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DAWN HOLT GIVEN THE 2016 PRIDE NW GRETCHEN KAFOURY ALLY AWARD

DAWN BOYLES HOLT

By George T. Nicola Last revised April 20, 2016

PFLAG Portland began many decades ago as a supportive group of parents who wanted to rescue their young adult

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children from a lifetime of homophobic marginalization.

Today, the organization supports the entire LGBTQ spectrum, and is about half straight cis ally and half LGBTQ in membership. It has battled homophobia and transphobia in order to help individuals. Its work with parents has rescued countless families from dysfunction and estrangement.

Dawn Boyles Holt has been president of PFLAG Portland for the past nine years. Her husband Shaun Simpkins handles communications, the website, and the database. The two are parents of a gay man. Neither has ever received any financial compensation for their work. But Dawn’s contributions were abundantly demonstrated in 2014 when PFLAG Portland became the first LGBTQ organization to win the City of Portland’s prestigious Spirit of Portland Award in the award’s 30 year history.

Dawn was first elected president in 2007, leading a new board that refocused PFLAG Portland’s efforts on those most in need – youth, transgender individuals and their families, and communities of color.

Seven years ago under Dawn’s leadership, PFLAG Portland reached out to parents and leaders in the African American community in support of what led to the creation of PFLAG Portland Black Chapter (PPBC). PPBC is the first PFLAG chapter in the nation to be created by and for the African American community. Its achievements have been stellar.

Under Dawn, PFLAG Portland has been very success-

ful in grant-making through its Mini-Grant program which gives funds to Gay Straight Alliances and other youth-led organization to help them serve LGBTQ youth. PFLAG Portland has warmly embraced the trans community for many years, and is a leader in modeling how PFLAG can serve the needs of the trans people and their families.

In 2014, PFLAG Portland started a group that meets in much more conservative Gresham - PFLAG Portland East County. That same year, Dawn was appointed PFLAG’s Regional Director for Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. In this role, Dawn has facilitated the establishment of numerous PFLAG chapters in small towns and rural areas that are not so LGBTQ friendly. In many cases, these chapters are the only organizations in those localities that give any support to LGBTQ people.

Every year the PFLAG National Network honors exceptional chapters in three categories: Support, Education, and Advocacy. Last year, the PFLAG Portland family of chapters shared the support award with PFLAG Columbia-Howard (Maryland) for its leadership in developing its network of community-responsive chapters to better serve the diverse Portland Metro area. (http://www.glapn.org/6042ArticlesElsewhere.html#pflagaward) Thanks to Dawn, PFLAG Portland is becoming an even brighter beacon of love and hope. In appreciation of her monumental contributions, Pride Northwest gives Dawn Boyles Holt its 2016 Gretchen Kafoury Ally Award.

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GET INSIDE THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE PRIDE HAPPEN!

We sat down with some of our core volunteers and asked them the tough, hard-hitting questions that we all want to know.

CHRISTOPHER P.

Core Volunteer Age: 33 Pronouns: He/Him Day Job: Self-Employed Pride Northwest: Would you rather live the remainder of your life without electric lighting, or without flushing toilets?

Christopher P.: Candle light is romantic. There is nothing romantic about an outhouse, or at least not that I am into.

PNW: If you had to participate in the Olympic Games, which event would you take part in?

CP: Curling. Clearly that is the only sport this Olympic body would not look awkward in.

PNW: What is the last movie that made you cry?

CP: Movies really don’t get me all the way to full tears. However, when I was really young my parents took me to see The Land Before Time and I cried so much when Little Foot’s mom died! To this day that still makes me water up.

PNW: If you had to sacrifice one category of clothing (i.e., socks, pants, jackets, etc.) for the remainder of your life, what would it be?

CP: The practical side of me says socks because that would not be the most awkward thing. However I have a lot of cute underwear so I would also consider pants.

PNW: Would you rather give your best friend a kidney or a $10,000 loan?

CP: A Kidney. At least we go into the kidney exchange not expecting to have it repaid.

Let’s just be honest.

PNW: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? CP: I am going to go with what the owl said, 3.

MEGAN T.

Assistant Parade Coordinator Age: 20 Pronouns: They/Them Day Job: Student Pride Northwest: Which post-apocalyptic world would you choose to live in: The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, or Mad Max? Megan T.: Mad Max for sure! I don’t know if it’s the delicate line between sanity and madness, or if it is the idea of Charlize Theron being the hero. To be honest, I begged the local movie theatre for one of their movie posters. Now I have it framed and hung next to my bed.

