OutClique Magazine July 2020

Volume 4, Issue 8 July 2020

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Turn Up the Music

By Steven O. Evans, PhD

Photo by Michael Murphy Photographic

I grew up in a very small town in Kentucky. My dad’s boss at the bank, L D Sweazy (he didn’t have a first or middle name, just initials) once told dad, “Don’t tell everyone all your business.” In our world of social media, I think that is still sage advice.

I will share some of what the last few months have been like, of which I now call, “The Darkest Chapter of my Life.” I went through a challenging (to say the least) 11 months in Lexington, KY that I used to assign that label. I won’t go into the details, but I still deal with some of the anxiety and PTSD that resulted from it.

With all the events since March, I do believe I can reassign that title to these last few months. I hate to complain, because I do have so much for which to be thankful. However, there is one piece of this chapter that has been more difficult, nay I say painful, that I ever expected to come. I’ll not “tell all my business,” but suffice it to say, this strange science fiction movie we all seem to be part of, has included a subplot for me with characters that have touched my heart.

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Since they started, I have followed a music group called Point of Grace. Their depth of words has always spoken to my soul. God laid this song on my heart, and I wanted to share the words of “How You Live [Turn Up the Music]”1 with you:

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Wake up to the sunlight With your windows open Don't hold in your anger or leave things unspoken Wear your red dress Use your good dishes Make a big mess and make lots of wishes Have what you want But want what you have And don't spend your life lookin' back Turn up the music Turn it up loud Take a few chances Let it all out You won't regret it Lookin' back from where you have been Cause it's not who you knew And it's not what you did It's how you live So go to the ballgames And go to the ballet And go see your folks more than just on the holidays Kiss all your children Dance with your wife Tell your husband you love him every night Don't run from the truth Cause you can't get away Just face it and you'll be okay Turn up the music Turn it up loud Take a few chances

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Let it all out You won't regret it Lookin' back from where you have been Cause it's not who you knew And it's not what you did It's how you live Oh wherever you are and wherever you've been Now is the time to begin So give to the needy And pray for the grieving E'en when you don't think that you can Cause all that you do is bound to come back to you So think of your fellow man Make peace with God and make peace with yourself Cause in the end there's nobody else Turn up the music Turn it up loud Take a few chances Let it all out You won't regret it Lookin' back from where you have been Cause it's not who you knew And it's not what you did It's how you live Cause it's not who you knew And it's not what you did It's how you live

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So, no matter where you are in this “COVID-movie,” remember, it’s how you live. Take some chances that you would never have taken before. Make peace with those around you. Go to the theater, the symphony, the ballgames, the clubs, the restaurants, and all the places that make South Florida so fabulous. Talk to your family, even if it’s via FaceTime. This is the time to make your wishes and reinvent yourself, your life, and, maybe, your career.

Don’t look back, but see the possibilities. Dance, even if it’s just you in your bedroom. If you have a boyfriend, partner, wife, or husband, kiss them every morning, noon, afternoon, and night. Hold their hand in public (kiss them, too!) and be proud of who you are and who you are with.

Now is the time to turn up the music and turn it up loud. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. “Cause it's not who you knew, and it's not what you did. It's how you live.”

May happiness be abounding2 amidst this storm.

Steven O. Evans, PhD Publisher & Editor in Chief

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Dr. Angela Easterday-Holder, former Chair and Professor of Music at Carson-Newman University.

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Andrew Armano, Rod Davis, Dr. Stephen Fallon, John M. Hayden, Marty Kiar, Kip Reynolds, Patrick Rogers, Eric Noel Roman

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THOUSANDS OF PERUVIANS GET HIV SERVICES AMID COVID-19 QUARANTINE

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By Fiona Ip

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HF Peru staff work to deliver health services, ARVs and personal protective equipment during a restrictive quarantine.

Out of necessity, telemedicine and flexible support has become a part of the new normal as a result of COVID-19. AHF Peru is taking that change in stride – its team has redesigned its care model to ensure continued support to nearly 3,400 HIV clients and other vulnerable people during quarantine.

This included launching its virtual Wellness Center (WC) to provide counseling, medical and psychological guidance on STIs, and medicine delivery when patients are unable to travel to pick up their antiretrovirals (ARVs) from health facilities.

“Members of our team are all very committed and working hard to continue delivering HIV prevention, linkage to care and other supportive services to the community during this difficult time – including efforts by our Iquitos team to support indigenous communities in rural areas,” said AHF Peru Advocacy Manager Nadya Bravo Garcia. “In addition to our virtual efforts, we’ve also worked with partners to deliver ARVs for HIV to 351 clients and have provided food to 2,358 vulnerable people. Support was also provided to 13 health facilities with the delivery of personal protective equipment for frontline health workers.”

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The Wellness Center launched on March 30, with AHF Peru utilizing various platforms to serve more than 1,600 clients virtually. These include WhatsApp, telephone, and of course, a robust online environment that offers live sessions where doctors can answer audience questions in real time on HIV, STIs, and COVID-19, among other important topics.

“The health of people living with HIV is more exposed during emergencies like COVID-19, so the implementation of novel strategies such as tele-counseling or tele-monitoring are extremely useful for ensuring patients remain on treatment,” said Dr. José Luis Sebastián, Director of AHF Peru and the Andean Region.

“Additionally, our virtual Wellness Center can be a scalable project that gives health authorities a better tool for HIV response in the region. It’s shown how telemedicine is a viable option for fulfilling of the human rights of people living with HIV, and its use will be valuable after the pandemic.”

“A few days ago, AHF gave me virtual counseling, and I appreciate the attention and information provided, especially at this stage of the global pandemic that forces us to be home,” added AHF patient José Luis Alvarez.

“I want to congratulate them for the support they provide to the community every day through their digital platform, and I offer my sincere and eternal thanks. All the information I requested was given to me, and now I am calmer to continue with my life.”

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EGRIFTA SV is a growth hormone-releasing factor (GHRF) analog.

• EGRIFTA SV is not for weight loss management.

• The long-term safety of EGRIFTA SV on the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular) is not known.

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• Are allergic to tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA SV .

• Are pregnant or become pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop using EGRIFTA SV and talk with your healthcare provider.

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• Serious allergic reaction such as rash or hives anywhere over the body or on the skin, swelling of the face or throat, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, feeling of faintness or fainting, itching and reddening or flushing of the skin. If you have any of these symptoms, stop using EGRIFTA SV and get emergency medical help right away.

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• Increase in blood sugar (glucose) or diabetes.

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• Increased risk of death in people who have critical illness because of heart or stomach surgery, trauma of serious breathing (respiratory) problems has happened when taking certain growth hormones.

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This information is not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. For additional information about EGRIFTA SV , go to: www.egriftasv.com for the full Prescribing Information, Patient Information and Patient Instructions for Use, and talk to your doctor.

