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GENC0002_SFlaGayNews_10x10.75_Sprd.indd 1-2 01.06.201612/4/15 4:12 • PM 3 Brief Summary of Patient Information What is GENVOYA? What should I tell my healthcare provider before What are the possible side effects of GENVOYA? taking GENVOYA? about GENVOYA GENVOYA is a prescription medicine that is used without other HIV-1 medicines to GENVOYA may cause serious side effects, including: GENVOYA (jen-VOY-uh) treat HIV-1 in people 12 years of age and older: Before taking GENVOYA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • See “What is the most important information I should know about (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) tablets • who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or • have liver problems including hepatitis B infection GENVOYA?” Important: Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should • to replace their current HIV-1 medicines in people who have been on the same HIV-1 • have kidney or bone problems • Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 medicine. These not be taken with GENVOYA. medicines for at least 6 months, have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (“viral load”) have any other medical conditions changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo • hump”), breast, and around the middle of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the There may be new information about GENVOYA. This information is only a summary and that is less than 50 copies/mL, and have never failed past HIV-1 treatment are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if GENVOYA can harm • legs, arms and face may also happen. The exact cause and long-term health does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS. your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while effects of these conditions are not known. or treatment. GENVOYA contains the prescription medicines elvitegravir (VITEKTA®), cobicistat taking GENVOYA. ® ® Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can (TYBOST ), emtricitabine (EMTRIVA ) and tenofovir alafenamide. Pregnancy registry: there is a pregnancy registry for women who take HIV-1 • What is the most important information I should know happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get It is not known if GENVOYA is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about GENVOYA? stronger and begin to fi ght infections that have been hidden in your body for a about the health of you and your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about When used to treat HIV-1 infection, GENVOYA may: long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new how you can take part in this registry. GENVOYA can cause serious side effects, including: • Reduce the amount of HIV-1 in your blood. symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine. • Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take GENVOYA. This is called “viral load”. • Your healthcare Lactic acidosis may happen in some people who take GENVOYA. Lactic acidosis is a • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Increase the number of CD4+ (T) cells in your blood that help fi ght off other infections. – You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys before you start serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify Reducing the amount of HIV-1 and increasing the CD4+ (T) cells in your blood may help to your baby. early, because the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. Call and while you are taking GENVOYA. Your healthcare provider may tell you to stop improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or getting infections – At least one of the medicines in GENVOYA can pass to your baby in your breast taking GENVOYA if you develop new or worse kidney problems. your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms, that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). milk. It is not known if the other medicines in GENVOYA can pass into your which could be signs of lactic acidosis: • Bone problems can happen in some people who take GENVOYA. Bone problems GENVOYA does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV-1 breast milk. may include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your • feel very weak or tired therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses. – Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bones. • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others: Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including The most common side effect of GENVOYA is nausea. • have trouble breathing • Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment. prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fl uids on them, like medicines may affect how GENVOYA works. does not go away. • Some medicines may interact with GENVOYA. Keep a list of your medicines and show • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs toothbrushes and razor blades. • These are not all the possible side effects of GENVOYA. For more information, • feel dizzy or lightheaded Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. • You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that • have a fast or irregular heartbeat a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, • • Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. vaginal secretions, or blood. interact with GENVOYA. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems may happen in people who take Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing • Do not start a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. GENVOYA. In some cases, these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become HIV-1 to other people. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take GENVOYA with large and you may develop fat in your liver. General information about the safe and effective use other medicines. of GENVOYA. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any Who should not take GENVOYA? of the following symptoms of liver problems: How should I take GENVOYA? Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) Do not take GENVOYA if you also take a medicine that contains: Information leafl et. Do not use GENVOYA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) • Take GENVOYA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. GENVOYA is Do not give GENVOYA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. • dark “tea-colored” urine • taken by itself (not with other HIV-1 medicines) to treat HIV-1 infection. carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, Tegretol-XR®, Teril®) It may harm them. • light-colored bowel movements (stools) • GENVOYA is usually taken 1 time each day. • loss of appetite for several days or longer cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) • This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about GENVOYA. • Take GENVOYA with food. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask • nausea ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45®, • • ® If you need to take a medicine for indigestion (antacid) that contains aluminum and your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about GENVOYA that is • stomach pain Migranal ), ergotamine tartrate • (Cafergot®, Migergot®, Ergostat®, Medihaler Ergotamine®, Wigraine®, Wigrettes®), magnesium hydroxide or calcium carbonate during treatment with GENVOYA, take written for health professionals. • You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are and methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate®, Methergine®) it at least 2 hours before or after you take GENVOYA. For more information, call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.GENVOYA.com. female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking GENVOYA for a long time. lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) • Do not change your dose or stop taking GENVOYA without fi rst talking with your Keep GENVOYA and all medicines out of reach of children. • healthcare provider. Stay under a healthcare provider’s care when taking GENVOYA. midazolam, when taken by mouth • Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. GENVOYA is not for use to treat chronic hepatitis B • Do not miss a dose of GENVOYA. Issued: November 2015 virus (HBV). If you have HBV infection and take GENVOYA, your HBV may get worse (fl are- phenobarbital (Luminal®) • • If you take too much GENVOYA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest up) if you stop taking GENVOYA. A “fl are-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns ® ® • • phenytoin (Dilantin , Phenytek ) hospital emergency room right away. in a worse way than before. ® • pimozide (Orap ) When your GENVOYA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare • Do not run out of GENVOYA. Refi ll your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®, Rimactane®) • before your GENVOYA is all gone. • provider or pharmacy. This is very important because the amount of virus in your sildenafi l (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. The virus • Do not stop taking GENVOYA without fi rst talking to your healthcare provider. • • simvastatin (Simcor®, Vytorin®, Zocor®) may develop resistance to GENVOYA and become harder to treat. • If you stop taking GENVOYA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health triazolam (Halcion®) EMTRIVA, GENVOYA, the GENVOYA Logo, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, GSI, TYBOST, and often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection. • the herb St. John’s wort or a product that contains St. John’s wort VITEKTA are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have • marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. after you stop taking GENVOYA. © 2015 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. GENC0002 11/15

