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ssistance is on the way for LGBT seniors living in Miami. A new program, called SAGE Miami, is about to launch. The goal of SAGE Miami is to enhance the quality of life of LGBT elders through programs that gather the community, offer counseling and case management services, and provide SAGE-certified training in cultural sensitivity to those in organizations that care for LGBT elders.

On Dec. 6, SAGE Miami is having its launch event at Temple Israel of Greater Miami. A wine and an hors d’oeuvres reception runs from 5:30-8 p.m. The temple is located at 137 NE 19th St. in Miami.

Former Dade County Commissioner Ruth Shack is the featured speaker. Shack was the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Shack was elected to the Metro-Dade County Commission in 1976, 1978 and 1982.

After leaving the Commission she became the President and CEO of one of the largest

philanthropic organizations in Florida, the Dade Community Foundation, before retiring in 2009.

“We are fortunate to have Ruth as a speaker,” says Donna Dambrot, Program Manager of Sage Miami. “She was an activist at a time when many of our clients were, of course, much younger and are now facing the challenges of aging, especially given the challenges explicit within the LGBT community. Her presence and remarks will remind us of that journey.”

SAGE Miami is open to all LGBT seniors aged 55 and higher in Miami-Dade County.

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“The need for this program is critical,” Dambrot said. “LGBT seniors find themselves confronting traditional challenges of aging, while at the same time encountering issues particular to the LGBT community. Lacking traditional sources of support and caregiving, a greater likelihood of living alone, higher rates of poverty and pronounced cultural and social isolation are just some of the realities of the LGBT elder community. Loneliness, housing and healthcare issues are particularly acute challenges.”

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SMaRt Ride RaiSeS oVeR one MiLLion FoR aidS SeRViCeS John McDonald

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MART Ride 2016 is complete.

According to organizers, the annual cycling event raised $1,037,140 for AIDS Service Organizations.

For two days cyclists peddle a 165-mile course from Miami to Key West. Joseph Locke was the top individual rider, raising $33,600.

CDTC Cyclones were the top team, raising $64,143.

SMART Ride stands for Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride. The 2016 ride, which kicked off at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, was the 14th year.

“Our goal is to create memories that will fill your heart and soul,” said Glen Weinzimer, Founder of The SMART Ride.

Participants come from all over the globe to ride and this year they were greeted with sunny and cool conditions. Weinzimer’s crew outpaced 49 other crews in fundraising with $12,030.

“For me it is very personal,” Weinzimer said. “In 1993 I learned I was not just HIV positive but I had full blown AIDS and the prediction was grim at best -- three months if I was lucky and an initial prediction of 10 days.

I’m very lucky and am surrounded by amazing people and the goal now is to eradicate the disease and stop the spread of the disease -especially to our youth and minorities that are disproportionately affected.”

With the 2016 ride in the books, SMART Ride has now raised more than $9.5 million since its incept in 2003.

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State department ordered to Reconsider Passport Rules A district court in Colorado ruled against the U.S. State Department for denying a passport to an intersex Navy veteran.

In a Nov. 22 decision, Judge R. Brooke Jackson found “no evidence that the Department followed a rational decision-making process in deciding to implement its binary-only gender passport policy.”

The State Department denied a passport to Dana Zzyym, a U.S. citizen and Navy veteran.

Zzyym, lawyers for Lambda Legal argued, could not accurately complete a passport application form because there is no other gender marker designation besides male and female.

“This is an important victory for Dana Zzyym and other intersex and non-binary citizens, who simply want to be recognized and respected for who they are, to live openly and authentically, and to have their government recognize them for who they are,” said Lambda Legal senior attorney Paul D. Castillo, in a news release. “In light of this ruling, we call on the State Department to do the right thing and issue accurate passports that reflect who Dana and

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NATIONAL ne Million Moms Lashes out against Zales over ‘Love and Pride’ Collection

In their latest anti-LGBT crusade, One Million Moms targeted Zales Jewelers for releasing a ‘Love and Pride’ collection and an advertisement depicting two women getting married.

“Zales is using public airwaves to subject families to the decay of morals and values, and belittle the sanctity of marriage in an attempt to redefine marriage,” OMM wrote in a blog post. “Even though homosexuality is unnatural, this advertisement is pushing the LGBTQ agenda.”

The post, titled “Zales Attempts to Normalize Sin,” OMM suggests that Zales “should be ashamed” for “glorifying sin,” claiming “it is not a retailer’s job to introduce so called ‘social issues’ such as this to our children.”

In the past, OMM has spoken out against H&M, Mattel and Cheerios for their LGBT-inclusive practices. Most recently, they are campaigning against Target for allowing “men entering women’s restrooms,” referring to

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Dana Zzyym.

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all non-binary citizens truly are. Why should Dana – or any non-binary person – be forced to lie about their gender on a passport application when there are other proven solutions already implemented by countries elsewhere?”

Zzyym served six years in the Navy and attended Colorado State University. Zzyym uses genderneutral pronouns “they,” “them” and “their.”

“Today’s decision is great news, but I realize it is the first step in a long battle,” Zzyym said, in a news release. “Every day, I am forced to suffer the consequences of decisions made for me as a child. I shouldn’t have to suffer at the hands of my government – a government I proudly and willingly served – as well. It’s a painful hypocrisy that, simply because I refused to lie about my gender on a government document, the government would ignore who I am. I hope the State Department will do the right thing now.”

Countries that offer a third gender marker designation include: Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, India and Malta.

allowing transgender persons to have access to whichever bathrooms they identify with.

“Millions of Americans strongly believe marriage should be between one man and one woman,” they wrote. “It is obvious that Zales would rather take sides than remain neutral in the culture war.”

OMM encourages readers to stop shopping at Zales and to reach out and urge the company to take the commercial down.

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oakland Park Commission Contested Seat goes to Sparks

The last seat on the Oakland Park Commission goes to Matt Sparks.

In a competitive race, Sparks, Steven Arnst and Scott Herman were separated by less than a half a percentage point, which triggered an automatic recount. Following a recount process – delayed by a malfunctioning machine – Sparks was awarded the third commissioner post on Saturday.

Sparks collected 3,693 votes to finish behind Mayor Tim Lonergan (4,414 votes) and Commissioner Sara Guevrekian (4,193 votes).

A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sparks, 50, is a flight attendant for American Airlines. He has been with American for 21 years.

“And I have 20 to go,” he said.

This was Sparks’ first election to public office. Although the election was non-partisan, Sparks said he is a Democrat.

“I don’t fit into a pretty box,” he said. “I’m fiscally conservative and socially liberal. I believe in a hand up and not a hand out. I believe in helping those less fortunate. It is important to help people get to a point where they can be self sustaining.”

Nine candidates campaigned for three open seats in the citywide election. Situated west and north of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Sparks said, is a community where you “get to know your neighbors fast.”

Sparks lives in the Corals neighborhood north of city hall.

“I am blessed to have a home, a job and a loving partner,” he said.

Sparks and his partner Scott Hindley are engaged to be married next month. Hindley is a member of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida.

Matt Sparks (center).

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reatNonprofits.org, a leading site CenterLink in Ft. Lauderdale and Equality for ranking local charities, has Florida in St. Petersburg received third and recognized two of Florida’s LGBT fourth place, respectively. charities for having some of the highest Free2Luv in Seattle, Washington was the customer service ratings in 2016. highest ranked LGBT charity, and LGBT Equality Florida and CenterLink: The Center of Raleigh Inc. in Raleigh, North Community of LGBT Centers Carolina and SEACOAST received the “Top-Rated OUTRIGHT in Portsmouth, Charities” award from Great "PEOPLE ARE INSPIRED New Hampshire received Nonprofits. Both charities second and fifth place, AND INFORMED BY were ranked by donors, respectively. volunteers and aid recipients Equality Florida, fourth THE LIST, WHICH and received the highest place, is “the largest civil SHARES AMAZING scores for helping those in rights organization dedicated PERSONAL STORIES need, according to a press to securing full equality release. for Florida’s lesbian, gay, FROM THE PEOPLE “With the Top-Rated bisexual and transgender WHO KNOW THESE Charities list, people can (LGBT) community,” easily see which charities according to the charity’s CHARITIES THE BEST.” are making a real difference Facebook page.

- Perla Ni in the communities and CenterLink Ft. Lauderdale, GReAtNONPROfits issues they serve,” said Perla which received third place, CeO Ni, GreatNonprofits CEO. develops “strong, sustainable “People are inspired and LGBT community centers informed by the list, which shares amazing and builds a thriving center network that personal stories from the people who know creates healthy, vibrant communities,” these charities the best. GreatNonprofits reads the CenterLink website. “CenterLink empowers people to share their experiences envisions communities where lesbian, gay, and help others find the best charities — bisexual and transgender people have access whether they wish to donate, volunteer or to flourishing LGBT community centers know someone trying to find help.” that advance their safety, equality and wellOf the top five rated LGBT nonprofits, being.”

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eLLen degeneReS ReCeiVeS MedaL oF FReedoM FRoM PReSident oBaMa (SFGN) President Obama included LGBT icon Ellen DeGeneres among his 21 final Presidential Medals of Freedom recipients.

“It’s easy to forget now when we’ve come so far, where now marriage is equal under the law, just how much courage was required for Ellen to come out on the most public of stages almost 20 years ago,” the president said before awarding her the highest civilian honor in the United States.

“Just how important it was, not just to the LGBT community, but for all of us to see somebody so full of kindness and light, somebody we liked so much, somebody who could be our neighbor, or our colleague, or our sister, challenge our own assumptions.”

He added: “Remind us that we have more in common that we realize. Push our country in the direction of justice. What an incredible burden that was to bear, to risk your career like that.

People don’t do that very often. And then to have the hopes of millions on your shoulders.”

President Obama began to choke up during his

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speech, and lightened the mood with a joke before continuing to praise DeGeneres.

“Today, every day, in every way, Ellen counters what too often divides us with the countless things that bind us together, inspires us to be better, one joke, one dance at a time.

Then, he tied the medal around the tearyeyed comedian, gave her a kiss on the cheek and embraced her.

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San FRanCiSCo adVoCateS PRoPoSe tRanSgendeR HiStoRiC diStRiCt (SFGN) LGBT advocates in San Francisco want to create the country’s first Transgender Historic District in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, according to the Bay Area Reporter.

The group has formed the Compton’s Historic District Committee, named for Compton’s Cafeteria, a now-closed restaurant which hosted LGBT patrons around the area from the 1950s through the early 1970s.

The committee has reached out to Stacy Farr, a historic preservation professional to assist in applying to the National Register of Historic Places in order to create the district.

“We are narrowing in on Compton’s and the trans queer and LGBT historic assets right there. There isn’t a more rich LGBT history area anywhere in the country,” said Nate Allbee, a member of the committee also with the San

Tenderloin District, San Francisco.

Francisco LGBTQ Legacy Business Coalition.

“Creating a transgender historic district would draw more LGBT businesses to the area and create a safe space for transgender people.”

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RotHauS ReCeiVeS taSK FoRCe CoMMunitY SeRViCe awaRd John McDonald

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hurricane and an election can sure change a speech.

