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1990 _ Memphis, Tennessee July/August Volume 11, Number 8 occured. Oops! We're Busted! Several callers to Gaze were upset aboutthe incident and were OnJuly 6, police raided Oops pockets. Each person with ciga­ concerned about whatto do if that at 134 9 Autumn,arrestedthe bar­ rettesapparently had to empty the situation ever came up again. The tenders and confiscatedan unde­ entire packto prove theywere not American Civil Liberties Union termined amount of cocaine, re­ holding marijuana. While the portedly from behind the bar. police used rough language and advises everyone to obey all po­ Danny Ray, manager of Oops, intimidatingtactics, as is common lice orders at the time and then was apparently arrested at his in drug-related operations, no pursue action later. Protesting at home and brought to the bar by specificallyhomophobic remarlcs the time of arrest may lead to excessive force by police, they police. were reported. Patrons of the bar said that the According to anonymous say. Tennessee requires that a police swooped in about 10:30 sources, drug-related raids had valid ID be in your posession at pm and turned on all the lights. been scheduled for Pipeline, J­ all times when in a place that Patrons where then told to line up Wag's, and Chaps as well, but as serves alcoholic beverages. facing the wall and empty their of press time these had not Anti-Gay Violence Still Pervasive

Washington, D.C.- Vio­ building. Berrill,joined by other cure its passage. lence, harassment and attacks civil rights, law enforcement, 1989 Statistics against Gay men and Lesbians and Congressional leaders, in­ Of the 7,031 incidents re­ are "widespread" and continue cluding Sen. Alan Cranston, ported last year, approximately to "plague the nation," says a called for a "major battle on the two-thirds were acts of verbal national report on anti-Gay sate level against bashers and harassment. Of the remaining, crimes released June 7 by the bigots" to end homophobic , 34%were physical assaults, 31% National Gay & Lesbian Task racist, anti-semiticand other hate were threats of violence, 17% Force (NGLTF) crimes. were acts of vandalism, 14% The fifth annual NGLTF Inaddition to Berrill and Sen. were police abuse, 3% were Playhouse on will present a special 11:30 performance of "Anti-Gay Violence, Victim­ Cranston, speaking at the con­ homicides, and 1% acts of arson Rocky Horror Show to benefit A TEAC on July 14. Tickets are available at ization and Defamation" survey ference were JohnH. Buchanon, and other victimization. the Playhouse box office. reports 7,031 incidents - Jr., chairman of People For the Almost 20% of the total in­ ranging from harassment to ho­ American Way; Arlene Wil­ cidents reported occurred on micide-against Gay men and liams, director of communica­ college and university cam­ Examples of Anti-Gay Lesbians in 1989. The incidents tions and development for the puses, revealing, ·says Berrill, Hate Crimes were documented by 119 orga­ National Organization of Black "dangerous intolerance and A wide variety of anti-Gay incidents were reported to nizations and individuals in 40 Law Enforcement Executives; prejudice that threatens an aca­ NGL1F in 1989 from urban and rural areas, including states and the District of Co­ Michael Lieberman, associate demic environment of enlight­ • On August 27 in Lincoln, Nebraska, five youths making lumbia. directorand counsel of the Anti­ erll11ent." anti-Gay remarks shot and killed a man they perceived to be Of the incidents, 2,322 were Defamation League, and Rod Overall,1989's total of7,031 Gay acts of vandalism, intimidation Johnson, a Gay man and hate incidents is slightly lower than • In February in Atlanta, a gang of skinheads harassed two andphysical violence and 4,7fYJ crime survivor. the total of 1988. "Given the Lesbians outside their home and smashed the windows of were verbal harassment. ·For the firsttime, the NGLlF many factors that affect annual their car "Last year the nation's Les­ report included a breakdown of totals and the relatively small • On Nov. 15 in Springfield,Missouri, amid a controversy bian and Gay community cel­ state hate crime laws passed or differencesbetween the figures, over the showing of a play about AIDS, the home of a local ebrated the 20th anniversary of pending. Although a 1987 U.S. it is not possible to accurately Gay activist was destroyed by arson the Stonewall riots which Dept.of Justice reportnoted that gauge how the scope of the • On April 18 in Portland, Oregon, several skinheads sparked the modem Gay rights "homosexuals are probably the problem changed last year," dismembereda dog and placed its head on a Gay man'sfront movement," said Kevin Berrill, most frequent victims" of hate explained Berrill. porch Director of NGLTF's Anti­ violence in America, only a "Not does thisreport measure • In Greensboro,N.C., a high school student was beatenby Violence Project and author of handful of states have hate crime the full extend of anti-Gay vio­ his parents, who broke his ann and threw him out after the report. "Although we have laws that include crimes based lence and victimization that oc­ discovering Gay literature and infonnational flyers in his made remarkable strides towards on sexual orientation. curred last year. Because of bedroom freedom since Stonewall, we The report was released on under-reporting by victims and • On June 26 in Staten Island, N.Y., a band of youths remain a community under the heels of the Federal Hate a lack of systematic data col­ shouting,"Are you a fag?," assaulted a man they perceivedto siege, battling an epidemic of Crimes StatisticsAct, signedinto lection throughout most of the be Gay on the seaside boardwalk. The victim received 25 bigotry and violence." law by Pres. Bush last April. U.S., we estimate that the vast stitches to his head after being beaten with a baseball bat. The reportwas presented at a NGLTF played a key lobbying majority of anti-Gay episodes • On May 5 at the University of Akron in Ohio, several press conference June 7 in a roleon the bill and engineered a in 1989 were not docunrented." male students smashed eggs in the face of a Lesbian activist. House ofRepresentatives office broad coalition that helped se- Continued on page 12 2-Gaze-July/August 1990 have beenworse, is if the chorus its accomplishment of perform­ into consideration. By being so had performed. If the tent had ing for Odell Horton and his paranoid and closeted, they se­ not been moved and the chorus guests. But again, they per­ verely limit the occasions and had performed feeling safely formed as a Men's Chorus. So locations where they can per­ tucked away at the fa rend of the whatdidO,.eyreally accomplish? form. Those few who are will­ Island, it would have been a real The orilything that makes the ing to performpublicly for non­ travesty. With the prevailing at­ chorus special or unique js the Gay audiences should under­ - The·Case of the Closeted titude of the majority of the fact that they are a Gay Men's stand that they will continue to chorus, performing at the north Chorus. If they are afraid of be held back by the majority Chorus end of the Island would have letting that be known to the non­ who are unwilling to do so. And made a mockery of everything Gay public, then what is the if by chance they ever reach the that GayFest stands for. point? point where the majority of the by John Stilwell To put the rumors to rest and It is really ·sad because I be­ Neither I nor the Memphis chorus is willing to perform in Memphis celebrated Gay state the facts, the Lambda lieve partof the impetus to start Gay Coal!tion has any right to such public places, those people Pride Week this year during the Men's Chorus was invited to a Gay Men's Chorus came out tell the chorus what it should or who are unwilling will not be week of June 17 through June perform at GayFest on Mud Is­ of Heart Strings. Memphis was shouldn't be, when or where it ruled by the majorityvote. They 24. This year, the Gay Pride land. A week beforethe event, it one of the few cities on the tour should perform, or how public it will still refuse to perform. Committee planned events was discovered that the tent had which did not have a Gay Men's should be. In fact, as far as I'm The Memphis Gay Coalition throughout the week mostly been moved from the fairly se­ Chorus to perform "Sometimes concerned, the Memphis Gay and the chorus are not enemies. centered at the Memphis Gay cluded north end of the island to When We Touch." But judging Coalition should never have The real enemy is fear. Fear and Lesbian Community Cen­ a spot adjacent to Bud Boogie from the majority of the chorus, asked the chorus to perform.We feeds on itself and breeds more ter. The Memphis Gay Coalition Beach and all the public con­ if Heart Strings were being formed an erroneous impression fear. As long as we let fear run again sponsoredthe annual River cession stands. The chorus performed this fall, the chorus of what the chorus was all about. our lives, we have no lives. We Ride and GayFestPicnic onMud memberswere concerned about would not be willing to perform If we had known how frightened are going nowhere and doing Island. For the most, things went performing in such a public in such a public place unless and paranoid the majority of the nothing. If it causes problems at very smoothly and I believeGay place. they could be billed simply as a chorus is, we would never have work or if it causes problems Pride Week can be deemed a Recently, at the AIDS Me­ Men's Chorus. So what's the invited them to perform at with so-called friends and loved success. morial Service, the Lambda point? GayFest in the first place. ones, that can be dealt with. But Therewas, however, one epi­ Men's Chorusperformed several Around Christmas of last But in deciding its future, the we have to stop being afraid. sode that put a damper on things. selections. At that event, a pic­ year, the chorus bragged about chorus should take some things ture was taken of several mem­ Gazewelcomes lettersfrom its bers of th� chorus. The picture readers. Letters shouldbe as short was featured prominently on the as possible and maybe editedfor front page of the Metro Section length. Addressyour correspon­ of the Commercial Appeal with denc_e to Gaze, P.O. Box 3038, an erroneous caption that iden­ Memphis, TN 38173-0038. tifiedthe men as members of the Lambda Men's Chorus "of the Box 3038, Memphis, Tennes­ Comments From Memphis Gay Community Helmsian, as in Jesse, theoso­ here, in the midst of a rural see 38173-0038. Phone (901) Center." As a result of that pic­ Mississippian phy! This altar table's burnished southern mindset, which tends 454-1411 (evenings). ture appearing,two members of walnut grain, all too often fed to break out in a cold sweat like the chorus who are teachers had I'm a Mississippian by with the oil of worried palms, a gallon container of milk left Gaze is non-profit and produced by problemsat worlc. One member birth-eventhough I don't look may or may not beproperly cov­ out on a June day when new volunteers. We assume no liability for claims made by advertisers. Appear­ had problems with his family a tad like Mary Anne Mobley. I ered with a striking lavender ideas or different life styles are ance in this publicationis not an indica­ (his family being prominent in write to express my thanks for cloth. Nor do we purposely se­ mentioned, I have exemplified tionof sexual orientationor identity. We east Memphis politics). you're ongoing work. I'm a lect pink chalices to celebrate low key, risque Gay abandon. welcomematerials submitted by read­ Subsequently, the chorustook member of the Coalition, al­ life, death, and deliverance from The time alluded to being the ers, but reserve the right to edit or reject a vote and only six members of though physically removed,and oppression. As a matter of fact, wearing of my Coalition tee shirt such materials. Subscriptionsare avail­ able at $8a year to cover mailing costs. the approximately twenty­ have visited your new center. I there may be nothing at all on to do groceries at the localJitney. Gaze is published 11 times a year by member chorus were willing to secured my first-ever issue of this altar, nor vestments on Not only were my coupons the Memphis Gay Coalition. perform at Mud Island. When Gaze about 18 months ago and ourselves, to distinguish this doubled, bust so was my pleasure the announcement was made itt look forward to each month's occasion fromany other. To me as I was stopped and Co-Editors the picnic that the Lambda issue. the importance,the significance· complimented on my "new