PNW: Least favorite candy to find in your Halloween haul?

MT: Whoppers. I will actually lick the chocolate off of them and throw away the center…

It’s a texture thing and I cannot handle it. Biting into one makes me cringe.

PNW: Which Ian McKellan is better: Gandalf or Magneto?

MT: Gandalf. It’s the beard and the pipe that really does it for me.

PNW: What is the last movie that made you cry?

MT: I recently watched V for Vendetta for the first time and I cried so hard. It’s been roughly two weeks since I have seen it and I have yet to conclude if it is my new favorite movie or if I actually hate it.

PNW: Time travel vacation: would you rather spend a week in Medieval England, or Ancient Egypt?

MT: Both would suck on the lines of equality but I would have to say Egypt, because if all else failed, I could be have a nice little farm. In England, if anything went wrong, I would be stuck waiting for the Plague.

PNW: What is your favorite breakfast?

MT: Waffles. Not blueberry, or chocolate, but regular homemade waffles. My only harsh request is that there is butter in every single little waffle pocket. There has to be butter in every single waffle pocket and syrup over all of it (maple syrup only) or I cannot truly enjoy it. All in all, feel free to make me waffles. Waffles are always a safe bet. I accept waffles on all occasions.

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SHARMA S.

VIP Committee Co-Chair Age: 29 Pronouns: She/Her Day Job: Financial Analyst Pride Northwest: If you could teleport to any location on the planet right now, where would you go?

Sharma S.: Mt. Everest, because that is literally the only way my lazy butt is going to get to the top of that mountain.

PNW: If you could pair up any two celebrities in a boxing match, whom would you choose?

SS: The Rock and Kayne West. Who wouldn’t like to see Kayne get hit in the face?

PNW: Would you rather give your best friend a kidney or a $10,000 loan?

SS: Kidney, ‘cause I definitely don’t got $10,000.

PNW: If kidnapped by a villainous mastermind, which superhero would you hope to be saved by?

SS: Sam and Dean Winchester. They are a package deal.

PNW: Which post-apocalyptic world would you choose to live in: The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, or Mad Max? SS: The Walking Dead! I would crush it! I’ve been mentally preparing for a zombie apocalypse for the last 4 years.

PNW: Which Hogwarts house would you be sorted into?

SS: Honestly, it would probably be Ravenclaw because I value intelligence and wit. And because I read too much to be a Slytherin.

CHRIS D.

VIP Committee Co-Chair Age: 24 Pronouns: He/Him Day Job: UK Client Service Training Coordinator at Fisher Investments.

Pride Northwest: If you could pair up any two celebrities in a boxing match, whom would you choose?

Chris D.: Nicki Minaj and Dej Loaf - it would turn into the most badass lady rap battle. MY DREAM! PNW: Where would be the worst place lose your keys?

CD: Porta-potty.They are in there for good.

PNW: If forced to choose, which Kardashian would you vote into congressional office?

CD: Who are the Kardashians?

PNW: Ultimate Trilogy-Off: Lord of the Rings or Star Wars?

CD: Star Wars, which is a recent change in heart. LOTR used to be my favorite, but that was more because I was a SW virgin. Once you feel the force, you never go back.

PNW: If you could teleport to any location on the planet right now, where would you go?

CD: Patagonia... not the store, the region of South America. Although, I do like a nice fleece.

PNW: What was your favorite 90s sitcom?

CD: Friends. Ross and I are the same person.

ARTEMIS C.

Entertainment Committee Chair Age: Older than Miley, younger than Cher Pronouns: I couldn’t care less. Call me anything you want.

Day Job: Massage and Wellness Pride Northwest: Which post-apocalyptic world would you choose to live in: The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, or Mad Max? Artemis C.: I hate to say it, but The Hunger | Continues on page 5

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PNW: What is your favorite breakfast?

AC: Chicken and Waffles (with a side of bacon and two cappuccinos)! I’m such a glutton when it comes to brunch!

PNW: If you could teleport to any location on the planet right now, where would you go?

AC: My favorite city on earth! Buenos Aires, Argentina. Land of the best pizza and ice cream on earth!

PNW: If forced to choose, which Kardashian would you vote into congressional office?

AC: I’d rather choose for the earth to be hit by a giant asteroid I think…

PNW: If kidnapped by a villainous mastermind, which superhero would you hope to be saved by?

AC: Captain America (played by Chris Evans of course!) Swoon!

PNW: What is the last movie that made you cry?

AC: Batman vs. Superman. I haven’t watched it, but its very existence brought me to tears.

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RICK B.

