a situation feels wrong, it probably is.
OUT OF THIS WORLD Perseverance - Space Travel
NASA’s Perseverance rover isn’t just exploring the Red Planet. The life-hunting robot will also help a little bit of Mars make it to Earth a decade or so from now, if all goes according to plan.
speeds, deployed a supersonic parachute after friction slowed them down enough, and were finally lowered gently to the red dirt on cables by a rocket-powered “sky crane.”
Perseverance weighs less than a compact car and is the centerpiece of NASA’s $2.7 billion Mars 2020 mission, and has touched down inside the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. The car-sized robot will search for evidence of past microbial life and collect several dozen samples for future return to Earth.
Perseverance has some EDL upgrades that Curiosity did not have. For example, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which manages the Mars 2020 mission, developed new landing technology called terrain-relative navigation. As the rover descended through the Martian skies, it used a computer to compare the landscape with pre-loaded terrain maps, guiding itself to a safe landing site and making corrections on the way down.
“I don’t think we’ve had a mission that is going to contribute so much to both science and technology,” NASA Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk told Space.com shortly before Perseverance touched down. “It’s going to be truly amazing.” If Perseverance looks familiar, that’s because the robotic explorer is largely based off its predecessor, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity rover, which landed in August 2012 and is still going strong today. Like Curiosity, the Perseverance rover was built by engineers and scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Roughly 85% of Perseverance’s mass is based on Curiosity “heritage hardware,” saving NASA time and money and reducing risk considerably, agency officials have said. Like Curiosity, Perseverance has a rectangular body, six wheels, a robotic arm, a drill for sampling rocks, cameras and scientific instruments. But those instruments are quite different than the gear aboard Curiosity, because the two rovers have divergent goals. Curiosity’s main task involved assessing the habitability of ancient Mars, whereas Perseverance will hunt for evidence of ancient Martians. Perseverance’s seven instruments “build on the success of MSL, which was a proving ground for new technology,” said George Tahu, NASA’s Perseverance program executive. “These will gather science data in ways that weren’t possible before." Perseverance also used the same entry, descent and landing (EDL) strategy as Curiosity. Both rovers hit the Mars atmosphere at tremendous
Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity have all captured 1-megapixel images in black and white with their engineering cameras, which assist in drive planning and hazard avoidance. Now, Perseverance’s engineering cameras acquire high-resolution, 20-megapixel color images. Their wider field of view means that, instead of spending time taking multiple images to be stitched together on the ground, the new cameras capture the same view in a single snapshot. The cameras also reduce motion blur, so they can take photos while the rover is traveling. More detailed images mean more data to beam through space. When an ultraviolet light shines over certain carbon-based chemicals, they glow much like material beneath a black light. The glow can help scientists detect chemicals that form in the presence of life. SHERLOC will photograph the rocks it studies, then map the chemicals it detects across the images.
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TUNING IN Q & A with Niser by: Nicky Roland
For Pride month, I thought I’d do an artist spotlight featuring one of my favorite up-and-coming LGBTQ artists, Niser. Niser caught my attention not just for his smoking hot house groves, but also for his use of photo manipulation to create a virtual avatar and persona, combing music and art in truly innovative ways. With that in mind, I got together with Niser to dig into his inspiration, influences, drives, etc., and shine a light on his amazing talents so that you can get to enjoy them too.
Q: Please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background, where you grew up, etc.
A: Hi, my name is Stéphane, I grew up in
Switzerland, where I currently live with my husband and created the Niser project in 2019. I started my musical journey in 2000, when I was 16, as an amateur remixer (under various pseudonyms) of Mylène Farmer, a French singer with a singular universe. (Editors Note: Mylène Farmer is one of the most successful French artists of all time). In 2006 I took lessons to improve my skills and created my first original songs without using any samples. In 2009 I taught myself how to use a computer and DAW to make music and went on to release several albums and singles between 2010 and 2018 under various pseudonyms. In 2019 I got inspired and decided to do something completely different by creating Niser Music, a label with 3 pseudos’, Isner, Senir, and of course Niser, each representing a different style. I’ve since retired the other names to focus exclusively on Niser.
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As the project/brand took life I was able to land several collaborations under Niser for remixes and original titles with Yianna Katsoulos, Diego.A, Mon Ami Miò and DJ ESTEBAN (Fabien Scarlakens). Niser is not just about me though, it’s about helping to promote other like-minded artists, as such I created the “Niser Insta Music” playlist on Spotify to help other independent artists get the exposer they deserve. Recently I’ve been heavily focused on the release of my upcoming album “Chronos” and a remix collaboration with Nyls a French-Australian-Italian artist for his track “Somebody Else” released on Vinyl, CD, and Digital on the Atlantika label.