Allen Cook • John Stilwell Men's Chorus would not be John's articleon "Gay Pride" of such a gathering lies within wave" taste! Please! performing, the crowd booed was well-written and stirred those gathered there-for I'm a counselor by talent and Staff Writers and chicken noises were made. thoughts of my personalhike up whatever reason they have come hope soon to move to your city Vincent Astor As Vincent Astor said at the "Coming Out" mountain. My to celebrate or confess. To bor­ of intrigue and there absorb Becky Caperton time, and I will repeat here, it is best friend lately remarked he row from Jung, my individuation countless hours of dialogue on a shame that the majority of the did not think of me as being in goesbeyond my Gayness, which issues like this and much more. choruskept those six who were the closet but rather pictured me may be archetypal, to embrace Gaze is a wonderful source of Typesetting And Layout willing to perform, from per­ residing in a large, well-stocked the whole of who I am. encouragement to me. In your Allen Cook forming. pantry! That's nice,· however, I But then, it's precisely that, classifieds I've found a won­

John Stilwel l • Vincent Astor What reallybothers me is that see myself seated at a well­ me being myself unashamedly, derful array of new friends, after the announcement was rounded table in a country others being themselves, that brigands, and correspondents. Circulation made, a chorus memberwent to kitchen, theairlace-ladened with freesme/usto take partin actions Too, I've got to confess I've

Cecil Mcleod • John Stilwell a Coalition member and told the aroma of bread, coffee, and as those discussed in the "Gay also met the most wonderfulfree him that the real reason was that tea. There, like Martin Luther, Pride" article. I look forward to lance Bohemian lover yet to Advenlslng four membersof the choruswho I've opened my doors and in­ the time when I can live in a come south of the Mason-Dixon Vincent Astor are flight attendants got called vited my family, my coworlcers, large city and attend political line! Keepupthe positive effort! out of town unexpectedly and and my friends to sit with me groups-honestly, I salivate like Copyright © 1990 by MGC. Reprint that was the oruy reason the and talk. About thiscommunion a Pavlovian pup when I think of Randol permissionon non-syndicated material chorus didn't perform. I guess table, we are equals; we share being able just to meet with Mississippi granted to Gay publications only pro­ he found it easier to look a man and celebrate one another's gifts, others in a community center vided proper credit is given. Micro­ filmed by Southern Gay Archives, Boca in the face and tell an outright lie sling stories of catastrophic ir­ for rap sessions, covered dish Raton, FL. Gaze is theregistered trade­ than to admit that he was afraid. relevance, and decry the life meals, and fellowship! The other More Letters on mark of the Memphis Gay Coalition. All The only thing that would threatening insensitivity of side of my spent coin is that Page 11 rights reserved. 1991