Parade Committee Chair Age: 34 (or 21, depending on who’s asking) Pronouns: He/Him

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Day Job: Problem Solver (I split my time between a farm and a machine shop, so it’s hard to quantify what I do!)

Pride Northwest: If you could pair up any two celebrities in a boxing match, whom would you choose?

Rick B.: Sara Silverman and Robert Downey, Jr. ‘Cause... I mean... c’mon.

PNW: If forced to choose, which Kardashian would you vote into congressional office?

RB: Yeah... ah... no. What’s her nameJenner? Wait… don’t put “what’s her name”!

That’s not nice!

PNW: Which post-apocalyptic world would you choose to live in: The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, or Mad Max? RB: The Walking Dead - without a doubt.

And I would have a motocycle that’s cooler than Daryl’s!

PNW: If you had to sacrifice one category of clothing (i.e., socks, pants, jackets, etc.) for the remainder of your life, what would it be?

RB: Shirts. Topless forever!

PNW: Time travel vacation: would you rather spend a week in Medieval England, or Ancient Egypt?

RB: Ancient Egypt. I don’t need to go on any crusades.

PNW: 6. Which Ian McKellan is better: Gandalf or Magneto?

RB: Actually, neither. The best Ian McKellan is in the music video for George Ezra’s Song, “Listen to the Man”.

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PNW GIVES BACK Pride Northwest believes strongly in supporting and promoting the efforts and work of our LGBTQ community. That is what Pride is all about-bringing visibility to the accomplishments, talents, and contributions of LGBTQ people, and to the issues affecting our community. Our spending priorities reflect that commitment.

The vast majority of the funds raised by Pride Northwest go to support the expenses of the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, one of the largest Pride celebrations on the west coast. On average the event itself carries an $180,000-$210,000 annual price tag. In addition to $36,000 devoted to underwriting booth and parade discounts for our nonprofit and community organizations, we provide a number of community spaces within the festival site, partnering with organizations like SAGE, SMYRC, the US Veteran’s Administration, and the Metropolitan Community Church, to provide programming and resources for our young people, families, elders, and LGBTQ veterans.

Through revenues raised in excess of event expenses and underwriting contributions, we then typically contribute:

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$5000+ to support Latino Pride, Black Pride, API Pride, and Trans Unity. Approximately $5000 goes to various community donations throughout the year. For example, we recently contributed $1500 to support the Queer Students of Color Conference at Portland State University, the first time we have been able to do this.

Last year (and likely will again this year) we contributed over $1000 toward the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court’s fundraising events (which support their scholarship fund), and almost that much to support several celebrations at the McLaren Youth Correctional Facility, where a burgeoning LGBTQ youth group celebrate National Coming Out Day and Pride at the facility (an effort that looks to be growing statewide in the Oregon Youth Authority).

Whether through sponsorship (on average, sponsorship accounts for about 30% of our revenue), registration fees, or direct donations, as one of the last large Pride celebrations without a mandatory entry fee, we depend on community support (that’s YOU!) to Make Pride Happen. Your $7 gate donation may not seem like much-but when we all give at the gate, we multiply what’s possible.

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Although Philip Astley is credited with being the ‘father’ of the modern circus when he opened the ‘first circus’ in 1768 in England. However, the term ‘circus’ also describes the performance which has followed various formats through its 250+year modern history. According to several sources on the internet, it is said that: The word circus derives from Latin circus, which is the Romanization of the Greek κίρκος (kirkos), itself a metathesis of the Homeric Greek κρίκος (krikos), meaning “circle” or “ring.” In the book De Spectaculis early Christian writer Tertullian claimed that the first circus games were staged by the goddess Circe in honor of her father Helios, the Sun God. Who better to celebrate the sun in Oregon than Jack StockLynn and his band of Queer and Tran’s performers that make up Sir Cupcake?

After graduating High School in Canby, Jack studied at Cornish College of the Arts.

Cornish College was founded in 1914 by Nellie Cornish, known as Miss Aunt Nellie.

Cornish College of the Arts is recognized as the premier accredited arts college in the Northwest and has inspired the highest standards of artistic and academic excellence including our very own Ringmaster Jack StockLynn.

Jack StockLynn is a gender-bending circus theater performer and teacher. He is currently obsessed with Trapeze, and is creating shows that provoke our thoughts, challenge our ideas, and twists their body to expand our mind. Jack is a transgender Portland-based Aerialist and Performer.

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years with such companies as DoJump!, Imago, AWOL, Echo Theater Company, Not all Clowns are Bozos, Topsy Turvy Queer Circus, Pervert the Cirque, and is the creator of the impresario Sir Cupcake.