Q: Niser is a very unique name, does it have a special meaning?
A: It’s an anagram, Niser is virtual, a
composited avatar created with my face and features from another artist… The red hair is an homage to Mylène Farmer and her fiery red locks. The musical styles range between Tech House, Deep House, Trap, Trap House, Downtempo, Techno, and Trance. The “Niser” style is more about creating a universe, hiding codes, secret messages, etc... That’s the Niser style.
Q: If you could collaborate with any
producer/singer/artist from any period, who would it be?
A: Mylène Farmer Q: Your last track, The Boss, has a great
deep tech-house vibe with lyrics that nonFrench speakers might miss. You talk about working all day but confining yourself in solitude in the evening and on weekends. Are hypersensitivity and social anxiety something that you have had to deal with on your own, and if so, what are some of the things that have made you feel more comfortable?
Q: Are you from a musical family, or are
you the first to brave the music industry?
A: My grandfather and grandmother sang in regional choirs. I wouldn’t say we’re an especially musical family, but music has often been performed at home.
Q: What inspired or inspired you to start producing music?
A: I’ve been listening to and had a passion for music from a young age. So, once I started using eJay software it was a natural transition to jump into the music industry, but it wasn’t until 2000 that I started wrapping my head around how it was promoted/marketed.
Q: What are some of your biggest musical influences?
A: Laurent Boutonnat, Mylène Farmer, Madonna, Benny Benassi, Jean-Michel Jarre, the Pet Shop Boys.
Q: If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A: If I am given the technical means
to make a fully animated 3D “Niser” DJ for example, I could perform virtually anywhere. However, I’m more of the private/small gathering type, the scene has never really attracted me.
A: Yes, I’ve really come to terms with my
hypersensitivity and introversion since the Coronavirus pandemic. The catastrophic management of the Covid-19 epidemic in Switzerland also contributed to a lot of my social anxiety. My companion and I had two Covid-19 viruses and I lost both my father and grandfather early in the pandemic because safety measures were introduced very late, and the lockdowns were far too short. In Switzerland (like a lot of the world) a large chunk of people ignored the rule, which gives me social anxiety and exit anxiety. I took on the persona of “The Boss” because (continued on a following page)
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TUNING IN Nister Q&A (continued)
Q: What’s the next step for you?
Any upcoming singles, tour dates or collaborations you’d like to mention?
A: I’m releasing one single per month is
released from “Je Suis Music” through to November. the next single will be “Iconic” with others to follow featuring influences ranging from Trap, Downtempo, and Hip Hop from July onwards.
Q: What’s the main thing you want people to take away from your music?
A:
you can hardly imagine a boss suffering from hypersensitivity and introversion. I’ve experienced a lot of situations throughout my school and work lives of having to be something I am not, trying to convince myself that I am just shy because of my need to isolate myself after work and on weekends to watch TV shows, movies, and listen to, or make music. Not many people understand and instead reprimand you by making remarks about being social, about taking medication. But it’s not a disease, it’s my personality.
Q: Are there any social issues or causes
that are close to your heart? What are the things that really matter to you?
A: To allow people to be who they are, to no longer judge physical appearances or psychological issues.
Q: If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
A: No longer having a world full of people with mindsets from a bygone era.
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That Niser does not have singular a musical style but instead, a universe full of codes that will be revealed and defined with the next singles. That while Niser is not physically real, there is a lot of photo editing, musical creation, music production, and promotion that I manage alone.
Q: Any
thoughts, comments, or closing ideas that you would like to share?
A: Be
authentic, your worst enemy might just be yourself. You can find Niser on Spotify (Niser Music) and on Instagram @nisermusic, check him out and give him a follow! Nicky Roland is a house music producer originally from the UK, now based in Denver, CO.
HEALTH & WELL BEING Being Nice Ain’t Easy
by: Dr. Charla Waxman BS, MBA, EdD Community Liaison
Being Nice Ain’t Easy, but it is important. Studies (Mullin, 2007;
DiSalvo, 2009; Kiderra, 2010; Books, 2011; Brooks, 2013)
have shown that being nice can change your mood and, over time, your actions towards others.
