ANO INDEPENDENTU VOICE FOR THE TLESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES January 24, 2014 | Volume XI, Issue 18 Mass Arrests of Gay Men Begin in Nigeria by Mike Andrew for Human Rights previously condemned that 11 men have been arrested in the past Seattle Gay News the legislation. two weeks and charged with belonging to Nigerian police began a mass arrest of At least 11 and as many as 38 people a gay organization but denied that anyone gay men in the northern state of Bauchi, are reported to have been arrested. Police had been tortured. Sharia, or Islamic law, human rights activists reported on January are said to have obtained a list of 168 gay is implemented to different degrees in nine 16. A new law, titled the Same suspects through torture. Doro- of Nigeria’s 36 states. President Jonathan Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, International thy Aken’Ova, director of Nige- is a Christian, but his government is domi- criminalizes same-sex mar- ria’s International Center for nated by Muslims from Nigeria’s northern riage, LGBT organizations, scrutiny falls on Reproductive Health and Sex- states. and anyone working with or African nation ual Rights, told the Associated According to BBC News, one man, Gay State Rep Kept in Closet by LGBT Org? promoting them. The mea- Press that a total of 38 gay men 20-year-old Mubarak Ibrahim, was pun- sure was passed last year, had been arrested, and police ished by a sharia court on January 16, and and Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jona- have put together a list of 168 suspects. two other prisoners have had their trials than secretly signed the law on January Police originally entrapped four gay men by adjourned till January 23. Ibrahim plead- 7, but news that it has been enacted only inviting them over social media to meet for ed guilty to the charges, but said he had Nigerian reached the outside world with reports of sex, then arrested and tortured them until engaged in gay sex as a boy seven years President mass arrests. U.S. Secretary of State John they revealed additional names, she said. ago, and had now stopped doing so. Nev- Goodluck The chairman of Bauchi state Sharia Com- Jonathan Kerry condemned the new law on January ertheless, he was sentenced to 20 lashes 14. The United Nations High Commissioner mission, Mustapha Baba Ilela, confirmed —continued on page 3 Legend of Hercules is Less Than Legendary By Chuck Duncan (they both love the same woman), and Growing up, I remember watching the his father (who is angry about his wife’s Americanized version of the Italian Her- indiscretion… although he doesn’t learn cules movies with Steve Reeves and vari- until much later who the daddy really is), ous other actors playing the mythical hero his stint as a gladiatorial slave who must (and sometimes a completely different fight his way back to Greece, and his sub- character that was renamed Hercules for sequent battle to restore the kingdom and American audiences). They were exciting accept his destiny. at the time and still hold a certain amount It all sounds terribly exciting and… well, TRANSEXUAL of cheesy charm, but in more recent times it’s not, unfortunately. As we’ve grown ac- our mythological heroes have morphed customed to more gritty sword and sandal FETUS into comic book heroes. Sure, we’ve had epics like 300, Immortals and TV’s Sparta- two Clash of the Titans (and one sequel), cus (and even the recent Clash of the Ti- but finding movies about Greek gods these tans had a more realistic grit to them) that days is not easy. are filled with buckets of blood and nude Director Renny Harlin hopes to rec- or nearly nude bodies, The Legend of Her- tify that situation with the release of The cules seems geared more to a family audi- More bread & circuses, please Legend of Hercules starring the appro- ence even with its relentlessly violent – yet priately muscled eye candy that is Kellan oddly bloodless – battles. At one point ear- battle, Herc and Sotiris (Spartacus star each time making one wonder if there is a Lutz. Harlin’s version of the myth is basi- ly in the film, it seems like King Amphitry- Liam McIntyre) battle to the death against longer R-rated version of the film coming cally like a superhero origin story. The film on decapitates a foe in battle, but it turns two opponents who apparently end up on to home video in a couple of months. For shows us Herc’s immaculate conception out he’s just removing the helmet with his spikes at the bottom of the arena. Except kids, it’s great but for adults it leaves you and birth, his rivalry with his older brother sword. During a later hand-to-hand arena the editing cuts away from that violent end wanting more. —continued on page 18

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2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com news // LOCAL Camp Rehoboth this April: Women’s Fest Smooth Sailing on First Equality Cruise

Mark your calendars for Camp Rehoboth her a comic’s comic. By Steve Charing sailed to Port Canaveral and then on to Nas- Women’s Fest, a premier event for the Rehoboth’s Ale House, 15 Wilmington A total of 69 passengers participated in sau and Freeport in the Bahamas before celebration of women and the issues and Avenue, will host a speed dating event that Equality Maryland’s first ever Equality returning. Both Bowling and Rose hosted a topics of interest to them. This event will promises to be a laugh riot. This popular Cruise on January 12-19. Those participat- meet and greet as the ship departed Balti- be held in Rehoboth Beach, women’s venue will also ing were mostly from the Baltimore-Wash- more. They also arranged group gatherings Delaware on April 10-13, feature entertainment on ington region but some came from Penn- including pre-dinner socials and organized 2014. The four-day annual Friday and Saturday eve- sylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. They a ‘red party’ in the Pride’s dance club. festival is filled with events ning by Philly-born guitar- included a diverse group of LGBT folks and Tokyo Derekston of Glen Burnie, Mary- designed to educate, inspire, ist, song writer, and vocalist allies. Carnival donated a portion of the land enjoyed her first cruise. “I’m having and entertain. The Fest also Christine Havrilla. Havrilla group’s proceeds to Equal- a great time,” she said introduces participants to the fuses fantastic guitar work ity Maryland. during its midpoint. “As area and its businesses, and with vocals that can reach Travel arrangements long as people stop ask- supports Camp Rehoboth down inside and grab your were made by Equality ing me to sing.” Tokyo which has been serving the LGBT commu- heart. She combines elements of rock, Maryland’s office manager, was very well received nity in Rehoboth Beach for 23 years. blues, and even country, and she was Vanessa Bowling, who also during a karaoke perfor- Women’s Fest is made possible in part named “One of the top ten indie artists” by owns Vanessa Addrienne mance. by the generous sponsorship of the city’s the Advocate magazine. Travel. She as well as Bowling indicated business community and this year’s event is SheWho is a feminist, women’s (mostly Doug Rose, communica- that she intends to send expanding its offerings of entertainers, au- a cappella), vocal ensemble dedicated to tions volunteer for Equality out surveys about what thors, workshops, sports events, art shows the beauty, power, and importance of wom- Maryland, served as hosts people would like in the and other festivities. Co-chair Dottie Cirelli en’s voices. Founded in 2000, SheWho has for the group and were on way of future cruises and says, “The event organizers strive to keep performed at Sistersingers and National call to answer any ques- ports-of call. The Equal- the Fest affordable while targeting timely is- Women’s Music Fest, as well as many lo- tions that had arisen. ity Cruise’s maiden voy- sues related to body, mind and spirit.” cal venues and events in the Philadelphia The cruise took place age went well so there is The four-day festival begins with a area. They sing to celebrate women, to aboard the aptly named optimism that the size of Thursday, April 10 evening dance party at express their diverse experiences of spirit, Carnival Pride, which de- the group will significantly the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference and to promote social change and justice. parted from Baltimore. It I t was a gay old time! increase. t Center. Entertainment will be provided by lo- SheWho will perform Saturday afternoon of credit: Steve Charing cal talent and popular vocalist Viki Dee. Mix- the Fest at the Camp Rehoboth Community ing the dance music will be Rehoboth’s own Center. DJ Nan. The music delivered by these two Look for more information about the artists is guaranteed to get you out of your four days and evenings of entertainment, seats and onto the dance floor. And after you workshops, sports events, author’s read- dance, let us entertain you all weekend long. ings, art shows, and fun activities. The Lynda Dee American country-music artist and gay Camp Rehoboth website (Camprehoboth. rights activist Chely Wright headlines the com) will have information about registering Attorney At Law musical entertainment. Wright rose to fame for Women’s Fest 2014 beginning February Serving the Gay Community Since 1981 as a commercial country singer, and in 1994, 1, 2014. t the Academy of Country Music named Chely Top New Female Vocalist of 1995. In May • Criminal 2010, Chely Wright released her eighth al- • Traffic bum, Lifted off the Ground, and made history M ass Arrests of Gay Men by being the first country music star to come • DWI Begin in Nigeria out publicly as gay. Her journey is document- – continued from page 1 • MVA Hearings ed in the memoir Like Me. Chely will perform for Camp Rehoboth Women’s Fest on Fri- • Estate Planning day night, April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Rehoboth and a fine of $30. BBC correspondent • Wills Beach Convention Center. Ishaq Khalid said the whipping was imme- Comedian Karen Williams will perform diately carried out in the packed courtroom, • Powers of Attorney her comedic magic on Saturday evening, with Ibrahim • Personal Injury April 12 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel. She’ll stretched out also host a comedy bingo game on Satur- on a bench. • Automobile Accidents day afternoon. Curve magazine calls Wil- Ibrahim • Worker’s Compensation liams “a laugh riot!” The Sydney Morning “screamed Herald proclaims that Karen Williams is “fe- in pain while • Family Law and Divorce rociously funny, with perfect pace, timing, being lashed, • Second Parent Adoptions and structure.” Karen is a comic master, but was able to walk afterwards,” Khalid gifted actor, talented writer, and inspira- said. Ibrahim told BBC that “he was re- 201 N. Charles Street, Suite 2300 • Baltimore, MD • 21201 tional lecturer. Armed with her “healing with lieved that Judge Nuhu Muhammad had humor” philosophy, Karen is a modern-day been lenient on him and had not sentenced Offices: 410-332-1170 • Fax 410-836-0288 alchemist, whose audiences revel in her ca- him to death,” the maximum possible sen- [email protected] • www.lyndadeelaw.com thartic laughter, and whose peers consider tence under sharia law. t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 3 beyond the beltway compiled by Jim Becker senior staff attorney in the South Central civil lawsuits. “It allows people to live free the tone for an administration that will not office, called the decision an interesting, according to their faith,” Yarbrough said accept discrimination in any form, and one conservative opinion. He said he thought during the committee hearing. Sen. Katie that will work tirelessly to ensure all Virgin- Federal judge the Oklahoma ruling would be easier for an Hobbs, a Democrat from Phoenix, noted ians have equal opportunity in the work- appeals court to uphold than the Utah rul- that the proposal could have an impact place, no matter their backgrounds, race, rules Oklahoma ing. He said Oklahoma might try to consoli- on other peoples’ rights. “When someone religion, or whom they love.” date the cases so it would have input in the enters the marketplace, other people have A former Democratic National Commit- marriage ban Utah case, which is already in the courts. rights, too,” she said. tee chair and ally of the Clintons, McAu- Utah may or may not want Oklahoma in- Testifying against the bill, Rebecca liffe made LGBT rights one of his signature void volved because it would slow down the Wininger, president of the statewide LGBT campaign issues against Republican can- case. Both states are in the 10th Circuit, so human rights group Equality Arizona, not- didate and former Virginia Attorney Gen- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma’s a decision in either case would affect both. ed that New Mexico has a human rights eral Ken Cuccinelli. In contrast, Cuccinelli LGBT community celebrated after U.S. Upton, who has appeared in Kern’s court, act, which does not allow LGBT discrimi- used his last hours in office to issue a part- District Judge Terence Kern on January called him an attorney’s dream judge — or- nation. Arizona does not have such a law, ing anti-Gay opinion. “[A) Governor may 14 declared the ganized and fair. He said the opinion re- Wininger said. “Discrimination is not pro- not direct or require any agency of state state’s consti- flected none of the judge’s personal views. tected for our community in Arizona,” she government to allow same-sex couples tutional ban on Kern based his decision on three Supreme said. “That is the glaring difference be- to receive joint marital status for Virginia same-sex mar- Court cases and quoted from them. The tween New Mexico and Arizona.” Tory An- income tax returns,” Cuccinelli wrote in a riage illegal. first was Romer v. Evans, which overturned derson, of the Secular Coalition of Arizona, statement dated January 10. The opinion Scott Hamilton, a Colorado constitutional amendment pre- said her group that represents atheists and is non-binding, however, and Cuccinelli’s executive direc- venting local governments from offering agnostics, also oppose the bill, fearing that successor, Democrat Mark Herring, was tor of Cimarron nondiscrimination protections. Next was it would allow discrimination in hiring and sworn in on January 11 along with McAu- Alliance, Cen- Lawrence v. Texas, which overturned the providing services and benefits. (Echo liffe. (Seattle Gay News – Mike Andrew at tral Oklahoma’s sodomy law. The Windsor case decided Magazine – Glenn Gullickson at Echomag. Sgn.org) largest LGBT last June also played an important part in org) equality organi- this ruling. “The U.S. Constitution prevent- zation, said the ed the federal government from treating community held state-sanctioned opposite-sex marriages Houston impromptu par- differently than state-sanctioned same-sex Virginia U.S. District Judge ties, but they marriages,” he wrote. (Dallas Voice – Da- mayor marries Terence Kern decided not to vid Taffet at Dallasvoice.com) governor bars have a rally until longtime spouse marriages actually begin. “Yesterday was anti-LGBT explosive,” Hamilton said. “People were so in California excited.” Arizona bill discrimination Gov. Mary Fallin was displeased with Palm Springs, California – Houston May- the ruling, she said, because 75 percent of could ok LGBT Richmond, Virginia – Only hours after be- or Annise Parker married her life partner the state’s voters passed the amendment. ing sworn in as Governor of Virginia, Terry of 23 years, Kathy Hubbard, on January “I support the right of Oklahoma’s voters to bias based on McAuliffe signed an executive order ban- 16 in Palm Springs, the Houston Chronicle govern themselves on this and other policy ning discrimination against LGBT Virgin- reported. The ceremony, held at sunset at matters,” she said in a statement. “I am religion ians. “By virtue of the authority vested in a private home, was attended by a small disappointed in the judge’s ruling.” Hamil- me as governor, I hereby declare that it is group of family and friends of the couple, ton said that was the same logic used after Phoenix, Arizona – A lesbian couple’s the firm and unwavering policy of the com- including Parker’s mother and Hubbard’s interracial marriage, which was opposed successful discrimination lawsuit against monwealth of Virginia to assure equal op- sister, according to a statement from Park- nationally by about the same percentage, photographers in New Mexico has prompt- portunity in all facets of state government,” er’s office. became legal. He expects the state to ap- ed a state senator to propose legislation the order, issued January 11, said. “The “This is a very happy day for us,” said peal. that could prevent a similar lawsuit in Ari- foundational tenet of this executive order is Parker, the first openly gay mayor of a ma- Ken Upton, Lambda Legal supervising zona. Sen. Steve Yarbrough, a Republi- premised upon a steadfast commitment to jor U.S. city. “We have had to wait a very can from Chandler, proposed the legisla- foster a culture of inclusion, diversity and tion known as the Religious Freedom Bill, mutual respect for all Virginians.” McAu- which would allow businesses to decline liffe’s predecessor, Republican Governor These news notes have been compiled, services based on religious beliefs. Oppo- Bob McDonnell, refused to issue a similar with permission, from the online version nents of the legislation say that it would al- order when he assumed office, but prior of various newspapers and other web low discrimination against members of the Democratic governors Tim Kaine and Mark sites. We thank these publications for LGBT community and others who might be Warner – now Virginia’s U.S. Senators – allowing us to bring you their news sto- at odds with a business owner’s religion. also signed nondiscrimination orders. ries. Usually the reports have been sig- The bill passed its first hurdle on Jan. For the first time in Virginia’s history, nificantly edited and you can read the 16 when it got a “do-pass” recommenda- gender identity and expression join sexual full story by going to the web site men- tion from the Arizona Senate’s Committee orientation among the prohibited bases for tioned following the item. Comments on Government and Environment, with discrimination. “My administration is com- are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker five Republicans voting for the bill and mitted to keeping Virginia open and wel- and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride two Democrats against. SB 1062 amends coming to all who call our commonwealth Media. an existing statue and would allow a free home,” said McAuliffe after signing the di- Kathy Hubbard and exercise of religion claim as a defense in rective. “Executive Order Number 1 sets Houston Mayor Annise Parker marry