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Senate Instructs Conferees ing the National Restaurant As­ sociation and the National Fed­ On Disability-Rights Bill eration of Independent Business (NHB). By Julie Rovner Senate version. "To pass legisla- ''This amendment will becon­ House-Senate conferees on tion or accept the motion to in- sidered a key small-business landmark legislation to outlaw struct in spite of the clear and vote," wroteNFIB 's John Mot­ AIDS, Gay Rights, And discrimination. against the dis­ convincing, overwhelming ley III. "Donot make your small abled face only one really diffi­ medical evidence that AIDS businesses pay a price becauseof Abortion Rights Activists cult decision: what to do about a cannot be. transmitted either public perception." controversialHouse amendment through air or food is simply to Afterthevote, anangryHarldn Demo Against Ca rdinal Law that a majority of them oppose. codify ignorance." accused the NFIB, which has The Senate on June 6 instructed Opponents of Helms' motion targeted him for defeat in No­ A massive protest targeting The action against Cardinal its conferees on the bill (S933) - brandished letters from a raft of vember,of"playingpolitics"with Boston's Cardinal Law drew Law was inspired by the huge the Americans with Disabilities experts, including Health and the issue. "If you want to pander more than 700 activists to Holy ACT UP/New York demonstra­ Act (ADA) to accept the House Human Services SecretaryLouis to perception," he said, "why Cross Cathedral on June 16. The tion last year at St. Patricks amendment, which would allow W. Sullivan and Centers for don'twetakeeveryonewithAIDS protest was sponsored by the Cathedral targeting Cardinal employers to transfer anyone DiseaseControl Director William and put them in a colony like you Massachusetts Coalition for O'Connor. Boston's Cardinal with a contagious disease out of a L. Roper,sayingthatthelanguage used to do with lepers?" Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights, and New York's Cardinal food-handling job, even if the was unnecessary and unwise. The Pivotal Act Up/Boston, and the Repro­ O'Connor are generally recog­ disease cannot be transmitted health authoritieswarned it could Representatives of AIDS and ductiveRightsNetwork(R2N2). nized to be the most powerful through food. The amendment, harmeffortstoeducate the public disability groups said a more For more than three hours, and most conservativemembers adopted 199-187 on May 17, is about how AIDS is spread. important factor in their defeat beginning at 10:00 AM, angry of the Catholic hierarchy in the aimed at people with AIDS. Conferees could simply drop · wasMinority LeaderBob Dole's demonstrators picketed outside United States. "Cardinal Law is Themotion to instruct,offered the language, which would force support of the Helms motion. the Cathedral, while inside adamantly opposed to AIDS by Jesse Helms, R-N.C., wasap­ supporters of the amendment to Dole,R-Kan., is a key supporter CardinalLaw presided over the education of any kind because proved by voice vote after sena­ reject the conference report or not only of the ADA bill but also ceremonyto ordain newpriests. he believesthat total abstinence tors by 40-53 refused to table it. recommit a bill that both cham- of various bills and amendments Chants,commentary, and air is a workable cure to the AIDS The conference was expected bers passed overwhelmingly. to boost federal support of AIDS horns resounded around the epidemic. It seems that saving to begin the week of June 11. Or they could alter the lan- research, prevention and treat­ Cathedral, as activists voiced people's lives is not really his There are relatively few differ­ guage, which would return the ment. Dole is one of several their outrage at Law's long­ priority; imposing his religious ences in the versions of the bill issue to each chamberin "techni- senatorswith a disability, having standingopposition to Gay civil views through the mechanism passedSept. 7 by the Senate and cal disagreement" and require a lost use of armin World War ll. rights, AIDS prevention educa­ of the state, is," said Michael May 22 by theHouse. separate vote in each. This time, after Dole voted tion and women's right to Galvin of ACT-UP/Boston. Thelegislation would prohibit "The restaurant operator's with Helms, at least two Repub­ choose. For three hours the crowd discrimination on the basis of livelihood depends largely on licanswhoinitiallyvotedtheother "Cardinal Law is the most roiled around the citadel-like disability in employment, public public perception," said Helms. way switched, and several who powerful and the most danger­ cathedralshouting their angerat services,public accommodations· "If the public is led to perceive hadnot voted ca�ttheir voteswith Helms. "They don't understand," ously manipulative enemy of the Cardinal. Twice protesters and transportation. It would re­ that there will be a health risk to Gay and Lesbian people in leaped the police barricade to quire employers to make "rea­ those coming into the restaurant said Dole when asked later why Massachusetts," said David get inside the church but were sonable accommodations" for and eating the food, rightly or he didn't support the position of LaFontaine, lobbying director swiftly caught by converging disabled workers, and would re­ wrongly, that business could be disability-rights groups. "Just of the Coalitionfor Lesbian and leather-gloved police officers quire storesand other businesses destroyed." because you have a handicap Gay Civil Rights. "Through his and deposited back over the to make "readily achievable" Helms had letters from key doesn't mean you have to be for persistent interference in the fence. modifications to serve disabled backers of the language, includ- every screwball thing." business of the legislature, he This is the largest demonstra­ customers. succeeded in killing the Gay tion staged in Boston since the Perception MGL CC Update rights bill in threeseparate years. State House takeoveronJanuary In contrasttotheHouse, which We have reached the boiling 4, 1988 when over a thousand frequentlygoes on record urging The annual meeting of theMemphis Gay and Lesbian Community point-we will not stay silent. protesters stonned the Massa­ conferees to take a particularpo­ Center was held June 16, 1990. At that time, boardelections were held. Law contributes to the AIDS chusetts Capitol building to sition, the Senate rarely votes on Elected to the board were Debbie Ashby, Kristi Elrod,Bill Huckabee, death rate and seeks to perpetu­ protest the killing of the Gay such motions. And while no one DottieJones, DamonMeeks,JohnProwen. SteveSolomon, PerryStevens, ate second class legal status for rights bill that year. would say the vote was without and John Vergos. Elected to positions as officers were Bill Huckabee, president; Perry Stevens, vice p�dent; Debbie Ashby, secretary; and Gays and women." precedent, not even longtime Damon Meeks, asuretre r. Senate observers could remem­ Thenew board is discussing plans to providemore outreachand more Gays Launch Drive to Pass ber acase in whichthechamber's servicesto thecommunity. Beginning onsoon Sundays, a suwort group conferees were instructed to ac­ dealing with personalgrowth will begin Thegroup will discussM. Scott Federal Civil Rights Bill cept a House-passed provision. Peck'sThe RoadLess Traveled. Pe rsonsinterested in thegroup will need Gay and Lesbian civil rights Currently 79 representatives Helms' motion is technically to buy the bookas well as thestudy guide available atmost bookstores. activists and member of Con­ and 10 senators cosponsor the not binding on the Senate confer­ According to the new president, the MGLCC would like to draw gress gatheredJune 12 at a gala bill, which would prohibit dis­ ees, butit puts them in an awkward togetherthevarious groupsand organizationsin town.Huc kabeeis excited Capitol Hill reception to cel­ crimination based on affection position. While a majority of about things that T-GALA is doing in Nashville and would like to ebrate the 15th anniversary of or sexual orientation in the areas bothHouse and Senate conferees implement some of those ideas and services in Memphis. the introduction of the Federal of housing, employment, public voted against the language, both TheCommunity Center Boardwould also like to seeone or two paid Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights accomodations and federally chambers have now gone on staffmembers at some time in the future. Thegoal is to tryto extend the Bill and launch a nationwide assisted programs. recordin suwortof the provision. hours the Community Center is open. campaign aimed at passing the As part of its nationwide Gay Conferees have three options: VolunteersareneededforthemanyprogramsandprojectstheCommu­ bill this decade. rights bill campaign, NGLTF accept the language, drop it or nity Center haspl anned.The Community Centeris thereto servethe needs Approximately 250 people has printed and distributed more alter it. of the individuals.Those individuals thatare being served need to "give attended the reception and than 125,000 postcards to Gay Most of them find the first something back" by volunteering theirhelp. fundraiser, held at the Hyatt activistsaround the country. The option exceedingly distasteful. The new board is ')ust getting its feetwet," but a lot of good ideas are Regency Capitol Hill. About cards urge lawmakers to sup­ "This goes right to the central comingout and plans arebeing made. Funding is stillan importantconcem $20,000 was raised for the Na­ port the civil rights bill. To ob­ thesis of the Americans with of the Center. To that end, plans are being made for a major annual tional Gay and Lesbian Task tain cards, call NGLTF at (202) Disabilities Act," said Tom fundraiser late in October. Watch Gazefor information about the exact Force. 332-6483. Harldn, D-Iowa, sponsor of the date, time, and place of the event. Democrats Nominate Harvey Gantt to Challenge Helms

Washington, DC - Harvey trailed in early polls, a poll re­ U.S. Senate," he continued. Gantt, the former mayor of leased in early June indicates Helms is the author of noto­ Charlotte, North Carolina, has that the raee is now a dead heat rious amendments which have people whose sexual orienta­ won the Democratic Senate between Helms and Gantt. weakened AIDS prevention During the campaign, Gantt . nomination in North Carolina, The Campaign Fund con­ materials aimed at Gay and bi­ charged that Helms "is going to tion is 'normal.' He is going to defeating prosecutor Mike tributed $5,000 to Gantt's cam­ sexual men. He strongly op­ decide what artis good andwhat get back on the issue of what _is Easley 57 to43 percent. Gantt paign in April, long before he posed the Hate Crimes Statis­ art is bad," referring to Helms' good and what is evil in soci- · received earlyfinancial support appeared to be a viable candi­ tics Act which overwhelmingly mvo. 1 vement m the controversy ety." from the Human Rights Cam­ date. The amount is the maxi­ passed the Congress earlier this surrounding the Mapplethorpe "Harvey Gantt is willing to paign Fund, the largest Lesbian mum contribution allowed by year and was signed into la:w exhibit and National Endow- fight for the basic civil rights of and Gay political organization federal law in a primary. At by President Bush. Increasingly ment for the Arts funding. He all Americans. We intend to do in the country. He will face that time, McFeeley stated that in recent years, the Senate has continued by saying Helms "is all we can to help him in the Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) in Gantt, an African American, refused to side with Helms going to decide about people coming months," McFeeley the November general election. "represents the best of what when his anti-Gay amendments whose sexual orientation is dif- said. The 14 percent margin of North Carolina can offer the have reached the floor. ferent and set them against Gantt's victory in the Demo­ nation, independence and vi­ "Helms has suffereda string cratic run-offelection surprised sion, rather than the ignorance, of defeats at the hands of his many observers. "Harvey bigotry and hate that Jesse colleagues," said McFeeley. Gantt's strong lead defies the Helms embodies," McFeeley "Most Democrats and an in­ conventional wisdom that North stated. creasing number of Republi­ Carolina Democrats would not "Jesse Helms is a disgrace. cans 'are unwilling to put up nominate a progressive Afri­ The more the voters of North with his bigoted tactics. We can-American candidate for the Carolina learn about him, the are hopeful that the voters of Senate," said HRCF Executive more questions they have about North Carolina have also con­ Director Tim McFeeley. whether he represents their in­ cluded that his time is up." Phillip Morris, manufacturer of "His victory is a clear sign terests," McFeeley noted. Gantt has regularly attacked Marlboro cigarettes and other that Gantt is in touch with the "Helms spends his time fighting Helms on issues of concern to products is one of the major voters of North Carolina and needed AIDS resources, cen­ the Lesbian and Gay commu­ that he has a compelling politi­ soring artand opposing choice," nity. He accused Helms of supporters of Sen. Jesse Helms cal message - Harvey Gantt McFeeley stated. "His bigotry appealingto people'semotions, re-election camapign. Need we can beat Jesse Helms," against Lesbian and Gay rather than addressing the say more? McFeeley stated. Although he Americans has no place in the nation's real problems.

