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s Democrats wander toward their first debate, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg came in fifth in this week’s polling. In a survey of more than a dozen polls, Real Clear Politics projects former Vice President Joe Biden as leading the pack. Real Clear Politics, a Chicago-based aggregator, places Buttigieg at No. 5 with 6.2 percent of support from Democratic voters. Over the holiday weekend as Buttigieg marched in his city’s Memorial Day parade, Fred Karger, the last gay man to campaign for president, called on the Human Rights Campaign to endorse Mayor Buttigieg. “Hey @ChadHGriffin @HRC thought you were going to endorse surging @PeteButtigieg for #POTUS2020 He announced four weeks ago! What are you waiting for Christmas? He needs your help now!” Karger tweeted May 27. In 2012 Karger campaigned for the Republican Party nomination as an openly gay man. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney ultimately won the nomination that cycle. The Human Rights Campaign, of which Chad Griffin presides, claims to be the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization. The rest of the poll shakes out like this:
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ori Lightfoot made history on Monday when she was inaugurated as mayor of Chicago, making her the first openly gay, black woman to hold the title. Lightfoot, who was joined by her wife Amy Eshleman and 11-year-old daughter Vivian, delivered her inaugural speech to a crowd at Wintrust Arena. “For years, they’ve said Chicago ain’t ready for reform. Well, get ready, because reform is here,” Lightfoot said. “I campaigned on change. You voted for change. And I plan to deliver change to our government.” Lightfoot also vowed to cut down on the corruption in Chicago. “When public officials cut shady backroom deals, they get rich and the rest of us get the bill. When some people get their property taxes cut in exchange for campaign cash, they get the money and … we get the bill,” she said. “These practices have gone on here for decades. … Stopping it isn’t just in the city’s interest. It’s in the City Council’s own
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interest,” Lightfoot said. Lightfoot was joined on stage by outgoing Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Sens. Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
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n a surreptitious move on the Friday before Memorial Day — when much of Washington has already vacated town for the weekend — the Trump administration announced a proposed rule to undermine an Obama-era regulation ensuring non-discrimination in health care for transgender people and women who have had abortions. The proposed rule that the Department of created inconsistent requirements for HHS Health and Human Services would eliminate funded health programs or activities as asserts discrimination is prohibited under compared to HHS funded human services Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, programs or activities,” the rule says. which bars sex discrimination in health care. Under the interpretation of the law as In a statement announcing the proposed proposed by the rule, health care providers rule change, HHS is oblique in describing and health insurance companies would what it would accomplish and strikes a be able to deny to transgender people positive note, asserting it would “maintain transition-related care, including gender vigorous civil rights enforcement on the reassignment surgery. Transgender people basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and women who have had abortions could age and sex” and save U.S. taxpayers $3.6 also be subjected to denial of general health billion over the course of five years. care. “We are committed to full enforcement of Laura Durso, vice president of LGBT civil rights laws before, during research and communications and after any rulemaking,” at the Center for American “We are Roger Severino, director Progress, said in a conference of the HHS Office of Civil with reporters the rule committed to full call Rights, said in a statement. would have devastating enforcement of “We are also committed to effects on both women and the elimination of regulations LGBT people. civil rights laws that contradict law or raise the “Through this rule, the costs of healthcare without Trump administration is before, during achieving intended results.” working to undermine part of and after any But the devil’s in the details. the Affordable Care Act that A look at the language bans discrimination in health rulemaking.” of the 204-page proposed care and insurance coverage,” regulation reveals it would Durso said. “It has proposed - Roger Severino eliminate “gender identity" a rule that will weaken HHS Office of Civil Rights and the definition of sex enforcement of the Health Director under Section 1557 of Care Rights Law…particularly Obamacare, and incorporate laws into the when it comes to protecting women, LGBTQ non-discrimination regulation allowing patients and people with limited English health care providers to decline to perform proficiency. Eliminating the strong, clear abortions. The regulation also seeks to roll rules prohibiting discrimination will lead back protections for individuals seeking to confusion, unequal access, and potential health care with limited English proficiency. rollbacks of landmark progress.” “The current rule’s provisions were not The proposed rule was made public weeks justified by need, were overly burdensome after the Trump administration unveiled a compared to the benefit provided, and different “conscience clause” for health care
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NEWS national workers to decline to perform procedures, Sessions declined to appeal the decision. such as gender reassignment surgery or But the move from the Trump abortions, out of religious objections. A administration to roll back the underlying coalition of states with Democratic attorneys rule under its own volition has been expected general have filed a federal lawsuit in New for some time. For years, transgender York City challenging the legitimacy of the advocates have sounded the alarm over rule. reported plans the HHS would rescind the Jocelyn Samuels, executive director of regulation, with Severino in charge of the the Williams Institute at the University HHS Office of Civil Rights. As a scholar at of California, Los Angeles, the Heritage Foundation, said in a conference report Severino was hostile to the “conscience” rule was transgender rights and more geared toward specific supported North Carolina’s procedures, but the latest roll anti- trans House Bill 2. back was more general. The proposed regulation “The conscience rule denies discrimination released a couple of against transgender people weeks ago was focused on is unlawful despite decades implementation of specific of case law interpreting laws “Eliminating statutes that are very barring sex discrimination narrowly drawn to authorize to apply to cases of antithe strong, clear religious objections to certain trans discrimination. Over rules prohibiting services when they’re offered nearly two decades, eight discrimination will federal appeals courts and 35 by certain providers who get lead to confusion, certain funding streams,” federal district courts have Samuels said. unequal access, and affirmed anti-transgender “And, of course,” Samuels