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Vol. 1, No. 5 Memphis, Tennessee April, 1980

Meeting Draws Support From Region Keynote Speakers Announced For Conference

MEMPHIS--An April 5th Leonard Matlovich. Writer and done today and tomorrow in the Gay The Conference theme will be regional planning meeting for publisher Barbara Grier, who wrote rights movement. "Aware and Active," reflecting the Conference '80, the Fifth Annual for years under the name "Gene Various workshop topics were tone of the Lesbian/Gay movement Southeastern Conference of Damon," is co-founder of Naiad discussed briefly, and topics fo r in the 1980's. The theme and logis­ Lesbians and Gay Men, brought Press, the largest Lesbian-feminist workshops will be drawn to a large tics of the Conference are geared to people together from all over the publishing company in the country. extent from evaluations of previous be non-exclusionary in nature. Southeast to help plan and organize Lea Hopkins, written about in the SE Conferences. Free space and Two local fu ndraisers have been Essence the Conference, which will be held April issue of Magazine, is spontaneous workshops will occur announced for Conference '80. A August 1-3 at the Rivermont. author of Tm No t Crazy, Just also. Films will be shown "variety show" will be held April 24 The Planning Committee Different. Leonard Matlovich, well­ throughout the Conference. A dance (Thursday) at the Pendulum, 92 N. · decided on three keynote speakers -­ known for his discrimination and a concert will be held, but Avalon, and a yard sale has been Barbara Grier, Lea Hopkins and difficulty with the U.S. Air Force, performers have not yet been scheduled for Saturday, May 3, from will speak about what needs to be announced. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 155 N. Bellevue (rain date, May 10). Anyone wishing to donate articles for the May 3rd yard sale may FM-1 00 Invites Response deliver them to 155 N. Bellevue or call the Gay Switchboard, 726- GAYY (7 p.m.-1 a.m. nightly). A To DJ's Remarks recent fu ndraiser at The Listening Room raised about $100 for the Conference. MEMPHI S - -In a locally problems, needs and interest of FCC Broadcast Complaint Division The cost of Conference '80 could unprecedented move, WMC FM-100 significant elements within their about the Ron Jordan show on FM- be as much as $10,000, planners say. · has offered members of the Tennes­ broadcast service areas. In 1976, a 100, and TGCHR's mediacommittee Conference organizers in other see Gay Coalition for Human Rights list of 19 community elements was believes that numerous complaints Southeastern cities will sponsor ., -- . - ' �r. Memphi:.. the u1Jp0��t.u:ty t� esta Hs. e i u .in h(' b 1\1: --- Risers alsO:. "" oet:u .ceceivedOffer s h .a) n - - 1·ecord rebuttals to DJ Ron Jordan's community. The TGCHR in contributed to the response from the have ttom .rt�•attta; - stereotypical characterizations of Memphis recently contacted the station. Chapel Hill, L ou isville , New "Bruce Puce" and "Ben Gay." Orleans, Huntsville, Nash ville, Jordan has recently caused Clarksville, Athens (GA) and concern among area Gays by telling Buses· To Leave From Memphis others. "fag jokes" on the air. (Recently, .Jordan said, "Do you know what they call a Gay bar with no tables ERA March On Chicago and chairs? -- A fruit stand.") WMC's actions may have resulted in part from the March 12 meeting in washington of the Federal Communications Commis­ sion in which broadcasters were ordered to listen to all groups that are significant elements within their service areas, including Lesbians and Gays and the handi­ capped. Acting on a petition filedin 1977 by the National Gay Task Force and 143 Gay organizations from all 50 states, the Commission ruled that broadcasters must listen to the concerns of Gay organiza­ MEMPHIS--Buses are being tions to determine what community ,,,,,. needs should be addressed in pro­ sponsored from Memphis to the .··: ...... -;_.:.; · gramming. National March for ERA Ratifica­ .... The Commission ruled that tion in Chicago on Saturday, May "· stations are not obligated to seek out 10. At least one bus, and sponsors Gay or handicapped groups. These are hoping for more, will leave from - or other significant community Memphis State University at 8 p.m. groups must make themselves on Friday, May 9, and will return on known to a broadcaster. The broad­ Sunday at 11 a.m., and the cost will Local organizers are urging all caster then decides whether the be $40. Any additional cost will be push for passage of the ERA by the who can to reserve a space on the element is signific'ant in the minimal because lodging will not be Illinois legislature. bus -- women and men. Donations community. Once a broadcaster needed. Reservations may be made The marchers will assemble at 9:30 a.m., May 10, on Columbus and sponsors for others are needed decides that the Gay community, for by calling the ACLU at 521-9875or Drive between Monroe and Jackson to ensure a significant showing example, is significant in its service NOW at 458-1661. of the Streets and will march south on from the Memphis area. Local NOW area, the situation will be obligated The push for passage crucial one Columbus Drive to the Roosevelt contact, Betty Irwin, emphasizes to contact representatives of the ERA in Illinois is a left 10 Drive en d of Grant Park. A rally will the importance of Illinois as a "key Gay community in future ascertain­ because only 24 months are

· more states. be held at the Old Band Shell Area state" in ratifying the Equal Rights ment surveys. acquire passage by 3 fr o·n following the March. Participants Amendment and urges local support The FCC requires broadcast Buses will be carrying people Chicago �o are urged to dress in �hite. of the March. license holders to ascertain the all across the nation to 0 (ifiZirtG � A DangerOLis--���

.Situation By Bill Johnson

This editorial started out to be fu rther official abuse and titled "B arbara Vandemark's harassment -- and all because you Memphis" and was to criticize the were in the wrong place at the wrong tactics used by a neighborhood time. group to save their neighborhood And the beat goes on. Last week fr om "deterioration" by attempting while having breakfast at the Dutch to close a bar and restaurant Pancake House, I overheard two catering to a Gay clientelle. men at the table next to mine talking But I changed my mind. It is about the "porno-ring" recently useless at this point to fu rther uncovered in the Memphis area elaborate on the use of homophobia involving men and ·adolescent boys. as a tool against the Gay The conversation turned immediate­ community; we all know that the ly to "queers" and how we are threat of the word homosexual can always raping little boys and round up homophobics to rally · murdering them. (Lesbians are an around any flagpole. And we all entirely different story with that know the problems we face. type of mentality because they too any supposed injustice. Memphis with Robert Loves, too many of It is impossible to number the frequently enjoy the fa ntasy of two Judge Robert Love believes that a whom believe that Gay is guilty, ways they can trap us. Most Gay women "doing it" with each other.) I person in his court is guilty until regardless. people cannot stand up and fight was reminded of a friend's story of proven innoc�nt. What a trio they (I was smarter than I thought back; the threat of job loss prevents being confronted with the question, make! when, in the sixth grade, I refused to that. It is devasting to plead a case "Don't you feel guilty about John Would Howard Baker be in pledge allegiance to the flag of a to a homophobic judge; "queer" is a Gacy?" to which he replied, "No, do office if he had a male lover? How republic that proclaimed "liberty sentence that passes all others. And you feel guilty about Charles would Robin Beard feel if he were and justice for all." Believe me, there it can tear your soul out to hear a Manson?" Gay, had been arrested in a Gay bar was neither liberty nor justice for me police officer stand up in court and Senator Howard Baker believes for "public drunkeness" after two after that.) tell blatant lies about you -- you that Gay rights matters should be .club sodas, and then face in court a Whenever homophobia is used remember that officer, the one who "dealt with on an individual basis." judge who just happened to be one of to injure our Lesbian sisters. and threw you into the back of that Representative Robin Beard the men I overheard in the Dutch our Gay brothers, no matter how squad car yelling "faggot" and believes that Lesbians and Gay men Pancake House last week? And the "liberal" the users may claim �o be, a �a� �way to a destiny of have legal channels and recourse for judicial system is full to the brim very dangerous situation is created. ... Until we are able to be ounselvesin ' .. the light of day rather than the way­ others would have us be, there is no liberty for us. Until we are protected A 6-Month Anniversary By Marcia Kearn ... by the laws of the United States, there will be no justice for us. The situation is becoming more and The Memphis Chapter of the TGCHR is responsible, also, fo r county mayors, the city council more dangerous. Tennessee Gay Coalition for the Gay Speakers Bureau, whose members and other local politicians On Apri l 29, "Christian'" Human Rights was 6 months old members have spoken on several concerning their viewpoints on Les­ fanatics will march and lobby in last month. Because Memphis Gay radio programs, one TV show, and bian/Gay rights and possible legis­ Washington in an effort to fu rther Media, publishers of GAzE, is an in several classroom situations at lation. Within the next few months, legislate the way they would have us offspring of TGCHR, we would like MSU, Shelby State, Southwestern a proposal for a local Gay Rights be. They will lobby to further deny to express gratitude to "the Coali­ and elsewhere in an admirable Ordinance will be presented to the individual freedom and the tion" fo r the many wonderful things effort to educate the general com­ city council. American right to freedom of they have done in the short time munity about Lesbian/Gay life­ TGCHR meetings provide a thought and choice. And by their they've been organized. Without styles and destroy many of the platform fo r local speakers to meet sheer numbers and visibility, they TGCHR, we wouldn't be in print. prevalent myths about homo­ with interested members of the Les­ will very likely succeed. sexuality. bian/Gay community and discuss TGCHR and affiliated groups various issues. Gordon Lawhead, are responsible for securing and fo r example, will speak at the April .: helping to plan the Fifth Annual 121 meeting about the relationship Southeastern Conference of Lesbi­ between local media and the Gay ABC Cancels ans and Gay Men in Memphis on community (he is public affa irs August 1-3, 1980. The Conference director of WHBQ-TV, Channel 1 3). "Adam will bring Lesbians and Gay men These are but a few of many from all across the Southeast and Coalition activities. There is much GAzE is non-profit and assumes no lia· elsewhere together for a weekend of more that needsto be done. TGCHR And Yves" bility for claims made by advertisers. learning, sharing and communion. is non-discriminatory on the basis of Appearance -in this publication does not indicate sexual orientation. Unsolicited Various support groups have sex, sexual orientation, race, reli­ TUPELO, MS--According to an material is welcomed. but cannot be been formed by TGCHR. Its gion, creed or color and is non­ article in Th e Commercial Appeal, returned. We reserve the right to edit or members are also responsible for re­ exclusionary in policy. Annual dues the Tupelo-based National reject all materials submitted for publi· organizing and vastly improving of $15 are requested to help finance Federation of Decency began to cation. the quality of the Gay Switchboard. activities, but the underemployed or protest the proposed broadcast by And, thanks to TGCHR, 1980 will unemployed are welcomedto partici­ ABC-TV ofthe program "Adam and Editor: William W. Johnson see Memphis' first full-scale Gay pate without stipulation. Provisions Distnbution: Ric Sullivan Yves" just at the time ABC decided Local Advertising: Charlie McMullen Pride Week celebration (June 21-28). fo r the physically challenged will be not to air the show. The show Production and Graphics by Artwave TGCHR runs an ongoing corres­ provided at any TGCHR meeting or fe atures two homosexual lovers. National Advertising by Rivendell pondence with Memphis area Repre­ fu nction upon request. The NFD newsletter urged Marketing. 666 Sixth Ave.. New York s and Tennessee's NY 1 001 0 Adv. Manager: Joseph sentative All are welcome. Meetings are subscribers in its March issue to Di pabato Senators, and maintains communi­ held every first and third Monday petition ABC affiliate stations and cations with other Lesbian and Gay evening at Meeting Room B of the contact network officials in protest Published monthly at m1d·month by organizations fo r a sharing of infor­ Main Library, Peabody Memphis Gay Med1a. GAzE. Box 3038 at McLean. of the show. ABC officials called Memphis. TN 381 03. mation and ideas. Locally, a ques­ Further information may be NFD headquarters about two weeks tionnaire has been prepared and will obtained by writing TGCHR, Box ago saying the program would not soon be mailed to the city and 3038, Memphis, TN 38103. be aired. ..1 980 2-GAzE-Ap{il, ------:------��------�- -. 0

