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CDC: LGBT community at greater risk to experience severe COVID-19 symptoms BY LAUREN VELLA The Hill

Members of the LGBT community are at greater risk of expe- that those who have underlying health conditions, including riencing severe symptoms of COVID-19, according to a report older adults and the immunosuppressed, are at an increased released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention risk of experiencing harsher symptoms and even death as a (CDC) Thursday. result of coronavirus. According to the report, the CDC found that members of the The agency has also released data stating that Americans of LGBT community are more likely to have underlying health color are up to almost three times as likely than white Amer- conditions that put them at an increased risk to contract the icans to die from the coronavirus. coronavirus and experience severe symptoms of the disease. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT The report used data from the 2017-2019 Behavioral Risk rights organization, released data in 2020 that echoed these Factor Surveillance System, a collection of health surveys findings from the CDC. that gathers demographic and health-related information The report released by the organization stated that members from noninstitutionalized. U S. residents over the age of 18 of the LGBT community were at increased risk of contract- to determine health disparities. ing the disease due to a number of factors such as working "When age, sex, and survey year are adjusted, sexual mi- jobs with high COVID-19 exposure, a wealth gap and lack of nority persons have higher prevalences than do heterosex- health coverage. ual persons of self-reported cancer, kidney disease, chron- “This report affirms what LGBTQ advocates and organiza- ic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease tions have known all along: that our community is at greater (including myocardial infarction, angina, or coronary heart risk and disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 health disease), obesity, smoking, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, crisis," said Alphonso David, president of the HRC. "It is crit- and stroke," the report states. ical that health disparities in marginalized communities are The report adds that racial and ethnic minority groups who fully captured by government data collection so they can be are also members of the LGBT community are at an increased swiftly addressed.” risk of experiencing severe coronavirus symptoms compared The authors of the CDC's Thursday report stated that the to their heterosexual counterparts. In addition, members of current "COVID-19 surveillance systems" do not capture in- the LGBT community are more likely to experience discrim- formation about sexual orientation and called for more data ination and stigmatization that may increase their risk of ill- to be collected on the LGBT community and the coronavirus. ness and limit their access to proper health care, according to the agency. "Persons who are members of both sexual minority and ra- In This Issue cial/ethnic minority groups might therefore experience a convergence of distinct social, economic, and environmental Transgender Day of Visibility �� 5 disadvantages that increase chronic disease disparities and The Collective...... 7 the risk for adverse COVID-19–related outcomes," the report Queer as Folk Reboot is a Go �� 7 concluded. Biden Seeks $267 Million ��8 Since the early stages of the pandemic, the CDC has stated THE DON CALLAHAN R e a l E s t a t e G r o u p

912-441-4416 | [email protected] Chair's Report By Jon Kesler ways welcome. If now or at any time you wish to contribute The First City Network Committee has decided to hold off on to the center go to www.firstcitypridecenter.org or call (912) scheduling any First Saturday Socials until at least July. We 304-LGBT [5428]. have agreed to revisit this decision on our June 7th Zoom call. We are closely monitoring the local COVID numbers hoping that soon we can safely resume our First Saturday Socials. We as a committee are adamant that the safety and well being of our members is priority number 1. If you haven’t already, please get vaccinated. Not only for yourself, but to keep your friends, family, and coworkers safe. The FCN Committee has been working hard to come up with alternative events and once it is safe to do so, we hope to be able to offer these events where we can all come together. Just a reminder. We have our new website up and working. The new domain name is www.firstcitypridecenter.org. Please take a few moments and check it out. Feedback is al-