is sex potential rollbacks discrimination continued, “One of the discrimination and unlawful, of landmark concerns about that rule according to the National was that it expanded Center for Transgender progress authorizations for these Equality. - Laura Durso denials beyond what was However, that could change vice president of LGBT research and communications at the authorized in those very soon. The U.S. Supreme Center for American Progress specific statutes, but this Court has agreed to take up rule seems to intend an even the case of Harris Funeral broader application of religious exemptions Homes v. EEOC involving a transgender and suggests that religiously affiliated health worker who was terminated after declaring care providers would be able to opt out of she’d transition on the job. The case will providing any service to any individual that determine once and for all whether Title VII in any way conflicted with their asserted of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars sex religious beliefs. That, obviously, could discrimination in employment, applies to result in a huge loophole for application of cases for transgender workplace protection. non-discrimination protections in the world The ruling would apply to all federal of health care services.” laws barring sex discrimination, not just More generally, the Trump administration employment civil rights laws. The Supreme for some time has steadily rolled back non- Court could either affirm decades of case discrimination protections for transgender law protecting transgender people, or throw people in federal regulations. Just this week, them out with a single ruling. the Department of Housing and Urban Mara Keisling, executive director of the Development announced a rule gutting a National Center of Transgender Equality, different Obama-era rule ensuring homeless said the upcoming final decision from the shelters receiving federal funds can’t turn Supreme Court heightens the absurdity of away transgender people. the new HHS proposed regulation. It should be noted the regulation the “Part of the…cruelty, the dumbness Trump administration seeks to rescind of doing this rule right now, particularly with respect to Section 1557 of Obamacare around the transgender issues is that it was already moot. U.S. District Judge Reed may be rendered moot by a Supreme Court O’Connor had enjoined the U.S. government decision, which we expect to have…certainly from enforcing the Obama-era rule as a result in the coming year, but maybe in the coming of a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General months,” Keisling said. “So it doesn’t make Ken Paxton. The Trump administration sense that they did this with the Harris case under former U.S. Attorney General Jeff getting cert to the Supreme Court.”
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Herb Baumeister, a bisexual man, strangled at least 25 men he met in gay bars in the late 80s. Now, you can buy some of the land where he buried his victims’ remains in Westfield, Indiana. Noah Herron, who purchased a plot of land just north of Baumeister’s home, wants to sell three lots and build a home for his family there, according to the Indianapolis Star. He’s bringing his project in front of a public hearing in June, and he’s well aware of the murders.
He said the beauty of the land is too good to pass up. "We asked neighbors around there if they've ever seen ghosts, and they said no. So we're good," Herron said, according to The Star. "I wanted to make a joke at the council meeting and say that we hope we don't find any bones while we're building, but I decided to keep it professional." Baumeister fled to Canada and committed suicide after police began investigating the property in 1996.
More than 60 intersex rights organizations around the world released a letter expressing their “regret” that the World Health Organization called intersex traits “disorders of sex development.” The International Classification of Diseases by the WHO also advocates for unnecessary genital surgeries on intersex individuals, according to the letter. “When performed on individuals without their personal informed consent, human rights defenders and institutions have found these interventions to be
harmful practices and violations of rights to bodily integrity, non-discrimination, equality before the law, privacy, and freedom from torture, ill-treatment, and experimentation,” the groups wrote in the letter. The intersex rights organizations have called on the WHO to reform the code to ensure it doesn’t facilitate the human rights violations and to end medically unnecessary surgeries intended to change a patient’s sex without their informed consent.
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India’s first openly gay athlete wants same-sex marriage legalized
Kenya’s high court decided on Friday to uphold laws under the penal code that criminalize gay sex, saying they do not discriminate against the LGBT community. LGBT rights groups filed a petition in 2016 to amend two sections of the penal code: Article 162 which punishes "carnal knowledge ... against the order of nature" with up to 14 years in prison, and Article 165 which penalizes "indecent practices between males" with the possibility of five years in prison, according to NPR. The judges weren’t convinced these laws targeted LGBT people. "Rights cannot be trampled upon in the name of social disapproval. The Court of Appeal should revisit this ruling urgently," Neela Ghoshal, a senior LGBT rights researcher at Human Rights Watch
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Dutee Chand, 23, is a professional sprinter and India’s first openly gay athlete. Days after coming out to her country, she said she’ll fight for the right to marry her partner, according to Reuters. India scrapped the ban on gay sex last year, but same-sex marriage is still illegal, and Reuters reports that homophobia is still a major problem. “They should know that everyone just wants to live happily,” Chand told Reuters. “People oppose many things in the name of culture and religion ... [but] India is a democratic country and many things change frequently … Any rule which deprives someone of happiness is wrong.” Chand said she didn’t come out on her own accord, but because her sister
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threatened to out her and her partner. She said she would’ve waited, but she is relieved the secret is out.
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Rally held in support of gay marriage in Northern Ireland
After self-proclaimed proud homophobe Jair Bolsonaro was elected as Brazilian president, reports of crimes against LGBT people have tripled. On Thursday, Brazil’s highest court took steps to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination, according to the Washington Post. A majority of the court voted to find it unconstitutional to leave sexuality and gender out of Brazil’s antidiscrimination laws. “It is a decisive win for the LGBT community,” Flavio Grossi, a criminal defense lawyer who represents LGBT clients said, according to The Post. “LGBT people are scared. I have seen an increase in clients reporting instances of physical aggression, hate crimes and racism.” Once the sixth person on the
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11-member court voted in favor of the protections, the vote was suspended until June 5, when the rest of the court is expected to issue the ruling.
