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Volume 8, Number 10 Memphis, Tennessee October, 1987 Tennessee Sodomy Law Targeted for Extinction

The National Gay and people have been arrested and consensual lovemaking in the so-called sodomy laws, since the Lesbian Task Force has charged under the law. Most were relative privacy of an automobile Supreme Court affirmed the right announced plans to attack the entrapped by undercover police late at night Neither man had a for ·States to pass such laws. Tennessee "crimes against nature" conducting a campaign of harass­ prior arrest record of any kind. Without a Supreme Court deci­ law. A meeting has been set with ment in the Nashville Parks and They face possible five-year sion striking down individual ACLU officials, local Gay rights have pled guilty to reduced sentences, but will likely be state laws, the only way they can organizations, and Sue Hyde, charges. According to Ms. Hyde, granted probation soon. Even if be repealed is through the state Director of NGL1Fs Privacy "The overwhelming majority of they are granted probation, they legislatures. Project. The meeting will take these men were not engaged in will be convicted felons for the The meeting is being co­ place in Nashville on Nov. 7. sexual acts in the park, but had rest of their lives, according to sponsored by NGLTF, the The Tennessee "crimes gone to the park to meet other Hyde. "How many of us who ACLU, the Tennessee chapter of against nature law" criminalizes people." have also engaged in the time­ NOW, and several local Gay and all homosexual behavior and In the eastern part of Ten­ honored tradition of 'parking' Lesbian organizations. much heterosexual behavior in nessee, two men encountered a would expect to endure a public For further information, call the state. Conviction under the district attorney general who trial and live as a convicted felon Hedy Weinberg at the ACLU current law can result in 5-15 decided to "make an example" of for committing this 'crime'?", office in Nashville at (615) 256- years in prison. them to frighten other Gay asked Ms. Hyde. 7028 or write ACLU of Tennesse, Contrary to popular belief, people. The D.A. refused to plea The Task Force has PO Box 120160, Nashville, TN the law is enforced in Tennessee. bargain with the men, even embarked on a state-by-state 37212. Within the last year nearly 300 though their "crime" was crusade to rid the country of the

Gay Community Protests Park Commission Closes Williamson Park to

Adult Activity - V olleyballers Ousted

Memphis Apparently language, and public urination - had three softball teams playing so few available." The conceding to neighbors' activities denied by the MGAA. in their softball league and were Commission said that it would complaints about "undesirables" However, the park restrooms have planning for football in the fall." add volleyball courts in Overton in Williamson Park, the been closed and locked for some The group has begun circulating Park. Memphis Park Commission time. "It was obvious they didn't petitions to have the Commis­ "Adding another 40 cars to unanimously voted Sept. 16 to want us here. We even had some sion reconsider its action. Overton Park on a Sunday prohibit adult athletics in neighbors harassing us about In addition to removing the afternoon isn't reasonable either," Williamson Park. According to being Gay," said House. basketball and soccer goals and said House. "What we're really Bob Brame, Assistant Park Another group which had the poles for volleyball nets, the dealing with here is the bigotry of Director, "no adult activities" will been playing basketbaU at the Commission voted to close the a small group of neighbors be allowed in the park. park complained two months ago park from dusk to dawn. Most A protest demonstration Williamson Park had been when their basketball goals were city parks are closed from featuring live music, games, and a the site of the Sunday afternoon removed without notice. About Midnight till dawn. picnic was held on Sept. 21, but voUeyball games sponsored by the same time, Janis Foster, "We don't have a problem the Park Commission's new rules the Memphis Gay Atheletic president· of the Evergreen with them closing the park at apparently were not in force. Asssociation (MGAA) for almost Historic District Association dusk," said House, "but as About 50 people arrived and a year. The park was chosen (ERDA),' complained that noise taxpayers we have the right to use played volleyball without inc­ primarily for its location (in from the sports was disturbing this park. It seems to me ident. At presstime the group said midtown on Williamson off neighbors in home adjacent to the unreasonable for the Park they plan to use the park until are Poplar between Overton Park Ave park. Commission to be dismantling they told to leave it and Avalon) and because the park A source present at a existing facilities when there are was relatively private. "It was meeting of the EHDA contends important for us to have a that the group seemed to be location where we could play concerned about the presence of undisturbed and where parents "blacks and Gays" in their park could bring their children," said (emphasis ours). As presented to John Mark House, one of the the Park Commission, however, organizers. the term used was "undesirables." The controversy began "As one of the prime long­ earlier this year when the police term users of the park, we are apparently received some upset that the Park Commission complaints from neighbors did not even contact us about the alleging loud noise, foul parlc's closing," said House. "We Bork Not Appropriate for High Court

by Allen Cook Robert Bork. And while Bork pre­ tion within the exact historical First Amendment's guarantee of an unchangeable condition like sents a polished, academic image context in which it was wJitten. "freedom of speech" should only race or gender." We stand now at a point in in the current hearings, his It would forever deny the validity extend to political statements, dis- He further wrote: time which may decide the fate of apparent stands on some issues to any claim that arose from allowing those expressions found "The proposal before us is Gay rights - indeed the right to seem to be waffling. He claims modem circumstances and render in material of a scientific, liter- simply an attempt to have this any sort of privacy. he does hold the same opinions the coUrt incapable of addressing ary, or artistic nature. faculty ratify .'•omosexuality, to In recent years, we have seen today that he once held. Perhaps modem concerns. It would have All in all, Judge Bork's have us state that it is immoral the Supreme Court take stands the smell of a Supreme Court to leave to the states the job of views show a radically constric- for society to have any preference contrary to Gay interests. In the seat is causing him to rethink his creating laws which, of necessity, ted point of view which could on the matter. I do not believe

Hardwick case, we see a decision positions. I doubt it need to be consistent nationally. severely alter the way in which that it is immoral for society or wherein the Supreme Court con­ Bork is a constitutional con­ Judge Bork believes that the the Court views cases and virtu- for individuals in it to have such dones a state law which prohibits sttuctionist - that is, if it isn't Supreme Court should never have ally gut many existing guaran- J preferences." homosexual acts, even those referred to directly in the Consti­ recognized a Constitutional right tees. I Lambda Legal Defense calls occurring in the privacy of one's tution, it isn't protected. Most of to privacy. He has described the Wonder what Bork thinks of these statements shocking and bedroom with another consenting the current Supreme Court Court's decision in Griswold (the Gays? charges that Judge Bork condones adult The recent San Francisco Justices view the Constitution as 1965 landmark case from which Of course, we could look at discrimination against Gay men