FIRST CITY NETWORK COMMITTEE MEMBERS First City Network, Inc. is a local, private, non-profit community service organization chartered in 1985 by concerned citizens Chair Jon Kesler seeking a gay and lesbian positive community. The mission of First Vice-Chair vacant City Network (FCN) is to enhance and sustain the well-being of LGBT Treasurer Paul Higgins individuals and their allies by providing educational, social, and Secretary vacant health-related activities, programs, and services. FCN will serve as Carla Faith Moore Michael Ploski an essential resource; advocating for civil and human rights; and Renee Penrose supporting, promoting and embracing the cultural diversity that connects us into one community. The FCN Committee of First City Pride Center meets on the PRODUCTION STAFF first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the E DITING, Layout & Design Jon Kesler First City Pride Center, 1515 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Contributors FCN Membership All members are welcome. Billing Jon Kesler Ad Manager vacant NEXT FCN COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Distribution FCN Committee Members MAY 3RD & JUNE 7th via call in Photography FCN Membership

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4 Biden issues presidential MARK YOUR CALENDAR proclamation for Trans- A listing of LGBT-related events gender Day of Visibility FIRST CITY PRIDE CENTER HOURS By Chris Johnson Washington blade MONDAY - FRIDAY 12 to 5

JEFFREY'S PLACE President Biden, in a first for any .U S. president, issued a for- EVERY FRIDAY 7 PM - 8 PM mal presidential proclamation recognizing the Transgender Check www.firstcitypridecenter.org/events for more details and Day of Visibility, according to an advance copy of the White instructions on how to obtain the zoom link. House document obtained by the Washington Blade. At a time when states are advancing and enacting into law measures that would essentially bar transgender girls from L.O.T.S. | LOVED ONES OF TRANS SUPPORT participating in school sports and restrict access to transi- EVERY THURSDAY 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM tion-related care for transgender youth, Biden signals sup- Check www.firstcitypridecenter.org/events for more details and port for transgender people by commending their “struggle, instructions on how to obtain the zoom link. activism and courage” and including fellow athletes and stu- dents in a list of allies. TRANSFAM SUPPORT GROUP “This hard-fought progress is also shaping an increasingly EVERY THURSDAY 6 PM - 7 PM accepting world in which peers at school, teammates and Check www.firstcitypridecenter.org/events for more details and coaches on the playing field, colleagues at work, and allies in instructions on how to obtain the zoom link. every corner of society are standing in support and solidarity with the transgender community,” Biden writes. FCPC GOES BANNANAS But Biden also recognizes long-standing issues facing the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 6:30 PM - 10 PM transgender community, calling ongoing violence against Check www.firstcitypridecenter.org/events for more details transgender people “a stain on our nation’s conscience.”

“In spite of our progress in advancing civil rights for LGBTQ+ Stay tuned to https://www.firstcitypridecenter.org and the FCN, Americans, too many transgender people — adults and FCPC, and Savannah PRIDE Facebook pages for changes! youth alike — still face systemic barriers to freedom and equality,” Biden writes. “Transgender Americans of all ages face high rates of violence, harassment, and discrimination.” According to a study this month from the Williams Institute a filibuster on the legislation. at University of California, Los Angeles, transgender people “To more fully protect the civil rights of transgender Amer- are more than four times more likely than cisgender people icans, we must pass the Equality Act and provide long over- to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual as- due federal civil rights protections on the basis of sexual sault, and aggravated or simple assault. orientation and gender identity,” Biden writes. “The Equality Biden also points out the accomplishments his administra- Act will deliver legal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in tion has already achieved on behalf of transgender peo- our housing, education, public services, and lending systems. ple, including the executive order he signed on his first day It will serve as a lasting legacy to the bravery and fortitude of in office fully implementing in all federal agencies the. U S. the LGBTQ+ movement.” Supreme Court decision against anti-LGBTQ discrimination, Although Biden is the first .U S. president to issue a procla- the restoration of open transgender military service and the mation for the Transgender Day of Visibility, other .U S. presi- Senate confirmation of Rachel Levine as assistant secretary dents have announced support for the LGBTQ community by of health. formally proclaiming June as Pride Month. Bill Clinton issued In terms of the tasks ahead, Biden enumerates the Equality the first LGBTQ Pride proclamation, a practice former Pres- Act, legislation to expand the prohibition on anti-LGBTQ dis- ident Barack Obama renewed in each of his eight years in crimination under federal law he pledged to sign within 100 office after George. W Bush ignored the annual celebration. days of his administration. Although the U.S. House passed Donald Trump became the first Republican .U S. president to the legislation, the .U S. Senate has yet to advance the bill. It recognize Pride Month with a tweet in 2017, although he remains unlikely 60 votes are present in that chamber to end never issued a formal proclamation.