4 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com beyond the beltway long time to formalize our commitment to each other. Kathy has been by my side for Texas states’ constitutionally established powers more than two decades, helping to raise a from the arbitrary overreach of unelected family, nurture my political career and all of congressman bureaucrats.” the other ups and down and life events that The bill has 28 co-sponsors, 11 of which come with a committed relationship.” Late files ‘State are from Texas, including Rep. John Carter January 16 she tweeted: “I am privileged to (R-Round Rock), who will face openly gay now be the wife of the woman I have loved Marriage veteran Louie Minor in November for his for more than 2 decades. I couldn’t be hap- seat. Minor is running unopposed in the pier. We said our vows today.” The Rev. Defense Act’ Democratic Primary. The bill has been en- Paul Fromberg administered the vows. dorsed by several anti-gay organizations, He is a friend of the couple and partner Washington, D.C. – New legislation filed including the Family Research Council, of Parker’s longtime political consultant by anti-gay Texas Congressman Randy National Organization for Marriage, Ethics Grant Martin, formerly of Houston. From- Weber aims to prevent the federal gov- and Religious Liberty Commission and the berg and Martin now live in San Francisco. ernment from recognizing same-sex mar- Former state District Judge Steve Kirkland riages in states that don’t recognize their and Mark Parthie, who are longtime friends marriages. Weber (R-Friendswood) filed and business partners of Parker and Hub- the State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 bard, served as witnesses. January 16 was on Jan. 9. The measure would require a the couple’s 23rd anniversary. couple’s place of residency to be verified Parker had previously said that she as one of the 17 states or Washington, would not get married until the union was Miss Ebony D.C. that has marriage equality. The U.S. legal in Texas, including as recently as Supreme Court’s ruling in June found Sec- June, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck was recognized for his work to help to edu- tion 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage down the federal Defense of Marriage Act. cate doctors and staff about HIV and AIDS. Act unconstitutional, requiring the federal Speaking in November, however, it was Morrie’s sister, Millye Carter Blood- government to recognize all same-sex clear the mayor had reflected on the impact worth, said her brother began doing drag in marriages in the country. But the law still of the verdict. “At some point I fully intend Chicago on Halloween 1967, and was one allows states to decide whether to allow to marry her,” Parker said. “I will say that of the few African-American drag queens their gay citizens to marry or not. Texas Congressman Randy Weber when the Supreme Court ruling came down, when he started performing. Carter Blood- Weber said in a statement that the leg- the first person to call me was my youngest worth, a transgender woman and gay rights islation was introduced in an attempt to U.S. Conference on Catholic Bishops. But daughter, who said, ‘Does this mean you’re pioneer, shared a close relationship with uphold the 10th Amendment, which allows it has little chance of passage with a Demo- going to go out and marry mommy now?’ her brother. “I want people to realize he was states to govern themselves on issues un- cratic majority in Senate that a few months And I said, ‘Well it doesn’t exactly mean a trailblazer, a pioneer, a fundraiser and a related to the federal government. “For too ago approved the Employment Non- that because it doesn’t change everything.’ friend,” she said. “He couldn’t have been all long, however, the Federal Government Discrimination Act, which would prohibit But, you know, I also am conscious of the of those things without Miss Ebony.” has slowly been eroding state’s rights workplace discrimination based on sexual messages I send to my own kids.” Parker Morrie did fundraisers for Joshua Tree by promulgating rules and regulations orientation and gender identity. Jennifer and Hubbard met in 1990 when Hubbard, Feeding Program, Aunt Rita’s Foundation, through federal agencies,” Weber said. “I Daniel, chair of Southeast Texas Stonewall a tax consultant, stopped by Parker’s Mon- the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association and the drafted the ‘State Marriage Defense Act of Democrats, said she doesn’t expect the bill trose bookstore, Inklings, looking for cli- Imperial Court of Arizona. Miss Ebony held 2014’ to help restore the 10th Amendment, to go anywhere. Instead, she said Weber ents. They have two daughters and a son, titles such as Miss National Gay Rodeo, affirm the authority of states to define and filed it to appeal to his extremely conserva- and their goddaughter lives with them. Miss Gay Chicago and Countess for Reign regulate marriage, as well as, provide tive voter base and bring up LGBT issues (Dallas Voice at Dallasvoice.com) I of the Imperial Court of Arizona. He regu- clarity to federal agencies seeking to de- when one of the Democratic challenges, larly appeared in Pussy LeHoot’s shows termine who qualifies as a spouse for the Donald Brown, is openly gay. “It’s purely at Charlie’s and performed in Phoenix and purpose of federal law. By requiring that political,” Daniel said. “He’s trying to get Tucson. Kevin McSweeny, who performs the federal government defer to the laws the conservatives riled up about the elec- t Arizona LGBT as Pussy LeHoot, said he shared laughs of a person’s state of legal residence in tion. It’s purely a publicity stunt.” (Dallas with Carter during road trips to Flagstaff, determining marital status, we can protect Voice – Anna Waugh at Dallasvoice.com) communities Las Vegas, Reno and Albuquerque. “She was definitely a character. I don’t know if mourn death of I ever have or will meet anyone like her again,” McSweeny said. Richard Stevens, TYRE’S REPAIR Miss Ebony who performs as Barbra Seville, said Cart- Quality Workmanship er’s art of storytelling and classy, lady-like AUTO Phoenix, Arizona – Morrie Carter, a be- persona set him apart as a performer. “Ms. loved drag entertainer known as Miss Ebo- Eb has left a legacy of kindness, grace ny Morrie died of cancer on Dec. 31 at the and dignity. She passed the way she lived, age of 77. He was born Sept. 6, 1936, and on her terms and with elegance and dig- 410.252.8001 grew up in St. Louis. He served as a medic nity,” Stevens said. Carter was named to 24/7 Towing 410-583-8888 in the U.S. Army, and then lived in Chicago. Echo Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Voted Baltimore’s Best Auto Repair – City Paper 2000 He came to Phoenix in 1973. For 27 years, Donations can be made in Carter’s name he worked as a nurse at the Phoenix Bap- to the Phoenix Shanti Group, Aunt Rita’s Next to Timonium Business Park Lightrail Stop tist Hospital, where he was instrumental in and Joshua Tree. (Echo Magazine – Laura creating the Valley’s first AIDS ward. He Latzko at Echomag.com) 1955 GreeNSPriNG Drive

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 5 NEWS // EAStern panhandle w.v.

