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Vol. 1, No.1 FOCUSING ON THE LESBIAN/GAY COMMUNITY December, 1979 March On D.C. Signals Start

Of Gay Politics · Between 50 thousand and 200 mother. Professional groups such as sonally, the lobbyists did talk to top shows a friend a picture of his or her thousand Gays and their supporters "Gays in Medicine" marched with legislative aides of Senators Baker spouse, it is considered sharing. (official estimates varied greatly) others holding signs reading "End and Sasser and Representatives When a Gay person shows a picture . marched on .Washington, D.C. on Gay Oppression . , Ford and Beard. Ford's aide reported of his or her lover, it is called Sunday, October 14 in the firsL Opposition to the March, however, that Ford is aware and supportive of flaunting." national demonstration for the civil found its way to the nation's capitol. bill H R-2074 to amend the Civil The realization of double stan­ rights of Lesbians and Gay men. One anti-homosexual group held a Rights Act. Beard's aide responded dards that lead to repression on an Though virtually ignored by the prayer session in the office of to the presence of the lobbyists by emotio�al level was emphasized by national and local media, the event Representative Larry McDonald (D­ saying "Well ...I'm shocked." He local marchers. From a practical drew delegations from all fifty states G A). The prayer group, led by anti­ also indicated homophobia in regard standpoint, some, like Bill, think the and several countries. The weekend Gay crusader Jerry Falwell, declared to Gay /Lesbian teachers. Indecisive most important-aspect of the March saw Gay people not only marching, October 14 a "national day of prayer opinions were expressed by aides to for Memphians was "to make our but· attending workshops, enjoying for homosexuals,'' During the Baker and Sasser. Neither were legislators realize that Memphis has concerts, and lobbying on Capitol March, a lone counter-marcher stood aware of legislation concerning Gays a large and politically influential Hill. holding a sign tqat read ''Repent or "(presently in Congressional com­ Gay/ Lesbian community." This Workshops, awareness meetings Perish.'' mittees). awareness is considered by activists . and open houses were in progress Praise for the March, its im­ The Memphis delegation to the to be the cornerstone of the new Gay from Thursday until Monday, plications and the future of Gay March brought back a "spirit of political movement of the 1980's. October 11-15. The National Third politics were the themes of the post­ political and social awareness about The first National March on World Lesbian/Gay Conference was March rally on the grounds of the being Gay," according to Bill Washington for Lesbian and Gay <1" .ing i cnj .eti i , t , ,e. t. ak re J h!'e.t , delE- Ptf' from Mern s. Rights has fueled the political with the March. Awareness meetings included San Francisco Supervisor Commenting on his personal movement, and it has been and open houses were held by such Harry Britt, who replaced slain realization of "just how oppressed speculated by March organizers that supportive groups as Parents and Supervisor Harvey Milk; Troy Gay people really are," Bill recalled a second one will be held before the Friends of Gays and the Perry, founder of the Metropolitan the words of a speaker at the post­ 1980 presidential election. e Metropolitan Community Church. A Community Church; Eleanor Smeal, March rally: "When a heterosexual Saturday night concert, featuring president of the National the Great American Yankee Organization for Women; and Freedom Band from Los Angeles, Representative Ted Weiss (D-NY), a Church Group Harasses MCC founder Troy Perry, en­ sponsor of House bill HR-2074 to tertainer Robin Tyler and others, . amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to Suburban Bookstore was held at the Sylvan Theater near include homosexuals. Entertainment the Washington Monument. included rock singer Tom Robinson Members of Raleigh's Broadmoor complained further to Mesler's Sunday's briefing for marchers on and singers Meg Christian, Holly Baptist Church have removed The employer and to the home office of the Washington Mall began at 10 Near and Robin Tyler. Joy of Lesbian Sex and The Joy of Waldenbooks. May threatened in his a.m. and the March was underway Marchers carried the cause of Gay Gay Sex from the bookshelves of conversations "to mobilize the some two hours later. Marchers were rights to their Congresspeople on Walden books at Raleigh Springs community.'' orderly and enthusiastic as they Monday. About thirty Tennesseans Mall. According to Walden books May's letter to Waldenbooks' chanted, sang, carried banners and (the Tennessee delegation to the Manager Cory Mesler, members of President Harry Hoffman resulted in enjoyed the support of people from March numbered between 100 and the church have been calling three or the