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With his lover/ After the partnership was Celebration mally represented. It is good to partner Don Rossignol, the bar dissolved, he returnedto his first see For the tenth time, the annual the new board memberswere on that some politicalcandidates commonly known as George's typeof venture, an antique store. River Ride was not bombed (al­ hand to greet guests. are beginning to court Gay and became the Queen Mother of He spent his last years quietly. though some passengers were). All during the week, artwork Lesbian votes. Memphis Gay bars. George's He leaves a sister, two brothers, For the fifth time, there were no by several local Gays hung in the Naomi Saxton was crowned own character ofMarilyn Misfit his mother, his one time partner anti-Gay incidents at GayFest, al­ MGLCC. Included weremale and the new Miss Reflections at an turnedinto sortof an icon of the Don Rossignol, many friends of though this year's picnic was female artists using many differ­ extremely entertaining pageant premiere drag bar in town (and long standing, and a legend. within spitting distance of Bud ent media with some erotic sub­ later that night. Several of the for many non-Gays the only Gay A tribute to George from Boogie Beach. Gay Pride Week ject matter. judges' questions to contestants bar in town). many of his friendsand associ­ 1990, with its full week of ac­ Gay Expo at the MGLCC on concernedGay Pride themes. First The business expanded to ates will appearin nex'inonth 's tivities, can only be considered Wednesday was also considered alternate was Toni Templeton, nearly include an entire set of Memphis Memoirs column. one of the best ones yet. a success. Several candidates in second was Tammika St John. storefronts at the Madison ad- The week kicked off on June the upcoming election were rep­ Oops staged a Gay Pride buf­ 17 with a well attended cookout resentedat thepleasant! y attended fet and party to coincidewith the at the Memphis Gay & Lesbian event. Criminal CourtJudge can­ GrandOpening of their new patio Community Center- hamburg­ didates John P. Colton and Louis on Thursday. TheNamesProject ersgalore with allthe fixin's.The Montesi were in attendanceand a Benefit at Reflections raised Center provided everything and representative of judicial candi- $976.00towardbringing the Quilt to Memphis that same night. JohnProwettinvitedthe entire Producing Gay Pride '90 community to celebrate the 21st anniversary of his 21st birthday Not Without Trials for the 21st time at Chaps on Friday. by John Prowett joined me as co-chair and to- 448 revelers took to the River I just got done reading John gether we produced what you for the 1Oth annual Gay Pride Stilwell's article in the June is- enjoyed from the 17th through River Ride on June 23. It was a sue of Gaze called "Gay Pride the 24th. Although several of balmy night made for fun, but and Gay Activism 1979-1990," the functions that we planned problems with the tug boatpush­ and I totally agree with him, did not occur and a couple of ing the Showboat kept it in the especially after the last two functions were not as big as we harborfor about90 minutes. This months. wanted, it did happen. We only once-a-year fundraiser for the In FebruaryI went beforethe had one bar in town that did a Memphis Gay Coalition raised Memphis Gay /Lesbian Coali- fundraiser. I would like to thank over$6000andprovided the funds tion to ask ifl could co-chair the WKRBand B. J. Hefnerfor the for the Mud Island GayFest pic­ REMINDER 1990 Gay/Lesbian PrideWeek supportand the money raised to nic as well as ongoing programs For the Safety of the Committee.I had talked to quite keep the PrideWeek Committee of the Coalition. a few people and came up with afloat. I would also like to thank Over a hundred a fifty people Nation's Blood Supply some ideas for a week of ac- my roommate and best friend made it out to Mud Island for the Gay Men SbQUidNot Give Blood tivities.The Coalitionapplauded Don for his help. Even though GayFestpicnic. Thiscommunity my determination and ideas but some of the words were mis­ event cost about$2 000, but was - feltthataPrideWeek Committee sj>elled, at least he made the offered for the asking to anyone would be better represented by signs and got involved doing wantingto go. It includedadmis­ Gay Rap the Community Center. The something besidescomplaining. sion to the island and a catered Coalition would endorse the With all the problems and situ­ lunch. A last minute change of Who: Memphis Gay Coalition Week Committee and�.· ations over, we have time to Pride location placed the picnic in the Black Lesbians and Gays would participate by sponsor- reflecton what needsto bedone heavilytraveled south end of the ing the River Boat Ride and for next year. Yes, there will be island near Bud Boogie Beach, What: Gay Rap Mud Island Picnic to conclude a next year Pride Week, and but the ocassional straight Pride Week. possibly even a parade. With wandering through attracted by "Racism in the Gay Community" IwentbeforetheCommunity the help of people like B. J. the sounds of Harmony Gold When: Monday, July 16,7:00 PM Centerboardand they applauded Hefner,the ladies of Aphrodite, soon were made aware. 1bere my effortsandgave thego-ahead WKRB, OOPS, J-Wags, Re­ werenotmpleasantincidents and Where: Memphis Gay and Lesbian to get things organized. I had a flections,Pipeline, Chaps, the those who attended seemed Community Center, female co-chair for about a M&TBakery,andyou, we can pleased. monlh and a half. She left out make 1991 Pride Week much The week ended with a 12 91 Madison And are to of disappointment,as therewere . better. we going start Stonewallparty given at WKRB Why: To confront Racism in the no otherwomen except herand out much earner. As a matter of in Memphis, a fittingwrap up to

her lover that showed any in- fact,we willbe holding our next one of the busiest aild best at­ Gay community. To take a terest in the Pride Week func- meeting of the Pride Week tended Gay Pride celebrations look at how far we'l{e come lions. Sofor quite a few Satur- Committee on July 21 at the in Memphis history. day meetings I was the only Community Center at 2 PM. and how much further we persondoing anythingfor Pride can go working together. week.ButsixweeksbeforePride ,.. Gay----= Pr;.....------.�ide 91- Organizing Now! Week arrived Bill Huckabee _ _

-••.-.n• • • l r t.J"r • • 1 • 1 J • ••••• 1 .1 ..,.... 1 7-G::�ze-Jnlv/AnP'n�t 1990 M.O.M. Heads For The "Raft Races" If you went to Pensacola for Memo­ (Boys of Atlanta) on their home turf rial Day Weekend and you were unaware beforeLabor Day can even bepondered. Show of the MenofMemphis, you know about The next big adventure for M.O.M. ]our flride! them now! The group left an untouch­ will be the annual Raft Races in Atlanta. able mark on everyone in the area. This is a huge event held each August Countless comments were madeon the that attracts a crowd from all over the unity and excitement generated by these world. The B.O.A. won't be expecting The Memphis Gay Coalition is offer­ guys. There were jealous remarks from another united show by M.O.M. so the ing these limited edition Gay Pride T­ the bigger cities that didn't seem to have guys will catch them with their pants their act together. · down. The major attractions of this shirts for only $8 ($7 for members of The D. J. at the "Office"made count­ weekend are"Mr. Hotlanta" on August 4 less references to M.O.M. throughout and then the actual "Raft Races" on MGC). Silk screened in purple with a Friday and Saturday night but had to Sunday, August 5. 100% refrain from preferential treatment on The Raft Races are exactly what the pink triangle, these cotton T­ Sunday because the boys of Atlanta name implies. Thousands of Gay Men in shirts will make the perlectgift- or were having a fit. The T -shirts they rafts floating down the Chattahoochie sportedwere a sensation and the envy of River. The realcontest is not to get to the buy several for yourself! They can be everyone. Countless offers to purchase end firstbut to douse as many men as you the shirts were turned down. Their pre­ can with huge buckets of water. It's truly purchased at any MGC or GayRap sentation on the beachwas spectacular! an extravaganza to behold. meeting or by mail (add $2.00 to They becamethe focalpoint of the beach M.O.M. will once again print T-shirts and the main area for congregating. Men and unite for a fantastic weekend. The cover postage and handling). Sizes from the bigger Gay communities ex­ M.O.M. will be connecting their rafts pressed sinceredesire to visit Memphis intoone hugefloat with the proudM.O.M. M, L & XL. to enjoy some of the fun. flag flying overhead. Other tactics are In departing for home it was made being planned for the B.O.A. but they MGC clear that the M.O.M. would not be will remain confidential at this time. "Top Dog" on Labor Day weekend. The Once again the M.O.M. will leave a P .0. Box 3038 boys from Atlanta are attempting to mark envied by all who attend. This trip organize and take over a position that will not beeasy and a unified vessel will Memphis, TN 38173·0038 was well-earnedbyM.O.M. That's O.K. be inviting trouble. Good Luck Guys! Also Available at the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community because the Men of Memphis aremore For information about the Raft Races than ready to accept the challenge, but call (404) 874-3976. Center, 1291 Madison Avenue have also decided to strike the B.O.A.

