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Baptist Cut Ties With D.C. Church By Jennifer Davis
Gilead Sued For ‘Withholding’ Safer HIV Drug By Will Browning
1 In 8 England’s Adoptions Same-Sex Couples By Michelle Joshlin
Tynwald Mills Mall Erotic Polar Bear Display By David Vandygriff
Documentary of Fire Island’s Undergound Drag History
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Holiday Gifts From LGBTQ-Owned Businesses By Drew Williams
Things Not Known About The Walking Dead By Justin Roberts
Navigating 1st OUT Family Holidays By Jacob Roberts
Trump’s Two Major Blows To Trans Rights By David Vandygriff
AMP Announces ‘Love Grove’ By David Vandygriff
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Baptist Cut Ties With D.C. Church By Jennifer Davis
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has cut ties with its D.C. branch because a Baptist church in D.C. hired two lesbians as pastors. In 2017, the Calvary Baptist Church in D.C. hired a married couple, Maria Swearingen and Sally Sarratt, as senior co-pastors. Calvary was founded in 1862 and has always been associated with progressive causes like the abolition of slavery, women’s education, and, today, LGBTQ equality. The church was protested by several people who entered with signs and chanting condemnation over supporting LGBTQ people.
The SBC started talks with the District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) to censure Calvary, which led to a 90-day ultimatum in February. The SBC said the DCBC “tacitly approved” of Calvary’s “unbiblical actions.” The DCBC’s executive director, Robert Cochran, sent a letter to the SBC saying that it “has not affirmed, approved, or endorsed homosexual behavior in any way at any time,” but that it has “no plans to disassociate” from Calvary. In May, SBC officially terminated their relationship with the DCBC.
“The formal relationship between the SBC and the DCBC has come to an end,” said August Boto, the Executive Committee president of the SBC. The conflict here shows the extent to which external politics is affecting religion. While conservative Christians say that their views on sexuality and gender come from the Bible, it’s hard to ignore that it’s the D.C. branch – located in a solid-blue area – that was booted from the largely rural and southern SBC for being too accepting of LGBTQ people.
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Gilead Sued For ‘Withholding’ Safer HIV Drug By Will Browning A lawsuit has alleged that pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences is “intentionally withholding” a safer drug used for HIV treatments. The company holds a patent on Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF), an antiretroviral drug sold as part of medications routinely taken by people with HIV to regulate their viral load. However, a lawsuit filed in US federal court on November 17 alleges that the company is withholding a safer version of the drug with less side-effects to exploit patent laws. The lawsuit, filed in federal court by Morgan & Morgan, Ben Crump Law and Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, alleges that Gilead plans to roll out a safer version of the drug—with fewer side effects—called Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate (TAF) when the patent on TDF expires in 2021. Patent expiration would usually allow others to produce cheaper generic versions of drug cocktails, but timing the rollout of TAF to the date of expiration would allow Gilead to continue to charge premium rates for the new 08 www.cityxtramagazine.com
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toxicity.”
The lawsuit claims that the company is
Gilead received FDA approval in November 2016 for the successor drug TAF. Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who previously represented the family of Trayvon Martin, said: “Gilead’s chosen path of inaction is causing tremendous harm to persons with HIV, particularly black and LGBT minorities, by keeping drugs that would reduce deadly symptoms off the market and unavailable to those who need them the most.
“intentionally withholding [TAF] …from hundreds of thousands of patients in order to extend the profitability of the patent.” The attorneys highlight that more than 70 percent of all new HIV diagnoses in 2017 were in gay and bisexual men or transgender women, while African-Americans and Latino Americans are also disprop ortionately impacted by the drug policy. The lawsuit alleges Gilead’s actions have “unjustly affected patients in the black, minority, and LGBT communities,” alleging that people were left at risk to “life-threatening side effects such as bone demineralization and kidney
“This lawsuit is a major step in the right direction toward racial equity in communities unevenly affected by HIV and exploited by pharmaceutical goliaths like Gilead.” Crump added: “This new lawsuit seeks justice for underrepresented communities, providing a voice to those who may not have ever received one otherwise.
