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HRC Reaffirms Call for End to Ban on Gays Giving Blood By A. Sebastian Fortino

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he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability will meet on June 10th and 11th to discuss the ban according to a meeting notice posted today in the Federal Register. Under a federal rule adopted in 1983, any man who has had sex with another man since 1977, is banned for life from donating blood. Blood donation policy is set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and agencies that collect blood donations, are bound by it. “The longstanding blood ban cannot be justified by today’s science,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “In 2010, we cannot continue to turn away healthy donors based on outdated stereotypes and a decades-old understanding of HIV and AIDS.” For years, HRC has urged the FDA to revise this policy, as it was formulated during the height of the AIDS crisis. The longstanding policy does not reflect current understanding of HIV transmission and unnecessarily stigmatizes men who have sex with men.The antiquated ban turns away healthy potential donors. In March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in response to a letter from Senator John Kerry (DMA) and 17 other senators, announced they would review this long-standing policy during a scheduled meeting of the Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability.

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health department. One patient from Comprehensive Care Center in Fort his is terrible news” Lauderdale wishes to remain said local HIV/AIDS anonymous. He says, “I was advocate Michael Rajner in a supposed to get certified to Sun Sentinel article on Friday. receive ADAP funds a month He’s talking about a decision ago but they kept giving me the by the Florida Health Departrun around and telling me that ment to start a “waiting list” for I had to wait until June 1st to ADAP recipients. ADAP (AIDS Michael Rajner schedule an appointment.” Drug Assistance Program) is “I couldn’t understand why they would the vital funding that many HIV positive want me without medication for so long but persons rely on to pay for exorbitantly now I know why. It’s because of this waiting expensive anti-viral medications. list and they’re already playing God with it The state Department of Health first and picking and choosing who gets in.” made the decision to cut funding by about After fighting off the prospect for a de$1 Million last year and now have realized that they fall short of providing for everyone. cade, Florida will be forced to start a waiting list for a program that pays for costly, lifeEven though the waiting list does not saving drugs needed by uninsured HIV/AIDS kick in until June 1st, some patients are already being sidelined out of ADAP by the patients, officials said Friday.

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Hate Crime Laws Now to Protect Homeless By Jarrett Terrill

n Thursday, May 20, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist (R) signed a bill into law (HB11) that adds homeless persons to the list of protected classes in Florida’s Hate Crime legislation and another bill (Jeffrey Klee’s Law) that lifts the statute of limitations on wrongful death claims. Wrongful death claims are most commonly referred to as the “civil suit” that results from a murder. “I would like to thank the families because it was their courage that made sure the right thing happened in Tallahassee,” said Crist. He then turned to extend his appreciation to State Senator Nan Rich (D) for co-sponsoring the latter bill but she was absent from the signing. However, State House Rep. Ari Porth (D) who sponsored the bill in the House was present. Crist shook hands with Simone Manning-Moon as he signed HB11 into law. Manning-Moon is the sister of the late Nor-

ris Gaynor – a homeless man who was savagely beaten by teenagers with baseball bats in Broward County back in 2006. The incident was caught on security cameras and soon became a national media headline. Protection of homeless persons is a part of Hate Crimes statutes in only 2 other states and the District of Columbia before Florida’s inclusion. The federal Hate Crimes legislation that was just passed in 2009, better known as The Matthew Shepard Act, does not yet include homelessness as a protected class. Sexual Orientation has already been included in the Florida Hate Crimes law since 2001, but Gender and Gender Identity are still not protected in the Sunshine State. According to a report released by the National Coalition for the Homeless in conjunction with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 20-40% of homeless youths identify as LGBT. Also present at the signing were Sheriff Al Lamberti and Cmdr. Rick Wierzbicki of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Hate Crimes Task Force. “In the last 10 years, there have been

Crist shakes hands with Simone Manning-Moon, sister of homeless hate crime victim Norris Gaynor

about 800 violent attacks against the homeless, nationwide,” says Wierzbicki. “Around 200 of those have resulted in mortality. These crimes have included robbery, sexual assault, guttings and even decapitations. The youngest victim was only 4 years old.” “I like government to do less, but when it does do something it ought to do it right.

Rainbow Alliance for Deaf Seeks to Overcome Barriers By A. Sebastian Fortino

outh Florida Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf, SFRAD is dedicated to the “social, cultural and educational welfare” of the hearing impaired community. Its president, Jordan Isea is only twentyeight years old but carries himself and the organization with a seasoned commitment beyond his years. The group began one year ago when Isea got together with a few other deaf LGBT friends in Broward County. An earlier organization, Coconut City Society of the Deaf (CCSD), was the first Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf (RAD) in the country. They were in existence from the 1970s but due to internal conflicts closed shortly after Isea’s move to South Florida in 2006. “I saw the benefits of a similar RAD organization in Houston,” Isea said from his home in Miami. “After seeing nothing happen for three years, I decided to work with some peo-

ple in reestablishing a prominent deaf LGBT organization in the area. I wanted the new name to be easily identifiable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing in the region.” Isea, whose family moved from Caracas, Venezuela to Houston when he was three years old, did so to guarantee him an education. In Caracas, at the time, education for the deaf stopped in the fourth grade. Given that Isea recently completed a Master of Science in Mass Communications the move proves that the hearing impaired can certainly earn an education, and in his case, foster the needs of what he feels is an “invisible community.” “It’s hard to spot a deaf person anywhere unless you notice either a hearing aid or someone communicating using sign language. The communication problem is a major concern. Especially when I noticed some deaf people don’t even bother being proactive in mainstream society because many do not even want to deal with the communi-

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cation barriers that exists between the deaf and hearing communities,” he added. At the core of SFRAD’s mission – and the mission of any organization for the deaf – is bridging the communication barrier. Many deaf people do not feel comfortable communicating with hearing individuals, which contributes to their needs not being met. “It is for this [communication barrier] that for many deaf LGBT individuals identify as deaf first, gay second. That is,” Isea added on a more positive note, “until they’re able to overcome the communication issue.” The barrier goes beyond social isolation,

But the most important thing for Government to do is to protect. The Founding Fathers understood this and put it in the very first line of the Constitution that we, as a nation, need to ensure domestic tranquility,” said Crist before signing the two bills into law at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. and often extends to health issues. HIV and AIDS among the deaf LGBT community is problematic. Due to privacy concerns, many HIV-positive deaf do not seek out the aid of an interpreter, to avoid gossip about the person’s status. As a result the deaf and positive individual mat not be correctly informed on what to do to address their health. Bridging the barrier of communication is at the core of SFRAD’s mission. In addition to social events, including a Gay Tea Cruise on June 6 and an upcoming car wash at Equality Park, the group will teach hearing individuals American Sign Language. “There has been a lot of interest in the classes primarily because it’s new, fun and affordable,” Isea told SFGN. “Classes are $15 for the whole year, which is pretty much the cost of becoming a member for most people.” The group currently has 22 members, with 2/3 in Broward and 1/3 in Miami-Dade. Isea wants to expand the group to at least 50 members by the end of the year, and hopes to develop a Palm Beach County branch. For more information please visit SFRAD.org.

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Women in Network Connecting Women for Over 22 Years By Joey Amato Denise Spivak, President of Women in Network has definitely made a name for herself in the South Florida community since forming the organization in 1987. Women in Network (WIN) is a social networking organization for les bians only, a unique concept which has been gaining momentum since its creation nearly 23 years ago. “We offer women who are interested in becoming part of a strong and well-established LGBT network, the opportunity to meet other professional women in a professional and social environment,” states Spivak. The organization offers its members a variety of ways to network. “We hold our general membership meetings the first Wednesday of every month,” Spivak states. “In addition, we hold an annual charity golf tournament, co-sponsor events such as concerts and health/educational events, organize an annual New Year’s Eve dance, and other member outings.” On Friday, WIN will host Out Girls Movie Night at the Stonewall Library & Archives, where they will be showing What’s Up Scarlet, a movie about a successful Los Angeles matchmaker, Scarlet, who finds love in a homeless actress, Sabrina, after Scarlet offers her a place to stay. The film will air from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. But Spivak tells SFGN that WIN is not all

play. “We are holding fast to our ongoing commitment to the health and education of women.” Furthermore, “We offer women the opportunity to experience a sense of friendship and community while working toward the common goals of pride, achievement and harmony.” Grace Greenberg, a former Lynn University business professor, has been a member of WIN for 12 years. “The major benefit of WIN is that they have their finger on the pulse of the lesbian community.” Greenberg states the organization is “the connector to everything that happens in gay community. They have great visibility and a wonderful reputation.” “WIN gives me a social network and prospective business network all with a smile. At any point in time, I am 1-6 degrees from anyone,” states Greenberg. “The organization offers a little bit of everything for everyone, it opens so many doors.” Greenberg is not the only member to express praise of WIN. Linda Jain, Customer Service Manager of the GLCC Pride Center is also quick to note their benefits. “As the oldest lesbian organization in South Florida, Women in Network provides institutional history and memory for women in South Florida. WIN is a safe place for lesbians to be fully expressive.” People interested in becoming a member of WIN can visit their Web site, WomenInNetwork.com to apply.

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Mobilizing Against Mobil —A Big X on Exxon By Jarrett Terrill

tandUp Florida, a gay activist network in the Sunshine State recently took to the streets of Tampa with signs urging drivers to boycott Exxon/Mobil gas stations. Exxon/Mobil is the only Fortune 10/500 Company which does not have a non-discrimination policy or domestic partner benefits. Two similar protests in other major US cities, Sacramento and Dallas, sprung up this week as well in connection with the activist group known as GetEqual. There are talks of other protests planned for Fort Lauderdale and Miami as well. “I think it was a successful protest in the sense that we convinced some drivers to actually turn around and choose a different gas station,” says Drea Zalaquett, “and the stir we’ve created on our Twitter account has everybody talking and spreading the

word about Exxon/Mobil. That’s what’s really important.” These protests come on the heels of national protests against BP, conducted by environmental activists who are concerned about the oil spill. Some are concerned that mixed messages may result from the various gas station protests but the signs held up in Tampa on Friday were very clear in meaning and tone. StandUp Florida actually gives props to BP (sort of) in an email blast of bullet points where they indicate that at least BP has a nondiscrimination policy and domestic partner benefits, as well as Shell and Chevron. StandUp also makes clear that they are the only large US employer to have repealed their non-discrimination policy. In 1999, when Exxon merged with Mobil, the latter was forced into giving up their nondiscrimination policy which had previously included gays and lesbians.