“This was not the speech I thought I’d give on Oct. 8,” Steve Rothaus wrote in Monday morning’s edition of the Miami Herald.

On Saturday evening, Rothaus was honored by the National LGBTQ Task Force with the 2016 Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award. The Task Force’s Miami Gala, originally scheduled for Oct. 8, was postponed due to Hurricane Matthew.

And then came the surprising election of Donald J. Trump.

“Now more than ever we need to protect the progress we’ve made and to look ahead to making South Florida an even better place for LGBTQ people to live, work and vacation in,” Rothaus writes.

Held at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the Task Force’s 20th annual Miami Gala raised more than $650,000 for programs providing direct services to LGBTQ people. The gala also honored Broadway producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley. The duo conceived the idea of “What The World Needs Now Is Love” – a musical tribute to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub massacre.

More than 700 people attended Saturday night’s black tie affair and Rothaus offered a reminder that the fight for equality and justice is far from over.

“As we sit here in the glamorous Fontainebleau ballroom, enjoying our dinner — some folks even planning to stay overnight — there are abandoned LGBTQ youth in our own community who don’t know where their next meal is coming

from, where they will sleep tonight or with whom,” Rothaus said.

“That is the real reason for this fundraising gala and why we each do what we do. Now, more than ever, the people in this room must not forget the mission or slow down for even a moment.”

Rothaus’ award is named in honor of a South Florida activist who hung himself in a Miami Shores garage in 2007. In his Monday piece in the Herald, Rothaus reflected on his career as a journalist and some of the more impactful moments.

“More than ever, journalists today must share opposing points of view — you should know what other people are thinking, even if you disagree with them. That provides you with information that helps in decision making, such as who to vote for,” he wrote.

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very Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. concern black gay men in our communities in the Pride Center, BrothasSpeak Fort in South Florida,” reads a BrothasSpeak Lauderdale meets as a gathering place press release. for black gay, same-gender-loving, bisexual BrothasSpeak also works closely with the and transgender men that encourages Pride Center and local churches to reach out openness, comradery and pride. to those in the community with HIV/AIDS “The thing that brings us and to serve as resources for those together is our black African seeking education and advice. heritage and the fact that we are “We’ve joined forces with the “[THE GOAL] the same gender loving men,” Pride Center to explore with IS TO CREATE BrothasSpeak Coordinator Paul community leaders how to curb SOLIDARITY Smith said during a phone call. that rate of infection,” Smith said.

“But beyond that, [the goal] is BrothasSpeak Fort Lauderdale AMONG ALL OF to create solidarity among all of US. WE ARE ALL has grown to a group of 25-30 us. We are all part of this South members and is making moves to PART OF THIS Florida Community.” meet more than once a week — The group is not only a social SOUTH FLORIDA such as their Thursday nights out group, but is also a group that Wolf bar.

COMMUNITY.” at One strives to educate its members of the biggest goals of as well as the immediate the group, according to Smith, is - Paul smith community. Alongside potlucks reaching out and drawing in more BROtHAs sPeAK and holiday parties, the group gay, bi and transgender black men COORDiNAtOR discusses topics such as the from all cultural backgrounds. implications of the Trump “[Black gay men] have been presidency on the LGBT community, as well scattered throughout the community, and as discussing the unique struggles faced by have not felt welcomed in the mainstream black gay men in South Florida. community,” Smith said. “Part of the effort, “Since our inception, our energy has as well, is to create its own unique sense been focused inward on the (inter)personal, of community and gradually make forays emotional, social, cultural, political, into the larger LGBT community in South spiritual, economic and health realities that Florida.”

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accepting of homosexuality. Unfortunately, I said, with all the knowledge of the world at our fingertips, the AIDS virus was still spreading too rapidly amongst young people.

At the time, reports from the Center for Disease Control indicated that adolescent AIDS cases represented about 20 percent of all reported cases in Miami. Today, South Florida is still one of the national epicenters of the HIV virus, notwithstanding facts, funding and foundations like AHF, Care Resource, the late Center One, Latinos Salud, Broward House, Poverello, and how many more- reminding us daily we have to be safer?

Gabriel Rotello is an author who explained years ago, when he wrote a book entitled Sexual Ecology. He said correctly “Sex drives our politics and erotics, gives us our modern identity, provides the mortar of much of our community, and animates our lives.” Witness the White Party last week. When will we need a White Party no more?

We have learned so much, but the Pride Center is today running programs about meth abuse and sexual carelessness. We have heard of sex parties on South Beach.

We know of bare backing cults. We know of ‘bug chasers.’ We know of complacency and comfort with cocktails. We know young people think they are invincible, whether driving cars or their anatomy. But whether you are 16 or 60, you gotta’ wake up. It can happen to you. It doesn’t take a bathhouse to become positive. It can happen in your bedroom, after one cocktail too many. You have to think with the right head.

I get that many young people don’t read papers anymore, safe again. but this column will be online. Don’t make As young gay men and women are a mistake tonight you will have to live learning, there is a social acceptance of your LET’S NOT BECOME sexuality today as never before in American with tomorrow. Be more careful, act more cautiously, and avoid the consequences. history. You have the ability to be open COMFORTABLE Stay somewhat sober. Outside of getting without public censure, honest without WITH A a guaranteed prescription for medical becoming a social outcast. Take advantage CONDITION marijuana, there are not too many of it in a healthy way. Make your presence advantages in acquiring HIV. heard and felt. Be open about safe sex. Force WHICH CAUSES If I were to give a speech this year, 25 people to deal with you up front before you YOU TO LIVE years after being on the Esplanade in Fort have sex. Do not be afraid to shake the boat.

ON MEDS, WITH Lauderdale, I know I would say this. AIDS It will be sturdier for it.

DOCTORS, AND is no longer a death sentence. In fact, We should never have been the targets of with a greater worldwide commitment legal discrimination because of a medical IN TREATMENT. from governments across this world, our condition.

We should never have had to IT’S AN UNFAIR researchers and scientists can sentence fight for our rights politically so we were PRICE TO PAY FOR treated medicinally. But we have moved AIDS to death. We have made enormous MAKING LOVE. progress, and at times it seems as if we are from those days. on the cusp of a cure. There is hope on the We don’t need to make the HIV virus horizon. a permanent fixture in our evolving In the meantime, we are now living in a world where landscape. Let’s remember those who have passed by we are actually fighting AIDS instead of people with AIDS. fighting like hell for those who are still here.

When I stood on that platform in Fort Lauderdale 25 long Let’s get to the day when we can celebrate the cure, and years ago, we were firing librarians with HIV because we say goodbye to the crisis. were afraid they could transmit the virus by handing books Let’s get to the day when we look back on World AIDS to others. That’s the way it was. It should not surprise you. Days, and not look forward. 25 years later, that’s what I 35 years before that, America was ‘curing homosexuality’ would say today.

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CONVICTIONS Anti-Trump Rally.

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tRuMP won a BattLe; we Can StiLL win tHe waR

We cannot be immobilized; we need to dust ourselves off and get back to the fight Howard L. Simon These are the remarks from Howard L. Simon, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida to the PFLAG Annual Luncheon in Naples, Florida on Nov. 13.

PFLAG is formerly known as Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

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his is not the speech I expected to give; this is not the speech I wanted to give.

No doubt like many of you, I went from shock to grief to fear -- for our country and for the civil rights and civil liberties values that we cherish.

It was difficult to meet with our staff the day after the election to plan how we would use our resources to respond to the difficult times that are surely coming. We were all stunned. So much of what happened in this election felt like a repudiation of everything we have worked for and achieved over many years.

But we cannot afford to be immobilized.

The stakes are too high and too many people are counting on us.

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My analysis of what happened and why has no more validity than yours, but I do want to offer a few comments and especially a few notes of caution - mostly I want to warn that there is no single explanation.

Yes, it is true that the inept and unprincipled meddling of the FBI had some effect on the outcome. Yes it is true that black voters came out and voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton but – shockingly? -- in smaller numbers than for President Obama. And yes, 30 years of continuous assault on Hillary Clinton including often irrational personal hostility also had its effect.

But it has to be said that much of the campaign run by now President-elect Trump involved disgusting racial, ethnic and religious scapegoating -This was so reminiscent of the movie The American President in which President Andrew Shepherd/Michael Douglas accuses his opponent of running a campaign based entirely on telling people what to fear and who to blame.

▶ to those who fear the rapid pace of cultural change and see this as an assault on their cultural and religious values (involving issues as abortion and lGBt equality), trump promised to change supreme Court and reverse or at least halt that change. ▶ he told people that their security was threatened by the Muslims who are our neighbors. that Muslims are terrorists and we should be afraid. He went to Minneapolis to tell people that they should be concerned about that security because of the somali refugees in their community. And he told the nation that we are threatened by the presence of the syrian refugees who have been admitted to this country -- fleeing the violence and chaos of their own country. ▶ he, and especially his surrogate Rudy Giuliani, told people that the safety of the cities was threatened by the Black lives Matter movement because it has decreased respect for the police -- leaving police afraid to do their jobs and vulnerable to assault. ▶ and he told the nation, and especially

those in the Rust Belt towns and small cities of the Upper Midwest, that they have faced hard economic times and underemployment not because of a changing global economy, not by increasing mechanization and robotics in the work place and robotics, but because illegal immigrants are taking away their jobs.

It would be a mistake to come away from this election believing that everyone who voted for Trump was expressing racial resentment.

He may have misled those who have been suffering the effects of rapid economic change and the insecurity that it produces, but he was addressing their needs.

These are the people who as Robert Reich notes, did not share in the growth of our economy since the Great Recession they received few of its benefits while suffering most of its burdens in the form of lost jobs and lower wages.

They voted for Trump in spite of his racism and misogyny, not because of it.

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CONVICTIONS Nevertheless, Presidential elections have consequences -- and President-elect Trump made 5 explicit campaign promises which if he tries to implement will throw the country into a severe constitutional crisis. He said he would: ▶ amass a force to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants ▶ ban the entry of Muslims into the country and institute an aggressive surveillance program targeting them ▶ restrict women’s right to abortion services ▶ reauthorize waterboarding and other forms of torture ▶ change our nation’s libel laws to go after critics in the media and, more generally, restrict freedom of expression

Make no mistake about it we are in for some very tough times.

Certainly one chief target, maybe the chief target, undoubtedly will be the LGBT community. I say this in large part because of the prominence and influence that now Vice president-elect Mike Pence will have in the Administration and the debt owed by the new Trump Administration to the religious right which voted for Trump in greater percentage than both of the last two Republican nominees.

We will need to fight the impact of reversal of executive orders and Administrative agency guidelines that have protected the LGBT community from discrimination: ▶ Guidance from the Departments of Justice

and education addressing transgender children in the public schools, and ▶ Bans on anti-lgbt discrimination by federal contractors,

In addition, Congress and the military could reinstate “don’t-ask-don’t-tell” Beyond actions by the Executive, we are likely to see a halt to the progress we and our allies have made in other areas of life to secure full equality for the LGBT community: ▶ efforts to provide civil rights protection by barring discrimination in employment undoubtedly will be very difficult, and probably just come to a halt ▶ And we may even see funding in the federal budget for a particular passion of the Vice-President-elect, conversion therapy.