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TRADITIONAL MAIL GETS HIV MEDS TO UKRAINIANS

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n a warm spring afternoon, a team of dedicated health care workers stood huddled around a desk in an HIV clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine, steadily boxing up items to be delivered to their clients. But these care packages were not the typical sort with tasty treats or scarce toiletries—these contained lifesaving medicines to treat HIV. Facing strict COVID-19 lockdowns that shut down the entire public transit system, the AHF Ukraine team adjusted its operations to continue providing all its usual services with the Test & Treat Clinic staff sending up to 100 weekly postal deliveries for ARVs (antiretroviral medicines) to local and rural areas. Telemedicine was also added to AHF’s services for consultations that supported nearly 700 clients from March through May. "The AHF Ukraine team, like many others, have adapted to new and complicated living and working conditions," said AHF Ukraine Country Program Director Dr. Yaroslava Lopatina. "Our entire team has mobilized so that our clients remain adherent to treatment and receive the services they need. And no matter what we do and in what conditions we find ourselves, we remember that the people we support are 20 | OutClique.com

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always at the center of our efforts!"

The ramping up of telemedicine incorporated several novel initiatives, including taking AHF Ukraine’s ART adherence support program online. Counselors and doctors conducted virtual meetings that supported clients in both large cities and remote villages with consultations on HIV and COVID-19, alcohol dependence, depression, anxiety, and the importance of remaining on treatment.

"The pandemic showed how important it is to be united and to know that there are people who, despite difficulties, are ready to help each other," said Alona Slomynska, AHF Ukraine Community Mobilizer. "Many patients felt anxiety and concern about the inability to receive help and were afraid to remain without support. We always stayed in touch and were ready to respond to the requests of our clients by consistently working to find new solutions to help them."

With 240,000 people living with HIV, Ukraine has the second largest HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and as of 2018, only 52% of those were receiving antiretroviral treatment. AHF Ukraine currently serves 47,220 clients in the country.

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BCPA GOES VIRTUAL

usiness models around the world have adapted to providing services during these changing times. Our office continues to evolve to ensure we meet the needs of the residents of Broward County and provide the same level of customer service you have grown to expect. Property owners can still easily apply for Homestead Exemption online at www.BCPA.net, as well as access information about all the tax-saving exemptions available for qualified individuals.

Please contact csemgmt@bcpa.net or call (954) 357-6830 with any exemption questions you may have if you cannot find the answers you are looking for on our website.

Understandably, many residents have concerns about sharing personal information online or over the phone. To help ease these concerns, our Mobile Exemption & Information Team (MEIT) is now able to meet with residents virtually and answer any questions or help with exemption filing. While we do not know when our office will be able to safely resume in-person meetings, this new platform allows face-to-face virtual conversations between property owners and our staff. To schedule an appointment for a virtual meeting, please email us at ExemptionsExpress@BCPA.net or call us at (954) 357-5579.

Quarterly Tax Payment Installment Plan

While the Property Appraiser’s Office does not set or collect taxes, our office receives many

calls from residents inquiring about installment tax bills and their recent exemptions. Broward County’s Records, Taxes & Treasury Division is responsible for the billing and collecting of property taxes.

For property owners on their quarterly installment plan, the first two installment payments (June and September) are based on the previous (2019) tax year. This means residents who have been approved for 2020 Homestead Exemption or other exemptions will not see these showing on either the June or September installment bills. The final two installment bills will be based on the current tax year. The December and March installment bill amounts will be adjusted to include any 2020 exemptions or changes to the property’s taxable value. The deadline for Broward County’s Installment Payment Plan was May 1, 2020. Should you have any questions regarding the payment of property taxes, their office can be reached at (954) 831-4000 or by email to Revenue@Broward.org.

If my office can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (954) 357-6904 or by email at MartyKiar@BCPA.net.

Take care, Marty Kiar, CFA

Marty Kiar is the Broward County Property Appraiser and longtime advocate for LGBTQ equality.

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UNDER ALL IS THE LAND

By Kip Reynolds

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ot many people think about the obligations, rules, and guidelines realtors must follow. In light of recent events, I thought it might be beneficial to share some important fundamentals of my industry.

The preamble to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) (effective January 1, 2020) starts out saying,

Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.

Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS® should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in preparing themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling and share with their fellow REALTORS® a common responsibility for its integrity and honor.

“Under all is the land.” This first statement is perhaps the most telling of what it means to serve the public as a realtor, but it’s not only about what realtors do in our professional lives, but also it is what we all do for each other.

Follow the golden rule and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

According to NAR, the Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group.

It ensures that consumers are served by requiring realtors to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests. Realtors truly led by example in this case. Perhaps within view of this the federal government seemed to recognize a similar take.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is interesting to note that twentythree states, the District of Columbia, and at least 400 cities and counties have enacted bans on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

So why write all of this? After all, these are just words on paper. The problem is words matter.

Injustice to anyone is an injustice to all. Our choice to recognize right from wrong matters. As the COVID-19 crisis collides with the crisis of racial inequality, it is very important that we remember the fundamentals of who we are as one nation and what it means to say “under all is the land.”

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"I'M BORED."

By Eric Noel Roman

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have been sitting at home during this pandemic, isolated, and waiting for the world to restart. Three months of not working, all malls and stores closed, and nowhere to really go. The most common theme among my social group, "I'm bored." However, one big detail has been overlooked. Welcome to the opportunity of a lifetime.

I have taken the opposite approach to this whole viral situation. Has anyone ever said to you, "I want to start a new hobby..." or, "I have this dream idea, but I do not have the time."

In the midst of the circumstances we are in, time has been liberated from any restrictions.

In the duration of my isolation, I have taken on many feats. Some I started quite some time ago. Others were ideas that had seedlings, but no nourishment. As soon as I heard the words "we are closing," I began doing homework. I figured, "I do not have the time," is no longer a legitimate excuse. This has been the time to crack open the books to further my process of certifications (personal trainer), learn new techniques to better my skills in my profession as a musician (production), and pick up that hobby I have been putting off (ultra distance running training). All of these skills require a dedication of time that was rare in my life due to the fact I had multiple jobs.

This opportunity seems to come around once every one hundred years. 1917 had a pandemic that seized human life and stalled

the world. Here is 2020 and the world has stopped. I understand that hardships have fallen on many. I get that finances have taken a massive hit. I am no different. However, many have become couch potatoes. If you have been putting off that project at home of installing that new light fixture or clearing out the garden, this is the time. The world has turned from consuming your every moment, to you consuming the world and growing in ways you only dreamed of.

This is your time to shine. If this time off has been spent completely worrying about work, meanwhile sitting binging that TV series, you have missed out on opportunity. However, there is still time to jump off the couch and ride the bucking bronco of life. Learn a new skill, keep up with your new year’s resolutions, or simply read more. Take this bull by the horns because this chance comes only once in many lifetimes.

This is the opportunity many want and complain they do not have. What are you going to do with it?