May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Jesse Monteagudo

Sexual minorities have flocked to the seashore since time immemorial. For centuries Capri, “the island of pleasure” off the Bay of Naples, was the vacation spot of choice for

nos; Cairns, Australia; Laguna Beach; Sitges; Quepos, Costa Rica; and Rehoboth Beach. Why are seaside resorts so popular with LGBT vacationers? Dynes, writing in the Encyclopedia of Homosexuality, speculates that “this specialization lies probably in the association of sun and sensuality, and [the fact that] gay resorts function more clearly as places of sexual assignation than those favored...by family groups.” What happens on Fire Island, stays on Fire Island. But there is another reason why gay people flock to the shore whenever we want to get away from it all. As out of the way places that depend on the tourist trade for their economic exis-

queer tourists from Tiberius to Fritz Krupp. Other historically popular hot spots for Europe’s gay elite include the English port of Brighton, the Greek Isles of Mykonos and Crete and the Spanish Mediterranean resorts of Sitges, Ibiza and Torremolinos. Collins, writing in gaytravel.about.com, lists “the world’s gay-friendliest towns and small cities on the water,” including Provincetown; Key West; Ibiza; Fire Island; Myko-

tence, beach resorts have developed a “live and let live” attitude as far as visitors are concerned. Beach resorts allow closeted tourists to “let their hair down” and to openly express themselves. “Distance leads enchantment,” Dynes noted, “or at least a sense of security inasmuch as those employed in such conservative occupations as banking and law often do not feel that they can truly relax except far from their business associ-

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s a South Floridian, I am blessed by this region’s warm climate and proximity to some of our best beaches. Sadly, most of my LGBT sisters and brothers are not as fortunate. Therefore, it is not surprising that during the summer months many LGBT people vacation by the sea. “Some of the most popular gay destinations in the world are gay resort towns and small cities near or on the water,” Andrew Collins writes in gaytravel.about.com. “The calm of breezy seaside locales and pristine beaches is a tremendous draw among gay revelers, and many waterfront communities with sizable gay followings have gay-friendly B&Bs and clothing-optional resorts, not to mention festive open-air discos and bars.” All things being equal, queer vacationers choose the beach. Wayne R. Dynes, writing about “Resorts” in the Encyclopedia of Homosexuality (1990), analyzed the gay affinity for seaside frolic: “Resorts frequented by homosexual men—and to a lesser extent by lesbians— tend to be at the shore. A few inland exceptions, such as Palm Springs and Russian River in California occur, but winter resorts, such as skiing sites, have rarely developed a visible homosexual presence....An interesting contrast is that between nude beaches, which attract a gay clientele, and nudist camps, which rarely do.”

ates and family.” For fifty years Cherry Grove on Fire Island gave LGBT people a sense of freedom that we often lacked back home. Places like Provincetown and Key West, traditionally havens for artists, outlaws and other marginal elements, easily adapted themselves to an influx of affluent lesbian and gay vacationers. To many of us, beaches are oases of freedom in a homophobic desert. John Alan Lee, writing about “Beaches” for The Encyclopedia of Homosexuality, pointed out that “a gay beach may be more capable of defense against intruding or threatening heterosexuals than other territories such as a park or main cruising street. Teenagers intent on harassment at a crowded gay beach are likely to find themselves surrounded by a silent but menacing group of gay men.” Lee continues, “This added element of safety, even if only tacitly understood, often encourages gay men and lesbians to more outrageous behavior for their own entertainment on a gay beach than in other public spaces. This in turn helps establish the beach in heterosexual minds as a gay beach.” Half the world knows that Cherry Grove and Mykonos are queer territory. As a Floridian, I am well aware of our state’s popularity with vacationers of all sexual orientations. Gay and lesbian tourists in particular come to places like Key West, South Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Daytona Beach, St. Petersburg Beach and Pensacola Beach to enjoy the amenities that those of us who live often take for granted. Whether or not Florida continues to be a favorite with LGBT vacationers depends on the way that we treat them. After all is said and done, what draws our sisters and brothers to the beach resorts is the company of friendly, compatible women and men. That’s us, folks. Let’s live up to our visitors’ expectations.

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Florida Voters Say: Let Gays Serve According to Latest HRC Poll

The gap narrows, however, when voters ixty-nine percent of Florida voters supwere asked about the controversial “don’t port allowing gay men and lesbians to ask, don’t tell” policy, which enables gays to serve in the U.S. military, according to a new serve as long as they don’t survey released Monday by Florida Voters Human Rights Campaign, the Response to DADT say they are gay. 51 percent say they oppose the law; 44 nation’s largest gay-rights group. percent say they favor it. “We are in a time of war. If The strongest opposition we need soldiers and people to the law comes from white want to serve, then they should women, Democrats, and be allowed to serve,” national Oppose Favor DADT moderate-to-liberal Indepenpollster Dave Beattie said of DADT dents. “Support for repeal is his findings. “It doesn’t matter stronger among white women, if you are gay or straight, if you Democrats, voters who know can get the job done in the someone personally who is gay, and voters battle zone, that’s pretty consistent.” in the Miami and South Central media marThe survey shows that 21 percent oppose allowing gays to serve. Three-quarters kets,” according to Hamilton Campaigns. Results are based on a survey of 700 of Democrats and Independents and tworegistered voters who are likely to vote thirds of Republicans “who are not ‘very in the November 2010 general election in conservative’” support allowing gays to Florida. The margin of error is 3.7 percentserve, according to Hamilton Campaigns, which conducted the poll from April 22-25. age points.

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Media Asks for Broadcast of Prop 8 Closing Argument By Lisa Keen

The 5 to 4 majority of the Supreme Court indicated its decision to bar broadcast of the Keen News Service Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial was based –not ore than a dozen mainstream on the merits of whether this trial should be media news organizations peti- made available for public viewing, but rathtioned a federal judge Tuesday er because— “it appears the courts below to allow broadcast of closing arguments in did not follow the appropriate procedures set forth in federal law before changing the Proposition 8 lawsuit. In a letter to U.S. District Court Judge their rules to allow such broadcasting.” SpeVaughn Walker, the news groups say such a cifically, the majority suggested that Walker broadcast, and webcast, would “enhance the allowed only five business days for public comment on his plan to make the proceedings public, whereas “administrative agencies… usually” provide 30 days or more. In their letter to Walker, the news organizations note that the federal district court has, since that time, reopened the public comment period for 30 days and set forth the rules to California State Supreme Court building authorize “the takpublic’s ability to witness the parties’ respec- ing of photographs, public broadcasting or tive closing arguments in this historic case.” televising, or recording” court proceedings They ask Walker to once again seek approv- as part of the 9th Circuit’s pilot project. The al from the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals news groups say they believe those developChief Judge Alex Kozinski to include clos- ments make broadcast of closing argument ing arguments under the circuit’s pilot proj- “consistent with federal law” and the Supreme Court’s initial ruling. ect on broadcast of court proceedings. The groups also note that earlier objecThe letter was delivered to Walker on behalf of NBC and CBS, Fox News, As- tions by defendants that broadcast of the sociated Press, National Public Radio, the proceedings could make them vulnerable Cable News Network, In Session (formerly to criticism or harassment from people who known as Court TV), and other large media disagree with them are not at issue in the closing arguments since only attorneys will interests. The unprecedented interest in the case be speaking in court. The case has received considerable media challenging Proposition 8, California’s samesex marriage ban, prompted Walker ini- attention in part because two high-profile tially to seek approval for some limited live attorneys –conservative Ted Olson and libbroadcast of the proceedings, as well as de- eral David Boies—are heading up the legal layed viewing on youtube.com. But before team challenging the anti-gay initiative. As of Tuesday night, Walker had not yet the trial got underway, in January, the U.S. Supreme Court intervened and prohibited indicated whether he would seek approval Walker from making a broadcast of the pro- for the broadcast. Closing argument is scheduled for ceedings available anywhere outside the June 16. federal courthouse in San Francisco.

Study Says Gay Soldiers Integrate into Military Smoothly By Cliff Dunn

he Sexuality and Gender Law Clinic at Columbia Law School has sent to members of Congress a report which shows conclusively that international allies of the United States have implemented smooth transitions in allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly in their nations’ armed forces. The report, “Open Service and Our Allies: A Report on the Inclusion of Openly Gay and Lesbian Service Members in U.S. Allies’ Armed Forces,” is based on extensive research into the militaries of Australia, Canada, Israel, and the United Kingdom; it concludes that successful implementation of strategies that permitted gays and lesbians to serve openly involved no changes in housing or hygiene facilities. Suzanne Goldberg, Director of the Sexuality and Gender Law Clinic and a professor at Columbia Law School, said that the report “debunks many myths about the difficulty of transitioning to open service.” She notes also that “Open Service and Our Allies” provides empirical evidence “that ending the military’s exclusion of openly gay service members is not only possible but also beneficial to national security.” To the surprise of some, including those who oppose ending the Pentagon’s exclusionary Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, the report found that military performance and unit cohesion improved, and discrimination and harassment did not significantly increase, in the international armed services which integrated gays and lesbians openly. “We hope that Congress can use these policies as lessons in how to successfully implement the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” says Donna Azoulay, a Columbia Law

student and a researcher on the report. The study shows that educational programs reinforced with training about sexual orientation, taken together with openness about the relationships of gay and lesbian service personnel, helped to ease the transition to allowing gays to serve. The report makes four specific recommendations which it says will ease the U.S. armed forces’ move to open service: educational and training programs that include sexual orientation; strong anti-discrimination policies that provide a clear procedure for handling grievances; sexual harassment policies that apply equally to all service members and focus on the inappropriate act rather than the identity of the offender; and military support of gay pride activities and gay and lesbian affinity groups within the military. Jantira Supawong, another Columbia Law student, says the report’s recommendations were based “on what we observed as having worked most effectively for our allies’ militaries.” In the U.S. armed forces, a younger and more liberal corps of soldiers and commanders have led to small pockets of tolerance in today’s service branches—although the military at large remains largely wary and unwelcoming of gays and lesbians, according to reports from military personnel both gay and straight. In spite of this, underground gay communities have sprung up on bases both within the U.S. and even in combat zones. The Washington Post reported in February, for instance, that in “Iraq, one email group maintained by gay troops includes a database where soldiers post their instant messaging screen names and the base where they’re stationed. Dozens have profiles on gay dating sites, some posing in uniform.”

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Servicemembers United Announces Launch of MilitaryPartners.org Website to Serve as New Home of ‘Campaign for Military Partners’ Initiative By Joey Amato

the wives and husbands, and even the girlfriends and boyfriends, of straight troops.” Nicholson continued, “Long deployments ervicemembers United, the nation’s to warzones largest can be espeorganization of cially difficult gay and lestimes for bian troops and families and veterans and loved ones their allies, today back home, announced the and the problaunch of a new lems are only online resource exacerbated to serve the by the difficulmilitary partner ties that gay community, Miliand lesbian taryPartners.org. couples face, The website is including isodesigned to serve lation and an inability to even communicate as the new home for Servicemembers with the deployed partner.” United’s “Campaign for Military Partners” The Campaign for Military Partners grew initiative and will provide links to LGBTout of the work of a Military Partners Adinclusive military resources, a robust blog visory Group that Servicemembers United and support for military partners. set up in mid-2009 to help the organization’s “The civilian partners of gay and lesbian leaders identify ways to better support the military personnel are often forgotten in military partner community. The Campaign’s the debate over the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy,” said Alexander Nicholson, executive mission is to reach out to, recognize, condirector of Servicemembers United. “These nect, and support the civilian partners of active duty LGBT military personnel. silent heroes must bear all of the same burdens of military family life, but they are not able to share in the support, benefits, For more information please go to Militarypartor recognition that the military provides to ners.org.