It is not clear that even with more appointments to the Supreme Court marriage equality can be undone -- but it might be undone in practical terms by the coming battle to dress up anti-gay bigotry as religious

liberty... the right to discriminate in the name of religion, in the form of a Religious Freedom Restoration Act, such as the one that Gov. Pence signed for the state of Indiana.

Even if the Trump Administration and a hostile Congress cannot reverse the gains we have achieved for LGBT equality, they will seek to make LGBT marriage a second class thing by these so-called religious freedom laws that will provide a legal basis for discrimination against gays and lesbians and LGBT relationships as long as the business owner invokes a religious motivation.

This is what now reelected Senator Rubio has been talking about and it will probably be the first major battle that we all have to face.

We can win this battle as we did in Indiana and Arkansas when they attempted to do this in the last two years if we can win the public relations and organizing battle within the business community and convince people that: ▶ there

has not been sufficient an appreciation of the unintended consequences. ▶ laws can’t provide an exemption only for those with religious objections to gays and lesbians: ▶ there will be an exemption from laws based on any expression of religious conscience generally ▶ then we will face the chaotic problem of a society in which people pick and choose which laws they will obey ▶ laws that grant broad exemption from legal obligations based on sincerely held religious and moral beliefs also have dangerous consequences for public safety and health – as well as license to discriminate generally.

In some respects this is a rerun of the battle in 1964 public accommodations provisions of the Civil Rights Act; there are broader social responsibilities of those who open a business to serve the public; But at bottom, we need to convince the public that religion cannot be used to discriminate and that these laws are mainly an effort to write religious bigotry against gays and lesbians into our laws.

As I said earlier we cannot afford to be immobilized -- the stakes are too high.

We must get up, dust ourselves off, get ourselves organized, figure out how to talk to people and organize people who are not always in agreement with us, gather up the needed increased resources essential for the bigger fight coming.

There is a gubernatorial election in two years and either the outgoing Governor or the

Movement and the freedom to dissent during the 1960s, ▶ to the Nixon assault on civil liberties ▶ to the tragedy of 9-11and the inept antiterrorism policies of the Bush Administration, including the UsA Patriot Act.

next Governor will make two appointments to the Florida Supreme Court which has been the principal protector of freedom in Florida.

Beyond that, we have a Florida idiosyncratic Constitutional Revision Commission that will be appointed in the next few months and will be charged with placing amendments to the state constitution directly on the November ballot.

The CRC is an opportunity for significant mischief that could change the fundamental principles in our state constitution that have served to protect the freedom of Floridians for decades.

For example, the Commission could ask the people of Florida to change our constitutional principles that have – in some cases for a century and a half – protected the right to privacy, (which protects women’s access to reproductive health care), separation of church and state and voting rights.

The coming threats that are likely from the incoming Trump Administration and the need to protect the Florida Constitution mean that we will need to work together more closely than ever before.

We will need your help, and honestly we will need your dollars to do this work.

But I know that as hard as the road ahead looks now, I also know that if we work together we can prevail.

This nation has faced difficult times for civil liberties and human rights in the past –

deep south of Mississippi in the summer of 1963 to break the resistance to voter registration by Black citizens ▶ linda Brown ▶ Mildred and Richard loving ▶ Norma McCorvey ▶ edie Windsor ▶ And also some of our florida heroes: Martin Gill and Arlene Goldberg

▶ from the decades of Jim Crow that were brutally enforced by state officials and state and local police, ▶ to Palmer Raids in the 1920s and the attack, round-up and deportation of immigrants during that period, ▶ to the internment of 120,000 mostly American citizens of Japanese origin during the 1940s, ▶ to the McCarthy hysteria of the late forties and 1950s, ▶ to the fBi’s assault on the Civil Rights

We cannot be immobilized; we need to dust ourselves off and get back to the fight.

Speaking for the ACLU, we have a 100-year track record of effective non-partisan human rights advocacy and we have a rich capacity and nationwide infrastructure.

We will take on the serious challenges that are ahead – as we have in the past and as we will with regard to challenges to human rights presented by future Presidents.

We’ve prevailed in crisis before and we will together again.

Our country faced these crises; the outlook was bleak – but we marshalled our resources, built coalitions, filed lawsuits, organized and organized some more – and we emerged stronger than before, and constitutional values ultimately prevailed.

We should draw inspiration from those who came before us in this continuous fight for human rights and the powers that were aligned against them – sometimes in the face of public hostility and bigotry, but sometimes in the face of a violent reaction to their courage. ▶ fred Korematsu ▶ Rosa Parks ▶ the college students who went to the

WE MUST GET UP, DUST OURSELVES OFF, GET OURSELVES ORGANIZED, FIGURE OUT HOW TO TALK TO PEOPLE AND ORGANIZE PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT ALWAYS IN AGREEMENT WITH US, GATHER UP THE NEEDED INCREASED RESOURCES ESSENTIAL FOR THE BIGGER FIGHT COMING. 11.30.2016 •

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Broward’s 5-Year Plan to Control HIV Sean McShee

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ast September, Broward County Ryan White Care (Broward-RWC) and the Florida Department of HealthBroward (FL-DOH-Broward) Prevention program submitted their “Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan 2017-2021.” This 128-page plan outlines Broward’s five-year plan to control HIV. While this plan will allow its funders to monitor their “investment,” it will also allow the public to monitor progress in the epidemic.

Monitoring progress has special importance for those communities that HIV has ravaged. This plan aligns with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). This article briefly summarizes and simplifies the major points of the plan.

Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward plan to reduce annual new infections from 993 to 745 by 2021. Under this plan, HIV testing would become part of routine medical care. This tactic targets the public. People at high-risk would increase their use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).

FL-DOH-Broward plans to educate high-risk groups about

PrEP and PEP. FL-DOH-Broward plans to educate medical providers about routine HIV testing and PrEP/PEP. When medical providers learn about PrEP and PEP, these options should become more available.

In 2014, only 53.7 percent of people entered care within 30 days of testing positive. Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward plan an aggressive “Test and Treat” strategy to improve this. This will involve integrating data systems, accessing the referral networks of HIV-testing sites, and increasing cultural competencies.

When providers fail to keep people in HIV care, the health of these dropouts will worsen. They may also infect others. BrowardRWC and FL-DOH-Broward propose five corrective tactics; ▶ Data systems must provide real time data. ▶ that data must identify those providers with high numbers of dropouts. ▶ that data must identify those clients lost to HiV care and their characteristics. ▶ Broward-RWC can examine those characteristics to see if certain groups dropout more than others. if so, cultural competency issues may be involved. ▶ that data should be geo-coded to identify areas with many care dropouts. Disease intervention specialists should locate HiV care dropouts.

This plan proposes to make the recertification process simultaneous for Broward-RWC and ADAP. Disparities refer to differences in outcomes between social groups. The plan identifies three groups with disparities in death rates needing reductions of 15 percent: Black Males, Black Females, and White Males.

When a provider’s staff lacks cultural competence, the client may avoid or dropout of care. Cultural competence refers to knowing the slang, norms, and behaviors of a given group.

Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward plan to increase cultural and linguistic competences, including LGBT cultural competencies.

An LGBT cultural competency would involve saying “bottoming” rather than “taking the female role.” Educating providers should increase their competencies. Peer Specialists and Community Health Workers from the affected groups should increase competencies. Broward-RWC and FL-DOHBroward plan to develop a certification process and career path for Peer Specialists and Community Health Workers.

Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward have ranked nine priority groups for HIV prevention and treatment (see chart).

Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward developed these rankings comparing new infections to current infections among racial and risk groups.

Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward wrote this plan this year, but the baseline data is from 2014. Despite increased demands for data-based decisions in health care, real-time HIV data is seldom available.

This plan provides an ambitious, yet realistic, set of targets.

Reports of progress towards these targets should be publically available. It is now up to the people affected by HIV to hold Broward-RWC and FL-DOH-Broward to it. for information about public meetings of the Broward HiV Planning Council, call 954-561-9681 ext. 1343 or 1295 for information about public meetings of the Broward County HiV Prevention Planning Council, call 954 467-4700 ext. 4991. to read the National HiV/AiDs strategy updated to 2020, please visit, bit.ly/2grMfC8 to read the full 5-year plan, please visit bit.ly/2f8K0y9.

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World AIDS Day Michael d’Oliveira

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Levi Henry,Jr and Bobby R. Henry,Sr first and second generation publishers of the Westside Gazette. Facebook.

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o honor and observe World AIDS communities, which are seeing rates of Day on Dec. 1, the board members of infection disproportionate to their size.

According to the Centers for Disease the World AIDS Museum in Wilton Manors will split their attendance between Control, in 2014, 44 percent of new HIV cases events in Wilton Manors and at Dillard High in the United States were among African Americans, who make up 12 percent of the School in Fort Lauderdale.

The night before, Nov. 30 from 6 to 7:30 population. Of those, 73 percent were men p.m. at the museum, Bobby Henry, publisher and 26 percent were women.

Henry and the World AIDS Museum also of the Westside Gazette, Broward County’s collaborated on a short film oldest African-American – “Saving Grace: Confronting newspaper, will be honored HIV/AIDS in the Black during “Ribbons for the HUGH BESTWIG, Community.”

Children, Youth Art Exhibit CEO OF THE The film includes interviews and Opening Reception.”

WORLD AIDS DAY, with members of the African The event will feature young SAID HENRY IS American community who artists and work they’ve BEING HONORED either have HIV/AIDS or done to honor and interpret FOR USING HIS have family members who World AIDS Day. NEWSPAPER TO have the disease or have died The Wilton Manors event OFFER REGULAR from it. They talk about their will begin at Hagen Park at experiences as well as the 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. At 7 p.m., COVERAGE OF stigma the African American attendees will march down HOW HIV/AIDS community attaches to the Wilton Drive to The Pride IS IMPACTING THE disease, making it harder to Center. The art reception AFRICAN-AMERICAN educate people and fight the will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY. disease.

It is free and open to the “My experience as a black public. Refreshments will be person is that it was shameful. You didn’t served.

Hugh Bestwig, CEO of the World AIDS Day, want anyone to know. You didn’t want to put said Henry is being honored for using his shame on your family. So even if you find newspaper to offer regular coverage of how out that you’re HIV [positive] it would be a HIV/AIDS is impacting the African-American hush hush. For me it’s a lack of educating,” community. “He’s done a lot of stuff in said AIDS activist Dr. Sonia Mitchell. She almost every issue. Rarely a week goes by went on to say the problem is also bad in her that they don’t have things go in,” Bestwig homeland, Jamaica.

“HIV’s there like no tomorrow. But no said. “Henry also joined our board this year.”

Bestwig said it’s very important to reach one’s talking about it. So people are walking out to all different groups about the disease, around killing each other off. It’s the silence especially the Latino and African-American that is killing.”