Arts & Athletics case revealed that an ever-changing, evolving docu­ almost all modem privacy cases the Dronenberg case, in which and Lesbians, even in a matter as the Supreme Court believes that ment. Certainly there are precious grow) as "unprincipled," and the Bork held that a Navy petty fundamental to one's survival and Gays should not even be able to few things in 1987 which were logic behind it as "utterly spec­ officer with a long, unblemished well-being as employment. They use the word "olympic" to even imagined in 1787. Bork's ious." And he has characterized record could be discharged solely are, in short, homophobic state­ describe a quadrennial athletic notion of judgements which the 1973 case, Roe v. Wade, the for engaging in private, consen- ments. event could only be based on the privacy decision setting forth the sual acts with another adult. Bork We agree with Lambda in . Currently in Washington "original intent" of the indivi­ right to an abortion, as "unconsti­ affirmed the Navy's policy of saying that no person holding another Reagan nominee is being duals who wrote the Constitu­ tutional" itself. His argument discharging Gays from the such biased viewpoints is considered for the high court - tion, would freeze the Constitu- seems to be that because abortion military. appropriate for appointment to is not mentioned in the Constitu­ In 1978, when Judge Bork the Supreme Court. We urge you tion, it cannot be protected by it was serving on a faculty of Yale to take time now, to write a short Judge Bork views the Law School, he opposed a pro- note to Sen. Albert Gore, Sen. "constitutional guarantee" of posal that the school bar recruit- James Sasser, as well as to Sen. a� "equal protection of the law" to ment by employers who Joseph Biden, the Chair of the .,:e- . . ·. �--�· {· - . ® be limited almost exclusively to discriminate on the basis of Senate Judiciary Commitee, to ' discrimination "along racial sexual orientation. He wrote in a tell them to vote against the Bork Box 3038, Memphis, Te nnessee 38173-0038. lines." Under his interpretation, memo to the faculty: nomination. They all may be Phone (901) 454-1411 (evenings). the general principal of equality "There is no need to rehearse reached by writing to them in care would not have been extended to at length the intellectual empti- of United States Senate, Washing­ is non-profit and produced by volunteers. We � Gaze women, the disabled, or to any ness of the arguments put forward ton, DC 20510. assume no ilabfffty for cialms made by advertisers. other group. . on behalf of this proposal. B K Appearance in this publication is not an indication of Judge Bork claims that the Contrary to the assertions made, sexual orientation or identity. We welcome materials submitted by readers, but reserve the right to edit .or reject such materials. Subscriptions are available at $8 a year to cover mailing costs. Gaze is published 11 times a year by the Memphis Gay Coalition. A Waddell Tribute estate speculators are trying to political awareness within our demolish the Plaza Theatre in the community. We have to take Co-Editors some responsibility for our future With the passing of Dr. midst of her 35th birthday. We Allen Cook- John Stilwell or there wil\ be none if Reagan Thomas Waddell, we have lost a urge you to take a few minutes to and Co. have their way. If there is ttue leader and positive spirit in write a letter to the editor of the Staff Writers one thing the women's feminist the sttuggle for Gay rights and Commercial Appeal, 495 Union movement has taught me, it is Carole Taylor- Bob Dumais recognition. Ave, Memphis, TN 38101 to that no one will give you your Becky Caperton Without a doubt, his lengthy protest Time is of the essence. civil rights; you must make it legal battle with the U.S. Bill Kendall happen by saying to yourself - Typesetting And Layout Olympic Committee all the way Memphis Enough is enough! Allen Cook-Bob Dumais to the ultimate rejection by the Vickie Scarborough Cecil Mcleod -John Stilwell Supreme Court took its toll as March On Memphis, TN much as his battle with AIDS. Washington Circulation So the U.S. Olympic Committee doesn't like the use of Should Have Been On The Other Cecil Mcleod-John Stilwell- Bob Dumais the word "Gay" with Olympic. Front Page News Hand ... They shouldn't mind then if we Advertising Manager drop "that" word, but still use I am extremely disappointed Thank you for the super Bob Dumais theirs. in Gaze for not promoting the expo on the National March on The Tom Waddell Olympics. March to Washington, D.C. The Washington. I hope the Memphis At least the Tom Waddell September issue should have committee has a large response. 1987 Gaymes. We should never forget Copyright © by MGC. Reprint permission on non­ prominently featured the Marchas Speaking of being infonned, to David Reid syndicated material granted Gay publications only front page material. This is so please consider running an article West Hollywood. CA provided proper credit is giVen. Microfilmed by important to our future and yet for the female_ readers. Yes, Boca Southern Gay Archives,_ Raton, FL. Gaze is the Plaza Theatre Memphis can't fill one bus to go. Robbin there is a Salila Claus! registered trademark of the Memphis Gay Coalition. All Knoxville and Nashville have Olivia Records, through which rightsreserved. Threatened filled three buses. What's our A group of insensitive real problem? We must push for more conlinued on page 12

Caucus is coordinating a multi- busy," said Steven Dwyer, a . cullural evem that will involve member of the March staff.

speakers, as well as music, • Donations are desperately " theatre, and poetry. needed to finance the National "Between the volume of March on Washington for Lesbian Momentum Builds for phone calls and the .number of and Gay Rights and can be sent to information requests, office March on Washington, P.O. Box VVashington March volunteers are being kept very 7781, Washington, DC 20044.

Activists in over 200 cities and elected officials," David said. are organizing to bring thousands Early reports indicate a "The Wedding" Th.reatened of Lesbians, Gays, People with massive turnout for the March. AIDS, and civil rights supporters According to Arthur Scott, "New The first major equal rights The National March on of The Wedding to the National to Washihgton, DC on October York City is sending 500 busses, demonstation for same-sex Washington staff is also making Steering Committee for the March 12 for the second National March thousands of people are flying in couples is threatened by a lack of arrangements for the important on Washington for Lesbian and on Washington for Lesbian and from California, and planes have donations. After seven months of support items such as the stage Gay Rights. . Gay Rights. been chartered from both promotion, the financial support and the sound system. Money is For more information on The According to Pam David, Columbus, Ohio and Minnea­ for the demonstration planned for needed now to pay for these items. Wedding or to send donations, one of 12 full-time national staff polis, Minnesota." the March on Washington is not write Couples, Inc. P.O. Box members, support is growing Marchers will gather at 9 am -adequate to cover basic expenses. "I hope we haven't come this 13323, Los Angeles, CA 900i3- around the country. "The march on Oct. 11 at the Ellipse, located According to Walter close to sq.nding before the federal 0323. For more information on has already been endorsed by over at 15th and Constitution, N.W., . Wheeler, President of Couples, government and the world to the March on Washington, write 450 student groups, AlPS service where a morning rally is being Inc., ·the sponsors of the event, demand recognition o'f our existing MOW, P.O. Box 7781, organizations, Lesbian and Gay planned. According to Gisele "We have stacks of letters from relationships only to lose the Washington DC 20044 or call .groups, labor officials, women's Mills, another full-time. staff across the county supporting The opportunity of financial support," (202) 783-1828. Please mention organizations, solidarity groups, member, "The People of Color Wedding and to tell us that Stated Carey Junkin, representative Gaze in all correspondence. couples plan to attend. Only a :Fantasy+ few have donated money to support. the event Many �ople The Rock Backs Down do not realize how much it costs

· 'Desire to· promote a national Nyw York - The Prudential allegations. demonstration: We have also Insurance Company and Lambda Prudential agreed to streng­ LJL(jt£9£ learned that many couples are Legal Defense and Education Fund then its existing procedures for -' (LA SHAN) . planning tO participate, but have have announced an out-of-court obtaining informed consent for not contacted us. This has made settlement of a suit brought by antibody testing and to require Through His Ero\ic Dance it impossible to estimate the "John Doe," a life insurance signed consent from all applicants He Will Unleash These numbers of people to expect." applicant who was not issued an after they have been clearly Two Inhibitions That Are The plans for The Wedding insurance policy following a informed that their blood will be Kept Harboured are still proceeding. Several positive result on an HIV antibody tested for HIV antibodies. Pru­ Deep Inside nationally known Gay leaders blood test protocol. dential agreed to reinforce ainong have agreed· to speak at the Doe, who has stressed that he its employees its existing policy The Perfect demonstration, including Rev. did not"know his antibody status on confidentiality with an . Party Favor Troy Perry of the UFMCC and before Prudential tested him, emphasis on the sensitivity of Rosemary Dempsey from the alleged that he did not consent to AIDS-related information lt also 272-STAR NOW. A permit to ·close have his blood screened for HIV agreed to clarify its existing

· Pager Number: After 2 Constitution Ave. in front of the antibodies, that Prudential violated policy on communicating blood beeps, enter yo1_.1r number, IRS Building is in the works. its obligations to keep his test test results to applicants and on and hang up results confidential when an giving those applicants, who so underwriter disclosed the results to elect the opportunity to have the a non-employee of Prudential, and results conveyed to their that Prudential transmitted the physicians who can counsel them antibody test results to him regarding the results. In addition, directly although he had requested Prudential made a financial COMING they be sent to his physician. settlement with Doe. The parties Prudential emphasized that its agreed to keep the details of the willingness to settle did not settlement confidential. signify it admitted any of ·Doe's

What is Safer Sex?