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Gay Couple Sentenced to Maximum 14 Years in Malawi By Raphael Tenthani

Associated Press Writer BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP)—A judge sentenced a couple to the maximum 14 years in prison with hard labor under Malawi’s anti-gay legislation, and crowds jeered the two men as they were driven from the court house to jail Thursday. The harsh sentence for unnatural acts and gross indecency had been expected after the same judge convicted Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza earlier this week under laws dating from the colonial era. The case has drawn international condemnation and sparked a debate on human rights in this conservative southern African country. Chimbalanga, a 20-year-old hotel janitor,

and his unemployed partner were arrested Dec. 27, the day after they celebrated their engagement with a party at the hotel where Chimbalanga worked—an apparent first in Malawi. “Maximum sentences are intended for use for worst cases,’’ Magistrate Nyakwawa Usiwa Usiwa said as he delivered his sentence. “We are sitting here to represent the Malawi society which I do not believe is ready at this point in time to see its sons getting married to other sons or conducting engagement ceremonies.’’ The lawyer for the two, Mauya Msuku, said they would appeal. Chimbalanga remained composed as armed police officers handcuffed him to Monjeza. “I am not worried,’’ he told reporters as

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entation and gender identity as a step backward in the protection of human rights in Malawi,’’ Crowley said. Malawi’s government has been defiant in the face of international criticism over the couple’s prosecution. Betsy Chirambo, an adviser to President Bingu wa Mutharika, expressed concern over calls by some activists for the West to withdraw aid to Malawi because of the case. Up to 40 percent of Malawi’s development budget comes from foreign donors. “It is not our culture for a man to marry a man,’’ Chirambo said this week. “That is not even in our constitution. Some of these rights are not good for our culture.’’ The government has been backed by religious leaders in the country who have equated homosexuality with Satanism. But the debate also has emboldened some rights activists in the southern African country. The independent Centre for the Development of People was recently formed by Malawians to fight for the rights of homosexuals and other minorities. Gift Trapence, executive director of the Centre for the Development of People, was at the court house Thursday and told reporters: “How can they get 14 years simply for loving one another? Even if they are jailed for 20 years you can’t change their sexuality.’’ Gay people forced underground in Africa are unlikely to seek counseling and treatment for AIDS, activists say. In Malawi, nearly 1 million people an estimated 12 percent of the population are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Homosexuality is illegal in at least 37 countries in Africa including Malawi. In Uganda, lawmakers are considering a bill under which homosexuals could be sentenced to life in prison and ``repeat offenders’’ could be executed. Even in South Africa, the only African country that recognizes gay rights, gangs have raped lesbians.

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Did We Forget Harvey Milk?

guess in South Florida it was a beach day. But on Saturday, activists all over the country, including on the west coast of Florida, celebrated the inaugural Harvey Milk Day to increase support for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual individuals. The celebrations were run in tandem with the first Harvey Milk Day in California, a day of recognition for the slain gay rights activist and politician. Cleve Jones, who was close friends with Milk in the 1970s, said the commemoration is long overdue. “So many of Harvey’s friends and colleagues did not survive the ’80s and ’90s, so there was only a small group of us who worked very hard for a long time to keep his name alive. At times, it felt like a losing battle,” said Cleve Jones, who made the AIDS Quilt happen. “Now I feel really confident that Harvey’s name will be remembered.” Jones said. Harvey Milk Day isn’t a formal state holiday, but it is a day of special significance to honor Milk’s contributions to the gay equality movement. Admittedly, his efforts and energies were in San Francisco, a far cry from South Florida. However, the message of Harvey Milk resounded nationally. Of course, it was captured on screen both in documentaries as well as in Hollywood by Sean Penn’s stunning depiction of Milk in the award-winning film. His battles, of course, occurred in San Francisco just as Anita Bryant was squeezing our oranges here in South Florida. Both causes led to national debates. Harvey Milk has become a gay American hero. His nephew, Stuart

Milk, continues to champion his cause, and is often seen here in South Florida, as he has a home in Wilton Manors. Last year, when President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harvey Milk, it was Stuart who went to the White House to accept it. That medal was then displayed here in Fort Lauderdale at the Stonewall Library. We will not all win medals as Harvey Milk did posthumously. But we can all be about tolerance, equality and hope. Since this issue has a feature about pets, one thought that comes to mind is that we can all live our lives in such a way that we become the kinds of people our pets think we are. We can, as Abraham Lincoln once wrote, not only be proud of our community, but make our community proud of us. A bullet from a madman took Harvey Milk from us prematurely, but we have learned again and again in American life that while a murderer’s gun may end a life, it cannot stop a legacy of remembrance. Therefore, on this past Saturday, while you relaxed quietly on a beach, dined at a

restaurant, or worked on catching up with your bills, remember that the freedoms we have won have come with a price. We have borne burdens and endured hardships to reach this day. Let’s not forget the memory of those who helped get us here. Somehow, with a GLCC, a Dolphin Democratic Club, a host of candidates running for office, and a host of organizations hoisting their own petard, it is downright shameful, significantly embarrassing, and a bit humiliating that South Florida failed to recognize the Harvey Milk Day in any appreciable way. Even Sarasota did something. Next year, let’s do better.

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Letters, We Got Letters To the Editor: I am outraged that an elementary student was recently expelled from St. Paul Roman Catholic Elementary School in Hingham, MA simply because of having two mothers. I wonder if the principal, Ms. Duggn, and the priest, Rev. James Rafferty, felt ashamed or honored to perform such an un-Christlike task? I also wonder how such a cruel and ungodly action will harm and scar this child forever—being branded as different, insignificant, unwanted, and unloved. Such behavior by this school and church also condones, if not encourages, the children of heterosexual marriages to ridicule and scorn the children of same gender-marriages. Kudos to the Roman Catholic Church for giving kids yet another reason to be cruel and hateful to one another! According to Christian scriptures, Jesus always welcomed and embraced children. He never abused, discarded, or sexually molested them as a number of Roman Catholic priests have done! Jesus never turned his back on children nor did he ever insist that they leave his side. A simple review of the Gospels of Mathew (9:14) (18:6), Mark (10:14-16), and Luke (17:2) (18:16) will contradict and most assuredly refute the action taken by this parish. The Roman Catholic Church should be purging the pedophiles cloaked in priests clothing who prey on innocent children, not expelling innocent children from their schools. Clearly the Roman Catholic Church has veered from Christ’s teachings, and its leaders, including Ms. Duggn and Rev. James Rafferty, are helping to pave that evil road. Bryan D. Freehling Wilton Manors, FL 33306

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Bisexuality and Gender Expression: The Shared Experience

f it is safe to tell the truth, the majority of people are both bisexual and transgender. Suggesting that most people have the capacity to be physically attracted to both sexes is not new and revolutionary. The renowned Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung asserted as much. If there were no cultural taboos, nor fears of ramifications on a relationship, the majority of men, and certainly of women, would acknowledge their “bi-curious” nature. Very few people are completely same-sex oriented and very few people are exclusively other-sex attracted. In saying that the majority of people are transgender, I’m positing that most men and women have in their nature the capacity to express both their masculinity and their femininity. Without social taboos, women

and men would regularly express all aspects of their gender make-up. Very few people are truly completely incongruent with the sex of their birth. If everyone were allowed to express him or herself as they feel called, there would be far less need for sex reassignment surgery. In response to a recent piece I wrote on the contributions of LGBT people to industry, my good friend and colleague, Susan Gore, reminded me that many of the names I listed as gay, such as Malcolm Forbes and Leonard Bernstein, were actually bisexual. Susan got me thinking about the many people I know who say they are gay or lesbian but who are actually bisexual, and the many people I know who label themselves as straight but are in fact bisexual. That got me wondering what our world might look

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Elena Kagan: Supreme Poker Player

lena Kagan is in line for a pivotal seat on the Supreme Court, the one being vacated by ardent gay ally Justice John Paul Stevens. She literally could decide which way the closely divided court tips on the next wave of gay cases. How would she rule on whether Uncle Sam can deny federal benefits to gay couples legally married in their home states? How might she rule on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? Or, if Congress only partially dismantles the ban on serving openly, what might she decide about restrictions, such as separate quarters for gay soldiers? What about custody disputes between gay parents living in different states, or such fairness issues as the extra tax gay couples face on spousal health benefits? And how about whether state bans on gay marriage violate the Constitution? Kagan has never been a judge, so she lacks the usual stack of rulings that at least hint at how a potential justice might behave.

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, a woman who defies categories

And, on gay issues, she is, well, frustrating because of her frequent attacks of legal amnesia. Consider this: She was dean of Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass., on Nov. 18, 2003, the day that state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of marriage for gay couples. Yet during Senate deliberations last year on her nomination to be U.S. solicitor general, here’s how she responded to ques-

like if everyone who is bisexual could say so without worry of negative ramifications. Most people in heterosexual marriages are bisexual but can’t say so. When I say that they are bisexual, I don’t mean that if given the chance they would enjoy homosexual sex as much as they do heterosexual sex, although that would be true for some. I’m simply saying that if given the chance, in a world without social taboos, the majority of the women and men would like the opportunity to explore their curiosity. That’s bisexuality. Think of all of the famous people we

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Composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, a man who defied categories

tions about that landmark ruling: “I have never studied the Massachusetts Constitution, judicial interpretations of that document or the SJC’s decision, so I do not have an informed view. “I moderated a panel on the SJC’s decision at Harvard Law School on Feb. 5, 2004, but do not recall stating any views of my own at this event. (I have provided a tape of this event to the Judiciary Committee.) I suspect I participated in informal conversation about the decision when it came out, but I cannot remember anything that I said.” Imagine being a gifted legal scholar at the world’s most hopping intellectual community and yet, in hindsight, you can’t recall taking a peek at a landmark civil rights ruling or chatting about it in line at Starbucks? Here are cards Kagan, who acts like a supremely skilled poker player, was willing to show last year: • Gay marriage: “There is no federal constitutional right to same-sex marriage.” Asked whether she’d “ever expressed your opinion whether the federal Constitution should be read to confer a right to samesex marriage”—a question not about current law but rather what a Supreme Court justice might decide—she experienced another bout of amnesia: “I do not recall ever

expressing an opinion on this question.” • Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Under the threat of federal funds being cut off to Harvard, she opened up the law school’s Office of Career Services to military recruiters. In an email to students in 2003, she wrote, “I abhor the military’s discriminatory recruitment policy,” calling it “a profound wrong—a moral injustice of the first order.” As a candidate for solicitor general, she said she couldn’t recall ever voicing an opinion on the constitutionality of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. • Gut instinct on gays: Even as she sought to assure senators she would vigorously defend “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as the government’s lawyer, she declared, “I view as unjust the exclusion of individuals from basic economic, civic, and political opportunities of our society on the basis of race, nationality, sex, religion and sexual orientation.” Truth is, we can’t be certain how any of today’s justices will rule in the next wave of gay cases. At best, counting Stevens, there’s probably a 5-4 majority favoring basic gay rights. Kagan looks like she’ll easily win confirmation. Expect lots of amnesia at her confirmation hearings, though. Once on the court, when Kagan starts showing all her cards, I predict they will be very gayfriendly.