“As long as Gilead continues to cravenly value profits over people, people living with HIV/ AIDS will suffer from a lower quality of life. This must stop.” Attorney Bob Hilliard said: “For nearly two decades, Gilead has been raking in billions of dollars each year from the sale of the TDF-containing drugs that are the subject of our lawsuit—medications used primarily for treatment of people living with HIV.” He explained: “Gilead openly markets TAF as a safer alternative to TDF. We believe the evidence will show that Gilead withheld the equally effective but safer medication for one primary reason— billions in profits. “If Gilead withheld TAF during its patent exclusivity with regard to TDF, Gilead could maximize its profits by monopolizing the market during the exclusivity period, releasing TAF prior to expiration of TDF exclusivity, and encouraging prescribers to switch patients from TDF to the safer TAF medications before entry of generic TDF into the market. “This is what Gilead did do, and people living with HIV paid the price. “Our lawsuit seeks recovery for those hurt by Gilead’s greed, and to hold Gilead accountable for choosing profits over people.”
Docherty Chief Executive of New Family Social. ‘We’re thrilled to see 1 In 8 England’s Adoptions agencies Same-Sex Couples consistently By Michelle Joshlin recognizing Same-sex couples now that LGBT+ people pay a account for one in eight key role in helping transform but the sexual orientation of adoptions in England. the lives of our most vulnerable single adopters is not children.’ monitored. 450 of the 3,820 adoptions in 2018 were by same-sex couples, according to statistics from the Department for Education released 15th of November. This is a record high for same-sex couples, despite total number of adoptions falling by 30% since 2015. The number of children in local authority care also reached an all-time high of 75,420.
In 2002, the UK government granted rights for same-sex couples to legally adopt. It is also one of 14 countries in the world where gay couples can adopt children, according to British LGBTI adoption site Pink Parents. In 2016, figures of same-sex couples adopting kids in England was at 9.6%. This was an increase from ‘LGBT+ people can bring 8.4% on the preceding year. fantastic parenting skills to their Around 11% of adoptions were adopted children,’ said Tor undertaken by single people,
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Commenting on the findings at the time, Tor Docherty said: ‘Although the total number of adoptions fell in England in 2016 it’s heartening to see that agencies continue to consider and successfully place children for adoption with same-sex couples. ‘It’s key in every adoption case that the needs of the child remain paramount and that agencies consider the full range of potential parents.’
scene. “We’d like to thank our customers for getting a little too Christmas Tynwald Mills Mall Erotic Polar into this year with Bear Display our Polar By David Vandygriff Bears in the The Tynwald Mills shopping atrium,” read the post, “and can center on the Isle of Man (the reassure you the display has self-governing island located changed somewhat since between Ireland and Great setup. Apologies to anybody Britain) has issued an apology offended by our somewhat to “to anybody offended by our interactive display.” somewhat interactive display” We’d like to thank our which featured a couple of customers for getting a little too polar bears who seemed to be… um, physically displaying into Christmas this year with their affection for each other… our Polar Bears in the atrium… Posted by Tynwald Mills on doggy style. Sunday, There was even another bear November 18, 2018 positioned in the corner watching the couple like some A tweet posted Liam Rice, a man who sort of perverted bear voyeur. raises funds for the The vast majority of people, at Isle of Man chapter least online, found this to be of the SPCA, very amusing. seemed to get the Tynwald Mills issued an most attention for his apology via their Facebook ac- tweet about the count. The post seems to imply display, gathering that a clever vandal, and not a nearly 6,000 company employee, was reretweets and over sponsible for the saucy 22,000 likes. Rice
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announced that presumably as a reward, someone from Tynwald Mills has made ManxSPCA their charity for January. Which of course is very nice news for dogs, cats, and other household pets. As for polar bears, well the International Union for Conservation of Nature (or IUCN) list them as a vulnerable species, so maybe whoever set up the display just wanted to encourage the bears to keep breeding. We’re sure any bears who happened to stumble across the scene found themselves in an amourous mood.