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Sixth AIDS Conference Sees Hope for Vaccine Researchers meeting at the Alexandra M. Levine of the Sixth International Conference University of Southern Califor­ on AIDS expressed confidence nia reported on the trials of the that effortsto find a vaccine will Salk vaccine. This vaccine is be successful in the 1990s. intended for immune system Although many obstacles therapyfor those already infects FOR MEN remain-notably the extreme as well as for prevention of in­ variability of the virus cover- fection. ing- researchers are encour- 86 HIV -positive subjects ONLY aged by the results of recent have received the vaccine. All phase 1 humantrialsofprototype 86 are alive and clinically well. vaccines. Wayne C. Koff of the Only four of the subjects have Vaccine Research and Devel- developed opportunistic infec­ opment branch of the National tions (one PCP pneumonia and Institute for Allergy and Infec- three Kaposi's sarcoma). Some tious Disease noted that there subjects in the study have been will be three basic applications followed for as long as two and for HIV vaccines: prevention of a half years. 13 of the subjects new infections, rejuvenating the are also taking AZTand Levine immune system after infection, suggests that combined therapy and preventing transmission with both substances is feasible. from mothers to their infants. Jonas Salk, a surprise pre- Mostresearchershave sought senter at the symposium, said, to raise antibodiesto HIV based "The virus has outwitted us so on the theory that if the anti- far -but we will not be outwitted bodies are present on infection, for long." Salk stressed that any Stop AIDS Project Underway the body can mount a better virus must protect against free defense. Most vaccines avoid virus (in the bloodstream) as If someone stops you at a bar received 30 hours of training in using the whole virus for safety well as cell associated virus(e.g. and invites you to a Stop AIDS the procedures. reasons. in the brain). Salk feels that an- meeting, he is not asking for a "It hasn't been what most Koffoffered a brief summary tibody presence at the time of light, a date or a trick. He's invit- people expected," said Allen ST p of early findings of a study by HIV infection, as would be ing you to engage in some com- Cook,ATEACboardmember and MicroGeneSys, Inc. No signifi- provided with a vaccine, is cru- munication with other Gay men. Stop AIDS volunteer. "People MEMPHIS cant adverse effects were seen cial for protection.He notedthat The Stop AIDSProject isnow cameexpectedtobesittingaround eSToPAIOS�CUECT. NC�IN\I FANCSCO USE08YPEMIIISSIOH A•-•fllhMIO EN AIDS C.,., ... and there was some evidence of any eventual treatment would in full swing in Memphis. Al- beingdepressed allevening. What an increase in HIV -killing anti- combine immune system resto- readyover 150 peoplehave been they found was a really positive bodies. ration and antiviral agents. invited to several small group experience-a place werea dozen meeting.Cook says alotof people Donald of Michael Murphy-Corb of E. Mosier the meetings to discuss AIDS, its Gaymencanget together andtalk get "cold feet." "I thinkthey want Tulane University said that if Medical Biology Institute of La impact on their lives and the about things that concern them." to learn more about it, but they the rhesus monkey is used as an Jolla, California discussed the community,andwhattheycando The programis definitely not thinkthe subject is toodepressing. animal model for vaccine de- use of the SCID (severe com- to stop the transmission of HIV. proscriptive-that is, it doesn't We reallyhave a goodtime at the velopment, a working vac<;ine bined immune deficiency) TheProject wasbegun in San try to tell people what theycan or meetings and a lot of the stuff we will be available by 2000. He mouse in vaccine research. Francisco at a time when the an- cannot do. "Our discussions en­ talk about GOuldn't be printed arguedthatwith trialsinhumans, These mice essentially have no nual infection rate was 18% of able people to make their own here." researchers must wait 3-5 years immune and can be implanted Gay Men. Three years ago the commitments," Cook said. "It's Each person attending a Stop for results. Chimpanzee models with human immune system program was discontinued there designed to support people in AIDS meetingis requiredto sign are poor because few animals components to see how they when the infection rate fellbelow whatever decisions they may a statement of confidentiality as a are available and they do not react.Mosier reports thatthe lab 1%.1thasrecentlybeenreinstated make regarding safe sex, volun­ condition of attending. develop AIDS after infection is still "fine tuning" chronic in- when it wasdiscovered that many teering, helping, or whatever." The Stop AIDS program is with HIV. Although a vac�ine fection with HIV in the mice. younger Gaysareforegoing safer A major component of the being fundedunder an educational developed to protect rhesus Some vaccines have created sex and that some older ones are program is the invitation team. grant from the Tennessee Dept. monkeys from SlY (simian im- partial protection in these mice. going back to their old ways. Volunteers will appear at local of Health and Environment The munodeficiency virus, a close The advantage of using these TheProject uses focusgroups, bars and invite people to a Stop deparn:nent has funded training relative ofHIV) would only be a specially bred mice, according groups of 10-15 Gay men, meet- AIDS meeting.Other volunteers of volunteers in Chattanooga, prototype vaccine, the research to Mosier, is that it allows for ing in the comfort of someone's will call to schedule a specific Knoxville, and Nashville as well could progress more quickly "complete evaluation of immu- living room. Meetings last about meeting date and time. Once asM emphis. Stop AIDS Projects with results available in about a nity inaneight-week time span." three and a half hours and cover scheduled, all that is leftisfor the are ongoing in New York, Chi­ year. such topics as how AIDS has invitee to show up. cago, San Francisco, and San •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • affected• • • our personal lives, our "The public responsehas been Diego as well. : IN GAZE : community, what we can do to great," Cook said. "We've only So when someone invites you • ADVERTISE • stop the transmission of AIDS, done the bar invitation twice and to a meeting, GO! • • AFFORDABLE RATES and what we can do forthe com- over 150 people have agreed to • : DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER ISSUE • munity. come to a meeting." The Project • Stop AIDS • AUGUST 15 1990 During the weekend of June says it requires about 60 invita- • ' • 10-12 eleven ATEAC volunteers tions to yield 15 people at a •• e •••••••••• e •• e ...... --...... ------· ...... � v�·- """r , - ..-· .. - • • 0 • ••• • • • • • • • • • ' "Bird On A Wire" Draws Fire; GLAAD Not Happy

New York, NY-Move over Andy Rooney, Mel Gibson's in the hot seat now. Actually, it's everyone responsible for the beautysalon scene in the block­ bustermovie, "BirdOnA Wire." The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is less than thrilledwith Gibson's characterization of Matty, a "swishy" homosexual hair­ dresser. Even more offensive, according to GLAAD, is the portrayal of Raun of Racine as the "bitchy and malicious" sa­ lon owner. This very outdated stereotypeperpetuates the "freak show" representation of Gays that GLAAD is working to eliminate from modem media. Says Steven Asher, spokes­ man for GLAAD: "If black people no longer accept black characters portrayed as Stepin Fetchit and Jews are no longer depicted as big-nosed money grubbers, then itis time for Gays to demand the same respect. Until Hollywood presents a full range of Lesbian and Gay char­ acters, the use of demeaning stereotypes such as those in 'Bird On A Wire' is not funny." Founded in 1985, GLAAD is the only national organization devoted primarily to discourag­ ing stereotypes and misinfor­ mation aboutLesbians and Gay men. GLAAD pursues its goal by organizing grass-roots re­ sponses to public bigotry and working with the media to im­ prove coverage of issues that concern Gay people. GLAAD is encouraging conscientious movie goers to write letters of protest to John Badham (c/o Triad Artists, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067), Director and co-producer of the Univer­ sal Studios hit and the movie's costars, Mel Gibson (c/o ICM, 8899 Beverly Blvd., Los Ange­ les, CA 90048)and Goldie Hawn (c/o Creative Attists, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90212).

VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR COMMUNITY! 10-Gaze-July/August 1990 donated $976 to the Names Project after the benefit at Re­ Coming Together... flections on June 21. Several regular cast members and a Learning To Love Ourselves couple of guests provided fine by Martin Hurley The Gay Community." Future entert ainmrnt with Dennis After about three months of topics will include: "Which Massey as Master of Ceremo­ coming together, talking,party­ Comes First, Being Black Or nies. The program was preceded ing and just having a goodtime, a Being A Gay/Lesbian?"(Sunday, by a beautiful videotape which group ofBlackLesbianand Gays August 19); "Taking A Look At Benefit s Raise Thousands explained what the Names is forming.There will be an orga­ Ourselves-Internalized Project Quilt is about andadded nizationalmeeting onSunday July Homophobia" (Monday,August for Gays, AIDS, Quilt to the general evening's enjoy­ 22, 1990. Committees will be 6). On Monday, July 16 we will ment. formed,an amechosen, and plans join the Memphis Gay Coalition Wagettes' Tribute to Presley servingfrom a selection made for upcoming events. at the Memphis Gay and Lesbian George Wilson of 10 different varieties of Tenth Annual River Ride The spirit of brothernood and Community Center to discuss A TEAC was presented a do­ goodies complete with silver Sails at Last sisterhood is overwhelming. Fi­ "Racism In The Gay Commu­ natign of $675 from the June 2 service, white gloves and Despite a long technical de­ lOth nally, brothers and sisters that nity." Everyone is invited and benefit at Chaps honoring homemade Divinity. Over $130 lay, the annual Gay River have been here all along are encouraged to attend. On July 9 George Wilson. A huge crowd will be donated to the fund to Ride did sail the muddy Mis­ 448. coming together to form a com­ we held a rap session to discuss attended and most remained after bring theNamesProjectQuiltto sissippi with attendance of munity of African-Americans. In "Racism Inthe Gay Community" being driven in once by a Memphis in the near future. The event raised over $6600 1990 we face many challenges to beprepared for the GayRap on downpour. The show continued which will go towards the Gay that directly effect our commu­ the 16th. We hope to be able to with several performersstopping Tsarus' Successful Auction Switchboard,Gay Pride events, nity. It is extremely important discuss not only the problems but by either to or from work at Over $1400 was raised by Gaze and other Memphis Gay that we come together.As a result, also possible solutions. . other locations. Thoughit rained Tsarus to benefitclub events by Coalition serviceswhich include we will all be more greatly em­ We extend a cordialinvitation again, closing the show, orga­ the annual Salvage and Miscel­ major sponsorship of theCom­ powered to meet the challenges to everyone for all the functions. nizers considered it successful. laneous Auction June 16. Small munity Center. we face. Everyone is encouraged to .at­ appliances,gourmet dinners and \\\II/;;/ We have kept busy over the tend. For additional information High Tea Benefits Quilt picnic baskets,leatherwear and "- / ...... / past few months. On June 2 we on any upcoming events, please AfternoonNibbles and High various other items made for ...... hosted a party. We were uplifted contact: Tony Home at327-3943 Tea attracted over 50 people to some heated bidding and a by a motivational talk from Phil or Anthony Reed at 327-0521. the MGLCC on June 10. Lady pleasant evening. Wilson,a Black Gay activistfrom The invitation hasbeen extended Astor and Vance Reger served LosAngeles. Weheldrapsessions and the call has been made. coffee and tea under an awning Quilt Project Enriched by on "Being Gay-What Does It Sisters and Brothers Come To constructed behind the center Reflections Benefit Mean To You" and "Racism In Gather. with Vi Stewart and Peggy Renee Greene and her cast