4 GENC0002_SFlaGayNews_10x10.75_Sprd.indd• 01.06.2016 3-4 12/4/15 4:13 PM Brief Summary of Patient Information What is GENVOYA? What should I tell my healthcare provider before What are the possible side effects of GENVOYA? taking GENVOYA? about GENVOYA GENVOYA is a prescription medicine that is used without other HIV-1 medicines to GENVOYA may cause serious side effects, including: GENVOYA (jen-VOY-uh) treat HIV-1 in people 12 years of age and older: Before taking GENVOYA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • See “What is the most important information I should know about (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) tablets • who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or • have liver problems including hepatitis B infection GENVOYA?” Important: Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should • to replace their current HIV-1 medicines in people who have been on the same HIV-1 • have kidney or bone problems • Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 medicine. These not be taken with GENVOYA. medicines for at least 6 months, have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (“viral load”) have any other medical conditions changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo • hump”), breast, and around the middle of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the There may be new information about GENVOYA. This information is only a summary and that is less than 50 copies/mL, and have never failed past HIV-1 treatment are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if GENVOYA can harm • legs, arms and face may also happen. The exact cause and long-term health does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS. your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while effects of these conditions are not known. or treatment. GENVOYA contains the prescription medicines elvitegravir (VITEKTA®), cobicistat taking GENVOYA. ® ® Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can (TYBOST ), emtricitabine (EMTRIVA ) and tenofovir alafenamide. Pregnancy registry: there is a pregnancy registry for women who take HIV-1 • What is the most important information I should know happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get It is not known if GENVOYA is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about GENVOYA? stronger and begin to fi ght infections that have been hidden in your body for a about the health of you and your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about When used to treat HIV-1 infection, GENVOYA may: long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having any new how you can take part in this registry. GENVOYA can cause serious side effects, including: • Reduce the amount of HIV-1 in your blood. symptoms after starting your HIV-1 medicine. • Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take GENVOYA. This is called “viral load”. • Your healthcare Lactic acidosis may happen in some people who take GENVOYA. Lactic acidosis is a • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Increase the number of CD4+ (T) cells in your blood that help fi ght off other infections. – You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys before you start serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify Reducing the amount of HIV-1 and increasing the CD4+ (T) cells in your blood may help to your baby. early, because the symptoms could seem like symptoms of other health problems. Call and while you are taking GENVOYA. Your healthcare provider may tell you to stop improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or getting infections – At least one of the medicines in GENVOYA can pass to your baby in your breast taking GENVOYA if you develop new or worse kidney problems. your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms, that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). milk. It is not known if the other medicines in GENVOYA can pass into your which could be signs of lactic acidosis: • Bone problems can happen in some people who take GENVOYA. Bone problems GENVOYA does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV-1 breast milk. may include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your • feel very weak or tired therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses. – Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. healthcare provider may need to do tests to check your bones. • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others: Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including The most common side effect of GENVOYA is nausea. • have trouble breathing • Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment. prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fl uids on them, like medicines may affect how GENVOYA works. does not go away. • Some medicines may interact with GENVOYA. Keep a list of your medicines and show • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs toothbrushes and razor blades. • These are not all the possible side effects of GENVOYA. For more information, • feel dizzy or lightheaded Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. • You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that • have a fast or irregular heartbeat a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, • • Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. vaginal secretions, or blood. interact with GENVOYA. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems may happen in people who take Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing • Do not start a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. GENVOYA. In some cases, these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become HIV-1 to other people. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take GENVOYA with large and you may develop fat in your liver. General information about the safe and effective use other medicines. of GENVOYA. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any Who should not take GENVOYA? of the following symptoms of liver problems: How should I take GENVOYA? Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) Do not take GENVOYA if you also take a medicine that contains: Information leafl et. Do not use GENVOYA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) • Take GENVOYA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. GENVOYA is Do not give GENVOYA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. • dark “tea-colored” urine • taken by itself (not with other HIV-1 medicines) to treat HIV-1 infection. carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, Tegretol-XR®, Teril®) It may harm them. • light-colored bowel movements (stools) • GENVOYA is usually taken 1 time each day. • loss of appetite for several days or longer cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) • This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about GENVOYA. • Take GENVOYA with food. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask • nausea ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E. 45®, • • ® If you need to take a medicine for indigestion (antacid) that contains aluminum and your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about GENVOYA that is • stomach pain Migranal ), ergotamine tartrate • (Cafergot®, Migergot®, Ergostat®, Medihaler Ergotamine®, Wigraine®, Wigrettes®), magnesium hydroxide or calcium carbonate during treatment with GENVOYA, take written for health professionals. • You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are and methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate®, Methergine®) it at least 2 hours before or after you take GENVOYA. For more information, call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.GENVOYA.com. female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking GENVOYA for a long time. lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) • Do not change your dose or stop taking GENVOYA without fi rst talking with your Keep GENVOYA and all medicines out of reach of children. • healthcare provider. Stay under a healthcare provider’s care when taking GENVOYA. midazolam, when taken by mouth • Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. GENVOYA is not for use to treat chronic hepatitis B • Do not miss a dose of GENVOYA. Issued: November 2015 virus (HBV). If you have HBV infection and take GENVOYA, your HBV may get worse (fl are- phenobarbital (Luminal®) • • If you take too much GENVOYA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest up) if you stop taking GENVOYA. A “fl are-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns ® ® • • phenytoin (Dilantin , Phenytek ) hospital emergency room right away. in a worse way than before. ® • pimozide (Orap ) When your GENVOYA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare • Do not run out of GENVOYA. Refi ll your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®, Rimactane®) • before your GENVOYA is all gone. • provider or pharmacy. This is very important because the amount of virus in your sildenafi l (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. The virus • Do not stop taking GENVOYA without fi rst talking to your healthcare provider. • • simvastatin (Simcor®, Vytorin®, Zocor®) may develop resistance to GENVOYA and become harder to treat. • If you stop taking GENVOYA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health triazolam (Halcion®) EMTRIVA, GENVOYA, the GENVOYA Logo, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, GSI, TYBOST, and often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection. • the herb St. John’s wort or a product that contains St. John’s wort VITEKTA are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have • marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. after you stop taking GENVOYA. © 2015 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. GENC0002 11/15

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Photo: Facebook. Ken Kelley Jury Verdict Awards Thousands to Man Injured At ‘Stable’ Bar John McDonald

local gay country and western bar is in 2014,” Kelley wrote in an email. He noted now on the hook for that a Broward Sheriff’s Office investigation A monetary damages after a jury last cleared his bouncer, who he refused to month found the bar responsible for injuries identify, telling SFGN “I determined the relating to a 2011 incident. incident was a non-issue and elected to not Jeffrey Dinsmore, 35, said he was pushed to defend the case. End of story." the ground where he hit his head and suffered That however was not the case for a concussion at the now closed Stable bar in Dinsmore’s attorney, Scott M. Behren of Fort Lauderdale. He claimed that he missed Weston. He nevertheless proceeded to trial three months of work due to a medically on the issue of damages and secured the diagnosed post-concussion syndrome. verdict last week against Scandals, the parent Consequently, Dinsmore sued Stable’s corporation of the Stable. owner, Scandals Bar & Lounge, for failing to In August of 2015, the Stable, located at 205 properly train, supervise or interview staff. E. Oakland Park Blvd., closed and merged its The company elected not to defend the case, operations with Scandals Saloon, located at and the court issued a default judgment, for 3073 NE 6th Avenue in Wilton Manors. failing to contest the claim. On December Kelley declined to say if the bouncer is still 30, 2015, a Broward County jury awarded employed by his company. Instead, he told Dinsmore $39,787 in damages. SFGN that it “must be desperately searching SFGN contacted Ken Kelley, owner of for news to fill the pages of your publication Scandals, for a response. if you feel this story has any merit or is “The Stable had liability insurance but newsworthy…it is tabloid journalism at its the insurance carrier filed for receivership worst.”