Sodom And Gomorrah By Scott Correll

The story of Sodom and Therefore, it is logical to interpret quarter" were at Lot's house, it is Gomorrah. Th e angels tell Gomorrah in Genesis 18:1- 19:11 is "know" in this verse to mean no safe to assume there were many Abraham that they have been sent perhaps the single most important more than "to get acquainted with." women there. It could have very well by God to destroy these cities factor in the Christian tradition Since Lot was a ger, the Hebrew been women who asked Lot to let " ...becaus e ·their sin is very condemning homosexual practices. word for resident alien, and may them "know" the male visitors. grievous." (KJV, Gen. 18:20). It had The Church has taught that have overstepped his rights by Lot then bargains with the already been revealed that Sodom homosexual practices had brought a receiving and entertaining two Sodomites. "Behold now, I have two· and Gomorrah would be destroyed terrible but divine vengeance upon foreigners whose intentions might daughters who have not known before the Sodomites even asked Lot these two cities, and the people have have been hostile toward the men; let me, I pray you, bring them to let them "know" the strangers. accepted this teaching to be Sodomites and whose credentials out unto you, and do ye to them as is If Sodom and Gomorrah were excellent authority on the subject. had not yet been explained, the good in your eyes: only unto these not destroyed because of theh But is this traditional belief truly Sodomites were well within their men do nothing for therefore came homosexuality, then what was the founded in the Bible? rights to demand of Lot to " ...Bring they under the shadow of my roof." nature of the sin in these twin cities? The attribution of homosexual them out unto us, that we may know (KJV, Gen. 19:8). The Hebrew word Moses states clearly in the cities practices is based on the demand of them," or so they could get for "known" in this verse is again were wicked and grievously sinful, the Sodomites to Lot when they said, acquainted and find outthe reason yadha and clearly implies sexual but there is not evidence in this or "Bring them" the two angels who they were there. knowledge, heterosexual knowledge any other passage that homosex­ were visiting Lot, "out unto us, that Even if one insists that "know" at that. It can be argued that Lot's uality was prevalent in these cities. we may know them." (King James in this verse means "sexual offer of his two virgin daughters in Sodom is referred to throughout the Version, hereafter KJV, Genesis knowledge," how do we not know place of the visitors is for Old Testament as the symbol of 19:5) The Hebrew word for "to that it was women who asked "to heterosexual satisfaction in lieu of great sins, sins of such magnitude know" used here is yadha. Of the 943 know" the two strangers. Moses, the homosexual satisfaction in order to as to merit the exemplary uses of yadha in the Old Testament, author of Genesis, does not state divert the lust of the Sodomites into punishment of total destruction. it is used only 10 times without who; he only states, "And they less inordinate channels. But why Ezekial 16:49, 50 (KJV), for example, qualification to denote sexual called unto Lot, ... " (KJV, Gen. 19:5). would a father offer his virgin states, "Behold, this was the coitus. With possible exception of Verse 4 tells who was at Lot's house, daughters for the sexual . iniquity of thy sister, Sodo m: pride, this text, yadha always refers to " ... all the people from every gratification of his neighbors and fullness of bread, and abundance of heterosexual coitus. The Hebrew quarter." Sodom was a city which fellow citizens? Surely not for the idleness were in her and her word normally used for homosexual held women in great accord, and, homosexual satisfaction of the daughters, neither did she coitus and beastiality is shakhabh. since "all the people from every women of Sodom, especially if strengthen the hand of the poor and homosexuality was such a great sin. needy. And they were haughty, and And if it were men who asked for the Ct')mm1tted-'"fthmnmetion bef.Mt��-_.,...­ strangers, why would Lot think the therefore, I took them away aa I saw ;, •Gays And The heterosexual knowledge of his good." No homosexual reference is daughters would appease the mad�. To further confirm that the desires of the homoseJ:Cual males? It sin of ·Sodom was. not connected Church Of The.. -River can reasonably be explained the with homosexual practices none of offer of his daughters to be the most the passages which traditionally By Hunter Johnston tempting bribe, he could offer on the condemn homosexuality in either spur of the moment to appease the the Old or New Testament makes crowd� any mention of the Sodom story. Rev. James: M: BaiT, minister·of· Board .. Rev . .Barr de.clined his Assume the word "know" in this God did not destroy Sodom and the Unitarian Universalist Church support,-but he emphasizes that he p a s s age to·· m e a n " s ex u a 1 Gomorrah because of exceeding of the River, says that no one is is not opposed to Gay Rights knowledge" and to further assume it homosexual practices" but H_e "defined-out" at his church. Gays organizations and encourages to mean "homosexual coitus." The destroyed them because the people and everyone else are welcome. anyone interested in one to join and traditional Christian teaching is were exceedingly proud, very Although on the ,national level be involved. He doesn't feel, Sodom and Gomorrah were haughty,. overtly gluttonous, the Unitarian Universalists have however, that his church should be destroyed because th� men wanted extremely lazy, and very selfish. an Office of Gay Affairs, the involved ·- not just with Gay rights, to have sexual intercourse with the (Credits to: The Church and the Memphis church is not oriented but with any issue. "We just don't two male strangers at Lot's home. Ho mosexual, by John J. McNei1l, towards social action. Individual celebrate any particular lifestyle," This can not be the reason for their S.J.; c. i976, Sheed Andrews and congregations elect board members he said. destruction because the 18th McNeill, Inc., Kansas City, Kansas, which govern their local church. Although he has never been chapter of Genesis speaks of the and Rev. Charlene Taylor and The membership here is very asked, Rev. Barr says he could not angels stopping at Abraham's home Exhorter J .R. Finney, II, UFMCC, diverse, bridging the conserva�ive officiate a "marriage" between before going on to Sodom and Memphis.) and the liberal, making agreement people of the same sex. He would