removal of the books. Hoffman all walks of life. An elderly marcher 150) lobbied on Capitol Hill. four times daily demanding that the responded to May's letter with an carried a sign proclaiming that she Although no Senator or books be removed. apology and assurance that the was an "out-of-the-closet" grand- Representative was reached per- Some of the church's members books would be placed behind the visited Waldenbooks during the past counter. Hoffman then ordered Mr. several weeks and harassed the Mesler to remove the books from store's employees, but Mr. Mesler public display. Here WeAre! had stated that he would not remove· Local activists have contacted a book "just because someone asks" Hoffman, protesting his action. As the decayed decade of the like to advertise with us or send us a him to. . Memphis Gay community leaders seventies slips away, we are proud to donation, please write to GAzE, P.O. Broadmoor claims that it suc­ are urging Gays to write letters of bring you the first issue of GAzE. Box 3038, Memphis, TN 38103. ceeded in having Goldsmith's at protest to: Harry Hoffman, Memphis' Gay community We are YOUR newspaper. If you Raleigh Springs Mall take Gay­ President, Waldenbooks 201 High newspaper is published by and for have articles, features, or news items oriented books from the shelves of its Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06904. the Memphis Gay/ Lesbian com­ for us, please write. If you know of book department. After complaining Members of Broadmoor Church b munity. an organization or business that to Goldsmith's, Broadmoor says had been oycotting the store and GAzE is supported entirely by would like to be listed in our ''Gay that the book department manager writing letters to the Connecticut advertising and private donations. Memphis" directory, please let us removed the books and said that he home office of Waldenbooks . A Please remember us when you are know. The listing is free. If you know was "unaware" that the books were . spokesperson for the church reports looking for a charity; we believe it of any special events you would like on the shelves. Goldsmith's, that Broadmoor had contacted other M begins at home. (One dollar from listed in our "Coming Up!" section, however, has refused to talk with churches in the Northeast emphis each of our readers would keep us in let us know. It is also free. e GAzE about Broadmoor's claim. area urging them to join in the print for four months.) If you would Broadmoor Pastor Jack May, protest. after talking with Mr. Mesler, (cont. on page 3) tivists · having already "rocked the boat." Oppressive hatred, however, Tennessee grows and festers when left un­ Gazing confronted. We can no longer live under a sense of false contentment, Lobbies On for those who oppose our very Why Rock The Boat? existence_ (many of them actually Capitol Hill advocate the death penalty for "Why rock the boat?" is the Groups such as Christian Voice. homosexuals) are quietly gathering On Monday, October 15, still filled question often asked 6y non-activist Moral Majority, Religious Round­ arms. with the spirit generated by Sun­ Gays. Even those who have lost jobs table, and The National Christian We are not safe, inside the closet day's March, Tennesseans visited or suffered police harassment Action Coalition are organizing vast or out. Our oppressors have friends the offices of Representative Bill because of sexual orientation often numbers of conservative-thinking in local, state, and national Bonner, who represents the Nash­ condemn political activism. citizens in an effort to legislate government. Georgia's Represen­ ville area; Representative Robin But the direction our society is against Gay people. tative Larry McDonald has m­ Beard, whose district covers part of taking is reason enough for Gay Christian Voice and other anti­ troduced an anti-Gay bill in southern and most of East Mem­ activism. Jerry Falwell, whose anti­ homosexual mobilization groups are Congress. phis; Representative Harold Ford, Gay campaign surpasses even Anita planning an April, 1980 anti-Gay The Hitler-like methods used by whose district includes Memphis' Bryant's, raises $1 million a week demonstration in Washington. These these "Christian" groupies are center city; and Tennessee Senators through direct mail and television groups are expecting to draw over a devious beyond imagination, and Howard Baker and Jim Sasser. appeals to finance his oppressive million demonstrators, and their they can do us more harm than we It was apparent that most of activities. His supporters reach to expectations are not the least bit dare anticipate. Before we accuse our Tennessee's legislators have little every comer of the U.S. in their unreasonable. They have already brothers and sisters of "rocking the knowledge of their Gay con­ attempts to rid society of "per­ raised millions of dollars in support boat," let's take a closer look at our