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n 2001, as Chicago was bidding to host the Gay Games, Kurt Dahl decided to lend a hand. He didn’t know much about the Games—he vaguely recalled something about Greg Louganis diving a few years earlier—but he figured his background in banking and finance could help. Chicago won the bid. By the time Gay Games VII kicked off in 2006, Dahl was the treasurer. His story is not unique. “A lot of people—even in the gay community—don’t know about the Gay Games,” he says. Which means that Gay Games VIII—set for Cologne, Germany from July 31 to Aug. 7—faces the quadrennial challenge: Telling the world what the Gay Games are, and why they’re important. Over 12,000 participants from more than 70 countries know. They understand the Gay Games are about “participation, inclusion and striving for personal bests.” They know the Games are open to everyone—gay and straight; male, female, transgender and transsexual—regardless of “religion, nationality, ethnic heritage, political convictions, athletic skills, physical capabilities, age or physical condition.” They also know that the Gay Games includes not only sports—ranging from soccer and volleyball to bodybuilding, figure skating, golf and chess—but “culture.” Two-thousand participants will be singers, musicians, visual artists, dancers and cheerleaders. Like the Olympics (though legal issues prevent

Cologne seems ready to embrace the Games. the Gay Games from using the “O” word), the Gay Games Village is part of the draw. There “I’ve been there several times already,” Dahl are plenty of opportunities for participants to says. “The people there are very proud to be hosts. Europeans in general have always emmix and mingle. braced the Gay Games As at every Gay Games, movement.” an International Rainbow The Gay Games have Memorial Run will comalternated between Cau memorate the victims casian-dominated sites— of HIV-AIDS and breast other host cities have cancer. Yet nearly three included Vancouver, Am decades after the first Gay sterdam and Sydney— Games—held in 1982 in and the 2014 Games San Francisco—getting are set for Cleveland. people to understand the But multi-sport gay reason behind the Games clubs have sprung up is still hard. in places like Chile and The difficulty starts Argentina, and Dahl with the complex relacalls South America tionship many gay men “an untapped market.” and lesbians still have Johannesburg was with athletics. “A lot of one of three cities vying us grew up feeling unfor the 2010 Games. comfortable with sports,” Dahl says there is “no Dahl explains. “The Gay Kurt Dahl reason” the South AfGames allow us to be who we are. We can participate openly, and rican metropolis can’t host the 2018 Games. Dahl—whose official titles are co-presimeet other LGBT people. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to take part. Just try- dent of the Federation of Gay Games, and ing to do your personal best in front of the vice president of host relations—wants to world is a great opportunity. It’s an enrich- make sure the LGBT community knows ing life experience. It’s powerful to watch it about this summer’s event. Among the attendees will be Australian Olympic gold happen, too.” When the Gay Games were in Chicago— medal diver Matthew Mitcham. He’ll be inan open, diverse, welcoming city—some volved in several activities—though not as people still did not understand. There was an active diver. “I’m excited to be part of something so what Dahl calls “an undercurrent” of antiimportant for our communities around the Gay Games feeling, and some picketing.

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entlemen of the jury, the best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son and daughter that he has reared with loving care may become ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith.The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him when he may need it most. Man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill considered action.The people who are prone to fall on their knees and do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our head. The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his DOG. A man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground,where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master’s side. He will kiss the

hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wing and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast into the cold, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard him against danger, and to fight against his enemies. When the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws and his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death. –Senator George Vest, 1870.

of dog food or a grilled hot dog works fine. In some ways, you can also learn simple, lasting truths from your dogs. Take naps and stretch before rising. Eat with gusto. Be loyal. Water is fine. A used tennis ball is a great gift. If what you want is buried, dig until you find it. Delight in the righteousness, the kind of stuff you will never By Norm Kent joy of a walk. Run, romp and play daily. When get from your local city commission. loved ones come home, greet them enthusiThe boy, Rusty, had in fact been orphaned oing an issue about pets gives astically. in an Indian raid, after which he and his dog everybody in the gay community I am not even sure we should be called pet Rin Tin Tin (“Yo ho Rinty!”) were adopted by a chance to talk about their real owners anymore. In West Hollywood, Calithe cavalry soldiers at Fort Apache,Arizona. lovers and true best friends, the four legged fornia, and some other cities, there are even For the next five seasons, they proceeded ones you can trust, not the ones spreading new laws that treat pets as official partners, to help the cavalry establish law and order their third leg in your best friend’s pants. giving them equal rights. They are no longer As Mark Twain once said, “the difference be- on the frontier. Rusty was raised by a single tween a man and a dog is that a dog does not male parent, Lt. Rip Masters, who seemed to credibly sloppy in the living room. Both were property to be disposed of, but have gained status. Hell, in my home, they have more than also very jealous. If I fooled around with a turn around and bite the hand that feeds him.” be a really good guy and not in need of any friend’s dog, mine would always know, sniffing equal rights. Just try to get one off of a couch A female dog is a bitch. So is your ex-lover. help from the Department of Children and me relentlessly when I came home. Just like when you want to lie there. Rin Tin Tin was my favorite TV show grow- Families. He never even got a certificate of Anyway, I figure my dogs lived the life most my partner would grill me if he thought I ing up, and of course it was about a boy and adoption from our governor., but the two of us just dream about. They wake up, go for fooled around with another guy. may have dated. his german shepherd. a walk and then go back home to sleep. They You go out all day and night on a lover, I have spent the last 25 years in South Lassie was a close second. After all, Lassie, and don’t call…let’s see them wag their tale don’t have to worry about mortgages or eI understand was played by a male dog-which Florida with many pet partners. My friends mails, cell phones or traffic jams. They go for say I spoiled my dogs, but really, they spoiled when you come home. Won’t happen. With means she was the first dog ever to play a a walk outside and I have to clean up. me. They never came home drunk, got traffic a dog, the later you are, the happier he is to major role in drag. Gays loved her. Some of A dog makes a mess inside and I have to see you. Dogs also are not insanely jealous her colleagues still do a show every week at tickets or bitched if I came home late. Most clean up after him. I have to feed him. I have of the previous dogs in your life. And my gay guys I know can’t say that about their the Broadwalk. And her fur was real. to walk him. Now you tell me, who is the lab never expects me to phone him in the First broadcast on October 15, 1954, ‘The own partners. master? Mine even taught me a new trick middle of the day just to say hello and see I have noticed that my partner did have a Adventures of Rin Tin Tin’ was set in the Old last week- he brings me a ball, and I have how things are. lot in common with my dogs. Both took up West and was full of action, gunfights, ramlearned how to throw it to him. Besides, dogs are also cheap dates. A can paging Indians and messages about truth and too much space in bed, and tended to be in-

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Three Local Businesses Offer Pets and Services for Everyone By A. Sebastian Fortino

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they can be caged or live outside the cage. People like them because they are very social, and yet do not have to be walked several times ets are a way for modern, urban a day.They can also live very long, with some and suburban dwellers to connect parrots living well into their 70s or 80s. with their animalistic side. Here The store certainly fills a niche for avid avian in South Florida we are fortunate in that appreciators.They have everything from handseveral small businesses cater to pet lovers raised chicks, to a broad variety of cages, food in a personalized manner. and toys for all kinds of feathered friends.They One such example of that local touch is provide grooming for nails, wings and beaks. “Everything for the Birds.” The shop is an emporium for birds and their accoutrement. They also provide boarding for clients who want a safe place for their birds when they are “We have everything from canaries, to away, or unable to take care of them.The 3,000 zebra finches, caged or exotic finches, and square foot facility is hurricane proof, and all kinds of parrots,” said owner Rick Wray. monitored by security cameras. “People come in often just for the African Wray got started in birds after he reloGray or Amazon Parrots because they are cated to Florida in 1980. Initially, he was a the best talkers.Yet, I tell people to buy the bird for the bird. They are similar to people, hobbyist. “Then my hobby grew into bird breeder,” some like to talk and others don’t.” In terms of rare birds, Wray has those too. he said. “I have had an exotic bird ever since.” If you are in search of a barking, not talking They currently have two Golden Conures, friend, simply head to Tiny Treasures Puppies. also known as the Queen of Bavaria. Their The three-year-old boutique is not really a rich, sunflower colored plumes must have pet store. With puppies in white cribs, it is a earned them their royal moniker. nursery for puppies. And, if you are conOn the allure of keeping birds,Wray says people like to bring them home as pets because cerned about size, these babies won’t get

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much bigger than their size at adoption. “I specialize in toy, and teacup varieties, and only from private breeders,” says owner Jack Lovascio. “Most are local, although I have some breeders in other parts of the country, I know them all well.” None of the dogs come from so-called “puppy mills” which often breed the dogs with profit, more than dog safety and welfare, taken into consideration. To that end he only uses and sells organic, holistic food supplied by Health Extension, which was developed over the course of 15 years in Long Island by a veterinarian. They also offer a one-year warranty against anything hereditary or congenital, and the dogs come with all necessary shots, and a chip already implanted. Tiny Treasures doesn’t crowd the dogs either. “I like to keep 18 dogs at a time,” says Lovascio. Furthermore, “The dogs are never kenneled and always have a cribmate. That way they are not shy with people and are friendly with other dogs.” In addition to the heart-wrenchingly cute assortment of Imperial Shi Tzu, tiny Tea Cup

Yorkies, adorable Mini Pins and a creamy Toy Poodle Lovascio offers so-called designer breeds. The Malti-Poo – a Maltese-Poodle, and Mal-shi – Maltese-Shi Tzu are unique breeds, which have lately become popular. If you like a slightly larger, but still small breed, there is currently an adorable French Bulldog that seemed as if she wanted to go home with me. Like Wray and his birds, Lovascio got started with dogs in New York and then bred Maltese puppies in Brooklyn.When asked how many puppies Tiny Treasures has united with loving dog owners he said it was impossible to gage. “While a lot of the dogs stay local, a lot go home with snowbirds and if they catch the eye of a European visiting Wilton Manors before heading off to a cruise they purchase, then I hold the dog until they get back,” he stated. Then those lucky dogs go off to Italy, Belcontinued on page 32

For more information please visit Tinytreasurespups.com Everythingforthebirds.com Rubyclippers.com

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Furry Friends of SFGN

From Deidra: PetProject mascot Aspen cuddles up with Thai (Right) & Sophie (Inset)

Matt likes to sunbathe with Miss Sugar & Miss Tina

Kimba lives in Poinsettia Heights with John Hitchcock & Jay Jones

Cesar Garcia and Jacko

Jessie & Cuda: some of the children of Russell Porter & Scott Leaver

Pet collage by Marc Hansen & Mark Maybee

Christopher St John and his dog Baily

Oscar is the designated driver for Nick Yager and Eduardo Altamirano Robbie & Randy take a bath after going to lunch with parents Garry & Terry at Georgie’s ALibi

Robert Poole with Dallas

Denise and Gunther sleep in the same bed and neither one snores

Ike Uche lives in NYC with Ruby

Richard and his dog Macho take a break

Baby is a star in Daddy Gary’s life and in Uncle George’s life!