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The Ujima Conference Sean McShee

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bout 125 people attended the Ujima Men’s Collective Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in late October. The Ujima Men’s Collective organized this conference to focus on “Same Gender Loving” Black men. In the US, SGL/Gay Black men have the highest risk for HIV infection.

This conference had five tracks: advocacy; leadership; health and wellness; relationships; and spirituality. It had 20 workshops and plenaries.

Some people may be unfamiliar with the term, Same Gender Loving (SGL). Lorenzo Robertson, the Conference Coordinator, considers SGL to be a more Afro-Centric term than Gay is. While this conference focused on Black SGL/Gay men, it was inclusive of everyone.

Robertson said, “A lot of SGL men have Euro American partners. … We live in a cosmopolitan environment and [will] be in contact with other races.” People at this conference tended to use the terms, SGL and Gay, interchangeably.

Robertson described the three goals of the conference. Its first goal was to develop leadership and advocacy skills. Its second goal was to build community among Black SGL/Gay men, their friends, families, lovers, and co-workers. Its third goal was to increase volunteering in this community.

Robertson noted the absence of SGL/Gay Black male leadership in HIV organizations.

As these organizations serve large numbers of SGL/Gay Black men, a mismatch exists between providers and those served. Conference organizers developed the leadership track to remedy that mismatch.

When people use evangelical language to promote anti-LGBT bias, it may affect Blacks more than Whites. Some groups find that language foreign: Jews, Catholics, Buddhists, Pagans, atheists, agnostics, and the religiously unaffiliated. People in these groups are much less likely to be Black. Anti-LGBT evangelical rhetoric

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may spiritually wound Black LGBT people.

Roberson described this as “church-hurt”.

“A lot of SGL people still go to church. So many Black SGL men have been hurt by their churches and they’ve been hurt by their ministers. We want to try to create that balance where you can be a Christian and you can still be SGL.” Robertson said that this led to the Spirituality track in the conference.

In a workshop on relationships, Lorenzo Lowe introduced a group technique, The Honeycomb Hideout. He developed this technique at Compass in West Palm Beach. In this technique, people would bring up a relationship issue.

If anyone said, “Let’s talk about it,” the group would then discuss that issue. This had the advantage of talking about relationship issues that interested others. This results in participants voicing many views on the issue rather than the presenter dispensing “wisdom.”

Stephen Bailous, Florida Department of Health/Broward, led a workshop on hidden assumptions. He stressed the relationship between these assumptions and their related stereotypes. These assumptions can result in implicit bias. This type of bias can lead to unconscious acting out of racist and other beliefs. No one is immune to these biases.

Some readers of SFGN may be unfamiliar with the term, Ujima. It is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Ujima refers to Collective Work and Responsibility. Robertson said that the organizers chose the principle of Ujima, “Because we want to build … a gathering of Black Gay men to work together to move forward, to be responsible about their actions.”

Many of the workshops focused on issues that would be present in any Gay male conference. The Ujima Conference examined these issues through an Afro-Centric lens that was inclusive. The neglected issues of SGL/Gay Black men had become the center of attention, a welcome change.

if someone wants to join or obtain more information about the Ujima Men’s Collective, they should email them at ujimamen@gmail.com, or visit their website, ujimamen.net.

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The United States Conference on AIDS Sean McShee

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n September 2016, the United States Conference on AIDS (USCA2016) occurred in Hollywood, Florida. The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) organized it. Drug manufacturers, Gilead, Merck, ViiV and others provided financial sponsorship.

While antiretroviral treatment (ART) has saved millions of lives, drug companies charge exorbitant prices for ART. This has not made them popular, despite their coupons and various discounts. The drug companies have priced hepatitis C treatments even higher. Gilead charges $94,500 for a 12-week treatment for hepatitis C. A mark-up like that would even embarrass Nieman-Marcus.

These high costs absorb large shares of HIV spending, leaving less for other HIV programs.

These same drug companies fund HIV conferences, HIV media, and LGBT media.

At a lunch session, this tension surfaced.

The session was to feature a Todrick Hall performance and speakers, including former MSNBC host, Melissa Harris-Perry.

Just before the session began, about twenty people took the stage. They were chanting “Fight Pharma.” They denounced Gilead’s enormous profits as well as its potential influence on the conference. After roughly fifteen minutes, the protest ended. Hall and the scheduled speakers went on. This tension had become visible.

Jeremiah Johnson, HIV Prevention, Research, and Policy Coordinator of the Treatment Action Group spoke at the protest.

The next day, he agreed to an interview.

Johnson said he had concerns about “the

Health Conference presence that Gilead has at this conference.”

He felt that presence could discourage discussion of drug cost.

According to Johnson, an earlier incident illustrated this problem. At a workshop on barriers to hepatitis C treatment, a moderator had prevented Johnson from discussing drug costs.

A similar protest had occurred at the Durban International AIDS Conference. The marchers had demanded that medicines should be in the public domain rather than patented. He noted, “Internationally, there’s no question that these patents are rigged to create enormous problems for low- and middle-income countries.” Johnson said that the multiple coverage systems in the U.S. obscure the cost of ART. This tension may have stood out more at this conference than at others. USCA2016 focused on the social determinants of health.

Social determinants cause certain diseases to cluster in certain communities.

Some people think of health as an individual possession. Others look at health as a social process or a community resource.

People with this view, focus on why certain diseases cluster within certain groups of people. For example, HIV infection tends to cluster in two groups: Black People; and Gay and Bi Men. Among Gay and Bi Men, Black Gay and Bi Men have much higher rates of HIV infection and have less access to treatment.

NMAC advocates opening up discussions about race within the HIV communities. It recognizes that people with HIV cannot wait

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for the resolution of all U.S. race issues. The dynamics of race may be central to reversing the epidemic. Race affects who becomes infected and who has access to treatment.

While NMAC advocates “leading with race,” its approach is inclusive of other races,

sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Another lunchtime session focused on the affects that Puerto Rico’s economic crisis has had on its HIV epidemic. USCA2016 had tracks on PrEP, Transwomen, Gay men, Women and HIV, and People living with HIV.

the social determinants of HiV were on full display at UsCA2016.

When a profiteer of the epidemic funds a conference focusing on social determinants, other tensions go on display. if no other funders exist, these may have to become creative tensions from which movements grow to learn more about NMAC, please visit Nmac.org.

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or its annual special issue highlighting individuals making an impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS, POZ Magazine sharpened its focus on a specific region of the United States.

The American South, while comprising just 37 percent of the country’s population is home to 44 percent of people living with an HIV diagnosis. In this year’s “Poz 100” issue, the magazine selected people from the 16 states designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as “South” who are leading the charge against the virus.

“In this presidential election year, our choice of a POZ 100 theme was clear,” said Oriol Gutierrez, POZ’s editor-in-chief.

“We can’t end the U.S. HIV/AIDS epidemic without addressing the impact of the virus in the South, so we wanted this year’s list to spotlight the efforts of those who are already leading the way.”

Six South Floridians made the list. They are: Angel Camacho, Miami, Stephen Fallon, Wilton Manors, David Fawcett, Wilton Manors, Arianna Lint, Fort Lauderdale, Michael Rajner, Wilton Manors and Ken Rapkin, Fort Lauderdale.

Here is a little bit more about the six:

Angel Camacho A Miami-Dade activist, who for years has been a leading force in organizing activities that help fight HIV/AIDS. Known as Angel Infiniti in social and health care circles, he brings people together in modern ways.

Camacho presently works as a peer prevention case manager at Borinquen Medical Centers of Miami-Dade and is on the Care and Treatment Committee of the MiamiDade HIV/AIDS Partnership.

Stephen Fallon Fallon is the co-founder of Latinos Salud, an HIV prevention, testing and support organization with offices in Miami Beach, Wilton Manors and Kendall.

He has been an AIDS researcher for much of his adult life and holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Florida.

In the summer, Fallon’s agency created “DiveriSafe” an intervention effort targeting the LGBTQ Latinx community.

Fallon, who is HIV negative, was a member of the 2015 SFGN Out 50 group and owns the health care consulting firm, Skills4.

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David Fawcett A publisher author, psychotherapist and long-term survivor, Fawcett has most recently been recognized for his efforts in raising awareness of the methamphetamine epidemic among gay men.

His book, “Lust, Men and Meth” analyzes why gay men engage in “chem sex” and the harmful consequences.

At Pride Center, Fawcett created the “Couples Speak” program, which brings same-sex couples together to better their relationship skills and reduce HIV transmission.

Arianna Lint A transgender Latina refugee, Lint immigrated to the United States 15 years ago from Peru, where she had graduated from law school but her activism forced her to seek safer shores.

Lint, who has been HIV positive since 2006, serves on the Positively Trans National Advisory Board. A past member of the SFGN Out 50 list, Lint occupies a seat on the board of the Trans United Fund and is the CEO of Arianna’s Center, which empowers the trans community of South Florida.

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Michael Emanuel Rajner Rajner wears many hats in the activism community. From challenging Wilton Manors to provide transgender inclusive healthcare benefits for city employees to routinely speaking out on behalf of people living with HIV, Rajner is a recognized face in the HIV/ AIDS community.

Some of the boards Rajner serves on: Broward County HIV Services Planning Council, Florida AIDS Program Assistance Program Advisory Group and Broward County Human Rights Board.

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Ken Rapkin Rapkin directs the Campbell Foundation, an HIV research organization. Under Rapkin’s guidance, the Campbell Foundation provides grants to scientists developing methods to eradicate the virus.

For more than 20 years, the Campbell Foundation has helped fund research and offer better treatment options for HIV patients.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Rapkin, who is HIV negative, received a degree in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

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World AIDS Day Around South Florida What’s happening and where

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orld AIDS Day is observed each year on Dec. 1 and is an opportunity for South Floridians to join people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have died. Started in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. The U.S. Government theme for this year’s observance is Leadership. Commitment. Impact.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an American has a 1 in 99 chance of being diagnosed with HIV at some point in his or her life. But that risk is greater for people living in the South than in other regions of the country. In 2014, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region ranked number one in the nation by the CDC for the rate of new HIV infections in areas with more than 1 million people. That year, Miami-Dade County had 1,324 new HIV cases, the CDC said, while Broward County had 836 cases. Statewide, in 2014, the Florida Department of Health said 110,000 people were diagnosed and living with HIV. People are still dying of the virus. In the United States, 6,955 people died from HIV and AIDS in 2013, according to the CDC. Statewide, in 2014, the Florida Department of Health said 110,000 people were diagnosed and living with HIV. People are still dying of the virus. In the United States, 6,955 people died from HIV and AIDS in 2013, according to the CDC. Miami-Dade and Broward were number 1 and 2 in the U.S. in new HIV infections in 2014 per 100,000 residents, according to state and federal data. Thousands of people do not receive treatment due to a lack of information about available resources or the stigma that remains. It takes advocates, social service agencies, medical providers, businesses and individuals to change this. Here are some local events that you may want to attend to show support for those with HIV/AIDS:

WILTON MANORS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 The World AIDS Museum hosts a program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bobby R. Henry, Sr., publisher of the Westside Gazette will be honored during a program where young, local artists will perform. The event is free and open to the public.