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Popular gay & lesbian radio duo derek and romaine return

(EDGE) After twelve years as a popular gay/lesbian Patterson, known nationally for her LGBT activism duo on satellite radio, Derek Hartley and Romaine before transitioning to radio show host, "We have all Patterson will launch a new streaming service on become like a family over the years and we have to Monday, January 4, 2016. DNR 2.0 will feature a live keep the family together!" two hour broadcast each weekday at 2 p.m. PT/5 The new streaming service coincides with a re- p.m. ET available by subscription through their launch of their website with an emphasis on building website www.DerekAndRomaine.com. Past shows community, familiar territory for the duo. Prior to will continue to stream throughout the day and be joining the world of radio, Derek Hartley developed available in a download archive on the site. content around online communities in the 1990s "After more than a decade together, Romaine and at America Online and early LGBT media venture I are excited to launch this new adventure together," PlanetOut, while Romaine Patterson worked for the says Derek Hartley, an author and columnist who fi rst media watchdog GLAAD. joined Romaine Patterson on air in April 2003. "We've In addition to the new show, Derek and Romaine been together so long it feels more like a marriage will continue the DNR Cruise, the successful group than a working relationship and creating this new travel venture they launched together in 2013. Their show has almost been like renewing our vows." fi fth cruise leaves from Seattle for Alaska on August "We are doing this new show because our longtime 28, 2016 and a sixth cruise in February 2017 will be listeners really demanded it," added Romaine announced next month. Photo: Facebook.

Though the story has been picked up by a number alt Lake City's 1st Openly Gay SIS Reportedly Kills Teen for Being of media outlets, the Daily Mail writes it could not Mayor to be Sworn In Monday Gay "independently verify these claims." Nevertheless, this S(AP) Former Utah lawmaker Jackie Biskupski will be sworn I (Edge Media) Members of the Islamic militant group ISIS isn't the fi rst time ISIS was reported to kill men accused in Monday as the mayor of Salt Lake City, becoming the fi rst accused a young teen of being gay and reportedly killed of being gay by throwing them off the roofs of buildings. openly gay person to hold the offi ce. him by throwing him off the roof of a building, but spared Similar incidents have been occurring for some time now. The 49-year-old is no stranger to making history in the the life of a commander who allegedly raped the victim, state. In 1998, she became Utah's fi rst openly gay lawmaker. according to a report by ARA News, a Syr ian independent She served in the state House of Representatives until press agency. 2011. Since then, she has worked in the Salt Lake County The 15-year-old boy was sentenced to death by being Sheriff 's offi ce. pushed off a high building in Deir Ezzor province in Syria. Biskupski defeated two-term incumbent mayor Ralph The report claims the ISIS commander who allegedly raped Becker in November by winning 52 percent of the vote in the the victim is believed to be Abu Zaid al-Jazrawi, who has state's liberal capital city. appeared in a propaganda video showing child soldiers She will take the oath of offi ce around noon. executing prisoners in a demented version of hide-and- seek. al-Jazrawi was spared the death sentence, but was Salt Lake City, Utah punished by being fl ogged and sent to Iraq to fi ght on the front line. A witness told ARA News the execution of the teen took place in public and in front of a large gathering of local civilians. The footage of the incident has yet to make it online, however. "The boy was accused of being engaged in a homosexual relation with the prominent ISIS offi cer Abu Zaid al- Jazrawi," media activist Sarai al-Din told ARA News. "Abu Zaid was forced to leave Syria and join the fi ghting fronts in northwestern Iraq. The decision has been taken by the ISIS leadership." ARA News reports a source claimed the boy was arrested "in the house of an ISIS leader" last Thursday.

8 • 01.06.2016 news briefs Continued ore Research Needed on PrEP Use in nti-Gay, Racist Incidents Mar Transgender Women Philadelphia's Mummers Parade M (EDGE) A policy brief released in December by the National Center A(AP) Philadelphia's incoming mayor and some organizers of the for Innovation in HIV Care -- a program of The Fenway Institute, AIDS city's annual New Year's Day parade called for increased sensitivity on United, and ARCW -- examines questions that have been raised about Saturday, a day after some participants mocked Caitlyn Jenner, were the interaction between feminizing hormones used by transgender accused of harassing gays and painted their faces brown to portray women, and the medication currently approved for use as pre-exposure Mexicans. prophylaxis for HIV prevention (PrEP). It calls on the scientifi c The 116-year-old Mummers Parade - often characterized as the city's community to conduct more research on PrEP with transgender version of Mardi Gras - has faced annual criticism for its lack of diversity women, and urges transgender women who are HIV-negative to discuss and racial insensitivity. PrEP with their doctors as a potential option for helping them stay HIV- Critics found the activities of some amateur performance groups, negative. called brigades, off ensive again this year. One member dressed like Transgender women are 49 times more likely to have HIV than the Jenner, who won a 1976 Olympic gold medal in decathlon as Bruce Jenner general population, and approximately 20 percent of transgender before recently transitioning to a transgender woman. And a gay man women worldwide are living with HIV. Black transgender women are who was out walking a dog accused the same group of assaulting him but three times more likely than White and Latina transgender women to did not fi le charges. be living with HIV. Until an analysis of two PrEP clinical trials involving That brigade, Finnegan NYB, displayed signs of a Wheaties box transgender women was published in The Lancet in November picturing Bruce Jenner alongside a box of Froot Loops picturing Caitlyn 2015, however, there was no data indicating effi cacy of PrEP among Jenner. A man with that group was seen shouting expletives about gays transgender women. As a result, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has in a video shot by New York Daily News editor Nick Kurczewski, Philly. not yet issued guidance on the use of PrEP among transgender women. com reported Saturday. "Transgender women are a priority population in HIV prevention Michael Inemer Sr., who identifi ed himself as a captain of the Finnegan and treatment, and need to be a priority population in PrEP research," Mummers group, refused to apologize for the Jenner display, saying it said Sean Cahill, PhD, co-author of the issue brief and Director of was a parody in keeping with the parade's history that includes cross- Curriculum and Policy at the National Center for Innovation in HIV dressing. He did apologize for the marcher who shouted against gays. Care. "More research is needed to demonstrate that PrEP is eff ective for Before apologizing, the Finnegan NYB group tweeted a photo of a transgender women and to better understand any interaction between Mummer holding a sign saying, "Mummers Lives Matter" - an apparent PrEP and feminizing hormones. In the meantime, PrEP is a prevention reference to the Black Lives Matter group that has protested the deaths of option that transgender women should consider in consultation with blacks at the hands of police in various parts of the country. their medical providers." The incidents during this year's parade occurred even after organizers The policy brief, "Transgender women and pre-exposure prophylaxis created the "Philadelphia Division," which was meant to diversify the for HIV prevention: What we know and what we still need to know" is parade with two new Hispanic performance groups, a black drill team available at http://bit.ly/1Ur4l9L . and the LGBT Miss Fancy Brigade.