Martinsburg: Biggest Little Town in the Panhandle candles and lye soaps. The Queen Street Gallery offers antique posters and maps By Marla Seymour turning onto 81, you will reach the first ex- recovering from the havoc wreaked during and a framing service. The West Virginia By now, you are well-acquainted with my its for streets in Martinsburg, W.V. those years. Glass Outlet is a great shop for collectors overview of all of the little quirky towns of Martinsburg is the governmental seat The Berkeley County Historic Society of antique glassware. West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Per- for Berkeley County. It was founded in is housed in the “Belle Boyd” house. The And Martinsburg has a lively arts com- haps, I have even “put off” those of you 1778 by General Adam Stephen of the U.S. building was constructed as a family home munity. The Berkeley Arts Council (Berke- more attuned to a middle-American inter- Continental Army, and many of the older in 1853 by Benjamin Reed Boyd, in the leyartswv.org) is housed at 116 North est in chain restaurants, large LGBTQ homes in the area predate the Revolution- Greek Revivalist style. His daughter, Marie Queen Street and shares space with the bars, malls, and “such” (as we say, here- ary War. The B&O Railroad reached the Isabelle (later, Belle) became a spy for the for-profit Berkeley Art Works Gallery. abouts). Well, my friends, the Eastern Pan- town in 1842. A rail “roundhouse” was built Confederacy, and was arrested, tried, and Some of the displays in the gallery in the at the rail sta- convicted (En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_ next few months include a quilt show and tion, and serves Boyd) by the Union. The home was saved a juried exhibit entitled “Art and Earth.” In as an historic from the wrecking ball in 1992 by this his- addition, every second Friday there are landmark and torical society. poetry readings on the premises. museum today. But let’s talk of what gay fellows like, Once you have spent a delightful day (And, there is shall we? First, find Queen Street (not a exploring Martinsburg’s downtown, be sure still rail service typo!). Exit I-81 onto 15 East, or West King to head out on 81 N… and stop at the LGBT – although no Street, heading east (one and the same). bar/cafe called simply “The Club,” located at longer from the King Street eventually intersects Queen 5268 Williamsport Pike, several miles north roundhouse – Street. Now. Your choice. Turn left onto of the town of Martinsburg. Opened to Washington, Queen Street for some sweet little antique, from 6 p.m. till 3 a.m., six days a D.C.) Along arts and crafts and retail shop experiences week, this establishment is a real winner! In addition to Un-malled with commerce or turn right for more of the same and, as came troubling Queen Street becomes residential, to see a lovely bar, a seating handle has an offering for you, too! Warn- times, however. Since the town rested some of the most gorgeous Greek Reviv- area (complete with ing, though: it is well-seasoned with the upon the North/South divide, the national al and Victorian Grande Dame homes sofas), a disco-like regional penchant for oddness. identity of this town changed no less than one has a chance to see, anywhere. dance floor and From Baltimore, head due west on I-70, 50 times during the years of our Civil War. And they, as those a bil- south on I-81, and within 15 minutes of In some ways, the town’s commerce is still homes go, are not very expensive. But, I digress… 9619 Stauffer Road about Martins- Walkersville, MD burg. Martinsburg’s smallish down- (301) 845-2705 town is packed [email protected] with goodies. One of its best shops is Owned and Operated by: a chocolatier! De- Kimbrey Havens Fluri’s Fine Choco- lates has won first The Roundhouse – of B&O Railroad fame place in the Candy A Recreational Homestead for and Confections category of the America’s liards room, The Club has an outdoor area Food and Beverage Trade Show. Not that that is actually larger than the indoor one. Your Best Friend you would care, once you entered the Set up with its own bar, speakers, horse- “shop.” It is easily twice and maybe three shoe area, and scads of picnic tables in times the size of most candy stores. It has nice weather, this is the place to be. There Offering Supervised, a very large plate-glass window into the are often “theme” nights, so be sure to manufacturing area of the store, where, at check (Theclubwv.com) before you attend. Off-leash Daycare certain hours, you can see the chocolates I have never seen a LGBT (mixed) bar with and Boarding for Dogs being made. such a wide appeal. In addition to all of The restaurants of note, surrounding this, the bar has alcohol “specials” on the the small downtown, are “Good Natured” weekends. I have had a $3 Stella Artois Prices Include All Amenities on Raleigh Street (vegetarian cafe and at this establishment. And they serve pub market), the Blue and White Grill (open food that is actually quite good – they make Shuttle Transport Available only for lunch) on Queen Street, Casa Vi- their own potato chips. And no one can ac- sone Italian Bistro (located on North Queen cuse The Club of not caring! If you find Street – the chef is from Florence, Italy), yourself in no safe state to drive (or if the NOW ACCEPTING and the King Street Coffee and Tobacco bartender finds you so), there is a friendly RESERVATIONS Emporium – although I am not exactly cer- motel not two blocks from The Club. And tain that last is strictly “restaurant.” the employees of the Club will see that you There are other small shops of a “crafty” are safely “put up” for the night. nature, including a place called Mel’s Visit Martinsburg and have some real, www.ADogsHaven.com @ /ADogsHaven Smells, specializing in soy and scented unhurried fun. t

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ans. He has spent his entire life States like Florida that continue to be stom- ally proud to call home, a place for which I Too Close to Home in Florida, and with the excep- ach-wrenchingly short sighted on many public have so much love, has no love for my fiancé tion of my time living in Ohio, Argentina, and policies unintentionally incent educated pro- and me. By Brandon L. Hensler Bolivia, I have spent most of my life in South fessionals to do more than go out of state to This tale is not about being a Democrat Florida has an unfortunate history of being Florida. In fact, we are rooted mere miles marry. Many understandably move elsewhere or a Republican, an independent or Tea Party behind the eight ball on contemporary social from the hospital where I was born and my without looking back, and more still never member, a conservative or a liberal, or even issues. But never before has it so deeply and mother worked as a nurse in the 1970s. Un- move here to begin with. And that includes what most Americans are – middle of the personally affected me. fortunately, we will not be able to get married major corporations that will not consider relo- road. It is about being human and demon- Proponents of inequality have torn apart here. It is a shame that we will have to travel cating to the Sunshine State with this dark veil strating kindness and tolerance toward oth- the seams of our nation since its founding, a great distance to get married. But this is not of intolerance overshadowing us. The Florida ers. It is about recognizing the reality that our creating a world with unequal classes of peo- just a tale of inequality and hurt feelings. We legislature has the chance to do the right relationships exist and our love and commit- ple. Today, the deafening roar of inaction by are not the only ones who lose. Florida loses thing for its people before the courts force it ment is real and deserving of the same recog- the Florida legislature to legalize marriage be- too. to catch up with the rest of the country. nition as different sex married couples. tween same-sex couples is akin to this state’s Since Florida does not recognize our Even the U.S. military, frequently consid- There is no way around it. I am irate. I am previous missteps when it comes to treating love, we are forced to travel to a state that ered a sign of changing times if not a bell- hurt. Millions of Americans are. But right here humans with a sun-kissed touch of humanity, does, spending countless hours researching wether, has embraced equality by repealing and right now, it cannot be about any of that but this time – today – the fight has reached the best venues, caterers, bartenders, and the ludicrous “Don’t ask don’t tell” policy, and for me either lest I allow the Florida Legisla- my front door step. the perfect officiant, everything it takes – in- by beginning to extend benefits to same-sex ture to rob us of the joy of celebrating our love On June 21, 2013, my now-fiancé and I cluding the tens of thousands of dollars – to partnerships that different sex couples have and getting married. became engaged, ushering in a tidal wave make our special day the best it can be. To long taken for granted. In fact, the Depart- Instead, we are looking at New York, Il- of untroubled emotions – felicitations from make it “perfectly us.” Multiply that by the ment of Defense now recognizes all same- linois, Massachusetts, California, D.C., and our families, friends, and coworkers, and of many other same-sex couples that are flee- sex marriages – one very positive step for- even Iowa to find the perfect place to get mar- course the daunting task of planning our wed- ing Florida to get married, taking countless ward toward equality in our nation. ried in front of our loved ones. And lately, my ding. We cannot wait to celebrate our devo- dollars and jobs away to other states, and it But, Florida, we love you too much to give eyes are wandering towards one of the most tion to one another – our monogamy and un- becomes clear to see that Florida is the real up on you. As appealing as Boston, Chicago, recent states to catch up with the right side of wavering mutual support – and stand before loser in this scenario. But this tale is not solely San Diego, and the nation’s capital may be history… Aloha! t our closest relatives and friends to share our about economics either. to us, we choose to stay and work toward a Brandon L. Hensler is the former director love and life-long commitment to the good, These archaic and unpopular postures better future for the family we are building. of communications for the ACLU of Florida the bad, and even the inevitable ugly. by an out-of-touch legislature negatively im- I am not going to sugar-coat it though. It is and holds a master’s of science in conflict Both my fiancé and I are native Floridi- pact our great state’s image without doubt. acutely painful that the place that I am gener- analysis from Nova Southeastern University.