Safer sex activities are those which don't involve the sharing of body fluids (semen, blood, urine, saliva, and feces). These include .Q_uggif!g_, dry kissing, massage, and mutual masturbation. Activities which are probably safe include anal and vaginal intercourse with a condom using a water-based lubricant and oral sex with a condom or without putting the head of the penis in the mouth. The AIDS virus has been found rarely in low concentrations in saliva, so deep kissing may have some risks. Activities such as rimming, GEORGE'S fisting, and anal or vaginal intercourse without a condom are considered unsafe. NGLTF Starts "State Action Lobby"

. The National Gay and gram and through the grassroots lobbyist this fall to oversee this already recruited 53 national, "We must take the offensive in Lesbian Task Force has worlC of Anti-Violence Project program. The lobbyist will work state, and local member-groups. our struggle for equality and announced the creation of a major Director Kevin Berrill and Privacy with state and local groups to "The Gay/Lesbian commun­ justice. The State Action Lobby national grassroots lobbying Project Director Sue Hyde. organize grassroots support, ity is in grave danger from a tidal will support the efforts of state project to press for Gay rights and The new NGLTF program develop and disseminate training wave of AIDS-phobic, anti-Gay and local activists to defeat or to fight repressive AIDS has two goals: (1) to monitor and and lobbying materials, and legislation," said NGLTF reshapenegative legislation before legislation in state legislatures lobby with local activists against implement strategies to advance Executive Director Jeffrey Levi. it draws constituent support" across the country. The National repressive AIDS legislation at the Gay civil rights. The Task Force State Action Lobby formalizes state level; and (2) to actively has also announced the expansion and expands the organizing support state and local groups of its Cooperating Organization Did You Know? support NGLTF has given to seeking passage of pro-Gay Program to insure the presence of The leading cause of condom failure is the use of local activists through its legislation. affiliated organizations in each grease-based lubricants. According to the experts, Cooperating Organization Pro- The Task Force will hire a state capital. The Program has petroleum-based products like Vaseline and most hand creams, react with latex rubber and cause it to break down. The breakdown of the rubber, combined School Life Survey Results faculty in their schools as largely with the friction of sex, cause the condom to tear. unsupportive and blissfully igno­ Condom manufacturers suggest using a water­ Columbia, SC - The Gay school counselors are more aware rant of the problem."The survey based or silicone-based product if extra lubrication is and Lesbian Advocacy Research and exposed to the problems and was conducted as part of a larger desired. These products are often marketed as Project, Inc. has released the frrst concerns facing Gay and Lesbian study and was funded by a grant "surgical" jellies or lubricants. Among the better set of findings collected in a state­ youth in the schools. Most, from the Gay and Lesbian products are Johnson & Johnson's KY-Jelly and ' wide study of the Quality of however, feel ill-prepared to work Advocacy Project that examines Astroglide by Astrolube. School Life for Southern Gay and with these sexual minority stu­ the quality of school life for Lesbian Youth. These findmg are dents and they perceive other Southern Gays. based on· data collected from a recent survey of South Carolina - - guidance counselors. One hundred - forty-two surveys (about 1/3 of ,___ the total) were returned. Among - the findings:

• Neariy 60% of the respon­ dents reported that they have known a student who was Gay. Less than 25% have chosen to -vARIETY SHOW provide students with information about homosexuality or to partic­ & DINN-ER ipate in programs to expand coun­ selors' knowledge about the issue. Spend Thursday Evenings With Us! • Less than 10% report that students were knowledgeable about AIDS, 1% believe that stu­ at dents in their school know about The French Connection homosexuality.

• 67% report that all or most students in their school display a negative attitude toward homo­ A fun-filled night to benefit the sexuality. Memphis Gay Coalition. • The majority of those who have counseled Gay youth report $2 donation at the door. that all or most of these young peopleexperience greater personal difficulties than their heterosexual 7-8 Tea Time - Long Island Teas 2 for 1 peers, experience or are fearful of 8-9 Dinner Is Ser ed harassment at school, and general­ v ___* ______;...._ ___ -,;... _ ly feel isolated from their fellow 1 0 Show starts $3.95 Plate Dinner students.

• 80% report that few or October 8 - Spaghetti none of the school's faculty are October 15 - Fried Chicken supportive of Gay students. October 22 • Meat Loaf • Three times as many guidance counselors consider their October 29 • BBQ Chicken i-­ i-- fellow counselors ignorant about homosexuality (45%) than about DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! i-­ AIDS (15%). i--

• More than 90% believe that sexual concerns of students A prpduction of the Memphis Gay Co alition III are legitimate topics for discus­ and The French Connection - 598 -Marshall. sion and that the counselor should - • $1 from every plate will be donat� to MGC and the Gay Community Center. convey a non-judgmental attitude. However, 46% would inform the child's parents about their son's or daughter's sexual orientation. According to the study's research director, Dr. James T. / Sears, these data "indicate that Steps in the Ri�:ht Direction

AIDS Walk Fundraiser Slated for Nov. Coalition Lowers The Memp�s AIDS everyones' lives will be touched 50% of the funds raised will go Coalition (MAC) has announced by someone who has AIDS," he toward educational efforts (media, Membership Fees plans for a fundraising "walk" to said. billboards, literature, etc.), 25% MAC is currently soliciting for social services for PWA's In a move designed to get as Building Fund, Gaze, Gay Switch­ take place in Overton Park area businesses and industries for (including the potential establish­ many members as possible, the board, etc.), includes voting November 28, the Saturday after Memphis Gay Coalition has privileges. Thanksgiving. support of the walk, which is ment of an AIDS hospice}, and dropped its membership fee to In addition, the Coalition is Dubbed "Steps in the Right organized similarly to March of 25% for re�earch to an institution 25% of its former cost Annual offering members of other Gay Direction," the walk will raise Dimes' "WalkAmerica." Partici­ engaged in AIDS research. memberships are now available as organizations the OpJ>9rtunity to needed funds for education, social pants are asked to obtain pledges A TEAC has pledged its low $5. become members of the Coalition services, and research. "We hope for each kilometer they walk in support to the effort by providing at a substantial discount. "We feel The Coalition is also to touch the hearts of Memphi­ the event. The walk will day-of-event person-power to that if a person is already a offering memberships which ans," said Dr. Bruce Wolf, culminate a series of public assure the smooth running of the entitle a person'to receive up to a member of another Gay organi­ president of MAC. "As we education efforts which will take event. 50% discount on MGC sponsored zation, they are making a all know, AIDS is not a disease place from September through For registration forms, or to events such as Spring Fling, contribution to the Gay commun­ of risk groups, but of risk November. volunteer your services for the GayFest, and the annual Gay ity," said John Stilwell, MGC behaviors. Sooner or later, According to organizers, event, call 4 54-1411. Pride River Ride. Secretary. If an organization Although each membership agrees, it can make all of its has voting privileges, higher level members members of MGC at memberships offer certain advan­ the entry level at no cost. Each tages. Memberships are being member can then upgrade their Aphrodite Does It Ag�n! offered at the following levels: membership as he or she chooses • Contributing Member - at a five dollar discount. "What A benefit show Sept. 6 at ledger for money donated patient grants have been small, $5 annual fee includes voting that amounts to," Stilwell said, WKRB in Memphis, resulted in specifically for AIDS patient but with the advent of AZT "is that we are offering free privileges over $1800 being donated the Aid relief," said Tommy Stewart, (Retrovir) and its exorbitant • Subscribing Member- $8 memberships to anyone active in to End AIDS Committee to help president of ATEAC. "We try to expense, the group fears that its annual fee includes voting another Gay organization - they AIDS patients. The show featured be careful and don't spend that patient relief funds could rapidly privileges and a complimentary also get an automatic $5 discount Aphrodite members and friends money if funds from other disappear. subscription to Gaze . on any membership level. For performing in a camp show sources are available. We view "When AZT costs $850 a • Sustaining Member- $20 example, they could start a mail atmosphere. As usual, Aphrodite this as 'emergency' money for annual fee includes above plus up subscription to Gaze for only month for one patient," Stewart to 50% off MGC sponsored $3." played to a packed house. people who are in severe need of said, "a couple of clients in need events The membership reorganiza­ Donations from Aphrodite assistance." could wipe out the fund." AZT