stituency. Memphians who talked verts." of this demonstration. contentment; as far-fetched as -it with the legislative aide to Robin Falwell is far from being alone in Non-activist Gays blame these may sound. it is not unlike that M Heard pointed out that there are two championing this abortive crusade. anti-Gay campaigns on Gay ac- the Jews in pre-,azi (;ermany. e bills involving Gay rights presently in congressional committees (HR­ :Z074 and the McDonald Resolution). Monument grounds. we planted our Beard's aide was unaware of either of Gay Pride For Tennessee state banner and listened to speakers them. exhorting us to be proud. They spoke Bonner's aide. however. was well­ A Memphis Marcher's Viewpoint of past injustice and discrimination versed in political rhetoric, giving and of present progress. threats and lohbyists the traditional "run­ Most of us were unacquainted as The atmosphere in the hotel was political developm£nts. They spoke around." Nashville delegates ex­ the "Tennessee" bus rolled out of "conventioneer"; we were proudly of future committments and pressed concern with Bonner's Nashville on Friday night, October yet matter-of-factly wearing our responsibilities. We heard disco continual evasion of the issue. 12. Introductions, though, were Lambda and March buttons openly. music. folk singing. and satire. We Harold Ford's office, on the other made quickly; within minutes most Glances, smiles of "recognition" of heard representatives from national hand. was more reponsive to the of us were clustered around the bar mutual purpose and presence were organizations. entertainers. needs of the Gay community. Ford or standing in the aisle (yes, the bus noted and acknowledged. We felt politicians. activists. and others. supports equal rights for Lesbians was equipped with a bar). open and free. For many, it was the The following day saw us lobbying and Gay men and strongly opposes "Evelyn Louise" and "Dolly" most "out" we had ever been, and it in the offices of Senators Raker and the homophobic 1\1cD onald were self-a}>pointed "stewardesses" was exhilarating. Sasser and Congressmen who Hesolution. for the trip, serving drinks (or Sunday, October 14, dawned cool represent our respective districts. By Senator Sasser's aide expressed whatever), comforting the lonely, and cloudy. As we gathered on the early Monday afternoon. we were views similar to those of Robin and giving directions to the powder Mall, despite the clouds, the real once again on the bus. Beard's office. He was "unaware" of room. The sixteen-hour bus ride was spirit of the March surfaced. We Various delegation "l eaders" Gay rights legislation. definitely festive; few of us managed were together, feeling proud to be made speeches from the front of the Thirty-one delegates spoke with to get much sleep. marching, and we were proud to be bus about the meaning of the March. Howard Baker's top aide, expressing As the bus neared Washington, we representing Tennessee. Our banner, As we headed home, we were their concern and need for positive felt a great sense of expectation. made from two bedsheets sewn reminded that we must take the spirit communication between Congress Literature about the March was together, had bold black lettering: of this march back to Tennessee with and the Gay community. Those distributed, and we saw crowds of ''TENNESSEE!" us. In this year, the tenth an­ present at the meeting felt that our brothers and sisters on the . As we took our place in the March niversary of Stonewall, we must Baker's aide would relay this matter streets. We arrived at our hotel, the lineup, we found women from East begin the fight against the op­ to Senator Baker. e Capitol Hilton, near noon on Tennessee (ET ALA) and members of pression that we have too long Saturday, finding delegations from the Greater Greenville Gay Com­ endured. By nightfall, we were Kentucky, Oklahoma, and munity to enlarge our state's singing folk and spiritual songs in Crisis Loans delegation. Together we cheered unison. Massachusetts also staying there. Provided For Shelby Women delegations from other states and And we all knew that this would observed signs for Gay rights, Gay not be our last Gay rights march. The Women's Crisis Loan Service pride, Parents of Gays, and Gay • has been operating on a limited basis professional organizations. for almost two years. WCLS, with An especially gratifying event was ' about $2500 available for loans, has S.E. Lesbians Birth Newsletter the visit'to our group by Harry Britt; helped some 35 women in Shelby San Francisco Supervisor who The Southeastern Lesbian Net· County. Many of the loans, which replaced Harvey Milk. Mr. Britt work will begin publication of a ranged from $15 to $700, were to GAzE solicits articles and features. Un· personally thanked the Tennessee newsletter m early January. unemployed women who could get no solicited material will not be returned, and by-lines will be used only