Eric Noel Roman DJ, obstacle racer, motivational writer from North Miami Beach, living life one day at a time, and making a difference one person at a time.

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“WAR” HERO

AN INTERVIEW WITH GAY HISTORIAN AND WRITER ERIC CERVINI

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Gregg Shapiro: Eric, what does it mean to you to have your first book, The Deviants War, featured in a “13 Books to Watch For in June” column in the New York Times?

Eric Cervini: It was quite an honor. I’m so excited that my publisher, FSG, in the middle of a pandemic miraculously was able to get it out in time (for June), which is, as you may know, the 50th anniversary of the world’s first Pride march. I think as people are wondering how to celebrate Prides without parades, I hope the book reminds readers that the very first Pride was about resistance. I hope people can be reminded of that fact once again.

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he COVID-19 pandemic is far from over despite what the POTUS says or the cities and states that have chosen to reopen endangering everyone. In other words, we will all be better off if we continue to shelterin-place, at least until there is a vaccine. With that in mind, anyone looking for a compelling and juicy queer history read need look no further than The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs.

The United States of America (FSG, 2020) by Eric Cervini. Cervini, who received his PhD in history from the University of Cambridge, took it upon himself to introduce readers to Frank Kameny, a legendary figure in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Kameny, a prominent force in the early days of the Mattachine Society, bravely took on the United States government’s policy regarding homosexuals when he was fired from his job with the United States Department of Defense for being gay in 1957. The Deviant’s War is a perfect summer read, an informative alternative to a Pride parade, if you will.

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In college, I thought I was going to law school. I thought I was going to study government and had a very straight path ahead of me, so to speak [laughs]; then I realized after watching the film Milk, like so many people of my generation, who were not taught in high school or even college about LGBTQ+ history. I didn't know the first thing about Harvey Milk when I was 20 years old. That signaled to me that if I didn't know Harvey's, then what other stories are out there that have not been turned into Oscar winning films, which stories are out there that deserve to be told? Very soon thereafter in undergrad at Harvard, I was searching for other gay activists who I might be able to research.

Frank Kameny’s name came up and I saw that he had just recently passed away. I saw that he had donated, I believe, the largest individual LGBTQ+ collection of personal papers to the

Library of Congress. No one had written a book about him. I went down to the Library of Congress and started thumbing through his daunting number of documents and realized that I was staring at the secret history of gay rights in America. I’ve been hooked ever since and that was seven years ago.

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Early in the book, you write about the social data gathering work of Laud Humphreys, Alfred Kinsey, and Frank Kameny. Do you see yourself and your book as a continuation of that legacy?

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That’s an interesting question. I'm not sure I want to follow Laud Humphrey’s footsteps [laughs]. He’s primarily taught in sociology courses as an example of unethical research [laughs]. But I think what Kinsey did was start a conversation. I hope that, like Kinsey, I can prompt a larger discussion in the media, in the public, and especially in academia, about the stories that we're forgetting when we teach queer history. I’ve made certain to make sure that, yes, the story is primarily about Frank. But every chapter, as I'm sure you saw, begins with a different character who influenced or was influenced by Frank. That includes people like Bayard Rustin, Ernestine Eppenger and Sylvia Rivera. These are people who also deserve their own books. I hope people read Frank’s story, recognize how important he was for our movement, but also recognize the less discussed figures that are equally important parts of our community who deserve to have their own stories told. I hope just as Harvey Milk compelled me to search for other stories that are hidden in the archives, I hope Kameny does the same to other scholars, students and members of the general public.

history courses?

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It would be a dream come true. I’ll never forget taking my first history class at Harvard and realizing that history, unlike what we’re taught in high school -- don't get me wrong, my history teachers in high school were heroes, but they’re also given a daunting list of facts indeed that they needed to teach and that was it – and it wasn't until college that I realized that history is also about storytelling and the human condition.

These are fully formed human beings with complexities and flaws, just like Frank Kameny who’s a very flawed hero. So, I hope it shows students who may be taking their very first Introduction to Queer History, that it doesn’t just have to be memorization of facts. These are characters, human beings who changed over time and were confronted with extreme difficulties and still resisted. I hope it compels them, like I said, to study other figures within the movement who may have been forgotten.

But, also, to paint them in a very human light.

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The Deviants War has many examples of important history being made, such as in Sept. 1962, when Congressmen Nix and Ryan voted against H.R. 11363 and the April 1965 picketing protest at the White House.

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SMART MONEY TIPS FROM YOUR BBB

By Rodney Davis CEO, BBB Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean

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ou don’t need me to tell you that times are tough right now. One of the biggest expenses for homeowners is our mortgage payments. Since interest rates are low, a refinance can offer you a few options that may benefit you. A refinance may lower your monthly payment, reduce the amount you pay in interest by lowering the rate and or term of your loan, and enable you to pull cash out of your home’s equity to use to pay off higher interest rate debt (e.g. the average credit card debt incurs 19% interest).

To determine if you might benefit from refinancing your mortgage, get a copy of your last statement and go to: www.BankRate.com/Calculators/Mortgages/Amortization-Calculator.aspx You will need to know the term of your loan, the interest rate, and the remaining principle. Let’s look at an example:

Current Loan

Optional Loan

Term

20 years

20 years

% Rate

3.65

2.5

Monthly Payment

$1,016

$836

The monthly payment will also have to include your taxes and home insurance unless you pay those directly. Additionally, there are closing costs associated with a refinance so you will need to be in a position to pay those fees up front.

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Since rates are relatively low today, I refinanced with the goal of paying off my mortgage more quickly and reducing the amount of interest paid. Using the same figures from above, and by reducing the new loan to 15 years, the monthly payment slightly increases to $1,153, but over the life of the loan, the homeowner will pay $34,638 in interest compared to $71,011.

Lastly, if you have $8,000 in credit card debt, and you have enough equity in your home, a refinance can allow you to pay off the debt, move the rate from 19% to the term of your new mortgage (e.g. 2.5%) while your overall mortgage payment that now includes the credit card debt is equal to or less than the combined credit card payment/mortgage payment paid previously. Each situation is different and your credit score, the term of the loan, and other factors will impact the interest rate you are able to obtain, but aside from the time to process the request with a mortgage broker, it costs nothing to see if a refinance is beneficial for your goal—lowering monthly payments, paying off credit card debt, or reducing the term and amount of interest paid.

It is important to work with a good mortgage broker and you can obtain quotes from several brokers to compare the rates and closing costs at www.SEFlorida.App.BBB.org/Connect.

One other major expense for a homeowner is insurance. Homeowners insurance and auto insurance are expensive for Floridians.

According to www.Insurance.com, Florida comes in at number three for the most expensive homeowner’s insurance only trailing Oklahoma and Kansas.

Similarly, Florida is the fourth most expensive state for auto insurance. It is critical to have quality insurance, but that does not mean you should not shop for a good value. Again, you can go to www.SEFlorida.App.BBB.org/ Connect to request quotes.