He is also a teacher extraordinaire, specializing in physical theater, dance trapeze, and aerial silks. His person affirming positive teaching style have earned him many loyal students, some of whom are now performing in his Company, Sir Cupcake’s Queer Circus!

Sir Cupcake likes to explore mythology, grand gestures, and in their words “wicked magic.” He is a dandy bumbling trickster, whose tricks usually get the best of him. He enjoys sharing his performance experiments with his band of Queer and Tran’s performers, and absolutely delights in having a confusing gender.

PQ Monthly selected Jack StockLynn and Sir Cupcake to be the official Pride Guide cover because through their incredible acts of skill and individually strength demonstrate that Pride does, in fact, begin with you. The lesson we take way from our Ringmaster Jack and Sir Cupcake is that nothing is impossible, and all is beautiful. Come out from behind the sun and celebrate your light by being your authentic self!

For more information about how to book Jack StockLynn and Sir Cupcake, take in a show, or join the show (yes one can actually run-a-way with the circus by attending classes or workshops provided by this team) please go to our website or www.sircupcake.com.

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WITH AGING & ILLNESS, SOME LGBT PEOPLE OPT FOR THE CLOSET Ellen Rand, New America Media

Lawrence Johnson and Alexandre Rheume were an interracial couple, who had been together 38 years until Rheume – 22 years older than Johnson – needed professional care as his health declined.

At first, Rheume moved to an assisted living development, but they both felt unwanted, uncomfortable and judged, as when Johnson would do such simple things as feeding or holding his partner’s hand. Rheume moved to a nursing home that felt more welcoming.

“It’s bad enough that you have to put someone in a nursing home,” Johnson explained to filmmaker Stu Maddux, whose documentary “Gen Silent” shares the experience of six LGBT elders in the Boston area. “Then to compound the fact there may be prejudices, and the person going into the nursing home might not be treated as well -- not in obvious ways but all these subtle things that let you know you’re not wanted.”

For elders who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and contending with advanced illness, returning to the closet fearing deliberate neglect, disapproval or abuse is not uncommon.

FEARS ABOUT SENIOR HOMES Their fears are not unfounded. In Spring 2011, six organizations that advocate for elders and for the LGBT population published the study, “LGBT Older Adults in LongTerm Care Facilities: Stories from the Field.”

Among the highlights: Only 22 percent said they could feel open about their sexual orientation with staff at a nursing home, assisted living or another long-term care facility.

Of those who lived in longterm facilities, or cared for those who did, the most frequently reported problem was negative treatment from other residents, followed by verbal or physical harassment by staff.

Moreover, half reported staff refusing to provide basic care (such as toileting, bathing or feeding).

S o m e re s p o n d e n t s shared their sorrows and stories of lives derailed--couples separated by family members holding legal authority over the facility resident; feelings of loneliness and isolation because of disapproval by other residents or staff; having aides attempting to get people to “repent” for their sins; choosing to go back into the closet for fear of neglect or harm.

A 2011 study by the Center for American Progress and Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE) found LGBT seniors to be significantly more vulnerable to isolation. Very few have children, they are twice as likely to live alone, twice as apt to be single than heterosexual elders, and often in poorer financial straits than their heterosexual peers.

According to the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, the population of LGBT older adults in the U.S. will have more than tripled from about 2 million in 2010 to 7 million by 2030.

THE HIV IMPACT Also, more than one-third of the 1.25 million people in the U.S. living with HIV in 2011 were aged 50 or older, according

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to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Speaking earlier in April at the Association of Health Care Journalists’ annual conference, James Hekman, MD, a clinical assistant professor at the Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western University, in Cleveland, listed a spec-

the Southwest Folklife Alliance’s Continuum project, which shares cultural knowledge about traditions, expressions, and practices associated with experiencing the end-of-life, mourning, and death in Southern Arizona’s folk, ethnic, occupational, faith-based and alternative communities.

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trum of HIV-associated illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, non-AIDS cancers, liver, kidney and neurological diseases. Up to 30 percent of people living with HIV have abnormal kidney function, which, untreated, can be fatal.

If contending with a serious illness is a challenge for gay and lesbian individuals and those living with HIV, it presents, even more, hurdles for transgender individuals (evidence of which can be found on Twitter, hashtag #transhealthfail).

Research has exposed health professionals’ widespread bias against LGBT people. The 2010 report, “When Health Care Isn’t Caring,” surveyed nearly 5,000 people on discrimination against LGBT people and those living with AIDS. About half of study participants reported that health care providers had refused needed care, declined to touch them or took other excessive precautions, blamed them for their health status, or were physically rough or abusive.