dinner in drag, and on their way home two of the guys were arrested, taken off the island, and booked in Sayville for lewd behavior–they lost their jobs.”
to collect their own drinking water and resort to candle light after sundown. The film also recounts the days of AIDS, how friends and lovers of those lost to the disease found their final resting place Documentary of Fire Island’s on the island, and the different Underground Drag History neighborhood/class rivalries By Barbara Wilson that have sprung up over the Afraid of losing a beautiful years. piece of gay history forever, He goes on to explain how Fire “I believe that gay people need filmmaker Michael Fisher knew Island residents would hide he had to do something. With their drag collections in hidden places to go that are gay,” Fisher says of his artistic the terror of AIDS fading in the compartments around the endeavor. “And I think the popular consciousness, and house. with the memories of the idyllic Fisher says the pre-utility days younger generation will hold onto it more than you give them days before all but eclipsed, he of the island when residents credit for…I think [Fire Island] resolved to preserve a vital would have to dispose of will maintain its gayness.” piece of gay history on film. garbage on one corner of a Fisher’s new film Cherry Grove beach, or how they would have Stories covers the history of the Fire Island neighborhood from its earliest days to the present, and plays at NewFest October 30. In it, he and his interview subjects recount their own memories, as well as the gay folklore imparted to them when they first began visiting the popular gay destination. “Imagine there were 30-40 guys,” Fisher recounts in the film, “and every Saturday night there was no running water or electricity and they would have these dinner parties by candlelight.” “One weekend they all had
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products that are 100% vegetarian and cruelty-free, including soaps, butters, oils, lotions, perfumes, toners, face masks and more. Kirb’s Art Adventures – Queer men and kinksters will enjoy this collection of erotic and imaginative artworks available on shirts, posters and other items. Neverware Designs – Queer geeks and fashionistas will find lots to love in this unique jewelry store whose designs include molecules, atoms, 20-sided die and other understated pieces. Northwest Press – If you’re a comic book hound looking for specifically queer titles — written and produced by queer people — Northwest Press has an amazing collection. Otherwild – If Urban Outfitters was more queer (and not owned by antiLGBTQ Republicans), it might be a lot like this retailer. They have a mind-boggling selection of stylish clothes, unique art and fun gifts. Queerspace Magazine – Score some defiantly queer (and cool) designs on just about anything, whether it’s phone cases, stickers, hoodies, mugs, notebooks or something else. Que Rico T-Shirt Company – If you’re seeking something a bit mas
español for your Latinx friends, you’ll love these Spanish-language and Latinx -humor shirts, totes and more. The Tangerine Tiger – Harry Potter fans looking for some new gear (like lighters and artwork) or queer Texans seeking some stylish t-shirts should drop by. Whatever Store – Classic and indie comics lovers can find the latest and most beloved issues of their favorite titles here. Wildfang – This female-founded, women-run apparel store has a really great selection of clothing — including shoes, bottoms, and suiting — as well as fun gifts at every price point. Zeus Comics – Whether you’re interested in individual comic books, graphic novels, geek toys or collector’s items, this Dallas-based comic shop has your back. Please do not forget your locally LGBTQ-Owned Businesses. Many local bars and nightclubs offer gift certificates for that the person that has everything and that enjoys socializing at our local hangouts. Happy Holidays from your LGBTQ Magazine Owner and Staff Members. www.CityXtraMagazine.com & www.JaxGay.com www.cityxtramagazine.com 17