First City Network’s Network News • MAY - JUNE 2021 5 How You Can Make a Difference The phrase “every penny counts” is often repeated but New Donation Recognition rarely understood. The Collective is a new and giving society that demonstrates the true collective effect of community giving. Through affordable monthly gifts, likeminded social In an effort to spark new donations and honor those outings, and volunteerism, each member provides mean- who are continuing to give, we have changed the way ingful and dynamic support to First City Pride Center (The we will be displaying our donation recognition in the Center). Network News. We will be showing only donations for For as little as $10 monthly, you can help The Center con- the Calendar year (January to December). In doing so, tinue to provide community support, health services and any multiple donations or change in Collective giving advocacy for our LGBTQ communities and our allies through will be notated with the month(s) that each level was year-round activities, special events, legislative activism, achieved. social activities and fundraising. Thank you to all who have donated and made The Cen- ter a reality! The levels of Collective monthly participation are: The Revolutionaries $100 monthly LGBT Center Donors The Activists $50 monthly Visionary ($25,000+) The Dreamers $25 monthly The Allies $10 monthly Executive ($10,000 - $24,999) Please go to www.SavannahLGBTCenter.org and select Leader ($5,000 - $9,999) “New Collective” from the “Donate” menu option to see James Garman (Nov) the various membership benefits awarded at each level of participation. Champion ($2,500 - $4,999) We will also gladly accept one-time contributions to The Center if you aren’t ready just yet to join the Collec- tive. When you visit The Center website, just click “Donate” Supporter ($1,000 - $2,499) to make your contribution. Carl Knudsen (Dec) The Center is wholly dependent on the financial support of our community, friends and supporters. Your assistance is critically needed and greatly appreciated. We thank you for Generous ($1,000 -) your support! Richard Bias (Sept) Kimbyr Cogliano – In Honor of Saige & Hailey (Nov) Tracey E Renzi (Dec) Carla Faith Moore (Dec) Tim Floyd (Oct) Glenn Frankel (Nov) Jenn Fuqua - In Memory of Jeffrey (Nov) Peter Gandal (Dec) Just scan the code below or go to firstcitypridecenter. Zackary Gonzalez (Nov) org to join The Collective and support First City Pride Matthew Hallett (Nov) Center! Eldon Kennedy (Dec) Paul Kline (Sept) Gregory Kompes (Dec) Ted M Brimeyer (Dec) Rudy Molinet (Nov) Ashley Rainge (Nov) Anne Robinson (Sept) Dayana T Cruz (Dec) Dwyette Turnquest (Nov)