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health insurance who are irritated that a few cents of their premium might be used to cover the cost of a transitioning person. But those are probably the same lot that Rational would complain that some of “their” money T-hought goes to birth control too. Newsflash -- The Sharon Brackett nature of insurance is that you are pooling resources to limit your risk, not to decide who else gets coverage and for what is- sues. Taxes are the same way. You cannot Smooth choose where your money gets spent; you elected people to make those decisions. Criminal And so here we are with Ms. Kosilek who appears to have succeeded (pending This past week there was a revival of an any additional appeals) in getting her sur- issue regarding who should get what treat- gery paid with public funds. This sends a bit ment for trans issues in the prison system. of a contrarian message to trans people ev- In case you are unaware of the particulars erywhere I think. Unlike the character of So- it covers a transgender inmate incarcerated phia Burset, played by (Imdb.to/1cMshNA) for murdering her spouse. Michelle Kosilek in Orange is the New Black, Kosilek is tran- was sentenced to life in prison for murdering sitioning in prison, whereas Cox’s character her spouse in 1990. Kosilek has demanded is in prison for credit card fraud which was that the state of Massachusetts provide tax- used to fund her surgery before entering payer funded reassign- prison. The difference ment surgery and the here is striking to me. First Circuit Court of Ap- “In the U.S. if you Clearly Sophia would peals has agreed (Bit. are trans and need be miffed. She is in ly/1muY8dN) with her prison because she in a decision against the medically necessary could find no other state. The court deter- way to finance her mined that the Massa- treatment it is a surgery and Kosilek is chusetts Department of complete crapshoot.” getting it for “free” be- Corrections was deny- cause she is in prison. ing her essential medi- I am miffed too. cal care in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s If we as a nation had come to grips with Eighth Amendment protection against cruel proper and appropriate health care for all and unusual punishment. this would be a non-issue. In the U.K. the So in a nutshell Kosilek can get state- National Health Service covers trans care, funded treatment but law-abiding trans per- including surgery. I am not suggesting that sons who do not have comprehensive trans a person in the U.K. does not have to go coverage in their insurance plans are out of through the ringer to get the surgery. Most luck. Those folks get to pay out of pocket certainly they do. But in the end, it is free. So for the surgery that is as equally “medically if Kosilek was in prison there I think this might necessary” as that of Ms. Kosilek. So you be a non-issue. And so there is the rub. might forgive me as a person who had to In the U.S. if you are trans and need med- cough up the dough myself for my needs ically necessary treatment it is a complete out of my own pocket for saying WTF? And crapshoot. Even with Obamacare. If you are yes this is a bit of a contrarian view on the fortunate enough to have a job, that has in- subject but bear with me here for a bit. surance, that includes comprehensive trans Let me preface this by stating up front, care then you are good shape. Missing any I am not an attorney. Nor do I play one on of those prerequisites and you are on your TV. But I think I can speak to the “optics” own. And given the nature of missing any of of this matter in a social context. There are those items you are talking about having to many who will say that a convicted mur- save up the tens of thousands of dollars for derer should have no expectation of receiv- your treatment. That is hard to do without a ing GRS (gender reassignment surgery). job. Unless of course you would just rather In most cases those arguments are wrong commit a crime and go to prison and then it is but not for the right reasons. They will make covered magically. statements about things being optional, or a The bottom line: Kosilek should get what- lifestyle or elective in some way. ever treatment she needs. But so should the I know that such views are pretty much thousands of other trans people who need balderdash but you will hear those argu- those same services. Employed or not, in- ments made with respect to trans persons sured or not, covered or not, that lack of cov- everyplace. There are folks who have erage for all is what is really criminal here. t 8 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com THINKING OUTLOUD REAL TRANS TALK: Heads or Tails BY Vann Michael pen and we stopped talking, the house would Real Trans Talk was recently granted the op- fill with an eerie quietness and coldness until portunity to sit down and talk to a local cis- the next ‘shift,’making matters more mind bog- gender female who identifies as a lesbian and gling. whose partner identifies as male but was as- There was no push for people to under- signed female at birth. In the “Other Side of the stand the difference between sex, gender, and Coin” she painted a vivid picture of the dark, orientation at the time. The documentaries lonely moments leading up to one of the scari- we watched did not make this clear distinc- est revelations of her life: that her wife may be tion and in the African-American LGBT com- transgender and they are totally unaware! The munity the dialogue had not started. Then it quiet discorded picture finally had a frame, but happened! We were talking and they said, “I now the deeper questions emerged, an over- have something to tell you.” A little part of me whelming fear began to settle in and a very jumped up and down on the inside. “I think I’m important question stood out for her beyond transgender.” Without hesitation I responded all others, “What does this make me?” calmly but confidently, “I know.” From 2005 She recounts: I to 2011, all of the quiet could not help but think, tears, frustration, wor- “I am losing my wife! If ries, and unknowns she is a man then what culminated in this one am I going to do? How moment. do I tell someone that I instantly became they may be transgen- their biggest supporter. der when this is some- Since we were already thing that someone self- using their preferred identifies?” I remember name I encouraged once they were hang- them to change their ing out with friends and name. To see my part- mentioned packing and one of them asked, ner happy really made me hopeful. We talked “Are you trans?” I will never forget their re- about surgeries, health concerns, and the sponse, face appeared confused and sur- cost to transition. Then it hit me, I wanted to prised, and they answered with confidence, be supportive but I did not want to lose ev- “No.” I understood but the group did not. erything, meaning I did not want their breast I quietly retreated into my thoughts be- gone. I knew they represented the last familiar cause I remember when they shared with me thing to me within this new world I was about that sometimes they would like to be able to to enter. Changing the pronoun proved diffi- just ‘do it’ whenever they felt like it and not cult for me so I used his name and it became have to strap up. This further confirmed my easier as I saw the physical changes taking inclinations, however it was painful to see place. someone unknowingly feel conflicted about Like a world wind he became active in a their identity with no one to help either one of new community, finding support feeling better us. My anxieties grew, while in my quiet mo- about himself and I sought my own supports; ments, I pondered how to prepare. The only there were little to none. He’d forgotten about problem was that I did not know what to pre- me; again, I was alone and really needed an pare for so I lived in limbo, in secret from the experienced person to accompany me during world who perceived us as a ‘regular’ lesbian this part of the journey. I thought I could do couple and from my sometimes estranged life this but I had to really look at what I needed partner. and how I really felt about the new hair growth, In my best judgement I watched, wait- new body chemistry, more muscle mass, ed and continued to act as if nothing had and the conversation always about ‘trans is- changed. However, each year of our marriage sues’ and to top it off am I a lesbian? Are we felt like a cataclysmic shift. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. straight? He is a man but I am not straight Hyde, sometimes we communicated well, tak- and one day I blurted out, “You are going to ing care of my whole person. We would talk trans me to death!” That’s when I told him that about their different childhood and teenage I thought I could coast through this, ‘transition- life experiences. The inner burden seemed to ing’ process but I needed more. Taking a real ease for the both of us with each discussion. look at my emotions and loss I suggested that Truthfully, sometimes I felt excited for them to we start couples counseling. I wanted to want figure out who they were even though I felt like to make the relationship work, but I couldn’t I was moving closer to losing someone that I help but think about all of the stories I heard loved. The feeling was overwhelming. I was about ‘trans’ relationships being unsuccessful. scared, unsure about what would happen and The children were taking this in stride, but I the uncertainty was unbearable. Then, just couldn’t find my place. I didn’t know this new like that, miraculously something would hap- person. t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 9 THINKING OUTLOUD

outreach while they’re in prison, but there’s also a much larger public-health issue at stake here. These are people who are going to come out of prison, and prevent- Mood ing the spread of HIV in prison becomes a large community issue once these men Swings return home.” Wyatt O’Brian Evans Currently, nearly 1.7 million persons are in the federal prison system. And at current incarceration rates, one in three black men will be in prison at some point Sex in Prison in their lives. Rowell-Cunsolo surveyed 63 black inmates at one of the largest maxi- The other day, my assistant brought to my mum-security male prisons in the U.S., in- attention an alarming article from a recent quiring about their sexual behavior within edition of Sciencedaily.com According to that institution. Two-thirds of that facility’s the piece entitled, “Sex prevalent in pris- prisoners were black; most of the study’s on incarcerated black men report, posing participants were married with at least one challenges for HIV prevention, treatment,” child. Black men – vastly overrepresented within Over the past ten years, prison-based our prison system – make up a high per- HIV research has found that only about centage of HIV-positive inmates. There- half of American facilities offer HIV test- fore, according to the publication, these ing. “There are some prison systems that Rich drama. Intrigue. Masculine romance. individuals pose an infection risk not only distribute condoms or have a needle ex- to other inmates, but to members of their change program to prevent the spread of Erotically-charged situations. Unexpected twists and turns. communities once they’re released. HIV, but for the most part this isn’t done be- These ingredients make "RAGE!" one steamy, HOT page-turner! “While sex is pro- cause its seen as sup- hibited in U.S. prisons, Russian roulette for porting behavior that’s Purchase your copy exclusively at www.wyattevans.com sexual encounters are explicitly against the commonplace and few black male inmates rules in prison,” Row- inmates express con- ell-Cunsolo stated. cern about getting or spreading HIV,” ac- She continued, “That makes basic sex cording to a study of incarcerated black and HIV education are really important. men by Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo, profes- Some of these men have been incarcer- sor at the Columbia University School of ated since before the AIDS epidemic hit Study to Help the AIDS Research Effort Nursing. the scene and they literally don’t know how “The study asked open-ended ques- it spreads or how to protect themselves.” tions about sexual behavior. Many of the Each year, according to the U.S. Cen- respondents said that deprivations of pris- ters for Disease Control and Prevention, on life promote same-sex encounters and an estimated one in seven people with HIV that, although they have been exposed to passes through the prison system. More prison rape, most of the sexual behavior than 1.1 million Americans are now living within the institution is consensual. Some with HIV, and almost one in five don’t know also expressed negative attitudes toward they’re infected. t men having sex with men.” Wyatt O’Brian Evans is a journalist, in- Rowell-Cunsolo stated, “To prevent structor, motivational speaker and author HIV in prisons and curb its spread once of the new novel, “Nothing Can Tear Us inmates are sent home, we need a better Apart – Rage” For more, visit Wyattevans. understanding of how black men perceive com and follow him at Facebook.com/wy- sexuality while they’re imprisoned.” attoevans. According to the study, the latest ad- vances in HIV prevention and treatment Like Us On haven’t penetrated the U.S. prison sys- tem, where inmates already at high risk Facebook! for developing HIV frequently lack access to basic prevention – and don’t get tested for the virus. “Previous research into the spread of HIV within the prison system has shown that inmates have much higher in- fection rates than the general population, but hasn’t provided a clear picture of what interventions might be most effective in this environment.” Rowell-Cunsolo added, “’These are people who can benefit from education and 10 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com quality of life // health & wellness