Thousands marched through the city of Belfast last Saturday, demanding same-sex marriage be recognized. Northern Ireland is the only region in the U.K. where gay marriage is not yet legal. Though most people in the region are in favor of gay marriage, attempts to legalize it were blocked by the Democratic Unionist Party, according to Reuters. Sara Canning, the partner of slain journalist and LGBT rights activist Lyra McKee, led the march following her partner’s murder in April. "We pay our taxes, we are governed by the same laws, why should we not be afforded the same rights in marriage," Canning said, according to Reuters. Canning was wearing a T-shirt that said “Love Equality.”
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Protestors called on the British Parliament to bypass the Democratic Unionist Party and introduce legislation legalizing gay marriage.
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o celebrate the fast-approaching end to the school year, Compass hosted its seventh annual Youth Equality Prom. This year's theme was “Galactic Gala.” Prom is one of the most sought-after events for the youth of Compass. “The whole reason we started the prom was because we found out that one of the youth in the program was not allowed to go to prom in a tuxedo or with her same-sex partner,” Amanda Canete, Compass’ youth service director,” said. “It’s amazing how much our prom has grown.” Over 100 high school students from all over Palm Beach County showed up ready to dance the night away, decked out in everything from 3-piece glam-rock tuxedos, classic floor-length ball gowns, light-up skirts, and other space-themed accessories. “I understand that people want to be their true authentic selves; sometimes it could be dangerous, that’s why Compass is so important,” said Elias Anderson, a trans male and recent graduate of A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. “People can come and use Compass as an outlet … people can also come to prom and not worry about fitting in.” Compass hosted many events throughout the year to sponsor the prom, so participants were not charged admission —
“People can come and use Compass as an outlet … people can also come to prom and not worry about fitting in.” - Elias Anderson
and it’s been that way for the past seven years. Some of those fundraising efforts took place at Penny’s at the Duke’s annual chili cook-off, Cocktails for Compass, and the Great Give of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Plans have already started for the theme and mood for next year. Participants experienced the galactic theme with props like inflatable aliens, flashing lights, a gigantic space shuttle, and more. Outside organizations pitched in resources for the night — members of Haus of QUOTA donated several props to the prom, food and refreshments were provided by Whole Foods, and the DJ was sponsored by TD Bank. Compass recruited local talent to entertain the young crowd — including performers like the Elite Drag Kings, drag queen Velvet Lenore, and members of Haus of QUOTA. This was many people’s first appearance at the Youth Equality Prom — as it was for Pearls Anne Heels, a Haus of QUOTA member.
“I didn’t really attend my prom because I wasn’t really into those type of activities, I didn’t feel like I needed to be a part of it,” they said. “It felt great performing … in my drag persona. If I can say anything to someone that is struggling with being their true authentic stuff at prom, I’d say just go! Show up and show out!” And for the people who weren’t new to the event, the night was something that families and youth were looking forward to. “I think this event is fantastic — I came with my daughter last year. I'm glad that this event is happening, but I’m sorry that it has to happen,” said Pete Stewart, a health education specialist for the Palm Beach County school district. “I hope that our schools are welcoming, and according to their policy, they should be,” Stewart said. “ … I think everybody should be welcomed at their prom, they should wear what they want, go with who they want to go with, and take pictures with whoever they want to take pictures with.”
Compass Youth Group is available for teens ages 12 to 18. For more information on how to donate or join, visit https://compassglcc.com.
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always think of my childhood when reflecting on Memorial Day and the three-day weekend it’s become. I was the only one in my immediate family born in the North. We often would go “down home” for Decoration Day. Some of my southernborn blood relatives were not joking when they disdainfully called me a “Yankee.” This American holiday originally honored the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military during the Civil War or the War Between The States (as my relatives would say) – a war that cost more American lives than any other conflict in history. The holiday was later expanded after World War I to honor all U.S. military dead. Meanwhile, some southern states still celebrate and formally recognize a Confederate Memorial Day. Can’t we come together – at least in death? The on-going and deep divisions in our country over race, sexual identity and orientation, abortion, and health care – to name just a few – can produce an unhealthy
cynicism. I feel it myself, but I refuse to give in. My faith won’t yield to despair; because ours is a loving, liberating, and life-giving God. Ours is a God of love, who is love itself, and who became love incarnate for us – all of us. We are created out of love, in love, for love. And it is through love that the world will change for the better. Our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has famously said, “If it's not about love, then it’s not about God.” We are to love as we are loved. That’s a tall order – to love as Christ loves us. It means we walk with everyone without judgment, striving for peace and harmony, always respecting human dignity. Maybe this is the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who died in uniform. I certainly believe it’s the way to avoid – or, at least, minimize – more deaths. This Memorial Day let’s reject glorification of war, guns, and violence. Let’s instead work and pray for a world in which enemies are made friends through the love we receive from a God who looks upon each and everyone of us as God’s beloved. Happy Memorial Day!
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Jesse’s Journal Photo via Fox News Channel. Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg used a Fox News town hall in New Hampshire to slam two of the network's primetime opinion hosts, knocking both Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham by name on the network where they each host an hour.