by request. delegation for helping to save the December 15 is the deadline for results from banks. Banks, ac­ Advertising appearing in this publication March (a last minute donation from article contributions for the January cording to a WCLS spokesperson, does not indicate the advertiser's sexual our state Coalition had pai� for the issue. Those wishing to support the are concerned with guaranteed onentation. GAzE is non-profit and sup­ speaker system). newsletter by writing, reading, ability to repay rather than with ported entirely by advertising and private As the March begain we chanted addressing, or contributing finan· immediate human need. donations. We reserve the right to edit or reject all materials submitted for publica­ such quips as "Two, four, six, eight, dally, should contact SELN, P.O. WCLS investigates economic tion. For advertising information, dona· how �o you know your kid is Box 41132, Memphis, TN 38104, or attitudes and financial oppression of lions, letters, article/feature contributions straight?" and repeatedly cheered call 382-3849. women as well as making crisis write: GAzE, P.O. Box 3038, Memphis, Tennessee and its cities. Two miles SELN is also in need of a meeting loans. Anyone wishing to help with TN 381 03. Information for some articles later and hoarse from yelling, we place for a Southeastern Network WCLS or contribute financially, appearing in GAzE provided by the National Gay Task Force. reached the rally site on the grounds meeting early in 1980. Anyone should call 382-3849 (or send con­ of the Washington Monument. having access to· a facility may tributions to 10561 Hwy. 64, Once settled in our spot on the contact SELN. e Arlington, TN 38002) . e 2-GAzE-December, 1979 Student Coalition Wins Austin Peay Case

U.S. District Court Judge Thomas the University; and 4) concern for the advocacy of homosexuality as an organizational advocacy of Wiseman passed down a decision on how the community outside the acceptable lifestyle, what the homosexuality would somehow October 11, forcing Austin Peay University might react if the SCGR community or the Legislature might increase the incidence of State University to recognize the were recognized. think about the University's action homosexuality." Student Coalition for Gay Rights Boehm's decision was appealed by in this regard, ...cannot serve as a The coures decision set a (SCGR) on the Clarksville, TN SCGR President Richard Lewis. justification for the abridgement of statewide legal precedence, making campus. The -university's initial APSU President Robert Riggs that advocacy. Above all else, the it unlawful for any state university refusal to grant recognition to the upheld Boehm's decision, saying, "It First Ammendment means that in Tennessee, including Memphis SCGR prompted the lawsuit. is my judgement that the Student government has no power to restrict State, to refuse recognition to the The university's refusal was based Coalition for Gay Rights implicitly expression because of message, its SCG R on the same grounds as on the opinions of Charles Boehms, endorses homosexuality. Sexual ideas, its subject matter or its APSU. The SCGR-APSU case is APSU Vice-President for Student activity with another of the same sex contents. considered a landmark decision for Affairs. Boehms stated the following is unlawful in the State of Ten­ "Neither is it a legitimate concern the Gay rights movement in the reasons: 1) recognition would give nessee; moreover, such activity is of the defendants that to permit state. e credibility to homosexual behavior contrary to the Judeo-Christian ethic and tend to expand violations of which undergirds our community, state law prohibiting homosexual our state, and our nation.... " behavior; 2) recognition may lead to After appealing Riggs' decision to Gay I Clas�f_ied$ I increased personal and psychological Chancellor Roy Nicks, who further stress for persons who may be upheld the decision, the SCGR went Rates for classified are 20• /word, $3.00 mini­ mum. Phone numbers count 2 words, zip codes troubled about their sexual identity; to court. The court awarded Memphis free. No discounts for multiple insertions. No ads 3) recognition would not be con­ recognition to the SCGR, saying, will be accepted which contain explicit sexual sistent with the educational goals of "What the University thinks about references. Payment must accompany ads. CLUB PEACHES, bar, 112 Jackson, 529-8166