Walking Dead. Directors decided to keep the walkers completely separate to Things Not Known About create The Walking Dead distance By Justin Roberts between Thanks to outstanding makeup them and the main cast. effects, extensive character It doesn’t stop at separate development and an dressing spaces and facilities, ever-evolving storyline, The the cast of walkers are even Walking Dead has become one given completely different of the biggest shows on the meals just to make sure they’re small screen. Whether you’re a ready to take a bite out of long-time fan or a newcomer, someone at any point. there's plenty of action going on behind the lens to rival that Walkers Far Out-Number Humans.. Unfortunately for the in front of it. good folks of Alexandria and its It takes more than blood, surrounding communities, the sweat and fears to bring The walkers outnumber the living by Walking Dead to life, which is a staggering amount... why we’ve compiled a list of When it comes to the wider the 9 interesting facts from behind-the-scenes to mark 9 cast, the showrunners hire as many as 200 extras each seasons of gore. season, which means there Creating The Walking Dead can often be upwards of 60 Ain’t Cheap... The creators of extras on set at a time. The Walking Dead have always There’s A Zombie School... preferred live action and prosthetics to CGI, so it comes Believe it or not, every one of the undead you see on The as no surprise that putting together an episode is anything Walking Dead have been to a “Zombie Academy” where but cheap. With each episode packing a punch, the cost didn’t stay that high for long - episodes in season 8 and 9 average out to around 2.5 million. The Main Cast And Walkers Are Kept Separate... On most shows, the cast and crew bond pretty quickly behind the scenes, but not for The 20 www.cityxtramagazine.com
they’re trained in moaning, groaning and walking around aimlessly. Whilst you’d think it’d be easy learning how to be dead, they actually go through some form of stunt training where they’re trained in the art of how to properly get shot, stabbed, decapitated, and so on. The Cast Celebrate ‘Death Days’ With cast working so closely together in extreme sometimes remote locations, it’s no wonder they become like a family. Unfortunately, this is The Walking Dead we’re talking about here - a show that regularly kills off characters. Because of this, the cast have started a tradition of holding Death Day parties to celebrate those leaving the show. In an effort to not spoil things for fans keeping an eye on sets and filming, the cast have even started throwing decoy celebrations like birthday parties, complete with fake birthday cakes and everything. There Are Four Different Types Of Walkers... With hordes of undead on set every day, there’s a huge difference between amounts of detail that goes into creating each look.
The walkers are actually categorized into one of four different types depending on how long they’ll be shot for and how close to the camera they’ll be. Walkers that appear in wider shots get cursory makeup and dirty clothing and those in full frame get the total Walking Dead treatment with custom fitting prosthetics, deteriorating skin and torn flesh.
character development be they war-torn, weathered or scavenged.
Blinking Has To Be Removed... Whilst humans blink on average 15-20 times a minute, walkers don’t blink at all which means that not only are they ideal candidates for a staring content, it creates an extra job in post-production. The editing team have to digitally remove the blinking There Is A Reason Most Of from anyone tasked with The Female Walkers Wear playing them. It's a tiny Skirts... Elaine Montalvo change that costs a lot of has been the Head Costume money, but believe us, you Designer for The Walking would notice if they didn't do Dead since Season 7 and is it. in charge of creating unique The Comics Are Totally looks for each character. Different... It’s no secret She knows exactly what that directors make subtle goes into creating the post changes to screen adaptaapocalyptic wardrobe, tions, but with The Walking including creating Dead, there are some differone-of-a-kind looks for the ences that change the entire walkers... storyline for certain characSo why do most of the ters. From love interests to female walkers wear skirts? death substitutes, the direcMontalvo’s designs have to tors of the show have made make Michonne appear the sure that no one's fate is epitome of badassery, while clear! allowing Maggie to retain Discover the fate of your hints of vulnerability. She favorite characters and creates statements out of stream Season 9 of The clothing, subtly building on Walking Dead on NOW TV.
of what to expect, here are a few things to contemplate before boarding your homebound one-horse open sleigh.
what anyone—even your family—has to say about it.