‘The Best Little Boy in the World’ Runs for President
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n 1973, the writer Andrew Tobias published his autobiography, “The Best Little Boy in the World,” under the pen name of John Reid. Tobias was not the first or last gay man who tried to compensate for his sexual orientation by striving to be the best in all his endeavors. Pete Buttigieg, the openly gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is another good example of “the best little boy in the world.” In spite of his last name, pronounced “Boot-Edge-Edge,” Mayor Buttigieg has an impressive resume, chronicled in his recently published book “The Shortest Way Home: One Mayor’s Challenge and a Model for America’s Future.” He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve, serving in Afghanistan; a Rhodes scholar at the University of Oxford; a business analyst for a global management consulting firm; and, since 2011, mayor of South Bend, Indiana. As Troy Mallis put it, “Buttigieg is attractive, charismatic, witty, down-toearth and smart as a whip - perfect husband
material.” (But he’s already married.) He is multilingual in a country where most people, including the president, can barely speak one language. All that Buttigieg has left to do is run for president, and as a Democrat. When Mayor Buttigieg announced his candidacy, most pundits put him down as a flash in the pan, soon to be replaced by more “serious” candidates. But Buttigieg has proven to be quite resilient. Public opinion polls have placed the mayor in third place, just behind the old warhorses, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Even Donald Trump, who likes to insult anyone who dares to oppose him, took notice when he called Mayor Buttigieg “Alfred E. Neuman,” after MAD magazine’s cover boy. (There is some resemblance.) On his web page, PeteForAmerica.com, Buttigieg declares that “It’s time for a new generation of American leadership” after decades of misgovernment
On his web page, PeteForAmerica.com, Buttigieg declares that “It’s time for a new generation of American leadership” after decades of misgovernment by baby boomers like Trump, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
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by baby boomers like Trump, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Though he is only 37, the youngest serious candidate for president — 20-year old Elijah Manley does not count — Buttigieg reminds us that he “has more years of government experience than the president, more years of executive government experience than the vice president, and more military experience than anybody to walk into the Oval Office since President George H. W. Bush.” But even Pete Buttigieg has his faults, which his Democratic opponents were quick to point out. Buttigieg is a butch, white, cisgender male, which should not be held against him but which is reflected by his limited views and by the lack of diversity at his campaign rallies (which are almost, but not quite, as white as the makeup of the Trump rallies). Buttigieg realizes his shortcomings and is trying hard to reach out to AfricanAmericans and other minorities. Mayor
Buttigieg has also been criticized for being long on generalizations and short on specifics, unlike policy wonks like Elizabeth Warren. Finally, there is the fact that Buttigieg is gay, which should not be a detriment but which still is in a largely homophobic country. In any case, voters who hate Buttigieg because he is gay are voting for Trump regardless of his sexual orientation. Like most “best little boys in the world," Buttigieg is happily married. His husband is Chasten Glezman, who changed his last name to Buttigieg and who is famous for his social media accounts. The couple own two rescue dogs, Truman and Buddy, and they plan to have a child someday. Though Buttigieg is in his eighth and final year as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, he has a bright future ahead of him, even if he is not elected president. I look forward to greater achievements rom Buttigieg, “the best little boy in the world.”
Jesse Monteagudo is a freelance writer and journalist. He has been an active member of South Florida's LGBT community for more than four decades and has served in various community organizations.
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he main headline “Loyal Lovers Live Longer” on the cover of The May 8, 2019 Issue of SFGN obscures the importance of a recent HIV study. The study did not show that “loyal lovers lived longer.” It showed that Undetectable equals Untransmissible (U=U). When antiretrovirals suppress HIV, current health is maintained, and transmission becomes impossible. The study said nothing about “loyalty,” or monogamy. The problem lies in the main headline not in the story. The SFGN article referred to a Lancet article about a two-phased study. The first phase, PARTNER 1 enrolled gay male and het couples. All couples had mixedHIV statuses. The second phase, PARTNER 2, only enrolled gay male couples. PARTNER 1 study had too few gay male couples to provide precise estimates of risk. The PARTNER 2 had the goal “to provide precise estimates of transmission risk” in mixed-status gay couples. That Lancet article concluded “that the risk of HIV transmission through anal sex when HIV viral load is suppressed is effectively zero.” It said nothing about partner loyalty or monogamy. In this eight-year study of 782 mixed-status gay male couples, 15 HIV-negative partners did acquire HIV. Researchers compared strains of HIV between the partners. They found no evidence of HIV transmission within the relationship. They inferred sexual contact outside the relationship. The article had no data about whether the couple had an open or closed relationship. If they had an open relationship, “loyalty” becomes an irrelevant concept. More importantly, 288 (37%) of all HIV negative men in the study reported condomless anal sex outside of the relationship. That would mean that 273 men (94.8%) had anal sex outside their relationship without acquiring HIV. Only 15 men (5.2%) acquired HIV outside their relationship. The study proved nothing about the side issues of “loyalty” or monogamy. This study provided more strong support for the Undetectable = Untransmissible (U=U) movement. The larger headline stressed a side issue that the study did not address. If anyone would like to read the full Lancet study, they can visit http://bit. ly/2wef6sp
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Poverello Grand re-opening On may 17, the Poverello Thrift Store in wilton manors re-opened with a bang! The re-opening featured prizes, food and 50 percent off merchandise. J.R. Davis The new layout features many products arranged in inspiring ways.
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My Meta Experience A closer look at surgery
Atticus Ranck
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n May 2018, I had a hysterectomy and a metoidioplasty. It was one 6.5 hour surgery with three different surgeons. Dr. Kristene Whitmore came in and took out the cervix and uterus, then another doctor came in and removed both fallopian tubes, and finally Dr. Kathy Rumer performed my metoidioplasty, commonly referred to as meta. For those who don’t know, meta is a lower surgery option for people assigned female at birth. Meta is the process of releasing the clitoris from surrounding tissue which increases the length and exposure of the clitoris, which has grown through the use of testosterone. If I had chosen to do just that, it would be known as a simple meta. However, I also chose to have my urethra rerouted through my clitoris. My surgeon took tissue from inside my cheek to help elongate my urethra and then rerouted it through my clitoris. This has allowed me to stand to urinate. If I wanted, I could have also had a vaginectomy which removes all or part of the vagina. I also could have chosen to have scrotal implants to create testicles. The process to get the surgery approved was not easy. At the LGBT Community Center where I work, we have health insurance that is supposed to cover gender affirmation surgeries. I called my health insurance and asked what they required for this surgery. They told me I needed a letter from two different therapists, one of which has to have a Ph.D. and the other from the therapist who originally diagnosed me with having gender dysphoria and suggested hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I also needed a letter from the doctor who is prescribing me my HRT, in addition to the information from the surgeons who would be performing the surgeries. I luckily kept records of all my letters and had the original letter from the therapist who prescribed me HRT, but I didn’t have a letter from a Ph.D.-level therapist. I knew a therapist with a Ph.D. because of my connections through work so she was willing to just meet with me one time to write the letter and only
Dealing with therapists, surgeons, and insurance companies isn’t easy.
