January 4, 2019 | Volume XVI, Issue 17 Pugh announced the formation of a long-awaited Mayoral LGBTQ Commission. A Look Back at 2018 The commission BY RodneY BURGer munity opened an office in Baltimore on is to be made up We did it. We survived 2018. It was not January 10th. Dr. Durryle Brooks was an- of 15 members. easy as our community continues to be at- nounced as the new head of the Center for Applications were tacked. As we face 2019, we can take pride Black Equity – Baltimore, a nonprofit group being accepted until in the fact that our LGBTQ community is that aims to foster the local black LGBTQ February 23rd. strong, but that the fight community. He replaced Carlton The February 16th is far from over. Let’s take If you’re reading R. Smith who was elected chair- issue honored Black a look back at 2018 as it man of the Ryan White Planning History Month with was reported in the pages this, you Council, which focuses on provid- interviews with two 20 of Baltimore OUTloud. survived the year ing medical care and support ser- icons in the Baltimore vices for people with HIV in Bal- LGBTQ Community: 18 JANUARY – In January that was. Find timore. Rev. Merrick Moses 2018 it was reported On January 14th during the enor- and Shawnna Alexan- crowned Jennifer Vrana Ms. KSGRA 2018 that the US Conference out how mous Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend der. and Jed Ryan Mr. KSGRA 2018. of Catholic Bishops we did it! in DC, Gerard Turned from Gaith- On February 24th the Keystone Gay On February 20th local queer compos- presented an open letter ersburg, Maryland, was selected Mr. Rodeo Association held their royalty com- er Peter Dayton held a release party for his urging parents to reject Mid-Atlantic Leather 2018. petition at Harrisburg’s 704 Lounge and new CD at the Cork Factory. gender transitioning for children calling On January 20th we found many in —continued on page 4 the increasing acceptance of transgender our community commemorating the one- people “terrible.” Lynda Dee, president year anniversary of of AIDS Action Baltimore, warned the the large Woman’s community that: “All things AIDS, nationally March in DC in 2017. and internationally, are in danger from Baltimore joined with the Trump administration, from PACHA to numerous commu- Making PrEP funding and other services right here nities around the Gentlewomen in Baltimore.” world with a rally for Chelsea Manning- whistleblower of US women’s rights at POWERFUL FILMS war crimes in Iraq- announced on January War Memorial Plaza 14th that she was going to run to oppose followed by a march BY BILL REDMOND-PALMER premacy Film Fest in 2019. They imagine two-term Maryland Sen. Benjamin Cardin. Dr. Durryle through the heart of Should she be elected she would become Brooks new the city. All self-identified black femmes and those the black femme as a global protagonist, the first transgender US senator. head of the Also, on January 20th who love them are invited to attend a spe- and universal archetype. Center for cial film screening from 5 to 8 pm on Sun- “The Black Femme Supremacy Film Divine Light, a faith-based non-profit Black Equity at a reception at the Bal- out-patient treatment and recovery pro- timore Eagle, which was day, January 20th at the Creative Alliance Fest is for black femme filmmakers who gram geared towards the LGBTQ com- attended by Baltimore Mayor Catherine (3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore). “Taste —continued on page 3 Pugh, Brother Help Thyself presented Test” will be an evening of short films $75,000 in grants to 34 non-profit groups created by and for black in the Baltimore / Washington area. femmes. The evening is a precursor, an appetizer if FEBRUARY you will, to the – The front page of the Jihan HafIz’s February 2nd issue of Baltimore OUTloud main event: Fists Up! Fight carried an interview with GLCCB board the opening of Back! looks president Jabari Lyles, who addressed submissions at the women to the second leading the the issue over closed board meetings fight against and the behind-scenes evaluation of new annual Black racist police Chelsea Manning announces senatorial bit members. 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The opinions expressed in Baltimore OUTloud are solely those of the writers unless otherwise indicated and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pride Media, Ltd., and the staff. © 2018 – All rights reserved Chair of the Board of Trustees – Jim Becker President – Jim Williams Secretary and Treasurer – Mike Chase 2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD January 4, 2019 • BALTIMOREOUTLOUD.COM neWS // local Ride for the Feast RESIDENCES RESERVED: 50% Gentlewomen Making POWERFUL FILMS Open House, RISK OF RESERVING: 0% January 12th —continued from page 1 are routinely ignored or systemically shut out Moveable Feast helps feed people with by larger film festivals,” said festival organizer critical illnesses across Maryland. On Nia Hampton. “It started out as a way for me Saturday, January 12th, from 11 am to 1 to share the space I held at Waller Gallery pm, Moveable Feast will host a New Rider during my first solo show, ‘Drapetomania: Open House at their offices at 901 North The Strong Urge to Escape’ and grew into Milton Avenue, Baltimore. something that allows black femme identify- Moveable Feast’s annual “Ride for the ing people to truly see themselves as film- Feast” fundraising event takes place this makers, despite how hard that career path coming May 11th and 12th. Hundreds of With construction starting soon on the Grand Expansion of actually is.” cyclists ride 140 miles over two days, from Roland Park Place, 50% of new residences are already spoken Hampton’s experiences with other film Ocean City to Baltimore. New riders are festivals left her feeling that there wasn’t a always welcome. The for. And when all it takes to reserve yours is a fully-refundable place for voices like hers. “I spent most of my open house introduc- deposit, the only question left is, what are you waiting for? early 20s traveling throughout South Amer- es new riders to the ica and connecting with really determined event and allows them Make the intelligent choice. Call today: 443.338.6212 Afro-Latino feminists and artists who weren’t to learn more about waiting to be given permission to make their Moveable Feast and films or screen them. When I’d come home, its work. Tours of our I’d spend weekends volunteering at varying facility will be provid- READY FOR MOVE-IN 443.338.6212 ed as well as chances FALL 2020 RolandParkPlace.org to speak with veteran riders. Discounts will be available to new riders who register for the Ride at this event. Returning riders who Pending final approval from Maryland Department of Aging bring a friend can also receive a discount. In addition, the group’s community di- etitian, Isabel Betancourt, will offer a con- densed version of the exercise class she offers to all riders this year. Be sure to dress in comfortable clothes. The event is free and light refresh- film festivals and seeing how each one had ments will be served. For more info visit its own culture. non-black film festivals were the Facebook event page at Bit.ly/2EZ6iNl, just unbearably white, black film festivals or contact Moveable Feast events manag- weren’t queer enough, and gay film festivals er Carin Prescott at [email protected] seemed to have a blind spot when it came or 410-327-3420 x33. t to lesbian- and bisexual-focused films. The Black Femme Supremacy Film Fest is an an- swer to all of those problems.” Tickets purchased in advance are $7 Networking Happy for Creative Alliance members, $10 for Boosting empowerment and breaking the bonds non-members.