The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center is located at 1201 NE 26th St. #111, Wilton Manors, Florida.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Broward House is organizing a World AIDS Day Vigil and Remembrance Walk. It begins at Hagen Park at 6:30 p.m. and continues down Wilton Drive united in memory, healing, and love. The candlelit walk will culminate at The Pride Center for a few words of respectful remembrance, support, and continued vigilance.

LAKE WORTH THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Compass Community Center will be hosting their annual World AIDS Day event – A Night of Remembrance Reception. It is held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features a live performance by Voices of Pride, The Gay Men’s Chorus of the Palm Beaches, Candlelight vigil and will call of the names to commemorate and honor those lost to the HIV/ AIDS pandemic.

THURSDAY DEC. 8 Reception dinner From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reception Dinner Open to the public with RSVP to patrice@compassglcc.com Tour of The Quilt & Program by Compass’ Health Services Staff. For the past ten years, the nonprofit Compass Community Center has displayed colorful panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a 54-ton, handmade tapestry that serves as a tribute to the more than 94,000 individuals who died from the disease — and to those who are prospering despite having it. Compass will showcase the largest segment of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display in the state of Florida.

FRIDAY DEC. 9 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Movie Screening of “It’s Not Over” This film offers a look at the HIV/AIDS epidemic by telling the stories of three millennials whose lives are impacted

by HIV. The subjects hail from diverse backgrounds and different corners of the globe, from South Africa to India to the U.S. The screening will be followed by a youth peer led discussion about HIV/AIDS and its relevance in the world today.

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MIAMI THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Care Resource will be celebrating World AIDS Day with a day of testing, education, and events across Miami-Dade County. Care Resource is offering testing through mobile units at several community locations. HIV Mobile Testing will occur with Walgreens at Congresswoman Frederika Wilson’s office (161 NE 54th St., Miami, FL 33137) and at Florida Memorial University from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at Care Resource’s Midtown and Fort Lauderdale offices from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Care Resource will also be at the World AIDS Day Event at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus located at 3000 Northeast 151st St., Miami, Florida 33181. It will take place from 11 a.m.

– 3 p.m. in Wolfe University Center (WUC) Panther Square.

A representative will be talking about PrEP - when taken consistently, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by over 92 perceent.

Latinos Salud is also taking part in HIV testing at FIU. FRIDAY DEC. 2ND Latinos Salud is conducting outreach at Northeast High School during the day. That evening, it hosts its JUNTOS leadership group in its Wilton Manors location.

Latinos Salud provides free rapid HIV testing in its mobile unit at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The park is located at 1245 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.

you can learn more about HiV testing sites and other events planned for World AiDs Day by visiting www.AiDs.gov.

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s of Sept. 30 Florida held 22 people in prison under HIV Criminalization (HC) laws. Of those 22 inmates, courts sentenced five only for violating HC Laws.

Courts sentenced 12 for related charges as well as HC charges. Courts sentenced another five for “HIV-positive has sex, two or more violations.”

Florida’s prisons hold HC inmates under four HC categories: Criminal Transmission of HIV; HIV-Positive Has Sex - two or more Violations; HIV-Positive Has Sex; and Tissue Donation by HIV Positive Person. These laws generally criminalize failure to verbally disclose their HIV status.

Courts sentenced the woman in one case of Criminal Transmission of HIV, to six years.

In the one case of Tissue Donation by HIV Positive Person, courts sentenced the woman to eight years. Sentences for HIV-Positive Has Sex - two or more Violations ranged from two to 29 years. Sentences for HIV-Positive Has Sex range from two to 99 years.

Courts convicted five people solely for violating HIV-criminalization laws. As their conviction depends primarily on HC laws, they can be thought of as primary HC inmates. When their HIV “crime” is secondary to another offense, those inmates can be thought of as secondary HC inmates. Secondary HC inmates tend to be co-convicted of serious charges such as “sexual battery.” These 12 cases have longer sentences, part of a “throw the book at them” strategy. It is not clear whether courts sentenced the five “HIV-positive has sex, two or more violations” for two or more non-HC violations or for two or more HC violations.

The five primary HC inmates consist of four males and one female. Courts convicted the female for “Tissue Donation by Person with HIV.” She has an eight-year sentence. All the males are Black. Convicted for “HIV-Positive

Silk Butt Lift: Sculptra Lift. Buy 6 Vials Get 2 Free Has Sex,” their sentences ranged from two to four years.

All secondary HC inmates have HC charges of “Criminal Transmission of HIV,” “HIVPositive Has Sex - two or more Violations,” or “HIV-Positive Has Sex.” Courts co-convicted six secondary HC inmates of “sex with a minor.” Five are male, one Black, one Latino, and three whites. The one female is Black.

Courts co-convicted five male secondary HC inmates of “sexual battery,” one Black and four whites. Two were also co-convicted of “sex with a minor.”

Courts co-convicted one secondary HC inmate, a male, of felony battery.

Courts co-convicted one secondary HC inmate, a Black male, of burglary of an unoccupied house.

Courts co-convicted one secondary HC inmate, a Black female, of felony prostitution, 3rd Conviction. She is also the only person convicted under the charge of Criminal Transmission of HIV. Courts convicted five male secondary HC inmates, of “HIV-positive has sex two or more violations,” four Black and one white. Some, but not all, of these five have multiple charges in the same court case. Others may have had past convictions.

Broward has two HC inmates. One has a 2-year sentence. The other a 15-year sentence.

Miami-Dade has one secondary HC inmate serving a 13-year sentence. Palm Beach and Monroe Counties have no HC inmates.

Courts convict people living with HIV of charges other than HIV Criminalization laws.

In September 2016, the Florida prison system held 3,953 HIV-positive inmates. If Florida’s prison system were a county, it would have the eighth largest HIV-positive population among Florida’s counties.

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Compass Displays Memorial Quilt for Tucker Berardi

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hursday, Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, and Compass, the LGBT community center of Palm Beach County, is getting ready to unveil their annual portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt — which, at 126 panels, makes it the largest section of the Memorial Quilt in Florida.

“The quilt is displayed in a very unique way, with panels hanging from the ceilings and the walls,” Compass CEO Tony Plakas said. “It makes a sort of tunnel, and it has a museum feel to it; as you walk through it there is a very somber and contemplative atmosphere. It is a tradition that we care very much about.”

According to Compass, 35 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV/AIDS. Over 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV, and there are currently 8,197 people living with HIV/AIDS in Palm Beach County alone.

World AIDS day is an opportunity for people to unite all over the world in the fight against the disease and to let people “show

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their support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate people who have died,” according to WorldAIDSday.org.

In recognition of World AIDS Day each year, Compass hosts a ceremony which includes the quilt display, a candle light vigil, and a performance by the Voices of Pride, the gay men’s chorus of Palm Beach County.

“Two weeks’ worth of community events join local community based organizations and several area churches together to engage the community in becoming a part of a global impact to end AIDS,” the Compass website reads. “In an effort to work closer with national and local initiatives to provide Palm Beach county with resources, Compass’ World AIDS Day promotes awareness about HIV and how to live a stronger and healthier life.”

In terms of the quilt, Plakas said that everyone is affected differently, as everyone has had a different experience with HIV/AIDS. While the Memorial installment is a place for people to come together in solidarity, it also serves as an opportunity for those unfamiliar with AIDS to see firsthand how the community is affected, and how far it has come since the earlier days of the disease.

“We understand that HIV doesn’t discriminate, that we have a history of taking care of each other, standing with each other when everyone else had abandoned us,” Plakas said. “We are reaching out to younger crowds who don’t have the history we do … who weren’t affected like we were. We always try to find a way to give the Memorial Quilt the respect it deserves.”

Plakas stressed the strength of the community surrounding the quilt, for those involved in setting it up as well as the people who donate the panels to be displayed.

“The quilt is a vehicle to share stories of loved ones lost to AIDS,” Plakas said. “You start thinking about what these people have to say. It makes it real.”

“The AIDS Memorial Quilt offers a unique opportunity to educate people about HIV/AIDS and infection prevention, to remember those who have died, and to comfort the grieving and help them heal,” reads a personal experience with the quilt on the Compass website. “By showing the humanity behind the statistics, the AIDS Memorial Quilt encourages compassion and inspires personal involvement in combatting the AIDS epidemic.”

This year, Plakas is excited to share that Macy’s will be a sponsor of the Memorial Quilt display, and takes it as a sign that the HIV/AIDS epidemic is receiving more mainstream support.

“Macy’s as a mainstream brand proves that things like this have taken off, which makes us excited and proud of what we’ve accomplished,” Plakas said. “This is an opportunity to attract more people to the center who may not have necessarily visited before.”

With recent medical breakthroughs and more media attention on the topic of HIV/AIDS, Plakas and Compass are hopeful that more people will strive to get involved in the community by coming out to see the Memorial Quilt.

“I can’t explain the feelings that you have when you see the quilt,” Plakas said. “My entire career has changed because of the quilt. The only way to understand … the only way I can explain it is that people have to come and see it for themselves.”

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How to do a 5K Without Being a Runner Fort Lauderdale running club wants to get you off the couch and into a race

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anny Tritto has been part of the Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale Club for six years, but before that, he never ran.

“I wanted to be athletic, I wanted to do something,” Tritto, who lives in Wilton Manors, said. But I never played baseball or football, so to me, running seemed natural.”

And today, Tritto has run in a multitude of races, including his favorite: last year’s Rainbow 5K hosted by The Pride Center.

The first-ever 5K from The Center was a huge success for runners like Tritto, and Front Runners wants to get others involved in the next one on Jan. 22.

That’s why the club is hosting their own couch to 5K training program for new or novice runners.

Eric Runyan, President of Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale, has seen how successful other couch to 5K programs have been around the country, and wanted to entice others to join in on the running/walking fun.

“We’re trying to get people to come out, and we’ll hold their hand, and walk them through the fundamentals of becoming a runner,” Runyan said.

The club has been around for about 25

years, with 98 paid members. With three weekly runs, two in Fort Lauderdale and one in Wilton Manors, members get together to stay active on an individual level while being part of a group.

Runyan said that the group has both runners and walkers, so the skill level of everyone varies. But it’s the team feeling that really brings everyone together.

“We always eat after our runs,” he said.

“We mix it up with where we go, but we try to keep it casual with places like Zona Fresca, Spring Chicken, and Pei Wei.” But this year, Runyan wants to encourage other non-members to get more involved in the Rainbow 5K race. Just because you’re not a member doesn’t mean you can’t participate.

The eight-week training program is free; you do not need to be a member of Front Runners to participate. But when you join the program, you’ll be paired up with a Front Runners volunteer to help you get started and keep you on track with your goals.

“You don’t have to be athletic to join the club,” Tritto said. “Everyone has to start somewhere.

Front Runners is an international organization with major chapters across the world.

To join the local chapter, visit frontrunnersfortlauderdale.org.