the salmonella bacteria, which can cause Health is not a Number: chronic diarrhea and other severe infec- tions in people. Everyone, not only people Wellness & Massage with HIV, should take the precaution of Open Wide washing hands well (instructions below) By Tanisia Smith One of our most important tasks is tend- after handling these pets. Dogs and cats If we want to be healthier, it means work- ing to our general wellness. That means ask Dr Eva can be carriers of the parasite Giardia, but ing in support of our whole being. Numbers minding our physical health, yes; of course. Dr Eva Hersh it is rarely passed from dogs to people. have their place in the grand scheme of In addition to that, we need to look after our Careful hand washing should be done af- things. We can use them as guidelines, or mental and emotional health, and commit to ter petting or handling dogs or cleaning up suggestions. But health isn’t some mysti- living – or creating – balanced lives. Which Pets Are their feces. Dogs should be kept from eat- cal state that can somehow be described Tucked away at the heart of these ing or rolling in other dogs’ feces, because with just a number. goals is the constant requirement that we Safe for People they can become infected with Giardia and Health is a relative state. Usually, we tend to our needs. Our bodies need bal- other parasites by doing this. use that term to suggest that we are outside anced nutrition, movement, and hydration. for ? of the state of disease. That is, we feel that Our minds need respectful and adventur- HIV Dear Dr. Eva, we are healthy when we are able to partici- ous relationships with other humans. Our Dear Dr. Eva, How big a risk are cats for people with pate in our regular activities without being spirits need possibilities, play, and hope. My boyfriend and I are thinking about HIV? I have several cats. When HIV posi- hindered by problems with our internal pro- So many needs... and, fortunately, many, moving in together. He has HIV. He’s never tive friends come over, I make sure they cesses. In a more ambitious sense, health many tools that can enable us in achieving been sick and is doing well on HIV medica- don’t go into the room where the cat lit- suggests a state within which our bodies are and maintaining that balance. tion. I have heard that pets can be danger- ter box is, but I don’t restrict the cats, they at peak function. All of the systems that sup- Massage therapy is one of the tools ous for people with HIV. Would that be all wander around as usual and will sit on my port us – respiratory, digestive, reproductive, that can help us to make changes to our pets, or only certain ones? I have a mixed- friends’ laps if encouraged. Should I dis- and the others – are intended to work in sup- self-care routine. Studies show evidence breed dog and a pair of ferrets. Would it be courage or prevent that? port of that general state, have to be moving that massage can help lower blood pres- safe for him to live with my pets? Hostess in alignment with each other. It’s a state of sure, increase the efficiency of blood flow, KW balance, really... a state of grace. reduce the frequency and intensity of Dear Hostess, When we think about health as bal- headaches, improve digestive tract motil- Dear KW, You’re doing the ance, then it suddenly makes sense that ity, and more. Those who receive massage Cats are the pets of great- right thing, except that we have to look at more than just the num- also experience improvements in their est hazard to people with HIV. you should encourage bers. The numbers are just abbreviations, body image – a powerful gift. The risk is due to the parasite your friends to wash hands like the code words or phrases. Somebody In addition to all of these benefits, mas- toxoplasmosis which chron- well before eating or be- has to decide what the meaning is, and de- sage is a reliever of stress, which is impli- ically infects many cats fore leaving if they have termine what the meaning does to shift the cated in nearly every kind of chronic health – more details below. been petting the cats. interpretation of the big picture. care ailment. This is a lot of value to re- There is no increased The Centers for Dis- When we just depend on the numbers, ceive in exchange for investing in an hour risk to persons with ease Control (CDC) we’re likely to do drastic things to get the or two each month. HIV from dogs or fer- recommendations numbers we are looking for – a grapefruit Ultimately, it doesn’t matter whether rets, but there are for preventing toxo- diet, liposuction, excessive exercise, pad- our discomfort with our own bodies is some risks that apply plasmosis infection locking the refrigerator. sponsored by corporations, or by replays to everyone. Ferrets, like most small fur- from cats all focus on the litter box. CDC rec- When we look at health as a state of of the tapes that we play in our minds. Our ry pets and most reptile pets, often carry ommends that the litter box be cleaned daily, balance then that clarifies our mission, and responsibility is to find ways to commit to preferably by an HIV-negative, nonpregnant creates a new set of goals for us. We are ourselves, and to our wellness. t person; if that is not possible, HIV positive cat given one vessel to live in, and the methods Tanisia Smith is a health-care practi- Hand Washing: owners should wash their hands thoroughly we use to make that vessel look and per- tioner specializing in therapeutic massage after changing the litter box. I would also form in ways that are in accordance with our and teaches massage in Baltimore. God- Do it Right! suggest use of disposable gloves and face desires must support our overall well-being, dess Within (GoddessWithinHealing.com) mask while changing the litter box. To keep or we will suffer. offers massage and reiki treatments. • Wash hands frequently and cats from becoming infected, they should be properly: kept inside. To avoid bringing infection home • Wet your hands with clean, run- to their pets, cat owners should not adopt or ning water (warm or cold) and apply handle stray cats. Cats should be fed only Healing For The Whole Self soap. canned or dried commercial food or well- • Rub your hands together to cooked table food, never raw or undercooked Pain Relief make a lather and scrub them well; meats. There is no need for HIV-positive per- be sure to scrub the backs of your sons or those they live with to give up their Stress Reduction hands, between your fingers, and un- cats or have their cats tested for toxoplasmo- Tanisia Smith Energy Medicine der your nails. sis. Having said all this, it’s important to know BA, LMT, NCBTMB, MBLEX • Continue rubbing your hands for that people are more likely to get toxoplasmo- Massage Therapist Couples’ Massage Instruction at least 20 seconds. sis from gardening or eating raw meat than Reiki Master • Rinse your hands well under from having a pet cat. t Intuitive www.GoddessWithinHealing.com running water. Eva Hersh is a Baltimore family physi- 8700 Old Harford Road, Suite L5B • Dry your hands using a clean cian. 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cumstances and see The issue at Is Your Church Relevant? ourselves the way hand is many of God sees us—fear- our faith-based B y Rev. Victoria L. Burson the midst of my quiet time and contem- fully and wonder- communities for- Since the beginning of the year, the Met- plation, God’s response was – ‘Tell them fully made. We must got Jesus is the ropolitan Community Church of Baltimore I am shaking things up and they are ‘di- understand that we Real and true (MCCB) began its prophetic voyage; a vinely positioned.’ This stood out because were all born for a meaning for the journey filled with God’s plan, passion, the church I last served is using the same purpose, and that relevancy of the and purpose. Our services have been filled motif. Yet, as I began surfing our lectionary purpose involves church and it is with a new and high energy, the presence readings, I saw that God was establishing serving. Each of our responsibility of God, and the power of God’s anointing. a global theme, particularly to those who these messages are to focus on the In fact, there is a shift in the atmosphere were tuning in to what is happening all befitting for our pro- souls of the peo- and it is infectious. We knew that God was around us. phetic voyage as we ple and the real indeed up to something some time ago and I began hearing and seeing other pat- began understand- needs of the com- had a unique vision for us and our commu- terns of the same theme and knew that we ing our role in the munity. The Met- nity 2014 proves to be a year of spiritual were onto something. Our sermon series community. ropolitan Com- perfection and divine promise; a time of for the last three weeks were: 1) Divinely For the most munity Church deliverance and salvation. Positioned, 2) Divinely Positioned – No part, I believe MC- Baltimore seeks As MCCB began this excursion, I asked Turning Back, and 3) Divinely Positioned CB’s role, as well as R ev. Victoria L. to be a church God – ‘what would you have me say to To Witness, discourses that attempt to ad- the role of many of Burson without walls. the people?’ This may seem like a loaded dress our individual idiosyncratic behav- the opening and af- A faith commu- question to many of you, however, it was iors, which have the propensity of keeping firming churches lo- nity that not only a poignant one, one that needed answer- us from living out our full potential person- cally and nationally, is to be relevant and prays, praise and worship, and fellowship, ing so that our ministry would be viewed ally and collectively. As people of faith, bring salvation to those who seek it. Late- we are called to the community to bring sal- as relevant, not superficial or shallow. In we have to get past focusing on our cir- ly, relevancy has been dummy-downed to vation to those whose desire deliverance fit the needs of the church. Many of the from old patterns of bondage that robs them mainstream churches have exploited the of their joy and peace. To be an instrument term ‘relevant’ simply to appeal to certain of hope to the hopeless, to take care of WILLIAM J. ‘BILL’ PALMER groups of people, perpetuating a hidden those needs we are equipped for. WEDS JOHN A. REDMOND agenda as though that particular church Metropolitan Community Church of has insights that no other faith community Baltimore is a radically inclusive church William J. “Bill” Palmer and John A. Red- sistant at has. How arrogant is that? whose sole mission is to become a relevant mond of Baltimore, Maryland, were mar- Beth Tfiloh To be relevant does not mean that we church, a church not only for the lesbian, ried in a civil ceremony on December 30th, Elementary redefine the church because Jesus estab- gay, bisexual, transgender and question- 2013 at the Baltimore County Courthouse School in lished the church initially – the Word of ing communities, but to all God’s people. in Towson, Maryland. The ceremony was Baltimore God paraphrased “… Simon, son of John, We are emphatically Christian – followers followed by a dinner with friends. Bill’s County and you shall be called Cephas, translated Pe- of Christ, and very warm and welcoming. parents and cousins sent well wishes from volunteers ter (both words meaning rock)… upon this We embrace diversity and inclusion. Our Colorado and John’s mother, brother and with several Rock I will build my church….” It was Pe- goal is to partner with other faith-based sisters sent well wishes from Florida. community ter’s faith in Christ that gave him new iden- churches and the community at large, Bill and John were introduced by a mu- organiza- tity. Peter does not take on this new identity sharing in justice issues, spreading God’s tual friend in 2003 and have been together tions. until after the resurrected Christ appears, love, and witnessing the goodness of Je- for the past ten years. John is an elemen- The cou- and one day after resurrection, Jesus asks sus, our Lord and Savior. Are you ready to tary school library media specialist with ple will trav- Peter over breakfast, “Peter, do you love ignite and be relevant in 2014? Whosoever Baltimore County public schools, as well as el to Denver and Pueblo, Colorado, in July me… feed my lambs… Peter, do you love will – let them come! t the vice president of the Baltimore County for a National Education Association con- me… take care of my sheep… Peter, do The author is senior pastor, Metropoli- Teachers Association. Bill is a teaching as- vention and to visit family and friends. t you love me… then feed my sheep.” tan Community Church of Baltimore. A NEW YEAR, A NEW ERA Metropolitan Community Church of Baltimore 401 West Monument Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 www.mccbaltimore.org Phone: 410-669-6222 (410-NOW-MCCB) MCC Reverend Victoria Burson METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 13 What is STRIBILD? • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) What should I tell my healthcare STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used as infection. If you also have HBV and stop provider before taking STRIBILD? a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 in STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used taking STRIBILD, your hepatitis may adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking • All your health problems. Be sure to taken HIV-1 medicines before. It combines STRIBILD without fi rst talking to your tell your healthcare provider if you have before. STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. 4 medicines into 1 pill to be taken once a healthcare provider, as they will need to or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, day with food. STRIBILD is a complete monitor your health. STRIBILD is not including hepatitis virus infection. single-tablet regimen and should not be approved for the treatment of HBV. • All the medicines you take, including used with other HIV-1 medicines. prescription and nonprescription medicines, STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 infection Who should not take STRIBILD? vitamins, and herbal supplements. or AIDS. To control HIV-1 infection and STRIBILD may affect the way other Do not take STRIBILD if you: decrease HIV-related illnesses you must medicines work, and other medicines may I started my keep taking STRIBILD. Ask your healthcare • Take a medicine that contains: affect how STRIBILD works. Keep a list of provider if you have questions about how to alfuzosin, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, all your medicines and show it to your personal revolution reduce the risk of passing HIV-1 to others. methylergonovine, cisapride, lovastatin, healthcare provider and pharmacist. Do not Always practice safer sex and use condoms simvastatin, pimozide, sildenafi l when used start any new medicines while taking to lower the chance of sexual contact with for lung problems (Revatio®), triazolam, STRIBILD without fi rst talking with your body fl uids. Never reuse or share needles or oral midazolam, rifampin or the herb healthcare provider. Talk to your healthcare provider St. John’s wort. other items that have body fl uids on them. • If you take hormone-based birth about starting treatment. • For a list of brand names for these control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc). medicines, please see the Brief Summary on • If you take antacids. Take antacids at IMPORTANT SAFETY the following pages. INFORMATION least 2 hours before or after you take STRIBILD is a complete HIV-1 • Take any other medicines to treat STRIBILD. What is the most important HIV-1 infection, or the medicine adefovir treatment in 1 pill, once a day. • If you are pregnant or plan to become information I should know about (Hepsera®). STRIBILD? pregnant. It is not known if STRIBILD What are the other possible side can harm your unborn baby. Tell your STRIBILD can cause serious side effects of STRIBILD? healthcare provider if you become Ask if it’s right for you. effects: pregnant while taking STRIBILD. • Build-up of an acid in your blood Serious side effects of STRIBILD may • If you are breastfeeding (lactic acidosis), which is a serious also include: (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic • New or worse kidney problems, Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can acidosis include feeling very weak or tired, including kidney failure. Your healthcare be passed to the baby in unusual (not normal) muscle pain, trouble provider should do regular blood and urine breast milk. Also, some breathing, stomach pain with nausea or tests to check your kidneys before and medicines in STRIBILD vomiting, feeling cold especially in your during treatment with STRIBILD. If you can pass into breast milk, arms and legs, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, develop kidney problems, your healthcare and it is not known if this can and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat. provider may tell you to stop taking harm the baby. • Serious liver problems. The liver may STRIBILD. You are encouraged to report become large (hepatomegaly) and fatty • Bone problems, including bone pain or negative side effects of (steatosis). Symptoms of liver problems bones getting soft or thin, which may lead prescription drugs to the FDA. include your skin or the white part of to fractures. Your healthcare provider may Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), dark do tests to check your bones. or call 1-800-FDA-1088. “tea-colored” urine, light-colored bowel movements (stools), loss of appetite for • Changes in body fat can happen in several days or longer, nausea, and/or people taking HIV-1 medicines. Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing stomach pain. • Changes in your immune system. Your Information with important warnings on the • You may be more likely to get lactic immune system may get stronger and following pages. acidosis or serious liver problems if begin to fi ght infections. Tell your you are female, very overweight (obese), healthcare provider if you have any new or have been taking STRIBILD for a long symptoms after you start taking STRIBILD. time. In some cases, these serious conditions The most common side effects of have led to death. Call your healthcare STRIBILD include nausea and diarrhea. Tell provider right away if you have any your healthcare provider if you have any side symptoms of these conditions. effects that bother you or don’t go away.