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caitlyn Jenner settles suit by woman Caitlyn Jenner. injured in deadly crash (AP) A woman injured in a fatal crash involving killed when her car was pushed into the path of an Caitlyn Jenner settled her lawsuit against the Olympic oncoming Hummer. gold medalist, according to court papers. Sheriff 's investigators determined Jenner was Jessica Steindorff had sought unspecifi ed damages traveling at an unsafe speed for traffi c conditions. against Jenner in the Feb. 7 crash that killed one Prosecutors declined to fi le a vehicular woman and injured several others along the Malibu manslaughter charge against Jenner, who won a 1976 coast. Olympic gold medal in decathlon as Bruce Jenner One of Jenner's lawyers stated in court papers fi led before recently transitioning to a transgender woman. Dec. 15 in Los Angeles County Superior Court that the Howe's stepchildren are suing Jenner for wrongful suit had been settled and dismissed. No terms of the death and a family traveling in the Hummer also sued settlement were mentioned. for damages. Jenner, 66, was hauling an off -road vehicle behind Philip Boesch Jr., one of the Jenner's lawyers, said in a Cadillac Escalade when she steered to avoid cars an email that the Steindorff case had been dismissed, slowing for a traffi c light on Pacifi c Coast Highway. but he would not comment further. Jenner rear-ended two cars - a Lexus driven by Kim An attorney for Steindorff did not immediately Howe and a Prius driven by Steindorff . Howe, 69, was return calls or a message seeking comment. Photo: Facebook.

email from PFOX. "As a result, stress, sadness or even anger ich. Elections Board to Consider as Vegas Celebrates Gay Marriage may surface at holiday dinners or New Year's celebrations." Gay Rights Petition Milestone The email, which is fi lled with Griggs' signature blame- M(AP) Supporters of amending Michigan's constitution to L(AP) Clark County partnered with the Las Vegas business placing and self-denying rhetoric, encourages parents to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and community to mark a local gay marriage milestone on New tell their LGBT child that they're thinking things over before gender identity are hoping to clear an initial procedural Year's Eve. loving or accepting them. step. According to the county, Phoenix residents Ronald "Parents need to ask their child for time to think through The Fair Michigan ballot committee's petition form will Bauman and Dumitru Alexeev received the 5,000th same- their feelings, just as they did, and then set aside a time be considered Tuesday by the Board of State Canvassers. The sex marriage license issued in Clark County since the 9th after the holidays when the family can discuss how to keep group must gather roughly 315,000 valid voter signatures to Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of gay the family together and respect and allow for diff erences of put the measure on the November 2016 statewide ballot. marriage in the state. opinion," she writes. The state constitution bars discrimination because of The county says the couple planned to marry Friday in "The holidays are also a time when homosexual children religion, race, color or national origin. The amendment Las Vegas. They were off ered a number of gifts by local may want to bring home a partner, and many choose the would add gender, gender identity, sex and sexual businesses, including a basic wedding package at Luxor holidays as a time to come out, knowing that their families orientation protections. Wedding Chapel, stays at Circus Circus Las Vegas and may postpone a conversation to keep peace," Griggs added. The Republican-controlled Legislature has blocked Mandalay Bay, and tickets to the "Michael Jackson One" "Parents should be prepared to set boundaries-the same as bills to protect gay and transgender residents by updating show and the High Roller. they do for single, heterosexual children. Plan events that Michigan's civil rights law. Gay rights advocates are divided The Marriage License Bureau started issuing licenses to your child enjoyed when growing up, involve your child over whether a ballot proposal should be initiated, however. same-sex couples on Oct. 9, 2014. in activities, and agree to discuss your feelings about their declaration after you've had time to think things through." ead of Ex-Gay Support Group Michigan. Blames Holiday Family Fights on Hthe Gays (EDGE) With parents and friends like these, who needs enemies? If there was any unpleasantness around your holiday table this year, Regina Griggs, head of the Ex-Gay "support group" Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX), is putting the the blame squarely where she believes it belongs - on gay or transgender family members. "The holidays can be a diffi cult time for families, especially if sons or daughters declare that they are homosexual or transgender," writes an end of the year money begging

10 • 01.06.2016 News Briefs Continued entucky governor Removes Clerks' KNames from Marriage Licenses Gov. Matt Bevin Photo: Facebook.

(SFGN) Kentucky’s new governor, Matt the lives of all Kentuckians." Bevin issued an executive order last Tuesday The ACLU, which is still pursuing legal that removes the names of county clerks action against Davis, says Bevin’s order from being printed on marriage licenses, only "added to the cloud of uncertainty Metro Weekly reports. The decision was that hangs over marriage licensing in made in order to allow clerks who object Kentucky." The group questions whether to same sex marriage, a level of separation or not the new licenses can be considered from issuing licenses to gay and lesbian legally valid, which will only cause further couples. complications. The order fulfills one of Bevin’s campaign "The requirement that the county promises to social conservatives during clerk's name appear on marriage licenses his run against former Attorney General is prescribed by Kentucky law and is Jack Conway (D). Bevin made the promise not subject to unilateral change by the amidst national attention from the Kim governor - conceded by the previous Davis debacle. administration in court filings. Today, "Today, I took action to uphold several however, a new administration claims to commitments I made during my campaign have that authority," said William Sharp, so that we can implement real solutions legal director of the ACLU of Kentucky. that will help the people of Kentucky," Bevin "The ACLU continues to work with said in a statement. "...As we move into the loving couples who hold marriage licenses New Year and upcoming session, I look of questionable validity and for those who forward to working with legislators and are waiting to legalize their unions until this stakeholders to build consensus and drive is resolved," Sharp said. policy that makes a meaningful impact on

llen DeGeneres to Accept People's EChoice Humanitarian Award Photo: Facebook. Ellen DeGeneres

(AP) Ellen DeGeneres is receiving a hospital. humanitarian award, and St. Jude Children's She joked that the award "sums me up Research Hospital is reaping the benefits. perfectly as I am both a human and an Producers of the People's Choice Awards itarian." announced Monday that DeGeneres will be DeGeneres is also nominated for Favorite recognized as the Favorite Humanitarian at Talk Show Host at the fan-voted People's Wednesday's ceremony. The honor comes Choice Awards, which will be presented at with a $200,000 donation from Walgreens, the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and which DeGeneres is directing toward the broadcast on CBS.