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Voice From The Past information services manager with Your Call federally-sponsored clearinghousesin the Washington, D.C. area. He also You While reading Gay newspapers at Brings commits occasional free-lance writ­ the MCC Gay and Lesbian Archives ing. All This here in Houston in late May, I was Parris is an admitted gourmand interested to see that the "Memphis and pennypincher Memoirs" column in the May 1990 ActionJ� issue of Gaze reprinted part of a Advertiser Not "Memphis Gay History" article that I one D MANNIIIJIIt, .. Hot -on-one l4cfiOfJ wrote in late 1975 for the Memphis Responsive to Gay newspaper, Gaiety. It is gratify­ Potential Customer II TALKE LIVE ... with up trotto s men ing to me to learn that our efforts in Memphis have not been forgotten or I am a Coalition member and ap­ For theof men your choice lost and that material from Gaiety is II REMATrll- preciate those who advertise in Gaze 1 I being recycled and used to infom1 and try to use them. I wantedto let you · fallprivate voice BoxMait another generation of Gay know of my experience with a firm IECO. Memphians. listed in the "Professional Services" • other callers Since moving from Memphis in section in the back. RETRIM Messages Box 1976, I have becomemore involved in Three times I called Correct Cable haveleft iJ your Mail the Gay movement and am not as Connection to see about having them · other callershave closety as I was in Memphisin the wiremy homeforcable.It's something HEAR Messages out mid-70's, wheniwas.a city employee, I've wanted done since moving here left on MessageCenter Accordingly, if you reprint any more three years ago.I leftboth home and of the articlesthat l wrote for Gaietyin officephone numbers and theyhaven't · the mid-70's, please feel free to note returned my call. You should recon­ my realname, Fred Parris, as well as sider their being listed. FOr metrtlngfullhal Relationship the "Fred Harris" pseudonym that I Thanks much and keep up tliegood used then. work I enjoy reading your professional­ looking publication and am glad that Thomas Kopriva what was a dream back in Memphis of Memphis the mid-1970's-a Gay and Lesbian community center-is now a reality. Got a beef,bitch or comment? Congratulations on your achieve­ We'd like to hear it. Write us a ments. letter and chances are we'll print Fred Parris it - whether we agree with it or Houston, TX not. Send your missives to Gaze, . P.O. Box 3038, Memphis, TN Editor's note: Fred Parris is the 38173-0038.Keep your letters as author of All You Can Eat , a guide to short as possible to make your more than 100 U.S. Smorgasbords, point orriskour editing (We'll try Make A Small Investment In Your Future buffets, and restaurants offering un­ to keep your point and general limited servings for $7.95 or less. tone). Give it a shot. If we like And The Future Of The Fred was bornin Manhattan, Kan­ your writing we'll hire you and sas, the "Little Apple." A graduate of take you away from that hum Memphis Gay Community the University of Kansas in Lawrence, drumjob you've beenwanting to he has served as areference librarian quit. Of course,you'll have to get with theM emphis and Shelby County some money to live on from Public Library and as a librarian and somewhere ..... Join The

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The Conference for Catholic Catholic Lesbians, and our con­ events. Members also get in Lesbians (CCL) is an interna­ nection to other women of faith touch with one another while tional organization for women around the world. Broadly based traveling in other states on who recogni?:e the importance across North America, we arein business or vacation. of the Catholic tradition in Europe, Australia, Central and CCL sponsors retreats, lec­ Survey Shows Hurt of shaping their lives, and who seek South America as well. tures, and biannual national to develop a spiritual life which CCL publishes a quarterly conferences. Publishing Names enhances their Lesbian identity. newsletter, Images, which pro­ On the local level, members The organization evolved vides a substantive, thoughtful come together in small groups A survey conducted by the • 46% have feared for the safety from a national conference held forum on current Catholic and to socialize, to ritualize and Tennessee Human Rights of their self or loved ones. in 1982. Lesbian issues. worship, to exchange views and Committee (THRC) shows that • 28% have received threats The catalyst for the confer­ CCL maintains a Network of ideas in order to fill what has of most the personswhose names againsttheir familyorfriends. ence came from the fact that no local groups and contacts. The been for many of us a spiritual appeared in the local papers fol­ • 57% have been rejected by women's or Catholic group Network lies at the heart of the void, and to work together to­ Iowfng· ,park arrests, suffered family members or friends. spoke sensitive! y to the needs of foundir).g of CCL itself-a ward building a more just and hardships due to the negative • 11% have received threats of Catholic Lesbians or encouraged deeply felt need for a way inclusive world. The first meet­ press coverage. physical injury. activities relating to our own Catholic Lesbians could be in ing of the local group is sched­ The survey was sent to all 68 • 6% have received actual identity, social or spiritual. In touch with one another. In past uled for Monday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 persons whose names appeared physical injury. many cases, our presence was years hundredsof CCL members pm. in articles running in both The • 7% have received threats not acknowledged at all. There have used the Network as a way For more information, call Tennessean and The Banner against their life. was a need for Catholic Lesbi­ to reach out to new friends, fmd Faith in Memphis at (901) 324- concerningarrests by Metro park • 55% have feared for the safety ans to come together publici y as out about local Lesbian re­ 6949 or write us at: CCL rangers of homosexual and het­ of their property. Catholic Lesbians. sources and activities, and con­ Membership, P.O. Box 436, erosexual suspects charged with • 14% have received threats The heart of our purposes lies nect with area members to start New York, NY 10024. solicitation of or engaging in against their property. in the dual goal of promoting the groups and participate in litur­ ·�crimes against nature" in local • 7% have received damages to visibility and community of gies, discussions and social parks. , their property.

They attempted to reach all • 28% have had to relocate.

68 persons whose names were • 79% have feared for the loss of in the papers, by sending the their job or school.

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Anti-Gay urged to report them to com­ munity-based organizations Violence (this newspaper, for example), Continued frompage I local law enforcement officials, Fifteen percent, or 1 ,078, of and to the Dept, of Justice's the incidents were classified by national toll-free hate crime local groups as "AIDS-related," hotline, 1-800-347-HATE. indicating that AIDS and its stigmatization continue to be a focus and justification for anti­ Gay prejudice and_violence. Acts of terrorism against Lesbians and Gay men by or­ ganized hate groups were per­ sistent last year. Harassment and violence by such groups-most of which involved neo-Nazi skinheads-were reportedin 19 U.S. communities. Victims o( hate crimes are Leather & Pride Greetings to all from Mr. Leather Tennessee. I sincerely hope everyone's been able to keep as cool as they can. This is TYOU! in the nature of a report of my travels of late. I went down to Atlanta to judge the Mr. Southeast Drum­ mer contest and was given royal treatment by Les Robinson of Drum Productions and Wes Deckel, manager of the Atlanta Eagle. John Batoy of Jackson, Mississippi, will represent our region at the Mr. Drummer contest in September, during Leather Pride Week. Speaking of pride, I hope all my sisters and brothers in leather had a goodtime during our week­ long celebration of Gay Pride. I managed to attend a few events and was glad to see some of us out and about. The bestthing we can do to let the Gay community know that there is leather in Memphis is to be seen-and be seen in your leather. I have been to several fundraiserslately and would like to see more of you there as well, in your leather. We have a leather community, folks; clubs, individuals,bikers, S!M practitioners and fashion people. It's time to get honest about ourselves and be visible. To quote a prominent leatherwoman: "Until we can empower ourselves by validat­ ing each other whenever pos­ sible, we're putting ourselves as individuals-and our entire community-at risk to be totally walked over by the larger com­ munity out there." Memphis is really no different than the rest of the world, and, as leatherwomen and leathermen, I believe it's time to join the larger community. I'll be going to Lockup 1- NLA in LittleRock the weekend