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billed me my copay. I’m privileged in this way because many trans people don’t know trans-competent therapists, and if they can find them, they often want multiple sessions before they’ll write the letter. If they find one, their insurance may not cover it and they can't afford to pay them out of pocket or they may have to travel long distances to see them. I sent in all the paperwork and a few weeks later, I get a denial letter from my insurance company in the mail stating that they won’t cover the surgery because the therapist who originally wrote me my letter didn’t have a master’s degree at the time she wrote the letter. This was not true. I was also privileged in that I still was in contact with this therapist, so I called her, and got her to send me her resume as well as the resume
of her qualifying supervisor. I wrote a letter appealing their denial and sent it in with the resumes. A few weeks later, I was approved for surgery. Following the surgery, I received the Explanation of Benefits in the mail from my insurance company. Besides copays, I didn’t have to pay anything out of pocket. There’s no other way I could have afforded it because it cost $241,000. Dealing with therapists, surgeons, and insurance companies isn’t easy. There’s a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. Nevertheless, even with a post-surgical complication I’m finally at the tail-end of dealing with, I would still do it all over again. Hopefully, these surgeries become better and more affordable for all the trans guys out there still waiting and hoping for their day.
Atticus Ranck is the Health Programs & Supportive Services Manager for Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA. Previously, he was the Director of Transgender Services at SunServe in Wilton Manors. Atticus is a trans man who advocates for the LGBT community through his work, trainings, presentations, and everyday encounters.
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1 OUT SOCIAL at Ruth’s Chris 2 On May 17, SFGN’s OutSocial gathered at Ruth’s Chris for a community mixer in partnership with Latinos Salud. Stephen Fallon, executive director of Latinos Salud, spoke at the event, and a silent auction run by SFGN raised funds for the organization. J.R. Davis The staff of SFGN (from left to right): Justin Wyse, Clark Rogers, Pier Angelo, Brendon Lies, Jason Parsley, Norm Kent and Edwin Neimann.
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Twenty Grand Years The Grand Resort and Spa held its 20th anniversary party May 17, 2019. JR Davis
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MDGLCC Sees Platinum Members of the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and their honorees gathered at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel May 18, 2019 for the organizations’s 20th Anniversary Annual Awards Celebration — the Platinum Gala. Wells Fargo sponsored the event and over 500 people attended.
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t’s no exaggeration to say that the of chipotle mayonnaise). It’s days’ worth of opening of the Fort Lauderdale TooJay’s calories, but you only live once right? has been highly anticipated. Ever since it On the lighter side, there’s the Tuscan broke ground on the land formerly occupied chicken sandwich; topped with portobello by The Mason Jar, folks have been waiting mushroom, roasted red peppers and sliced for the grand opening sign. red onion stacked on a marinated chicken The place opened a few weeks ago and breast and topped with melted provolone it seems as if everyone is happy. The large (also available without the chicken for a parking lot is jammed. In fact, on the first great vegetarian option). Friday night after opening, we had to wait a Other hot sandwiches and baskets include few minutes for a parking space to open, and open-faced tuna or turkey melts, grilled it’s a big lot. cheese, deli dogs (served in pairs and topped TooJay’s is a Jew-ish deli. Not quite Kosher with everything from mustard to pastrami, (you can get bacon, ham and cheese on a bacon, cheese or sauerkraut). There’s also a meat sandwich), but you can also get ethnic classic BLT as well as one augmented with favorites such as matzo ball soup, pastrami, slices of avocado. Chicken tenders and fish brisket and rugelach. and chips are some other options. The deli sandwiches are piled high with Classic entrées come with artisan rye and lean corned beef, pastrami, chicken, tuna, your choice of house salad, Caesar salad, egg, or whitefish salad and are reasonably cup of matzo ball, chicken noodle or soup of priced and come accompanied by a slice the day. Among the entrees from which of pickle and a heathy serving of to choose are shepherd’s pie, pot cole slaw. Fries, potato salad roast, chopped sirloin, liver and onion rings are available and onions, beef brisket, cod, TooJay’s as sides for a couple bucks a traditional turkey dinner, 2980 N. Federal, more. However, if you order stuffed cabbage, grilled a grilled sandwich (a Rueben, salmon (topped with dill sauce FortLauderdale Rachel or brisket dip) fries or everything seasoning), and 754-755-6090 are included. roasted stuffed chicken breast. TooJays.com The fried dill pickles and lox Vegetarians will appreciate the topped latkes are great starter portobello parmesan. options, but then again, how can you Desserts are a big attraction. The pass up the matzo ball soup with lighter- rugelach are better than Grandma used to than-air dumplings, chicken noodle soup make, and the Killer Cake is a must for any or French onion soup? That doesn’t even chocoholic. There’s also cheesecake, with or include the daily soup specials. On my most without strawberries, blintzes, a mediocre recent visit, I had a hearty short rib and carrot cake, moist and fluffy coconut cake, cabbage combo. Yes, I said most recent. I’ve chocolate layer cake, moist banana cake, Key been to TooJay’s at least twice a week since it lime pie and such favorites as black and white opened. I may be addicted. cookies, brownies, and tollhouse squares as The menu also includes dinner salads well as a mini napoleon and éclair combo. (chopped, Cobb Caesar, Mandarin or fried How can you discuss a deli and not mention chicken) and deli platters (a trio of salads, the breakfast fare? TooJay’s offers everything stuffed tomato, a scoop of chopped liver) you could imagine; classic egg dishes, fish and wraps. There are a number of combo platters, egg sandwiches, omelets, waffles options including half a sandwich and soup (even chicken and waffles), French toast and or salad, as well as soup and salad duos. fruit salad. Burgers and “hand helds” include Burger á Service is friendly and it’s clear that la TooJay’s, topped with mushrooms, bacon everyone works as a team. Each time we and melted Muenster cheese (also available dined at TooJay’s, numerous people stopped with a chicken breast in place of the burger), by our table to check if we needed anything, a chipotle bacon burger, the ubiquitous not just our server. The kitchen could time patty melt (which my husband adored with when dishes come out better; our soups a veggie black bean burger in place of the came out before we finished our appetizer, beef), and the signature Pastrami Burger the entrees came before we were half-way (ground sirloin rolled in pastrami spices and through our soup. But, I’d rather the food topped with tender pastrami, caramelized be there a few minutes early than sit waiting onions and Swiss cheese, served with a side between courses.