The Florida Department of Insurance provides a great checklist to use when buying homeowner’s insurance: www.

MyFloridacFO.com/Division/Consumers/ UnderstandingCoverage/Guides/Documents/ HomeownersToolkit.pdf.

BBB tips for buying auto insurance are at www.BBB.org/Article/Tips/14093-BBB-TipAuto-Insurance.

Whether your goal is to save money now, save money in the long run, or reduce the amount of money going to interest instead of reducing your debt, these tips can help you accomplish your goal.

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D’EVA LIVING WITH HIV SINCE 2009 REAL BIKTARVY PATIENT

KEEP SHINING. Because HIV doesn’t change who you are.

BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in certain adults. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.

Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you.

Featured patient compensated by Gilead.

Watch D’Eva’s story at BIKTARVY.com

IMPORTANT FACTS FOR BIKTARVY®

This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY and does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and your treatment.

MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BIKTARVY BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects, including:  Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you have both HIV-1 and HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do not stop taking BIKTARVY without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.

ABOUT BIKTARVY BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 55 pounds.

It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.

BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS. Do NOT take BIKTARVY if you also take a medicine that contains:  dofetilide  rifampin  any other medicines to treat HIV-1 POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF BIKTARVY BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects, including:

(bik-TAR-vee)

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms after you start taking BIKTARVY.  Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY.  Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.  Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “teacolored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.  The most common side effects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%).

These are not all the possible side effects of BIKTARVY. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY.

 Those in the “Most Important Information About BIKTARVY” section.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 Changes in your immune system.

Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections.

Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with BIKTARVY. Continued on next page.

Please see Important Facts, including important warnings, continued on the next page and at BIKTARVY.com.

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Meet a few of the extraordinary people who take BIKTARVY.

Watch their stories at BIKTARVY.com Featured patients compensated by Gilead.

IMPORTANT FACTS FOR BIKTARVY® (CONTINUED) BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY Tell your healthcare provider if you:  Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis infection.  Have any other health problems.  Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking BIKTARVY.  Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk.

 BIKTARVY and other medicines may affect each other. Ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist about medicines that interact with BIKTARVY, and ask if it is safe to take BIKTARVY with all your other medicines.

HOW TO TAKE BIKTARVY Take BIKTARVY 1 time each day with or without food.

GET MORE INFORMATION

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take:

 This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more.

 Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.

 If you need help paying for your medicine, visit BIKTARVY.com for program information.

 Go to BIKTARVY.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5

Please see Important Facts, including important warnings above and at BIKTARVY.com.

BIKTARVY, the BIKTARVY Logo, KEEP SHINING, LOVE WHAT’S INSIDE, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. Version date: February 2020 © 2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. BVYC0229 04/20

THE MOTHER OF INVENTION

By Rev. Patrick Rogers, MDiv.

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t feels sometimes like what Dorothy experienced when she was caught up in the midst of that tornado in Kansas. Her life flying by and little seems where it was before. Her world instantly changes all around her. Some things were familiar, but others distant and afar. How she related to friends and family and her surroundings would never be the same.

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed everyone’s lives, especially the church. It’s been a wake-up call in so many ways. For regular church attendees it’s helped us realize why it is that we get up early every Sunday and gather together as a community. We miss those greetings and hugs at the door. We miss that smile. We miss eye contact. We miss sharing our joys and sorrows with one another. We miss praying together. We miss sharing music. We miss the message from the Word. We miss communal worship. We miss fellowship and sitting down with one another. We miss saying goodbye and another hug, and the “I will see you next Sunday” farewells. We miss walking away and knowing that until next Sunday we will be a part of each other’s hearts. We miss our family.

Since March 15, 2020, our church has been providing only “recorded” online worship services. Our Leadership Team spoke about providing the services via “Live Stream,” “Zoom®,” “YouTube Live®,” and other ways, but a recorded service that is posted to YouTube® and also available on Facebook® was a good decision.

Since putting much more emphasis towards our church’s “online” presence, our family

has grown 400%! When the pandemic began, many predicted doom and gloom, especially for churches where there is so much danger from lack of social distancing. How will church be in the future? Yet, I know that a time will come when we can gather together again and hug each other like we have never been hugged before. And we, like Dorothy, will also feel different.

This morning, I learned an “online” way to worship that felt tremendously good, a way to share worship together again. I set up a Facebook® Watch Party and did-we-ever have a party! Together at the same time, many of our family members and even some friends, we watched the same recorded worship video, but more importantly we worshipped together. I could feel their energy and their love so strongly again. I felt connected to them. As we listened to the biblical text, prayed, sang, and reflected on God’s message for us, we had church!

I do believe that church can happen anywhere and at any time. I can worship while watching a worship service video alone. That’s the Mother of Invention. But, sometimes you just need a hug from your Mom. Thank you Mom for the virtual hug this morning!

Rev. Patrick Rogers, MDiv. – Community Activist and Senior Pastor at United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale Photo Courtesy of Rev. Patrick Rogers, MDiv.

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WE ARE ONE

By Fr. Jamie Forsythe Pastor, Holy Angels National Catholic Church

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entecost is always referred to as the birthday of the church. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples and his followers many times. After each of these encounters they would head back to the upper room and discuss what had happened. But, after the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Feast of Pentecost, the disciples began to proclaim salvation through Jesus and went out into the community. The church was born!

One of the side notes of the story of Pentecost is that the disciples began speaking in many languages and all of those who heard them, even though they were from different lands, understood. The message of Christianity was a message of unification, we are one in the Spirit. The challenge for them, as it is for us now, is to see others as our sisters and brothers. We pray that the Spirit of love and unity will descend upon us and fill our hearts with compassion and understanding.

I know that at times I feel overwhelmed. I am scared. I am angry. I am remorseful. I am confused. We live in a time and a country where the polarization of society is heading to a critical mass. Voices of hate and fear are drowning out the whispers of love and acceptance. The "me" is growing stronger than the "we" filling hearts with mistrust. The command of "love your neighbor as yourself" has been replaced with "love yourself first, and then anyone else who thinks like you."

As with many people, I have watched the events of the past few days with great horror and sadness. It has been a difficult week starting with the COVID-19 death toll surpassing the 100,000 mark, to the death of George Floyd, and all of the protests that followed that turned violent. All of this was years in the making, like a giant pressure cooker that has slowly been building up. The tensions caused by the quarantines and the protests against those restrictions, the disproportionate effect of the virus on people of color, and the financial strain due to unemployment bearing down on a segment of our society that has been marginalized has been the fuel for this explosion.

The healing of our nation and world begins with the healing of our hearts. Do not let the events of the past fill you with fear, anger, or hate. Let compassion and understanding be your goal.