6 CENTER NEWS Queer as Folk Reboot Is a Go BY MEY RUDE Advocate Groundbreaking gay television show Queer as Folk is coming back to TV in a brand new way. Peacock, the streaming service from NBC and its sister channels, has given creator Stephen Dunn (Little America) a straight-to-series eight-episode order for a new take on Queer as Folk. The new version of the classic show will "explore a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a Current Collective Members tragedy." The Revolutionaries($100/MO) The orginal British series was created by Russell. T Davies and Christopher Apple (Jan-Feb) starred Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, and Charlie Hunnam as three gay Sean Brandon (Jan-Apr) men living in Manchester, England in the late 1990s. Philip Trader (Jan-Apr) That was followed by a Showtime series, set in the American Rust Belt city of Pittsburgh, that lasted for five seasons, from 2000 to Timothy Morneau (Jan-Apr) 2005. It starred Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Peter Paige, Hal Sparks and Sharon Gless. It was one of the first American TV shows The Activists ($50/MO) to focus on the lives of gay men; actresses Michelle Clunie and Thea Gill also portrayed a lesbian couple that's part of the men's Dusty Church (Nov-Dec) circle. Chip Colley (Dec- ) "It is a surreal honor to adapt the notoriously groundbreaking se- Kelly A Michaud (Jan-Apr) ries by Russell T. Davies," Dunn said in a press release. "When the Fred Schuler (Dec- ) show originally aired, the idea of unapologetic queer stories on TV was so provocative that I felt I could only watch Queer as Folk in secret. But so much has changed in the last 20 years and how The Dreamers ($25/MO) wonderful would it be if the next generation didn’t have to watch Savannah Historic Properties, Jordan Gray and Ron Queer as Folk alone in their dank basements with the sound mut- Melander (Dec- ) ed, but with their family and friends and the volume cranked all the way to the max ..." As the series is set in New Orleans, we are all hoping to see more The Allies ($10/MO) people of color, and specifically, Black queer men, on this itera- Elisha Irvin (Jan-Mar) tion of Queer as Folk. Including trans and more female characters Donovan Pitts (Nov- ) wouldn't hurt either. But most of all, we're excited to see queer Anthony Valdez (Dec- ) actors play roles where they can be proudly out and get the focus their stories deserve. and get the focus their stories deserve. Center Wish List on Amazon Now Please consider going cyber shopping for the Center! Have you ever asked “what can I do for The Center?” or “what does The Center need?” Well, we now have a wish list on Amazon! Just call us 912-304-LGBT for the link, and you can guarantee your gift will do the most good. WISH LIST FOR FIRST CITY PRIDE CENTER

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First City Network’s Network News • MAY - JUNE 2021 7 Biden Seeks $267 Million Increase in HIV Prevention Funds By ADVOCATE Efforts to end HIV will help eradicate an infectious disease that we President Joe Biden is seeking a substantial increase in funding for have been battling for the last 40 years and help correct racial and the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, which seeks to reduce HIV health inequities in our nation.” infections by expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis and get- The initiative has already shown positive results, according to the ting HIV-positive people on treatment. institute’s press release. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which In his preliminary budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2022, funds local service providers, was able to bring in nearly 6,300 new announced Friday, Biden is asking for $267 million over and above clients and reengage an additional 3,600 because of the initiative. the $400 million that’s been appropriated annually for the pro- Community health centers were able to increase PrEP uptake from gram since 2019. The fiscal year begins October 1. 19,000 in 2020 to nearly 50,000 people early this year. The initiative was launched under Biden’s predecessor with the Biden is also calling for an increase in global health funding, includ- goal of reducing new HIV infections by 90 percent by 2030, al- ing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, started under though Biden campaigned on a more ambitious goal of ending the President George W. Bush. But the $800 million increase for global epidemic by 2025. health overall “does not permit the major surge in funding for glob- Its major components are expanding use of PrEP drugs — Truvada al AIDS funding” through PEPFAR, Matthew Rose, director of U.S. and Descovy are the two approved for this purpose so far — so policy and advocacy at Health GAP, said in a press release. that HIV-negative people do not acquire the virus during sex, and “We know how to end AIDS, but elected leaders still lack the will making sure HIV-positive people are on treatment. If treatment to make it a reality,” Rose continued. “This is not the time to turn suppresses the amount of virus in a person’s body to undetectable a blind eye to the devastating impact of underfunding the HIV re- levels, the person cannot transmit it to a sexual partner. sponse. Biden should lead a renewed global HIV response founded Biden’s request won praise from some activists, but they said more in justice and human rights, dedicated to ending AIDS as a glob- needs to be done. “We thank President Biden for demonstrating his al public health threat. But without sufficient funding, people will commitment to ending HIV in the United States by including this continue to suffer and needlessly die preventable deaths. Biden substantial funding increase in his budget to ramp up the Ending must consider these possibilities and choose to truly lead in this the HIV Epidemic Initiative,” said a statement from Carl Schmid, moment, not let it pass by.” executive director of the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute. “While it Health GAP called on Congress to pass a budget that increases PEP- falls short of what the community has requested , if this funding is PAR funding at least $750 million for FY22 and $2.5 billion over realized it will continue the momentum already created and make the next four years to scale up HIV prevention and treatment and further progress in ending HIV in the U.S. effectively mitigate the harms of COVID-19.

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10 Submit an LGBT-friendly business or organization for review and inclusion in the LGBT Guide. Email information to [email protected]. List Criteria for LGBT Guide PRINTING SPAS & SALONS SUBMISSIONS MUST MEET ONE Creative Approach Spa Bleu OR MORE OF THESE CRITERIA: 408 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 101 Bull St Savannah , GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 233-8300 mycreativeapproach.com 1. Other local LGBT nonprofits or LGBT www.facebook.com/mycreativeapproach WEDDING OFFICIANT Instagram: @mycreativeapproach college organizations Gordon Varnedoe 912-604-7773 2. Professionals or organizations that offer REAL ESTATE & [email protected] MORTGAGE health & legal services (or other social Pinnacle Realty Solutions WORSHIP SERVICES services) to the LGBT community Rich Brown 7025 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Ste B Agape Empowerment Ministries 3. LGBT-welcoming places of worship Savannah, GA 31406 703D Louisville Rd (912) 667-2867 Savannah, GA 31401 4. LGBT-welcoming bars, lodging, or agapeempowerment.com Realty Executives Coastal Empire Carl Knudsen, Realtor activities All Saints Episcopal Church 231 Stephenson Ave (912) 355-5557 804 Jones Avenue 5. Gay-friendly vendors of FCN [email protected] Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-5845 6. Businesses that are Business Level Savannah Historic Properties The Rev. June Johnson, Vicar Jordan Gray and Ron Melander Asbury Memorial Church members of FCN, give in-kind gifts to (912) 441-7124 1008 East Henry St savannahhistoricproperties.com (912) 233-4351 FCN, or have donated to the Community The Don Callahan Real Estate Group Center for Spiritual Living Keller Williams Realty Center for 1 year from donation 2520 Bonaventure Rd 3107 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404 Savannah, GA 31404 7. Advertisers in the Network News for (912) 335-1905 (912) 441-4416 Congregation Mickve Israel duration of ad 20 East Gordon St RESTAURANTS, (912) 233-1547 BAKERIES & CATERERS The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany* Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull Street Bar • Food 4523 Habersham St (*meets at the Center) Savannah, GA 31406 Savannah GA 31401 (912) 228-9425 The Bay Cafe' www.epiphanysavannah.org 301 W Bay St/1 Jefferson St Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Savannah, GA 31401 51 Wilmington Island Rd 912-234-6953 Savannah, GA 31410 www.clubone-online.com/baycafe (912) 897-1133 Byrd Cookie Company St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 6700 Waters Ave 2716 Mechanics Ave Savannah, GA 31406 Savannah, GA 31404 Bull Street Taco (912) 354-6815 1608 Bull St St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Savannah, GA 31401 1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Crystal Beer Parlor Savannah, GA 31415 301 West Jones St www.StMattSav.org Savannah, GA 31401 The Rev. Father Guillermo A. Arboleda, Rector (912) 574-4408 The Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 254 East Perry St 34th & Abercorn Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 232-0274 FULL Lunch and Late Night St. Paul's Lutheran Church 125 West Congress St 10 West 31st St Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401 Advertising Manager Position Available Service Brewing Trinity Church 574 Indian St 225 West President St Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 233-4766 Six Pence Pub First City Network is seeking a smart, entrepreneurial 245 Bull St Unitarian Universalist Church Savannah, GA 31401 313 East Harris St advertising manager. The position entails recruiting and (912) 234-0980 Tybean Art & Coffee Bar managing ads in Network News (circulation 200+) with 1213 U.S. Hwy. 80 East Unitarian Universalist of Statesboro Tybee Island, GA 31408 609 East Grady St potential online crossover. Background in advertising Statesboro, GA 30458 Zaxby's (912) 489-8338 8040 White Bluff Rd and/or social media preferred, but not required. Salary Savannah, GA 31406 Unity Church of Savannah 2320 Sunset Blvd comensurate with advertising revenue acquired. Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 355-4704 Contact FCN: [email protected]

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