Joyce Bluestein’s Tabatha

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A. Sebastian Fortino

now, and not actively looking for a relationship. When I lived at home, mom and I shared Sugar. Mom would take her for “piddle walks” around the block, and I would take her for long strolls to the park. Sugar would sleep with my mother, then pitter-patter down the ‘Catching My Breath’ is a personal reflections column about gay life. This week’s column was written hall to my room when I turned off my light. So, it came as a surprise to hear my mothby A. Sebastian Fortino. If you want to ‘catch your breath,’ submit your stories to editor@southflorier say, “no way.” According to mom while dagaynews.com’ they loved each other when I was home they had grown inseparable in my absence. We have had many escalating arguments over Sugar, the last of which was on Mother’s Day. There are a myriad of reasons I feel Sugar tenderness.The other Sunday shoppers around By A. Sebastian Fortino should be awarded to me: my apartment is a us stopped to look at me as if they beheld a decent size, I live eight minutes from work, new St. Francis. efore I moved to Miami for a failed my publisher is a dog lover and would let her “I just lost my job, I live with my mother, romance – the subsequent homelessvisit the office, etc. ness of which lead me to become an and it’s mom’s birthday. Mother, however, Besides, Mom is a diabeteditor of this publication – I was a dog owner. countered with guilt. ic and the dog is named The dog, Sugar, was a scrappy little rescue, She is, after all, Sicilian. Sugar,” something I never abused by some nasty characters in Philly who “I’m a widow, about should have said. To my tried to train her to be a fighting dog. to turn 80! I need her friends, it was a sign. Philly is, sadly, well known for illegal rings here. She barks whenever I moved here with of dog fighting. The irony of Michael Vick there’s a strange sound in every intention of sendbeing hired to play for the Eagles after his the house at night.” Then, ing for Sugar when I incarceration for the same crime was not to really put me in my was settled. I called my lost on Philadelphian dog-owners. place, she intoned my first name,Anthony. I hate mother a few weeks ago telling her I would I was not looking for a dog, not even remy first name, as it renders me a child when motely. I ended up with Sugar because I was buy la bambina – as we call her – a ticket, scolded by my mother. send a check for a crate, and pick her up at at PetSmart with my best friend who was I countered that my older sister lives at the airport. I was however told, “No way.” shopping for his dogs. The puppy was there home – she’s not “all alone.” I remind her Then she added, “If you meet a boyfriend with a shelter, hoping to be adopted. like the last one and he kicks you out, what’ll there is an alarm system – in case those Sugar was small, loud, and made a bad first nighttime sounds are breaking and entering. happen to the dog?” impression. She must have discovered those Yet, nothing worked, and our arguments got Stunned, but not shocked at her sharp resimilarities in my scent. Out of everyone that sponse I reminded her that I was “on my own” more threatening. I wanted to sue. passed her, she only stopped to greet me with

Catching My Breath

Sugar for a Diabetic

Dog Property Laws DOG PROPERTY LAWS:

1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m chewing something up, all the pieces are mine. 7. If it just looks like mine, it’s mine. 8. If I saw it first, it’s mine. 9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine. 10. If it’s broken, it’s yours.

Nothing I could say worked. My missing, needing, and loving the dog were matched by my mother with those exact sentiments. Eventually, I hung up the phone. A few nights later I was online chatting with my little cousin, who lives with his grandfather in the house next door to mom. I tried to make him see my point of view, while he tried to make me see my mother’s. When I said I would sue, he told me flatly that would make me the world’s worst son. Taking Sugar away from my mother, my little cousin argued, would be like me leaving all over again. I was raised in Philly, and the farthest I had moved was to New York for college. Then after the economy soured I was back home in 2005. While I thought going to Fordham University, in Manhattan in 1997, was my fleeing the nest that is not the case as far as mom is concerned. As the two Northeast cities are only a two-hour trip by car, bus or train, this 2009 move to Florida symbolizes my independence. “If you take the dog away from her,” my little cousin typed back to me via chat, “it’s like she’s got nothing left of you.” At that moment I did feel like the world’s worst son. I realized that no matter how much I miss Sugar my mother needs her far more than I. Reluctantly, I agreed. My mother’s shrill intonation of, “I’m a diabetic, widow and nearly 80! Anthony, you can’t take her away from me,” was not meant to be vicious, vindictive, or vengeful. Really it meant, “Please, don’t take away my Sugar.”

Celebrity Pet News

LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DOG: 1. If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you’ll get what you want. 2. Don’t go out without ID. 3. Be direct with people; let them know exactly how you feel by piddling on their shoes. 4. Be aware of when to hold your tongue, and when to use it. 5. Leave room in your schedule for a good nap. 6. Always give people a friendly greeting. A cold nose in the crotch is most effective. 7. When you do something wrong, always take responsibility (as soon as you’re dragged shamefully out from under the bed). 8. If it’s not wet and sloppy, it’s not a real kiss.

wo of John Travolta’s pet dogs were killed last Thursday in a freak accident at a Maine airport. After a jet carrying members of the Travolta family landed at Bangor International Airport, the dogs were taken for a walk on the tarmac by “someone who is not a member of the family,” according to Bangor city officials. It seems the dogs were killed as a service pickup truck was approaching the airplane. The driver did not see the dogs. The airport and the city of Bangor are investigating the accident. Oddly enough, the assistant who was walking the dogs was unharmed. Paul Bloch, a publicist for Travolta, said Monday that he was unaware of any accident regarding the dogs, but that he would look into it.

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Nightlife by J.W. Arnold

Hooray for Holidays! Sizzle Miami Tops Memorial Day Festivities

iami never really cools down, but it gets a little “sizzle” again this Memorial Day weekend when one of the most popular urban circuit events returns to town. Sizzle got its start in 2002 and quickly grew into a five-day celebration of parties and social events. The festivities kick off Thursday, May 27 with the Jump Off Party at Karu n Y downtown. On Friday the boys head out on a party cruise of Carrousel yacht, but tickets are already sold out. Later comedian Leslie Jones (known as “Big Les”) headlines a performance at the Hyatt Regency Miami before the party gets started at Mekka Miami (formerly Metropolis). Saturday’s events include the Big Luau on the Miami Riverwalk from 2 to 7:30 p.m. and then Jubilee at the Ice Palace Studios. On Sunday, the boys will strut their stuff at the infamous Haulover Beach before the All-White R&B/ Jazz Dinner at the Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel. Of course, the all-white dress code will be enforced, so get creative. Everyone will dance the night away later at Club Space nightclub downtown. Bongos Nightclub and Cuban Café is the destination for the Sizzle Miami finale, Hedonism, as the Memorial Day weekend comes to a close and South Florida officially welcomes summer. For more information and tickets, go to SizzleMiami.com. Here’s a look at some of the other highlights of the coming week: Tuesday, May 25

dison Farrow’s popular Martini Tuesdays roving party is going monthly for the summer. For May, Farrow and friends head to the Plunge rooftop bar at the Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. The $8

Martini of the Week is the Summer Fling: Smirnoff raspberry, pineapple juice and a spash of lemon juice. Wednesday, May 26

ip on $5 Belvedere cocktails and enjoy the Saloon Review tonight at Scandal’s in Wilton Manors. Enjoy countrythemed live entertainment at one of the friendliest bars in Broward County.The show begins at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26

n Thursdays, the girls hang out at Mova Lounge, the ultra-hip bar just off of trendy Lincoln Rd. on Michigan Ave. The party, produced by Pandora Events, gets into full gear around 10 p.m. with plenty of drink specials and a funky musical blend of ’80s and ’90s tunes from DJ Zehno. Friday, May 28

e all love mouthy former supermodel and reality star Janice Dickenson. She’s coming to South Florida this weekend to host the White Angel Fashion Show at The Manor in Wilton Manors. Later, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Shannel performs live for Tout Fridays in the Epic Nightclub. Saturday, May 29

e all know the dancers at Fort Lauderdale’s Boardwalk are among the hottest in South Florida, but owner Victor Zepka has something special planned this weekend when he brings a Las Vegas-style review starring stunning models from “Playgirl” magazine to the club. Enjoy two shows at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. and 12 midnight on Sunday. Sunday, May 30

hat do you do on the Sunday of a holiday weekend? Why, drag brunch, of course. After a wild Saturday night, you can get a little religion—translated “get on your knees and repent”—with Nicolette and her girls at the popular restaurant’s Sunday gospel brunch. The “choir” will have you rockin’ and Nicolette will deliver a sermon like none other.

The Trevor Project Recruits Radcliffe

Harry Potter Star Appears in New PSA By Joey Amato

Helpline. To conclude, Radcliffe says, “Be proud of who you are,” a vital message for LGBTQ youth. he Trevor Project, the leading Suicide is the third leading cause of death national organization focused among 15 to 24-year-olds, and LGBTQ on crisis and suicide prevention youth are up to four times more likely to efforts among LGBTQ youth, announced attempt suicide than their heterosexual the launch of a national public service anpeers. Those who come from a family who nouncement. rejects their sexual orientation are up to The PSA features Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the “Harry Potter” film series, Broad- nine times more likely to do so. “LGBTQ youth suicide is a preventable way’s “Equus” and the upcoming revival of epidemic, and at The Trevor Project, we “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” MTV News offered an exclusive first know that community education is the key to combating these devastating statistics,” look at the PSA on the channel on Mon., May 17, with the full-length version running said Charles Robbins, executive director and CEO, The Trevor Project. exclusively that day on MTV.com. “Because this PSA features Daniel RadThe piece raises awareness about The cliffe, it has the incredible power to educate Trevor Helpline, the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide preven- communities and spread the word to youth that help is always available and that it is okay tion helpline for LGBTQ youth. Radcliffe to reach out for support,” states Robbins. delivers a touching message to youth, Daniel Radcliffe has been involved with The reminding them that there is always a safe Trevor Project since August 2009, when he place to turn, and encouraging those who joined the Circle of Hope with a significant are feeling lost or alone to call The Trevor donation.The Circle of Hope is a community of major donors which plays an essential role in the financial leadership that makes the organization’s lifesaving work possible. “I believe that The Trevor Project has a universal mission of acceptance that is so profound,” said Radcliffe. “If this brief PSA makes even one lost and alone young person aware of The Trevor Helpline and the lifesaving support it offers, then it will have been an endeavor well worth making.”

Daniel Radcliffe

To learn more about the organization, visit TheTrevorProject. org or call the helpline directly, 866-4-U-TREVOR.

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‘Out’ in the Outdoors Sawmill Campground Celebrates 12 Years of LGBT Camping Greg Stemm

Courtesy of orlando’s Watermark

ade City, Fla. Trying to put a blanket description on Sawmill Campground isn’t an easy task. Some see the LGBT Pasco County campground as rural getaway to enjoy nature; some see it as a destination to explore sexual fantasies; nudists see it as a chance to swim naked in a heated pool; and others see it as a chance to see A-list entertainment in a beautiful Florida setting. In short, Sawmill Campground caters to almost every demographic in the LGBT community. “The Sawmill is the kind of place that is what you make it,” says Derek Sutherland, general manager. “We are a completely self-inclusive destination offering all the amenities of a full scale resort with the added benefit of enjoying the outdoors in a beautiful scenic location.” The 100-plus-acre resort is in its 12th year and is owned, surprisingly, by two straight men—Phillip Godown and Michael Bubis. The two New York City natives are gay friendly, however, and saw the Sawmill as a business opportunity with a clearly defined niche market, according to Sutherland. Since taking control several years ago, Godown and Bubis have incorporated upgrades and additions that original owner Joseph Livingston admires. “The new owners have done a lot of great things with the property,” says Livingston, who opened the campground in 1997 with the late John Moore. “They are doing some of the things now that I had really hoped we could have done while I was an owner.” When Livingston and Moore purchased the property it was a fully operational campground—but it had never catered to LGBTs. Things, as they say, have obviously changed. Permanent trailers are decorated in rainbow colors and have “his and his” or “hers and hers” parking spaces. Bear paraphernalia is evident on many of the structures and an occasional “sir and boy” can be spotted walking among the tents and cabins.