• Household Member- $35 tion was passed by the Board of since 1985, when Aphrodite Many of A TEAC's clients has been approved for Medicaid annual fee includes above benefits Directors at the Sept. 7 Coalition began raising money for AIDS are on Food Stamps and Medicaid coverage and is available under for 2 people (each additional per­ meeting. Patient relief, have totalled which cover food and medical care private insurance, but there is son in a household may become Meetings of the Memphis $5609.50. Of that, $4,525.15 has but do not cover incidentals like often a 2-6 mon).h lag time before Gay Coalition are held on the members for $10 each) been spent for rent, medicine, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and patient payments begin under this

· • first and third Mondays of each Supporting Member - insurance payments, and other the like. Most of the individual program. month at 7:30 pm in Meeting Available to those people who services to AIDS patients. The donate at least $20 to any of the Room A of the Main Library at balance in the account (not ongoing Coalition funds (AIDS Peabody and McLean. counting this benefit) is Fund, Community Center Time R�nning Out For $1,084.35. "We keep a separate· Gay Pride Poster Entries

Time is running out for include the legend "Gay Fest '88". those planning to enter the It should also include a distinct GayFest '88 poster contest. A graphic element that can be $100 cash prize will be awarded reproduced separately from the to the winning entry and it will complete design on T-shirts, be used in the poster design to caps, etc. This graphic element promote the 1988 Memphis G�y must therefore be capable of The Pride events. standing on its own as a symbol Entries should be submitted for Gay Pride events. The design BuNKHOUSE to the Memphis Gay Pride should be readily reproducible; Committee by mail at P.O. Box simplicity is therefore a desired 3038, Memphis 38174-0038 or at characteristic. a Gay Pride Committee or Designs should attempt to Memphis Gay Coalition convey pride in our Gayness and Memphis' Newest Meeting. Entries should be in the community of Lesbians Country-Western Bar submitted in black ink on llx17 and Gay men in the Mid-South. paper or poster board no later than The winning entry will be Seven Days a Week October 15, 1987. announced in the November issue Design Considerations: A of Gaze. 4PM-3AM successful design entry will

Happy Hour Memphis Go4 4-7PM Switchboard 726-GAYY 92 N. Avalon Information Upstairs, Across from Referrals the old Pendulum Counseling