on any one plan· of social activism also decline to bless an unlicensed difficult. heterosexual marriage. Rev. Barr. who has a law degree from the Rev. Barr says he knows of University of Virginia, says, "I several Gay people in his God won't marry anyone until they hand congregation. Asked whether he me a legal marriage license first." thought they were accepted or Loves Asked about his interpretation tolerated, he said that they are of Romans 1:26, 27, Rev. Barr said active in the work of the church and Gays that he believed Paul was against had headed several church sexual acts between members of the committees. "I would Sl'ly that's same sex. He points out, though, acceptance," he said. that Paul was so convinced of the Metropolitan Community Church Two Gay members. no longer eminent second coming of Christ here due to a job transfer, in vited that he also was against 2035 Central Avenue local members into their· home on heterosexual marriage. "You have 358-LIFE • 358-5433 several occasions and made it clear to admit the Bible is not compli­ that they were living together as a mentary of homosexuality," he said, I Sunday 6:45 p.m. couple. At one time they approached but he made it clear that he would be Rev . Barr for his support in "opposed to Gays being treated any Because I live, you shall live also. John 14:19 differently from anyone else" in his 0 proposing the formation of a Gay Rights Chapter to the Church church. ------�------,------�April, 1980�GAzE-3 BOOKS

Tales And

More Tales Of The City By Edward Hurt .

For two yearS' Armistead episodes soon took over (it was in Maupin captivated the city of San San Francisco, after all). Consider Francisco with a series of articles in the following episode from "More the San Francisco Chronicle. These Tales," but please, don't rush out to articles, a continuous "soap opera" buy the book before you finish about life in America's Gayest city, reading. are gathered in Tales of the City and "Hi," said Michael sleepily. now, volume two, More Tales of the "Hi . I won't stay long. You City. sound tired." Armistead Maupi n Larger than life are Maupin's "No , please. I need the tales, and they are frivolities of company. " people and places -- some real, some "Good. " Jon pulled up a chair brown, then forest green. It was "So?" not, but all hilarious. In Maupin's next to the bed. "I had a great idea handy, anyway. If you woke up in a "Jon, you can't ... haul me to the words, "I draw on my own life as today." strange bedroom, at least you knew toilet." much as possible, often recreating· "What?" what year it was .. . Look, Dr. Kildare, "Says who?" whole incidents and conversations. "We're gonna paint your painting my apartment is definitely "Th is isn't Magnificent I had no grand scheme in mind apartment!" above and beyond the-·" Obsession. It doesn't work like that. except to capture as clearly as "Swell. I'll be the stepladder." "Bullshit. If I'm gonna live You're gonna take- all the mystery possible the mammoth practical Jon smiled. "Look: I brought there, that cosmic orange of Mona's out of our unnatural relationship." joke of urban life in the '70's .. .! you some paint samples from Hoot has gotta go!" 'Til risk it. What about it?" didn't write anything that di'dn't Judkins." He held one of the The impact of Jon's words happen. God knows in San cardboard' strips in front of regi.stered in Michael's face Are you still there? Good. See, I Francisco you don't have to make Michael's eyes. "I kind of like this instantly. "Uh... isn't this a little told you the book was funny. It costs it up." putty color. " premature, Jon?" $6.95 and is worth every' penny of it, "Tales" didn't start out Gay -­ "Mmm. Faggot fawn." . "Haven't you always wanted to and, risking my reputation with that is, not specifically Gay -- when "Cut it out." shack up with a doctor?" another cliche, you won't be able to the series first appeared in the "Well, it is the color of the year. "Jon, I'm so fuckin' flattered I put it down. If you can't find it in i"""""',....__ ,.....h ronicle, but Gay life and Gay Three years ago it was chocalate could··" your neighborhood booKstore, it's 'Tm not flattering you, asshole. available from Harper and Row, 10 I'm asking you to marry me." East 53rd Street, New- York, NY Silence. 10022. Help Stop Our Tennessee Lawmakers From Doing This!