Livingston said one of the major improvements to the Sawmill lately is the presentation of some top name entertainers. The resort has already hosted the likes of RuPaul, Amber and Tiffany. And later this year Kristine W will once again take the outdoor stage. Livingston also noted that the new owners seem to be really committed to constantly renovating, updating and keeping the facility and its offerings new, exciting and fresh for patrons. Management constantly updates the web site (FLSawmill.com) with the most current information about upcoming events.

Privacy, please Sometimes distinguishing Sawmill from a “regular” LGBT club can be difficult. With top name performers, themed parties and events and annual holiday celebrations, the campground comes across as a night spot rather than a destination. But, it is a destination and membership is required to partake in all of the facility’s activities. As of 2010, there are more than 50,000 card-carrying members and Sutherland says that an additional three to four members

are added to that roster each day. Membership is $10 and the only requirement is that he or she be 21 years old or older. Some members only use their membership for special occasions, while others make a weekly pilgrimage to Dade City. “I go the Sawmill regularly,” says Gulfport resident Karl Williams. “In fact, I’m going back in May for the Leather Daddy weekend. I find it a very welcoming and friendly environment.”

about a lot more than just a place to come and get your rocks off.” Sutherland said the institution of rules regarding public sex has made the campground much more attractive to female patrons. “We want men and women to feel comfortable together—sharing meals, a campfire, enjoying the outdoors, relaxing by the pool and partying in the nightclub,” he says. “We work very hard to create an atmosphere that is welcoming to all.” And it’s not just LGBTs who enjoy the beautiful, wooded area. Sutherland says Sawmill regularly welcomes straight people to the resort. “We’re always very upfront with them when they check in so there are no surprises,” he says. “But about 90% of them already know what the campground is. Often they come to party with gay friends or they just like the open, accepting and fun atmosphere that the gay community often creates.” For awhile, Sawmill embraced the open sexual activity of its members and created the “Pig Pen,” an area in the woods that catered to those interested in public, group sex. However, after only six months, the resort closed it down. “We were not at all pleased with the reputation it was creating for the Resort,” Livingston says. “Sleaze can be fun, but it’s not what we’re all about.”

From camping to ‘glamping’

The Sawmill offers a wide array of accommodations ranging from sites that allow people to completely “rough it” in tents or just sleeping bags to those that are comparable to all the amenities of a first class resort. Cabins range from the simple—basic air and heat, one bed and no shower of Sexual Etiquette Undoubtedly, a mention of Sawmill Camp- bathrooms—to the premium units that are ground amongst friends will lead to at least compared to a nice hotel room, complete with a private bathroom, shower, television one sordid story of a sexual encounter in and microwave and fridge. the showers, near a cabin or out on “The Tent sites can be had that offer electricTrails.” Mix in themed weekends focusing on ity and water and those that do not. There porn stars and dancers, and inhibitions can are RV sites which not only offer water and sometimes completely disappear. electricity but sewage as well. In addition While open displays of sex do occur at Sawmill, Sutherland says the facility maintains there are 115 permanent sites that people buy and can use as a second home. a strict policy of no sex at the clothing opRates range from extremely affordable to tional pool, inside Woody’s, the Campground’s more luxurious. For those who want to truly night club, or in any of the public areas. “It’s not to say that sort of sexual activity “rough it” an unimproved (no water or elecstill doesn’t go on in the darker corner loca- tricity) permitted tent site is $18 per person tions,” Sutherland says, “but the Sawmill is continued on page 38

White Fort Lauderdale Weekend Comes to the Manor

May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Theatre Review

PLAY:

hen the Sun W Shone Brighter

WHERE: Florida Stage 262 S. Ocean Blvd. Manalapan DATES: Runs through June 20 Call 561-585-3433 or visit FloridaStage.org.

Being Gay in the GOP World Premiere Play Shines a Light on Political Intrigue, Miami Style By Cliff Dunn

legendary icon Manny Lehman, and featuring performances by Erika Andrews and Erika Norell. The weekend culminates on Sunday, May t’s a phenomenon that recurs across the country and around the globe through- 30, with remix genius DJ Chris Cox heading out the year: thousands of gay men and things up with a White-T-Dance beginning women flock to huge, highly-produced events at 4 p.m. Celebrity DJ Tony Moran opens the main event at 9 p.m., filled with amazing showcasing the talents of big-name DJs, bellayers of entertainment and featuring a perlowing divas, fabulous drag queens, and, of course, hot, shirtless men.They converge for formance by Billboard chart topper Amuka. As in years past, count on hundreds of a weekend of fabulousness. shirtless, body-fabulous hunks to fill the The biggest parties in Fort Lauderdale’s main dance floor, chiseled physiques gyratLGBT community take place this Memoing while the DJs pump out hot mixes. This rial Day Weekend, as Gary Santis presents year there are three dance floors, one of “White Fort Lauderdale Weekend,” his them hosted by the Noche Latina promotannual huge weekend of events. ers: the salsa music will flow through the This year’s events take place at Fort room and hot Latinos may, as usual, be even Lauderdale’s new jewel, The Manor, 2345 too sexy for themselves. Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, featurThe A-List crowd will be found in massive ing the spectacular decor of Visual Excess plush decorated VIP tents and rooms comwhich will evoke a white wonderland. In past years, White Fort Lauderdale has been plete with private bartenders and wait staff. That promoter Gary Santis is obsessed held at Revolution nightclub, later joining with symmetry is obvious in everything forces with the White Wear Party at Voofrom the square pecs of his dancers to the doo Lounge. The two venues hosted over faux-stone columns and gigantic paired 4,000 guests for their combined event. For 2010, White Fort Lauderdale’s 3 days blow-up sets which adorn his events. Santis’ respect for and treatment of the of pre-parties begin on Thursday, May 27, talent he pulls in is evident in the video with Pandora Events throwing a soiree for Women Who Love Women. On Friday, May screens playing throughout the night, paying 28, the traditional fashion show takes place. tribute to the DJs and performers who Exhibiting what to wear for the main event, make the dream a reality. It adds up to a thrilling and visually-arresting spectacle, the White Angels fashion show is proud with each pre-party leading up to Sunday’s to have as its host the world’s first Super Model, Janice Dickinson. Fashions from Bot- Main Event. Revelers can feel free leave it all on the dance floor Sunday night, with plenty toms & Tops and Zoo Two will be showof recuperation time on Monday. For more cased during this no-cover event . information, go to www.GarySantis.com or The theme for Saturday, May 29, is White www.TheManorComplex.com. Knights, a no-cover event with music by the

By Mary Damiano Arts Editor

light regarding Joe’s late father’s murder, information that could ruin his position as darling of the GOP. With When the Sun Shone Brighter, Demos-Brown has given us a glimpse into the world of political intrigue, where the truth plays second fiddle to ambition. It’s a remarkably tight play for a world premiere, with a carefully crafted structure, believable characters and a wealth of beautiful language. The one caveat is that the play is very Miami-centric, and one wonders how it will play in other areas where the CubanAmerican perspective and anti-Castro feelings are not as strong or well-known. Louis Tyrrell skillfully directs a strong cast. Domingues makes a camera-ready politician and pulls off Joe’s cockiness and sincerity. Burgess makes the most of the mostly thankless job of serving as Joe’s conscience, and he gets most of the funny lines. Bill Schwartz plays Joe’s dead dad Jose with a wistfulness that carries most of the play’s poetry. John Herrera, as Joe’s chief patron and political boss, is often the most compelling actor on stage, although too often he shouts his lines. He doesn’t have too, because his presence and performance are enough to keep the audience riveted. When the Sun Shone Brighter is a strong play, and Florida Stage gives it a worthy first production. It’s a triumphant finish for Florida Stage in this space, before making their summer debut in their new home at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

he last production in the oceanside space that Florida Stage has called home for nearly 20 years is a fitting one, because it showcases what Florida Stage does best: produce provocative new work by talented playwrights. The fact that this play, When the Sun Shone Brighter, is by South Florida playwright Christopher Demos-Brown, is proof that when it comes to talent, we don’t have to look further than our own backyard. When the Sun Shone Brighter centers on fictional Miami Mayor Joe Sanchez-Fors, (Dan Domingues) a charismatic, Cuban-American Republican with a lot going for him—youth, brains, looks, a pictureperfect wife (Natasha Sherritt) and a powerful machine backing up his political aspirations. He also has a lot of secrets, because Joe is the kind of guy who could wear one of those T-shirts that say ‘I’m not gay but my boyfriend is.’ And while Joe sneaks around hotels meeting his cute boyfriend Tony (Cliff Dan Domingues and Cliff Burgess play lovers in Burgess), some startling When the Sun Shone Brighter information comes to

May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Harlem Renaissance:

As Gay as It Was Black By A. Sebastian Fortino

Harlem vernacular as being “in the life,” provided entertainment in the form of private parties, he years after WWI saw a rejecsometimes fund raisers, and tion of Victorian social consometimes private erotic events. structs that had been adopted Larger events such as costume by American society. New York was one of parties hosted by a Harlemthe epicenters of this movement. Harlem, based chapter of the Oddfellows like its white counterpart Greenwich Vildrew even white socialites from lage, had its own Renaissance of music, art, the highest orders. and letters. The term “slumming it,” African-American historian Henry Louis Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes wherein one class patronizes Gates has described the Harlem Renaisthe establishments of a lower before WWI. It is an English term that first sance as being “surely as gay as it was black, socio-economic class arrived in America appeared in the New York Times in 1884. The not that it was exclusively either of these.” fashion allowed the upper-classes to mingle with groups that otherwise they would have ignored. gested she darken her skin with make-up. It did not however mean all were welDuring WWII, she performed for both come to “slum” with the “swells.” black and white servicemen. In a segregated America, Harlem’s legHowever, when she realized the white endary Cotton Club was a place where the faces before her were Axis prisoners of inger, actress, and civil rights advolikes of Mae West, New York’s notoriously war, and the dark faces behind them were cate Lena Horne was born in 1917 corrupt mayor Jimmy Walker, and Irving US soldiers, she refused to perform. to a Brooklyn family, described by Berlin socialized while being entertained Eventually, she married Lennie Hayton, writer W. E. B. duBois as members of “the by jazz performers. Yet, the likes of Billie a Jewish-American bandleader in Paris, yet Talented Tenth”—that is to say, educated, Holiday, who performed for them were they kept their marriage secret for a few socially prominent African-Americans. She not welcome as guests. Performers such years. She had a very close friendship with passed away in New York on May 9, 2010. as Josephine Baker—tired of this segregaBilly Strayhorn, an openly gay arranger, Her maternal grandmother, Cora tion—would relocate to Paris where she composer and musician also active in the Calhoun, was a founding member of the could live openly across racial and sexual Harlem Renaissance. NAACP. Horne was effectively born into boundaries. She was at the 1963 March on Washingactivism. Her forbearers were as varied as The exhibit, organized by the Stonewall ton, in which Martin Luther King delivered slaves and Vice-president John C. Calhoun. Library and Archives and on display at his “I Have A Dream Speech.” Soon after her birth, 10,000 African-AmeriFlorida Atlantic University, runs until June What sets Horne apart from many othcans marched down Fifth Avenue in protest 30. After which time, it will tour in St. Peer civil rights leaders is the legacy which against the lynching of Southern blacks. Lena Horne tersburg, FL, Washington, DC and perhaps she left in the form of music. Her work Her picture appeared on the October New York City. in the two major MGM musicals with a 1919 cover of the NAACP’s Branch Bul“We at Stonewall are thrilled at the letin. They touted the two year old as one educated at the Ethical Culture School and mostly African-American cast, “Cabin in opportunity to present the exhibition at Brooklyn Girls High. By the time she was 16 the Sky,” directed by Vincent Minnelli and of their youngest members. FAU,” said Thilborger. “The interest in the she began singing at the famed Cotton Club. “Stormy Weather” made Hollywood realHer father left his wife and young exhibition by the university’s library is reize performers of color had an audience. From the start her mother Edna had a daughter in 1920. Her mother Edna moved ally exciting.” The song she is most known for, “Stormy to Harlem and joined the Lafayette Touring beautiful—if unrealistic—idea that Lena There is also a Klezmer Company Jazz Weather,” is fitting as it epitomizes the path could break race barriers as a performer. Company, which promoted the work of Ensemble performance, Musical Tribute to she took in life and the rocky road of race She was eventually advised that she should African-American artists. the Harlem Renaissance on June 13, and a relations that she navigated. That nearly 70 advertise her creamy complexion as Latin. Her childhood was split between the Panel Discussion and Open Forum schedMs. Horne refused to lie about her race, years later, her vocals are as engaging as proper Brooklyn brownstone of her granduled for June 17. they were then, is a testimony to all that however, as well as the later advice from parents and her mother’s decidedly more she accomplished in her 92 years. Hollywood studio executives who sugBohemian lodgings in Harlem. She was

“With few exceptions,” said Chad Thilborger, the Development Director at Stonewall Library Museum Archive. “The writers, artists and performers of this seminal period in black history were closeted, but nonetheless imbued their work with coded references to their sexuality. With gay men and lesbians in legal and social limbo, the Harlem Renaissance celebrated sexuality with a level of tolerance remarkable for that era.” The black community has long had gay people as a visible, yet invisible presence. Black gays and lesbians, described in

Lena Horne: Harlem Renaissance Singer and Civil Rights ACTIVIST

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Boys Cuddling By A. Sebastian Fortino

n this world of free online porn; Grindr, Manhunt, Adam4Adam, and Tumblr accounts devoted entirely to nude, or semi-nude boys, and when Bareback Parties starts to follow your Twitter, “Boyscuddling. tumblr.com” shows us something new. Pics of boys intertwined for some cuddles. It brings to light a sweetness and – dare we say it – love that the Internet kinda’ makes us miss out on. Although this site is only in its infancy, with only two pages, the site encourages you to upload pics of you and your boyfriend cuddling. But, not all the pictures may be of boyfriends. There is even a curious one of some cadets, complete with white gloves, cuddling en masse. Then again, how many times, in a moment of sadness, happiness, or just plain being comfortable with a

friend, have you curled up together? The addition of such a site says a lot about gay society. Namely, with all the sex and cynicism that easily jade many a gay man, what do we really all want at the end of the night? That’s right…someone we love, or even like, to come home to and cuddle. For the rest of us though – the singHELL – I originally proposed a website of pictures of boys cuddling with pillows. I intended to call it, “CuddleWithMe” until I remembered I live alone, so who would take the picture?

Christina Comes OUT

Popstar Reclaims the Fame on the Cover of Out Magazine By Joey Amato

ers who worked on the project. “On that first album, I was creatively stifled. On Stripped I was like, I don’t give a f*ck.” ove over Gaga, And on Bionic, “I don’t get Christina Aguilera to kiss all the girls and the is back with a new alboys, but I think it’s fun to bum, chart-topping single be open and play.” and is featured on the Despite her playfulcover of the latest issue ness, Aguilera is quick of Out Magazine. to note that she is not a The ever-changing pop girls dream. “I don’t think diva has been one of the I could ever really be most influential performwith a woman because ers of the past decade, althat’s a lot of…” Aguilera though her popularity has pauses. “Yeah, there’s a not reached the stratolot of estrogen and I’m a spheric heights of other lot to deal with when it’s stars, most notably, Britney. However, ever since her 1999 debut, Aguilera that time of the month, so I can’t imagine it has been pumping out hit after hit, not afraid times two.” For the complete interview, pick up a to be herself and make a statement. copy of Out magazine, the world’s leadIn the Out magazine interview,The “Genie in a Bottle” songstress talks about her new al- ing gay fashion and lifestyle publication, on bum Bionic and the powerful team of produc- newsstands May 25.

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of women’s music appear slow, according to cofounder Sarah McLachlan. The tour, which features performers such as McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Rihanna, and Selena Gomez, begins on June 27 and lasts through mid-August. Pioneering women’s acts like the Go-Go’s and the Bangles will join the tour on some dates. Although some people have complained about the high cost of tickets, McLachlan By the Nite Owl told Reuters that although sales appear “pretty soft,” the majority of Lilith tickets Toronto Maple Leafs’ Brian Burke Helps Launch are affordable. “There’s about 300 seats out of 16,000 Website Against Anti-Gay or whatever that are $250,” said McLachlan. Bullying “Then there’s 9,000 that are Toronto Maple Leafs 25 dollars, so come on.We’re manager Brian Burke, working our hardest to have whose gay son Brendan died reasonably priced tickets so it in a car accident in February, can be accessible for everyone is making good on his promise and that people will want to to be a gay rights advocate in come.We might get slaughmemory of Brendan. Burke tered, I don’t know, but I kind of participated in the launch of a have blind faith in the fact we’re website today aimed at curbing putting on a really great show anti-gay bullying, the Toronto Brian Burke and we always have, and that Sun reports: will bring people in the end.” “Leafs general manager Lilith Fair raised more than $10 million Brian Burke asked media to shut off their for North American women’s charities cameras before he broke down during his from in three years of operation from speech on gay rights and anti-bullying in 1997 to 1999. front of hundreds of parents, educators and students. Burke was asked Monday morning to help launch a new SEX AND THE Website, MyGSA. CITY 2: ca, which is the first KEEPING THE national resource GAYS COMING dedicated to helping The first Sex lesbian, gay, bisexual, and the City movie transgendered and was a huge hit, questioning (LGBTQ) thanks in part to youth at the Sutton sell-out screenPlace Hotel. ... ‘We ings at all the have to get to a point gay-frequented Scene from Sex and the City 2 where you can go theaters. So it’s to school free of fear,’ Burke said. ‘Fear is a no surprise that writer and director horrible emotion to feel and smaller kids get Michael Patrick King would want to picked on and gay kids get picked on. It’s got repeat the same success with the sequel, to stop.’ The website was created to protect Sex and the City 2, in which Anthony the human rights of LGBTQ Canadians when Marantino (Mario Cantone) marries bullying is still rampant in schools.” Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson). Look also for Tim Gunn, Liza Minnelli, Miley Cyrus and Penelope Cruz Lackluster Sales Bog (well... you gotta have something for the Down Lilith Fair straights). The movie comes to theAs the Lilith Fair prepares to return after aters on May 27. an 11-year hiatus, ticket sales for the festival

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Where Are the Boys? Ask Connie! Great American Beach Party This Saturday By Joey Amato

The free event will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. when a portion of A1A will be transformed into an entertainment onnie Francis still knows how mecca, featuring music, live performances, to make an entrance. Riding in a and activities for the entire family. vintage red Cadillac convertible, Live bands will perform classic hits from the star of the 1960 classic movie Where the 1950s and ’60s throughout the day. In The Boys Are recently returned to Fort addition, guests can participate in an array Lauderdale Beach to announce plans for of activities including hula hoop, limbo and the “Great American Beach Party,” a major special event scheduled for May 29 that will Twister contests, a water balloon toss and a sand castle building competition. celebrate the film’s 50th Anniversary. The event will also feature a Classic Car “We’re honored to welcome Connie Show.Vintage automobiles from the ’40s, Francis back to Fort Lauderdale Beach ’50s and ’60s will line A1A giving beachto mark this historic occasion,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler at the kick-off goers an up close look at more than 50 hot rods, rag tops and muscle cars that made gathering. “It’s a unique way to unveil our the era famous. plans for a one-of-a-kind event that pays A special Reunion Area will be set up where tribute to this film and captures the spirit local high schools, sororities, and fraterniand nostalgia of the 1960s.” The Great American Beach Party with Con- ties can gather to welcome back alumni and nie Francis will take place on Saturday, May 29, reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. The event will be highlighted by a special and will feature a day and evening full of excitappearance by Connie Francis, who will be ing activities on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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presented with an award from Mayor Seiler in recognition of her lifelong contributions as an ambassador for Fort Lauderdale. To top off the evening, event-goers will be treated to a special 50th Anniversary screening of Where The Boys Are presented by the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The movie will be shown on a larger-thanlife screen set in the sand off the corner of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. The film will

run from approximately 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. “With the support of residents, visitors and the local business community, we’re anticipating a tremendous turnout for what promises to be a fun and exciting event that celebrates a special time in Fort Lauderdale’s history,” said Mayor Seiler. For more information, call the event hotline at 954-828-5363.

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gium, or Switzerland. If you already have a dog in your life the store offers a stunning variety of custom collars, and tee shirts. Doggie perfume is also available, in case your pooch has a hot date. Bags in which to carry the puppies are also unusual, some decadent, and all are airline approved despite their “Paris Hilton” appearance. When it’s time to groom your pet you can just click your heels three times and end up at Ruby Clippers! Well, maybe you’ll have to get in your car but the care provided by Jeffrey Forrest and his partner Richard Hyatt will be well worth it. The former New Yorkers had a pet grooming business in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan before selling it and leaving the cold weather behind in 2004. “We’ve been together personally and with the grooming business for 12 years. Richard, however, has been grooming and working with pets for about 35 years,” Forrest told SFGN. Their commitment to the well being of the pets guides the pair.They see anywhere from 40 to 50 pets per week, yet despite the numbers, they epitomize the concept of an owner-

operated business. It’s just Forrest and Hyatt. “What’s special about us is we love the animals.We are kind and gentle with the pets, and our customers appreciate that.We’ve heard horror stories about groomers being abusive. Our clients come running through the door, and jump into our arms when they see us,” said Forrest. He meant of course the dogs and cats, not their owners. Working with so many pets you might think the couple might not have pets at home. This is not the case. At home they have two cats and two Chihuahuas, Tumi, like the luggage company and Button, whom they take to work each morning. “They are a regular fixture here, if we know we’re going out after work we don’t bring them to work with us and our customers instantly ask where they are.” In addition to providing care for dogs in the Fort Lauderdale area, the owners of Ruby Clippers support local charities, such as the Pet Project, and have worked with a local Shi Tzu rescue organization. They believe it is important to support dogs who don’t have their own Dorothy to take care of them.