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t’s time for holiday parties and you can’t arrive empty handed. Sure you could stop at Publix and pick up a bag of chips and some salsa, but if you were that type of person you wouldn’t be reading this column would you? You want to bring something that shows off your mad kitchen skills. Here are a few sure-fire holiday app recipes that are certain to garner you compliments. But, we’re all so busy this time of year, each uses a clever short-cut or can be made far in advance, leaving plenty of time for you to get ready for that next festive party.

MINI HOLIDAY CHEESE BALLS The cheese can be made days ahead of time covered and chilled in the fridge. Just, roll on the coating and insert the pretzel sticks at the last minute. iNGReDieNts 4 tablespoons salted butter 8 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces goat cheese 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 package pretzel sticks, for serving iNstRUCtiONs Allow cheese and butter to come to room temperature. In a medium bowl, blend the butter, cream cheese, goat cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, pepper and Parmesan with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth. Use

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a tablespoon to scoop the mixture into 24 tablespoon-size portions, chill until firm.

Dip your clean hands in a little bit of water and smooth each portion into a small ball.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll the balls in your choice of coating (chopped dried cranberries, crushed pistachios, chives or pretzels all work well. Keep chilled and covered until ready to serve. Just before serving, spear each ball with a pretzel stick.

HAM & CHEESE PINWHEELS This classic is always a popular dish at holiday parties. Pre-made puff pastry dough makes it easy to prepare. Be certain to chill the rolled dough before cutting. iNGReDieNts 1 sheet puff pastry dough 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoons dried minced onion ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 pound Boar’s Head ham, thinly sliced 1 pound swiss cheese, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

iNstRUCtiONs Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Roll out your puff pastry dough into a 13x18 inch rectangle. Mix mustard, dried onion and Worcestershire sauce, spread evenly across dough, top with ham, then cheese. Starting on the long side of the dough, roll up tightly.

Pinch the ends together and place with the seam facing down. Chill for 30 minutes (pinwheels can be stored in fridge up to 6 hours). Cut into 24 equal pieces, using a bit of dental floss (wrap the floss around dough and pull in opposite directions). Place the pinwheels in the baking dish, evenly spaced, allowing room for the pinwheels to expand as they bake. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm.

iNstRUCtiONs Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay pizza dough on a work surface and stretch to a 10 x 15 inch size.

Cut the dough into 36 equal squares. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil.

Mix well and form into 36 small balls. Insert one ball of the cheese mixture into each dough square. Make a ball with the dough, pinching the dough to seal the edges. Roll the dough ball in grated Parmesan cheese. Place the balls side by side on a cookie sheet in a Christmas tree shape. Allow to rise for 20-30 minutes. Bake for 15 - 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Mix butter and garlic, set aside. After removing pull-apart from the oven, brush with garlicbutter and sprinkle with chopped herbs and any remaining Parmesan. Transfer to platter; serve with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.

PULL APART CHRISTMAS TREE Gooey bread and cheese with a marinara dipping sauce (use your own or doctor up a store-bought brand with a little fresh garlic and basil)

JALAPENO POPPER STUFFED MUSHROOMS Everyone’s favorite bar food, stuffed into a mushroom. These can be made ahead and then frozen.

iNGReDieNts 1 package of fresh pizza crust dough (available at Publix bakery) 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup mozzarella or italian blend shredded cheese 6 oz. grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbs. butter 1 clove garlic, minced very fine 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil and rosemary 1 cup warmed marinara sauce for dipping

iNGReDieNts 24 button mushrooms, stems removed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 fresh jalapeño, minced (seeded if you prefer less heat) 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup bread crumbs iNstRUCtiONs Preheat oven to 400° F. Clean and stem mushrooms, chop stems. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon,

lifestyle food jalapeño, mushroom stems and garlic. Stuff mushrooms with cheese mixture, sprinkle top with bread crumbs and transfer to a baking dish or sheet. Bake until mushrooms are cooked and cheese mixture is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS This couldn’t be simpler, or more delicious. If your asparagus is thick reduce the oven temp by 50° and cook a bit longer. iNGReDieNts 24 asparagus spears 24 slices of prosciutto 1 cup grated Romano cheese iNstRUCtiONs Wrap prosciutto in spiral around the asparagus. Bake in a preheated 400° F oven for 15 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked and prosciutto is crispy. While still warm, roll the wrapped asparagus in grated cheese.

Serve warm.

MINI FRITTATAS These are equally delightful for a cocktail party or a holiday brunch. iNGReDieNts 1 medium zucchini 4 cremini mushrooms 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 16 large eggs ¼ cup flour 1 tablespoons chives 1 cup grated Gruyere Vegetable-oil cooking spray iNstRUCtiONs Preheat oven to 400° F. Slice zucchini

into 1/8-inch rounds. Slice mushrooms lengthwise into 1/8-inch pieces. Core and seed red and yellow bell peppers, chop finely and mix together. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and chives, set aside.

Lightly spray two 24-mini-muffin tins with vegetable-oil spray. Place a zucchini slice in base of each muffin tin, top with a mushroom slice and grated peppers. Ladle egg mixture into each tin, just even with the rim, and sprinkle with cheese. Place muffin trays in oven and bake until frittatas are set and golden brown on top, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to sit for a minute or two before attempting to remove frittatas from tins. Serve warm, or refrigerate then reheat briefly in microwave before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS This is a nice variation on a popular appetizer. Make your own meatballs or use frozen ones, I won’t tell. iNGReDieNts 1 14-16 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup Chinese hoisin sauce (sub ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tbs. soy sauce) 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoons ground ginger iNstRUCtiONs In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients to combine. Line the bottom of a slow cooker with meatballs, then a layer of cranberry sauce, then the remaining meatballs followed by the remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for two hours. Taste and stir in additional hot sauce if desired. Keep warm until serving.

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DJ YSL will be spinning dance music and works by Argentine artist Havi Schanz will be on display. Information at SoBeSocialClub.com.

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THEATER Fort Lauderdale snowbird Dan Clancy (“The Timekeepers”) is one of the leading contemporary gay playwrights in the country and, this weekend, his newest work, “Middletown,” a history of two intertwined families, will be produced by the West Boca Theatre Company at the Levis Jewish Community Center, 9801 Donna Klein Blvd. in Boca Raton. Through Sunday, Dec. 4.

Tickets start at $30 at LevisJCC.org.

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It’s a gay man’s dream come true! Yes, the legendary Barbra Streisand is in South Florida this weekend. She’ll be singing at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Saturday, Dec. 3 and in Miami at American Airlines Arena on Monday, Dec. 5. Tickets to both concerts are still available, starting at $95 at Ticketmaster.com.

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Celebrate the holidays with music, comedy and a kickin’ band as the multi-talented Mario Cantone (“Sex and the City”) returns to the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St. in Fort Lauderdale, with his new holiday show, “Mario Cantone’s Broadway Holiday.” The actor and comedian will offer his irreverent humor and wickedly funny impersonations of iconic stars from the Great White Way. Tickets at ParkerPlayhouse.com.

This weekend, head to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the annual Bonnet House Orchid, Garden and Gourmet Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Orchids, tropical plants, herbs and trees will be on sale, along with gardening lectures, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and tours of the stunning historic estate. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-members at BonnetHouse.org.

If you missed the Broward Center premiere of the gay marriage comedy “Diego and Drew Say I Do,” head down to Jennifer McClain’s Cast Party tonight at 10:30 p.m. at Georgie’s Alibi in Wilton Manors. Mike Westrich will reprise his hilarious role as former boy band singer Vance Treble with a live performance. A portion of proceeds from CD sales benefit Poverello. For more information, go to DiegoAndDrewSayIDo.com

Straight from Broadway, “An American in Paris,” the Tony-winning musical about an American soldier who meets a young ingénue in the City of Lights after the war, comes to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach and runs through Sunday, Dec. 11. With a tuneful, familiar score by George and Ira Gershwin, the show boasts incredible choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. Tickets start at $27 at Kravis.org.

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James Lecesne, co-founder of The Trevor Project, stars in a one-man show coming to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this weekend.

Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy

tickets $35 Award-Winning Professional Theatre

1501 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33316 vAnguArdArtS.org

954-610-7263

SAve $5

with promo code SFgn

YoutH adVoCate addReSSeS BuLLYing, SteReotYPeS at KRaViS J.W. Arnold

“I

think that everything that a writer writes has some basis in a form of autobiography.

We’re all trying to tell our own stories at some level,” said playwright and actor James Lecesne.

But, in the case of “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,” the story was inspired by the thousands of young people Lecesne has met since co-founding the Trevor Project, the 24hour nationwide suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline for LGBTQ youth.

“Over those years, I had the opportunity to meet so many young people who are trying to figure out who they are,” he said.

His hit Off Broadway one-man show is coming to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. In the show, based on a 2006 novel, Lecesne plays the townspeople in a Jersey Shore hamlet who react to the disappearance of a flamboyant teen, Leonard Pelkey.

“People in that town warn him to tone it down, but when he disappears, they realize what a gift he was to the town and the lives of the people he knew,” explained Lecesne.

In addition to a critically-acclaimed run in New York City, Lecesne recently performed before a high school group of more than 400 students and, “as usual, someone always asks if this is based on a true story. For me as a storyteller, that is the greatest compliment you can get.”

While the play was written after nationwide attention was already focused on anti-LGBTQ bullying, Lecesne was reminded of his own feelings as a young gay boy growing up in New Jersey.

“The book was a little ahead of its time and geared towards young adults, but (with the play) I wanted to tell the story from a different point of view to adults and encourage them to reflect on our part of the story, what we do and how to support these young people. This isn’t really just

about LGBT kids, but every kid who is trying to figure out who they are,” he added.

Lecesne has a long theater resume including roles in regional, Off Broadway and Broadway productions, so adapting the novel wasn’t the most difficult part.

“Writing the book was a step outside of my comfort zone, as opposed to performing,” he said of the novel, which won the William Morris Award by the American Library Association and was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award.

Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik (“Spring Awakening”) contributed original music.

Veteran producers Darren Bagert and Daryl Roth and director Tony Speciale also signed onto the project.

The tour performances are timely, Lecesne noted, especially after the election of presidentelect Donald Trump and the ascendance of conservative Republicans in all three branches of federal government.

“Many of these young people grew up in a world where they were given permission to be themselves in the mix and marriage equality showed their love is of equal value,” he said.

“Since the election, the Trevor Project has never been busier. Calls have skyrocketed. These young people are calling with real concerns.”

While the youth are not so much concerned with the politics of their situation, they are fearful that tolerance of “others” may wane in the new political climate.

“I know firsthand how alarming this is for them. One of the things we can do is show the value of having diversity in the community and allow everybody the freedom to be more expressive and involved. Of course, I’m concerned for these young people who have their whole futures ahead,” Lecesne said.

And then he added, “Did I mention that the play is funny?”

James lecesne performs “the Absolute Brightness of leonard Pelkey” at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 – 4 and at 1:30 p.m. on saturday, Dec. 3. tickets start at $32 at Kravis.org.