How would you feel if your spirit was in their body, and how would you want others to treat you? Jesus, who was God, took the form of a human body in order to experience the love of God. As followers, we are also called to put ourselves in the reality of the other’s experience in order to reveal to them the love of God.

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May the Spirit of God's love fill your hearts with wisdom, understanding, compassion, peace, and, most of all, LOVE.

At Home with

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avid and Aaron Currie call Fort Lauderdale their home and have supported the gay community for many years. Well-known locally, they are also globally recognized. On January 6, 2015, they were among the first gay couples legally married in Broward County.

The image of two dashingly handsome men, one a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy (BSO) in uniform and the other a former Marine went viral, touched uncountable lives, and provided visibility to our community. Since that time, they have been very involved in the local community, participating in fundraisers and community events. They recently sat down with me and OutClique for a more personal discussion of their life lessons, the power of community, their relationship, and balancing the personal with the public.

Full disclosure here, I have known David and Aaron for several years and I am lucky to count them among my good friends. Like many people, I knew who they were before I met them. I confess to being a touch intimidated when I met them, but their warm smiles and direct eye contact immediately won me over.

As I got to know them, I came to know two grounded and honorable men who respect others in action and word.

For those who haven’t met David and Aaron, what first jumps out at you is the yin and yang of their union. Aaron is extroverted, full of energy, and quick with wit. David is an equal with a presence-centered, self-contained energy, an always engaged smile, and a twinkle in his eye.

Andrew Armano: I know you must get this question a lot, but what's the secret to your relationship?

Aaron Currie: Honesty and communication.

Being honest with your partner can be difficult, but it's better when it’s all out on the table.

Nothing pent up waiting to explode, nothing to hide. If you have a disagreement or an argument, you hash it out. If need be, you separate from each other for a couple hours and then reevaluate it later.

David Currie: With honesty and communication, you can work through the relationship. You evaluate, and decide what works. You come back and reevaluate again if you need to, and you make your relationship work.

AA

With the territory of publicity comes significant challenges, especially as you become the focus of intense scrutiny, not all of it driven by the most charitable motives.

DC

That takes us back to honesty.

There is nothing that anyone could tell me about him that I would say, "Really? I didn't know that. He did that?" Never going to happen. And he could say the same with me because in this arena, people have tried to be catty and tell me things they assume I don't know and just respond, "I know that. Of course I knew that.” We share everything; nothing ever comes as a surprise to the other.

AC

It seems people will more quickly choose to tear someone down than build him up. I've seen that. I’ve experienced that. I’ve been part of that. When I was in my early 20s I fell in line with what I saw happening around me, but when I realized how I was behaving, I wanted to change. It has not been something that happened over night. I make mistakes and I grow and I learn, and when things are brought to my attention, I think about it and I try to find the next best possible approach in a future situation.

AA

There is also the tendency in this social media world to cultivate the image before the actual life you’re living. How do you guys navigate that?

AC

I think you start by being accountable for yourself and living with integrity.

Leading by example is not in my opinion just leading, it’s being open to hearing feedback.

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then that is going to be what you experience and it radiates out.

DC

We make conscious choices about what we allow in our lives. There are a number of things we don't tolerate. Drama is probably one of the biggest things. We will remove ourselves from that situation.

AA

We know the public story of your marriage photo going viral.

Aaron, tell me a little about your personal experience what the right to get married meant to you.

AC

It was Christmas Day and I used to help to feed the homeless at the shelter in Hollywood. We had been together just over a year at this point and I asked David to come with me that year. After, I told him I wanted to go to the beach and take Christmas photos, I thought he would have realized because it was Christmas Day, it was a little late for Christmas photos, but he didn't pick up on that. I sorta tricked him, I had the tripod and everything with me ready to set up and I had the ring hidden. He was off looking at the ocean as I set everything up to record on my phone. The moment was beautiful, yet hilarious at the same time. I had never seen him so taken aback, he just shrieked and gasped. He was bawling in disbelief.

DC

Speechless is an understatement.

I couldn't catch my breath. The first time ever in my life I could not catch my breath or compose myself.

AC

But, something really extra beautiful happened then. A woman was nearby watching me propose and she took pictures.

I remember we were standing there, we were holding hands and he was still crying, and I saw this woman approaching us. My first thought honestly was this woman is going to be belligerent, "How dare you. This is disgusting," sort of thing. It was the exact opposite. The woman said “I was at the traffic light and I saw you guys, and I saw you propose. It was

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so beautiful and I took pictures. I want to send them to you." We gave her our email addresses, and she sent them to us.

AA too.

David, tell me a little something personal about that time in your life,

DC

One that moved me deeply in an unexpected way was when Sheriff Israel gave his approval for me to wear my uniform to be married. It was a busy day and a million things to do when my phone rang. I pulled it out and I saw, just by looking at the prefix of the number, that it’s a BSO phone number. I answered the phone and it was the former Sheriff's General Counsel. I answered and the person said, "David, this is Ron Gunzburger. So, I hear that you want to wear your uniform tonight to get married at the courthouse?" I responded, "Yes, Sir." He said, "Hold for the sheriff please." It still chokes me up. Sheriff Israel picks up the phone and says to me, "David, I would be absolutely honored if you wear your uniform. I'll be there. And I support you 100%." His blessing meant the world to me.

AA

Those moments are beautiful in every life, but for gay people who have experienced so much prejudice, these moments can be deeply healing.

AC

Yes. I feel like a lot of people that have not had the difficulties that gay Americans have had, don't understand the smallest little thing of feeling accepted means the world. We're all just trying to do the best we can and be the best people we can and we want to feel the same rights and acceptability as anybody else, not to be made second class citizens. That was one of the things, being able to be married and legally change my name, I just felt like an American, [even] after having been in the military and served and still wasn't allowed to have certain rights and benefits.

DC

I agree. I remember it was two weeks after we got married, I went to Jamaica, dispatched to the State Department OutClique.com | 53

for work. I had to train their National Police on some aspects of crime scene investigation. As I was filling out the travel documentation at the airport to go to Jamaica, and where that box is that says, "Single,” “Married,” “Widowed,” “Divorced," I, with the biggest smile, checked and circled where it said “Married” because I never, in a million years, thought I would be able to do that. We deserve the same rights as everyone else and now I have them as a married person.

AA

So what’s next for you guys. Where do you see yourselves a few years down the road?

DC

I've been with BSO since February 1992 and a forensic detective assigned to the crime scene unit since October 2000. I've handled a variety of different types of cases, mostly investigating all manners of death whether it be accidental or intentional. In 18 months I can retire. I have no idea what I'm going to do next. I mean, what do I do when I grow up? I don't know. I haven't decided, yet. I'm not in a rush or in a hurry to figure out what. I'm sure something will come to me. Something that interests me that I don't have to do it for the money.

I want to learn something new, something different. I don't care what it is.