Also, transgender individuals reported being subjected to substantially more of these kinds of events. Transgender individuals generally are at a higher risk for experiencing advanced stages of long-term diseases due to their mistrust of the health care system and experience of rejection, discrimination or simple lack of medical knowledge about trans people by health care professionals.

“Health care providers do not know anything about us,” said one of eight people interviewed for the 2014 paper, “Aging With Pride: End of Life Conversations in Tucson’s Elder LGBT Communities,” by Penelope Starr.

She explained that this speaker was a fifty-something female-to-male transgender individual, who added that some health professionals “are just now starting to get a little in medical school, but they do not know how to talk to us--what our issues are. [They] do not have the right questions on their forms, do not know what the appropriate hormone dosage is and what to look for in blood work.”

Starr was one of some “citizen folklorists” engaged by

When fear, isolation or depression become unbearable, suicide is a very real possibility, noted Imani Woody, Ph.D., founding a director and president of the LGBT-friendly Mary’s House for Older Adults, slated to open in in the Washington, D.C. area next winter.

“Research is showing that a large majority of older gay folks are going back into the closet. Anecdotally, we are finding their numbers climbing in the suicide rates,” said Woody, who blogs for the Diverse Elders Coalition.

She continued, “We know that the realities of living alone--not having a partner or spouse, leaving one’s home, and becoming dependent on systems and people--can bring about a sense of loss and grief so great that suicide seems the only answer.”

What’s needed, Woody said, echoing LGBT individuals and advocates, is to “change the environments that cause our elders to run back into the closet for safety or commit suicide.”

Caregiving and grief took its toll on Lawrence Johnson, who admitted to becoming increasingly isolated, depressed and suicidal as Alexandre Rheume’s health declined. But Johnson’s story has a happier ending than most: He began to write poetry and after Rheume’s death, gradually began a new chapter and a new relationship.

Ellen Rand is a journalist, hospice volunteer and author of the book Last Comforts: Notes from the Forefront of Late Life Care. Amazon.com/author/ellenrand. Website: http:// lastcomforts.com. Twitter: @EllenRandNJ.

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-PRIDE 2016FESTIVAL HOURS: Saturday 6/18 12PM to 6PM Sunday 6/19 12PM to 6PM Free shuttle from the Waterfront Pride Festival to the Scandal’s Block Party.

Skip the lines!! Use the Express Entry at the VIP gate along the seawall. (*$20 donation or VIP pass required to use the Express Entry - $7 suggested donation at North and South gates) Ample (paid) parking is available at Downton garages. We do recommend taking mass transit on Sunday due to the increased traffic and crowds associated with the Parade.

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DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL From I-5, coming from the South Take I-5 North to exit 299B Take SW Harbor drive to Naito Parkway Right onto Naito Parkway (The Festival is at Waterfront Park between the Morrison Bride and Pine St) From I-5, coming from the North Take I-5 South to exit 300B Continue onto SE Morrison Bridge Take a left onto Naito Parkway (The Festival is at Waterfront Park between the Morrison Bride and Pine St)

From the West Take US26 East to exit 74 Continue on SW Market to Naito Parkway Take a left onto Naito Parkway (The Festival is at Waterfront Park between the Morrison Bride and Pine St) From the East Take I-84 West, exit to City Center Continue onto SE Morrison Bridge to Naito Parkway Take a left onto Naito Parkway (The Festival is at Waterfront Park between the Morrison Bride and Pine St)

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THE KEY BANK PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY BROUGHT TO YOU BY PQ MONTHLY A BENEFIT FOR PRIDE NW Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016 Time: 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM Location: My Bartender located at 2305 SE 9th Ave, Portland Tickets: $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door

AARP OREGON AND SAGE METRO PDX PRESENTA SCREENING GRANDMA, STARING LILY TOMLIN

Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Time: 6:30PM to 8:00PM Where: Academy Theater – 7818 SE Stark St, Portland Tickets: Admission is FREE! - Reserve your tickets by calling 1-877-926-8300

THE TRANS MARCH

Date: Saturday - June 18, 2016 Time: 2:00pm Where: North Park Blocks Tickets: Free (https://www.facebook.com/events/104984173236379)

ALL TERRAIN EVENTS PRESENTS - PRIDE GLOW RUN, A FUN RUN/WALK/SKIP FOR EVERYONE!