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your guide to art basel and art week miami

J.W. Arnold

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his week, Miami will become the center of the contemporary art universe, thanks to the phenomenal growth of Art Basel Miami Beach, an exclusive annual show for collectors, Dec. 1 - 4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

While the rich and famous flock to the signature event, Art Week Miami, featuring dozens of satellite fairs and special events from Coral Gables to Miami Beach, Midtown, Wynwood and the Design District draws even more art lovers. This year, Art Week Miami is being celebrated Nov. 30 – Dec. 4.

When the doors close at the convention center and exhibition tents, the action is just getting started as galleries, hotels and studio spaces across the city host receptions, parties and late night exhibits. DJs spin tunes well into the wee hours of the night at the most popular venues.

Here’s your quick guide to Art Basel Miami Beach and major Art Week Miami shows:

ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH Miami Beach Convention Center $50 one day/$105 multiple days with advance online purchase

Art Basel Miami Beach is among the most important art shows in the U.S., drawing exhibitors from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and specializing in contemporary and modern art, as well as works by emerging artists. MiamiBeach.ArtBasel.com

ART WEEK MIAMI SATELLITE ART FAIRS AQUA Miami 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach $20

AQUA, held at one of SoBe’s toniest Art Deco hotels, is one of the most popular fairs for emerging art during Miami Art Week.

AquaArtMiami.com

ART MIAMI NE 1st Ave. & NE 34th St., Miami $30

Known as Miami’s premier anchor fair, Art Miami kicks off the opening day of Art Week the first week of December when thousands of collectors, dealers, curators, and artists descend upon Miami. Art-Miami.com

ARTSPOT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami $20

ArtSpot International is a stand-alone art fair that showcases innovative and alternative contemporary and modern art. ArtSpotMiami. com

CONTEXT ART MIAMI NE 1st Ave. & NE 34th St., Miami $30

CONTEXT is dedicated to the development and reinforcement of emerging and midcareer artists and serves as a platform for the presentation of cutting-edge talent by emerging and established galleries. ContextArtMiami.com

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Tents have gone up across Miami for dozens of 2016 Art Week satellite fairs. Photo Credit: What’s Up Miami.

DESIGN MIAMI Meridian Ave. & 19th St., Miami Beach $25 - 30

Design Miami is dedicated to a global forum for design and, in its second decade, celebrates growing interest in the work of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

DesignMiami.com

FRIDGE ART FAIR (“MINI-FRIDGE”) 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach Free

Eric Ginsburg’s famed New York Fridge Art Fair moves to Miami Beach this year to the Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive. “Mini-Fridge” offers a curated show and sale, open 24/7 from Nov. 27 – Dec. 4. FridgeArtFair.com

INK MIAMI ART FAIR 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Free

INK is unique among Miami’s fairs for its focus on contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists and sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association. InkArtFair.com

MIAMI PROJECT 6625 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach $15 - 35

Miami Project will again present a selection of historically important and cutting-edge contemporary works with a unique emphasis on the strength of individual exhibitors’ programs, irrespective of their primary focus. MiamiProject.com

MIAMI RIVER ART FAIR 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami Free

Miami River Art Fair is providing a unique experience, featuring both an indoor booth setting at the Riverfront Hall of the Miami Convention Center and the one-of-a-kind Riverwalk Sculpture Mall, featuring works from around the world. MiamiRiverArtFair.com

NADA ART FAIR 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach $20

Founded in 2002, the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) is a not-for-profit collective of professionals working with contemporary art and is recognized as a much needed alternative assembly of the world’s youngest and strongest art galleries. NewArtDealers.org

PULSE MIAMI 4601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach $25

This fair is divided into two sections and is comprised of a mix of established and emerging galleries vetted by a committee of prominent international dealers. Pulse-Art.com

REDDOT MIAMI

$25 - 30 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami

Building upon its reputation as a diverse fair, Red Dot will once again offer a unique selection of approximately 60 galleries exhibiting painting, sculpture, photography and fine-art objects.

RedDotFair.com

SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 801 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach $35

Over 100 exhibitors and 20 selected breeder program galleries will present groundbreaking work, alongside SCOPE’s special programming, encompassing music, design and fashion.

Scope-Art.com

SPECTRUM MIAMI 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami $25

SPECTRUM, a juried show, is where contemporary meets extraordinary in the heart of Miami’s Performing Arts District, featuring live music and plenty of parties. SpectrumMiami.com

SUPERFINE! HOUSE OF ART & DESIGN 56 NE 29th St., Miami $7.77

One of the newer satellite fairs, Superfine! is the first to set up in Miami’s emerging Little Haiti neighborhood. Superfine.world

UNTITLED. Ocean Dr. & 12th St., Miami Beach $20 - 30

This fair presents a selection of international galleries and not-for-profit spaces, positioned side by side to create a less segregated fair installation.

Art-Untitled.com

LGBT INTEREST A Queen Within 2215 NW 2nd Ave., Miami Free

Barrett Barrera Projects will showcase fashions exploring femininity and storytelling, including extremely rare pieces from one of the world’s largest private collections of Alexander McQueen. The exhibition also features garments, photography, film, and artwork by Gianfranco Ferré, Gucci, Hussein Chalayan, Iris van Herpen, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Viktor & Rolf, all known for their daring designs.

for more information about Art Basel and Art Week Miami events, go to ArtBasel.com/Miami Beach and MiamiAndBeaches.com.

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A&e music Activist and event producer David New will launch the first South Beach Jazz Festival beginning Dec. 7.

Submitted photo.

aCtiViSt oVeRCoMeS diSaBiLitieS witH uniQue MuSiC FeStiVaL J.W. Arnold

“I

’m the least musical person in my family,” admitted David New, founder of the South Beach Jazz Festival, “but, of course, I appreciate music and enjoy jazz.”

New isn’t letting his lack of musical expertise stop him, however, as he plans the first annual festival opening next week. New is used to overcoming seemingly unsurmountable challenges.

In 2000, he lost his sight, but then complications from HIV/AIDS also robbed him of his mobility, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down following a bout of meningitis. As if that were not enough for one man to suffer, he then lost his hearing.

“It all kind of snowballed,” New recalled, but he didn’t give up, eventually relearning to walk and gaining his hearing back. “I think it speaks to the strength we have within ourselves. Only at my lowest point did I feel that my life was at risk. That may have been naïve, but I feel there is always an opportunity to make a happier life.”

Still blind, New returned to Miami Beach and found himself advocating for others with disabilities.

“I was trying to be independent, but I had trouble crossing the streets,” he said. “We needed the crossing signals that are audible.”

A couple of calls later to the mayor and his city commissioner and New found himself appointed to a city committee responsible for studying and ensuring disabled access to public facilities.

New realized there were other opportunities to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and founded two non-profit organizations, Power Access and Ability Explosion, that have produced a number of events since 2009, ranging from educational programs to entertainment and sporting events. He’s organized 5K runs and wheelchair basketball tournaments, comedy festivals, music symposiums and even “Dining in

the Dark” experiences. A jazz festival seemed like the logical next step.

“This year, I wanted to do something different, a little more sophisticated,” New said. “I love jazz and there wasn’t a jazz festival on the beach. And there are lots of jazz musicians, Grammy Awardwinning artists, who have disabilities. I reached out to them and they wanted to be involved.”

Planning began last January and, on Dec. 7, the first Miami Beach Jazz Festival will feature more than a dozen performances. In addition to openair public stages along Lincoln Road, ticketed concerts will feature jazz greats Raul Midon and Diane Schuur, both blind.

“Each musical performance will showcase the artistry of at least one person with a disability.

The sheer talent of the artists will promote the festival’s dual goal, to entertain, and to define others by ability rather than disability,” he said.

A “klezmer” jazz brunch featuring the Reuben Hoch Chassidic Jazz Project will be offered on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Rare, a local kosher restaurant on Pine Tree Drive, and supporters can also participate in online auctions and attend VIP receptions with artists throughout the festival.

While New is optimistic the festival will attract upwards of 100,000 music lovers, he qualified that statement with a chuckle, saying, “But, that could also be 5000, that’s what I tell anybody, it’s hard to say. We’ve been marketing it like crazy.”

He hopes the festival will be successful and continue to grow into a major event on the scale of the Monterey, Newport and New Orleans jazz festivals or the South Beach Wine and Food Festival and Art Basel.

“We have a template for the future, I believe… now we only have two weeks to go,” he said.

“There is always an element of surprise when you work on something so long and then it comes to fruition in just a couple of days.”

The first annual South Beach Jazz Festival runs Dec. 7 – 11 at multiple venues in Miami Beach. For a complete schedule and tickets, go to SouthBeachJazzFest.com.

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Theater Christiana Lilly

Calendar@SFGN.com

Top

Picks

Avenue Q

Dec. 1 to 4 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura.

Through Nov. 20 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. In this comingof-age musical, Princeton moves into an apartment on Avenue Q in New York City, where he meets a host of characters.

Tickets $40 to $60. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey

Dec. 2 to 4 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Written by and starring the co-founder of the Trevor Project, 14-year-old Leonard Pelkey goes missing from his small New Jersey town. Tickets $5 with code “Trevor.” Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

LAST CHANCE: Naked Boys Singing

Through Dec. 4 at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Eight naked men dance and sing about gay life, male nudity, circumcision, and love in this long-running revue. Visit RonnieLarsen. com or RSVP to jw@prdconline.com.

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broward county * Kenny G: The Holiday Tour

Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The renowned sax player performs holiday favorites from his Christmas album, “Miracles.” Tickets $57.50 to $77.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Through Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

The classic Christmas play is revamped with a hip hop twist, DJ and electric violinist.

Tickets $25 to $59. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

* Carmen

Dec. 1 to 3 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Carmen is a gypsy girl who can get any man she wants, moving onto the next at the drop of a pin. When one man, who drops everything to be with her, is scorned, Carmen has met her match. Tickets $21 to $200.

Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

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* Fushu Daiko: Spirit Drummers

Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The South Florida taiko drum group returns with traditional Japanese music. Tickets $25 to $35. Call 954462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

* The Skivvies

Dec. 3 at 3 and 9:30 p.m. the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Musicians Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley strip down to their underwear to play the ukelele and cello.

Tickets $35 to $45. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

Mario Cantone’s Broadway Holiday

Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. Known for his roles on “Sex and the City” and “The View,” the comedian is known for his impersonations.

Tickets $30 to $100. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

* Peter White Christmas 2016

Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. White is joined by trumpet player Rick Braun and saxophonist Euge Groove for jazz renditions of Christmas favorites. Tickets $33 to $53. Call 954-462-0222 or visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

Death by Design

Through Dec. 4 at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. It’s 1932 and Edward Bennett’s play bombs, so he and his actress wife Sorel head to the countryside for a reprieve — until guests arrive nonstop and the night ends in a murder! Tickets $35 to $72. Call 561-5866410 or visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org.

* An American in Paris

Dec. 6 to 11 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. After World War II, an American soldier decides to rebuild his life in Paris and reconnect with a mysterious French ballerina.

Tickets $27 and up. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

miami-dade county Kansas City Choir Boy

Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Todd Almond and Courtney Love perform in this musical about two small town lovers who are separated when one goes off to find their destiny. Tickets $85. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter. org.

* Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions

Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Experience the Pokemon franchise through an orchestral performance coupled with visuals. Tickets $46 to $126. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

Dirty Dancing

Through Dec. 4 at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. While vacationing with her family in the Catskills, Baby comes across a staff dance party and the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Tickets $29 to $107.

Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

An Act of God

Through Dec. 18 at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. David Javerbaum “The Daily Show” fame transcribed a play by God, setting the record straight on all of life’s deepest questions. Tickets $45. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

Million Dollar Quartet

Through Jan. 1, 2017 at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Enter Dec. 4, 1956, the day that Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins got together for a recording session. Tickets $57. Call 305-444-4181 or visit ActorsPlayhouse.org.

Perfect Arrangement

Through Dec. 11 at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale. It’s the Red Scare and Bob and Norma are assigned to find “sexual deviants” at the State Department. In reality, they’re both gay and have married each other’s partners! Tickets $35. Call 954-519-2533 or visit IslandCityStage.org.

palm beach county * Black Violin

Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Violinist Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester and viola player Wilner “Wil B.” Baptiste take their classical training and mix in modern favorites for a unique sound. Tickets $25 and up. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

* Kenny G: The Holiday Tour

Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The renowned sax player performs holiday favorites from his Christmas album, “Miracles.” Tickets $20 and up. Call 561-8327469 or visit Kravis.org.

* Tru

Dec. 2 to Jan. 1, 2017 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach.

Truman Capote has lost his high society friends who are offended by his latest novel, which they assume is about them, leading him to spend Christmas alone. Tickets $66. Call 561-514-4042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.

#OrlandoUnited: Every week, SFGN will pay tribute to one member of our community who was lost in Orlando.

A&e film Mariela Castro's March.

Photo Credit: HBO.

MaRieLa CaStRo’S MaRCH Cuba’s LGBT revolution takes viewers inside queer Cuba David-Elijah Nahmod

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BO continues to be the go-to network for truthful, cutting edge programming which puts LGBT lives under a microscope. HBO debuted Jon Alpert’s “Mariela Castro’s March: Cuba’s LGBT Revolution” On Nov. 28. The documentary will air for the next month on various HBO channels.

Castro, 54, is a member of the Cuban Parliament and the director of the Cuban National Center For Sex Education. In Cuba’s closed, communist and conservative society, Castro has been a staunch advocate for LGBT equality. “Mariela Castro’s March” will no doubt raise many eyebrows among American viewers who might not be aware of the island nation’s cultural shift.

As Castro drives around the country, she chats with LGBT people in both urban and rural areas--we meet people from across the LGBT spectrum. Such as Margarita, once a champion player on the Cuban national tennis team. Margarita was kicked off the team for being a lesbian. Now living with her partner of ten years, she is an activist.

We also meet two transgender people who have decidedly different stories to tell. Juani calls himself “the happiest man in the world” because of the gender-reassignment surgery which gave him a fully functioning penis – Juani even shows the scars on his leg where flesh was “borrowed” by surgeons in order to create his appendage. In one of the film’s most powerful moments, Juani is embraced by his mom and brother--the brother asks to be forgiven for not accepting Juani when they were younger.

And during one of the film’s more disturbing moments, we meet a transgender woman who

reveals why she must always wear thick, dark shades--because of acid that was thrown in her face. She endured the attack specifically because of her gender identity.

The film does not shy away from Cuba’s inbred homophobia--several ordinary citizens speak on camera as they express their disdain of LGBT lifestyles. But in contrast, a surprising number of Cubans also say that they are fine with it. We also learn more about Castro herself.

In 2014 she voted against an ordinance which would ban employment discrimination against gay men and lesbians because it did not include gender identity--Castro feels that both sexual and gender identity statuses need to be protected. In her world, it’s not an either/ or issue.

Castro’s advocacy has won her the love and admiration of Cuba’s LGBT community. We see the community applauding and cheering as Castro steps up to the podium at a rally. In many ways she’s become the Cuban equivalent of Harvey Milk as she leads the community out of the closet and on the road to equality-though unlike Milk, Castro is herself a cisgender, heterosexual woman.

“Mariela Castro’s March: Cuba’s LGBT Revolution” is an uplifting film about a woman who takes great pride and joy in her work and in her achievements. The film will particularly resonate with American LGBT viewers as the presidency of Donald Trump looms on the horizon. No one ever said that the road to equality would be easy--there will always be bumps in the road.

But as Mariela Castro’s March illustrates, eventually we always prevail.

Mariela Castro's March: Cuba's LGBT Revolution will air in rotation on various HBO channels for at least a month. It will also be available for online and on-demand viewing. More info: HBO.com/ documentaries/mariela-castros-march-cubas-lgbt-revolution

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TOP PICKS World AIDS Day Vigil and Remembrance Walk

Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.

Walk to the Pride Center for a vigil honoring those whose lives were lost to HIV/AIDS. Free. Call 954-463-9005 or visit PrideCenterFloorida.org.

Beyond Art Basel With Robert Fischer

Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach.

Fischer will lead Art Talk and sign books. Tickets $10. Call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchool.org.

SAGE Miami Launch

Dec. 6 from 5:40 to 8 p.m. at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th St. in Miami. Celebrate the newest SAGE chapter with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and featured speaker Ruth Shack, who passed the hurman rights ordinance in 1977 in Miami-Dade County. RSVP to Donna Dambrot at 305-403-4409 or visit ddambrot@ jcsfl.org.

broward county * Couch to 5K Training for the Rainbow 5K

Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive in Fort Lauderdale. The Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale begin a free eight-week training program for beginners who want to participate in the Pride Center’s Rainbow 5K. Call 954-247-8642 or visit FrontRunnersFortLauderdale.org.

“Coda” by Arthur J. Levy

Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors, 2157 Wilton Drive in Wilton Drive. Levy’s mystery thriller tells the story of composer Tchaikovsky’s hidden lover and the sheet music where he hid his secret -- music that others are trying to destroy. Free. Call 954-7638565 or visit Stonewall-Museum.org.

* Holiday Sparkles

Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the NSU Art Museum, One E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Sarah Tritant of Vranken Pommery America will lead a tasting of sparkling wines with small bites to pair.

Tickets $40, members $25. RSVP at 954-5255500 or visit NSUArtMuseum.org.

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BROWARD SUPPORT SERVICES GENDER BENDER YOUTH GROUP

Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at SunServe Campus, 1480 SW Ninth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A group for LGBT youth 13 to 21 to discuss gender, gender expression, binary systems, friendship, family and whatever else comes up! Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com

PFLAG

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 954384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.

* “Reinterpreting the Pioneer” Opening Reception

Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, 219 SW Second Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. An exploration of outsider art, featuring Reva Freedman. Free. Call or visit EventBrite.com.

HIV Prenatal Classes

Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, 1401 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Confidential and informative classes with lunch. Free. Contact Bisiola Fortune-Evans at 954-728-1056 or Yvette Gonzalez at 954-467-4700, ext. 5541.

First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring LGBTQ Relationships

Through Dec. 11 at the Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors, 2157 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Photography by B. Proud looks at the lives of couples who have been together for anywhere from 10 to 50 years. Free. Call 954763-8565 or visit Stonewall-Museum.org.

TransSOCIAL Holiday Donation Drive

Through Dec. 21 at the Dynamic Recovery Center, 2424 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort

Lauderdale and SunServe, 2312 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. TransSOCIAL will be collecting toiletries and clothing for LGBTQ homeless youth. Visit TransSOCIAL.org.

palm beach county

TransSOCIAL Holiday Donation Drive

Through Dec. 21 at FIU’s MPAS Office, 11200 SW Eighth St. in Miami and Pridelines, 6360 NE Fourth Court in Miami. TransSOCIAL will be collecting toiletries and clothing for LGBTQ homeless youth. Visit TransSOCIAL.org.

Question Bridge: Black Males

Arsht Center Farmers Market

Who is Joan Quinn? A Life in Portraits

Yoga

Through Dec. 18 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach. A look at the lives of African American men, more than 160 men in nine cities were interviewed for this visual art project. Free. Call 561-832-5196 or visit Norton.org.

Through Jan. 15, 2017 at the Cornell Art Museum at Old Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach.

A collection of works created over 50 years by contemporary artists celebrating the legacy of Joan Agajanian Quinn. Suggested donation $5.

Call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

Fifteen Minutes

Through Jan. 15, 2017 at the Cornell Art Museum at Old Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Andy Warhol once said, “Everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” This exhibit examines the culture of celebrity. Suggested donation $5. Call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

Transcendence

Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A closed transgender youth support group for teens ages 12 to 19. For more information, email youth@compassglcc.com.

Sober Sisters

Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Lambda North, 18 S. J St. in Lake Worth. A support and discussion group for female recovering alcoholics. Visit LambdaNorth.net.

Out of the Closet, Into the Light

Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at MCC of the Palm Beaches, 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. AA for the LGBT community.

Free. Call 561-775-5900 or visit MCCPalmBeach. org.

Yoga Among the Orchids

Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane in Delray Beach.

Practice your yoga in the presence of beautiful, calming orchids. $20 a class. Call 561-404-2011 or visit OrchidWeb.org.

miami-dade county * The Other Dimension

Nov. 30 to Jan. 22, 2017 at Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, 770 NE 125th St. in North Miami. Antuan Rodriguez’s exhibit is separated into seven rooms exploring five narratives of philosophical, scientific, and cultural themes. Tickets $5. Call 305-893-6211 or visit mocanomi.org.

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. Free. Visit ArshtCenter.org/en/Visit/Dining.

Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Jose Marti Park, 362 SW Fourth Ave. in Miami. Yogis 18 and older of all levels are invited to a practice lead by a certified instructor. Bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Free. Call 305-358-7550 or visit BayfrontParkMiami.com/Yoga.html.

HIV Support Group

Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at South Beach AIDS Project, 1234 Washington Ave. Ste. 200 in Miami Beach. A support group for those who are HIV positive. Free. Call 305-535-4733, ext. 301 or email support@sobeaids.org.

Book Study

Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1273 Coral Way in Miami. Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Nurbu, will lead classes on learning the foundations of Buddhism. Call 786-529-7137.

Yoga in the Garden

Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach. Hit the mat for an indoor yoga practice overlooking the garden. Tickets $10 Wednesdays, $15 Saturdays.

Call 305-673-7256 or visit MBGarden.org.

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Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aqua Key West, 711 Duval St. in Key West. Support your local artists and vote for your favorite! Benefits Waterfront Playhouse. Call 305-294-0555 or visit AquaKeyWest.com.

Hot Naked Hump Days

Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Island House, 1129 Fleming St. in Key West. Relax in the middle of the week with two-for-one drinks, free shots, videos and music, giveaways, and naked boys at the pool. Call 305-294-6284 or visit IslandHouseKeyWest.com

Gay Key West Trolley Tours

Saturdays at 4 p.m. meeting at 628 Duval St. See the gay side of Key West on this trolley tour. Tickets $25. Call 800-535-7797 or visit GayKeyWestFL.com.

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