AC

I am in a really good place in my life personally and professionally. I don't see a massive change. I have been at the salon for 10 years and I'm so happy there. With David's retirement, that will be a change and I am open and looking forward to that. I feel weird, but I don't have any complaints as I have to remind myself I had to create this life and experience for myself. So, I will keep doing that.

AA

Thank you both for talking with me and sharing a part of you with OutClique. I appreciate your ability to open up and share. I was hoping we could give readers a glimpse into the personal side of your lives, and I appreciate your willingness to go along with me.

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AWAITING THE COURT'S RULING

on the Palm Beach County Conversion Therapy Bans

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onversion therapy is a discredited counseling practice by which therapists and other health care providers seek to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression through aversion treatment. The practice repeatedly has been shown to harm LGBTQ+ youth.

We cannot allow this barbaric practice to continue in Florida -- or anywhere else.

Knowing there was no chance of anyone convincing the Florida Legislature to enact a law banning conversion therapy statewide, and inspired by a conversion therapy ban enacted by the City of Miami Beach, in 2016, the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC) began a two-year campaign to ban conversion therapy throughout Palm Beach County.

Miami Beach First Assistant City Attorney Robert Rosenwald, West Palm Beach Assistant City Attorney ZoĂŤ Panarites, PBCHRC Board Member Trent Steele, and I carefully drafted a model ordinance to ban conversion therapy.

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Photo Courtesy of PBCHRC

Judge Rand Hoch (ret.)

President and Founder, Palm Beach County Human Rights Council

We sought and received input from our colleagues at SAVE, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

On November 7, 2016, West Palm Beach became the first local municipality to enact the model ordinance, banning conversion therapy on youth throughout the city. Over the next 11 months, similar conversion therapy bans were enacted in Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Riviera Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, and Boca Raton.

PBCHRC shared the model ordinance with Alachua and Broward Counties, as well as the City of Tampa, all of which enacted virtually identical ordinances banning conversion therapy.

Our local campaign culminated on December 19, 2017, when Palm Beach County enacted the first countywide conversion therapy ban in Florida.

Immediately after the ban took effect, Liberty Counsel, an anti-LGBTQ hate group, filed suit

In 2019, Judge Robin Rosenberg of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied Liberty Counsel's motion for preliminary injunctions. As a result, young LGBTQ+ people in Palm Beach County remain safe from the psychological abuse caused by conversion therapy.

Having lost, Liberty Counsel has appealed the order to the U.S. District Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit. Briefs were filed and oral argument was held in February. We expect the appellate court ruling in the near future.

As mentioned above, the City of Tampa enacted a conversion therapy ban utlizing the PBCHRC model on April 6, 2017. Liberty Counsel immediately filed suit to nullify the ban. Unfortunately for LGBTQ+ youth, this time Liberty Counsel prevailed. Judge William Jung of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida struck down the ban, making it legal for conversion therapy practitioners in Tampa to once again "treat" LGBTQ+ children with their quackery.

The City of Tampa appealed the ruling to the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh

Circuit. Although briefs have been filed, no date has been set for oral argument. Therefore, a decision is not expected until later this year or early next year.

PBCHRC invites you to join a Virtual Town Hall sponsored by the National Equality Action Team (NEAT). The event will be held at 7:00PM the evening after the appellate court decision is announced. NEAT's presenters will provide their analysis of the court's ruling. Since the court does not give notice when it issues decisions, specific details about the Town Hall will be sent out immediately following the ruling.

Interestingly, the panel of presenters does not include any of the attorneys who co-wrote the ordinances being challenged in court. Nor does the panel include any of the attorneys who argued the cases before Judge Rosenberg or the three judge panel of the Eleventh Circuit.

Most significantly, none of the boots-on-theground activists involved in organzing to get the conversion therapy bans at issue enacted were invited to be on the panel. Still, the Virtual Town Hall may provide an interesting perspective on the future of conversion therapy ban across the country.

Go to www.TheNeat.org/11Circuit.html to RSVP to attend the Virtual Town Hall. Even if you can't attend, RSVP to receive a recording of the event.

Stay safe and keep healthy.

Photo Courtesy of PBCHRC

in federal court on behalf of two therapists seeking to nullify the bans on conversion therapy for minors enacted by Palm Beach County and the City of Boca Raton. The plaintiffs argued that they should be allowed to continue to practice conversion therapy.

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TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

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eight loss surgery is a personal decision that only you — with the help of your family and your doctors — can make. Chances are if you’re considering weight loss surgery, you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine you know. Over time, the results of weight loss surgery are often life changing, but there are many considerations with any surgery. Like anything, bariatric surgeries have evolved and there are several types and techniques to fit your health needs, aesthetic hopes, and lifestyle.

How Does Bariatric Surgery Work?

No matter the technique used in your bariatric surgery, it’s designed to help you lose weight in two main ways: restriction and malabsorption.

With restriction, surgery is used to physically limit the amount of food the stomach is able to hold, thereby cutting the number of calories you consume. With malabsorption, surgery is used to shorten or bypass part of the small intestine, which reduces the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.

Types of Weight Loss Surgery –

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass restricts food

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Adjustable Gastric Band involves a small,

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Gastric Sleeve is a procedure where a surgeon

intake and decreases the absorption of food.

bracelet-like band placed around the top of the stomach to decrease food intake. Gastric banding restricts the amount of food that your stomach can hold, so you feel full sooner, but it doesn't reduce the absorption of calories and nutrients. creates a small, sleeve-shaped stomach about the size of a banana. This may be the first step in a two-part treatment when a gastric bypass is to be performed later. In a sleeve gastrectomy, part of the stomach is separated and removed from the body. The remaining section of the stomach is formed into a tubelike structure.

This smaller stomach cannot hold as much food.

It also produces less of the appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin, which may lessen your desire to eat. However, sleeve gastrectomy does not affect the absorption of calories and nutrients in the intestines.

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Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. As with sleeve gastrectomy, this

procedure begins with the surgeon removing a large part of the stomach. The valve that releases food to the small intestine is left, along with the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. The surgeon then closes off the middle section of the intestine and attaches the last part directly to the duodenum. This is the duodenal switch. As a result of these changes, food bypasses most of the small intestine, limiting the absorption of calories and nutrients.

This, together with the smaller size of the stomach, leads to weight loss.

Non-Surgical Weight Loss Programs

Only you know when the time is right for you to consider weight loss surgery. Before you take the plunge, there are effective non-invasive and proven weight loss programs. Check with your doctor to see what is available to you.

One common option is doctor supervised meal replacement programs designed specifically for patients who struggle to keep weight off, but who don’t qualify for bariatric surgery.

Remember: if you’ve made the decision to lose the weight once and for all, you’ve already taken the most important step in your weight loss journey. Next step would be to attend our FREE information questions and answer session with the specialist to learn more about our surgical weight loss options at Hialeah Hospital, an affiliate of Florida Medical Center.

To register via phone call 1 (888) 417-1613 or register online at www.HialeahHOSP.com; information sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Join us today, and move forward in improving your health.