01.06.2016 • 11 lgbtqia bites Compiled by Jillian Melero l lesbian g gay/Poz lesbiAn MoM gets legAl helP with AlAbAMA hiV-PositiVe MAn leAds sF AdoPtion cAse Aids FoundAtion (SFGN) A lesbian mother, identifi ed only "This unprecedented decision by the (SFGN) Tim L. Jones was names the San Jones has said that one of his priorities as V.L. in court documents, is receiving legal Alabama Supreme Court harms not only our Francisco AIDS Foundation’s (SFAF) interim is to ensure "we're focused on serving our support in her request to have her adoption client and her children, but thousands of CEO in December, according to the Bay Area clients to the best of our abilities," especially case reviewed by the US Supreme Court, Metro other adoptive families," said Cathy Sakimura, Reporter. SFAF is one of the largest AIDS through Strut. The center's opening comes at Weekly Reports. V.L. was previously denied director of the National Center for Lesbian nonprofi ts in the country. "an unprecedented time for the foundation,” visitation rights to see her three children, Rights, which is representing V.L. "These Jones is gay and HIV positive. About his he said. “We have really developed a stronger even though she had legally adopted them in amicus briefs show a broad consensus among HIV status, Jones says, it is “"signifi cant in the commitment to the community by ensuring Georgia. adoption experts, advocates and scholars, sense that we're hoping to move into an era our board members are very engaged.” She is challenging a decision by the Alabama as well as constitutional law scholars, that of supporting people living with HIV more so Giuliano and predecessors Mark Cloutier Supreme Court which refused to recognize the adoption law and the Full Faith and Credit than what we are today." and Pat Christen were all HIV negative. out-of-state second-parent adoption of the Clause strongly protect the fi nality of In addition to trying to end the transmission However SFAF co-founder Cleve Jones, is also three children she was raising with her former adoptions from attack years later and require of HIV, SFAF is also establishing Strut, a gay and HIV positive. partner, identifi ed as E.L. As of last week, all states to recognize adoptions from other bi men’s health center set to open in January. SFAF spokesman Andrew Hattori told the the US Supreme Court issued a stay on the states, even if they may disagree with the law "We are looking to help people living with Reporter that SFAF co-founder Cleve Jones Alabama court’s decision, allowing V. to have applied in those adoptions." the disease, so that's me, and it really does "We have a long history of HIV-positive visitation rights until there is a permanent hit home that I'm involved at this level of the members of our board of directors, including resolution. organization," said Jones. "I'm somebody who past board chairs." While her case awaits review, V is also has benefi ted from the AIDS foundation. ... It's receiving support from various adoption important for us to stay focused on helping advocates and legal scholars. They have fi led those living with HIV going forward." seven amicus briefs on her behalf, arguing Jones takes over from Neil Giuliano who that the separation is harmful to the children served as CEO for the last fi ve years. Giuliano involved, and violates the Full Faith and Credit announced in August that he was leaving SFAF Clause of the constitution, Metro reports, to become CEO of Greater Phoenix Leadership, under which states are expected to respect a business organization that focuses on civic those court judgements issued in other states. improvement.

12 • 01.06.2016 lgbtqia bites continued bisexual b transgender t new studies show bi PeoPle Are Mother oF Murdered trAns teen excluded by strAight And gAy Peers seeks FinAnciAl helP (SFGN) Confi rming what many bi heterosexuals, when compared to (SFGN) The murder of transgender teen Guerrero is coping with PTSD, celiac disease, people have felt for some time, the discrimination from the lesbian and Gwen Araujo in 2002 played a large role in the and rheumatoid arthritis, and has lost her social Journal of Bisexuality December issue gay community, was statistically advance of transgender rights. Now Araujo’s security benefi ts. She has been unable to see her published two studies outlining the signifi cantly higher, the eff ect size mother, Sylvia Guerrero, is struggling fi nancially doctors or receives her medications. She has been discrimination bisexuals deal with inside reveals that the degree of diff erence was and has launched a crowdfunding campaign on splitting her time living with two of her children and outside of the LGBT community, the small,” their study concluded. GoFundMe. as she’s been unable to aff ord a home of her own. Daily Beast reports. “Essentially it’s like saying that two "I have been borrowing money to keep afl oat, "When this was the top story, everybody was One study was conducted by people are yelling at you, but one voice but I'm drowning," Guerrero wrote on the site. there," Guerrero said in the interview. "People Counseling Psychology Ph.D. student is a decibel higher,” Roberts explained She is suff ering from post-traumatic stress were coming out of the woodwork." But now, she Tangela Roberts and two professors at to The Daily Beast. “Yes, statistically disorder and various medical issues, says the said, "nobody wants to help. It's not today's news. the University of Massachusetts. They one voice is more signifi cant, but the Bay Area Reporter. "I made a promise to Gwen It's old." surveyed 745 bisexuals about their diff erence between the two voices is that I wouldn't give up, and that I'd keep moving As of Monday, January 4, people have experiences with discrimination. small.” forward," Guerrero said in an interview. "She contributed $2,259 toward Guerrero's goal of The survey asked participants to The average ABES score reported for keeps reassuring me that things are going to be $4,000. She hopes to buy a used car with the complete an Anti-Bisexual Experiences experiences with straight people was OK." money. Scale (ABES), which on a scale of 2.38. The average for experiences among Araujo was murdered in October 2002 while one to six, ranked how frequently gay men and lesbians was only slightly attending a house party in Newark California. they experiences certain forms of lower at 2.29, the Beast reports. Her body was taken and buried in a grave in the discrimination. Examples included Similar results were found in a Sierra foothills. being told they were confused about smaller study conducted at the Centre Araujo’s murder, along with Guerrero’s their orientation, being excluded from for Addiction and Mental Health in advocacy, spurred a new level of attention to certain social networks, and having it Toronto by postdoctoral research fellow transgender issues, including the barring of assumed that they are more likely to Corey Flanders. Of 35 bisexual women the “panic” defense, where those charged with cheat. interviewed about mental health, many murder cited their victim’s sexual orientation or Photo: GoFundMe. “Although the level of discrimination described feeling excluded even in LGBT identity as the trigger. that bisexuals experienced from safe spaces. Now, 13 years after her daughter’s murder,

