Pioneer Gay Activist Frank Kameny Dies

Sad news came yesterday that Franklin Kameny one of the most prominent gay rights leaders died in his home from natural causes at the age of 86. His death came less than a month before a planned celebration of the 50th anniversary of Kameny’s founding of the Mattachine Society of Washington. This was the first gay rights org in the nation’s capital. Last month we talked to Bob Witeck about his commitment to LGBT equality. He talks about his relationship with Kameny & the Mattachine Society being the only org at the time to reach out to in the 1960’s in this exclusive audio byte.

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LGBT National Coming Out Day

Coming OUT is definitely a rite of passage for our LGBT community. We must be visible to be successful in gaining our civil rights. As Harvey Milk said, “Burst down those closet doors once & for all, stand up & start to fight.” National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11th in the USA & Oct.12th in the UK.
My coming out story:
I remember how difficult it was for me. I tossed & turned about telling my parents. Then their was this weekend when my girlfriend & I stayed overnight at my parents beach house. We were playing the game of separate bedrooms. The rooms were divided by the only bathroom in the house. It was early in the morning & I was having work anxieties so I got into bed with Sue to talk about it. Within minutes the door swung open & my Dad on the way to the bathroom caught us in bed together. We weren't doing anything but he knew & ran to tell my Mom.....I was pretty much disowned for a year but they got over it. Before my mom passed-away she said how lucky she was that all her children had found someone to love...:)
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Happy Gay Columbus Day

It’s interesting that many countries celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas which occurred on October 12, 1492 as the real date. The event is celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States, as Día de la Raza in many countries in Latin America, as Discovery Day in the Bahamas, as Día de la Hispanidad & Fiesta Nacional in Spain & as Día de las Américas in Uruguay. These holidays have been celebrated unofficially since the late 18th century & officially in various areas since the early 20th century. Of course in the 21st century we hardly ever celebrate it on the official day so we can enjoy a long holiday weekend. Since 1971 Canadian Thanksgiving has coincided with the observance of Columbus Day in the United States. It seems like somehow the Pilgrims got involved. Of course our Thanksgiving comes later on the last Thursday in November. The Pilgrims landed first in Provincetown as you know. Not the Plymouth Rock scenario. Speaking of P-Town, Women’s Week is taking place there now through October 16th. There are still lots of rooms available if you want to make the scene...:)
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Gay Marriage Is A Conservative Value

The homophobic conservatives conclude their Value Voter Summit in Washington D.C. with a Morning Worship Service led by the top anti-gay hate monger of them all Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action & Family Research Council. As they condemn our LGBT families in their warped perception of conservative values the UK moves closer to marriage equality. Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservative Party has called for marriage equality in the United Kingdom. "President Reagan & the Republican Party expanded upon the achievements of Margaret Thatcher & the Conservative Party. We should now look to the example set by David Cameron in embracing marriage equality. It is the conservative thing to do," stated Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director R. Clarke Cooper.
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Yom Kippur & Our Jewish LGBT Community

Yom Kippur known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest & most solemn day of the year for our LGBT Jewish community. Its central themes are atonement & repentance. Traditionally the holy day is observed with a 25-hour period of fasting & intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services, or spiritual space. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im ("Days of Awe").

We wish our LGBT community strength in their fasting &
joy in the end of their fast at sundown today….:)

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Rachel Maddow Disputes Gay Marriage

In a moment of ivory tower madness MSNBC host Rachel Maddow stated that winning marriage equality would threaten gay culture. She made the comment in the cover story of The Hollywood Reporter. This comes from a 38 year old who doesn’t have kids, is far from the horror that LGBT seniors face unable to collect their deceased spouse of 50 years federal rights, benefits & especially social security. What she should have talked about is that marriage should be a choice for everyone in this country. Once that happens then you can decide whether you are the marrying type. Marriage is a very serious decision. My partner & I have been together 14 years & live in Massachusetts but have not married. However, once the marriage equality passes on the federal level we’ll be the first in line. We understand where Maddow is coming from but she should be a little more careful with her words. Update to Come….:)
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GLAAD Honors Bob Witeck & Wesley Combs

This week GLAAD presented its Amplifier Awards in NYC. These are the honors for the best in LGBT inclusive advertising, marketing & public relations for 2011. Chief Commercial Officer for American Airlines, Virasb Vahidi, presented Bob Witeck & Wesley Combs of Witeck-Combs Communications with the Public Visibility Award in recognition of their careers advocating for LGBT inclusion in all forms of media & marketing. The event was hosted by Manila Luzon from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 & was joined by special guests & honorees including: Tabatha Coffey (Tabatha’s Salon Take Over), Wilson Cruz, Christine Ebersole, Josh Kilmer-Purcell & Brent Ridge (The Fabulous Beekman Boys), recording artist Wynter Gordon, Sonja Morgan (Real Housewives of New York City), New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Anthony Rapp, MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts & Ramona Singer (Real Housewives of New York City).
For the List of Honorees: glaad.org
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