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Lea DeLaria Out Rage In San Francisco

Emmy winner Lea DeLaria the multi-faceted comedian, actor & jazz musician is returning to San Francisco for one night only on January 18th with her brand new cabaret show "Out Rage" kicking off the 2nd season of programming at The Chan National Queer Arts Center for 2 shows at 6P & 8:30P. Lea will be addressing WTF is happening in the world just 2 days before the inauguration by bringing her Sicilian rage, sharp tongue & musical prowess to the city where she began her career in San Francisco’s Mission District in 1982. DeLaria holds the distinction of being the first openly gay comic on television in America & earning a place in our hearts from her 3 time SAG Award Winning role as Carrie Big Boo Black in the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Joining Lea at The Chan National Queer Arts Center will be featured artists Chris Grasso on piano, Marco Panascia on bass & Shirazette Tinnin on drums. In 2012 I talked with Lea in this exclusive audio interview about her personal commitment is to LGBTQ civil rights, Lea stated, “Everything I’ve done, every step I’ve taken has been to further a positive perception of queers within the world…Someone has to be that person for those little butches out there to see. That one is going to be me every time.” Tickets for DeLaria’s 18+ new cabaret show "Out Rage" at The Chan National Queer Arts Center located at 170 Valencia Street In San Francisco, CA on January 18th range from $36 for rear seats, standard seats are $52 & $77 for premium seating. Here’s our 2012 retro podcast with Lea DeLaria. LISTEN  
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LGBTQ Sin City Classic Sports Festival

The annual Sin City Classic Sports Festival takes place over Martin Luther King Weekend January 16th to 20th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by The Greater Los Angeles Softball Association (GLASA) the festival brings together our community for a weekend of competition & camaraderie with at least 19 sports participating in this annual event presented by Lexus. The Sin City Classic kicks off with the Opening Night Registration Party held at the Flamingo Las Vegas with competitions & nightly social events taking place around the city & concluding the weekend with a Closing Party headlined by Spice Girl, DJ, singer & LGBTQ ally Melanie C spinning on stage at the Brooklyn Bowl. Dr. Jason Peplinski, Sin City Classic Co-Executive Director stated, “The Sin City Classic has become a staple of the LGBTQ+ sports community. Each year we work hard to create a safe space for our athletes to gather for a weekend of competition, fun & mostly importantly community. Melanie C has been an icon & advocate to the LGBTQ+ community since the launch of her career. We can’t imagine a better way to close out the largest LGBTQ+ sports festival in the world than by having Melanie C on stage while thousands of athletes, fans & allies come together to dance the night away after a week packed with competition & camaraderie.” For the past 17 years the tournament has grown to include 24 sports & approximately 10,000 athletes & fans. GLASA created the Sin City Classic in 2008 & remains committed to creating the best experience possible for diverse roster of dedicated athletes who participate & the fans & allies to come to enjoy the festival. 
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Mary Bonauto Presidential Citizen Medal

Mary Bonauto the architect of marriage equality in this country & GLAD Law’s Senior Director of Civil Rights & Legal Strategies was among the 20 individuals receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal in a ceremony at the White House. Mary first fought to legalize marriage equality in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Maine before arguing before the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges which established marriage equality as the law of the land. Bonauto stated, “It is an astonishing honor to receive this recognition & to be in the company of other incredible individuals who have had such a significant impact on the lives of Americans. The Presidential Citizens Medal represents something fundamental: that we each have a role to play in fulfilling our country’s promises of equality, dignity & freedom. I stand alongside so many courageous individuals who fought for the right to marry & others across our nation who share a deep desire that all of our community members be treated with fairness & dignity. This recognition today is a testament to the profoundly positive impact marriage equality has had on individuals, families & communities across our country.” Another attorney & LGBTQ advocate recipient was Evan Wolfson who also was on the forefront for marriage equality. Wolfson concluded, “As we prepare to mark 10 years since the US Supreme Court ruling ensured marriage for same-sex couples nationwide, I’m honored to see the profoundly positive impact that the freedom to marry has had for so many families across the country & for the LGBTQ community & American people as a whole.” Liz Cheney was also honored. Photo Credit John Huet 
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Rev. Richard Emmanuel Exits (AUDIO)

I’m extremely sad to report that my dear friend & visionary Reverend Richard Emmanuel passed on December 28th 2024. I first encountered Richard in the 1960’s when his paintings were on display at his mother’s gallery in Rocky Neck one of the oldest art colonies in the USA where my grandmother also had a gallery in Gloucester, MA. I was so impressed by his work especially after my mother proclaimed “This Boy is an Artist” which determined me to know him better that began our decades-long relationship. When he acquired & founded The Church in 1968 I was involved in his first dramatic production & we participated in heated conversations about spiritual growth & consciousness in pursuit of the meaning of life over the next 6 decades. Emmanuel’s The Church evolved into a "spiritual metaphysical bus stop", meeting house & counseling center for the greater Gloucester community & beyond. We shared each other’s belief systems especially questioning the uncomfortable truths that western religions continue the patriarchal myth that males are superior to the females of the human species. As our relationship developed over the years I thought what a fascinating world this is to have such creative people as Richard around & over my lifetime I realize that no one comes near Emmanuel’s truthful perceptions & insights. Emmanuel always reminded me that no humans escape this planet alive & my world is already profoundly different without him. RIP my friend & enjoy your metaphysical galactic journey. Richard was a frequent guest on OUTTAKE VOICES including our last exclusive audio interview when we talked about “Humanity In Crisis” giving us his brutally honest spin on where our world may be headed. LISTEN  
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OUTTAKE MEDIA 2024 Year End Review