01.06.2016 • 13 news local

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Carl Schmid Photo: Facebook

2016 Budget Funding Bill, Effects on HIV and LGBT Issues Sean McShee

he federal funding bill of December 2015 Behavioral interventions are necessary to changes littles for those health services improve adherence and to increase HIV testing Timportant to the LGBT community. Carl behaviors. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a Schmid, of the AIDS Institute, said that the bio-medical intervention, relies on a schedule Institute and other lobbyists had defeated of daily dosing (adherence), a behavior, for its attempted budget cuts. As the National effectiveness. Institutes of Health (NIH) received a $2,000 According to Schmid, attempts to cut HIV million increase, HIV research funding could funding come from many sources. The GOP, increase. Chronically underfunded LGBT now the majority party, generally favors health priorities, such as transgender health, cutting non-defense spending. Some Christian will remain underfunded. rightists tend to oppose funding programs Congress approved a $4.5 million increase in that benefit the LGBT population. As HIV funding for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually has become more manageable, other disease Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis constituencies have also begun to question its Prevention. This brings total funding for these amount of research funding. They charge that programs to $1,122.3 M, a 0.4 percent increase. diseases that affect more people should receive The administration had requested a $63.9 greater research funds. People making this million increase. argument have tended to favor using “disease According to Schmid, three programs fund burden” as the criteria for allocating research most HIV treatment: Medicare, Medicaid, and funding. Ryan White Care. Prior statutes have set the Historically about 10 percent of the NIH funding formulas for Medicare and Medicaid. budget has gone to HIV research. Some Congress cannot easily change those formulas. members of Congress have wanted to reduce While Congress has not yet reauthorized Ryan that amount. According to Carl Schmid, the White Care (RWC), it can continue to operate as exact allocation of funds within NIH remains long as Congress funds it. This bill funds Ryan an administrative choice, not a Congressional White Care through the end of the 2016 budget one. Ominously, Congress has peppered this year. budget report with instructions to report on For most RWC programs, Congress funded the “disease burden” of specific diseases. the same amounts for 2016 as it had for 2015. Medical research about one disease may One RWC program, the Early Intervention yield knowledge about another. For example, Program received a $4 million increase in research to increase adherence to a daily dosing 2016. Congress rejected the Administration’s schedule for PrEP can benefit other disease request to move Children, Youth, Women, and treatments that require daily dosing such as Families programs into the Early Intervention tuberculosis or cardio-vascular disease. Programs. Looking at these figures in isolation Schmid said that allocation for research hides the effects of the Affordable Care Act funding decisions should be made on multiple (ACA) on RWC. Many RWC clients are enrolling criteria, rather than just the “disease burden.” in Marketplace Health Plans or Medicaid plans For example, infectious diseases may require in those states (not Florida) which Expanded more public health resources than non– Medicaid. Instead of RWC paying for their infectious diseases. Some diseases, such as entire health care, RWC is now paying only HIV, have a global impact. Most HIV infected for their premiums. This creates more funds people live in Africa, which lacks resources available for other RWC programs. for research. Schmid stated, “The AIDS Language in the House Sub-Committee Institute can understand why other disease report prioritizes research about bio- constituencies might question the amount medical interventions rather than behavioral that HIV receives. Disease burden, however, interventions. Carl Schmid emphasized should not be the sole criteria for making these that these interventions are inter-related. decisions.”

16 • 01.06.2016 community announcement

Four Weeks Left to Select a Healthcare Plan Broward Regional Health Planning Council and partners working hard to help Broward County residents navigate and sign-up

pen enrollment to purchase healthcare Working with BRHPC and its partners, Broward insurance through the Health Insurance residents will receive assistance enrolling and OMarketplace has kicked off. There are guidance in navigating the various health only four weeks left to enroll – Jan. 31, 2016 is insurance plan options by certified Navigators. the deadline. “South Florida had great results earlier Consumers who enroll in a health insurance this year in signing up eligible residents,” plan by Jan. 15 will have their coverage begin said Michael DeLucca, President and CEO of on Feb. 1, 2016; enrollments between Jan. 16 BRHPC. “There are still thousands of people and Jan. 31 will take effect on March 1. During who do not have health insurance. We want last year’s open enrollment period, more to help the community learn more about the than 90 percent of Florida residents were Marketplace and show them how easy and eligible for some form of financial assistance affordable it is to get health coverage.” made available through the Health Insurance Timing is critical. The tax penalty for Marketplace as a provision of the Affordable avoiding purchasing health insurance has Care Act. According to the Kaiser Family doubled for 2016. The penalty for 2016 is Foundation, as of June 30, 2015, there were 2.5 percent of income, or $695 per adult more than 1.3 million people enrolled in (whichever is greater) and the penalty for each Florida’s marketplace. child in the family without coverage will be Broward Regional Health Planning Council up to $347.50. The government collects these (BRHPC) is leading the drive to alert Broward penalties through tax refunds. County residents that it is important for them to sign up by Jan. 31. Individuals and families, even if they have been denied insurance in the Residents who utilize BRHPC and its partners past, are encouraged to log onto www.brhpc. need to bring the following documentation with org or www.coveringflorida.org, or call 2-1-1 them to their appointment: for help in the enrollment process and to learn • Email Address (an account can be set up at about potential financial assistance. the appointment) BRHPC has partnered with several • Social Security number local community-based organizations — • Annual Income 211-Broward, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Urban •Naturalization or Immigration Documentation League of Broward County and Community Access Center — to help get the word out and to To learn how to enroll, or for more information, make sure individuals and families sign up and call 2-1-1, email [email protected] or log get access to the medical coverage they need. onto www.brhpc.org or www.coveringflorida.org.

01.06.2016 • 17 politics out on the trail Photo: Facebook

Hoch To Receive MLK Honor John McDonald

alm Beach State College will present ending discrimination based on sexual retired judge Rand Hoch with the orientation, gender identity and gender PMartin Luther King, Jr. Leadership expression. Award at the school’s annual MLK “It is a humbling experience to receive celebration. an award honoring Dr. King,” Hoch said in Attorney Rae Franks, a law school a news release. classmate, nominated Hoch for the award. In 2015, Hoch worked with the Palm “In law school, Rand and I shared a Beach County Commission and City of passion for advancing workers’ rights,” said West Palm Beach to address the problem Franks, in a news release. “Over the years, of “shopping while Black,” effectively he has worked tirelessly as a pro bono expanding the definition of places for advocate, activist and organizer working public accommodation. to secure equal rights for minorities and The MLK Celebration is scheduled for women.” 11 a.m., Jan. 14 on the Lake Worth campus Hoch grew up in Massachusetts and was of Palm Beach State College. The keynote at the State House when then Governor speaker is Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, host of Francis Sargent signed a bill into law HuffPost Live and BET News as well as a lowering the voting age. Hoch moved to frequent contributor to CNN. South Florida in the 1980s and founded the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council To RSVP for the event, visit www. in 1988. The organization is dedicated to palmbeachstate.edu/mlk /rsvp

18 • 01.06.2016 politics white house watch Photo: United States Navy

Big Dog Unleashed John McDonald

ormer U.S. President Bill Clinton, aka Cruz embarked on a bus tour of Iowa this “The Big Dog,” returned to the campaign week aimed at whipping up support among Ftrail on Monday to give a speech in the state’s evangelicals. Several polls have Cruz support of his wife, Hillary. leading in the Hawkeye state making him a Speaking at Nashua Community College target for Trump’s brash rhetoric. in New Hampshire, Clinton said Hillary is “Not too many evangelicals come out of practicing a brand of “politics that are inclusive Cuba, OK.” Trump told a crowd in Iowa last enough to actually get something done.” The month. nation’s 42rd President said the 2016 election Cruz, 45, who identifies as Southern Baptist, is “about restoring broadly shared prosperity, was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to an rebuilding the middle class.” American mother and Cuban father. While in New Hampshire, “There are a lot of people Clinton steered clear of who talk a good game any verbal jousting with " Hillary is about their faith, including Republican front-runner Mr. Trump and Mr. Cruz,” Donald J. Trump. Appearing practicing Armstrong Williams, business on Fox News’ New Years Eve a brand of advisor to Carson, told CNN program from his Palm Beach politics that are last week. “Dr. Carson lives it.” Mar-a-Lago private club, The Republicans are Trump said if he gets the inclusive enough slated to debate again Jan. 28 Republican nomination he to actually get from Des Moines, Iowa with would be the Clintons’ “worst Fox News broadcasting the nightmare.” something done." proceedings. Early indications are Trump Meanwhile, on the appears headed for a GOP -bill clinton Democratic side, Hillary takeover. With just under a Clinton holds a 49 to 37 percent month to go before the Iowa lead in Iowa over U.S. Senator Caucuses, the billionaire Bernie Sanders of Vermont businessman leads a Real Clear Politics with Ex-Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley national poll of Republican candidates with polling at six percent. Sanders, however, holds 35 percent support. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of a slight edge in New Hampshire (49 to 45) site Texas places second in the same poll with 19.5 of the nation’s first primaries Feb. 9. percent followed by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio The Democrats are scheduled to debate of Florida (11.5 percent), retired neurosurgeon again on Jan. 17 in Charleston, South Carolina Ben Carson (8.8 percent) and New Jersey in a format hosted by the National Black Governor Chris Christie (4.8 percent). Caucus and moderated by NBC.

01.06.2016 • 19 news local

Year Later, Same-Sex Marriages Go

Dan Sweeney Sun-Sentinel from Extraordinary to Ordinary

he first LGBT couples to get married "We've been together 16 years," Pareto For Vanessa and Melanie Alenier, that sense in another state only to have their marriage in the state are celebrating their first said. "We felt married already, but something of "What's next?" that haunts Todd Delmay ignored in their home state. Tanniversaries. definitely shifted when things became legal for hangs even heavier in the air. When they came to a courthouse in Delray Same-sex marriage became legal in Miami- us. There was something very reassuring about Prior to being part of the Miami-Dade gay Beach on Jan. 6, they had planned to have a Dade County on January 5, with the rest of the being recognized as a family unit." marriage lawsuit with Pareto and Arguello, the friend who is a notary marry them. They'd just state following on January 6. Todd and Jeff Delmay Aleniers were plaintiffs in one of two lawsuits get the marriage license and be on their way. In the last year, they've had children, bought "When you participate in something as fighting Florida's gay adoption ban. Between "We just kind of got caught up in the homes and in many cases, been surprised that historic as we did, you really get excited about trying to adopt their son and trying to get celebration. It didn't seem right to wait at something so extraordinary can lead to a life so the idea that one or two voices can make a married, the Hollywood couple have spent that point," Irene Murphy said. "We've been ordinary. And where else to begin a look back difference," said Todd Delmay. He and his about half of their 10 years together litigating. together 16 years, we've been married since at Florida's first year of same-sex marriage partner Jeff Delmay followed Pareto and "It's great not to be in the spotlight," Vanessa 2008, so Florida's very late to our party. than with the first couple married in the state? Arguello in getting married the day the ban fell said. "For the first three to six months, when I However, we're very glad they showed up." Cathy Pareto and Karla Arguello in Miami-Dade County, which makes them the would say 'wife,' I'd be like, 'whoa.'" The Jupiter couple intend to keep celebrating "It's been a banner year for us," said Cathy first gay men married in the state. For their one-year anniversary, the Aleniers their anniversary on Oct. 11, the date of their Pareto, who married Karla Arguello just after The Hollywood residents later attended plan to go to dinner. They've saved a slice of unrecognized 2008 marriage ceremony, which noon Jan. 5 in a Miami-Dade courtroom. "Since last year's State of the Union speech at the wedding cake to eat. Their wedding album took place in Florida. But they have more cause we got married, we had a big church wedding, invitation of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman finally arrived after a long delay. And they have to celebrate. which was really special. And in August, we Schultz, D-Weston. But since then, Todd all the usual hoops to jump through that come "We just purchased a home together," welcomed our twins, who are now four months reports feeling eerily normal. with getting married. Murphy said. "On one of the forms my title old." "We had an experience with a bank recently. "Once we got married, I was able to go agent sent to me, it asks for husband and wife. Pareto and Arguello spent months in the We went to open a new account at the bank, on [Vanessa's] company insurance policy," So, I took the opportunity to share with her spotlight as one of six couples involved in a and when I said, 'This is my husband,' the Melanie said. that the form was outdated and needed to be lawsuit in Miami-Dade County to overturn banker never batted an eye," Delmay said. "When they call me and ask about benefits updated and she happily complied. So I feel like the state's gay marriage ban. But few knew "When you fight for equality, you get this very they're also asking about my wife," Vanessa we got to make a little bit of a change for other Arguello was expecting. mundane everyday experience and you have said. "There's this warm, incredible feeling couples purchasing a home, at least with that "When the whole court case took place, we to remind yourself that it's an extraordinary when the insurance company says, 'And your title agent." were pregnant — very, very quietly pregnant," experience that made it happen." wife, Melanie Alenier, anything to change The marriage has also meant that all the Pareto said. After the impulse wedding last year, the about her?'" complicated paperwork that she and Dana In a state as large as Florida, it normally Delmays are finally having a reception with "For us, it was so exciting to be able to go on Murphy had to have previously — the health would be difficult to pick out which couple were friends and family this Jan. 16, just in time to insurance," Melanie said. care proxy, the power of attorney — is a thing married first after the ban against gay marriage celebrate their anniversary. Irene and Dana Murphy of the past. fell. But Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel "We wanted to set an example for our son. While the Delmays and the Aleniers had "Now, I don't have to worry about whether lifted the ban a day earlier than the rest of the He's sort of understanding it now that we're changed their names before the ban on same- or not our relationship is going to be recognized state. And immediately after her decision, she married and having this celebration," Delmay sex marriage ending, it was only after they got legally," Murphy said. "I've been able to update presided over Pareto and Arguello's wedding. said. "It's an exciting time, with our lives married that Irene Kalinowski became Irene all my medical records to reflect that I'm The big church wedding came a few months changing and business growing. We're just like Murphy. The two had had a marriage ceremony married and I can't tell you how refreshing it later, giving friends and family the opportunity everybody else now." in 2008, one not recognized by the state, but is to fill out any form since Jan. 6 and check the to share the moment. Vanessa and Melanie Alenier they recoiled at the idea of getting married correct box."