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 Time: 9:30PM to 11:00PM Where: Waterfront Park – Underneath the Morrison Bridge Tickets: $45 each- Individual, $40 each- Team (www.prideglowrun.com)

GAYLABRATION, THE SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY Date: Saturday - June 18, 2016 Time: 10:00pm - Late Where: The Crystal Ballroom 1332 W Burnside St, Portland Tickets: for ticket info visit www.gaylabration.org

THE QUEER COMEDY SHOWCASE, FEATURING DEANNE SMITH

Date: Friday, June 10, 2016 Time: 7:30PM and 9:30PM Where: Curious Comedy Theater 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door (www.brownpapertickets.com)

PRIDE NORTHWEST PRESENTS, AN EVENING WITH LOCAL LGBTQ AUTHORS

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Time: 5:00PM and 7:00PM Where: Q Center - 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland Tickets: Admission is FREE! (**the authors may have copies of their books for sale**)

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PRIDE NORTHWEST PRESENTS: THE 2016 PORTLAND PRIDE FESTIVAL

Date: Saturday - June 18, 2016 and Sunday - June 19, 2016 Time: 12:00PM to 6:00PM Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park Tickets: $7 Suggested Donation (www.pridenw.org)

THE 2016 PORTLAND DYKE MARCH

Date: Saturday June 18, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM Where: Starts at the Portland Pride Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park (SW Pine and SW Naito Parkway) Tickets: Free (www.facebook.com/PortlandDykeMarch)

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2016 PARADE GRAND MARSHAL PORTLAND TWO SPIRIT SOCIETY people and encompasses gender, sexuality and a connection to indigenous cultures and defines the visibility of multiple genders. The term brings an indigenous lens that promotes and bring awareness in a context that sexuality can be fluid while acknowledging that tribal nations have their own culture, language and traditions regarding the LGBTQI people.

Over the decades, the evolving identities and awareness within mainstream culture has also impacted a need to make space and incorporate the numerous ethnic concepts and equitable representation of the LGBTQI rainbow spectrum. Within tribal infrastructures, there is a sacred circle that incorporates every identity and spiritual being. This concept is a foundation of community collaboratives and embracing our queer communities as “family.” From this traditional value, the Two Spirit Societies across the nation have impacted their communities and made an intentional effort to reclaim their place in the sacred circle as there has always been a place of stature for Two Spirited individuals. It was upon western colonization that our traditional infrastructures were altered, shamed and tortured into suppressing the beauty of traditional Two Spirit roles in each of our Indigenous cultures. Two Spirit is not just an identity, it is a movement to mend that sacred circle and decolonize a stigma within the non-Native mainstream communities as well as within our own Indigenous nations.

The Portland Two Spirit Society upon fierce advocacy and leadership has pursued to reclaim their traditional role in reinvigorating the protocol of blessing the grounds for Portland’s Pride Northwest’s festivities and Pride Parade. They will also be hosting a “Coming Out Blessing” at the Delta Park Powwow for those spirits who did not receive a blessing when they began living their authentic selves. Prior to the devastating impacts of colonization and the loss of traditional honoring’s, there was once intentional blessings, songs, prayers and honoring’s for those sacred beings who embraced both their masculine and feminine attributes as well as third genders. After an impactful testimony of why P2SS should be offered the opportunity to decolonize pride, the board of directors unanimously voted to uplift and take part in offering a space to revitalize the Two Spirit movement and honor the Portland Two Spirit Society as grand marshal for the Pride Parade.

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The Portland Two Spirit Society was initiated in 2010 with a handful of members and since has expanded exponentially with many talented members and fierce leaders. It began as a community group of Two Spirit identified folks within Portland and from surrounding rural areas. They represent numerous tribes from across the nation as well as international indigenous nations. The intent for the Portland Two Spirit Society was to create a local social community group as Two Spirit identified people to find a community that bridged their queer and cultural identity. It has now expanded to nationally recognized Two Spirit Society that is advocating on many platforms and currently to “#DecolonizePride.”

“Two Spirit” is an umbrella term that was coined in the early 1990s by Indigenous

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TO SUPPORT PRIDE IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY

By Galynne Davis, President of PABA

It is that time again! Time for PRIDE celebrations all across the Pacific Northwest. This time of the year brings us all together as a community, particularly the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade in June, put on by Pride Northwest, Inc. But why wait for Pride to build community and support Pride Northwest? The Portland Area Business Association, or PABA as we are more commonly known as, has a mission to serve our LGBT community and our allies by providing business and leadership development to expand economic opportunities for our membership. At PABA, we have committed to supporting Pride Northwest all year long! PABA will bring our most talented members to the table to help Pride Northwest in all parts of its organization and development. PABA is made up of a broad membership base, many ‘Soloprenuers’ and Member-owned-businesses-from Chiropractors to Graphic Designers, Marketing and Branding Consultants to Large-scale Print Shops-not to mention several large corporate entities from the Hospitality industry to Technology sector.