The New By Regina Russell Underground Sound

Less reminiscent of the '60's ence of Lesbians and Gay Men on than prophetic of the '80's, the new March 11, Mona Lee did a cappella Memphis underground sound plays wonders to a number of folk songs, to a candlelit crowd at The Listening fo llowed by the trio of Dorothy, Room. The atmosphere is intimate, Charlie and Tracy whose combined

Pleue donate lo the Tenn..... Progreaslve Trade Organization. the people are warm, and the music vocal and guitar-playing originality Thank you for your support. is Memphis in 1980. sent a wave of surprise and delight The history of Memphis music throughout the audience. could fill volumes. Though virtually Huddled among that row of Whatever ignored by America and perhaps buildings that houses Circuit Play­ 610 S. Highland 452-4731 overshadowed by Nashville's coun· house on Poplar Avenue, The Lis­ try sound, Memphis is as famous in tening Room (1955 Poplar) sports an Europe as London, Paris or New air of underground-ness. A non­ York, because of its own, unique profit venture, the coffeehouse is style of music. From the birth of the operated by volunteers and sup­ 'Memphis Gay Switchboard blues at the foot of Beale Street to the ported by donations. The relaxed now legendary performers -- too decor and the open-mike policy -· numerous to mention who played emphasize the community purpose. 726·GAYY for pennies at Club Paradise and The concept of The Listening Room Lafayette's Music Room, the Mem­ is a statement of where we are and phis sound has always predicted a where we're going in relation to our musical movement just a step ahead city's musical heritage -- a statement of itself. that Gay people have played a big Not so much "Gay music" as Referrals Telephone Counciling Information part in that heritage and, at last, can music for the sake of good music, do it openly. who-the-hell-cares what your sexual The dog has finally caught its ONLY GAY-ORIENTED CRISIS orientation is music, The Listening tail. Merriphis music has come to INFORMATION SERVICE IN TENNESSEE Room's performers evoke a feeling terms with itself, and it can.be found of "we're saying something to you, at The Listening Room. and we're saying it well." A night at tOO AM STAFFED NIGHTLY BY VOL UNTEERS 7:00PM to The Listening Room·is an event. to NOTE: Since the writing ofthis remember. article, The Listening Room has BY YOUR DON ATIONS SUPPORTED ENTIRELY Singing to a crowded room at a moved to a new and better location tribute to the Southeastern Confer- at 2224 Central Avenue. 4-GAzE-April, 1980 BOX 3038

Letters to the editor should be short. Address to: Editor, GAzE, Box 3038, Memphis, TN 38103. Letters must be signed, but names will be withheld by request. We reserve the right to edit all letters.