Embrace A Place of Grace In this situation, it is easy to prepare for war, but before you pack your sword and shield, it is crucial to approach those Navigation 1st OUT relatives whose beliefs about Family Holidays sexuality and gender identity By Jacob Roberts differ from your own from a Remember Who You Are place of understanding and For many folks, this is “the Going home for the first time grace. Now, I am not saying most wonderful time of the since coming out—especially that you should subject yourself year”; however, for some of us, during the holidays, when eve- to hateful rhetoric and insult; this highly anticipated season ryone is together and the what I am saying, however, is is anything but a sequence of stakes are higher than ever—it that you should consider the “holiday greetings and gay is crucial to not lose sight of circumstances in their own happy meetings.” In fact, for who you are. Although the lives have informed their those of us who actually are chances of forgetting your opinions and recognize that it gay (or fall somewhere on the newly embraced identity may takes time to undo what has broad LGBT spectrum), the seem pretty slim, giving in to been done. As the old saying weeks spanning Thanksgiving the temptation to temporarily goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a to New Year’s Eve are often forfeit your individuality simply day,” and old beliefs, especially overshadowed by a looming to pacify the opinions and those such as these, are not sense of dread and convictions of your loved ones likely to die fast. Also, nervousness, especially if we can run a greater risk than you remember that it took even you just crossed the threshold of may realize. Therefore, it is some time to fully embrace the infamous closet a month or important to remain steadfast in yourself and that it may take two before. As liberating as your own beliefs and to know equal or a bit more time for coming out may be, the that you are a fabulous, badass others to do the same. All you thought of returning home for superhero who is deserving of can do is show these people the holidays can be an the opportunity to live life una- that you are the same you have intimidating prospect. From shamedly as your unique, always been—the you that they supportive relatives who wonderful self, regardless of have always loved and express their allegiance with a bombardment of well-intentioned yet completely intrusive and sometimes highly inappropriate questions to those blatantly unsupportive family members, navigating the holiday season as a new out ’n proud person can be an overwhelming experience. So, if you’re preparing to journey home this Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or New Year’s and are unsure 22 www.cityxtramagazine.com
Friends are our family of choice, so if time with your biological clan isn’t going as you had hoped, remember that the world is full of kind people with open hearts, eager ears, and shoulders that are readily available to cry and lean and cherished. on. And if you can’t seem to get ahold of anyone, go into Don’t Attend Every Party another room and pop in your You’re Invited To - Don’t attend every party you’re invited earbuds, crack the spine of a good book, or turn on the to, and by “party,” I mean television. The important thing argument. When visiting your is to give yourself permission to family as a new out ’n proud walk away and recharge and individual, it is essential—for your own emotional health and remember that it’s okay to not be okay. sanity—to carefully pick and choose your battles; after all, Remember That Nothing Is not every comment deserves a Permanent - Nothing in life is response. But for those things permanent, even this. After the that do warrant a reply— last bite of turkey is swallowed whether they be honest and the final present is opened, questions or hateful remarks— you’ll get to return home to your remember to respond with as comfort zone, the place where much poise and politeness as you can fully and uninhibitedly you can possibly muster. be yourself. And though its a Taking the high road isn’t sad thought, the truth is that if always the easiest pathway to things didn’t go as planned, you traverse, but I can assure you don’t have to go back. Just as it that it is always the best. is okay to not be okay, it is perfectly acceptable to distance Plan an Escape Route - If yourself from those people and things become heated or situations that do not positively exceedingly uncomfortable contribute to your overall despite your efforts to remain understanding and respectful, it wellbeing. Saying goodbye for now to your family does not is a good idea to map out an mean that you love them any escape route. Before embarking homeward, inform a less than you did before you couple of close friends that you came out; it just means that you yourself a little more. And that, may reach out to them should my friends, is not only okay but things go south and that you would appreciate their support. essential.