14 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del_fi.indd PALIO 1-2 Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd PALIO Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd 3/22/13 2:52 PM Ad Page 1 Del Ad Page 2 Del Trim: 9.875" x 9.6" Baltimore Outloud Trim: 9.875” x 9.6” Baltimore Outloud What is STRIBILD? • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) What should I tell my healthcare STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used as infection. If you also have HBV and stop provider before taking STRIBILD? a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 in STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used taking STRIBILD, your hepatitis may adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking • All your health problems. Be sure to taken HIV-1 medicines before. It combines STRIBILD without fi rst talking to your tell your healthcare provider if you have before. STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. 4 medicines into 1 pill to be taken once a healthcare provider, as they will need to or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, day with food. STRIBILD is a complete monitor your health. STRIBILD is not including hepatitis virus infection. single-tablet regimen and should not be approved for the treatment of HBV. • All the medicines you take, including used with other HIV-1 medicines. prescription and nonprescription medicines, STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 infection Who should not take STRIBILD? vitamins, and herbal supplements. or AIDS. To control HIV-1 infection and STRIBILD may affect the way other Do not take STRIBILD if you: decrease HIV-related illnesses you must medicines work, and other medicines may I started my keep taking STRIBILD. Ask your healthcare • Take a medicine that contains: affect how STRIBILD works. Keep a list of provider if you have questions about how to alfuzosin, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, all your medicines and show it to your personal revolution reduce the risk of passing HIV-1 to others. methylergonovine, cisapride, lovastatin, healthcare provider and pharmacist. Do not Always practice safer sex and use condoms simvastatin, pimozide, sildenafi l when used start any new medicines while taking to lower the chance of sexual contact with for lung problems (Revatio®), triazolam, STRIBILD without fi rst talking with your body fl uids. Never reuse or share needles or oral midazolam, rifampin or the herb healthcare provider. Talk to your healthcare provider St. John’s wort. other items that have body fl uids on them. • If you take hormone-based birth about starting treatment. • For a list of brand names for these control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc). medicines, please see the Brief Summary on • If you take antacids. Take antacids at IMPORTANT SAFETY the following pages. INFORMATION least 2 hours before or after you take STRIBILD is a complete HIV-1 • Take any other medicines to treat STRIBILD. What is the most important HIV-1 infection, or the medicine adefovir treatment in 1 pill, once a day. • If you are pregnant or plan to become information I should know about (Hepsera®). STRIBILD? pregnant. It is not known if STRIBILD What are the other possible side can harm your unborn baby. Tell your STRIBILD can cause serious side effects of STRIBILD? healthcare provider if you become Ask if it’s right for you. effects: pregnant while taking STRIBILD. • Build-up of an acid in your blood Serious side effects of STRIBILD may • If you are breastfeeding (lactic acidosis), which is a serious also include: (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic • New or worse kidney problems, Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can acidosis include feeling very weak or tired, including kidney failure. Your healthcare be passed to the baby in unusual (not normal) muscle pain, trouble provider should do regular blood and urine breast milk. Also, some breathing, stomach pain with nausea or tests to check your kidneys before and medicines in STRIBILD vomiting, feeling cold especially in your during treatment with STRIBILD. If you can pass into breast milk, arms and legs, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, develop kidney problems, your healthcare and it is not known if this can and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat. provider may tell you to stop taking harm the baby. • Serious liver problems. The liver may STRIBILD. You are encouraged to report become large (hepatomegaly) and fatty • Bone problems, including bone pain or negative side effects of (steatosis). Symptoms of liver problems bones getting soft or thin, which may lead prescription drugs to the FDA. include your skin or the white part of to fractures. Your healthcare provider may Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), dark do tests to check your bones. or call 1-800-FDA-1088. “tea-colored” urine, light-colored bowel movements (stools), loss of appetite for • Changes in body fat can happen in several days or longer, nausea, and/or people taking HIV-1 medicines. Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing stomach pain. • Changes in your immune system. Your Information with important warnings on the • You may be more likely to get lactic immune system may get stronger and following pages. acidosis or serious liver problems if begin to fi ght infections. Tell your you are female, very overweight (obese), healthcare provider if you have any new or have been taking STRIBILD for a long symptoms after you start taking STRIBILD. time. In some cases, these serious conditions The most common side effects of have led to death. Call your healthcare STRIBILD include nausea and diarrhea. Tell provider right away if you have any your healthcare provider if you have any side symptoms of these conditions. effects that bother you or don’t go away.

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 15 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del_fi.indd PALIO 1-2 Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd PALIO Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd 3/22/13 2:52 PM Ad Page 1 Del Ad Page 2 Del Trim: 9.875" x 9.6" Baltimore Outloud Trim: 9.875” x 9.6” Baltimore Outloud Patient Information • Do not stop taking STRIBILD without fi rst talking to your The most common side effects of STRIBILD include: - digoxin (Lanoxin®) STRIBILDTM (STRY-bild) healthcare provider • Nausea - disopyramide (Norpace®) (elvitegravir 150 mg/cobicistat 150 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/ • If you stop taking STRIBILD, your healthcare provider will need to • Diarrhea - estazolam tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that - ethosuximide (Zarontin®) Brief summary of full Prescribing Information. For more information, bothers you or that does not go away. please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information. about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you - fl ecainide (Tambocor®) stop taking STRIBILD • These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more - fl urazepam information, ask your healthcare provider. What is STRIBILD? - fl uticasone (Flovent®, Flonase®, Flovent® Diskus, Who should not take STRIBILD? • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. Flovent® HFA, Veramyst®) • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults who You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. STRIBILD is a complete Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: - itraconazole (Sporanox®) ® regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 medicines. • adefovir (Hepsera ) What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking STRIBILD? - ketoconazole (Nizoral®) • STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. You must stay on • alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, - lidocaine (Xylocaine®) continuous HIV-1 therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease • cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) HIV-related illnesses. including: - mexiletine • ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine ® • Ask your healthcare provider about how to prevent passing • If you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including - oxcarbazepine (Trileptal ) mesylate (D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®), ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, hepatitis B infection HIV-1 to others. Do not share or reuse needles, injection ® ® ® ® - perphenazine equipment, or personal items that can have blood or body fl uids Migergot , Ergostat , Medihaler Ergotamine , Wigraine , ® ® ® • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ® on them. Do not have sex without protection. Always practice safer Wigrettes ), and methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate , Methergine ) STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider - phenobarbital (Luminal ) sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of • lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) if you become pregnant while taking STRIBILD. - phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. • oral midazolam – There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral - propafenone (Rythmol®) ® medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to ® What is the most important information I should know • pimozide (Orap ) collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk - quinidine (Neudexta ) about STRIBILD? • rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®, Rimactane®) with your healthcare provider about how you can take part in - rifabutin (Mycobutin®) this registry. ® STRIBILD can cause serious side effects, including: • sildenafi l (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems - rifapentine (Priftin ) 1. Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic ® ® ® • If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not - risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®) • simvastatin (Simcor , Vytorin , Zocor ) breastfeed if you take STRIBILD. acidosis can happen in some people who take STRIBILD or similar ® (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious • triazolam (Halcion®) - salmeterol (Serevent ) or salmeterol when taken in combination - You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of with fl uticasone (Advair Diskus®, Advair HFA®) medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can • the herb St. John’s wort passing HIV-1 to your baby. be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem - sildenafi l (Viagra®), tadalafi l (Cialis®) or vardenafi l (Levitra®, - Two of the medicines in STRIBILD can pass to your baby in your like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare Do not take STRIBILD if you also take any other HIV-1 Staxyn®), for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). If you get breast milk. It is not known if the other medicines in STRIBILD can provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms medicines, including: dizzy or faint (low blood pressure), have vision changes or have pass into your breast milk. which could be signs of lactic acidosis: • Other medicines that contain tenofovir (Atripla®, Complera®, an erection that last longer than 4 hours, call your healthcare ® ® - Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed provider or get medical help right away. • feel very weak or tired Viread , Truvada ) your baby. - tadalafi l (Adcirca®), for the treatment of pulmonary arterial • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain • Other medicines that contain emtricitabine, lamivudine, or ritonavir (Combivir®, Emtriva®, Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Epzicom®, Kaletra®, Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, hypertension • have trouble breathing ® ® Norvir , Trizivir ) including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, - telithromycin (Ketek®) • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting and herbal supplements: STRIBILD is not for use in people who are less than 18 years old. - thioridazine • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • STRIBILD may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how STRIBILD works. - voriconazole (Vfend®) • feel dizzy or lightheaded What are the possible side effects of STRIBILD? • Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the - warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) • have a fast or irregular heartbeat STRIBILD may cause the following serious side effects: following medicines: - zolpidem (Ambien®, Edlular®, Intermezzo®, Zolpimist®) 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in • See “What is the most important information I should know - Hormone-based birth control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc) people who take STRIBILD. In some cases, these liver problems about STRIBILD?” Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of all your medicines and - Antacid medicines that contains aluminum, magnesium show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Call your healthcare hydroxide, or calcium carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours new medicine. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your before or after you take STRIBILD STRIBILD without fi rst talking with your healthcare provider. provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms kidneys before you start and while you are taking STRIBILD. Your of liver problems: healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking STRIBILD if you - Medicines to treat depression, organ transplant rejection, or high Keep STRIBILD and all medicines out of reach of children. • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) develop new or worse kidney problems. blood pressure This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information ® ® • dark “tea-colored” urine • Bone problems can happen in some people who take STRIBILD. - amiodarone (Cordarone , Pacerone ) about STRIBILD. If you would like more information, talk with your Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may - atorvastatin (Lipitor®, Caduet®) healthcare provider. You can also ask your healthcare provider or • light-colored bowel movements (stools) pharmacist for information about STRIBILD that is written for health lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do tests to ® ® • loss of appetite for several days or longer check your bones. - bepridil hydrochloric (Vascor , Bepadin ) professionals, or call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.STRIBILD.com. ® • nausea • Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 - bosentan (Tracleer ) Issued: August 2012 • stomach pain medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat - buspirone in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around - carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegreto®) You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver the middle of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have and face may also happen. The exact cause and long-term health - clarithromycin (Biaxin®, Prevpac®) been taking STRIBILD for a long time. effects of these conditions are not known. - clonazepam (Klonopin®) 3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you have hepatitis B virus • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution - clorazepate (Gen-xene®, Tranxene®) (HBV) infection and take STRIBILD, your HBV may get worse Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your COMPLERA, EMTRIVA, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, GSI, HEPSERA, STRIBILD, the STRIBILD Logo, (fl are-up) if you stop taking STRIBILD. A “fl are-up” is when your immune system may get stronger and begin to fi ght infections that - colchicine (Colcrys®) TRUVADA, and VIREAD are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. ATRIPLA HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other marks referenced herein have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare - medicines that contain dexamethasone are the property of their respective owners. • Do not run out of STRIBILD. Refi ll your prescription or talk provider right away if you start having any new symptoms after ® to your healthcare provider before your STRIBILD is all gone starting your HIV-1 medicine. - diazepam (Valium ) © 2013 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. STBC0015 03/13