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behavior has shown that more people report having had sex with both sexes than sex with people of the same sex, there are very few people who publicly say so. Why? Because they fear that if they say they’re bisexual, they will lose their community of support, be it gay or straight. But what if the culture embraced the reality that most people are bisexual, and valued it as the norm? Would supermarket tabloids need to speculate anymore as to whether Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Oprah Winfrey are gay? Would we be spending millions of dollars every year battling over same-sex marriage? Would having gay people serving openly in the military be an issue? And would corporations need to spend so much time and energy educating their employees about the issues facing LGBT issues? In the often but irresponsibly-used acronym LGBT, the B represents the biggest group of employees, but it gets the least attention. Today that makes little sense. Remember, this is coming from a man who identifies as gay and who has made his living speaking and writing mostly about what it is like to be gay. There now needs to be a shift in focus. The same holds true for the T in LGBT. To

begin with, it seems silly to add the T to the acronym if a company isn’t going to give the issue the attention it deserves, but when the subject is discussed it should focus on the common experience of diverse gender expression and not just on the transitioning of one person from male to female, or vice versa. Transsexuals would welcome a broader discussion of the transgender nature of the majority of the population. They know that if their colleagues are able to acknowledge and embrace their own place on the gender continuum, fewer eyebrows will be raised when someone behaves in non-traditional ways, or enters a restroom that feels appropriate to their gender expression. Corporations have for many years been in the forefront of education on these issues. Companies understand that a workplace in which every person feels safe and valued is more likely to attract and retain the best talent, maintain the highest levels of productivity, and effectively market to the widest possible audience. Future educational efforts should include increased emphasis on bisexuality and gender expression to achieve these goals. Doing so will certainly guarantee more buy-in by the largest number of employees.

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Senior Adoption Program Fort Lauderdale, FL – Studies have shown that having a pet can help lower your blood pressure and keep you active. If you’re over the age of 60 and adopt a dog three years of age or older, or a cat six months of age or older, you may qualify for the Senior Scholarship Program at the Humane Society of Broward County. This program lets seniors adopt a dog for just $50 and cats for $35. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from the offer please stop by the shelter located at 2070 Griffin Road, just a block west of I-95. Adoption hours are Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Call 954-989-3977 and press 3 for adoptions or visit www.humanebroward.com. The pet you adopt will be spayed or neutered before going home, given preliminary vaccinations, a microchip and registration, 14 day limited health care courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, a bag of Purina ONE pet food, heartworm test or feline leukemia test and you’ll be getting a friend for life. Photo: Tooger, (ID# 380950) a 12 year young fellow is waiting to be adopted. He was given up when his owner had to go into a nursing home and could not take him along.

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May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com RM Roommates Broward Other

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------------------------------------------------1- $700 DOWNTOWN / SAILBOAT BEND Quiet, small complex. 1BD/1BA. Large walk-in closet, fully carpeted (new 2009). Living room, dining area, kitchen, FREE hot water, NEW A/C, LOW electricity bills, assigned parking, **MOVE-IN SPECIAL** $700/Mo. 954-249-0874 or 513-257-1760 ------------------------------------------------WILTON MANORS AREA 1BR/1BA Cottage with Private Fenced Yard in Gay Complex. Ceramic Tile Throughout, New Kitchen, Pet’s OK. F/L/S $895/Mo. Call Frank 954-816-2566 ------------------------------------------------NE FTL APARTMENTS AVAILABLE - EFFICIENCIES, STUDIOS & 1BDS FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED Walk/bike to beach, shopping, downtown. Pets OK. On-site laundry facility, private patio areas & plenty of off-street parking. $625-$850/Mo. All utilities included. Call 954-520-2353

REN Rentals Oakland Park EAST OAKLAND PARK 1BR/1BA Duplex with nice private patio, tropical landscaping, enclosed yard with pets, near Wilton Manors and beach. East of Dixie Highway. Lots of charm. Pets welcome with approval. Satelite, water, garbage included $795/mo. 954632-6662 ------------------------------------------------EFFICIENCY APT EAST OAKLAND PARK, MINUTES TO WILTON DRIVE Great neighborhood, safe, quiet, Private entrance, 4 large windows. Non-smoker, no pets $700/Mo. plus one month security 954-561-7174

REN Rentals Wilton Manors GARAGE APT FOR RENT Unfurnished 1BD/1BA, private entrance, laundry facilities, pool, privacy fence. $650/Mo. Call 954-401-1726 ------------------------------------------------4 BLOCKS TO WILTON DRIVE AND 2 BLOCKS TO THE NEW GLCC 1BD/1BA, tropical sitting area, tile, safe, quiet, W/D on primases, 1 car parking. $750/Mo. F/S. Call 954-934-8360 ------------------------------------------------WILTON MANORS - HALF A DUPLEX $1095/Mo. Large 2BD/1BA on NE 16th Street: Central AC! W/D, Kitchen w/ big fridge and DW. Nice backyard. No Pool. No Dogs. Please call Yoshi at 954-854-7711. Thanks! ------------------------------------------------MANOR GROVE APT. 1BD/1BA w/ large bedroom and living room, totally refurbished, laminated floors, large walk-in closet, new stove & microwave, pool, parking, bus, $750/Mo. Call 414-331-4017 ------------------------------------------------2 AND 1 BEDROOM APTS NEAR SHOPPES OF WILTON MANORS Huge 2 Bedroom ~ 2 Full Baths~2 Large Walk-in Closets~ Over 1,000 sf of Fully Tiled Living Space~Dishwasher~New Cabinets~Onsite Laundry~Gated Private Complex~Gay Friendly~Small Private Yard~$1,000 Per Month~Wilton Manors 1 Bedroom Apt~Tile Throughout~Conveniently Located near Stork’s or GLCC. Starting at $775 ------------------------------------------------2BD/2BA IN MANOR GROVE Brand new kitchen w/ stainless appliances and granite counter tops and new wood floors, updated bathrooms, available either June 1st or July 1st. $1,250/ Mo. Unfurnished (furnished avail). Call 954-812-8121

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May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

‘OUT’ in the Outdoors continued from page 25

A Charitable Side

per night Sundays-Wednesdays; add water and electricity to your tent site and the rate is $17 per person per day on weekdays and $25 per person per night on weekends. All tent sites are two-night minimums on the weekends, but for every two nights stayed, a third night is offered free. Standard cabins, which have A/C and heat, but no private bath, are $75 double occupancy (1 bed), with two beds and up to four people the rate is $88 per night. Some standard cabins allow pets which cost an additional $10 per night. Deluxe cabins have their own private bathroom and are $110 per night for 2 people sharing one bed. There are a limited number of deluxe cabins that allow pets for a $20-per-night fee. Premium cabins offer all the amenities of the other cabins, plus a kitchenette, a TV and a DVD player. Rates for the Premium cabins are $120 a night. A limited number of theses also allow pets for $20 per night. RV sites which offer full hook up are available at $43.60 a night. “I really encourage anyone—both men and women—to come experience the Sawmill for themselves and then make your opinion about us,” says Sutherland. ”We work really hard to create and environment that gives our guests peace, love and happiness. For many we are a welcome escape from the frantic pace of life in the city. Others come to party and play with friends in a self contained resort where they can do everything from dance to hike to eat a great meal.”

Sawmill is first and foremost a destination about fun and relaxation. But there’s more to the resort than meets the eye. Sawmill runs two different charitable organizations00Sawmill Charities, Inc., a 501c3 corporation, and Camp Divas, a not-for-profit group. According to Sutherland, Sawmill Charities raises money through charity bingo events and a 50/50 every Friday. Additional fundraising activities occur during special event and theme weekends and on holidays. Sutherland says the charity raises about between 15,000-$20,000 a year and award grants are given out every quarter. Former recipients of Sawmill’s generosity include the AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, the Florida Gay Rodeo Association, Harbor House, the Boys and Girls Club, the Suncoast Harvest Food Bank, and even local elementary schools in the Dade City area. The charity was founded in 2006. Those seeking grants should contact Richard Shourrds at 352-583-0664 Camp Divas is made up of a mix of camp members and staff which hold drag shows every two weeks and collect tips to be donated the charity. The Cap Divas also hold special event fundraising throughout the year. Beneficiaries of the grants from Camp Divas are organizations which serve people’s basic needs, things like food, housing, medical needs and other social services. Those seeking grants from Camp Divas should contact Kevin Daniels or Tommy Gagnon by calling the main switchboard number at 952-583-0664. Article courtesy of Watermark.

May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Q Scopes By Jack Fertig

You can change the world, Gemini! In his 84-year orbit Uranus spends seven years in each sign, each defining a period of LGBT history. On May 27 he moves into Aries, signaling a major turning point. DADT should fall soon, but there will probably be some backlash, and that’s just the beginning! ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your entire life is about to turn upside down. In the next seven years you will be even more rebellious than ever, trying new looks and attitudes. Strike the word “never” from your vocabulary and replace it with “not yet.” TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You will experience spiritual epiphanies and great inner changes invisible to others, and probably hard to explain.Your dreams may become more vivid, even electric. Intuitive flashes, disconcerting at first, will come clearer with time. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Prepare to meet a whole new set of friends! As you encounter new political ideas, think them through and look for historical precedents. Idealism needs to be balanced with solid grounding. If you have that, you can change the world. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your career can take a whole new direction. In these crazy, uncertain times you may as well go out on a limb. It could be disastrous not to. To pursue your dreams, lay a solid foundation, plan ahead and go for it! LEO (July 23 – August 22): Crazy times need crazy ideas. Old ideas got us where we are, and you may have the brilliant spark needed to inspire a solution. Study, explore, argue and draw out new perspectives to share with people who need to hear them. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Study the myth of Demeter and Persephone. Although your sign is more like Demeter, you will be dealing with underworlds

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of eros and death. Embrace new insights for their power to heal, cleanse and resurrect. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): All your relationships will turn upside down.You can only hold on to them with an open heart that allows transformation on both sides. Learn to be more strong and independent in order to be a better companion and support. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Be especially careful of headaches, accidents to the head and nervous tics. Even if they seem minor, they could be the beginning of big trouble. Dissatisfaction at work will lead to trouble. Make sure to have a job you really enjoy! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20):The same old stuff is going to get boring. Welcome new creative directions and styles, sports, entertainments, even sexual fun. Consider having children or paying more attention to your inner child. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19):Your domestic situation will start becoming very volatile. Patience, improvisation and rolling with the punches are important at first. Learning to control the situation to your advantage will take time and experience. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18):Your brain is getting ahead of you and can trip you up. Be especially careful in any kind of transit, or any time you open your mouth. A new language, computer skill or something you can start from elementary beginnings will help a lot! PISCES (February 19 – March 19):Whether rags to riches or vice versa, expect big changes in your financial situation. Make a list of what’s important in your life, but keep it in pencil.As reality hits theory your values will change big time.

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his website at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

May 24 , 2010 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com