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He also has co-founded the new The Pipeline will host a Luau Pensacola. Think about it, being seen but noticed. After Holy Trinity Community church on August 11, it will become an Dora bella. all, that is the whole point.If one Quick Benefit Rundown in the Gay community and con­ all night celebration with suit­ is afraid of being seen and no­ Department tinues to keep Minority Prison able trimmings. We will refrain Dear stocky, bearded teddy ticed, then one cannot, in good Project and Transexuals in from any porkcomments. Two wild queens also cornered us in Jackson. Wish I· were there. conscience, perform in public. Wagette Benefit-Chaps. . Prison going. concerning a party on Tuesday, Lv, Ldy A. And if a group does not elect to $675 to A TEA C. perform in public, where in the High Tea-MGLCC Pageant Recap August 14, entitled Night of a Watch for the upcoming pro­ pluperfecthell are they going to $130 to the Quilt. Department Thousand Whores. We didn't make this up. Invitations to the duction of The Normal Heart in perform and who is going to S & M Auction-Pipeline affaire (?) will be doled out by Octoberat Theatre Works. An­ ever hear them? $1400 to Tsarus. Tenisha Cassidine-Miss other Gay community enter­ Whatisthe point of the whole Names Project Benefit­ Black Gay Memphis 1990 the host/essesat the bar at some time or other. Starttime is 9-ish, tainment with a hard hitting thing anyway? Reflections Tammika · St. John-Grand message. Gay Shame Lives. $976 to Names Project Empress of Tennessee 1990 wouldn't you know. They promise no angry music, no Gay River Ride-Memphis Naomi Saxton-Miss Re­ Thought For the Month Ta, ta. Showboat flections 1990 depeche mode (whatever that is), and a sacrificeto be held on Department Lady A. $6600 to Memphis Gay . Coalition. We must interject that we the pool table. No mention of Playhouse Cares-Playhouse enjoyed the Miss Reflections virgins was made, however, on the Square pageant more than we have en­ probably just as well. All the beautifulpeople are supposed to LETJS DO THE TIME WARP $1400 to ATEAC. joyed any show in a long time. The talent offerings were wor­ bethere (does Men 0' Memphis AGAI Nl Personal Best Department thy of any show, anywhere. know aboutthis?) and they even Congratulations also to Toni, 1st invited moi. Though not to be taken in lieu alternate; Tammika, 2nd alter­ Make your plans now to at­ r�' of individual notes, we wish to nate; and Della, Miss Conge­ tend the Wings Flight 6 runover here thank everyone who par­ niality. Labor Day weekend. Men of ticipated in High Tea. Several Leather has the information re­ Rt��r �"�,� organizations and numerous Rurnour Mill Department garding hotels and whatnot.The individuals made it an immense centerpiece will be the Mr. success. Thanks especially to Word is out, gentle readers, Southern Leather Contest, on Vance who sat in. the sun with that Miss Police Department is Saturday, September 1st at moi during the entire thing and Chaps. WomenofLeatherheld �"'" having a serious mood. Be a ironed lin�ns for hours the day ca�ful. always carry your ID, truly wild club night there on before. and don't foolishlycarry illegal July 6, and Gary Gramlin of PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE Thanks wonderful Little Rock became this year's also tothe recreational materials even if 14, 11:30 P.M. folksat Playhouseon theS quare you must partake. Beware of Mr. Chapson July 7. Saturday Night, July for the show on July 2, it was arcade tricks that are just too WKRB will host three eve­ oneofthemostfulfillingbenefits good to be true. This public nings of female perfonners in A Benefit for ATEAC we had anything to weeksto come; Exposed to Love have ever do service announcementcomes to 726-4656 with. you as a service of Gaze, the on July 20, Connieand the Little Call for Reservations Thanks in advance to the Memphis Gay Coalition, the Rock Ladies on August 5 and e9mpany of The Rocky Horror TommyStewart R umoursAlive Aphrodite's next big show on (see Show fortheATEACbenent on Serviceand Oops, God love 'em August 26 their tribute in .July 14, at the late night, double all. And, of course, your own Memphis Memoirs). Tsarus a feature,horror show (in theback Aunt Endora. will have show of its-own on row). August 19.

Thanks also to everyone. on • Whoops a Daisy the Gay Pride Committee who Department • Witt.Y Asides Department filledthis year's PrideWeek with moreevents than even we could In our excessive zeal toward Rumoiir has it that the 324-GAVS possiblyattend. Isn't it amazing quality journalism and the Wagettes areplanning a benefit that there were political candi­ working of our Muse overtime at Barbara's in the near future. 7:30 • 11 Nightly dates at the Gay Expo! These ino�r-striving towardwrfec�on So who tells us? things happen in other places, and even working our editor Information · why not here? Memphis can overtime- to ·hunt and. place a Frank Cooper is still in the change-ask Bill Johnson, ask graphicno m:t�had thoughtof in midst of preparations for one Referrals Heart Strings, ask Allen years, we were·guilty · of a tiny new saloon, all these rumours Counseling Cook.... ask George Wilson,may error. In last month's Memphis about some other one,flyers and Volunteers are needed to staff the Gay Switchboard. his memory be ever green. Memoirs column, �e waxed all,are news to moi. We guess Switchboard training is scheduled Good Luck to Rev. John windy about a unique· sister they don't realize that we print for Monday, April 7:00 Prowett who was appointed public�tion··RFD. We, how- ... dirt for free. 16 at at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center. Chaplain to the Gay tier at the ever, neglected to mention that If you can spare one evening a month in the comfort Shelby County Jail. Gay inmates this worthy publication may be... And when are the Billie Jo of Y.Our ow_n.b.Qme- ��_can use your help. Call us at Casino awards this-year? " .. are segregated in the jail and, read at the Community Center 454-1411 for more Information. according to Rev. Prowett, not and may be reached directly at (This is not a dating service or a phone sex line.) even permitted to go from the this address: It's just ducky to have a con- Playhouse Cares ... Songs of Love The Memphis theatre com­ Miserables), and Jim names." munity, most notably those who Ostrander's If You Go Away Credit indeed should go to have perfonned at either Play­ (Jacques Brel)touched even the the Playhouse technical support house on the Square or Circuit most cynical. In the comedy staff,who volunteered their time Playhouse during the current vein, Dame Ethel Dupree's And and talents as well. With this season, mounted a moving mu­ I'm Telling Yo14 (Dreamgirls), many acts and what must have sical revue July 2 to benefit the Peter Colburn's Buddy's Blues beenminimal rehearsaltime, the Aid to End AIDS Committee. (Follies), and Kate Davis' oral stage could have looked like a Featuring 28 acts, the revue interpretation of "The Only cattle call. Lois Mytas (Stage showcased the comedic and Snake I Ever Loved" (from the Manager) and John Rankin recently awarded best produc­ in the role of Frank. Mark will musical talents of the wonderful memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee) (Lighting Design) made the tion in Mem- ..--­ ___ be leaving for people who populate the stages kept the night from becoming production flowsmoothly. phis commu­ Florida to play of Memphis. Performances maudlin. A total of $1,429 was pre­ nity theatrefor tlielead in "The ranged from the classical to the Vincent Astor, organizer of sented to ATEAC representa­ the 1989-1990 King and I." For camp; from"Going Home" from the city's first-ever AIDS ben­ tives on the night of the perfor­ season, is add­ the last two Rocky Horror to Beethoven's efit (Old Hash in 1983), re­ mance. ing two late weeks of the Sonata in G. marked, "Here I am at an AIDS Playhouse on the Square and night perfor­ run, the direc­ The brainchild of Tamera benefit and all I've got is my Circuit Playhouse have both mances on Sat­ tor, Ken Tweedy and Mark Chambers, own voice." He sang A Very been very supportive of AIDS urday, July 14 McCullough the revue suffered only from Unusual Way (Nine) dedicated causes over the years. Circuit and 21. Inaddi­ willperfonn the lackluster pre-event publicity. to a friend lost on account of was the site of Old Hash; Play­ tion to the 8 PM role of Frank. A crowd of about 180 attended AIDS. house staged a benefit perfor­ performances, Ken won best the perfoimance and deemed it The evening closed with cast mance of Anything Goes for there will be director this a rousing success. and audience singing lfW e Only Heart Strings in September of another sho� at -----"- ..___. _ year for "Rocky It would beimpossible to note Have Love which could almost 1989. 11 :30 PM. The profits from the Horror Show" and was nomi­ all of the highlights of the becomean anthem for Gay Pride.. Mark Chambers indicated July 14 perfonnance will ben­ nated for best actor for the role evening, but some do stand out. One of the verses reads: "If we that Playhouse Cares may be­ efit the Aid To End AIDS Com­ of Brad in the show. Tickets are Karin Hill's sign language in­ only have love, we can reach come an annual event. We hope mittee. available for $15 at the Play­ terpretationofT he Rose, Charles those in pain, we can heal all our it does; it has the potential of Sunday, July 15, will be the house on the Square box office. Billings' Bring Him Home (Les wounds, we can use our own becoming a local Heart Strings. last chance to see award win- Charge by phone at 726-4656. Holy Trinity Community Church I "A Place to Belong"