Our physician referral service can provide a wealth of information about our doctors and help you make an appointment. Find a physician now 1-833-764-5452 or visit www.FloridaMedCtr.com for more information.

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The best part of winning awards is that we get them by treating you well.

Being the only hospital in Broward County recognized as a Heathcare Equality Leader for 2019 is an important distinction we’re proud to receive. All of us at Florida Medical Center know there’s more to healthcare than medicine. There’s kindness. Attentiveness. And compassion to treat you and your family well. Every day.

To learn more or find a doctor, visit FloridaMedCtr.com

CARE RESOURCE OBSERVES NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY

ENDING HIV/AIDS THROUGH ACCESS TO TESTING AND TREATMENT

By Care Resource

N

ational HIV Testing Day is a time to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.

While this is a nationwide effort, Care Resource, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC), is especially committed to the communities it serves within South Florida. The team at Care Resource encourages those who face difficulties in accessing care such as

language barriers, insurance status, and more, to find a medical home that meets their sexual and overall health needs with compassion.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health center expanded HIV testing to ensure that community members could receive essential services while adhering to social distancing recommendations.

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Miami-Dade counties who have not tested positive for HIV or tested in the past three months can access HIV testing via an at-home program. After testing in the privacy and comfort of their own home, individuals will receive support from testing counselors.

Additionally, Care Resource continues to offer PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention and PEP (post-

exposure prophylaxis) for treatment after a high-risk encounter. The center has implemented specific hotlines so individuals can connect with navigators directly to discuss their options, and learn more about telehealth medical and behavioral health services. If needed, Care Resource can assist with emergency transportation to one of its centers with rides offered via Uber Health.

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Throughout this global pandemic, Care Resource is prioritizing the overall wellness of our patients. It is now more important than ever to protect those with compromised immune systems due to chronic illnesses such as HIV. The center looks to support community members who are at higher risk of

contracting HIV and face barriers to care. Providing affordable access to specialized HIV treatment in addition to general quality care is essential to ending the fight against HIV/AIDS. This National HIV Testing Day, find out your status and help protect your communities.

About Care Resource: Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of South Florida’s pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE

By John M. Hayden

LeNora Jaye Photo Courtesy of LeNora Jaye

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Jennifer McClain Photo Courtesy of Jennifer McClain

he quarantine has created something even worse than the dearth of toilet paper: the dearth of live entertainment on The Drive. Live shows are so abundant that it’s easy for us to take them for granted and let them become background noise in the rich culture our community has created. They are an integral part of that culture. To quote the iconic 80s hair band, Cinderella, you “don’t know what you got till it’s gone.”

Fortunately, the music hasn’t died, it’s just gone online! We caught up with three of our favorite performers from Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar. Even though their recently renovated showroom is dark, they’re keeping their fans entertained from afar.

LeNora Jaye

Sunday Funday has turned into a bland Sundayjust-like-everyday, but LeNora Jaye is doing her best to keep Sunday as “Funday” as possible.

“Right now I'm doing a weekly Sunday evening online show on Facebook Live.” The Drive diva is a Sunday staple at Alibi, doing Jazz brunch then an old-school show in the evenings.

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Celebrity Impersonator Michael Walters as Dame Edna Photo Courtesy of Michael Walters

also keeping the fresh creative juices flowing.

“I am doing some writing and recording for a few producer friends.” So, hopefully when live shows return, Miss Jaye will return with some awesome new material. Check out her Facebook fan page at www.Facebook.com/ LeNoraJayeFanPage.

Jennifer McClain

Wilton Drive icon Jennifer McClain has been keeping her regular schedule. She told me it helps her keep herself sane and her fans happy. “I made the decision early on to try to keep to my regular weekly schedule and it's been really helpful to not let myself get too lazy. I can be found online every Saturday from 7:00PM till late doing Diva OnDemand Online, Mondays at 7:30PM, and Wednesdays at 8:00PM with a different theme each week.” The virtual venue is something she’s used to. “A lot of performers have taken their acts online, and I'm no exception. I have actually been doing live videos on Facebook for a couple of years already, mostly after a show chatting while I take off my makeup, and a few times on Sundays during Broadway Brunch, so I knew

there was definitely an audience for it. I hit the ground running with my first livestream from home back on March 16, 2020, and haven't stopped, yet.”

Jen loves the clicks and comments as they help keep her going, but she says there’s no substitute for the real thing. “I really miss being right there with a live audience, so in the meantime I'll be video chatting, message sending, and live streaming [mostly] on Facebook.” Log in and check out Jen’s shows at www.Facebook.com/Jennifer.McClain.31.

Celebrity Impersonator Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna

“I’ve been doing my shows every week online with a livestream from my dining room. My dining room is a virtual disaster area - with lights, a tinsel curtain backdrop, stacks of books to focus the camera, and lights upon and other technical stuff to make the streams as smooth as possible.” He says the effort, and the mess, are totally worth it. “We are producing the shows in order to maintain our sanity and to have some semblance of normalcy.”

Like most performers, he’s thrilled to stay in touch with the fans, but it’s still not the same. “The one thing I do miss is the interaction with the audience. It’s not quite the same reading comments during the live feed. Part of any performer’s joy is to have that kinetic, live relationship with the audience, and you can’t quite get that online.

The one thing I have learned is how to go about making an online presence for myself, which is something I’ve neglected in years past.” Like everyone else, Michael/Dame Edna can’t wait to get back in front of fans.

“When this is finally all over, I’ll be overjoyed to get back to normal, whatever normal is. I just know that I miss my family at [Georgie’s] Alibi, both audiences and staff, and it will be a thrill to get back ‘home’ again.” See more of Celebrity Impersonator Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna at www.DameEdnaShow.com.

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THE BIG DANCE

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By John M. Hayden

he pulsing music. The infectious rhythm.

The amazing moves being so tough that you pull a muscle just watching. The Peter London Global Dance Company (PLGDC) has set the standard for contemporary dance in South Florida for years. Now the company is dancing to the beat of a new Executive

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Director. Kal Gajraj just got the job and is sharing with OutClique about his ambitious plans for the troupe. "I love what this company does to share the rich and diverse cultural heritage of dance with people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds in South Florida. The company exists to create

new works by Peter London, and showcase these programs through South Florida, and globally. I am honored to continue and grow the tradition to educate and train local dancers in South Florida that have not traditionally had the opportunity to realize their tremendous talents professionally and share them with the world."

With a marketing degree, a Masters in Nonprofit Public Administration, and an MBA, Kal's got the educational chops to take the reins, and says he's excited to pair his business knowledge with his love of the arts. "I've always been passionate about the arts. From a young age I've been fortunate to be exposed to musical theatre, broadway, ballet, and museums." And helping the local arts scene is personal to Kal. "It's also important to me to support and promote the art forms that my fellow LGBTQIA+ friends have devoted their lives and careers to. I have many friends who are actors, singers, dancers, and entertainers who work very hard on their craft and we should equally be there to support them."