Remembers The Way It Was group on campus. The administra­ lavender ribbons. There are so many show them to be a survival manual tion, in a hackneyed thought more of these than there are of the for the Hebrew people. Survival was This past weekend some friends pattern, fears "advocacy" of yellow variety. Each of these the order of the day in the writing of of mine were in Memphis and homosexuality by recognizing its symbolizes one of the millions of these laws. When we look at this brought back several copies of Gay students. It is their ignorance Americans being held hostage in particular scripture closely, we find GAzE . Knowing that I am that keeps them running scared, their own closets. They are captives Leviticus 18:22 not to be an anti­ interested in Gay liberation, they and they want to ensure that the of the influence a small group of homosexual law, but rather a law fo r bring me any new info they can find. student body maintains that vocal radicals has over our nation. procreation for that day. That is Since it has been some years ignorance. Maintaining ignorance They are victims of a group that why Moses did NOT use the Hebrew since I have been in Memphis, I had never struck · me as educational. supports the vicious, intolerant word for homosexual in this no idea what has been going on in Perhaps MSU's administrators ideas of such self-righteous, self­ scripture. the community. Well do I remember could use a degree or two from a real appointed leaders as Anita Bryant, Romans 1 :26, 27 has continu­ my first visit to a Gay bar, the old university. John Briggs, Jim Bakker and Jerry ously been jerked out of context by "Showboat Lounge" back in the MSU is nothing more than a Falwell. These leaders are so many people that it is incredible! sixties. front for a fo otball team, and not a constantly attempting, often When looking at these two Instead of being like the person very good one at that. successfully, to bring the hostages scriptures in context, they are in the letter entitled "Closet I am a faculty member at MSU to public trial on false charges of located in the heart of a letter to the Happy," we should be proud there is and, for reasons obvious, cannot debauch e ry, immorality and Romans by the Apostle Paul and he such a paper as GAzE. Many of us allow my name to appear with this tyranny. Like their counterparts in is talking entirely about ·the here have to stay in the closet, and letter. Iran, these captives are innocent of .idolatrous practices going on in then there are those of us that try the charges. Rome. He makes that point and carry on for the rest. Well Name Withheld The next time you are out, look absolutely clear in the 25th verse by remembering what we had to go Memphis · past those yellow ribbons and try saying, "For theychang ed the truth through in the 50's and 60's to exist, seeing the lavender ones. Perhaps of God into a lie, and worshipped I know all about losing jobs Not Happy With you have one of your own, or you and served the creature rather than "because." might even be forcing someone to the Creator." Any history book that "Closet Happy" So my hat is off to all of you at wear one. covers religious practices of Rome GAzE for the good work you are during A.D. 58 (the time of this I find it hard to believe that doing keeping us informed. Best Hunter Johnston writing) will prove the supposition anybody can look around and wishes from myself and all your Memphis concerning the practice of idol proclaim happiness in the closet. brothers and sisters here in this worship of false gods and animals. "Closet Happy" (March--GAzE) area. I hope these few thoughts can indicates in one breath that he/she Clarifies Scriptures help someone who has doubts as to has equal rights and in the next Bill McHardy what these two scriptures are really breath, cannot even sign a name to ... Boyle, Mississippi I agree with -you in your Rrti'""""___,""'w· Ill':<": . I itwther.helMw·� _...,..__...... ,...:­ the letter. "The Rage and Outrage" (February these scriptures show how the vast It reminds me of the time I issue) in respect that the Christian majority of Christendom's concepts listened to one Gay man talk for an Likes Gay People . Church and community as a rule of a book written in love for all hour about the trauma he had been has been very self-righteous in its humanity has and is being through-- job loss, etc. -- and wrap up I read GAzE newspaper for the approach to homosexuality. I would constantly used and distorted to his horror story with a dissertation first time this past week. I am very like to share with your readers some fe ed the prejudices of the masses. abo'ut these new "militant" Gays impressed -- and very happy to see thoughts concerning the scriptures Keep up the good work at GAzE. threatening his rights. Memphis has a Gay publication. I (Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1:26, Like your editorial "Us Guilty am a "straight" female, but very 27) referred to in your article. Exhorter J.R. Finney, II Queers And The American Dream," much interested in Gay rights, bars, Leviticus 18: 22 is part of the District Secretary we won't have our rights until we South Atlantic District. UFMCC publications, counseling -- helping Mosaic Law which is just one of613 make heterosexists stop denying us Memphis. in any way -- I love Gay people --truly laws listed in the Mosaic Laws. A those rights. We won't accomplish beautiful people -- inside and out! close examination of this book will that by sitting in a closet and Enclosed fi nd a check for $6.00 trembling everytime the word fo r subscription to your newspaper. "Gay" appears in the newspaper. Thank you -- and best of luck in fu ture publications! Nancy Kiditch Poplar Bluff, Missouri Martha Walker PositivelY Gay Memphis Yellow Ribbons, Lavendar Ribbons MSU "Nothing More Than A Front For A Football Team" Driving around our fair city, one can see many yellow ribbons tied to It is hard to conceive of trees, doors, and mailboxes. I see Memphis State· as a university. A people every day wearing yellow university is supposed to be a place ribbons on their lapels, and a large where learning takes place, learning local newspaper office even has a in a basic "education" sense and yellow banner flying beneath Old learning about different kinds of Glory. We all know, of course, that people and different ideas and life- these symbolize out concern and styles. sympathy fo r the American MSU continually denies its . hostages held in Iran by a small Positively students access to anything group of radicals who support the different from the straight-and- vicious, intolerant ideas of a self­ narrow, ultra conservative ideals righteous leader, the Ayatollah idental with those of the Khomein i . We are rightfully MemPhisiJ coinc Southern Baptist Church. Is this concerned, and our nation as a supposed to be a state university? whole seems to support the efforts Why, then, does it cater in its made to free these people who are approach to a singular and limited held against their will. Gay Pride. Week type of "education?" I wonder, however, if you have JUNE 21- JUNE 28,1980 I am aware of the difficulties looked past those yellow ribbons encountered by the Gay student and seen the pale, almost invisible,