16 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del_fi.indd PALIO 3-4 Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd Del PALIO Date: 03.19.13 • Client: Gilead • Product: Stribild • File Name: 10043_pgiqdp_Baltimore_Outloud_Del.indd 3/22/13 2:52Del PM BS Page 1 BS Page 2 Trim: 9.875" x 9.6" Baltimore Outloud Trim: 9.875” x 9.6” Baltimore Outloud Patient Information • Do not stop taking STRIBILD without fi rst talking to your The most common side effects of STRIBILD include: - digoxin (Lanoxin®) STRIBILDTM (STRY-bild) healthcare provider • Nausea - disopyramide (Norpace®) (elvitegravir 150 mg/cobicistat 150 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/ • If you stop taking STRIBILD, your healthcare provider will need to • Diarrhea - estazolam tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that - ethosuximide (Zarontin®) Brief summary of full Prescribing Information. For more information, bothers you or that does not go away. please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information. about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you - fl ecainide (Tambocor®) stop taking STRIBILD • These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more - fl urazepam information, ask your healthcare provider. What is STRIBILD? - fl uticasone (Flovent®, Flonase®, Flovent® Diskus, Who should not take STRIBILD? • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. Flovent® HFA, Veramyst®) • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults who You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. STRIBILD is a complete Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: - itraconazole (Sporanox®) ® regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 medicines. • adefovir (Hepsera ) What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking STRIBILD? - ketoconazole (Nizoral®) • STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. You must stay on • alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, - lidocaine (Xylocaine®) continuous HIV-1 therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease • cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) HIV-related illnesses. including: - mexiletine • ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine ® • Ask your healthcare provider about how to prevent passing • If you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including - oxcarbazepine (Trileptal ) mesylate (D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®), ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, hepatitis B infection HIV-1 to others. Do not share or reuse needles, injection ® ® ® ® - perphenazine equipment, or personal items that can have blood or body fl uids Migergot , Ergostat , Medihaler Ergotamine , Wigraine , ® ® ® • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ® on them. Do not have sex without protection. Always practice safer Wigrettes ), and methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate , Methergine ) STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider - phenobarbital (Luminal ) sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of • lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) if you become pregnant while taking STRIBILD. - phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. • oral midazolam – There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral - propafenone (Rythmol®) ® medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to ® What is the most important information I should know • pimozide (Orap ) collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk - quinidine (Neudexta ) about STRIBILD? • rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®, Rimactane®) with your healthcare provider about how you can take part in - rifabutin (Mycobutin®) this registry. ® STRIBILD can cause serious side effects, including: • sildenafi l (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems - rifapentine (Priftin ) 1. Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic ® ® ® • If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not - risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®) • simvastatin (Simcor , Vytorin , Zocor ) breastfeed if you take STRIBILD. acidosis can happen in some people who take STRIBILD or similar ® (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious • triazolam (Halcion®) - salmeterol (Serevent ) or salmeterol when taken in combination - You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of with fl uticasone (Advair Diskus®, Advair HFA®) medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can • the herb St. John’s wort passing HIV-1 to your baby. be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem - sildenafi l (Viagra®), tadalafi l (Cialis®) or vardenafi l (Levitra®, - Two of the medicines in STRIBILD can pass to your baby in your like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare Do not take STRIBILD if you also take any other HIV-1 Staxyn®), for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). If you get breast milk. 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Legend of Hercules rather than a real landscape or sky. Over- – continued from page 1 head shots of large armies at battle and crowds in coliseums are also a bit videoga- mey. The film is also presented in 3D and The cast are mostly unknowns to gen- that, too, is a very mixed bag. I’ve never eral audiences save for Lutz, who has a witnessed such disparity in a 3D film from following from the Twilight series (and who shot to shot as I did with this one. It’s usu- also displayed his might in Immortals). He ally consistently good or just awful, but here certainly has the body for the role and his you have some great effects (a spear flying acting is fine considering some of the dia- out of the screen seemed to go right past Performing dazzling dance by log he has to deliver. Some of the other my head and caused a woman in the au- actors, notably anyone who is playing a dience behind me to shriek), and at other villain, chew the scenery with mustache- times the actors appear to be flat paper cut- JEROME ROBBINS twirling aplomb. The women are relegated outs or the entire image is wonky enough to damsels in distress for the most part, al- to cause some major eye strain. It was very GERALD ARPINO though there is one female gladiator who is bizarre for a film shot natively in 3D to be so dispatched rather quickly. Probably the best inconsistent in its presentation. TWYLA THARP performance comes from McIntyre who I wasn’t expecting much from The Leg- and more! brings much more subtlety to the role of end of Hercules, and it delivered on those Sotiris. Most of the other male actors resort expectations. I was at least hoping for some to 300-style shouting of their lines. decent 3D and some good action, but the cli- The production is a very mixed bag. chéd slo-mo shots and lack of even a dribble & The location and studio sets are fine, but of blood made this Hercules a little less than March 4 5 the minute a green screen or some CGI is legendary. It will be interesting to see which introduced, it becomes glaringly obvious, direction the Dwayne Johnson-starring ver- giving backgrounds the look of a painting sion takes when it hits screens in July. t Patti Issues Visits Baltimore Patti Issues – the hit solo play, starring moved.”) Ben Rimalower – will be playing for one- Included as “Best New York Theater night only on January 25. The Creative of 2012,” The Advocate called the show Alliance will present the show at The Pat- “smart, poignant, and dishy as hell,” while terson, 3134 Eastern Av- it was dubbed “spell- enue, Baltimore. binding” by the Village The play has been Ben Voice and “pithy and hailed as “ecstatically viv- Rimalower unforgettable” by the id” by the New York Times stars in Patti Huffington Post. Patti and praised for its “wit, Issues Issues received a spe- feeling, and conviction” cial Bistro Award for by New York’s Time Out. solo play in March and It comes to Baltimore on won the MAC Award for the heels of its triumphant “Male Debut.” 14-month run in New York Patti Issues is di- and following recent per- rected by Aaron Mark formances in Boston, Berlin, Glasgow, (Another Medea with Tom Hewitt, Random Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Unrelated Projects). When Ben Rimalower San Diego, Berkeley, Provincetown, and was eight years old, his father came out of

Photo by: Christopher Photoby: Duggan the Fire Island Pines, as well as its inclu- the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear sion as an official selection in the Eugene that left his family in tatters. Amid the chaos O’Neill Theater Center’s Summer Confer- of his young life, Ben found comfort – like so TICKETS FROM $15 ence. Tickets can be purchased at PattiIs- many gay boys before him and after – in musi- TUESDAY, MARCH 4 @ 7:30PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 @ 7:30PM sues.com. cal theater, and specifically in the transportive “AMERICAN LEGENDS” “BODY & SOUL” Since Patti Issues opened in August voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone. Interplay (Jerome Robbins) Crossing Ashland (Brock Clawson) 2012, it has become a must-see show With a mix of comic irreverence, stark Son of Chamber Symphony (Staton Welch) Bells (Yuri Possokhov) around the world, garnering great word- candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues Nine Sinatra Songs (Twyla Tharp) Episode 31 (Alexander Ekman) of-mouth from attendees such as Tony poignantly explores the challenges facing Kushner, Alan Cumming, Laurie Metcalf, LGBT parents and children while shining BUY TICKETS NOW! Michael Kors, Charles Busch, Billy Eich- unique light on gay men’s time-old obses- MODELL–LYRIC.COM 410-547-SEAT ner, Justin Vivian Bond, Perez Hilton and sions with divas. Ms. LuPone herself (“The show’s fantas- For more information visit PattiIssues. For tickets visit the Modell Lyric Box Office (M-F 10a-4p). GROUPS 10+ SAVE! Call 410-900-1165 tic,” she said. “It’s really wonderful. I was com or call 410-276-1651. t 18 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // imusic