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Cleve· HAPPY HOLIDAYS: Curtis, Clive, Bob, and Mark. organization made up of smaller Press, began publication in July. The land. A friend. discussion, activity, or task-oriented newspaper features items of interest groups. to the Knoxville and East Tennessee TENNESSEE GAY COALITION FOR HUMAN LESBIAN/GAY MEN Coffeehouse. Anyone in­ Members of ETALA marched area as well as features of statewide RIGHTS-Meeting January 7. 7:30 p.m., Main terested in performing or work in organizing call Library Meeting Room B. Peabody at Mclean. Randy Esslinger 7-43·5501. under their own banner with the and national interest. Pride Pr{?ss is Tennessee delegation to the first gearing toward becoming a National March on Washington for statewide publication and. solicits Lesbian and Gay Rights in October subscriptions from across Tennessee. When you've read GAzE, pass it on to a friend. Don't Throw GAzE, in an attempt to show strength-and For subscription information, write: Then send us your comments and letters: P .0. Box 3038. MemphiS, TN 381 03. unity of East Tennessee's Lesbian Pride Press, P.O. Box 8279, UT Us Away! activists. Station, Knoxville, TN 3 916. ------� ------� ------Decem ber, 1979--GAzE--3 Also included in the mailer are quotes ·from noted anti-Gay en­ Area Legislators tertainers Art Linkletter, Pat Boone, and Lawrence Welk and from former Los Angeles Police Chief Ed Davis Differ On Gay Rights Bills and Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. The letter asks for a "gift of $25- or even just $10," and ends with "Do Congress has before it proposed conduct gain special consideration or alternative life-style.·· Beard says, you put this letter aside without legislation to protect the civil rights protected status under law"). "For this reason. I will not favor HR- looking at your child or grandchild of Lesbians and Gay men Letters were written in mid­ 2074." Beard further says that he and thinking what will happen to everywhere in the U.S. Bill HR-2074 October by the TGCHR to Reps. does not believe that homosexuals them if militant homosexuals will get was introduced by Reps. Ted Weiss Harold Ford, Ed Jones, and Robin are a "legitimate minority group." their way." e (D-NY) and Henry Waxman (D-CA). Beard and Tennessee Senators and that he does not believe that HR-2074 would amend the Civil Howard Baker and Jim Sasser. homosexuals have been Rights Act of 1964 by adding the These letters and similar ones by the discriminated against m this TGCHR Launches words "affectional or sexual Memphis Gay Activists (MGA) country. • Awareness Campaign orientation" to the lists of prohibited asked for position statements on the grounds for discrimination in the two bills. The Memphis Chapter of the areas of employment. housing, Neither Rep. Jones nor Sen. Baker Christian Cause Tennessee Gay Coalition for Human public accomodations and federal have responded to either ·"Polls" For Dollars Rights (TGCHR) has launched a assistance, It has been jointly organization. Sen. Sasser, however, Gay Patronage Awareness Program referred to the Judiciary Committee has responded "Should this matter A recent mailing by American to promote awareness- within the and the Education and Labor be considered by the full Senate, Christian Cause (Pasadena, Memphis business community of Committee of the House. your position will be remembered." California) seeks financial con­ Gay;Lesbian economic clout. The Tennessee Gay Coalition for Rep. Harold Ford responded by· tributions to combat "militant TGCHR members and other in­ Human Rights (TGCHR) urges all saying "I am supportive of your homosexuals," who are, the group terested persons are utilizing Gays and Friends of Gays to write cause and of equal and fair treatment says, "being recruited as law en­ restaurant and hotel "comment to their congresspeople in support of under the law for every citizen." forcement officers." cards" by adding the message: ''You HR-2074. Letters, . TGCHR says, Ford supports HR-2074. He says, The leader of the fundamentalist have been patronized by a should include opposition to House too, that in light of his beliefs he group; Rev. Robert G. Grant. in­ Lesbian/Gay person. Concurrent Resolution 166 (the could "never back a measure such as cludes an "Emergency Poll" in his Out-of-the-closet Gays are ver­ McDonald Bill), a measure that H.Con.Res. 166. The McDonald letter asking questions such as ''Do balizing the message to store owners would impose second-class Resolution would express the sense you approve of your children being and managers while the cash register citizenship upon Lesbians and Gay of the Congress that homosexual dealt with by practicing homosexual rings its message. Others are writing men (" ...consensual sodomy and acts or class individuals that ad­ juvenile officers?" and "Do you the message on restaurant checks. other homosexual acts should never vocates such conduct will never approve of homosexual officers Responses from business owners be accepted as legitimate in this receive ... protection under the law." stopping and searching men and reportedly vary, but most Gays are Republic, nor should the class of Rep. Robin Beard, however, does boys arrested on misdemeanor finding that dollars speak louder individuals who advocate such not "consider homosexuality an charges?" than homophobia. e

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