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NEW YORK-The National Gay Carter Lesbian and Gay Americans to full Baker Task Force released · in March its Carter's response to NGTF's participation in the social, political Howard Baker did not respond first survey of presidential conten­ letter indicated that he had taken and economic life of the country to the questions in NGTF's letter. He ders on issues of concern to Lesbians positive steps during his adminis­ without fear of prejudice or reprisals states simply, "I believe there is a and Gay men. tration on Gay rights issues. "As a based on sexual orientation. To fundamental tenet that says every F1ve questions were asked of candidate," the letter states, "the support this commitment and give American should have equal protection each candidate of the Republican President was the first major life to this principle, we call for an of the law, and an honest and Democratic Party, touching on Presidential contender to openly Executive Order prohibiting opportunity to prosper and to live in access to administration officials, discuss Gay concerns. He stated his discrimination on the basis of peace in our society .. .l do not believe consideration of presidential opposition to employment sexual orientation in all govern­ that this should become an issue appointees without regard to sexual discrimination in the federal ment programs and further we that sharply divides the American orientation, support for a Gay government because of sexual support the enactment of legislation people." rights platform plank in their party, orientation." to protect the civil rights of Gay Frequent failure to respond to · issuance of an executive order to The letter, written by Carter people and the repeal of all laws calls and letters from TGCHR in prohibit discrimination by the campaign committee chairman which are used to stigmatize Memphis further indicate Baker's Federal Executive Branch, and the Robert Strauss, states " ...one of persons on the basis of sexual lack of concern with Gay rights support for the Gay civil rights bill President Jimmy Carter's major orientation ... My Administration issues. legislative successes ...the Civil would support federal legislation to in Congress (HR 2074). Bush Service Reform Act...prohibits end employment discrimination on Democratic party candidates Bush's response, written by discrimination in federal personnel the basis of sexual preference." responding include President committee associate director Rob actions based on private, non job­ Carter, Senator Kennedy and Gov. Quartel, is very brief, stating that related behavior such as sexual Jerry Brown. Republican respon­ Brown "George Bush has ex pressed orientation. It is estimated that this Brown states that "one of my dents include George Bush, Howard opposition to any discrimination provision prohibits discrimination Baker and John Anderson. Neither first acts as President would be to against or harassment of Gays. He because of sexual orientation in Ronald Reagan nor. John Connally sign such an Executive Order which does not support specificcivil rights approximately 95% of all federal responded, but both are on record is consistent with the Executive legislation dealing with the issue concerning Gay rights issues. jobs covered by the civil service Order signed by me as Governor of because he believes constitutional Neither Senator Robert Dole or Rep. system." California (prohibiting job discrimi­ safeguards and ·existing legislation . Philip Crane acknowledged or nation by the government). .! have adequately address the issue." responded to the letter. Brown and Kennedy previously called for passage of H.R. Baker, though no longer in the race, Kennedy responded favorably 2074 and its companion legislation Connally According to an article in the can be considered in light of their to all questions asked on Gay in the United States Senate. My Washington Star, Connally has present positions of power. concerns. "We affirm the right of all administration in California is working with the Gay and Lesbian said that homosexuals should be community and legislative leaders given full protection of American for passage of similar legislation, laws, but probably shouldn't serve and I would continue that effort as in certain sensitive government President." jobs. "They're human beings, entitled to tlie protection of the laws of this country," h'e.says. "They are Anderaon "The Anderson Administration entitled to the same treatment and - both in its appointments and the protection of their rights as every­ STUD1[�D �DNJE one else." Asked if he believed in full policies it will formulate and pursue -- will be open to all Americans �n� . employment protection, he said, "I s doubt I would go that strongly. I Located in Overton Square will be. ·sensitive to their need , irrespective or race, creed, ·would be worried about having affectional preference, or any other Gays in some sensitive spots, say the National Security Council, or NOW SHOWING! arbitrary distinctions ...! am committed to the cause of equal the intelligence agencies because I , : · Tropical prints, hof colors, 14-Karat rights for all our people. Unlike think they are subject to pressures some of the other Republican that perhaps others are not." II gold jewelry, swimwear,- party presidential candidates, my Reagan clothes, shoes, all kinds of clothes convictions with respect to indivi­ Reagan did oppose California to fit your I ifestyle! dual rights and personal privacy Proposition 6 (the Briggs Initiative): have been publicly tested. In 1977, however, he did so after being STARRING an amendment was offered to a assured by Cal. Attorney General Legal Services Corporation bill on Evelle Younger that California ·Sasson, Cacherel, Calvin Klein, the House Floor tha� would have already has adequate laws to protect Mastroanni, Bugel Boy, Paul 0- prohibited federally-funded legal children from teachers "seeking to assistance in cases arising out of indoctrinate them into homosexual Avril, Jourdache, Scandals, Steven disputes over the issue of conduct." Reagan also· said that he homosexuality .... I steadfastly did not approve of teaching a "so­ Shatz. opposed the measure." called Gay lifestyle in our schools."