its biggest hit, The ’80s Strike Back the irresistible “Crash,” and includes other By Gregg Shapiro standouts such as “I’ll Stick With You,” Shortly before Tears For Fears’s massive “Out of Reach” and “Run Baby Run.” commercial breakthrough with their sec- The second disc features live, demo and ond album in 1985 and not too far into the acoustic versions of songs. 1980s (1983, to be precise), the UK synth One of the most influential record la- duo released its debut album The Hurting. bels of the 1980s, Trevor Horn’s ZTT was Now available in a two-disc deluxe edi- home to a brilliant roster of artists includ- tion, The Hurting (Mercury / UMe) was an ing Grace Jones, gay band Frankie Goes auspicious debut in its own right. Singles to Hollywood, Propaganda (later Act), such as “Pale Shelter,” “Change,” and es- Art of Noise, The Buggles, 808 State, pecially “Mad World” (which has taken on and even Shane MacGowan (of The a life of its own), made a powerful impres- Pogues fame) and The Frames (featur- Baltimore OUTloud would like to welcome Leon’s newest bartender, Jarod sion on listeners due to a combination of ing Tony Award winner Glen Hansard). the painful subject matter (surviving dif- The splendid double disc anthology The simply for the inclusion of a Go-Go’s (!) lice retired. Sting went on to launch a solo ficult childhoods) and being remarkably Organization of Pop (ZTT / Razor & Tie) tune (“Our Lips Are Sealed”) sung by a career making him one of the biggest acts catchy pop songs. On the whole, the al- opens, fittingly, with Jones’s “Slave To Bangle. Equally inspired choices include of the 1980s (and beyond). Sting’s latest bum still sounds fresh 30 years later, and The Rhythm,” and includes FGTH’s “Re- The Bongos’s “The Bulrushes” (written by project is a Broadway-bound musical called the second disc of bonus material (includ- lax” and “Two Tribes,” Art of Noise’s “Beat out songwriter Richard Barone), Kirsty Mac- The Last Ship, a show in the tradition of The ing B-sides, remixes, extended and in- Box” and “Moments In Love” (but where is Coll’s “They Don’t Know,” The Smiths’ “How Full Monty, Kinky Boots, and Billy Elliott, set strumental versions) makes for a pleas- “Close to the Edit”?), Propaganda’s “Dr. Soon Is Now,” The English Beat’s “Save in England in a dying shipyard town during ant addition to the existing work. Highly Mabuse” and “Sorry For Laughing,” 808 It For Later,” and Lindsay Buckingham’s the 1980s. Sting’s new album, The Last recommended. State’s “Cubik” and “Pacific,” and so much “Trouble,” among others. Ship (Cherry Tree / A&M) features his ren- The Clash belongs to the 80s (when more. Sting achieved superstardom as a mem- ditions of a dozen songs from the forthcom- its biggest commercial success occurred) Long before the hipsters started redis- ber of the Police, one of the most musically ing show (premiering in Chicago in 2014), as much as it does the late 1970s (when covering legendary artists such as Johnny sophisticated bands of the new wave era. and includes guest appearances by actor/ its first acclaimed albums were released). Cash, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, Bet- By 1983, after five studio albums, the Po- singer Jimmy Nail and Becky Unthank. t The subject of a handful of compilations tye LaVette, Candi Staton, Bobby Wom- and box sets, The Clash is feted again ack, and Mavis Staples, the late Roy Or- with the double disc Hits Back (Epic / Leg- bison had the spotlight shone on him. As acy) containing 32 essential tracks includ- unlikely a subject of rediscovery as you ing “London Calling,” “Train In Vain,” “The are likely to find, Orbison was neverthe- We are slashing prices just in Magnificent Seven,” “Should I Stay or less embraced in the late 1980s by an time for Valentine's Day! Should I Go,” “Rock The Casbah,” “Com- impressive array of musicians including plete Control” and “Hitsville UK” (featuring Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, and Bruce Ellen Foley). Springsteen, among others. It’s even pos- Take Advantage of the Often unjustly stuck in the one-hit- sible that all of it stems from a duet Orbi- slashed Prices NOW! wonder column, feminist Ohio new wa- son did with none other than lesbian musi- Sale lasts through Feb. 20th vers (with a downtown NYC attitude) The cal icon k.d. lang on his classic “Crying” (a Waitresses finally get the comp it justly studio version of which appeared on the deserves with Just Desserts: The Com- soundtrack to an obscure pre-Two and a Host committee VIP plete Waitresses (Omnivore / Polydor). Half Men/post-Pretty In Pink Jon Cryer regularly $1,000 on sale: $500 The two-disc set compiles the classic full- movie titled Hiding Out). Orbison hit the Host Committee Patron length album Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonder- comeback trail beginning with the HBO regularly $500 on sale: $250 ful? (featuring the singles “I Know What concert film Black & White Night (Legacy), Boys Like” and “No Guilt”) and the EP I newly reissued on DVD in a 25th anniver- Host Committee Friend of the Fest Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get sary edition, featuring appearances by regularly $250 on sale: $125 the Parts (containing the holiday standard lang, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, Tom Rainbow Festival Member “Christmas Wrapping” and the theme song Waits, and others. Buy it! to the early Sarah Jessica Parker sitcom It’s apropos that for Under the Covers, regularly $150 on sale: $75 “Square Pegs”) on the first disc. The oth- Vol. 3 (Shout Factory), Matthew Sweet Stonewall Member er disc has the band’s second (and final and Susanna Hoffs’s series of cover col- regularly $75 on sale: $37.50 album) Bruiseology and a couple other laborations, that they would turn their versions of “Bread and Butter.” The Wait- attention to the 1980s. Both Sweet and resses serve up essential listening. Hoffs got their starts in the 80s; Hoffs as While The Waitresses dished it out in the lead vocalist of the Bangles and Sweet the early 1980s, The Primitives, featur- as a solo artist who released a pair of un- ing Tracy Tracy on lead vocals, brought distinguished albums (before achieving up the rear of the decade. The expanded an artistic and commercial breakthrough double disc reissue of the band’s debut in the 1990s). Of the three Under the album Lovely (Cherry Red) opens with Covers discs, the third time is the charm

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Eyes are butter. Although we chose not to select a soup or salad, Ryan’s Daughter does of- fer chicken noodle soup ($5), pub chili Smiling & the ($5.50), and cream of crab soup ($6), along with various salads ($7-17). Tummy Raves The Irish specialties menu features shepherd’s pie ($14), cottage pie ($14), Ryan’s Daughter crab cake & shrimp ($21), fish-’n’-chips Irish Pub & Restaurant ($16), corned beef & cabbage ($16), 600 East Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore bangers & mash ($15), salmon ($17), and 410-460-1000 • Rdirishpub.com Irish stew ($14). There are also seafood entrees and sandwiches available, but By Richard Finger as they say, when in Dublin… (Or is that Having frequented many an English pub, Rome?) I selected the Irish stew, my boy- I was hoping Ryan’s Daughter would of- friend, the fish-’n’-chips. The Irish stew is fer up the same atmosphere. I was not let a traditional recipe of beef, stewed veg- down at all. The layout of the restaurant etables, Irish bread, and sweet butter. The and bar was almost exactly as I would beef was very tender and flavorsome. I es- have expected. pecially appreciated that Scattered through- the gravy was light. The out are small dining portion size was per- rooms to create a fect for my appetite. My more intimate am- boyfriend’s fish-’n’-chips biance, and in the were crispy and tasty. open area, larger The only criticism is that tables for group the fish was a slightly meals. A unique greasier than he would feature is the “Trin- have liked. ity School” wrought After completing our iron sign in the en- meals, we threw caution trance way of one to the wind and decided of the dining rooms. to share the crème bru- It is one of sev- lee ($6) one of the two eral original details homemade desserts throughout the bar (Irish bread pudding that were brought is the other, also $6). over from Ireland. With it, we each had a After a few min- Jameson 12 year ($8), utes of waiting, the instead of coffee. The general manager, brulee was served with Rich, escorted us Beyond mulligan stew a spoonful of whipped to our table. My cream and a cherry. It boyfriend and I were quickly greeted by was so delicious, I do not think it lasted Elizabeth and Jules, and presented with more than five minutes! drink and food menus. There are so many As we finished our respective whis- choices: beers, whiskeys (Irish, Scottish, keys, Rich came over to our table and we American), and wines! How unfortunate it began to talk about what makes Ryan’s was a work night and I was unable to sam- Daughter so unique. Rich states that Ry- ple as much as I would have liked. I settled an’s Daughter is “a neighborhood pub that for a Stella Artois – not too adventurous on happens to be Irish.” He was a customer my part. The drink menu ranges from typi- of the pub before becoming the general cal to unique and price ranges vary as you manager more than two years ago. He move to the more unique. takes great pride that he and the staff The appetizers range from $8 (various are welcoming and know the names and choices) to $14 (Maryland crab dip). We drink orders of their regular customers. decided to share an order of Irish spring Elizabeth echoed the same sentiments as rolls. They are made with corned beef, Rich, and added that Ryan’s Daughter of- cabbage, and scallions, and served with a fers good comfort food, and a great beer pineapple dip. I was skeptical about how and whiskey selection. I couldn’t agree corned beef would taste in a spring roll, more. For a casual dinner out or if you are but I was pleasantly surprised. It added an up for a night at the pub, Ryan’s Daugh- extra element of taste, and the pineapple ter offers a great atmosphere, great food, dip is tangy, yet sweet. The appetizer is friendly staff, and all at a reasonable served with an order of fresh bread and price. t 22 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com JGR REALTORS Coal Infantino and Ron Rhodes

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 24, 2014 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 23 because Kris had to be there early for the sibility of representing contestants’ interviews before the contest. Maryland’s leather com- David It was the first big leather event that David munity. This year after Pfau, Mr. attended, but it would be the start of many talking to more people in Maryland more. David had not just found his life part- the community and being Leather Leather ner that November, he had also discovered out and about for anoth- 2014 Line the brotherhood of the leather community. er year, he knew he was Rodney Burger In November 2013 Kris once again ready. David says that found himself at the Club Hippo for the Mr. “something just clicked” Maryland Leather Contest. This time David and he knew that after was no longer someone who he had just being so warmly wel- Meet Mr. started dating; he was now his fiancé. It comed into the leather would be a big day for both of them. Dur- community that it was Maryland ing the contest Kris was announced as the time to step up and give newly elected President of COMMAND, something back. During Leather 2014 MC, and as Kris watched proudly, David his title year he plans to was selected as Mr. Maryland Leather meet as many people as In November 2007, David Pfau met and 2014. As 2013 was coming to an end, I sat he can, attend as many started dating a handsome young man by down with David at Tavern on the Hill in events as he can, experi- the name of Kristopher DeBlase. For Da- Mt. Vernon. Over a few beers, I asked him ence as much as he can, vid the leather community meant the Bal- about his leather journey and his plans for and learn as much as he timore Eagle and he had started hanging his title year. can. He started quickly out there. He even bought himself a leath- Our new Mr. Maryland Leather is a and has already attend- er harness and liked wearing it so much true Marylander who was born in Catons- ed Philadelphia Leather that he even wore it to work under his shirt ville, went to high school in Frederick, and Pride Night, the Mr. D.C. and tie. A week after they started dating college at Villa Julie. He now lives in the Eagle 2014 Contest, the Kris was selected Mr. Maryland Leather Mt. Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore. In Maryland boys of Leath- 2008 during a contest held at the Club Hip- 2012 Mr. Maryland Leather 2007 Sir Steve er ASL brunch, Mr. Triple po in Baltimore. When Kris was asked to had asked David to enter the Mr. Maryland L’s benefit, Santa Satur- judge the Mr. Club XS Leather 2008 Con- Leather Contest. David gave the sugges- day in Asbury Park, Ship- test in York, Pennsylvania, David rode to tion a lot of thought, but just wasn’t sure Mates’ Daddy Christ- the event with a certain leather columnist if he was ready to take on the respon- mas, and more. He has organized a bar crawl to benefit CLAW chari- ties and Mr. Friendly, a charity that was founded to help fight the stigma of HIV. He plans and that they can work together to bring to raise more money for Mr. Friendly in unity to the leather community. He hopes the months to come. David is also already to interact more with the female leather Every Monday looking forward to representing Maryland community and the deaf leather communi- in Chicago at the International Mr. Leath- ty. He wants to see the leather community er 2014 Contest in May, but there is much be more inclusive. He feels that this year more to do before then. He has ideas for the planets align and everything is just several events in falling into place. the leather commu- “I asked him what I asked him nity but would also what advice he like to take the title advice he would have would have for outside the leather someone who community as well. for someone who wanted to enter He envisions a sort wanted to enter a a leather contest. of “leather inva- David said that sion” night where leather contest. David the best advice he a large group of could offer would leather folks would said that the best advice be to “just do it.” get together and he could offer would be For years he felt visit a bar that is like he was on the not normally visited to ‘just do it.’” fringe of the leath- by the tribe. It will er community and be a busy year. He now it is his time. is already learning quickly that it okay to He is excited and ready to step outside say “no” sometimes. He cannot be every- his comfort zone. He knows that he may GRAND CENTRAL where. 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