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already one of the largest Pride festivals on the west coast. Planning and executing such a large-scale event takes a LOT of skill and expertise to run, let alone grow. Pride Northwest has a dedicated Board of Directors and core group of volunteers who are committed to bringing the city of Portland and our neighboring communities the best-run festival each and every year. We at PABA feel that bringing the best and brightest business community is the next step in aiding in this fabulous organization’s growth and foundation. PABA is proud to partner with and support their efforts, and has committed to bringing our best and brightest forward, to partner with and support Pride Northwest, and to help grow Pride.

As President of PABA I have been blessed to have a wonderful friendship with Debra Porta, and seeing and learning from this amazing woman’s compassion and commitment to our community and its unity, has been spell bounding.

Looking back on what this woman has been able to take this organization from, to now what it has consistently become, it is astounding. I and PABA look forward to working with the new board and continuing to create milestones that we can all benefit from.

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MEET YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAMES WALDNER – PRESIDENT James has been an active member of the Portland retail community for over 20 years and has held positions of increasing responsibility in both regional and national brands. Currently, he is flexing his brand-building skills in an operations role with Potbelly Sandwich Works, a recent Portland transplant. James first started volunteering for Pride Northwest in 2012 as the Festival VIP Chair. He then served as Vice-President of the Board for the 2014 & 2015 Pride Seasons. James was recently (Dec 2015) elected President and could not be more thrilled for the opportunity.

Outside of Pride, he is committed to supporting organizations such as The Pongo Fund, Oregon Friends of the Trees, Oregon Food Bank, and the American Cancer Society. You can also find James on the water with his Dragon Boat team (The Stumptown Paddlers), on the Wildwood Trail with his Doberman Max, or working on his Honey-Do list, assigned by his Husband Bobby. james.waldner@pridenw.org

CAMERON DIXON BARRY – VICE PRESIDENT Cameron is an experienced IT professional and software developer. He first began volunteering at the festival grounds each year and was recently elected to Vice President. He brings over 20 years of tech experience to the Pride Northwest team.

Cameron is currently a senior working toward his Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences at Portland State University. In his spare time, he loves volunteering and when he can put the technology aside, he enjoys being in touch with nature by hiking, camping and wake boarding during the beautiful Oregon summers. cameron.barry@pridenw.org

ANDREW LORIEGO – DIRECTOR, OUTREACH AND EVENTS Andrew has been an active philanthropic member of my community since the age of 17, starting in New Mexico with an honorary seat on my hometown chamber of commerce.

Once he landed in Portland he assisted with years of dedicated service feeding the homeless every Sunday with ‘Potluck in the Park’, and leading as team captain with the annual ‘Cascades AIDS Project’ Art Auction. On his own time he has been known to help those in need one-on-one by taking individuals into his home, helping with what he can.

Though Andrew has developed his professional career in events planning and business, he believes there is one common reason why he and any of us are here on this earth, and it’s simple; it’s to help others. Andrew.loriego@pridenw.org

SARAH VIVIAN – DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS Sarah has been an active member of the Portland LGBTQ community for over fourteen years, serving in many different volunteer capacities with charities and organizations that focus on serving the LGBTQ community and the houseless/homeless populations in the Portland area. Involved with Pride Northwest since the beginning of 2012, she has assisted the board as a core volunteer, concentrating on the Pride Festival VIP program as well as becoming a makeshift talent wrangler. Outside of her nonprofit activities, Sarah is a corporate professional who enjoys a variety of extremely nerdy habits, and spends her spare time with her partner spoiling the world’s fluffiest dog.

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KENTY TRUONG – DIRECTOR, YOUTH OUTREACH AND DESIGN Kenty has been actively involved in the Portland queer community since 2009 where he started as White Knight XV of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court focusing on fundraising for youth programs such as SMYRC. He continued his focus on youth mentorship in 2011 as Miss Gay Pride, followed by Mr. Gay Portland in 2012 and Mr. Gay Pride in 2014. For the past 3 years, Kenty has been mentoring the queer youth at the Escape Nightclub as the hostess of the all ages drag show. He is thrilled to be joining the Pride Northwest Board with the goal of creating new youth programs and more youth centered activities.