StaHed NlghUy 7:30-11:30 pm Eight Memorable Suspected Causes of Homosexuality: (Excerpted from The Gay previous homosexual experiences. and amoral ancestors. Some House at Pelham Falls Book Of Lists by Leigh scientists thought they saw this Rutledge, published by Alyson • Too Many Woman substantiated by the high degree The House at Pelham Falls of Maine to squint through the Publications, Boston, MA.) Teachers of homosexual behavior among Brenda Weather mist of her confusion over the •Loud Disco Music One early 20th century so-called lesser animals, including Naiad Press, $7.95 living, only to find out (naturally A 1979 study at Aegean theory suggested that young boys monkeys. Review by Carole Taylor for the sake of advancing the plot) University in Turkey alleged that whose grade school teachers were • Uncut meat that she bears an uncanny male mice continually exposed to mostly women were more likely An aboriginal society in This is a ghost story of resemblance to the late Blessing loud disco music eventually to become homosexuals. New Guinea believes that men sorts, though more erotic than McCartland's even later, younger became exclusively homosexual. • Atavism will become homosexuals if they scary, since the ghost would lover. Blessing owned the house The university claimed to have Another early theory claimed eat the meat of uncircumcized ­ rather make love to the main decades ago and died looking discovered that "high-level noise that homosexuals were genetic pigs. character than go booga-booga. much like Ms. Havisham. such as that frequently found in throwbacks to man's primitive The main character, Dr. Karen Dr. Latham's source of discos, causes homosexuality in Latham, has her PH.D. in mortal confusion is Maggi mice and deafness among pigs." anthropology with an emphasis England - handsom�. stylish, • Smoking marijuana area in Incan religion. But don't socially conscious, politically In 1986, Reagan-appointed Printers Ink let that scare off those few of you correct And (wouldn't you know White House drug adviser Carl.ton out there who neglected your it?) with the help of crusty old Turner announced his belief that Incan studies, not to mention New England spinster Etta smoking marijuana leads to (901) 454-1411 your religion. Anyway, as you Cavendish, Maggi becomes a homosexuality. Turner claimed might suspect of someone with a resourceful Lesbian ghost buster. that when he visited treatment NEWSLEITERS- RESUMES bent for Incan religion, Dr. (Who you gonna call?) centers for drug abusers under 18, BROCHURES Latham has had her nose in dusty Weather's book is he found that approximately 40% tomes and little else. And what entertaining light reading, and her of the patients had also engaged PRINTING & DESIGN ho, up pops the ubiquitous narrative is almost painterly in its in homosexual activity. "It seems DESKTOPPUBLISHING experienced Gay lady knock on descriptions of the New England to be something that follows to her closet door. After her ftrst Coast The characters are well along from their marijuana use," 1 3434 PHILSDALE experience in the murky waters of drawn; and the plot is cohesive, he told the press. Similar cPI Gaydom, you'd think that dealing drawing on not a few allusions to assertions had been made in 1979 MEMPHIS,11V38111 �� with a ghost would be a piece of feminist mysticism and female by then-U.S. Senator S.I. ?) cake, right? Wrong. Dr. Latham wisdom. Hayakawa (R-CA), who claimed ALLEN COOK JOHNSTILWELL takes a house the foggy coast that widespread use. of marijuana on was responsible for the "huge •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • increase" in homosexuality. • • •Astrological Influences • • • AFFORDABLE • The 1933 book Strange • • Loves by Dr. Forest Potter • • La VCR Repair & Care Co. devoted an entire section to the • • • • question, "Are Astrological • • CoCoa Cares! Factors in Any Way Accountable • • • 767-1944 • Got a problem for Perversion?" "There may be • • something more than mere • • • FAST STUCK TAPE REMOVAL WHILE YOU WAIT • you .can't solve? coincidence," Dr. Potter • • concluded, "in the fact that many. • • • WE SPECIALIZE IN VCR'S • Need someone to persons born under certain • • ALL MAKES • VHS & BET A aspects, seem to develop sexual • • • • talk With?�, abnormalities. 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Non-brofit Feminist Health Clinic Write fo CoCoa • Vasectomy 0/ferlngA Full RanJte of Gynecolbgicai Care · c/o.Gaze In 1981, British medical P.O. Box 3038 researchers reported the case of a : 3 2-year-old married man who 1482 Ppplar at McNeil Me:mphis, Tn· 38173-.0038 . ·. became exclusively homosexual Memphis, Tenneuee 38104 .. . br call H88-9789. · - · .;_ . after undergoing a vasectomy. (901) 274�3660 The man claimed to have had no Switchboard and the Gay Switch­ board. One of the questions on the survey is aboutwhether the profes­ ILJOVE sional will treat Gay people with­ Gene Type Doesn't out prejudice. or being judge­ Is The Center of Christ - mental. Increase AIDS Risk In addition to the survey, the Berkeley CA - A gene type patients and men infected wi_th the mail-out will contain brochures As Christ's Church that some scientists have AIDS virus were no more likely about services offered by A'¥EAC, We AlwaysTry To Keep "If' the AIDS suggested may increase suscepti- to have the type of the gene and a copy of current Love In The Center bility to AIDS appears in new than uninfected men in their Update. Of Us tests not to influence either study. Recent national surveys of AIDS infection or the rate of The research team also found physicians and other health We are a group of Christians that happen progression of the disease. - no difference in this gene between professionals reveal that many to be gay. We meet together and enjoy New research findings homosexual and bisexual men would not treat AIDS or HIV -posi­ worshipping a God who doesn't reported Sept. 2, show that men from their study and heterosexual tive clients if given the choice. discriminate. with this particular gene type are people from outside their study. "It's real important that an The true love of Jesus Christ can change The scientists point out that person with AIDS have no more likely to become your life. Come and experience God with AIDS virus if genetic variation in susceptibility compassionate and concerned infected with the - us. We welcome ANYONE. exposed or to develop the disease to the AIDS virus may be part of health professionals treating more quickly if infected. the explanation for differences in them," said Tommy Stewart, Researchers at the Univer- rates of infection and disease president of ATEAC. "A number For More Information Call: sity of California in Berkeley among exposed people. of otherwise good physicians are 743-2790 or 744-0575 School of Public Health reported The Berkeley group is available," he said, "but a lot of their new data in a letter in the continuing its search for genetic them have really bad attitudes Or Call TheGay Switchboard current issue of the New England factors that may contribute to toward Gay people or AIDS cases Journalof Medicine. increase susceptibility to AIDS. - They're excellent physicians, �aqpxe New. ILfufce Their fmdings refute a recent but have rotten bedside manners. scientific report from England. ATEAC We're trying to find out which CC1hru.mrcch In that report, the British professionals will maintain a We meet Sundays at 11 AM and 7:30 scientists suggested that suscep­ Launches good attitude. We figure if they Wednesdays at PM it tibility to AIDS infection and­ will respond to our questionaire, to study the word of God and relate to our disease was related to inherited Referral Survey they're going to be supportive," modernday lives. variation in a particular gene. The A survey of area physicians, he continued. mental health workers, and The list of physicians will gene in question directs produc­ AIDS has been created in "Over the past year, the number dentists is being conducted by the not be recommendations, Stewart tion of a protein called "Gc" that Memphis. of AIDS-related calls to the Gay Aid to End AIDS Committee cautioned, but simply referrals. carries vitamin D in the blood. The Memphis-based Aid to Switchboard has dramatically (ATEA C) in an effort to determine "We don't have the resources to According to an article pub­ End AIDS Committee (A TEAC) increased," he said. 1987 the availability of health profes­ check up on every doctor who lished in spring in the recently began operation of an Funding for the Switchboard sionals in treating people with says they're going to treat PWA's. British Journal Lancet, men who additional helpline beCause of the was made possible by a grant AIDS or HIV-positive antibody We �eed feed�ack fro';? cli nts to were infected with the AIDS � number of calls being generated. from the State of Tennessee. The virus or who had the full disease status. obtam any �nd of qualtty of _ The AIDS Switchboard formerly current grant is scheduled to run were more likely to have the The 1200-piece direct mail care" mformauon. 1 : use? the same number as the Gay through June of 1988. variant of the gene designated campaign is designed to get The survey should be Switchboard. The AIDS Switchboard (458- "If' responses from the health care completed by the end of . "We ongm. all. Y cons•'d ere d AIDS) is operated similarly to the The Berkeley scientists community in order to provide October and will be funded b Y a . havmg a separate !me over a year Gay Switchboard. Operators are found, however, that AIDS referrals for both the AIDS grant from the State of Tennessee. ago, b Ut the C all S d'dI n .t JUSU· ·f y connected through a call­ it," said Tommy Stewart, forwarding service and provide president of ATEAC. "Now information from their own Separate AIDS we've been receiving complaints homes. Switchboard hours are FREE SUPPORT GROUPS Switchboard of people not being about to get from 7:30-11:30 PM with live through. That means the time is operators. During weekdays, the AVAILABLE FOR Created right to provide two separate phone is call-for:varded to the A separate AID:; Switch­ lines." Health Department's AIDS board to answer questions from Cecil McLeod, Gay information line. HIV POSITIVES, the Gay and general P.l}blics about Switchboard Coordinator, agrees. AIDS AND ARC -, PATIENTS, AND YESr AIDS IS DEPRESSING FRIENDS I FAMILY HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU HAD IT? OF PERSONS WITH AIDS A small, but dedicated group of individuals is working very hard to educate the community and care for the needs of our AIDS patients­ Discuss experiences, share information, - black, white, male, female, straight and Gay. If you think you learn how to cope, and enjoy reassuring would like to help or just want to know more about· our social interaction organization, please attend our next meeting. FULLY CONFIDENTIAL For further information call: 762-8401 Aid to End AIDS Committee Sunday, October 19 3:00PM Sponsored by: Red Cross Building 1400 Central The Aid to End AIDS Committee and the American Red Cross This ad space was donated by theMemphis Gay Coalition. . ,,- Becky's Space by Becky Clendenin Caperton, to have cancer to know it's bad M.S. But that would be an evasive - It's isn't news to most of you response. So maybe the question that the Gay community is living is wrong. Are these issues of with stress _significantly greater orientation? No! It is about than the population at large. A relationships, families, couples, lifestyle that is continually children. It is about happiness, described as "different" or sadness, work, worry, and more. "abnormal" has always been This column is going to deal 8 stressful. However, the onslaught with any issues, questions or 2 of AIDS has magnified your problems with which you are 2 troubles, fears, and concerns. struggling. The stress and At the risk of sounding trite, I pressures that cause problems s am in the business of caring. It is don't care what kind of lifestyles 0 my job to address the concerns we lead I don't either! you've got about psychological I'd like to hear from you. Any c issues we all face. Just as a cure Jetter that I receive will remain try 0 for AIDS has not been found, confidential. I will to answer there is no cure for the stresses all letters either in the column or 0 that accompany an alternate by mail. Please include an p lifestyle. I hope that this column address, phone number, or any E can be a dialogue between you other way in which you can be R and me to discuss whatever you reached. wish. Becky Caperton is a counselor I am sure many of you are at the Hutt Psychological Group JlNTIQUESTO Z!PPERS 10% DISCOUNT WITH.AD asking: how can a "straight" and can be reached at 767-3971. woman help me? She has not Address letters to he in care of lived through what I have- how Gaze, Box 3038, Memphis, TN can she understand? The easyglib 38173-0038. answer would be: you don't have