He's not only connected to the arts community, he's passionately connected to our area. Kal's a first-generation-American after his grandparents emigrated from Guyana.

He was born in New York, but says South Florida has always been home. "My family moved to Florida when I was very young, and attended elementary, middle, high school,

and college locally. My father helped start a shipping company based in Miami focused on transporting products and goods to Guyana, Trinidad, and all of the Caribbean. I lived most of my life in South Florida, it's the only home I've ever known!"

Kal will need those passions and professional skills to bring the PLGDC through some rough times ahead. The novel COVID-19 pandemic is putting the new season in jeopardy. All performances are on hold, and restarting the company will be a team decision. "We're in conversations with city officials, the department of cultural affairs, leaders of other arts organizations, and venue administrations about how this will impact our performances.

The safety and health of our audience and artists are our top priority." That doesn't mean the dancers are just sitting around.

"We are looking at creative ways to bring our performances virtually, if needed, when we start next season. Currently, we are conducting choreography and rehearsals online via ZoomÂŽ."

He has faith that better days are ahead.

"I've been a huge fan of PLGDC for years, attending programs, and watching them grow year after year. As the company's founding executive director, my goal is to implement a plan of strategic growth in grant programs, development, branding, and outreach, building on the successes of Peter London, Founder, Choreographer, and Artistic Director."

Photo Courtesy of PLGDC

For updates on the 2020/2021 season and for eventual schedule and ticket information,

visit www.PLGDC.org.

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OUR FUND FOUNDATION RECEIVED $10,000,000

in Generous Legacy Gifts to Aid South Florida LGBTQ+ Agencies How the LGBTQ+ Community is Perpetuating Philanthropy Through Mindful Giving Photos Courtesy of Our Fund Foundation

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ur Fund Foundation, South Florida’s only LGBTQ+ community foundation, announced the non-profit recently received three generous legacy gifts totaling almost $10 million. 100% of these funds will go towards providing critical aid to LGBTQ+ nonprofit agencies in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

Before their passing, Ms. Kay Maunsbach, Mr. Frederick (Ted) Emery, and Mr. James Laird each created thoughtful and wellexecuted estate plans, entrusting Our Fund Foundation with their planned legacy gifts.

These assets are being disseminated to vital organizations and causes according to their respective personal wishes, ensuring they will each have a lasting impact on South Florida's LGBTQ+ community for generations to come.

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have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Fund pledged $150,000 from its board-restricted fund with a 1:1 match, the first time in the non-profit’s almost decadelong history to do so. “We are extremely humbled and grateful for these generous and thoughtful legacy gifts,” said David Jobin, president and CEO of Our Fund Foundation.

“We are proud to fulfill their wishes and will work diligently to ensure their contributions are fiscally managed to have a lasting and meaningful impact.”

As the Stonewall Generation ages, long-term care and estate planning should be addressed.

By 2030, there will be an estimated 7 million LGBTQ+ people in the United States over 50 years old. About 4.7 million of them will need elder care and services, according to SAGE, a national non-profit organization that has been advocating for and providing services to LGBTQ+ elders for 42 years. Intentional estate planning is especially important in the LGBTQ+ community in which individuals are three to more times less likely than heterosexuals to have children.

Late Miami Beach resident Kay Maunsbach entrusted Elizabeth Schwartz, an attorney who specializes in estate planning and family law in the LGBTQ+ community, to create a personal estate plan and administer her $800,000 legacy gift through Our Fund Foundation. A respected businesswoman, Maunsbach was the first woman appointed vice president and director of communications at Manhattan Life.

She was also the first female vice president of investments, at the investment banking firm of Loeb, Rhoades & Co. A world traveler and successful real estate developer/investor later

in life, Maunsbach was most well known for her dedication and generous financial support of the LGBTQ+ community. She is dearly missed by her many friends and her partner Beatriz DeBrigard, but her memory lives on.

“Our Fund encourages individuals and families to be as purposeful with their giving after they are gone as they are while living,” said Mark Blaylock, CFO of Our Fund Foundation. “We offer specialized services and guidance to help individuals craft a legacy fund that reflects their values and goals.”

Individuals may pool their estate giving to maximize returns and increase the impact.

CREATING A LEGACY

After living a life of conviction and purpose, be cautious about counting on someone else to see your wishes through. Absent proper planning, one’s intentions, if not stipulated in writing, can be frustrated as there are certain defaults in the law that might not favor LGBTQ+ individuals. “Leaving a legacy through mindful, charitable giving is doable for anyone, no matter how much wealth one has at the time of death,” said Schwartz. “When creating an estate plan, I have a candid conversation with my clients. The first question I ask is, ‘How do you want to be remembered?’ I encourage my clients to be introspective about what’s fundamentally important to them and we work

as a team to prepare a plan of action.”

The next step in manifesting one’s intentions is to acknowledge any specific organizations or causes that are important, such as animal welfare, seniors, youth, the arts, or equal rights. It’s vitally important to detail specific wishes in writing so that charitable donations can be fulfilled properly. “Essentially, legacy giving allows you to feel confident your assets will be allocated responsibly and in accordance with your intentions, so they can have a maximum impact after your death,” said Schwartz.

About Our Fund Foundation Established in 2011, Our Fund Foundation has grown into the third largest LGBTQ+ foundation in the nation. As South Florida’s only LGBTQ+ community foundation, Our Fund promotes a culture of philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations; advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties; and supporting causes within the LGBTQ+ community. For more information on Our Fund Foundation, visit www.Our-Fund.org or call (954) 565-1090.

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FLAGSHIP CLINIC IN SOUTH AFRICA ADAPTS DURING CRISIS

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hysical distance protocols have required massive adjustments to the way organizations operate— if they are able to remain open at all.

But, in South Africa, which has the most people living with HIV of any country in the world, shutting down operations at AHF’s flagship Ithembalabantu (People’s Hope) Clinic in Umlazi township was simply not an option.

"We had to radically revamp interior and exterior layouts of service areas to keep operations going and allow for maximum client support—and even though clients are faced with slightly longer wait times than normal, we are glad to continue supporting them as best we can during this time of crisis," said Hilary Thulare, AHF South Africa Country Program Manager. "People here, particularly women and girls, are

disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, so it is absolutely critical that we continue providing the services that our clients depend on day-in and day-out."

AHF converted a cramped, abandoned office into a clinic for 100 patients living with HIV in 2001, when access to lifesaving antiretroviral therapy in South Africa was virtually non-existent. Ithembalabantu has since grown into a proud institution, recognized far beyond where it is located and currently serving 16,118 patients in a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility.

Learn more about the clinic’s history by watching "The People’s Hope" – an inspiring documentary that recounts how AHF created Ithembalabantu and uplifted thousands when there was no hope and no HIV treatment available.

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