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TRANS PRIDE MARCH Greater Portland Trans Unity would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, June 18th at 2:00 pm in the North Park Blocks, for the 2016 Trans Pride March here in Portland, OR. Last year was a huge success with over 2000 attendees, and we expect it to be even bigger this year!

Part of our focus this year is not just on celebrating being transgender, but also focus on the issues that are important for the trans community. It is a tough world to be transgender in right now (you only need to look at the host of legislation being passed this year in

reaction to our gains in recognition and rights over the last few years). So, rather than asking, we are demanding protections for jobs, housing, access to medical care and legal services.

To help with this goal, this year we will have a booth available in the Pride Waterfront Festival on both Saturday and Sunday. We will be using this space to provide connections with various organizations in the city that can help provide those services, or point you in the right direction to help work for these rights. You can also find out how to get involved with Trans Unity!

So please, come join us Saturday, June 18th at 2:00 pm in the North Park Blocks for the Portland Trans Pride March and show your support for the trans community. Then join us at the Trans Unity booth, to connect with trans supportive organizations, valuable information, and knowledge sharing.

Hope to see you there!

PORTLAND DYKE MARCH 2016 marks the twenty-second year of the Portland Dyke March, a well-loved and time-honored tradition during Pride weekend. Kicking off as the festival closes on Saturday, the Dyke March begins at the waterfront at 6 P.M. and marches the Portland Pride Parade route in reverse, winding down Naito, Davis, and Broadway before ending in the Park Blocks on Burnside. The Dyke March is an inclusive event, advocating for the increased visibility of women who love other women and has grown to include intersex, bisexual, pansexual, and transgender women. Note-this is a foot march. There are no unauthorized motor vehicles allowed in the Dyke March.

Pride Northwest is committed to ensuring that Pride is open and accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. As one of the largest Pride celebrations without a required gate fee, Pride Northwest depends on community support to Make Pride Happen. Enter Gay It Forward!

Gay It Forward is a simple program that allows everyone, whatever your budget, to support Pride Northwest and to keep Pride accessible to all! Simply donate one (or more!) $7 gate fee. Your donation allows Pride Northwest to cover the expenses of putting on one of the largest Pride celebrations on the West Coast, while also making sure that we are able to make sure that Pride is open to all of our community.

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DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR The Other Pride

By Samantha L. Taylor

Today’s Pride celebrations are a far cry from their 1969 riotous roots. Admittedly, there was a time when I was embarrassed to say that the names Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Miss Major were completely unknown to me. Just because I didn’t know these Black and Latina trans women existed doesn’t mean that I wasn’t deeply touched by their existence and resistance.

As a Black queer, a non-binary person living out loud, I can’t imagine my life without these powerful women.

They tell us that June is our month, but they don’t tell us why.

These celebrations were birthed out of an uprising: the Stonewall Rebellion. We’re able to celebrate because they fought back.

Let his-story tell it, and you will be spoon fed a whitewashed version of misinformation (see the recent Stonewall flick for receipts). The documentary MAJOR! offers a counter-narrative that reflects more accuracy and insight into the living legend and Stonewall survivor, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.

Keep a look out for the forthcoming documentary, Happy Birthday Marsha! currently in post-production for another perspective of the Stonewall Rebellion. Also, MARSHA & SYLVIA is yet an additional film that will shine a light on the lives, activism, and deep friendship of Marsha and Sylvia.

Trans women of color and trans femmes have always been and continue to be on the

front lines of movements for LGBTQ equity; whether you choose to see them or not. It may have started with Marsha, Sylvia, and Major, but it sure doesn’t have to end there.

Below is a list of Pride events created by LGBTTQ people of color in the Portland area for our dynamic communities. Stay up do date with the happenings of these fiery events and organizations by checking their respective Facebook pages. Hope to see you out and about!

Rice, Beans, and Collard Greens is an annual Pride dance party for people of color, our friends, and families. Dance it out at Holocene on June 29; all ages until 10 pm P o r t l a n d Tw o Spirit Society are in the planning process; updates coming soon PDX Latino Gay Pride: June 29-31; visit their website for updates, latinogaypridepdx.com Asian Pacific Islander Pride: march with them in the Pride Parade on June 19; come to the BBQ/potluck August 20, location TBD; call the hotline for updates and more info, (503) 877-9379 Portland Black Pride: email portlandblackpride@gmail.com; during the week of June 20-26, PFLAG Portland Black Chapter will host a range of events from film viewings and discussions, to 21+ dancing in honor of The Purple One, to family-centric games and sober outdoor parties!

Samantha L. Taylor is a Black queerdo who’s just trying to survive and thrive in the Pacific Northwest.

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