When your mother told you, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”, she wasn’t hoping there would be silence on your part. She was hoping that you would develop life skills that would have a positive impact on your work and personal life. Those skills include diplomacy, relationship development and kindness. Your mother was probably hoping that you would develop lifelong empathy and genuine caring for others. Right in the middle of all of this is mental health. Realizing that everyone needs a verbal “pat on the back” and offering a compliment or encouragement might make a world of difference in someone’s day; in someone’s life, driving them to pay it forward for someone else. We all have a story and many times our stories involve pain and trauma. Kindness can ease pain and create hope. Your kindnesses can be a part of that. Being nice, though, ain’t easy. Providing compliments and encouragement just doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Finding just the right words and sincerely reaching out is a developed skill, and an important one. Maya Angelou is quoted as saying “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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Let’s take a look at ways we can make others remember that we made a them feel good about themselves. Be genuine. Provide a specific and detailed compliment. Pay attention and you’ll see or hear something that warrants a comment like, “The detail you put in that report is exactly what was needed” or “Thank goodness you were here”. Give people a break. Look for the good stuff. Everyone has redeeming qualities. Your mother said so! Say. “Thank you”. It really does go a long way. Tell service providers in a store, in health care, anywhere, when you appreciate customer service. People are more likely to complain; it will really make someone trying to help you, want to help even more. Identify and comment on a characteristic or personal quality over a physical attribute. Telling someone, “You look great in that dress”, won’t mean as much or be remembered as long as “You’re amazing at understanding just how to organize projects”. If someone makes you feel special, tell them. It validates what they had to say and lets them know you appreciate them for it. Recognize when someone has done their best. How about, “I know how hard you tried”? Once you provided a compliment, stop right there. It is easy to add, “but…”, and then the compliment is shadowed by a negative and usually, completely forgotten. Don’t delay. If you see something great, say something great. All in all, being nice is a skill. It can be learned. It can be developed. And it always makes a difference. By the way, you did a great job reading this!
SHOWING THEIR PRIDE Barefoot & Stoli
Barefoot, a 30+ year ally to the LGBTQ+ community, announced the launch of its 2021 limited-edition Pride Packaging Collection that celebrates the strides made by the LGBTQ+ community in anticipation of June’s Pride Month. This year, one design is inspired by the rainbow Pride Flag, while the second celebrates the transgender community with a bottle design inspired by the Transgender Pride Flag. Both bottles feature an all-new varietal, Barefoot Sweet Rosé Bubbly.
the art of Oz Montania on individually numbered bottles of , Stolichnaya® made-in-Latvia premium vodka. “The Harvey Milk Foundation is excited to see our long term partnership with Stoli Vodka go global this year”, said Miriam Richter, Harvey Milk Foundation Education Director and Counsel“ The 2021 HMF/Stoli collaboration is a message to people all over the globe that visibility is vital and that hope can not be silenced, not just LGBTQ+ people, but for ALL people”. This past year has seen the world band together, finding ways to stay connected and care for each other despite all the challenges and obstacles the pandemic put in front of us. It saw the cancellation of in-person Pride celebrations around the world, altering the rhythms by which we express our Pride. Historically, Pride has provided a platform and opportunity for LGBTQ+ people and their allies to come together and it is with this in mind that Stoli is launching this commemorative limited edition bottle globally.
A portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold will directly give back to Free Mom Hugs, a non-profit organization consisting of parents and allies who love the LGBTQ+ community and work toward full affirmation and equality, and The National Center for Transgender Equality, a non-profit organization advancing the equality of transgender people in the U.S. In other news, Stoli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation are continuing their partnership with the launch of the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring art from Paraguayan artist Oz Montania. Stoli has worked with The Harvey Milk Foundation in this capacity before, having launched the first Harvey Milk Bottle in 2018, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Milk taking office in 1978 as the first openly gay elected official in California. After a successful first launch in 2018, the new Global Collector’s Edition Bottle will feature
“Creating the art for the second Harvey Milk commemorative bottle with Stoli is an honor and a privilege for me,” said Oz Monania. “With this global launch we will be able to highlight Harvey Milk’s life’s work that has inspired countless organizations and individuals to this day around the world. The image is taken from the 1978 Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, where Harvey Milk and other marchers held signs protesting the Briggs Initiative - a state proposition that would have made it mandatory for school boards to fire openly gay and lesbian teachers. Using those iconic reference images, I re-imagined a contemporary crowd in the background, depicting Harvey Milk’s leadership legacy that continues to this day. This work serves to honor the legacy of an exceptional human being,” concluded Oz Montania. The famed Harvey Milk quote, “Hope Will Never Be Silent”, will feature prominently in the new artwork for the Stolichnaya® vodka bottle. Stoli® has long championed the LGBTQ+ community, showing its commitment to equality and diversity since the 1990s.