News reporter Chris Geidner said Trump is basically asking the Supreme Court to rule before lower Trump’s Two Major Blows To appeals courts issue their Trans Rights rulings, an By David Vandygriff unusual step. U.S. President Donald Trump Trump’s filing says a quick continued his anti-trans policies ruling is necessary because the this holiday weekend with two case “involves an issue of moves: He asked the U.S. imperative public importance: Supreme Court to rule quickly the authority of the U.S. military on his anti-trans military ban to determine who may serve in and removed protections for the Nation’s armed forces,” but federal trans employees from this is untrue. He merely hopes the Office of Personnel the highest court will rule Management’s website. before appeals courts can On July 26, 2017, Trump continue chipping away at his tweeted his intention to ban on ban. all trans U.S. military members. If the U.S. Supreme Court does Trump has since refused to take up any of the cases, their name the military leaders who ruling will likely come out by supposedly advised him on the June 2019. In the meanwhile, ban. In the meanwhile, many the proposed ban affects the have publicly opposed his estimated 1,320 to 15,000 move, pointing out the billions it trans people currently serving will cost. in the military, leaving their Since then, three federal courts employment status uncertain, have blocked Trump’s attempt, and discourages would-be stating that he failed to show how it would further government interests. Trump initially said it was a cost-saving measure, except the U.S. military currently spends five to 20 times more on Viagra than it does on trans-related medical care. This Friday, Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the three federal court rulings blocking his ban. Buzzfeed 24 www.cityxtramagazine.com
trans recruits from signing up. Over the holidays, Trump also quietly deleted protections for trans federal employees from the Office of Personnel Management’s website. Though the site still explicitly forbids discrimination based on “gender identity,” it has removed explicit references to transgender people. According to Think Progress, the site removed detailed definitions for “gender identity,” “transgender,” “gender non-conforming,” and “transition.” It also removed sections guaranteeing that trans workers “could dress according to their gender identity … were called by their preferred names and pronouns, and … allowed to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity.” In the past, Trump has rescinded Obama-era memos protecting trans students, sent an anti-trans activist to a U.N. women’s rights meeting and ended a rule placing trans prisoners in facilities matching their gender identity.
AMP Announces ‘Love Grove’ By David Vandygriff The AIDS Memorial Project of Northeast Florida announces, ‘Love Grove.’ Love Grove is off and running. AMP will be a co-sponsor of a major tree planting project within Willow Branch Park in Riverside. Along with the City of Jacksonville and Greenscape of Jacksonville.
name is like a prayer, a mantra, to never let them be forgotten! The greater good this project will create is something we are all very proud of. Planting of these trees is scheduled for Valentines Day, February 14, 2019, and will be performed This project is called "Love by volunteers. Grove" and is dedicated to 40 We welcome you to be a part years of Gay Pride, which was of Jacksonville history. initially celebrated within that Respectfully, Richard A. park, by a brave 300 LGBT Ceriello, President of the citizens. We are especially Board of Directors. You may excited about this joint contact Richard directly at undertaking, since our focus richardaceriello@yahoo.com will be to remember loved You can visit AMP’s Facebook ones lost over these many page at www.Facebook.com/ years. Various species of AIDSMemorialProjectofNorthtrees will be selected for eastFlorida planting around the park, by the City's Landscape Architect. Over the years, Willow Branch Park has suffered from neglect and loss from an aging tree canopy. We believe that the greatest gift to remember someone is the gift of a living monument, a tree, that will last well into the future. A donation to AMP in the amount of $200 will insure that your tree will have the name of that individual you choose During this Holiday Season to memorialize on a plaque at AMP has chosen some its base. In this way, their 26 www.cityxtramagazine.com
amazing Christmas tree ornaments for purchase benefiting AMP. Proceeds support AMP as they work towards constructing a monument to honor all those we have lost through the years. $10 Small & $15 Large ornaments are suggested donations. You can purchase the ornaments directly on AMP’s Facebook page listed above. AMP is a 501c3 comprised of diverse individuals from Northeast Florida working to create & maintain a living monument dedicated to those in our community infected & affected by HIV/AIDS. Contact at AIDSMemorialProjectofNEFL@gmail.com AMP is dedicated to build & maintain a memorial to people who have died from complications of AIDS & a living monument for those infected/affected by AIDS. We aim to create a memorial/ monument to honor those lives lost to this terrible disease, as well as to inspire & support those currently living with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis.