October 13, 2017 | Volume XV, Issue 12 Two Lesbians on a Tram, and Australia’s Historic Vote By Sage Piper That was in 2016, when Same-sex anything else In Australia this week, it will not be busi- Victorian Premier Dan- about them,” says ness as usual for commuters on the tram. iel Andrews mentioned marriage Down Dr. Catherine Bar- For a group of elderly lesbians with a spar- their fate in a speech rett, the founder kle in their eyes and attitude to boot, it’s apologizing for the way Under faces a of a national or- time to reclaim the train, and reclaim their the LGBT community tense fight ganization called history. To commemorate a historic act of had historically been Alice’s Garage, lesbophobia which occurred there in 1977, treated by the government. “I learnt that which aims to build they will board and they will hold hands. two women were convicted of offensive respect and empower- And they will be proud. behavior in the 1070s for holding hands – ment for LGBT elders The women will hold hands on the tram on a tram,” he stated in the speech. and promote healthy from Melbourne to Saint Kilda to remem- He then issued a call to the LGBT com- LGBT ageing. The in- ber and celebrate the act of bravery of munity and those who love and support cident happened in two women who publicly held hands there them: “Next time you’re on a tram in Mel- 1977, but “all that we years before who were then taken off the bourne, hold their hand. Do it with pride have at the moment is tram and officially charged with “offensive and defiance. Because you have that free- the notes from the Victorian Law Reform al vote, currently underway to determine behavior.” The identities of the women dom.” Council.” if Australia will become the 25th nation actually still remain unknown, and their The search for more facts about the But Barrett says it’s quite meaningful to permit same-sex marriage. All over ordeal was nearly forgotten until recently. two women continues. “We don’t know that the “Tram” project is happening in the country, voting began last month in a the midst of the same-sex marriage post- —continued on page 16 Gypsy the Musical is LGBT History by mark segal stage mother of all stage character of Momma Rose was sort LGBT history can be found in ev- mothers, Momma Rose, Outrageous of “cleaned up for public consump- ery aspect of our lives. Sometimes played in the original lesbian tion.” She was more outrageous it just comes as a surprise to learn production by Ethel Mer- than the script could have shared that something, or someone, man and since by Angela murderess with America in the 1950s. you’ve known about was gay. Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti steps out of the Here’s what we know from the Given the title of this column, you LuPone, and Bernadette script: Momma Rose was born Rose may think this is going to be about Peters, and in the film ver- pages of history Thompson. She had several mar- the lyricist of Gypsy – my favorite sion by Rosalind Russell. riages but eventually gave birth to Broadway composer, Stephen As you can see, it’s one hell of a classic two daughters and became a stage moth- Sondheim, who’s gay – it isn’t. and beloved Broadway musical. er. Both her girls went on to fame: Gypsy And if you think it’s about an- That character played by all those fa- Rose Lee as a stripper, author, and talk- other member of the production mous actresses, Momma Rose? Guess show personality; and June Havoc as a company of that original Broad- what? She was a lesbian. How do we film star. But what happened to Momma way bombastic hit – so many of know that? From good research by Caro- Rose? them were gay – again, it isn’t. lyn Quinn, who took her fascination with She ran several schools for children, a It’s about one of the real-life Gypsy and her family and wrote a fascinat- chicken farm, a summer camp – oh, and characters on whom the musi- ing book that, by any description, could be she was tried for murder. In a nutshell, cal is based. Gypsy tells the called a page-turner. here are the facts: Rose was running a life story of Gypsy Rose Lee If you’ve seen the musical film or stage boarding house in New York, referred to by and her stage mother – the version of Gypsy you should know that the —continued on page 16 Chase Brexton & Co-Publishers Jim Becker • Jim Williams The LGBT Health Resource Center Believe [email protected] Executive Editor Jim Becker gender-diverse children & their families [email protected] [email protected]

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Pediatrics2 t BALTIMORE OUT LforOUD OCTOber her. 13, 2017 Primary • baltimoreoutloud.com care for you. All in one location. news // LOCAL Latino AIDS 2017 Black Pride Awareness Day Postlude

The National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Black Pride Week may be officially over, ● Elder Law (NLAAD), held annually on October 15th, but there’s still plenty of events in the post- ● Estate Planning brings together community based organi- lude. The following are all at the GLCCB zations, leaders of the Latino community, community center (2530 North Charles ● Family Law health departments, and elected officials Street, third floor, Baltimore) and spon- ● Guardianship to unite the Hispanic / Latino community in sored by Center for Black Equity, Balti- efforts to raise HIV awareness, promotion more. ● Mediation of HIV testing, prevention, and education; “Dating and Relationships 101” is a ● Medicaid Planning & Qualification in addition to other critical health issues seminar set for October 18th, from 6 to 8 ● Personal Injury such as viral hepatitis, sexually transmit- pm. Social worker Jemel Johnson-Smith ted infections (STIs), and tuberculosis. and her wife, Katrina Johnson-Smith, a ● Probate According to the Centers for Disease worship leader, will be “providing their life ● Veteran's Benefits Control, of the ten primary populations im- expertise for single and coupled persons pacted by HIV infection, Latino men who who wish to enrich their relationship or ● LGBTQIA Matters have sex with men are the third largest, learn how to build the virtue of love within following white and black men who have themselves.” Call ERA Law Group Today sex with men. “Reconciling the Relationship of Being (410) 919-1790, or visit us at NLAAD was founded in 2003 as a joint Queer and a Person of Faith” is on October 1997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy, effort of the Latino Commission on AIDS 19th, from 6 to 8 pm. This is an interactive Suite 300, Annapolis, MD 21401 and Hispanic Federation in response to the discussion led by queer and queer-affirm- impact HIV/AIDS has on Hispanic / Latino ing lay and clergy leaders. “The discussion communities across the country. The day of will tackle the idea that having faith in a Valerie E. Anias, Esq. October 15th was chosen to coincide with higher power and being queer can coex- [email protected] the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. ist,” say organizers. “The discussion is NLAAD is coordinated at a macro for community members, spiritual leaders level by the Latino Commission on AIDS and all others interested in creating a safe who provide local organizations with re- space for queer community members.” The sources, who then take primary ownership seminar is co-hosted by the Interfaith Fair- of planning and organizing events and ness Coalition. awareness campaigns to address the lo- As part of Baltimore Black Pride Trans cal epidemic. Week, a seminar entitled “Trans Dating For more info, visit Nlaad.com and Aids.gov/ Do’s and Don’ts” will be October 26th from news-and-events/awareness-days/latino. t 6 to 8 pm. “This seminar is for people who —continued on page 4

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Select Chase Brexton Health Care patients deemed most in need may be eligible for digital breast cancer screenings through a mobile mammography van to be located at the Chase Brexton Mount Vernon Center on September 28th. The screenings are provided in partnership with Lackawan- na Mobile X-Ray and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Breast can- cer is the second most common cancer in women, and mammograms are capable of finding it up to three years before it can be felt. The Center for Disease Control recommends mammograms every two years for women age 50 and older who are at average risk for breast cancer. The staff of Chase Brexton encour- ages their patients to remember that ear- ly detection saves lives! Any patient who feels they may quality should contact their Chase Brexton provider or call 410-837- 2050 for more info. t news // LOCAL

—continued from page 3 devastation of the AIDS epidemic and the Baltimore support a scholarship fund for BCCC stu- want to learn more about trans and non-bi- grit and spunk that mobilized a generation shows the dents. Tickets are two for $25, one for $15, nary folks who are dating a trans person of queer people to fight for recognition. film in their and $10 for students, and are available at or considering dating a trans person, or The exhibition uses “Golden Girls” as a “Interac- http://bit.ly/2xrASfn. Inquire about group would like to be a better ally to the trans symbol of strength and subversion, taking tive Mov- rates at [email protected]. Be 18 or older and non-binary people in their lives,” say visitors to a world in which love wins. ie Night.” to attend. Learn more at Brhps40.com. organizers. The exhibition features works of near- They will On October 28th to 30th, from 8 pm to In the same vein, “Negotiating Sex and ly 50 artists from 11 states and includes screen the 2 am, the Blue Pit and Whiskey Bar (1601 Safer Sex” will be October 28th from 1 to 3 replicas of Sophia’s famous purse and film, sing Union Avenue, Baltimore), will host “Rocky pm. “This seminar will help you learn about Blanche’s jewelery (visitors can try the the songs, and show off their favorite raun- Horror at Blue Pit.” There’s a costume con- navigating intimacy, getting the most our of pieces on!). And then there’s the center- chy Rocky Horror performers. Hosted by test at midnight. Drinks proceeds will help your relationships by creating boundaries, piece: a reproduction of Blanche’s bedroom Betty O’ Hellno, tickets are $15. Visit Cre- raise funds for YES (Youth Empowered So- and creating opportunities for power and (have your picture taken in her bed!). ativealliance.org. ciety). For more info, visit Bit.ly/2fVXtW1. pleasure for trans and non-binary people,” Zachary and Nick are subverting tradi- From October 26th to 31st, at 8 p.m., The Nest at the Baltimore Eagle (2022 organizers say. tion and have integrated their wedding cele- Iron Crow Theater, Baltimore’s Queer the- North Charles Street, Baltimore) throws a For more info about all the official Bal- bration and art performance into the month- ater troupe, will present “Rocky Horror– The “Rocky Horror Burlesque and Dinner Show” timore Black Pride events, visit Bit.ly/2h- long exhibition. Their “Golden Girls”-inspired Live Musical” at the Motor House (120 West Tuesday, October 31st from 6 to 9:30 pm. vu9pL. For more information about the wedding will undermine cliched expecta- North Avenue, Baltimore). The shows are Dinner starts at 6. The menu includes meat- Center for Black Equity, Baltimore, visit tions, with decorative remnants from the complete with call-outs and cascading toilet loaf, of course, Tim Curry (chicken curry), Facebook.com/centerforblackequitybalti- celebration staying in the space for the re- paper. This is Iron Crow’s yearly fundraiser. Thyme Warp (grilled seasoned veggies), more. t mainder of the exhibition, as an additional All proceeds go to Moveable Feast and to Janet’s Apple Pie, Rocky’s Birthday Cake art installation. Of course, there will also be theatre’s sustainability fund. The show, with and more. The shadowcast of your favor- cheesecake! its explicit themes, may not be suitable for ite cult classic starts at 7, starring Diamond Two additional free special events are patrons under 18. Gothic Groupie tickets are Taylor as Frank; Danny Carbo as Rocky; planned during the coming month. “Cheese- $45, or $55 for VIP tickets that include an Alex Bengel as Asshole; Siren Davis as Slut; Bringing the cake Conversations” will be October 18th audience participation kit. Get tickets at Iron- Dutchess Lenore as Magenta; Jonathan from 8 to 10 pm. Join the host of “Out on crowtheatre.org/rocky. Lightner as Riff Raff; the Lanai: A ‘Golden Girls’ Podcast” H. Alan On October 27th and 28th at 8 pm, Tapitha Kix as Columbia; Tommy Gunn ‘Golden Girls’ to Scott and “Golden Girls” writer Stan Zimmer- Earlorrin Productions presents “Chocolate as Eddie / Dr. Scott; Dirk Hamfist as the man for a live broadcast conversation that Covered Rocky Horror,” the first all Afri- Narrator; and Schmutzie Blondine and Ruby celebrates the past, present, and future of can-American shadow cast ensemble Rocky Darling as the Phantoms. Prop bags will be Baltimore this iconic series. Horror. OIt’s at the Baltimore City Communi- available for sale on site. Tickets are $45 for On October 28th, Free Fall Baltimore will ty College Liberty Campus Fine Arts Theater dinner and the show, or $25 for the show A unique exhibition inspired by the fear- sponsor an evening of drag, poetry, music, (2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore). only, and are available at Thebaltimoreea- less irreverence of the hit television show and dance within the gallery exhibition. This Crowd engagement welcome. Proceeds will gle.com. t “The Golden Girls” and their South Flori- will also serve as Miami is Nice’s closing re- da home, Miami, has come to Baltimore. ception. “Miami Is Nice” is a group art exhibition, Sign language interpretation will be pro- Black International queer performance series, and gay wed- vided at all special events listed above. Con- Film Festival ding celebration. A packed room enjoyed tact Zachary at [email protected]. the opening reception on October 7th. The exhibition is located at SpaceCamp “Miami is Nice” takes guests to Blanche (16 West North Avenue, Baltimore). Metered Devereaux’s idealized version of South street parking and paid lots are available. Florida in the 1980s, a decade notable The gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays for the from 6 to 10 pm, and Saturdays and Sun- days from noon to 4 pm. For more info, visit Miami t nice Miamiisnice.com. ‘Rocky Horror’ Around Town

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has be- come a Halloween tradition. This year there are more choices than ever to give yourself over to sins of the flesh. Meet, greet, and watch films – Reception on October 4th co-sponsored by the Center for Black From October 19th to 22nd, the Cre- Equity, Baltimore, and Sogaa / Black International Film Festival at Nancy by SNAC, to celebrate ative Alliance (3134 Eastern Avenue, the opening of the film festival.

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and the youth in our community. For more ple will receive a complimentary pitcher of info, it’s Bit.ly/2fXbN0E. info visit Bit.ly/2y6UMJz or Facebook.com/ Mimosas. For tickets visit Thebaltimoreea- On October 28th from 8 pm to 1 am, ifiknewthenproject. t gle.com or Bit.ly/2g5Ia0S. King Shammy invites you to join him for his The “Parade of Crowns, Part 2” will birthday party at the Baltimore Eagle (2022 take place October 15th from 8 to 11:30 North Charles Street). Join him for great pm at Mixers (6037 Belair Road, Balti- drinks, great food, and a great time. For more). Due to the abundance of titlehold- more info it’s Bit.ly/2xsI5f1. t Pride Night at ers in Baltimore, it required a second event to feature them all! Victoria Blair hosts the show, that will feature Lyric Bordeaux, Single Carrot Paris Sattelite, La’John Trinity, Farrah Sin- Help Create a claire, Prince Kemon, Kandi Pop, and spe- cial guest Bambi Galore. Cover is $3. For Theatre more info, visit Bit.ly/2yavEUm. New Queer Peter The weekly Drag Queen Bingo on Oc- Pride Night at Single Carrot Theatre (2600 tober 18th, from 7 to 10 pm, will raise funds North Howard Street, Baltimore) is set for for BARCS, the Baltimore Animal Rescue Pan Production Thursday, October 19th from 7 to 9:30 pm. and Care Shelter. It’s at Points South Latin Gay Asian The theatre and the GLCCB will host . You Kitchen (1640 Thames Street, Baltimore). The Single Carrot Theatre is working with are invited to join them for cocktails, live The event is free, however BARCS will Los Angeles-based playwright Joshua pre-show music from Christen B, and a receive a portion of the food and drink Conkel (of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Potluck fabulous evening of theatre celebrating the sales between 7 and 9 p.m., so be sure Events) to develop a new production of ninth annual LGBT Center Awareness Day. to bring your appetite and thirst. Be sure Peter Pan, a modern take on a childhood The pre-show artist and Baltimore native, to bring cash for the great raffle baskets, favorite that will explore contemporary This name of this event will blow the cir- Christen B “seamlessly blends electronic and to tip the event’s hostesses. You are conversations on gender, sexuality, and cuits of your spellchecker, but organizers encouraged to reserve your seats in ad- performative identity and embrace queer wanted to convey how great it is to be gay vance, and if the event sells out, there will culture. Neverland will be transformed and Asian. So on October 14th at 3 pm be about 25 seats available at 7 pm on the from a distant fantasy to a modern safe-ha- it’s the “Qu33r//gay//trans AZN Potluck” day of the event for walk-ins. Reserve your ven for those who have been rejected and at Press Press (427 North Eutaw Street, seats at Bit.ly/2ybAyQI. For more info, it’s devalued, a stronghold against normalcy Baltimore). “We were thinking about how Bit.ly/2fWjjbQ. and a place where Peter and his Lost Boys great it would be to have a room full of yel- Join hostess Bambi Galore for Brunch can finally be themselves. If you like to write and have an interest To help in the development of this pro- low / brown queers; a space for folks to at the Bufalo on Saturday, October 21st in local news, theater and the arts, food, hang out, dance, eat and spend time with from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at El Bufalo duction, the playwright and Single Car- one another,” organizers say. “Bring food, Tequila Bar and Kitchen (2921 O’Donnell rot Theatre are hosting two story-sharing LGBTQ history, doing interviews, alcohol, off-brand seltzer, your curious Steet, Baltimore). Enjoy bottomless drink workshops that will help create and shape Baltimore OUTloud might be the place best friend, and of course yourself, and be the production to reflect the stories that for you. ready to dance, eat, and process endless- and acoustic instruments with transcen- come from community members, allowing ly.” For questions contact Roe McIntyre dent vocals leaving listeners in a state of the community to be part of this unique op- We are looking for writers to share with or Amrita Gulati on Facebook, or visit Bit. euphoria, changing the way people expe- portunity. their LGBTQ community. t ly/2wIEJ2Y. rience music.” The featured show is the Conkel will return in the spring for a In Baltimore and surrounding areas regional premiere of Lear by Young Jean workshop series when community mem- Lee, a Shakespearean drama that “meets bers will be the first to hear a draft of this including Hagerstown, Frederick, millennial self-indulgence in an outland- new work. Asbury Park NJ and Rehoboth Beach, ish and driving take on King Lear.” The The first workshop will be held on Octo- and any area we reach. ‘If I Knew Then’ show begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $29 for ber 19th from 1 to 4 pm at Chase Brexton general admission, and $25 for students Health Care (1111 North Charles Street, For more information contact with ID and seniors and artists. Visit Sin- Baltimore). For more info, bisit Bit.ly/2gq- Mary Taylor 410-802-1310, Letter Reading glecarrot.com/lear. For more info it’s Bit. gDUw. or e-mail her at t ly/2z94MCb. The second workshop will be held on [email protected] October 22nd from 6:30 to 8 pm at Sugar- she can fill you in with all the details. The “If I Knew Project” was designed to Baltimore (1001 West 36th Street, Balti- more). Refreshments will be provided. For connect LGBTQ youth and adults through Hope to see you in the paper! their shared experiences via letters from Drag ‘Gal’-ore! specials where you can mix and match more info, it’s Bit.ly/2goXmCX. adults to their teenage selves. On Sunday, your Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and Tequi- Previews of the new show will take October 15th there’s an “If I Knew Then” Join the “Queens Who Brunch,” starting la Sunrises, available as early as 10 a.m. place on April 25th and 26th, 2018, and letter reading at Flavor (15 East Centre October 15th at noon. Join Lizzie Beau- Performances by Katja Tenshun, Onyx D performances will take place from April Street, Baltimore) from 1 to 4 pm. The mont and Betty Whitecastle every Sunday, Pearl, and Ariel Von Quinn, and sound 27th to May 20th. event features an open reading by some at the Nest Nightclub (2022 North Charles technicianing by DJ Phizz are on tap. All For more info, contact Ben Kleymeyer of the original letter writers, and attend- Street, Baltimore). The brunch will feature ages are welcome, but be of legal age at [email protected] or call ees can submit their own letters, sharing a Diamond Taylor and Brie Devine, and a if you want alcohol. Remember that the 443-844-9253. Learn more at Singlecarrot. look back on their journey to becoming an “build your own” Bloody Mary bar. Tickets event is hosted by queens, so won’t be com. t LGBT adult. These letters help bridge the are $34 and include an all-you-can eat buf- totally PG-rated. Email elbufaloevents@ intergenerational gap between the elders fet and the show. Reservations of four peo- gmail.com to make a reservation. For more

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under their respective banners for the ban workplace bias on the basis of sex, but time being, collaborating on projects and they’re silent on the issue of whether “sex” Two Gay Talent sharing resources. Artists will continue to encompasses someone’s “sexual orien- work directly with their current managers, tation.” On August 7th, US District Judge though staffing will be shared across both Thomas N. O’Neill Jr. said the civil-rights Agencies Merge companies’ offices in Los Angeles, New laws at issue don’t provide Doe with the York and New Orleans. anti-LGBT bias protections he seeks. EPRT’s current roster includes Alex- The case recently was transferred to to Great Mega is Michelle, Bebe Benet, BibleGirl, Char- U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody, who lie Hides, Coco Montrese, Courtney Act, last week granted Doe’s request to file an Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Delta Work, Derrick immediate appeal in the Third Circuit. “[A] A helping hand Drag Firm Barry, Farrah Moan, Gia Gunn, Jade Jolie, substantial ground for difference of opinion Judas Joe Manson, Jujubee, Mrs. Kasha exists,” Brody stated in a three-page order Davis, Kimora Blac, Morgan McMichaels, issued September 27th. “It would be best Los Angeles, California - Chante, you Nebraska Thunderfuck, Ongina, Pandora to resolve this issue before any litigation Lunch Patrol at stay. And you stay, too. The Hollywood Boxx, Rhea Litre, Robbie Turner, Roxxxy continues.” A favorable appellate ruling Reporter states that two talent booking Andrews, Tatianna, Tempest DuJour, Trixie could secure federal anti-bias protections agencies specializing in LGBT entertainers Mattel, Yara Sofia, Vivacious, Wednesday for LGBT workers in the region. The cir- Morgan State U — and particularly emerging talent from Westwood. PEG’s current list of stars in- cuit’s jurisdiction covers Pennsylvania, the drag world — are merging to become clude AAA Girls (The), Adore Delano, Alas- New Jersey, Delaware, and the Virgin Is- This month’s Lunch Patrol, hosted by B & a powerhouse firm representing the best ka 5000, Ana Matronic, BenDeLaCreme, lands. Dee’s Baltimore Love, will be held on Sun- in the world of dance music, gender-bend- Bob the Drag Queen, Carmen Carrera, For more than 40 years, the circuit has day, October 29th at noon, will meet at Mor- ing and other aspects of gay culture. Pro- Darienne Lake, Ginger Minj, Ivy Winters, held that anti-LGBT bias isn’t necessarily a gan State University (1700 East Cold Spring ducer Entertainment Group (PEG) — the Jackie Beat, Jaremi Carey, Jiggly Caliente, form of sex discrimination banned by Title Lane, Baltimore), and will focus on East Bal- client list of which includes such RuPaul’s Jinkx Monsoon, Katya, Lady Bunny, Major VII. Other jurisdictions across the country timore, including Cold Spring Lane, Belair Drag Race royalty as Bob the Drag Queen, Scales, Manila Luzon, Michelle Visage, have taken a different stance, ruling that Road, Sinclair Lane, and Pulaski Highway. Alaska 5000, Sharon Needles and Michelle Miss Fame, Pandora Boxx, Pearl, Pep- anti-LGBT workplace bias inherently is a People are hungry and living on the streets Visage — will combine staffing, talent and permint, Phi Phi O’Hara, Sharon Needles, form of sex discrimination and banned by of Baltimore 365 days a year, so Lunch Patrol other resources with Executive PR and Sherry Vine, Thorgy Thor, Todrick Hall, Title 7. In those jurisdictions, LGBT plain- delivers brown bag lunches to those in need Talent (EPRT). In addition, EPRT reps its The Vaudevillians, Violet Chachki, Willam. tiffs are allowed to pursue their workplace throughout Baltimore City. Premade brown- own stable of drag stars like Courtney Act, New clients will be jointly signed by the antibias claims with the full force and effect bag lunches are delivered by volunteers on t Roxxxy Andrews and Derrick Barry. On the companies. (Hollywood Reporter - Seth of Title 7. (Philadelphia Gay News – Tim foot and by vehicle. Each month, on the last speaking and hosting circuit, EPRT reps Abramovitch at Hollywoodreporter.com/ Cweik at Epgn.com) Sunday of the month at noon, they focus on a names like Lance Bass, Laverne Cox, and news/lgbt-talent-agencies-merge-create- different part of Baltimore City. Volunteers of Ross Matthews. drag-queen-super-firm-1045278) all ages are encouraged to join in. This will be “Michael Benedetti, founder of EPRT, a great opportunity for Morgan State Univer- has created the strongest LGBT talent sity students to get involved in giving back to agency outside our own,” PEG founder the community. All are welcome, and together David Charpentier said in a statement. we will make a difference! For more info visit “Our merger will create the most diverse Federal Judge Bit.ly/2yas24K. t talent management, branding, recording and touring roster in LGBT entertainment.” Both companies will continue to operate Allows Appeal of Season of Black Man’s LGBT Job Pride 2017 Bias Claim

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - A federal judge last month granted permission for a Norristown gay man to try to convince the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that an- ti-LGBT workplace bias always constitutes a form of sex discrimination. “Frank Doe” alleges he was fired as activities director at Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nurs- ing Center in Whitemarsh last year due to anti-LGBT bias. Doe claims his civil rights were violated under the Pennsylvania Hu- man Relations Act and Title VII of the Civil Sexing it up! – The party was jumping at “Let’s Talk About Sex,” a sex-positive Baltimore Black Rights Act of 1964. Both laws specifically Pride event on October 8th, hosted by the Coalition of Baltimore HIV Providers.

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compiled by Jim Becker sive resolution that would better reflect similar to what Hegazy experienced. Sus- the positions of states that continue to ap- pected gay male detainees are subject to US opposes UN ply the death penalty lawfully, as the US forced anal exams to determine if they does.” (Out.com at Out.com/news-opin- have had homosexual sex, a procedure ban on death ion/2017/10/04/us-government-de- human rights groups say amounts to tor- fends-voting-against-un-ban-death-penal- ture. At least five such examinations have penalty for gay ty-homosexuality) taken place, Amnesty International says. Judicial sources do not deny the examina- people, others tions take place but say they are legally carried out and are not a form of abuse. New York - As reported on Out.com, Egypt unleashes Egyptian authorities do not deny going The different flavors of being an un-citizen on October 6th, the United Nations vot- after gays and an investigation report pro- ed to pass a resolution banning a death worst crackdown vided to Reuters by the Egyptian Initiative after either ten or 20 years without re-of- penalty for the crime of being homosexu- for Personal Rights (EIPR) openly refers fending, depending on the offense. al, and to our immense relief, the motion of LGBT people to the police’s campaign on homosexuals. Bill Dobbs of the DOBBS Wire reports passed with a vote of 27 to 13. What isn’t Police, state-aligned media, and the reli- that the tiered system is the same type of so relieving, however, is that the US was in years gious establishment all see it as a public scarlet letter machinery used by nearly ev- one of the nations to vote against the mea- duty to combat the spread of homosexu- ery other state. Dobbs says, “as to whether Cairo – Reuters reports that Sarah He- ality. Ten men have already gone on trial the new law is progress, the dust hasn’t gazy has been jailed, beaten by inmates, during the recent sweep and received jail settled yet so stay tuned. Let’s see what and could face a life sentence in an Egyp- sentences from one to six years. Although the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense tian prison if found guilty of “promoting homosexuality is not specifically outlawed Laws (ACSOL) at www.all4consolaws.org, sexual deviancy” and other charges tied to in Egypt, it is a conservative society and a vibrant California-based advocacy group, her alleged crime: waving a rainbow flag at discrimination is rife. (Reuters – reporting has to say.” The California registry’s his- a concert. The 28-year-old denies waving by Ahmed Aboulenein; at Reuters.com/ar- tory and homophobic beginnings are in an the flag but is one of 57 people arrested ticle/us-egypt-rights/rainbow-raids-egypt- essay found at: Solresearch.org/report/ so far in Egypt’s widest anti-gay crack- launches-its-widest-anti-gay-crackdown- Origin_of_Registry. The link to the Los An- down yet, a swift zero-tolerance response yet-idUSKBN1CB1HE) geles Times article follows. (Los Angeles Nikki Haley affirms: America loves to kill to a rare show of public support for LGBT Times - Patrick McGreevy at Latimes.com/ rights in the conservative Muslim country. politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-pol- sure. The US was joined in its “no” vote On September 22nd, at a concert packed itics-updates-bill-ending-lifetime-regis- by Bangladesh, Botswana, Burundi, Chi- with 30,000 people headlined by Mashrou California ends try-of-sex-1507332406-htmlstory.html na, Japan, Qatar, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Leila, a Lebanese alternative rock band Iraq, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi whose lead singer is openly gay, a small lifetime registry Arabia, which currently maintains a death group of concert goers raised a rainbow penalty for the crime of sodomy. Belgium, flag and, within hours, the image went vi- for some sex ACLU sues Benin, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Mol- ral. Almost immediately local media, dom- dova, Mongolia, and Switzerland brought inated by state-aligned TV personalities, offenders Trump the ban forward, each of these countries began a campaign against homosexuals, having made LGBT rights a high priority in saying they were receiving foreign funding, Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Times administration their legal initiatives. and hosting callers who compared their reports that thousands of Californians will The resolution specifically blocks “the threat to Islamic State. Egypt’s media reg- be allowed to take their names off the over ‘religious imposition of the death penalty as a sanc- ulator then banned homosexuals from ap- state’s registry of sex offenders as a re- tion for specific forms of conduct, such as pearing in the media unless they were “re- sult of action on October 6th by Governor liberty’ apostasy, blasphemy, adultery, and con- penting,” calling homosexuality a “shame Jerry Brown. The governor signed legis- sensual same-sex relations,” according and a disease that should be kept under lation that – when it takes effect January Washington, DC – The American Civ- to the Los Angeles Blade. The resolution 1st, 2021 – will end lifetime listings for il Liberties Union (ACLU) has announced condemned the use of the death penalty lower-level offenders judged to be at little that it is suing the Trump administration “arbitrarily or in a discriminatory manner.” risk of committing new crimes. The mea- to block the new rules allowing employers The Trump administration is insisting sure was introduced at the request of Los to deny insurance coverage for birth con- it does not agree with using the death Angeles County District Attorney Jackie trol. Advocates for the rights of women and penalty for homosexuality, despite vot- Lacey and other law enforcement officials LGBT people have quickly condemned a ing against a United Nations resolution who said the registry, which has grown to move by the Trump administration that will to abolish the practice. “The US is disap- more than 105,000 names, is less useful make it infinitely easier to get away with pointed to have voted against that reso- to detectives investigating new sex crimes discriminating by claiming that having to lution,” State Department spokeswoman because it is so bulky. treat people fairly violates their religious Heather Nauert assured journalists. “We California is one of only four states that liberty. Rea Carey, head of the Nation- voted against that resolution because of Egypt to gays: Do it but don’t shout it require lifetime registration of sex offend- al LGBTQ Task Force, declared that the broader concerns with the resolution’s ap- ers. The others are Alabama, South Caro- guidance “won’t hold up in court.” Carey proach in condemning the death penalty wraps, not promoted,” in order to protect lina, and Florida. The new law signed by added, “Don’t be fooled; this guidance isn’t in all circumstances, and it called for the public morality. the governor creates a tiered registry, with meant to protect people of faith. A majority abolition of the death penalty altogether. Lawyers for some of the other de- high-risk offenders on the registry for life of people of faith are opposed to all forms We had hoped for a balanced and inclu- tainees said their clients faced treatment and others able to petition to be removed —continued on page 13

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—continued from page 7 Title VII does not prohibit discrimination California now based on gender identity per se,” Attorney of discrimination and oppression. … This General Jeff Sessions wrote in the memo. has ‘Bill of guidance is meant to provide a legal basis “This is a conclusion of law, not policy.” In for discrimination to anyone who is seek- 2014, Obama’s Attorney General Eric Rights’ for LGBT ing one.” Holder said in a memo that Title VII protec- On October 6th, Attorney General Jeff tion “encompasses discrimination based Seniors Sessions “issued a sweeping directive to on gender identity, including transgender agencies to do as much as possible to ac- status.” Sacramento, California - California commodate those who claim their religious Current DOJ spokesperson Devin Governor Jerry Brown today signed a bill freedoms are being violated,” according O’Malley said the Obama administration that createst a “bill of rights” for LGBTQ to an Associated Press report posted by was at fault for finding transgender protec- seniors in long-term care. The bill spon- Refinery29.com. The directive “effective- tions in Title VII in the first place. “The DOJ sored by Equality California, will help ly lifts a burden from religious objectors cannot expand the law beyond what Con- protect seniors from discrimination or mis- to prove their beliefs about marriage or gress has provided,” O’Malley said. “Un- treatment in long-term care facilities. “Our other topics are sincerely held.” Claim- fortunately, the last administration aban- LGBT seniors built the modern LGBT com- ing religious freedom would be enough to doned that fundamental principle, which munity and led the fight for so many of the override concerns that someone is violat- necessitated today’s action. This depart- Daryll Rowe – not a model Grindr rights our community takes for granted to- ing the civil rights and anti-discrimination ment remains committed to protecting the day,” said Senator Scott Wiener, the bill’s protections of LGBT people and women. civil and constitutional rights of all individ- the case said Rowe was on ‘”a cynical and author. “It is our duty to make sure they Experts on religious liberty are saying uals, and will continue to enforce the nu- deliberate campaign to infect other men with can age with the dignity and respect they Sessions’ “guidance” will mostly likely merous laws that Congress has enacted HIV.” He also texted one of his alleged vic- deserve.” prompt wide-ranging lawsuits against the that prohibit discrimination on the basis of tims: “Maybe you have the fever cos I came In a 2011 study of LGBT seniors and government. Basically, Sessions has de- sexual orientation.” In September the DOJ inside you and I have HIV, lol. Whoops!” The family members released by the National clared that religious organizations can hire argued before the 2nd Circuit Court of Ap- court also heard Rowe called one of his vic- Senior Citizens Law Center, 43% had either or fire based on religious beliefs, and that peals that Congress never intended Title tims and laughed as he revealed his positive been abused by caretakers themselves or the government is infringing on someone’s VII to cover sexual orientation. status. He allegedly said: “I ripped the con- witnessed that abuse. This incidence of religious liberty by “banning an aspect of Mara Keisling, head of the National dom. You’re so stupid, you didn’t even know.” maltreatment is likely far higher, as many their practice or by forcing them to take Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) Prosecutor Caroline Carberry told Lew- cases of discrimination go undocumented. an action that contradicts their faith.” For said in a statement the Trump administra- es Crown Court the details: “Daryll Rowe This abuse can take many forms, including instance, requiring employers to provide tion is “determined to promote discrimina- was diagnosed with HIV in Edinburgh in being turned away or evicted from a long- contraceptives to their workers “substan- tion through a false view of the law that April 2015…. With full knowledge, putting term care facility based on sexual orienta- tially burdens their religious practice.” has been rejected again and again by the others at risk, he embarked on what was tion or gender identity. After a lifetime of Also on October 6th, Health and Hu- courts. The attorney general does not get a cynical and deliberate campaign to infect bullying by schoolmates, co-workers, and man Services allowed employers with re- to make law, but he should at least read other men with the HIV virus.... Unfortunate- society at large, some LGBT seniors are ligious objections to opt out of the birth it. Simply: He is once again abdicating his ly for some of the men he met, his campaign forced to share a room with homophobic control coverage rule in the Affordable responsibilities to enforce the law. Courts was successful…. He had numerous, ca- or transphobic companions. Same-sex Care Act. On October 5th Sessions issued have repeatedly ruled that transgender sual sexual relationships with men he met couples are sometimes separated. a guidance declaring that Title XII does not people are protected by sex discrimination via Grindr [and] he deceived each of those The bill strengthens protections for include protections for transgender peo- laws in employment, education, housing, men into believing he was HIV negative. He LGBT seniors living in long-term care fa- ple, reversing policies put in place by the and health care. We’ll see him in court.” reassured the men he was clean and when cilities against discrimination, such as re- Obama administration. (Dallas Voice at (Seattle Gay News – Mike Andrew at Sgn. they insisted on a condom, he deliberately fusing to use a resident’s preferred name Dallasvoice.com) org) sabotaged the condom. Many of them were or pronoun, or evicting or involuntarily dis- sent abusive and mocking messages,” she charging a resident from a facility on the told the court. basis of their actual or perceived sexual Judge Christine Hensen granted all orientation, gender identity, gender ex- Trump admin: Gay man victims the right to lifelong anonymity. She pression, or HIV status. t (Seattle Gay also gave the option to give evidence from News at Sgn.org) trans people not deliberately behind a screen, so that they won’t have to face Rowe in court. Sussex Police arrest- protected from infects men with ed Rowe in February 2016. He refused to admit being HIV positive and was released. These news notes have been compiled, job bias HIV then taunts He was picked up again when other alleged with permission, from the online version victims came forward. After being released of various newspapers and other web Washington, DC - The US Department them again, he went missing and police launched sites. We thank these publications for of Justice (DOJ) has reversed Obama-era a manhunt to find him. He was discovered allowing us to bring you their news sto- protections for Transgender workers in Edinburgh, Scotland – According to living in Wallsend under a fake name. The ries. Usually the reports have been sig- a new memo. The two-page October 4 Gay Star News, and the Sun UK, a gay man trial is due to last six weeks. (Gay Star News nificantly edited and you can read the memo says that the prohibition against sex deliberately infected at least four men with – at Gaystarnews.com/article/gay-man- full story by going to the web site men- discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights HIV, before sending them mocking text mes- deliberately-infects-lovers-with-hiv-then- tioned following the item. Comments Act of 1964 applies only to biological sex sages revealing his status, a court heard. sends-text-saying-lol-whoops/#gs.f9O2PPI are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker and not to gender identity. “Although fed- Daryll Rowe, 26, a hairdresser from Edin- & The Sun at Thesun.co.uk/news/4620606/ and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride eral law, including Title VII, provides vari- burgh, is on trial for meeting men on Grindr hiv-positive-hairdresser-tampered-con- Media. ous protections to transgender individuals, and sabotaging condoms. Prosecutors in doms-infect-grindr-sex-partners/)

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Since we opened the doors of our brand new location, the GLCCB has been updating our program schedule to include new programs to engage local sexual and gender minorities. From dance classes to discussion groups, we’re consis- tently striving to make sure there’s something for everybody. While game nights and support groups may be just what some community members need, others may benefit from a one-on-one session with one of our peer navigators. Peer navigators are individuals who have been trained to help people with mental and physical health care and wellness needs navigate the plethora or resources available through the network of city and state agencies and organizations. Our peer navigators are here for you five days a week. We’re able to help with everything from job hunting to PrEP linkage. Your information stays confi- dential as we connect you with our partner organizations to receive the services you need. The GLCCB is truly here for you, the community. Every program, event, and initiative is designed with you at the center. If you’d like to meet with a peer nav- igator, call the GLCCB at 410-777-8145 or come visit us anytime.

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as a sort of street ambassador and a fights the loud booing of revelers. She has son and the documentary bearing her cheerful mascot who wasn’t afraid to bare been beaten, she screams at the crowd, name exist in the harsh realities of the real her teeth in the face of injustice. (“Darling, she has been arrested and lost her job and world, where police apathy and the budget- I want my gay rights now,” Marsha sunnily apartment, all for the cause of gay libera- ary constraints of advocacy agencies dash My Fabulous demands in old news footage shot in the tion. “And you all treat me this way? What our hopes for a single, revealing answer or days following the Stonewall riots.) a completely satisfying denouement. Such Disease In the new documentary debuting on is life – and the largely ignored murders, By Mark S. King “The death of this Netflix today, The Death and Life of Mar- mounting weekly – for transgender women sha P. Johnson, Oscar-nominated film- remarkable person in this world. maker David France (How to Survive a is in the past, where France’s How to Survive a Plague, his The Death & Life Plague) keeps his focus on Cruz, the lone documentary of AIDS activism that is equal crusader who serves as our guide to the the secrets of her fate parts unbearable tragedy and grassroots of Marsha P. characters who populated the Stone- inspiration, isn’t strictly history, because wall era and beyond. Will our tena- remain buried. The the plague of HIV, however changed, is Johnson Trans cious gumshoe find justice for Mar- same cannot be said for still with us. The same can be said of The sha? Was she murdered? Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. The Victoria Cruz, a dogged crime-vic- film noir If all of this sounds like the narra- the epidemic Marsha death of this remarkable person is in the tim advocate in New York City, has tive of classic film noir, it isn’t far off. past, where the secrets of her fate remain taken on one last case before re- Cruz, heavy with layers of clothing represents.” buried. The same cannot be said for the tirement. She wants to solve the and walking with the assistance of a epidemic Marsha represents. mysterious 1992 death of Marsha P. John- cane, is often framed by director France the fuck’s wrong with y’all? Think about For transgender women in this country, son – a trans woman like Cruz herself – against long vistas of cityscape that mark that!” It is a desperate, psychic breakdown the murders just go on and on. t who’s body was pulled from the Hudson her deliberate journey toward justice. She for Sylvia, who would attempt suicide only river after disappearing the evening be- is our Sam Spade, with a little Gandalf hours later. Her life takes a downward spi- fore. thrown in, and she is relentless. ral in the years that followed, at one point The cause of death had been ruled a Cruz tears open boxes of becoming homeless and living under tarps suicide, but that doesn’t wash with Mar- Stonewall forgotten, dusty files about on the street. Sylvia died in 2002, ending sha’s friends or with much of the LGBT veteran’s the case. She argues for more a life trajectory that suggests what might population of New York City, for whom sad end resources from her strapped have lied in store for Marsha as well. Marsha served explored social service agency. She Ultimately, the fate of Marsha P. John- is even forewarned by a cop she gets on the phone. “Don’t play detec- tive yourself, alright?” he says ominously, his gruff Community HIV Cure voice straight out of central casting for a Scorsese film. “Leave this to the people Research Forum who should handle it.” Nevertheless, she per- Please join us for dinner and a Community HIV Cure sists. Cruz scrutinizes ev- Research Forum with eminent Johns Hopkins researcher ery potential witness and source, peering over her Dr. Robert Siliciano who will provide an update on the glasses with eyes grayed with age and hardship. It’s status of HIV Cure Research. Dr Siliciano was the first easy to forget the titular researcher to discover the major impediment character for spans of time, so fascinating is our main to eradicating HIV. detective. Along the way, Cruz inter- views and scours footage of Where: The Waxter Center the surviving friends of Mar- 1000 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 sha, chief among them Sylvia Rivera, a fellow trans activist at the corner of Cathedral and Eager Streets. with whom Marsha founded a makeshift shelter for trans women. Sylvia was the more When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 confrontational of the two, rail- From 6:30 to 8 p.m. ing against white middle-class gays who would ignore the plight of their trans sisters. Please feel free to call AIDS Action Baltimore at In riveting footage from a 1973 gay pride event, Sylvia 410-837-2437 for further information storms the main stage and

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Dear Size 3X, Excerpt from the ad Thank you for this opportunity to The first real, FDA approved solu- Open Wide debunk another useless “dietary sup- tion to losing weight and gaining plement.” There are so many things energy is here! ask Dr Eva wrong here it’s hard to know where to Dr Eva Hersh Say Goodbye to Coffee, Energy Drinks start. and Weight Loss Pills With Launch of Es- 1) These mints will be sold as “di- sential Mints! Essential mints are formu- etary supplements.” This is wrong be- lated with a refreshing peppermint flavor Are Weight- cause caffeine has no nutritional value. and just the right amount of caffeine. Each That is, caffeine has no role in the hu- mint is the equivalent 20mg of caffeine and Loss Mints for man diet or the diets of other animals.. It a handful (5 mints) equals a cup of coffee. cause weight loss it would be well known does not contribute any calories, or vita- The mints are a healthy substitute to replace by now. Who do you know that drinks cof- Real? mins or minerals. morning coffee and unhealthy sugary energy fee or cola every day? Are they thinner 2) The first line of the ad states that drinks. Essential Mints are one of the low- than people who avoid caffeine? Dear Dr. Eva, caffeine mints have been approved est price per mg of caffeine than any oth- 5) “Along with being all-natural and I get emails all by the US Food and Drug Adminis- er product. The company’s current line of non-GMO ingredients, the mints are fruc- the time for “amaz- Beware tration (FDA) as effective “for losing mints includes delicious tasting energizing- tose-free and gluten-free.” As far as I can ing” weight loss cures. weight and gaining energy.” This is a mints and bedtime mints. Along with be tell from what the company’s press releases Somehow the Internet diet flat-out lie. Caffeine has never been ing all-natural and non-GMO ingredients, state, the mints probably contain the same knows I’m overweight. approved by the FDA as a medication the mints are fructose-free and gluten-free. ingredients usually found in peppermints, I have tried some of hucksterism! effective for weight loss, increasing “I initially started creating Essential Mints mainly sugar and peppermint oil, plus caf- these “cures” with no energy, or anything else. in my own kitchen when I wanted to find feine. They are trying to make the mints real success. I wanted to see if you would 3) Caffeine is well known to increase a healthy and effective alternative to coffee sounds like “natural” products. Fructose is check this ad out as a doctor and let OUT- alertness and interfere with sleep. It is and energy drinks,” says Donald Choi. “I sugar from fruit. Notice that the ad does loud readers know the truth, if it works or if sold over the counter for alertness, but it is began working with my business partner and not deny that the mints contain sucrose, it is BS like I think? not harmless. Being awake and alert is not we brought our years of successful business ordinary table sugar. Gluten is a product Size 3x the same as feeling energetic. Too much and manufacturing knowledge to building of wheat. Wheat never is an ingredient of caffeine, especially in children, can cause this new concept. Our goal with Essential candy, so saying this product is gluten-free Mints was to create a product that would is meaningless. Finally, “GMO” (geneti- positively impact us and our customers. cally-modified organisms) refers to cer- tain vegetables like corn and soybeans. Again, since corn and soy are not found in abnormal heart rhythms and peppermints, of course these mints are non- death. 400 mg of caffeine is generally a GMO – just like all other mints! deadly dose in children. Eight ounces of 6) When someone who claims to be an caffeinated soda has about 40 mg caf- inventor says “Our goal with Essential Mints feine. A cup of coffee has about 100 mg. was to create a product that would positive- Energy drinks vary greatly in the amount of ly impact us and our customers,” he’s being caffeine they contain. Many contain more unusually clear. The product is intended to caffeine than a cup of coffee, and often make him money- and nothing else! t Enjoy the comforts they are not labeled with the amount of Dr. Eva Hersh is a Baltimore family phy- of home in caffeine they have. sician. Please send questions and comments The Rowan 4) Given how much pressure many to her by email at dr.eva@baltimoreoutloud. 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Spirit Day – Support for It is one thing when it is some anonymous Ask person who you will never face, but it is an- other when it is a friend, or someone close LGBT Youth & Against Bullying Dr. J to you. How do you keep the conversation civil and come to agree even if it is to dis- Janan Broadbent, Ph.D. agree? October 19th I think the first principle, the key, is to listen, not preparing your next response, By Aaron Cahall school Elevating Debate but with an ear to what someone says. One Despite the progress made nation- staff! Fif- does not need a degree in human behav- wide in recent years, LGBTQ youth ty-eight in a Relationship’s ior to be able to focus on another’s words. face harassment and bullying at per- All you need is an open mind, which may rates far in excess of others their age. cent of sound easier said than done. We all have Those incidents can lead to feelings of our youth Whatever context you might imagine, it is our own issues that may restrict empathy physical insecurity, hopelessness, and reported feeling unsafe in hard to get away from the horrific after-ef- and close off parts of our consciousness to even self-harm. school, and the same percentage decided not fects of the Las Vegas massacre. This other ideas. But the process of growing up, To provide a public show of support for to report the bullying because they believed was not a crime of passion, or a bar brawl, maturing into a responsible adult requires these youth and their allies, October 19th has nothing would happen anyway. That hope- or road rage. It was 100% premeditated, been designated as Spirit Day, a chance for lessness is unfortunately very warranted – of planned-in-cold-blood killing of human be- “I cannot imagine just all Americans to “Go Purple” and let younger youth who did report bullying, 64% did not re- ings who were enjoying a musical perfor- where you might even LGBTQ individuals know they are not alone. ceive help or were told to just ignore it. mance. If you have read Scott Peck’s Peo- We asked Kate Bishop, Education Coor- What are some creative ways that in- ple of the Lie (Tinyurl.com/y7yvnd22) you begin to address the dinator at The LGBT Health Resource Center dividuals can “go purple,” or help their may remember that the subtitle is: “The of Chase Brexton Health Care, to tell us a little school or company do so? hope for healing human evil.” Although evil pathology that more about Spirit Day. One of the best things about Spirit Day is for this shooter the issue is moot, I cannot must have existed for Why are public displays of support like that it is so easy to be part of it. To start, take imagine just where you might even begin Spirit Day important for LGBT youth? the pledge on the GLAAD website (Glaad. to address the evil pathology that must the Las Vegas shooter.” LGBTQ youth deserve to know their lives org/spiritday) to “Go Purple” and show your have existed there. are precious! Spirit Day stands as a day of support. Simply wear purple, the color that It is now the task for those left behind that we listen to ourselves first and deci- national public resistance against LGBTQ bul- represents “Spirit” in the rainbow flag, or wear to deal with the grief, and the overwhelm- pher why we may feel or think a certain lying, and an opportunity to send a message the “&” sign to symbolize that all are welcome ing need to take action to prevent such an way. Then we can have greater receptivity to our youth that their community has their and included. Dye your hair purple and post atrocity. Those who claim this is not the to other people’s communications. backs. Adolescence can be a lonely time for your look on Instagram! Change your social time to discuss preventive action just don’t Take time to be with your loved ones. lots of people, but when you feel like a weirdo media profile pic to show your support. Use seem to want to look at the issue. Because Listen to what they say and do. Be alert because of your gender or who you love, that the occasion to start conversations about the when is it a good time to talk about this? to any unusual behaviors they may show. loneliness can be magnified. Bullies single out devastating impact of bullying on LGBTQ and Change does not come when human be- And by all means, take care of yourself and LGBTQ kids because the feeling of rejection is other vulnerable youth, and how everyday ings are comfortable and at ease. It follows deal with issues that may upset you. We all so pervasive and easy to exploit. An annual day t “bystanders” can intervene. Start a Spirit Day painful times, occasions when people are need each other at one time or another. for supporters to be visible offers a surge of vali- celebration where you work, socialize, wor- upset and have the energy, the anxiety and dation, hope, and strength to young people who ship, or learn, and provide participants with the motivations to act. believe they are all alone. Spirit Day lets peers, guidance on starting those all-important “by- How do we elevate the conflicful de- teachers, school staff, families, and communi- bate between our friends and families and ties make a statement to LGBTQ youth that we stander” conversations. You can also recruit in our relationships? How do we not sink see you. You are wonderful and wanted! classmates, colleagues, friends, and family to into angry name-calling and insulting com- What educational benefits can these do the same. ments? I see a lot of this in social media. special days have on the public at large? Where can I go to learn more about One purpose of Spirit Day is to educate Spirit Day? the public about the alarming rate of bullying Spirit Day was created by high school that so many LGBTQ youth still experience. student activist Brittany McMillian in 2010, GLSEN, the nation’s largest advocacy out of her dismay at the horrifying rate of sui- group for LGBTQ students, takes the cide among LGBTQ teens. She teamed temperature of U.S. schools every up with GLAAD, the national two years with their National School LGBTQ media watchdog, who Climate Survey. Their 2015 survey have launched the event into found that, no matter how far we’ve an international phenomenon. come, more than eight out of ten Check out the toolkits and ideas Add you business to our distribution locAtions! LGBT students are still harassed about how to launch your own at school each year because of Spirit Day observance at Glaad. Call Baltimore OUTloud who they are. Worse, 64% heard org/spiritday. t For info about the bullying re- LGBT Health Resource Center, for more details: marks from Kate Bishop – contact [email protected] or teachers help give bullying call 410-837-2050 x1049. 410-802-1310 and other the boot

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By Frankie Kujawa her that she is beautiful.” By Frankie Kujawa since there isn’t tangible proof. So that has Charm City, a town known for “bleeding pur- It’s easy to feel comfortable and charmed, On the heels of its acclaimed production of caused me to look for roles where I can show ple” in support of its NFL football team, will chatting with the congenial Connecticut na- The Cradle Will Rock, the Iron Crow Theatre that as part of my brand.” have a new reason to enjoy the color this tive. “I get to tell this story of a triumphant is bringing a “science fiction double feature” Fleming continued. “When I was in college, October. Running from Tuesday, October black woman who battled unimaginable odds to the stage as The Rocky Horror Show will I was first introduced to Rocky Horror while I 17th to Sunday, October 22nd at the Hippo- and comes out victorious all across the coun- cause audiences to shiver in antici … pation. was at University of Southern Mississippi drome Theatre, The Color Purple brings try. A country, I might add, that needs Running at the Motor House (120 West (USM). The show was so neat to hear a story like this.” Baird added, North Avenue, Baltimore) from Thursday, and wild. It was totally out of any “I just try to promote the notion of ‘love October 26th to Tuesday, October 31st, realm I had ever considered and be loved.’ We’re all on this stage to Iron Crow’s annual performance follows performing. Then, suddenly, tell Celie’s story. Every moment I live on the story of sweethearts Brad and Janet this god-like creature [Rocky] stage is to tell Celie’s story to the audi- who encounter the wildly seductive world came out and I was thinking to ence and let them see who she is and of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Along the way they myself, ‘That person has to be her journey.” find a creepy butler, a devious maid, and in shape for that type of role.’ For Baird, The Color Purple marks the delightfully muscular creation, Rocky. So, immediately, I thought that the actor’s first national tour. “I’ve done Baltimore OUTloud chatted with ac- this type of role would be up my a lot of regional work and smaller stuff. tor Terrance Fleming, who will play the alley. Then, watching the movie I saw this production on Broadway oiled Adonis Rocky later this month. “This and seeing this creature, that with a friend, and I sat back during in- role of Rocky I take very personally, as he’s built like a god, but also termission and said, ‘This is my show.’ it is very much so part of my brand.” Ex- an infant – the mind of a baby – I was just so focused on the acting. plained Fleming. “I take a good bit of that made me very interested These voices, in this production, are pride into my physical health and ap- Terrance in this character.” some of the most amazing voices I’ve pearance, and that’s because I played Fleming Having arrived in Balti- ever heard. Every single voice and sports and committed to sports well be- more (on New Year’s Eve choice is about the acting.” fore I got into acting.” 2015, to be precise) Fleming Baird believes that Alice Walk- Fleming, a native of Mobile, Alabama, soon joined Iron Crow Theatre thanks in part er’s The Color Purple, the book in says that as he moved into the acting arena, to an open casting call for their Artscape per- which the production is based off of, he found himself less physically active. “Giving formances. “I came to Baltimore because my still is relevant today. “The character up sports for acting caused me to sit down a girlfriend moved here after she graduated from of Celie represents everybody. She lot more which was difficult. As I delve further school. I was looking for a new place to get in is anybody who has ever dealt with into acting I now look for any role where I can front of audiences and have my craft accept- any type of struggle. Definitely the show the strength that I have – since that’s not ed the way it had been accepted by audienc- struggle of self-image, self-worth, exactly something that I can put on my acting es in Mississippi.” Fleming added that thanks and who we are. I think Alice Walk- resume. I can’t showcase those kinds of skills in part to the discerning eye of Artistic Director er really hit something on the head Sean Elias his talents were recognized and he with making Celie relatable. gained more works at Iron Crow. Her struggle from beginning As Fleming prepares to take on his role to end – starting in such a low of Rocky this month, the actor is quite com- Rocky Horror at place but her triumph is so high fortable and confident leaving very little to the Iron Crow its soul-raising and we can find ourselves somewhere. I imagination. “Bryce [Guerriere] and I are re- score of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and blues to do think Alice Walker gave a voice, even ally good friends,” he says. Guerriere played Baltimore. The 2016 Tony Award winner for now, a voice to an audience that didn’t Rocky in Iron Crow’s 2016 production of the Best Musical Revival provides audiences necessarily have a voice, and I guess show. “I’ve seen the pictures of him, and he with a re-imagining of an epic story about Ce- specifically to young, black women. But knew I was going to play Rocky this year. lie and her journey to love and triumph in the however, as a gay man, I find that voice He said, ‘Yeah, it’s pretty much like the only American South. Baltimore OUTloud recent- resonating within me, as well.” thing the audience can’t see is the one thing ly sat down with actor Kyle Baird, who plays Baird added, “So, I think that she made you can’t show them.’” Fleming laughed. the roles of Buster and Bobby in the perfor- a very relatable character and a story that “But I’m confident in myself, and I’ve been mance. needed to be told and she wrote it so beau- fully exposed on stage once during a per- “I actually play what’s called a split track,” tifully. It is so eloquent and a page-turner. I formance for Annex Theatre. Once you’ve explained Baird. “Buster is Sophia’s new boy- actually just re-read the book and I finished done that, there’s not much more that you friend, who she brings to town to make Harpo it three days before rehearsals started be- can show on stage that you’re not comfort- jealous. Bobby, on the other hand, is a char- cause I wanted it to be fresh. It’s so poetical- able with.” t acter toward the end of the show that inter- ly written.” t For more info and tickets visit Iron- acts with Celie, the lead character. His main For more information on tickets, visit: crowtheatre.org. purpose is just to make her feel, and remind France-merrickpac.com.

24 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD OCTOber 13, 2017 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // out on STAGE 1960s Low Fidelity BSO Puts the Pulse on By Brynn Devereaux al talk about their infidelities, but As audience members enter Two Harold are only clued into the joke when Contemporary Music Making the Lansburgh Theater, they the “lover” later appears as the By Brynn Devereaux the BSO has to offer.” should leave all conceptions Pinter classics husband in a rogue’s wardrobe. Music is always evolving. Baltimore With each collaboration, of marriage and relation- Viewers will see this as a scintil- When an artist creates a Hersh tailors a classical program ships at the door to prepare put marriages lating way to spice up a married masterpiece, the world does Symphony that both captures the style of the for an evening of sex, lies, on display like sex life, but the husband sees it not say, “That’s it. There’s makes classics featured artist and relates to the and deceit. Harold Pinter’s as an emasculating act diminish- no more music to be made.” BSO season. For prodigal bass- The Lover and The Collec- meat at the ing his role as husband. Through inspiration and in- au courant ist, composer, and vocalist Es- tion challenges viewers’ As the play unfolds, Richard novation, musicians build peranza Spalding, he chose Mo- ability to deconstruct fanta- butcher’s berates Sarah in the role as lover on past creative masters to develop new zart. “Esperanza Spalding has jazz, funk sies into realities and unrav- and husband by calling her “too pieces and styles. The Baltimore Sympho- – a plethora of genres in her music. She’s el lies into truths. It’s all conveyed with the boney,” “too fat,” and “a whore.” He is un- ny Orchestra’s Pulse series shows this classically trained,” says Hersh. “Mozart dialog and silences for which he’s known. comfortable with his role and aims to make phenomenon first hand. The third season plays on prodigy, and jazz owes a lot to the Shakespeare Theatre Company artis- himself feel better by putting her down. musical theory Mozart established.” tic director Michael Kahn and cast breathe Along with a unique listening This has the potential to become the plot of Getting new life into two plays that have the poten- a Lifetime movie, but Dwan is strong in her to the experience, BSO Pulse creates a tial to be outdated. Written in the 1960s, acting and easily becomes the dominant bass-ics: different atmosphere from other The Lover explores sexual infidelity as a party. She draws him back into their sexual Esperanza symphony performances that will form of couples’ therapy, and The Collec- fantasy world with poignant language and Spalding be enjoyed by millennials and sea- tion explores sexual insecurities as well the female mystique. soned symphony lovers. The local as relationship dominance versus submis- If The Lover is about using infidelity community celebrates with attend- sion. as a way to breathe life into a stale mar- ees during a pre-concert party where The Lover begins with Richard (Patrick riage, The Collection explores infidelity local musicians perform and vendors Kennedy) cheerfully asking his wife, Sarah as a way to gain dominance over another provide food and drink specials. “The (Lisa Dwan), “Is your lover coming today?” person. James (Patrick Kennedy) confronts audience can come in, grab a beer, The audience laughs at the couple’s casu- Bill (Patrick Ball), about the alleged affair visit Dooby’s and listen to local art- with his wife, Stella (Lisa Dwan). Bill toys ists before the performance. It gives with James by at first by denying the affair it a music festival feel,” says Hersh. and then later by giving him full details. Bill WTMD is a media partner who helps plays a flirtatious game of cat-and-mouse promote the event and often streams with James until his swank boyfriend, Har- a live broadcast of the concert. ry (Jack Koenig), intervenes to force the In the end, Hersh suggests that “truth” out of them. BSO Pulse isn’t just about collab- Harry belittles Bill by saying that he orating with a band. “It’s always a plucked him out of the slums and that he great feeling when we play opening has a “slum mind.” James constantly be- classical sets and the audience con- rates his wife about the affair and suggests nects with something they may have that her actions forced him to face his own missed. It enriches them for the fu- sexuality (and his attraction to Bill). Ball is of BSO Pulse will kick off on October 19th ture.” t evocative with his silences as Bill, and it with four-time Grammy Award-winner Es- For tickets and more info visit Bsomu- isn’t hard to believe that all of the charac- peranza Spalding. sic.org/pulse. We offer a 20% off ters could fall in love with him. Koenig and BSO Pulse was created in 2015 as an discount for all area Kennedy are subtle but poignant in sug- innovative concert series designed to reach gesting their characters insecurities and out to a demographic that many institutions students with valid student ID. fears. The language and acting leave the have been struggling to reach – millenni- Tuesday-Thursday relationships open to interpretation. Do Bill als. In this series, the BSO partners with and Stella want to be the dominant part- a prominent indie artist to demonstrate the from open to 4 p.m. ners for a change or just be free them? 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the chagrin of his wife who eventually threw and King went on to become the best of him out of their house while he was con- friends, King speaking with Riggs the night sumed with his desire to challenge King, before he died.) Tennis Tempest who finally agreed to play him after he won The rest of the film’s performances are the first battle against Australian Margaret also excellent with Sarah Silverman showing Battle of the Court (Jessica McNamee), who had recent- us a different side to her usual comic persona, by Chuck Duncan nis association ly defeated King and was then the number Pullman putting an even keel on what is basi- In 1973, the world tuned in to a TV specta- – even though Sexes one women’s tennis player (and Court has cally the film’s villain, Alan Cumming’s fash- cle – a tennis match. But not any old tennis they had nothing been in the news recently for her anti-LGBT ion designer who knows exactly what’s going match, this was one for the ages, the match to even start with brings back stance in Australia as the debate over mar- on with Billie Jean and Marilyn, becoming her that would prove once and for all that men – at the risk of riage equality heats up there – and the film protector at one point, and Riseborough’s were better than women that was dubbed being tossed out the 70s in does not shy away from portraying Court’s Marilyn, a person who is open with her feel- the “Battle of the Sexes.” There were actually of the US Tennis feelings even back then). The match is set, ings, never seeming to push Billie Jean into two of these matches in 1973, although the Association with style it becomes a TV event, but who would come anything, accepting the balance between one that is the focus of the new movie Battle their competing away the victor? her husband, her career and her feelings of the Sexes was the one that was a world- Women’s Tennis While the match is the film’s fo- for Marilyn. By wide TV event (although the first one is also Association. cus, it also delves into the personal depicted in the movie). King and her teammates would trav- lives of the two protagonists, show- Billie Jean The whole event came about when ten- el the country, playing each other, and with ing Riggs’s penchant to bet on King was game nis pro Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) won the hard work of Gladys managed to get a anything and the toll it takes on his a match and was awarded $100,000. King, year of sponsorship from Virginia Slims cig- wife (played by Elizabeth Shue), however, noticed the pay disparity between arettes. And the hard work paid off as the and goes even deeper into King’s the male tennis players and the female play- tournaments began drawing huge crowds. personal life. King was married at ers, and even though she had just become a Watching from the sidelines was retired ten- the time to Larry King (not the TV champ, a subsequent match she was to play nis champ Bobby Riggs (Steve Carrell), who personality and played by Aus- in was awarding the women players only a was a bit incensed that these women weren’t tin Stowell) who supported his fraction of what the male players were play- happy with what they were being paid and wife unconditionally. But as the ing for because ... men were better and more decided he could prove once and for all that new league was forming, she exciting to watch. King and her manager the male was the superior sex. Riggs was struck up a friendship with hair Gladys Heldman (Sarah Silverman) decid- also a gambler, unable to control his urges dresser Marilyn Barnett (Andrea ed they would form their own women’s ten- and would take a bet on anything, much to Riseborough) which brought out feelings in King that she had been denying, but a romance OPENING AUGUST 31 developed in spite of herself, forcing her to balance her public life with her the end you personal life, at one point taking a toll on her are really rooting for Billie Jean and Marilyn game. (but in real life, when the two split Marilyn Emma Stone plays King to perfection, basically outed Billie Jean when she filed a expertly balancing that public and private palimony suit against her, a fact that is totally persona, a performance that is sure to gar- ignored in the film’s closing moments). ner her an Oscar nomination. 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it easier for them. It’s a bipartisan effort to get Solo Nation people to the polls. Another way Amy and I and I never recorded it. Every- end, collaborating and sharing is have done it historically, not just with regard By Gregg Shapiro thing else I can think of was An interview the best part of the musical ex- to the election, but regarding issues, we have A long time in the making, Emily Saliers’ Mur- written specifically for the solo perience. Which is why we never groups such as Amnesty International come muration Nation (Emily Saliers Music) is the album over the course of three with Emily get tired of singing a song like out and (staff a) table at the shows. We have Indigo Girl’s solo debut album. Worth the wait, years. “Closer To Fine,” and having the local queer groups doing work in the com- the 12-song album reveals a thrilling new side I’m so glad you men- Saliers opening act sing a verse or the munity, wherever the show is, come out and to Saliers, beginning with the rocking and riv- tioned Kristen Hall. There audience sings a verse. There’s (have a) table. We make announcements eting opener “Spider,” and continuing with the is an interesting Sugarland different participation all the time. from the stage about things that are going on dance break in “Serpent Love,” the moody connection on Murmuration Nation. You Music is meant to be shared. We in your community. As we know, community and rhythmic “I’m High I’m On High,” and the talked about the song “Match,” co-written love joining up with other people. Even Amy, outreach and work is critical. It can’t just be various shifts in “Hello Vietnam.” Naturally, by Kristen, an original member of Sugar- on her solo records, will tell you that she’s a about big federal issues, but what’s Saliers doesn’t forsake longtime fans, as is land. You also sing a duet on “Long Haul” collaborator and she loves her band. I loved going on in our com- evident on “Train Inside,” “Slow Day Friend” with Jennifer Nettles, who was lead vocal- working with Lyris and I learned so much from munity and “Sad One.” I spoke with Emily about the ist of Sugarland. her. I can’t wait to go out with a band. We Emily album and the state of the world in early au- Both Kristen and Jennifer came out of the just like being around other Saliers tumn 2017. Atlanta and Decatur music scene. We’re old people playing music. Gregg Shapiro: Congratulations on friends. The community has remained very Throughout your the release of Murmuration Nation, your tight over the years. Sugarland went off and career, you have also first solo album. Why was now the right exploded. We used to see them at teeny tiny found a way to include time release a solo disc? places. I knew they were going to explode social and political com- Emily Saliers: It was kind of a culmination and they did. We remained friends through mentary in your work of things. I’d been talking about it as if were the years. I love Jennifer’s voice. I made a and songs such as “OK just an idea for a long, long time. Also, what wish list of people I want to sing on my al- Corral,” “Fly,” “Spider,” Amy (Ray) and I did together, was very fulfill- bum. When I asked Jennifer, she immediately and “I’m High I’m On High” ing to me in all musical ways. But then, little agreed, which was very generous of her be- on Murmuration Nation by little I started to have a strong desire to cause she’s very busy. I didn’t know what it continue in that tradition. do something more rhythmic and groove-cen- was going to be. I just wanted her voice on Please say something about tered, which Amy and I don’t do a lot of to- the album. I had decided on “Long Haul” and the importance of including gether. Hip-hop, R&B, all the groove music she came in and did it so well, knocked it out that in your music. that has so inspired me my whole life. Then, of the park, that it became a duet. It was un- It’s not really like I’m going when I met Lyris Hung, who produced the al- deniable. Yeah, man, this is a duet [laughs], to sit down and write something bum, and she plays violin with Indigo Girls, because of Jennifer’s voice. Her presence in about a social issue. It’s more and does many things. We worked really well the studio is so positive. It’s a nice thing to like the only reason we ever wrote together on a song for a film. I started sending have old friends that record or sing with you. songs was to try and get out what her ideas for fun. She started doing little pro- They’re stamped forever on your project. I we’re feeling and thinking about. I as we duction responses in her studio. What she did don’t know how to describe that feeling, but use music and lyrics to understand build the groundswell was exactly what I couldn’t create myself in it’s one of the most gratifying feelings of the the world around me. For instance, of response to hatred, exclusion production. Basically, when I found Lyris and I whole music experience that Amy and I have there’s a lot of social issues and po- and racism, things like that. That’s another wanted to do more of a groove-centered R&B had. litically charged material on the solo album way that I will engage in my own activism. record, she agreed to produce it. From that I’m glad you brought that up. In addi- because of what’s going on in our country. I You are embarking on your first solo point on, the record was on its way. It still took tion to Jennifer, there are some other mar- can’t help it. With the situation with guns and tour. Will you be incorporating Indigo three years from the time I asked her [laughs] velous guest musicians on the album, in- religious zealotry and all those things. The Girls songs into your set along with the to the time we actually got in the studio with cluding Jonatha Brooke, Lucy Wainwright last song written for the album was “Fly” and songs from Murmuration Nation? the pledge campaign in between and all that. Roche and Sierra Hull, to name a few. It that was written right after the election. It’s a Yes. We also have beautifully filmed vid- Were all the songs on Murmuration reminded me of how you and Amy orga- result of why I write songs. Some end up be- eos by my friend filmmaker Kathlyn Moran. Nation written specifically for the album nized the legendary Suffragette Sessions ing about relationships and some are about There’s going to be video production, some or did some of them begin as Indigo Girls tour (featuring female singer/songwrit- social issues as I explore my world. still and some moving. There will be a full songs? ers). Please say something about the role With that in mind, as a musician and an band. It’s going to be a texturally dense expe- There are a couple of songs on the album of community when it comes to making activist, in what way, other than through rience. I think we’ll take a break from that and that are very old. The song “Match” I wrote music. the songs on this album, do you make do an isolated acoustic set or break down with my friend Kristen Hall. We go way back. First of all, we call ourselves a hootenan- your voice heard in terms of the 2018 and some old Indigo Girls songs and do them in a That song “Match” is kind of a shimmery pop ny band. When we were playing in the local 2020 elections? new fashion. There will definitely be that ele- song that we wrote more than 15 years ago, bars, everybody was invited up on stage. I’m going to have a group called Head- ment. We’re going to throw in a cover or two. I I’m sure. In the studio, it got transformed It was a motley crew. I have to give thanks Count go out on the road with me. They’ve won’t reveal that [laughs], but I’m very excited into what it is today. But I always knew that I and credit to our original followers, women been out a lot with Amy and me. They en- about the song that I picked. It’s from the 70s, t wanted to record it. It was always just hang- and lesbian followers, who helped us have a gage people in the voting system. They reg- of course [laughs]! We’ll mix it up like that. ing around. Another song, “Slow Down Day career. Then it was just a matter of loving to ister people if they’re not registered. They’re Friend,” was the first song I ever wrote on play with these people, these women. We’ve a great outreach group to get people involved ukulele. That was also hanging around; Amy all remained friends over the years. In the in voting. If it’s difficult for people, they make

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Not yet two years old. So, I’m happy at all. The funni- still an active parent with est question of the day my children. I have grand- followed a story he told them because they are gay or lesbian or children, too. They live all about a man who used trans are all examples of unhealthy efforts across the country, so I to work with him. He told Health at power and control. try to stay involved in their me all about this guy and Relationships are complex. Getting out lives through phone and his family, and then said, Chat of an abusive relationship is not as easy by Liz Thompson online communication. “He had five kids. Can as walking out the door. Realizing that the And, then there’s my dad. you imagine having five relationship is not healthy and is harmful My mother died almost kids?” Inside my head, I can be hard for people who were raised three years ago. Since her laughed. After raising 19 in abusive households. Abuse is their “nor- death, my father has re- children, I guess I can’t Domestic Safety mal.” Making a plan for physical and finan- quired more and more of imagine having five, but I cial safety can be overwhelming. A lack of our attention. He is exhib- honestly think he has no trust in the systems that are supposed to iting significant memory idea who he’s asking. Five October is Domestic Violence Awareness help can keep a person isolated. issues (which my brother children sounds like a walk month. Many people think of domestic vi- If you’re in an unhealthy, abusive re- ignores) and, while he has always been a The in the park on a lovely after- olence as physical brutality but it is much lationship and are looking for trustworthy little difficult, is getting crankier and crank- author, noon compared to the chaos more than that. The National Coalition help to get out of the relationship the ier as time goes on. dad, & of organizing life with 19. Against Domestic Violence defines do- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800- Dad was a strong businessman in his nephew But, this is status quo for mestic violence as “the willful intimidation, 799-7233 is a good place to start. They day. He’s always had a strong will and my dad. He doesn’t remember physical assault, battery, sexual assault, can provide referrals to local organiza- voices his opinion in a way that dares you many of my children. He hears some types and/or other abusive behavior as part of tions that are LGBTQ friendly. In Frederick to disagree with him. And God help you if of things, but he can’t hear the range of a systematic pattern of power and con- County you can call Heartly House (301- you do. He’s right, always right, and if you my voice. His conversations are awkward trol perpetrated by one intimate partner 662-8800). In Washington County you can dare to argue, he’ll explain to you how he’s at best. He lapses into complete silence against another. It includes physical vio- call Citizens Assisting and Sheltering the right. We’ve learned to live with it. and then comments on whatever crosses lence, sexual violence, threats, and emo- Abused (301-739-8975). One of the things he’s decided is that his mind. And, it doesn’t matter how out of tional abuse.” Whenever seeking help, safety is par- he’s not going to spend any additional place or inappropriate the comment might So sometimes the control is not as amount. If you feel your communications money on hearing aids. The ones he has be. obvious as a physical assault but is still are being screened, it is best to use public don’t work. He can’t keep up with one-on- He’s starting to forget to pay bills. He equally damaging. The threat of violence, services such as the library or an internet one conversations and has no chance of tells us about it, but refuses to allow us control through access to money, threats cafe to contact support. t following a conversation in a room with to help him with his finances. After all, he of outing a partner to friends, family or co- Liz Thompson, MSW, has been a case other people. insists, he’s done it perfectly well for de- workers who may be unaware of their ori- manager at the Frederick County Health This weekend, I took him to our fami- cades. And, while this sounds like a legiti- entation, telling a person no one will help Department for over eight years.

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seems to be an improvement, given that the creature is said to swoop from the sky, si- Brian’s lently carrying off its victims whose blood may or may not be drained, depending on Brain the Snallygaster’s mood; “quick ghost” just Brian George Hose doesn’t have the oomph necessary to instill fear throughout a region. Yet fear of the Snallygaster spread. It Seeking the has been seen as far west as Cumberland, MD and even parts of West Virginia. Before KSGRA is Selling the 2018 Snallygaster you assume this is an old, obscure leg- end that folks used as a boogeyman story For as long as I can remember I’ve been to keep kids in line, consider these facts: Cowboy WANTED Calendar a collector of stories. I like learning new In February and March of 1909 a series Each calendar is $20 with a portion of the proceeds going things about people, places, and of newspaper articles were things (okay, just nouns in gener- published that described en- directly to KSGRA. These would make great holiday gifts al), and it’s rare that I hear a story Maryland’s counters between residents for the cowboy in your family! that I deem completely insignifi- and the Snallygaster. The ar- cant or unworthy of remembering. infamous ticles reached Washington, Calendars can be purchased at the following places and times: That said, my love of stories is DC, and the Smithsonian In- much like an addiction: each sto- monster stitution offered a reward for Friday, November 17: 7pm-Midnight, Rowan Tree ry ups my tolerance, leaving me the hide of the Snallygaster. 633 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230 wanting more. I’ve harvested and collected It’s even said that President Teddy Roos- hundreds, thousands, of stories over the evelt, an avid hunter, considered postpon- Saturday, November 18: 8pm-Midnight, Baltimore Eagle years, always in search of a new favorite. ing an African safari in favor of hunting the That’s why I was surprised to learn that a Snallygaster in Western Maryland. 2022 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218 centuries-old story has been quietly lurk- Luckily (or sadly, depending on your ing right in front of me (or maybe above perspective) the Snallygas- Saturday, November 25: 8pm-Midnight, 704 Lounge me) my whole life. ter seems to have been lost 704 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 That story is a West- to the annals of local histo- ern Maryland legend ry. The last credible sighting Friday, December 8: 8pm-Midnight, Leons/Steampunk Alley known as the Snally- was in 1932, when a Snal- 227 W Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21201 gaster. With Hallow- lygaster crashed from the een fast approaching, sky, overcome by the fumes now seems to be the eminating from a Middletown Saturday, December 9: 8pm-Midnight, Grand Central perfect time to share moonshiner’s still during the 1001 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 the Snallygaster with last days of Prohibition. The you. Snallygaster reportedly fell If you’re new to the into the vat of moonshine, There will be a calendar signing and country night on November Snallygaster legend, just as federal agents ar- 25 at 704 Lounge in Harrisburg. Come and meet the models of you’re in for a treat. rived to destroy the still. the cowboy calendar, learn some line dancing, kick-up your heals Accounts vary, some- Deciding to literally kill two times wildly, which birds with one stone, the on the dance oor and support KSGRA. There will also be several adds to the allure of the agents used dynamite to basket raes and buckles for sale and some goat dressing. beast. It has been de- destroy the still and the scribed as a dragon-like Snallygaster inside. 2018 “Cowboy WANTED” fundraiser calendar is a fully nude male creature, half-bird and The Snallygaster has all the mak- fantasy calendar. All proceeds benet KSGRA. half-reptile, with sharp teeth, a metallic ings of a great and terrifying monster, but beak, and a single eye in the center of its not everyone sees it as such. Some be- forehead. Sometimes it is described as hav- lieve it was a condor, eagle, or another You can reserve or purchase your calendar online at: ing tentacles like an octopus – you know, in large bird that was misidentified by immi- http://www.ksgra.org addition to the dragon wings, cyclops eye, grants in a new land. Even so, how does metal beak, and razor-sharp teeth. It’s no that explain the tentacles, or the multiple wonder people were terrified of it. eye-witness accounts of the Snallygaster Some belive the Snallygaster dates attacking humans? Like any great story, back to the 1700s when the area around the legend of the Snallygaster leaves us Middletown, Maryland, in modern day Fred- wanting more, asking more questions than erick County was settled by German im- it answers. migrants. Though the name Snallygaster So, if you’re ever in Western Maryland may sound like a fictional beast, similar to and you hear a screech like a train whis- 870 Park Ave. Baltimore Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky, its name is tle or see a shadow crossing the moon, 410-539-4993 actually derived from the German schneller remember the Snallygaster and play it geist, meaning “quick ghost.” “Snallygaster” safe.t 34 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD OCTOber 13, 2017 • baltimoreoutloud.com Kobe-beef Risen like a out & ABOUT // David’s Thoughts fed phoenix from the ashes of 9/11 nightlife is located in Shinjuku Ni-chome. AiiRO Cafe is a small corner gay cafe that Tokyo | Asia’s Hub offers a welcoming atmosphere, a diverse crowd, a place to gather outside, and a Traveling to Tokyo, Ja- place to meet locals. (AiiRO Cafe also has BrightEnjoying lights, pan, is exhausting, but a bartender with a unique life story. He was Brownsvillebig city exciting. Depending on raised in Indiana, studied Japanese in un- the airline, you can ex- dergraduate school, moved to Tokyo, and pect to spend at least has lived there 15 hours on a plane. for the last When I travel abroad, World’s largest ten years with I usual go with one of no plans to my best friends, who metro area move back to lives in New York City. the US.) Leo For this trip, I travelled dazzles with Lounge is a from Baltimore to New great place for York City by Amtrak calm efficiency the gay com- and then flew on Ko- munity to relax rea Air from New York and meet locals. The drink prices are rea- to Seoul, South Korea, sonable and staff are friendly and fun. GB and then on to Tokyo, is a large video bar where the gay com- Japan. A total of 17 munity goes for drinks before clubbing. same time.) hours in the air. The Kinsmen is a gay bar with a cozy feel that Other noteworthy bars include the fol- round-trip ticket was gettable buildings, and a thriving gay area allows interaction with strangers to not feel lowing: Bar Blacknude is a gay bar that around $1,400. Tokyo is 11 hours ahead of that is filled with bars and people. awkward. The Eagle Tokyo is a small bar offers karaoke, lively entertainment, and Baltimore and you can expect jet lag. Many There are several shrines, historic pal- with awesome people. It also has a very muscular staff. Ashura Bar is a gay bar that people in Tokyo do not speak English, but aces, and stunning temples. Tokyo is open 24 hours on the weekend. many do understand it a little. has beautiful sites and landmarks. Bar Prop is a new gay bar that Tokyo has about 14 million people (a The Meiji Shrine, erected in 1926 just opened in August 2017. It is little odd that I did not see any pregnant and dedicated to the Emperor and trying to make a name for itself by women!) and it’s the largest metropolitan Empress of Japan, is a famous land- offering strong drinks and a wel- economy in the world. It is a major interna- mark. Shinto shrines are around the coming environment for foreign- tional finance center. Its architecture has city – structures with significance ers. Members Yui is a gay bar changed twice in the past century with the to the ancient Japanese religion. for bears that like to sing. It is a Senso-Ji and Sho- famous karaoke bar. Kitsune is a Peace, fuku-ji are also famous gay friendly sushi bar and restau- man and beautiful historic rant that offers creative dishes. sites. A great place Home is a gay neighborhood bar to do some souvenir that offers locals and foreigners Times Square – shopping is Nakamise a place to relax and drink. Final- eputedly the very Shopping Street. You ly, Keivi is a gay bar that mixes intergalactic belly Chinese culture with Japanese button! can also enjoy a sce- nic view of the Tokyo culture. Bay. Tokyo has something for ev- Tokyo has the Sk- eryone. If you have vacation time ytree, which, at 2,080 feet, unique and famous large wall painting that in the fall or just want to get away for the is the world’s tallest tower. displays two guys holding each other. (Tao holiday season, Tokyo is a great place to (The world’s tallest structure Tao, a friendly and cute bartender at the visit. t is Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which Eagle, also has a unique stands at 2,717 feet.) The life story. He is from Chi- A lotta city Skytree has na, speaks an enormous English, Jap- circular deck anese, and that features Mandarin windows Chinese. He 1923 Great Kanto earthquake and World on all sides, allowing a moved to To- War II. Tokyo has evolved to include beauti- 360-degree view of Tokyo. kyo without ful skyscrapers, neat box buildings, myriad Other buildings in Tokyo speaking Jap- flashing signs, vending machines on every that are unique include anese just to street corner, public transport that runs on the Nakagin Capsule, To- attend a uni- time, and large pedestrian walkways. Most kyo Tower, Midtown Tower, versity. He important, however, is that Tokyo is safe and Mode Gakuen Cocoon learned En- and clean. When visiting Tokyo, there are Tower. glish and Jap- several must see tourist attractions, unfor- Tokyo’s main gay anese at the

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ever become incapacitated. Without a Pow- er of Attorney, it could be necessary for a loved one to become your legal guardian above. Say you decide to transfer your The Law through a court proceeding. Guardianships The Law inheritance into the joint account. Many usually require letters of certification from would think that $10,000 of the balance of & You & You their joint account would remain non-mar- Lee Carpenter two health care professionals who have examined you, as well as an attorney to Atty. Valerie E. Anias ital since it was clearly from their inheri- represent both you and the person seeking tance. Wrong. The moment those monies to become your guardian. The process is were comingled, all of that money became Peace of Mind expensive and time-consuming, and with a Pre-nups, marital property. Durable Power of Attorney, it can be avoid- Why is this important? Because when for Troubled Times ed altogether. , & parties get divorced the issues of what is Failing to prepare an Advance Health Post-nups and what isn’t marital property becomes In the Victorian era, death was almost fash- Care Directive can also lead to unfortunate inflamed. The person who received the ionable. Funerals were well-attended and results. Your next of kin would be authorized Marital Property inheritance in the above example would even rivaled weddings in their splendor and to make medical decisions on your behalf, argue that the inheritance was expense. Department stores offered an ar- regardless of who this person might be. It When couples get divorced intended for them. The person ray of luxury clothing for grieving mothers could be a spouse, but for a single person, they are required to iden- A guide who shares the account with and widows. Black fabrics were reserved it could be an estranged family member tify marital property and their spouse who just received a for those in deep who is suddenly re- non-marital property. Many to the big inheritance will argue that the mourning. Then “Today, people are sponsible for making individuals don’t know what money is now marital. shades of gray and life-and-death deci- makes property marital and perplexed So, what do you do? One of mauve were mixed in living longer than ever, sions on your behalf. therefore, how they may un- two things: 1) keep non-marital as one felt able to re- Without an Ad- intentionally make a non-mar- property separate or 2) enter into join society. If death and as a consequence, vance Health Care ital asset marital. a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and wasn’t celebrated, death is considerably Directive, it’s not un- Maryland defines marital property as define what each of you will maintain as it was at least taken common for multiple any property – no matter how titled – ac- non-marital property. The former option is very seriously. less in vogue.” people to have this quired by one or both parties during the simple – don’t comingle. In practice, how- But then our Vic- decision-making au- marriage. Individuals mistakenly believe ever, you may find yourself accidentally torian cousins were closer to death than we thority. For example, if your next of kin was that if the property, personal or real es- mixing these monies. The second option is are today. The average person didn’t live to a group of siblings, they may argue among tate, is in their sole name it means that it far more efficient. see his 50th birthday, and over three-quar- themselves as to what sort of medical care is not marital – not true. By virtue of being There is a misconceived notion that ters of all deaths occurred in children under you should receive. Some could remember married, what’s theirs is yours and what’s asking for a prenuptial agreement or dis- the age of five. you as a fighter who would want to try ev- yours is theirs. cussing it in some way implies distrust or Today, people are living longer than ery possible treatment before giving up, and Non-marital property is any proper- concern over your relationship. This isn’t ever, and as a consequence, death is con- others might feel that you should be kept ty which was acquired prior to marriage. true! There are a significant number of ben- siderably less in vogue. Improvements in comfortable and not be allowed to suffer. There are also some ways to acquire efits to obtaining a prenuptial agreement, medical care, diet, and occupational safety An even worse outcome can occur when non-mari- or post- have prolonged life, but they have done little someone fails to prepare a will. It’s tempting tal property nuptial to combat the new threats to our existence. to think that the “right people” would inherit during your agree- The perils of hurricanes and other natural when someone dies without a will. But the marriage. ment if disasters, and the terrors of shootings and rules of inheritance provide only a portion of These in- you’re other random acts of violence, can be suf- the estate to a surviving spouse, and noth- clude an in- already ficient cause to worry about what might lie ing at all to an unmarried partner. heritance, a married. ahead. The Victorians knew that funerals were gift from a You and In times like these, peace of mind for the living, and they made the most of third person, your comes from taking care to control the things them. Also for the living are the wills and an agree- spouse you can. Being prepared for the unexpect- other documents that provide for the people ment be- can enter ed means setting aside money for an emer- left behind when someone dies. This legal tween you an agree- gency, having health and life insurance, paperwork will ensure that your loved ones and your ment and and even planning for your own disability or are taken care of if something ever happens spouse stat- list what death. to you. And it will give you with the peace of ing what proper- This last item can be the most challeng- mind that comes from knowing that you’re is or is not ty will be ing to consider. It means thinking about prepared for whatever lies ahead. t marital, or any monies which were received marital and what will not. In either case, what would happen if you couldn’t manage Lee Carpenter is an associate attorney through any of the above means. For ex- the agreement may identify what is and is your own finances or health care. Someone at the law firm of Semmes, Bowen & Sem- ample, if your parent passes and leaves not marital property, each parties’ rights should be put in charge of these essential mes and can be reached at 410-576-4729 you $10,000, you can put that money into in the event of death or divorce, prede- responsibilities under a Durable Power of or [email protected]. Learn more a bank account in your sole name and still termine rights and obligations for spousal Attorney and an Advance Health Care Di- about LGBT estate planning at Mdlgbtes- have that remain non-marital property. support, inheritance, and more. In addi- rective. tateplanning.com. This article is intended How does non-marital property then tion, the agreement will have a complete Armed with these documents, your to provide general information, not specific become marital property? When you com- financial disclosure including each spous- spouse, partner, or someone else you trust legal advice. ingle the property. Take the example of es’ assets, liabilities, and income. t can look out for your best interests if you receiving a $10,000 inheritance described

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aliens), section 277 (relating to aiding or (“SJIS”). Does this mean that the person ask- reason to believe must be based on reason- assisting certain aliens to enter the US), or ing for such relief must have a criminal con- able, substantial, and probative evidence).” section 278 (relating to importation of alien for viction for actions which are included in the The “probable cause” standard is usually The Law immoral purpose). definition of a “criminal gang” or is just a sus- defined a reasonable ground for supposing (iii) A crime of violence (as defined in sec- picion that they are involved in such actions that a criminal charge is well-founded and of- & You tion 16 of title 18, US Code). enough? What does “reason to believe” mean ten applies to requests for search warrants. In Linda A. Dominguez (iv) A crime involving obstruction of justice, under the law? The Court of Appeals for the other words, would a reasonable person be- tampering with, or retaliating against a wit- Fifth Circuit has talked about what the phrase lieve that a crime has been or is being com- ness, victim, or informant, or burglary. “reason to believe” means in Cuevas v. Hold- mitted and the law enforcement officer should What is a (v) Any conduct punishable under section er. In that 2013 case, the court said: “We have be granted a search warrant to gather more 1028 or 1029 of title 18, US Code (relating to no difficulty... in joining other circuits that have evidence? fraud and related activity in connection with held that a conviction is not required to meet As you can see, the language that Con- Criminal Gang? identification documents or access devices), this standard.” However, the Fifth Circuit did gress wants to use looks dangerous if applied sections 1581 through 1594 of such title (re- find that there must be evidence underlying to people that only want to help persons in the While everyone has been watching the series lating to peonage, slavery and trafficking in the “reason to believe”: “The First Circuit [has] US with medical or housing issues or possibly of tweets since January 20th, Congress has persons), section 1952 of such title (relating to ... intimated that this standard is equivalent to even representing them before a court of law. been working quietly to change certain lan- interstate and foreign travel or transportation in the probable cause standard. … Conversely, We must look closely at what is happening guage with the hope of a presidential signa- aid of racketeering enterprises), section 1956 the Ninth Circuit requires a showing greater quietly in the corners of Congress while head- ture to make them new law. So far, there is no of such title (relating to the laundering of mon- than mere probable cause. ... (holding that a lines are blaring out the latest twitter storm. t new law in place but the bills etary instruments), section 1957 being proposed are scary to of such title (relating to engag- think about. A draconian ing in monetary transactions in One of them is Senate property derived from specified Bill 52, “To make aliens Senate bill aims unlawful activity), or sections associated with a criminal 2312 through 2315 of such title gang inadmissible, deport- at overreach (relating to interstate transpor- able, and ineligible for vari- tation of stolen motor vehicles ous forms of relief.” A glance to attack or stolen property). at the title would cause (vi) A conspiracy to commit someone to say, “Sure! We immigrants and an offense described in claus- do not want criminal gang es (i) through (v). members in the US!” How- allies (C) Notwithstanding any ever, the definition of a criminal gang is a bit other provision of law (including any effective of a problem. Senate Bill 52 would change 8 date), the term ‘criminal gang’ applies regard- U.S.C. §1101(a) to include the following lan- less of whether the conduct occurred before, guage: on, or after the date of the enactment of this (53) (A) The term “criminal gang” paragraph. means an ongoing group, club, organi- (Emphasis supplied by author). zation, or association of five or more per- The first problem is the definition of what sons – is a criminal gang. What is to stop the federal (i) (I) that has as one of its primary pur- government from finding that a church or even poses the commission of one or more of the a law firm is a criminal gang if there are five criminal offenses described in subparagraph or more persons in the group? Many church- (B); and es give assistance to people in the immigrant (II) the members of which engage, or community whether or not they are legally in have engaged within the past five years, in the US. Law firms give legal advice to clients a continuing series of offenses described in that need assistance. Some of those peo- subparagraph (B); or ple could be gang members or former gang (ii) that has been designated as a crimi- members or somehow associated with gang nal gang under section 220 by the Secretary members (like family members). Will there of Homeland Security, in consultation with the be repercussions for those members of the Attorney General, or by the Secretary of State. church or law firm who are not US citizens? (B) The offenses described in this subpara- How much must such a member do to qualify graph, whether in violation of Federal or State as a person who assists in the “harboring” or law or foreign law and regardless of whether conspiracy to assist someone deemed to be the offenses occurred before, on, or after the a criminal gang member? date of the enactment of this paragraph, are Senate Bill 52 states that no one whom the following: the Attorney General or Secretary of the De- (i) A ‘felony drug offense’ (as defined in partment of Homeland Security “has a reason section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act to believe” meets the definition of a criminal (21 U.S.C. 802)). gang member will be eligible, as a matter of (ii) An offense under section 274 (re- law, for asylum, temporary protected status lating to bringing in and harboring certain (“TPS”), or special juvenile immigrant status

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sensitive to being on the “outside” or not being included, and the good thing is that Drinkery Mid-Atlantic in leather you can sort of always find that Drinkery niche that belongs to you. Mondays If you could wave a magic wand and TheThe LittleLittle CoCorrnerner BarBar withwith aa GreatGreat BigBig HeHeartart!! Alex ‘Bear’ Conley change something about the leather community right now, what would it be? 205205 WestWest ReadRead StreetStreet “Corner“Corner ofof ReadRead andand Park”Park” I wish there was a sorting hat for fam- ilies. Leather – or chosen families – can 410-225-3100410-225-3100 •• ATMATM AvailableAvailable Meet Leather be integral of your leather experience and if you want to be part of one, you should Fox get that chance. But which one? Bring on the sorting hat. No worrying about accep- Our newest Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman, tance, or who belongs where, we would all Leather Fox, is right in this paper’s back- be sorted by some random fact about our- yard! I met her at a few different events selves (music choice, perhaps?) and then and enjoyed her com- coalesce instantly and poof a pany immensely. group of people that are al- Foxy She’s highly involved ladies ways here for you. with one of my favor- Tell me a cool fact ite clubs in the region about the city you current- (or anywhere really), ly live in. the Mid-Atlantic Girls Baltimore is called of Leather, and though “Charm City” not because we we didn’t speak much are charming but because I always enjoyed the the visitor bureau did a pro- interactions we did motion of a charm bracelet have. She always with different charms from seemed up for vol- different tourist spots. We unteering and added are literally not charming. Se- a positive presence, riously. But, really, I want one plus she helps run a of those charm bracelets but sex and BDSM blog, the are so hard to find. HHAPPYAPPY HOURHOUR “The Black Pome- What is the guiltiest granate.” I can’t wait pleasure that you will ad- to see all that she ac- mit publicly? complishes! I know her first bar night at I am a total Fangirl. I did the gateway 44 p.m.p.m. toto 88 p.m.p.m. Baltimore Eagle is currently scheduled for drug, “Supernatural” like they all do. Then November – be on the lookout. moved on to so many other wonderful Alex ‘Bear’ Conley: Where did you things – Marvel movies, “Dr Who,” Lord of grow up? the Rings, “Game of Thrones,” Harry Pot- 2-in-12-in-1 RAILRAIL && Leather Fox: When people ask this, I ter. But do not get me started on “Hanni- always say I’m from Louisville. But actual- bal” (the TV series), I’m a total Fannibal ly, I was born in southern Indiana, in what and will talk your ear off. Then eat it. was essentially a bedroom community for They say the best things in life are DomesticDomestic BeerBeer Louisville. I did graduate a high school in free. What is a free thing that brings you Louisville, so yeah, Kentucky is my home. great joy? My grandparents are from the hills of Ken- Good food. Just really good food, at tucky and I still try to celebrate Derby day a table with people who want you to be each year. there. Food is love. Do peanut butter and bananas go to- Free form time! What is a message BACKBACK BARBAR OPENOPEN gether? you would really like to share with all If that’s your thing, then go for it. But I the people reading this? shudder at the thought. Be aware of who is in the room. Last FRIDAYFRIDAY && SATURDAYSATURDAY What’s your favorite thing about the weekend, I had an experience where some- leather community? one got on stage and talked about inclusion There’s a place for everyone who wants and leather and all of that. Then came off to be here. Really. For my title year, I will stage and literally ignored everyone else UntilUntil 1:301:30 a.m.a.m. be launching a project called #YouBelong- who wasn’t in their circle. Like, what, what, Here, where I will be trying to raise the vis- what are doing? I get that in the community ibility of leather for other LGBT / kinky peo- there are long relationships that predate my withwith KaraokeKaraoke ple and I want people to know that there is time or your time, but be aware that inclu- a place at the table for them. I am hyper sion is an ongoing action. Do it always. t

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out. All summer Sir Steve and I talked about going to Las Vegas for a week Leather to celebrate his birthday Line in early October. We had Rodney Burger not made reservations yet and on September 1st I re- ceived an email from long- Start time contest coordinator for the Mr. Eagle NYC Contest Vern Stewart inviting me to Spreading be a judge this year. How does one say no to an hon- or like that? So we skipped the ! Las Vegas and made hotel reservations in NYC. Had Joseph Macchia, a talent booker from Mas- we gone to Las Vegas we peth, New York, in the borough of Queens, would have been there on took home the title of Mr. Eagle NYC 2018 October 1st during the mass at the annual contest held on Saturday, Oc- shooting. tober 7th at New York City’s iconic leather Joining me at the judge’s bar. First runner-up was Johnny Quesada, table were Mr. Eagle NYC a photographer from New York City, and 2017 John-John Punki, Mr. second runner-up was awarded to Dwayne Fire Island 2001 Bruce Mi- Townsend, an actor, model, and aerobics chael Gelbert, Mr. DC Eagle instructor, as well from the Big Apple. Also 2017 Grey Onyx, and Mr. competing were Damien Basile, Darius Connecticut Leather 2005 Mr. Eagle “Dax” Fox, and Mike Chapman. George Peet. What a wonderful change of contestants It’s fortuitous sometimes how life turns pace to have more contestants than judg- ca 2015 Doc Hoskins was upstairs working es. as den daddy and helping the contestants The weekend began on views were scheduled and conducted. In- with their quick changes. John-John be- Mr. Eagle NYC Friday, October 6th with a stead of having them in the morning and gan his stepdown speech with a moment 2018 winner Joseph meet and greet at the bar. having to return to the bar in the evening of silence for all the lives lost in the recent Macchia This was an old-school for the contest, the interviews were sched- disasters in Texas, Florida, Las Vegas, and meet-and-greet during uled right before the contest and we were his homeland Puerto Rico. He urged the which each of the six con- provided with a delicious meal between the audience to find their strength and stat- testants made sure that they interviews and the contest. Also Mr. Eagle ed, “We all have a power inside of us. Tap came up to each judge, in- NYC 2006 Christopher Andre served as into that power and expose it.” It all went troduced themselves, and tally master and timed the interviews to so smoothly and quickly. The contest was had a conversation. Later in make sure that they were no longer than over in a New York minute and we had the evening as the bar start- 12 minutes each. sashed Mr. Eagle NYC 2018 with lots of ed to fill up Mr. Eagle NYC By 10 pm when the contest started time to enjoy the rest of the evening. 2004 Brian Kent, who was the bar was packed like Times Square on On Sunday afternoon Eagle NYC bar emceeing this contest for the New Year’s Eve. There was free admission owner Derek Danton hosted a brunch at tenth time, brought the con- for the contest and the bar did not have Elmo Restaurant (156 7th Avenue) for the testants and judges onto the a cover charge. The six contestants were new Mr. Eagle NYC, judges, and contest bar’s small stage and intro- judged on bar wear, jockstrap / physique staff. Elmo was hopping and appeared to duced them to the crowd. At (with an onstage question), and formal be the LGBT brunch place to see and be that time the contestants also leather / speech. Each judge had written seen. Plus the food was fantastic. drew their contestant num- and sent in three fun questions to be used Mr. Eagle NYC 2018 Joseph Macchia bers. (Later in the evening as doing the contest. The contestants drew will be representing the great Eagle NYC I was enjoying a beverage at questions, but the emcee rejected some of bar and the beautiful New York City leather the Eagle’s rooftop bar a cute the questions for not being funny or clever community in Chicago in May at the Inter- young man told me that the enough. I was really thrilled that all three national Mr. Leather 2018 Contest. What introductions made him want of my questions got used onstage and got a thrill to help with this tradition. Come to to come back on Saturday for a good audience reaction. Each contestant NYC and enjoy the Eagle NYC bar (554 the contest. Thank you. That was very different and brought something West 28th Street) and check out their very is exactly why the meet and to the table. There was no filler entertain- detailed website at Eaglenyc.com. It even greet was traditionally done ment and the contest even with an inter- gives the history of the bar. What a fantas- that way.) mission was over in about an hour. For the tic place. The leather community is alive I was also extremely 15th year Susan Weinstein provided the and well in New York City. Help me spread pleased with how the inter- ASL interpretation. Drummer North Ameri- the news. t

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