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (May 9, 2019) – Men Having Babies (MHB) is a non-profit organization, led by parents and surrogates, that has helped thousands of gay men worldwide become biological parents since 2012. The Florida conference (menhavingbabies.org/florida) is one of eight annual conferences held by MHB worldwide, with other conferences taking place in New York, San Francisco, Brussels, Chicago, Taipei, Toronto and Tel Aviv. Responding to popular demand, for the first time the 2019 conference will offer prospective single fathers a unique opportunity to hear from gay fathers who’ve gone through the surrogacy journey without a partner, and meet like-minded prospective fathers. “Even more than previous years, this event draws people from far beyond Florida,” said Ron Poole-Dayan, Executive Director of Men Having Babies. “More than half of those who have already registered are gay men from 13 states, Latin America, and even Europe.” “The internet is flooded with people trying to push surrogacy information, but it was hard to know what is credible, or where to start,” said Poole-Dayan. “The twoday events, which are held across the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia, offer an immersive experience, a combination of a ‘boot camp’ and a community event which cannot be done online,” he said. The conference includes a panel discussion comprised of gay surrogacy dads and the surrogates who helped them in their journeys. Two workshops will be offered on planning the surrogacy journey, based upon the accumulated knowledge of hundreds of gay men who have already gone through the process. Other sessions will cover the latest studies about gestational surrogacy, and insurance, budgeting, legal, medical and psychological aspects of surrogacy. “Our conferences are not meant to persuade to become parents ... they are meant for people who already want to become parents (and) to make the process more accessible
and easier,” Sherman Taylor, Board Chair of Men Having Babies. Proceeds from sponsorship and exhibiting fees will benefit Gay Parenting Assistance Programof(GPAP), MenMHB’s Having Babies has helped thousands gay men worldwide parents. which annually provides become dozens ofbiological prospective parents with over a million dollars’ worth of cash grants, discounts and free services from more than fifty leading service providers. The majority of the exhibitors at the Florida conference are supporters of GPAP, including Platinum sponsors Creative Love IVF Florida, and Gold sponsors: Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists, Simple Surrogacy, San Diego Fertility Center, RMA of Connecticut, Creative Family Connection, Fertility Specialists of Texas, Family Source Consultants, CReATe Fertility Centre of Canada. The event will take place on June 8th, 8:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., and June 9th, 8 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the GalleryOne – A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 2670 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304. In addition, MHB is offering a post-conference happy hour party in the hotel’s lobby bar on Saturday, June 8, at 8:00pm. The event is offered in cooperating with local and national LGBT organizations, and is open to the South Florida LGBT community at large. Go to menhavingbabies.org/florida for registration and additional information Note: while the event is organized by a gay parenting organization, non-gay prospective parents are also welcome and will no doubt highly benefit from the information provided. Press inquiries: Contact Shelly Marsh, marketing director of Men Having Babies shelly@menhavingbabies.org / 714-515-9602. Interviews with parents, prospective parents, surrogates and experts can be arranged by request.
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Church of Our Savior MCC, 2011 Federal Hwy. in Boynton Beach, hosts author Robert Fieseler, who will discuss his Lambda Literary Award-winning book, “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Upstairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation,” at 6 p.m. More than 30 men were killed in the tragic 1973 fire at a New Orleans bar. The event is free. For more information, go to ChurchOfOurSaviorMCC.org.
Not hot enough for you outside? Head down to Hunters in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors for the weekly Classic 54 T Dance featuring DJ Richie Rich. Disco reigns supreme with the locals at this popular weekly dance party. “Low” tea from 6 – 9 p.m. and “High” tea afterwards until 2 a.m. Enjoy drink specials all night long, including the famous $10 beer bust. More information at HuntersFtLauderdale.com.
Some questions are best unanswered, but if your penis could talk, what would it say? Find out at “The Penis Talk Show,” tonight at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Wilton Theater Factory, 2308 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. Four “anonymous” penises will answer all your questions about the male member in this hilarious and sexy evening that has become a South Florida cult favorite. Tickets are $20 - 30 at RonnieLarsen.com.
Get ready to laugh. Comic Cure presents Shana Manuel, 2017 Pride Comedy Festival winner, at Club Silver, 2209 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. There’s no cover, but there is a two drink minimum. The comedy series continues each Tuesday at 8 p.m. through July 2 with some of the top LGBT comics on the circuit, so reserve your seats today for the remaining dates. Reserved seating and schedule available at ComicCure.com.
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A&E TV The cast of FX’s critically acclaimed series “Pose” returns for the second season premiere on June 11. Credit: FX.
LGBT Stories, Characters Prominent in Pride Month Premieres J.W. Arnold
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the critically acclaimed and wildly popular cable series about the black ballroom scene in 1980s New York City. Season two jumps ahead to 1990 and all is not good. Vogueing has become mainstream and the HIV/AIDS epidemic has taken an especially disastrous toll on the communities of color who frequent the ballrooms. In addition to the phenomenal cast, look for appearances by Patti LuPone, Sandra Bernhard, Bette Midler and Judith Light. Check local listings for channels and show times. “Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life,” June 14, PBS PBS’s “American Masters” explores the six-decade career of playwright and LGBT activist Terrence McNally in this new documentary. F. Murray Abraham, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Angela Lansbury and others weigh in on the pioneering playwright’s influential career and speak frankly of his struggles and monumental successes. Intimate conversations with McNally complete this portrait of a leading voice in contemporary theater. Check local listings for channels and show times. “The Wig,” June 18, HBO South Florida fan favorite Lady Bunny is back in this fabulous documentary about Wigstock, the legendary drag festival that started in New York City’s East Village more than three decades ago. The film features appearances by Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who helped revive the camp fest with Lady Bunny last year at the South Street Seaport. The film includes dozens of memorable performances by outrageous drag queens—both past and present. Check local listings for channels and show times.
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ride month isn’t just about parades and parties. Local arts organizations are celebrating LGBT Pride with concerts, exhibitions and more. Here’s your guide to what’s happening at South Florida stages and studios: ArtsUnited 20th Anniversary Celebration and “United & Proud” Show ArtsUnited, the local visual, performing and literary arts collective, gets a jump on Pride month with its 20th anniversary party, “Dining with the Divas,” on May 30 at Lips, 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park. Celebrity servers and performers will be there, along with Michael Dean starring as Cher. Tickets are $50 and include dinner and cover. ArtsUnited officially celebrates Pride month with “United & Proud,” an annual member show featuring paintings, photography, sculpture and a wide range of mixed media works. The show will be on exhibit at the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., 6th Floor, in Fort Lauderdale from June 3 – 28. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information, go to ArtsUnitedFlorida.com. South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble “On Broadway” Gays have always loved their show tunes and on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m., the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, the region’s LGBT and allies concert band, will celebrate the music of Broadway. Artistic director Dan Bassett will conduct the program at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, featuring guest performances by Carla Bodonada, Marie Cowley and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. Tickets are $30 at BrowardCenter.org. For more information, go to PrideWindEnsemble. org. “Our Night Out” at the Venue Island City Stage, Stonewall National Museum & Archives, ArtsUnited and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida are collaborating—with support from the Community Foundation of Broward— on an immersive evening of the arts on Friday, June 14 at the Venue, 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. “Our Night Out” will feature performances and interactive arts experiences, dancing and more and is the
The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble is one of several local arts organizations celebrating Pride month with special performances.
official kick-off event for Stonewall Pride on Saturday. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $80 for VIP (including exclusive seating and reception) at Facebook.com/ OurNightOutFTL. Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride The Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride parade and street festival is always one of the biggest events of the year in the Island City, attracting tens of thousands. This year, the 20th anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15. In addition to the parade at 4 p.m., celebrate Black, Latin and Trans Pride with stages devoted to urban and Latin music and featuring many of the region’s most talented singers, dancers and drag performers. DJ Maximus 3000, Alex Ferbyre, will be spinning on the main stage at the intersection of Wilton Drive and N.E. 6th Ave. Admission to the parade and festival is $5 at WiltonManorsStonewall.com. “Up Rise Sing!” in Lauderhill and Miami The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, Original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus and Miami Gay Men’s Chorus team up for the first time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in music. The choruses co-commissioned a world premiere work that tells the story of that seminal event, “Quiet No More,” also being performed by gay men’s choruses around the world. “Up Rise Sing!” will be performed on June 21 at 8 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 N.W. 11th St. in Lauderhill, and June 22 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way in Coral Gables. For tickets and more information, go to GayMensChorusOfSouthFlorida.org and MGMChorus.org. 5.29.2019 •
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"Weird Al" Yankovic and Symphony
Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. "Weird Al" Yankovic will bring his 2019 Strings Attached tour to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The high-energy, rock and comedy show features costumes, props, a video wall, and - for the first time - a full orchestra. Tickets are $49.50 to $129.50. Visit BrowardCenter.org.
Veronica’s Position
Preview May 30-31, opening June 1 at the Island City Stage, 2304 Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. It's Washington D.C in 1990 where love, politics and art intermingle in Rich Orloff’s star-spangled comedy "Veronica's Position" being given its regional premiere at Island City Stage. Visit IslandCityStage.org.
broward county "Weird Al" Yankovic and Symphony
Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. "Weird Al" Yankovic will bring his 2019 Strings Attached tour to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The highenergy, rock and comedy show features costumes, props, a video wall, and - for the first time - a full orchestra. Tickets are $49.50 to $129.50. Visit BrowardCenter.org.
Veronica’s Position
Preview May 30-31, opening June 1 at the Island City Stage, 2304 Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. It's Washington D.C in 1990 where love, politics and art intermingle in Rich Orloff’s star-spangled comedy "Veronica's Position" being given its regional premiere at Island City Stage. Visit IslandCityStage.org.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Thursday, June 13 to June 30 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Based on the smash-hit movie The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the blockbuster musical adaptation is a heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends and performers in a Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.Tickets $47 to $60. Visit BRowardCenter.org.
"Weird Al" Yankovic will bring his Strings Attached tour to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 6. Photo via Facebook.
