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T Ask, Don't Tell', Senate to Vote This Month Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride 2010 Issue # 133 • June 4, 2010 News and Entertainment Media for the Texas Gulf Coast and Beyond House repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, Senate to vote this month What a tremendous step forward we have made! The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), the discrimina- tory law that prevents our commu- nity from serving our country, has Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered ‘BUG’ passed the House. This comes after Pride 2010 Begins Theater Southwest presents this riveting tale as love unfolds out of schizophrenic an organized lobbying efforts in- by Deborah Moncrief Bell delusions in a seedy bug-infested motel cluding phone calls by the public to room where crack-fueled emotions ig- their elected officials. It was June 28th, 1969 in a seedy mafia- The Stonewall event was significant be nite into a final descent into madness. operated bar called The Stonewall on cause for the first time, as some have ex- See Page 5 Christopher Street in New York’s Green- pressed, “The queers fought back”. wich Village that the modern civil rights That seminal event is now honored with movement for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and a celebration each year in Houston (and transgendered rights was born. Although around the world). It started with a march there had been organizations, gay press, and then became a parade. It started as and work of individuals on issues con- a day and then became a week and now cerning those folks who are sometimes See Page 2 for all the details as this the month of June is designated as ‘Pride community favorite returns still referred to as ‘Homosexual’. Month’. The Mattachine Society, founded in “I call upon all Americans to observe this 1950, was one of the earliest homophile month by fighting prejudice and discrimi- organizations in the United States, prob- nation in their own lives and everywhere it Al Green, of the 9th District, and ably second only to Chicago’s short- exists.” --President Barack Obama, com- Sheila Jackson Lee, of the 18th Dis- lived Society for Human Rights (1924). memorating LGBT Pride Month trict, voted for equality. Congress- Harry Hay and a group of Los Angeles The month long celebration includes woman Jackson Lee even used time male friends formed the group to protect many events (see more in this issue) and Lipstick and Blood and improve the rights of homosexuals. culminates with the Pride Festival during No, not about vampires, it is a true crime meant to speak on one of her own The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) was separate amendments to speak in fa- the day of June 26th and the largest night accounting of the murder of a young Les- the first lesbian rights organization in time parade in the United States that eve- bian. Reviewed by Jone Devlin ~ Page.11 vor. Additionally, surprising many, the United States. It was formed in San ning under a full moon. Congressman Ron Paul, of the 14th Francisco in 1955. The group was con- The history of the movement and of the District, was one of only five Re- ceived as a social alternative to lesbian bars, which were considered illegal and people is a primary focus of the work of publicans in the nation to vote for thus subject to raids and police harass- Pride Houston, the organization respon- repeal. ment. It lasted for fourteen years and sible for putting in the annual event. became a tool of education for lesbians, Eric Skains, Pride Houston Executive Di- A disappointment, however, is that gay men, researchers, and mental health rector says that there will be an expanded most Houston reps voted against professionals. LGBT Art & History tent at the festival their GLBT constituents. Congress- As the DOB gained members, their this year. New to the event will be the men Ted Poe, of the 2nd District, focus shifted to providing support to presentation of the work of LGBT art- ists. A call for submissions on Facebook John Culberson, of the 7th District, women who were afraid to come out, by educating them about their rights and from Artists, turned out “...bigger than I Kevin Brady, of the 8th District, Mi- their history. Historian Lillian Faderman thought it would be”, Skains expressed. chael McCaul, of the 10th District, declared, “Its very establishment in the There were over 50 applicants. However and Pete Olson, of the 22nd District, midst of witch-hunts and police harass- only four will be selected to display their Jai Fain shares fashion Tips Republicans, voted against repeal. ment was an act of courage, since mem- work this year. for the stylish guy about town We had asked you to call Congress- bers always had to fear that they were “We are featuring established artists, Page 6 under attack, not because of what they man Gene Green, Democrat in the and the up and coming, those who have did, but merely because of who they shown a passion about the community 29th District, but he did not listen were.” to showcase this year,” Skains explains. and voted “No.” Raids on gay bars such as the Stonewall, Stating that this first year is about people were common place and resulted with who have art as their vocation, not mere- The House voted on the proposal by patrons being whisked off in paddy wag- ly some who crates art. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylva- ons, often to face brutality at the hands “Houston is a great art city and that is nia Democrat who served in the Iraq of the police and those arrested would somewhat hidden,” he states, adding that have their names published in the daily war, that would repeal the 1993 law he sees that the art exhibit could grow Some down home cooking and a paper. Back in those days, that was often into a larger part of Pride and bring in known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.” devastating . New Orleans favorite from artists from around the state and region. Dr. Dave ~ See Page 11 Continued Page 4 -- more on PRIDE Page 8 and Page 4 June 4, 2010 THE MONTROSE GEM ISSUE #133 Do you have a comment on a news item Houston GLBT Pride Annual COMMUNITY NEWS or story in the GEM or elsewhere? What Interfaith Worship Service do you like, not like, want more of? Have a story idea or someone you think we Sunday June 20, 7 p.m. -- New HIV Support Group First Friday should interview? Let us hear from you Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church - 2515 Poetry Reading Series at [email protected] Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77006 May 27, 2010—Beginning in June, the Call for Participants and Sponsors Houston GLBT Community Center will Houston’s oldest open poetry reading launch a weekly support group for individu- series,hosted by Robert Clark since 1975. Welcoming and Affirming people come to- als living with HIV/AIDS. The new Cen- Usually on the first Friday of every month Community Online gether annually from diverse Houston area ter HIV Support Group will meet for first at Inprint House, 1520 West Main,one block faith congregations to celebrate God’s love time on Thursday, June 17, 6-8 p.m., and south of the Menil Collection,one block Community Center for all people. will then meet every Thursday at the Cen- east of Mandell,in the Museum District of www.hglbtcc.org This service is only possible with your par- ter (3400 Montrose Blvd., Suite 207). This Houston,Always free, open to the public ticipation and support. group for HIV-positive individuals will in- Always an open reading after the featured www.montrosecounselingcenter.org clude roundtable discussion, educational fo- poet. doors open at 8:30 p.m. You may participate in the service by lead- rums, socials, potlucks, and more. There is www.legacycommunityhealth.org ing a reading or prayer or just by joining in no charge to participate. June 4 - Pablo Miguel Martinez the opening procession of clergy and partic- GLBT Political Caucus ipants, carrying a symbol of your faith. The facilitator is Chris Escalante, who brings www.thecaucus.org You can support us by being a financial considerable experience in the areas of HIV sponsor. You can be a sponsor by giving any education and support. Escalante served two Out In Houston amount that you can afford. Most give $100 terms on the San Antonio Health Services www.outinhouston.com or more, but the range of individual dona- Planning Council and served as chair or co- tions has been from $10 to $500. chair of the People’s Caucus, a committee www.PFLAGHouston.org of the Ryan White Planning Council in San You can join in our planning sessions by Antonio, which was established to strength- www.assisthers.org emailing Burton Bagby-Grose at en full and effective participation of people Prof. Martinez, who teaches at Our Lady of [email protected]. with HIV/AIDS. In San Antonio, Escalante the Lake University, has had his poems pub- Houston Political Organizing Net- If you want to participate – please e-mail was also a volunteer peer treatment advocate lished in numerous literary magazines. In work - http://groups.yahoo.com/ Burton. and educator and has attended various health 2005 he won the Chicano/Latino Literary group/HoP-ON fairs and conferences. Prize; in 2007 he was awarded the Oscar If you want to be a sponsor – Wilde Prize He was a Guest Poet at Houston http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ Make your check payable to the Houston “Our group is a place to give individuals a Poetry Fest 2009 and has read at UT Aus- GLBT Community Center and send it to: safe place to share their experiences with tin, the Austin International Poetry Festival, LoneStarActivists/ (LSA) others and receive or provide feedback-a Poetry at Round Top, Trinity University, Houston GLBT Community Center place where an individual can open up with- and the San Antonio Poetry Festival.
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