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RICHMOND, VA--A Lesbian ATLANTA--The first national various aspects of music, produc­ SAN FRANCISCO--The Fifth mother denied all parental rights conference for Black Gay men, titled tion, politic�. theatre and dance. International Conference of Gay and currently appealing that deci­ "Man's Work," was held in Atlanta Additional information may be and Lesbian Jews will be held in sion has petitioned the Virginia in February for the purpose of obtained by sending a stamped, self­ San Francisco August 29 - Supreme Court to place the appeal "establishing a viable national net­ addressed envelope to NWMF, Box September 1 , 1980. The Conference on the "privileged docket" of the work by and for Black Gay men and 2721 Station A, Champaign, IL will include a variety of workshops. court, citing the uncertainty for the the Black community at large. 61820, or by calling (217) 333-6443. Formats to be included are child as cause fo r the case to have The conference included organized symposia, facilitated BLOOMINGTON, IN- -The priority status. consciousness-raising seminars, discussions, and open discussion Seventh National Convention ofthe "It is the only case where paren­ organizational planning sessions, hours. National Women's Studies tal rights have been terminated and a keynote speaker. Workshops "We expect to give Conference Association will be held May 16-20 solely because (the mother) is aLes­ included communications topics, participants a warmer welcome at Indiana University in Blooming­ bian," said ACLU attorney Marsha education, senior Gays, legal than they received in Israel last ton. The theme is " Women: Lowry. Lowry defined the loss of defense, political impacting, prison­ year," said Aaron Cooper, chair of Educating for Change." parental rights as meaning that the ers, religion, sexism, and the arts. the Conference Planning Commit­ The Convention is oriented parent "becomes a legal stranger to tee. "In Israel, the orthodox rabbi­ toward those who educate others -­ the child." The parent cannot visit, CHAMPAIGN, IL--The Se­ nate harassed the Conference to the whether through the media, call, or have any contact with the venth National Women's Music point of driving it underground, and community action or schools at any child, and the child cannot be Festival has been scheduled for May the Jewish N a tiona) Fund rejected a level. It is designed to explore and adopted. 29 - June 1, on the Champaign­ donation from the world Jewish Gay celebrate concerns of women froma Urbana campus of the University of community for a 3,000-tree forest diverse mixture of backgrounds and ALEXANDRIA, VA--A fed eral Illinois. The NWMF is a registered that was to be dedicated during the lifestyles. Activities include panels, judge ruled on Feb. 26 that homo­ student organization of the Conference." discussion groups, rituals, art sexuality is sufficient ground fo r university. Additional information and exhibits, athletic events and denying US citizenship to a Spring­ The presentation of positive registration materials can be theatrical performances. field, VA man who immigrated from statements and images of women is obtained by writing the Conference For fu rther information, write Germany 13 years ago, according to emphasized in the Festival. Along Registration Committee, P.O. Box Jean Robinson, Women's Studies, a report in North Carolina's Th e with workshops, daily open mike 5640, San Francisco, CA 94 101. In_diana University, Bloomington , Front Page. settings, jam sessions, dances and IN 47405. In a lengthy report detailing feminist merchandise and homosexuality as "licentious living­ craft�ares will be available. The . .likely to lead to... moral decay," US scope of music will be from jazz to District Court Judge Oren R. Lewis fo lk to classical, and among 13 MSU ��support" Group denied the naturalization request of fe atured performers are Alive!, Meg By Ric Sullivan . Horst Nemetz. Immigration and Christian, Holly Near, Terry In October, 1979, a group of At present, the group's primary Naturalization officialsconsider the Garthwaite, Julie Homi, Teresa twenty Memphis State University obstacle is having notices of meet­ case an important test of the ambig­ Trull, Robin Tyler and others. students and staff members met to ings printed consistently in the uous criteria for citizenship. Among the workshop topics are fo rm the only Gay-oriented group on Helmsman, the MSU newspaper. campus. Originally titled the Gay Only several notices have appeared Support Group, the group was forced since the group formed. In Februal'Y-; to change its name to the Gay a notice was printed but the date and Awareness Group and then the Gay location were omitted. The Helms­ ce '80 Awareness Discussion Group man agreed to print a correction, but Con feren becwse ofthe administration's con­ fa iled to do so. Members ofthe group ceTI that "support" and "aware­ indicated they are still attempting to l nes" implied the University's have the Helmsman agree to pnnt e Fifth Annua ad•ocacy of Gay lifestyles. notices of the meetings regularly. Th Dr. Maxine Bernard, staffrepre- r All notices printed in the news- ­ ative of the Center for Student astern sat paper must include "personal coun­ o uthe De'elopmeni, indicates the group s seling unit" following the group's arce "because students stated a name, according to Cliff, who has e of nel to ...discuss common interests onferen c spoken with Dr. Heitzman, Director C anproblems." Second-year law stu­ of Student Development, regarding del Cliff Coats feels the group per­ G ay M en the group's publicity problems. Cliff s an d · fO ls two fu nctions. The primary Lesbi an also reported that the Awareness uose is "offering peer support .. .in p Group is not permitted to post no­ gust 1, 2 and 3 am.lternative situation" to help Au tices of its meetings on campus, mont, Memphis G1 men and women deal with Holiday Inn R�ver reflecting the administration' s The ascts of their sexuality. Cliff also stration: $10 desire that the group maintain a Regi Conference. se the group acting as a "thre­ er for t h e S outhe astern "low profile." wou ld like to regist . sH group" to "provide an impetus I . ron fee of $10 Despite these obstacles, both --Enclosed is my regist ra I rsons for fo more political group." Dr. Ber­ or spo�sor other pe · Cliff and Dr. Bernard feel the group would like to donate mo�e y' nl emphasizes, however, that the I d g1p does not exist as an is growing and is successful. Accord­ --- ce '80. Enclose an Conferen nference and I am ing to Cliff, one member of the group . g the oul:h -a s-t-er_n_Co upendently-chartered campus will be attendin S ! nclosing $ was recently able to tell his parents · am e onization. -- I ed/unemp l oy ed person I un d er employ n aff or d) . l�udents that he is Gay. A part-time graduate atio. n �ee ( w hatever you ca have attempted twice as my registr . planning past student involved with the group in mvolve d '" the Conference '80 ire to fo rm a chartered Gay ld like to be o1ization on campus. its formation who wishes to remain I wou Neither ---process. . · draising event for a1pt was successful. unnamed, feels that the Awareness or spo nsor a fun - Group can would like to orgamze �eetings of the Gay Awareness serve as an effective wea­ I pon against the University's homo­ onference '80. August 1 lission Group are organized ---C . the Rivermont for phobia. "It provides the opportunity like to reserve a r ation ad a different discussion topic . would ��: �� stration inform . E for awareness of ourselves and I ase sen d me � egi week. Recent topics include oth­ an d/or . Ple . 0 .. ers without the fear, jud 2 e 8 . )phobia, resolving religious gment and le to "Conferenc be ma de payab icts, coming out, the ridicule that Gays often encounter, All checks must impact of }sexuality on heterosexual cui- even in the supposedly open envir­ Name onment of a university ------���---�'-�-��--��--=�-�---�------and Gay and Lesbian relation­ ." Address in the family. A member of the The MSU Gay Awareness Dis­ - 1 __ assumes responsibility fo r cussion Group meets every Wednes­ Code -- � - - City. State, Zip tating an upcoming meeting day at 4:15 p.m. in Scates Hall, Number ------the group mutually decides on Room 209-B. Interested fa culty, Telephone lc. staff and students are welcome.

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