We're closing out 2024 on a high note with over 10 million views throughout on our global network. Thanks to our loyal worldwide audience & contributors for supporting OUTTAKE MEDIA’s mission to always deliver the truth especially all the LGBTQ leaders, filmmakers, actors, authors & allies who participated on OUTTAKE VOICES in '24 now syndicated on over 25+ podcast platforms including the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Cathy Renna, drag impresario & filmmaker Peaches Christ, dancer/actor Jason A. Rodriguez, diva Ann Hampton Callaway, author Rossi, Girls In Wonderland’s Alison Burgos, filmmaker Kristen Lovell, director Stephen Soucy, filmmakers Fawzia Mirza & Andria Wilson Mirza, director Taylor James, actor Kanoa Goo & producer Katie White, filmmaker Tyler C. Peterson, director Marco Calvani, producer Christine Vachon, trans acrobat Toni Cannon, The Dinah’s Mariah Hanson, our VOTE PSA star Reverend Irene Monroe, writer Alexis Stratton & author Molly Booker. We also wish to thank publicists Mona Elyafi at ILDK Media & Lawrence Helman for providing us with fabulous voices. This has been an exceptional year extending our coverage in producing our VOTE PSA Campaign that received over 300K views & we want to give a shout out to director C. Fitz, producer Lissa Forehan & our GBH production team including Terry Quinn Director of Studio Operations, Phil Reilly Set Design & Lighting Director, Howard Powell Cinematographer, Beth Godlin Lillis Post Production Manager, Editor Deb Holland & Juan José Cadena Duenas Studio Operations Manager for making it possible. As we head into the uncertainty of 2025 we've lined up some amazing guests to address LGBTQ & human rights issues globally so stay tuned for exciting new PSA projects in development & more. Wishing Everyone A Safe & Healthy New Year.  LISTEN
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New Book “Magic In The Mess” (AUDIO)

This week I talked with author Molly Booker about her new must-read memoir “Magic In The Mess” available January 14th 2025 on 10/10 Press. In these challenging times it’s crucial to know you’re not alone in navigating through your personal struggles no matter what they might be. By sharing her own intimate account the memoir opens with the vivid moment that epitomized her inner turmoil symbolizing the chaos she sought to hide from the world reminding us all that life’s “mess” is often where the magic begins. Booker masterfully illustrates her inspirational story in this candid exploration of identity, resilience & self-acceptance taking the readers on a journey of transformation & healing. With raw honesty & unfiltered vulnerability Molly shares the challenges of navigating a world filled with societal expectations, gender norms & personal upheaval. From her childhood struggles with perfectionism & belonging to her adult quest for authenticity & love “Magic In The Mess” invites readers to discover their strength amid life’s messiness. Molly Booker is a passionate author, speaker & advocate for authenticity, self-discovery & mental health. As a suicide prevention advocate & champion for our LGBTQ community Molly's background in ministry & personal journey resonate deeply with many. She shares her story to inspire others to embrace their true selves & find joy in life's messiness. As we enter into 2025 this memoir could not be more timely in our unfathomable world. I talked to Molly about what she hopes to accomplish with her memoir “Magic In The Mess” & her spin on our LGBTQ issues. LISTEN  
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Biden Signs Anti-LGBTQ Defense Bill

Despite President Biden’s repeated promises to veto legislation that would enshrine discrimination against our transgender community he has signed the discriminatory NDAA into law. This means that thousands of military families now face loss of medically necessary care for their children. As we reported December 11th Speaker Mike Johnson added a provision in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that blocked healthcare for the transgender children of military servicemembers. This provision is the first anti-LGBTQ federal law enacted since the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. Kelley Robinson HRC President stated, “Military families lay everything on the line for our country. They uproot & move at a moment’s notice, make immense personal sacrifices & often risk their lives in defense of our freedoms. In turn, that sacrifice has been met with disrespect & the use of their children as a political bargaining chip. For them, this law is not about politics – it’s about losing the freedom to make their own health care decisions. Congress & the White House have failed military families. This country’s first anti-LGBTQ+ federal law in almost 30 years disgraces those who have sacrificed so much. We will continue to support, trust & fight for all military families.” U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) concluded, “I trust our servicemembers & their doctors to make the best healthcare decisions for their kids, not politicians.” Every credible medical organization representing over 1.3 million doctors in the United States agrees that age-appropriate health care for transgender & non-binary people is medically necessary & best practice. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 60% of Americans oppose laws that seek to ban access to medically necessary care for transgender youth.
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