A AIDS Support "The issues they discuss are really Complete Groups Up and very different from each other," Stewart said. Leather Running For more information about Shop Three AIDS Support Groups the groups' meeting times and have been started by the Aid to JOmmg, call the AIDS End AIDS Committee. The Switchboard at 458-AIDS (7:30- New Shop Hours groups include one for parents, 11 pm) or Tommy Stewart at 272- 12N- 8PM friends, and partners of AIDS 7827. Tuesdays patients; one for HIV positive - Saturdays (asymptomatic) persons; and one 4f£Mp"\c; (Closed Sundays & Mondays) for AIDS and ARC patients. Gaze Stringers 1266 Madison The groups are led by Vicki Still Needed Phone 722-8963 Ford-Freeland, Dan Hammil, and Rick Herrera respectively. Most newspapers (Gay or know what "I don't otherwise) use stringers for their happened," said Tommy Stewart, news. We'll be glad to print your AIDS Disability Coverage Expands president of ATEAC, "but all of club, . bar, or community sudden we were floodedwith calls organization news, if you'll just New York - The federal included. The CDC had been · Social · Security Associate requesting these groups." ATEAC let us know what happened, government has apparently criticized for maintaining a strict Commissioner for Disability, has had such groups in the past, when, and where. reversed itself and will extend case definition after it became said on June I that the agency but discontinued them because of Here's all you have to do : Social Security Disability apparent that other conditions would not recognize this wasting lack of participation. The groups Get your facts together, type payments to peopie with AIDS characterized AIDS. Those affliction in automatically are meeting weekly at the them up and send them to Box TN who meet the newly expanded patients with Kaposi's sarcoma, approving disability benefits. Memphis Chapter of the Red 3038, Memphis, 38173- 0038. or, if you can't type (or definition of the disease. pneumocystis pneumonia, and In addition to the monthly Cross, 1400 Central Avenue. don't want to) simply call 454- Thousands of people with several other opportunistic cash payments of up to $480, the According to group · 1411 and dictate your story or AIDS-related dementia or infections have always qualified disability benefits also entitle members, the groups are facts to us over the phone. If no emaciation but who did not meet for benefits. people with AIDS to housing valuable. "It's really important one is there, use the answering the strict definition of AIDS had Three months ago, the CDC allowances and automatic cover­ that we meet and talk with other machine. Don't worry about style been excluded from Social added AIDS-related dementia and age of the Medicaid health pro­ people who are in the same boat," or writing skills - that's what emaciation to its list of illnesses Security disability and Medicaid gram for the poor. commented a member. ".We're editors are for. health coverage. Effective recognized as confirming an able to offer each other support We can't be everywhere, but September I, these will be AIDS diagnosis. However, the that someone who isn't in our you can. Get involved. Help Gaze· situation can't possibly under-. ---���-� stand."

ANSWERS · Initially, the AIDS and ARC group met with the HIV positive 458-AIDS group. After about two meetings, there were enough people to 7:30-10:30 EVENINGS ,separate and form two groups. .. October Designated as .NATIONAL AIDS Awareness Anti-Gay Violence Stats Month

Bill Introduced in House· Atlanta -- The Centers for Disease Control has designated Washington At the such other crimes as the Altorney October as AIDS Awareness urging of the National Gay and General considers appropriate." Month throughout the United PREVENTION MONTH Lesbian Task Force, the American The bill calls for the annual States. Psychological Association, the publication of data collected under A national AIDS OCTOBER'S?. ACLU, and other groups, Rep. the act and includes a Information Campaign ("America John Conyers (D-MI) introduced confidentiality provision requiring Responds to AIDS") has been legislation on August 7 to that data acquired "shall be used organized to spotlight partici­ country. The Washington office ing the most appropriate target provide for the collection of data only for research and statistical pation by groups and individuals will take the lead in public audiences, developing the on crimes that show prejudice purposes and may not contain any throughout the country. In relations for the CDC. best messages for those audiences, based on sexual orientation, race, information that may reveal th� August, CDC awarded a $4.6 Together with their partner, and ensuring that the messages are color, or religion. Although other identity of an individual victim of million contract to Ogilvy & the American Social Health Asso­ delivered and received. Materials bills pending before congress call a crime." Mather, a new York advertising ciation, O&G has formed an produced in conjunction with the for the collection of statistics of The "Hate Crime Statistics and public relations firm to AIDS Communication Task Campaign Staff of CDC's AIDS crimes motivated by prejudice, Act" occurs at a time when a in{orm the general public about Force dedicated · to the AIDS Information and Education Pro­ they do not include a provision growing number of states are AIDS prevention. With 600 Public Information project gram will be used in the fall for the documentation of anti-Gay considering legislation to collect employees, O&G is the third CDC has the complex campaign and during 1988. incidents. information on the scope of largest public relations firm in the communications task of determin- Crimes covered under the crimes motivated by bigotry, bill, known as the "Hate Crimes including anti-Gay violence. Data Statistics Act" (HR-3193), collection bills have been Memphis AIDS Coalition introduced in California and New include "homicide, assault, Founded goals and objectives are now York and have become law in New AIDS robbery, burglary, theft, arson, beingdeveloped into proposals for Maine and Connecticut. vandalism, trespass, threat, and Treatment in The Memphis AIDS educational efforts. Coalition (MAC), a new As an example, Wolf pointed Clinical Trials organization whose major goal is out the groups involvement is Condom Facts Montreal - The beginning AIDS education, has been formed catalizing and preparing AIDS­ Did you know what all condoms sold in the U.S. must of clinical trials of a new thera­ in Memphis. The organization education curricula for the pass the same strength tests? While one size may fit all, peutic approach for the treatment was fonned jointly by ATEAC Memphis City Schools. MCS one style may not. Experiment with different brands of patients with AIDS in the U.S. and the Memphis Chapter of the recently announced AIDS­ - and types. Since they all pass the same tests, you can and England has been announced American Red Cross. education as part of its "family­ be assured one will work just as. well as another. by Medicorp, Inc., a Canadian­ According to its charter, life" curriculum and will present based biomedical company which MAC's purposes include the it to students as young as fourth­ manufactures the treatment. dissemination of "infonnation and graders. The pilot program will take resources" regarding AIDS in the "The organization is really a BWMT memphis place in St. Stephens and West­ Memphis community. 'group of groups'," said Dr. Bruce minster Hospitals in London, and The group originally began Wolf, president of MAC and the Bronx VA Hospital in New meeting as an effort to expand AIDS treatment researcher. "We BLACK&WHITE York. The Research and Develop­ AIDS educational resources have representatives from MEN TOGETHER ·ment Committee and Human throughout the community. Over universities, churches and Studies subcommittee of the 100 people attended the first religious organizations, AnInterracial Gay Organizationfor All People Bronx VA Hospital and the meeting in February. businesses, health care services, Ethical Review Committees of "The people naturally fell blo9d banks, social service Statement of Purpose the London hospitals have into about five different groups," agencies, etc. It's a really broad­ reviewed and approved the clinical said Rebecca Locke, Assistant based community effort." Wolf Black and WMe Men Together of Memphis, Inc. is a Gay protocols at each institution. Chapter Manager of the Red has been active in AIDS education interracial organizations committed to fostering supportive Briefly the process uses Cross. "We determined that there for some time and recently formed environments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be plasma collected from healthy were representatives from the the MAC Speakers' Bureau which overcome and the goal of human equality realized. To these ends, volunteers who test positive for a religious, educational, medical, has presented over 60 we engage in educational, political, cultural, and social activities particular type of antibody. The business, and social service presentations in the last two as means of dealing with racism, sexism, homophobia, and other donated plasma is then processed professional communities." These months. inequitie� in our community and in our lives. to and administered to patients who groups, according Locke, were For informauon about are afflicted with AIDS. "The holding separate meeting Lo MAC, call Rebecca Locke at the therapeutic approach is known as determine specific goals and Red Cross at 726-1690. OCTOBER ACTIVITIES passive immunotherapy," says objectives for their areas. Those treatment developer Dr. Abraham Karpas. "In the initial trial, there CALL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT was no side effect attributable to Casey Donovan Dies of AIDS GROUP ACTIVITIES, DISCUSSION the treatment. Although there was GROUPS, TRIPS, ETC. insufficient data for statistical Calvin Culver, known to millions of Gay men as Casey analysis, there was considerable Donovan, star of dozens of Gay films, has died of AIDS. Culver subjective improvement ' in the died August 8 of and AIDS-related respiratory failure on his way to FL. .. ' patients noted by both the medical visit his parents in Key West, and nursing staff." Culver, 42, was a resident of New York City and had been conducting all-Gay tours through the Hanns Ebenstein Travel For details: Call Bill (272-3705), Jeff/Mark (278- agency in recent years. He had recently discontinued his long­ 7092), Joe (274-6280), Irwin (726-1461) or write running advice column in Stallion magazine. BWMT/Memphis, P.O. Box 41772, Memphis, TN Culver s tarred in Gay films over a 12 year period starting 38174-1773 in the early 1970's. He is probably most remembered for his performance in Wakefield Poole's classic work of eroticism, Pipeline Going All Out Houston AIDS For Halloween Hospital To Close A drag show at the Pipeline? possibly some male strippers. The corporation that operated Horrors! Well, Halloween will Cigarette "girls" will be the nation's first hospital indeed bring what promises to be circulating throughout the dedicated entirely to the treatment the camp drag show of death to audience hawking popcorn, of AIDS patients and research, Memphis presented by Tsarus. cigarettes, etc. says it will phase out the facility "We're going all out to put The show is planned for tlfe because of losses exceeding $7 on a really FUN camp drag Pipeline patio area where a stage million in its first year. will be. built over the fountain show," said Dennis. "A lot of our The Institute for Immuno­ patrons are planning to do pond. While there will not be a logical Disorders was opened numbers (show numbers, that door charge at the front door, a under an affiliation agreement is)." Among the performers, donation will be taken at the between American Medical Inter­ many of whom request their full patio. All proceeds and tips will national, Inc., and the University names not be printed include be donated to the Aid to End of Texas System. ·AIDS Committee. Dennis himself, Skeeter, Buster, But AMI officials notified Sharon, Ed. H., Larry G. (!), The Pipeline will be UT System regents that the A Gaze subscription is 8 Bruce (!!), Chris D., and Jim. featuring specials all day on company will end its affiliation only bucks a year and it does come in a plain Lady Ray has consented to Halloween with a small buffet. agreement in a year, according the perform the Tennessee Waltz, and The show will start at 11:00pm. envelope. So what's the the Houston Chronicle. big deal? a contingent from the symphony Submitted by The AMI officials announced in may also perform. Pipeline March that the hospital would no The feature of the evening Readers are encouraged to longer accept indigent patients will be a rendition of "God Bless submit story ideas to Gaze about because it was providing about America" (Kate Smith's version the goings-on in the Gay 50% uncompensated services. Send $8, along with your undoubtedly). Also performing community. Thanks, Dennis! Officials estimate that AMI had will be "cabaret girls" and name, address and zip to provided $2 million in indigent Gaze Subscriptions care, although it initially com­ P .0. Box 3038 Lesbian Wins 7- life difficult in order to get her to mitted only about a quarter of a Memphis, TN resign. She flled contempt million dollars to that area. AMI 38173-0038 year Battle with charges against the Army in also reduced the institute's staff in 1983. The 7th District Court April Army twice before ruled in her favor. Milwaukee-The U.S. In addition to reprimanding District Court of Appeals in the Army for not "fully Chicago ruled in August that Sgt reinstating her," the court further Miriam Ben-Shalom must be ordered the Army to guarantee WANTED: reinstated as a member of the that no retaliation would be taken U.S. Army Reserves even though against Ben-Shalom. "For MATURE GAY she is openly Lesbian. Ben­ example, her assignments and Shalom was discharged in 1976 orders must not be tainted in any when she told he commanding way by her professed off-base MEN AND WOMEN officer that she was a Lesbian. Lesbianism. Put more simply, Although the Army the Army may not make Ben­ reinstated her in 1980 under a Shalom's career more difficult or federal court order, Ben-Shalom burdensome because of her sexual contended the military made her preference," reads the order.