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by Jack Santo
Future Technology Car batteries that charge in 10 minutes Fast-charging of electric vehicles is seen as key to their take-up, so motorists can stop at a service station and fully charge their car in the time it takes to get a coffee and use the toilet – taking no longer than a conventional break. But rapid charging of lithium-ion batteries can degrade the batteries, researchers at Penn State University in the US say. This is because the flow of lithium particles known as ions from one electrode to another to charge the unit and hold the energy ready for use does not happen smoothly with rapid charging at lower temperatures. However, they have now found that if the batteries could heat to 60°C for just 10 minutes and then rapidly cool again to ambient temperatures, lithium spikes would not form and heat damage would be avoided. The battery design they have come up with is self-heating, using a thin nickel foil which creates an electrical circuit that heats in less than 30 seconds to warm the inside of the battery. The rapid cooling that would be needed after the battery is charged would be done using the cooling system designed into the car. Their study, published in the journal Joule, showed they could fully charge an electrical vehicle in 10 minutes.
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Smart food labels
UK homes throw away 30 to 50 per cent of what we buy from supermarkets, says a 2013 report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The report claimed we’re guided by ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates on food packaging, which are kept conservative because they are driven by shops’ desire to avoid legal action. An invention called ‘Bump Mark’ could change all that. Originally developed for blind people, it’s a label that starts out smooth to the touch but gets bumpier as food decays. And since it decays at the same rate as any proteinbased food within, it’s far more accurate than printed dates.
Self-driving trucks
We’ve almost got used to the idea of driverless cars before we’ve even seen one on the roads. The truth is, you might well see a lot more driverless trucks – after all, logistics make the world go round. They’ll be cheaper to run than regular rigs, driving more smoothly and so using less fuel. Computers never get tired or need comfort breaks, so they’ll run longer routes. And they could drive in convoys, nose-to-tail, to minimise wind resistance. Companies like Mercedes and Peloton are already exploring these possibilities, and if the promised gains materialise, freight companies could upgrade entire fleets overnight. On the downside, it could put drivers instantly out of work, and even staff at the truck stops set up to service them, but many companies have said the trucks will still need a human passenger to ensure their cargo is safe.
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LADY GAGA "I Was Born This Way"
When it was originally released in 2011, Born This Way shattered records around the world. To date, the album has more than 5.8 billion global streams, 5.2 million physical albums sold, and 31 million digital tracks sold. Born This Way was Lady Gaga’s first #1 album and it debuted at #1 in 25 countries. It was named one of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and is Certified 4X Platinum in the U.S. The City of West Hollywood, and its Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath has officially declared May 23rd as “Born This Way Day” and is celebrating with a street painting on Robertson Blvd in tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community and the album. Mayor Horvath also presented a Key to the City to Lady Gaga with a note of thanks: “Thank you for encouraging us to love ourselves and be proud!” Concurrent with the unveiling of the colorful street painting is the kickoff of Pride season in West Hollywood with the annual One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (www. WeHo.org/pride), which runs from Harvey Milk Day (May 22) through the end of June Pride month (June 30). The Haus of Gaga has put together a series of surprises that has been rolling out over this month of June to celebrate 10 years of the album, the community of fans around the world, and of course Lady Gaga herself. The anniversary celebration will include a very special collection of tracks from the album reimagined by prominent artists from the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, as well as various partnerships, products, and merchandise that will be announced shortly. In addition, the Born This Way Foundation is working closely with New York and Youth Pride, sending goods and monetary donations along with notes of kindness to LGBTQIA+ centers across the United States to assist in their Pride celebrations.
It doesn’t matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M Just put your paws up ‘Cause you were Born This Way, Baby My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the glass of her boudoir “There’s nothing wrong with loving who you are” She said, “’Cause he made you perfect, babe” “So hold your head up girl and you’ll go far, Listen to me when I say” I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Don’t hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you’re set I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Oh there ain’t no other way Baby I was born this way, Baby I was born this way Oh there ain’t no other way, Baby I was born I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Give yourself prudence And love your friends Subway kid, rejoice your truth In the religion of the insecure I must be my self, respect my youth A different lover is not a sin Believe capital H-I-M (Hey hey hey) I love my life I love this record and Mi amore vole fe yah (Love needs faith) I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Don’t hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you’re set I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Don’t be a drag, just be a queen Whether you’re broke or evergreen You’re black, white, beige, chola descent You’re Lebanese, you’re orient Whether life’s disabilities Left you outcast, bullied, or teased Rejoice and love yourself today ‘Cause baby you were born this way No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life, I’m on the right track baby, I was born to survive. No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made, I’m on the right track baby, I was born to be brave. I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Don’t hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you’re set I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way Same D.N.A., But born this way Same D.N.A. But born this way
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