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For More Information Call H. T.C.C. 726-9443 or write 'P.O. Box 41648 . ' Memphis, TN 38174 IT's OK .. To Be New ATEAC Board GAY Members Elected M E M p H s The Aid to End AIDS Com­ financial support to provide mittee reelected two previous services and assitanc.e to people boardmembers and added seven with AIDS. at its Annual Meeting July 9. Kerrel Ard, employed by the The group had recently ex­ Salvation Army, is a member of panded its board of directors the Native American Tribal from 11 to fifteen. Council and is active with'vari­ Previous board members re­ ous organizations on a national elected were Rebecca Locke and level addressing the needs of Mark Whitehead. American Indians. Locke has served on the J.J. Jones is employed by the board for three years and was Hotel Peabody and has a co-chair of the highly success­ longstanding involvement with ful Heart Strings last year. Ms. ATEAC. His volunteer activi­ Locke has been involved in ties included Heart Strings and AIDS education in Memphis the ATEAC Auction. for over fiveyears and serves as Lisa Alex, Ph.D. is a clinical the Assistant Chapter Manager psyschologist who has been as­ of the Mid-South Chapter of sociated with the Northeast C 0 M M U N I TV CE NTER the American Red Cross. She is Mental Health Center for the also acting president of the past fiveyears. She is currently 1291 Madison Avenue • 276-4651 Memphis AIDS Coalition. one of the professional group Whitehead previously served facilitators for the PWA Sup­ as treasurer of A TEAC and has port Group of ATEAC. also been on the board for three Board memberswere elected which have policies of non-dis­ years. Whitehead established for three year terms. Other crimination. Ben-Shallomcalled the ATEAC Auction for AIDS ATEAC Board members whose recent actions by the University BLACK&WHITE as one of the primaryfund raisers terms did not expire this year of Wisconsin, MIT, over 20 MEN TOGETHER • --,- for the organization. He was are Rick Bray, Allen Cook, Tom California State University . AnInterracial Gay OrganlzaUonAll for People also instrumental in beginning Stewart, Jean Hofacket, John campuses, and four national statement of Purpose "AIDS Awareness Nights" at Heizer, Vicki-Ford Freeland, associations representing the local Gay nightclubs. He served Betty Dawson,and ChrisMiller. majority of colleges and uni­ Black and White Men Together of Memphis, Inc. is a Gay interracial as the chairmanof the Ad Sales versities in theU.S. questioning organization committed to fostering supportiveenvironments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome and committee for Heart Strings. the military's policy "the most the goal of human Gay Vets equal�y realized. To these ends, we engage in educational, political, Newly elected to the board imporantthing happeningon this cuijural, and social activities as means of dealing with racism, sexism, are the following: issue today". Form Nat'l homophobia, and other inequities in our community and in our lives. Carolyn Tisdale, director of "At last people are recogniz­ the Refugee Resettlement Pro­ Organization ing the fight against discrimi­ gram of Catholic Charities. She nation in the military is works with Asian -American Gay, Lesbian, and bisexual everyone's fight," continued JULY/AUGUST populations and with those for veterans from throughout the Shalon. "When we defeat the whom English is a second lan­ country met in Washington re­ military's policy of discrimina­ CALENDAR OFEVENTS guage. She is currently working cently and formed a national tion, we will have thrust a sword Mon. July 8th Board Meeting, 1:30PM organization to continue their with A TEAC to develop and next to the heart of discrimina­ Mon. July 9th C/R Discussion, 7:30PM fightto end the military's policy distribute a brochure on AIDS tion. We will then need only to Sat. July 21st C/R Discussion, Pot Luck, of discrimination based on prevention written for the Asian twist the sword until we pierce 6PM community. Ms. Tisdale ha� sexual orientation. the heart itself." Mon. July 23rd Monthly Meeting, Main been onvolved with the social After unanimously electing Second the veterans will Library at Peabody and service community for many former Staff Sergeant Miriam continue to work with the Mili­ Mclean, Meeting Room A, years and has functioned as an Ben Shalom, whose fifteen year tary Freedom Project and Rep. advocate for people not served legal challenge against the Gerr Studds to lobby Congress 7:30PM by the traditional support sys­ military policy was rejected by and the Dept. of Defense to re­ Sun. July 29th Dinner at AsianPalace, tems. the U.S. Supreme Court in peal DOD Instruction 1332.4, 861 South White Station Philip Gray is director of Febrary, to chair the organiza­ which contains the discrimina­ Road, 1PM Employee Benefits and Com­ tions, the group set an ambitious tory policy, and amend sections action agenda. pensation for LeBonheur Health · of the Uniform Code ofMilitary Mon. Aug. 6th C/R Discussion, 7:30PM First the group- Gay, Les­ Systems and was an active vol­ Justice which are discrim­ Sun. Aug. 12th Board Meeting, 1:30 PM unteer during Heart Strings. bian and Bizexual Veterans of inatorily enforced·against Gays, America - will work to sup­ Currently Mr. Gray is a volun­ Lesbians, and bisexuals. For details and a copy of our newsletter: Call teer on the ATEAC Ad Hoc port student and faculty groups Finally, they plan to organize Ed ( 452-5894), Irwin (726-1461) or write BWMT1 Financial Development Com­ in university and college cam­ "Witch Hunt Strike Teams" to mittee set up to develop a fund puses in opposing the continu­ organize resistance to the mili­ Memphis, P.O. Box41773, Memphis, TN 38174- raising plan for A TEAC and to ation of ROTC programs and tary "witch hunts" designed to 1773 help secure community wide military recruiting on campuses identify and oust homosexuals.

16-Gaze July/Aug 1990 Aphrodite 11 Years of Community Service by Vmcent Astor ·

In May of 1979, in the back room of and individuals in need, have partici­ fundraisers and they can be counted upon many, many of their Gay and Lesbian the Ohman Inn on Union, a group of 8 pated in Heart Fund drives, and have to participate in some manner wherever brothersand sisters. Hopefully,they will women decided to band together to form been one of the most frequent and charity is concerned. "We're proud of continue to be an example for ourselves, a women's club solely for the purposeof strongestsupporters of ATEAC, fillinga Dolly, Sharon, all of our performers," and particularly the next generation, of charitable pursuits. In those days, there need for funds which go directly to says B. J. They have added the Commu­ how we take care of our own, and even were several social clubs in Memphis, ATEAC's clients. nity Center to their list of beneficiaries others. one of which was a chapter of the Krewe For five years they had a program and use its facilities regularly for meet­ NOTE: Please see Box 3038 for a of Apollo in New Orleans. A represen­ which would loan small sums of money ings. They also beganan account at Life letter from Fred Parris who wrote the tative from that krewe approached B. J. to individuals but found this service un­ Blood using female donors which has articles I have quoted in past columns. Hefner andothersabout forming a similar wieldy. "We discovered over the years served PWA's, Gay men and Lesbians. Under the name Fred Harris he wrote organization for women. However, the that our support really has to go for Never a huge group, these tireless the only history· of the Memphis Gay amount of money which would be leav­ groups of people, it is not up to us to women have spent their decade thinking Community to date and we are certainly ing Memphis for points south did not set decide which individual really needs the mostly aboutothers and never seeking a grateful. well with these folks. They decided to money or not," says Charlie. "We have lot of publicity or great recognition. They Next Month: George Wilson as re­ become a local sister club to Apollo,but been criticized for doing so many have won the respect and admiration of membered by his friends. to have different goals. At Grace Perry's fundraisers for men's groups ( tlwughthey suggestion, they became the Mystic have raised money for mainstream Krewe of Aphrodite. women's crisis centers). We cannot help From the beginning the goals have every individual in trouble; we will do­ beenstrength and service. "A woman in nate to groupswhose business is serving New Orleans toldme recentlythat we are the individual." The members feel very one of the few, if not only, women's strongly that the money Gay people do­ clubs around that has lasted 11 years," nate must remain in the Gay community says B. J. Through the years these women and for most of their history have fi­ have raised money for AIDS (startingin nanced and distributed food and neces­ 1983), andparticipated in the short-lived saries baskets at Thanksgiving and Krewe of Lanibdi so that patients from Christmas to needy Gays and Lesbians. the Crippled Children's Hospital could Their hallmark has been the benefit be in the Children's Parade. They have show. Their production numbers were done fundraisersfor Muscular Distrophy always in demand at other groups'

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