YOU PLAY 1 WE PAYI . The Gay Pride Committee is.looking for professional bands to play for Gay functions. If your band is interested, call Bob Dumais at 725-5627.

A new social group is being formed. Meet a.nd ming�e wi�h ot�er Gay men and women like yourself. A socaal . functaon as bea�g . m planned now for mid-January. We �re especaally mterested . reaching the non-bar-going Gay population over 30 who would hke to meet new people. If you. are interested in meeting other mature, settled (but not n-ecessarily coupled) Gay people, call 454-1411 for more information. Vega's second album entitled, professionals. Much time was put ovation." Solitude Standing. into the history of her career, the The point to this writer is For those of you who are performance of her producer,and that, where there was once silence, 2 continued from pag� at "supporting" - civic clubs, unfamiliar with the recording, the the other plus or minus affect this there is now vehement shouting. opera, cultural activities - but words are very clear and straight album will have on he future. I applaud Suzanne Vega's there actually exists Feminist don't give up. You are doing a forward: What they couldn't predict courage to address an issue which is LulaJ. music. good thing and everything iS My name I live on was what "Luka" would do to much of the nation is subjected also Olivia puts out a better for your efforts. the second floor. I live upstairs conversation in homes across to, and the rest of the nation catalog with movies, books, legal Pinkie from you. Yes, I think you've America. The light it would shine would simply rather not hear aids, posters, art. cards, games, Memphis seen me before. on the deplorable issue of abuse about jewelry, concert tour info, travel If you hear something late at in this country. The emotion it Dee Pierce guides, children's lit, and much My Name is nighJ - some kind of trouble - would bring tt> the surface. Jacksonville, AR much more. some kind of fight, just don't ask According to David Browne I recently received a request· Luka... me what it was. of Rolling Stone, "Only a writer from Goldenrod Distribution, I think it's because I'm as skillful and subtle as Vega r- � which is the regional distributor There are women who clumsy. I try not to talk too loud. could write a potent song about Don't Throw for Olivia and the other women's would probably say that I get Maybe it's because I'm child abuse that gets your feet music label, asking me to be the perverse pleasure out of sparking crazy. I try not to act too proud. tapping while putting across its Us Away! outlet in Memphis. They wrote: political debate in an assembly. They only hit until you cry, point" . "When Gaze reviewed Holly I'll agree I am guilty of initiating and after that you don't ask why, It is this "point" that is the Pass Near's Don't Hold Back recently, conversation guaranteed to draw you just don't argue anymore. · center of the explosive debate, and we di�'t have an outlet to direct heated response, but only in an Yes, I think I'm okay. I the variety of opinion is equal to Gaze people to. We're going to give it attempt to inform those who walked into the door again. Well, the number of persons solicited ... a try and see what kind of support haven't already heard a particular ifyou ask that's what I'll say, and "Young children will listen Along we get bit of news, and to promote a it's not your business anyway. to her song and assume their own Karen Flowers broadcast of information from I guess I'd like to be alone abuse is standard." To A Raven's Nest those who know more. with nothing broken, nothing "She [Suzanne Vega] is Friend Memphis I've really had some fun thrown. making light of a very sad recently with the White Plains, Just don't ask me how I am. situation." e Waifersongs I· When And Speaking of New York chapter of the National "It's merely a documentary." Organizati0n for Women who At this writing, Rolling "The life of abuse is a harsh You're· Support ... announced last week that they had Stone magazine places the album reality, not a pretty song." elected a 49 year old male as their at 21 on a chart representing the "The harsh reality is the Through are 50 All of you doing a fine new President most successful albums on the abuse, the pretty song is the Reading job and it is discouraging that But in all my attempts to mainstream market; and in the child." · more support does not show up. inform my community, I've never June issue, you can find a "It should be taken off the It! If it is any consolation, Memphis found a more volatile topic than (surprisingly) lengthy review of air." in general has always been poor "Luka," a song from Suzanne the album according to "She deserves a standing � �

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George's Halloween Costume Contest 31 Saturday, October $1 00- Best Costume I : I''·I - Runner Up I $50 WARM FUZZY and seek alternate company and have appeared on a magazine DEPARTMENT pastimes. We attended most of cover (and actually has), will A certain writer for this the events of the Wings Flight 3 represent this area in the Mr. newspaper was given an Run (translates "gathering" to International Leather Compet­ However, we do not bite. We extremely high compliment by you squares) and found them ition, a very prestigious annual And so, we come to the end event. Eight contestants were might not print what you ask us the members of the .Wings Club to be most enjoyable. Details are · of another hectic month. We not to print, if you're real sweet, (who brought you the Flight 3 such that a person �ust attend to judged in three categories, relating were so completely surrounded by to dress and deportment. but we cannot read the minds of Run and the Mr. Southern really appreciate them (yes, girl, the first weekend of butchitude for every faerie in West Tennessee. Leather Competition). Needless, just dream whatever you wanna, Deportment is a word seldom our corset has not September that Input is highly desirable, and to say, the recipient was most she's not telling), but the seen outside of Jane Austen the same since. By the novels these days but it is fit quite details are even better. So do not grateful and quite touched. Thank weekend highlight is worth noticed that we appropriate in that the masculine way, we have be afraid to get in touch with you, gentlemen. mentioning. a tad more have achieved your Aunt Endora if you have WEEKEND IN HEAVEN Memphis hosted for the first (a positive term as opposed to notoriety than heretofore (if such DEPARTMENT time a regional Leatherman macho, actually a negative term) some hot tea to share. a thing is possible) and that Labor Day weekend, we were deportment of an individual is a competition, Mr. Southern readership is satisfactory. inspired to set aside our chiffon Leather. 'I)le winner, who should fundamental part of the Leatherman image and of the Leather scene in general. The competition was so keen that there were ties for first place more than once. It is gratifying to know that, judged by a panel composed of in-town and out-of­ Is there a DOCTOR town experts, a representative from Memphis did place as second alternate. Also, a ceriain local in the house? entertainer found herself trapped

I • backstage for quite a long time or a Lawyer, . with these eight fine specimens or a CPA, of manhood who spent most of their time changing clothes. She or a Dentist, has still not quite recovered. or a Psychologist, MUSTN'T LEAVE OUT THE LADIES or an Optometrist, Here let it be known that or... WHO Aphrodite has done it again. After the gala Mr. Southern KNOWS? Leather Competition, it was time for the girls to strut some· stuff. This took place in the form of an enormously attended cocktail Unless you advertise - No one knows- Next year the Gay and party on the rear patio at La of dollars on Lesbian Community in Memphis will spend tens of millions Pipeline. Representatives of the ·these services. Most of the time, they are forced to settle with someone who club dispensed many cups of maybe doesn't understand the unique problems facing today's Gay "Purple Puzies" to all and sundry. community. After our third, we just had to admit to the ladies present that The Gay and Lesbian Guide of Memphis is going to change this. all A Aphrodite can indubitably come project to benefit GayFest the guide's professional design and once-a­ '88, up with the best puzies in Shelby year publication offers the total Gay and Lesbian community a complete County. For a first taste of listing of the services available to them. same on our part, well, you DON'T BE LEFT OUT! have truly accomplished Show the gay co�unity that you have Gay Pride and welcome their something. hard-earned dollars. Place your ad today. Deadline is October 15th. SO THAT'S WHAT WAS BEHIND THAT DOOR For more DEPARTMENT information call 743-2790, 454-1411 or send in the handy · We fairly trip over a new coupon below. · . Saloone of Gay at least once a column. This month was no r------, exception. Lurking behind the SendCoupon to: I Acropolis Publishing Company double doors to the left, as one I turns to the right to attend the P.O. Box 22914 I Memphis, TN 38122 Pendulum, was a fallow space. It I was relegated to storage of heavy, f!hone._-'-'"-'---- I Name ugly, useless items and, as such I Arurr�s ______storage areas inevitably do,

: City/State Zip ______became a benefit show dressing 1 Nature of Business or Service: room on occasion. Much to our pleasant I surprise, this intimate space has I been transformed into a pleasant L------Country and Western bar known, appropriately, as the Bunkhouse. The small size, and proportional small dance area and, juke box, do not hinder other bars of this type that we have attended in other fair cities besides our own. It is friendly, good for conversation, and nicely decorated. I would expect no less from the same experts in the matter of men being men who brought us Men of Leather. I did hear the other Man's Man establishment referred to as "that other place" (was that a catty remark from a bastion of butch?) but also took note that no dress code of 10, 15 or 25 words or less

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272- 92 N. MEMPHIS Phoenix (Gay AA): The Bunkhouse: 0609 or 278-0475. If no Avalon - 276-4440 an swer, dial454-1414. ORGANIZATIONS The French Connec- Tsarus: Box 41082, tion: 598 Marshall - 526- Memphis Gay Coalition ___...... -� ....--�- Memphis 38174-1082. 1038 Aid to End AIDS Wings: Box 41784, George's: 600 Marshall - Committee (ATEAC): NOTICE OF ELECTION Box 40389, Memphis Memphis38174-1784. 526-1038. 3817 4-0389. J-Wags: 1268 Madison - 725-1909. Agape New Life .MEDIA A nominating committee newspaper. Church: 327-4145 AIDS Update: appointed by the president of the radio 1382 Poplar -726- American Civil Liber­ Gay Alternative: Pipeline: Memphis Gay Coalition · has program, Mon. · 6:00-7:00 5263 ties Union (ACLU) : 85 Un ion, Memphis 38103 - PM, WEVL, FM 90 - Box MISCELLANEOUS presented a slate of officers for its (901) 521-9875. 41773, Memphis 38174. Airport Adult Theatre: 1988 fiscal year. In accordance with newspaper - Box 2214 Brooks Rd E. - 345- Black & White Men Gaze: the bylaws, nominations were 3038, Memphis 38173-0038 - 0657. Together: Box 41773, accepted from the floor on Sep­ Memphis 38174 - 272- (901) 454-1411. The Book Mart: 852 S. 3705, 278-7092, or 726- The Personals: Gay Cooper- 278-9546. tember 7. No additional nomina­ 1461. Computer Bulletin Board - Cherokee Adult Book tions were forthcoming. 300 or 1200 Baud - 901- 2947 Lamar - 744- Frontrunners of Mem­ Store:. On October 5, MGC members Box 40311, Mem­ 274-6713. 7494. phis: will vote to elect the following officers phis 38174-0311. Fantasy World: 1814 Winchester - 346-2086. Gay Athletic Associa­ HELPLINES and three of the four nominees for at­ 458- tion: 744-0575. AIDS Switchboard: Getwell Book Mart: large board positions. AIDS 1275 Getwell- 454-7765. Gay Women's Social 726- Group: 324-6949. Gay Switchboard: Getwell Adult Book GAYY. 1617 Getwell - 745- President - Carol Molder Memphis Center for Store: 9054. Reproductive Health: LINC: 725-8895 Vice President - Matt Presley 1462 Poplar Ave, Mem- phis Narcotics Anonymous: Men of Leather: 1266 Secretary- John Stilwell 276-LIVE Madison - 722-8963. 38104 - 274-3550. Treasurer - Cecil McLeod 528-2161. Memphis Gay Coali­ Rape Crisis: Paris Adult Entertain­ & · 2432 Sum­ tion: Box 3038, Memphis Suicide Crisis Inter­ ment Center: 38173-0038 - 726-GAYY. vention: 274-7477. mer- 323-2665. At-Large Board Nominees 1264 M-PAC: Box 40311, Star Search Video: Bob Dumais RESTAURANTS & Madison - 272-STAR. Memphis 38174-0311-278- EvelynMcNeil 2970. BARS Tobacco Corner News­ 1�51 669 Men denhall Rd John House Mystic Krewe of Another Bar: .room: Autumn - 278-9353 . s. . - 682-3326 & 1803 Aphrodite: Box 41822, Debbie Holden Memphis 38174-1822. The Apartment: "343 Un ion - 726-1622. Madison - 525-9491. 525- National Organization Veteran's Cab Co: will N. The election be held at 7:30PM, Back Street: 94 6681. for Women (NOW): Box Monday, October 5 in Meeting Room A of 40982, Memphis38104. Avalon - 725-1530 1474 Madison - the Peabody Ubrary Parents Together: 274- Barbara's: c: 6262. 278-4313_