Slap & Tickle
May 16 to June 9 at the Empire Stage Theater, 1140 N. Flagler Dr., Ft. Lauderdale. "Slap & Tickle" by David Parr is a generational portrait about how drugs, politics and HIV have changed the landscape for gay men in America from the early 1980's to the early 2000's. Set in a New York City bathhouse and told through the kaleidoscopic view of 26 characters, many of them recurring. Warning: This play contains male nudity. Tickets $35. Call 954-678-1496.
Friday Night Sound Waves Music Series
Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy live, outdoor music spanning genres and tributes every Friday evening through November. Free. Visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com
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Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Enjoy live music from the comfort of your picnic blanket or lawn chair every week, for free! Returns in October. Call 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.
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The Big Show
Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. at Just the Funny Theater, 3119 Coral Way in Miami. A collection of comedy mixing the likes of improvisation and sketches. Tickets $12. Call 305-693-8669 or visit JustTheFunny.com.
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*Vallery Valentine — Jazz
Sunday, June 2nd at the Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Vallery Valentine’s very presence on stage will captivate you. Her vocals are not only electrifying but charismatically controlled. Valentine sings professionally throughout Florida where she is dominating the market with her ability to portray Funk, Soul, Motown, Jazz, R&B, Gospel & alternative in an unforgettable manner. Tickets $20-$30. Visit artsgarage.org.
HIV and Aging: A Community Seminar
Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches. This event is targeted toward individuals aging with HIV, long-term survivors of HIV, their friends and family, and anyone who works with the HIV community on a regular basis. Free to attend. Visit compassglcc.com for information.
*Rosé All Day
Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Join Michael Lohwasser from Jackson Family Wines as he presents a variety of Rosé alongside small bites served to pair with each. Misty Eyez will be present to meet and greet during the event. Tickets $40. Visit nsuartmuseum.org.
Tuesdays in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Southwest Ranches. A support group for parents of LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and locations.
SunServe Youth Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times.
Survivor Support
First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.
broward county *Rosé All Day
Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Join Michael Lohwasser from Jackson Family Wines as he presents a variety of Rosé alongside small bites served to pair with each. Misty Eyez will be present to meet and greet during the event. Tickets $40. Visit nsuartmuseum.org.
*Paint A Peacock
Saturday, June 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Social Club in Fort Lauderdale. Join in for a fun, creative evening learning to paint a peacock step-by-step with the instructor. Bring wine, cocktails and any munchies of your choice — all other materials are provided. Tickets $35. Visit artsandcraftssocialclub.com.
*GLLN Luncheon
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the Timpano Chophouse, 450 E Las Olas Blvd. This special luncheon will include the annual board of directors election. Tickets $30-$35.
*Aging in South Florida Symposium
Friday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Huizenga College of Business as Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie. This symposium, which is sponsored by AARP will take a closer look at the challenges for our aging population while presenting helpful resources and solutions to help people thrive as they age. Tickets are $40, free for caregivers. Visit theSoFlA.org.
Arts and Crafts Wednesday Happy Hour
Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Social Club in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a two-for-one ‘freestyle’ painting session with
hands on assistance as needed. Tickets $20. Visit artsandcraftssocialclub.com
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Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at 41 NE 1st St 33060, Pompano Beach. Indulge your creative side in this free hands-on program. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite to eat at the in-house cafe.
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Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. Join the Gay Men’s Chorus as they practice every week. Free. Call 561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com for rehearsal details.
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Sunday, June 2nd at the Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Vallery Valentine’s very presence on stage will captivate you. Her vocals are not only electrifying but charismatically controlled. Valentine sings professionally throughout Florida where she is dominating the market with her ability to portray Funk, Soul, Motown, Jazz, R&B, Gospel & alternative in an unforgettable manner. Tickets $20-$30. Visit artsgarage.org.
*West Palm Beach Pride Exhibit
June 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Box Gallery, 811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach. The Spectrum Postcards will be an exhibition. The concept is to spotlight the meaningful impact the LGBT community has as seen through the eyes of the general public. The broad Spectrum of color, race, creed, politics and religion will be represented not only in the individual postcards, but by the individuals participating. Free to attend.
*Nicole Henry — Jazz
Friday, June 7 at the Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Tickets $35-$45. Visit artsgarage.org.
HIV and Aging: A Community Seminar
Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches. This event is targeted toward individuals aging with HIV, longterm survivors of HIV, their friends and family, and anyone who works with the HIV community on a regular basis. Free to attend. Visit compassglcc.com for information.
Chinese Lantern Festival Exhibit
Now to June 9 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. Viewers will have the opportunity to further examine the intricate details of these twofoot-wide and eight-foot-high panels with digital images provided on a tablet, as well as enhanced details of a related handscroll titled Colourful Lanterns at Shangyuan. Visit Norton.org for details.
Art After Dark
Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. View an exhibition, attend a talk, participate in an art activity, enjoy a performance, concert, or film, sip cocktails, and dine in the Museum’s elegant new bar and restaurant. Free admission. Visit Norton.org.
miami-dade county Champions of Equality Gala
Friday, June 14th at 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens. A night to honor those who have significantly advanced LGBT equality in Florida/ Join use to celebrate with a cocktail reception and open bar all night, a dinner and dance party. Buy tickets at championsofequality.com.
Arsht Center Farmers Market
Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Purchase fresh food from local farmers, including fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, as well as chefs, live music, and cooking demonstrations. Tickets $45 to $75. Free. Visit ArshtCenter.org/en/Visit/Dining.
key west Taco Brunch and All Day Happy Hour
Every Sunday (opening at 8 a.m.) at Mellow Cafe and Gastropub, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West. Spend the day drinking and downing tacos at this all-day happy hour, each week on Sunday!
The Tea Dance After Party
Sundays from 7 p.m. until close at Mangoes, 700 Duval St. Upstairs Ricky Ricardo Room. Boogie the night away with a little help from delicious drinks, great music and free admission.
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