20 • 01.06.2016 CONVICTIONS column of the week Photo: Tomislav Georgiev for CNN Tomislav Photo: the other reFugee crisis Sebastian Maguire

ith this year’s Supreme Court victory privileged position. Supporting organizations Healthcare, especially related to mental well- report that current resettlement programs for marriage equality, it is easy to in the aff ected countries when they request being, is not readily available in most of the contracting with the federal government are Wforget that LGBT people still face dire such support is critical to building sustainable U.S. Mental health services are incredibly plagued with homophobia and transphobia. circumstances over large swaths of the globe. local movements. Already European and important to these individuals, nearly all Regardless of how they reach our country, Seventy-nine countries still criminalize LGBT North American governments and private of whom have endured torture or other LGBT immigrants deserve support services life in some way, including some that have the foundations fund HIV/AIDS prevention and traumas. Finding culturally and linguistically that address their very particular needs. death penalty. While these laws are sometimes treatment programs that work with activists appropriate professionals who are also LGBT- Unfortunately, this population’s needs remain directly enforced, they more often reinforce focused on issues of sexual orientation and affi rming can be daunting. neglected even as the number of funding societal discrimination and embolden both gender identity. Many times this is the only way Once asylum is granted, which can take sources for LGBT-focused and immigrant- state and non-state actors to target the to organize in extremely dangerous settings. several years, the problems do not end. While focused programs grows. The fact remains identifi ed scapegoat. Beyond such support, our country must asylees are allowed to immediately petition that even the most altruistic-sounding service The decreasing eff ectiveness ofprovide refuge for LGBT individuals who are for spouses and children outside the U.S., this providers follow the money, meaning much of infl ammatory rhetoric in the U.S. signals new forced from their countries of origin. While option is closed to most asylees with same- the inaction stems from the lack of funding challenges for human rights activists in places asylum exists as an option for some, it places sex partners. In a recent move, the State dedicated specifi cally to LGBT immigrants. such as Uganda and Russia. In recent years, an inordinate burden on most persecuted Department changed its policy to allow some Money is not the only issue; the ideological the lucrative anti-gay industry has had success individuals. A gay man from Jamaica, for same-sex partners from a few countries to priorities of the movement also matter. Many exporting its toxic mix of pseudoscience, instance, must gather enough money to move immigrate once their partners are designated LGBT organizations are ultimately run by religion, and fear. to the U.S. and obtain a temporary visa under as refugees. However, the vast majority of wealthier, whiter gay men (although there are Scott Lively, who made his name blaming false pretenses. If his community fi nds out, he families of LGBT asylees are left to fend for exceptions). Marriage was their goal, and now homosexuals for the Holocaust, is one example may not survive the ensuing mob. If the U.S. themselves in the persecuting countries or it is time to pack up the movement and ride off of a hate entrepreneur. As this country became consular offi cer who is interviewing him for his somehow fi nd their own way out. into the sunset. Grassroots activists are left to increasingly unreceptive, he shifted his focus to tourist or student visa fi nds out that he fears The federal government could alleviate address a host of pressing issues, to name just a a more receptive overseas audience. Uganda’s persecution due to his sexual orientation, that many of these challenges by incorporating few: transgender justice, economic disparities, infamous “Kill the Gays” bill owes much of offi cer will likely deny his only path to the U.S. LGBT communities into its refugee admissions youth and education, and immigration. its “intellectual” backing to Lively and his ilk. and to freedom. policy. Horror stories abound of LGBT LGBT issues do not fare much better at major Lively has also ventured into Russia, where his The obstacles do not end there. LGBT individuals and families pleading to U.S. immigrant advocacy organizations. Many message has contributed to President Vladimir individuals must navigate a byzantine legal embassies and their international partners for of these groups fi ght for what they term Putin’s crackdown on LGBT expression. system to win asylum. This entails fi nding life-saving assistance, only to be turned away. “comprehensive” immigration reform yet omit And of course there are the two most legal representation, a particularly tricky Not only should the U.S. be steering these LGBT concerns. populous countries, where queer organizing endeavor in a fi eld crowded with incompetent individuals through the refugee process, but There is indeed an ongoing refugee crisis is still a precarious endeavor. India’s judiciary lawyers and non-lawyer scammers. Asylum also offi cials should be proactively identifying that has largely escaped the attention of this seemed to have invalidated its sodomy law, seekers must fi nd a job or other way to support potential benefi ciaries. Once in the U.S., these country. How the LGBT community responds only to reinstate it subsequently. Windows of themselves, but virtually no one is authorized refugees need services that are sensitive to the will be a measure of whether the movement hope crack open occasionally in China only to to work legally until 180 days after fi ling an types of persecution they suff ered. Advocates will carry forth the legacy of Stonewall. be shut by leaders eager to quash any activity asylum application. Networks of support that could be seen as human rights organizing. that are available to other immigrants are Given these attacks on LGBT life, we must often unavailable due to homophobia within Sebastian Maguire is an immigration attorney and legislative aide to New York City Council ask ourselves what we can do from our many families and immigrant communities. Member Daniel Dromm.

01.06.2016 • 21 CONVICTIONS Jesse’s Journal Photo: David S. Holloway/CNN

terrorisM And Politics Jesse Monteagudo

015 has been a particularly violent shooting an act of terrorism. Muslims be barred from entering the USA. suggested that it is time we “punched the year in the U.S. Since Jan. 1, there President Obama’s reaction to the San I usually avoid Republican presidential Russians in the nose.”) 2have been 353 mass shootings in Bernardino shooting was characteristically debates - I have to watch my blood pressure Only Rand Paul seems to exhibit any sense the U.S. However, none of the shooters got mild, especially in comparison to those of - but the fi fth GOP debate of 2015 (held Dec. or sanity, criticizing his opponents’ eagerness the attention given to Syed other American politicians 15, after the terrorist attacks in Paris and San to lead their nation to World War III. All the Rizwan Farook and Tashleen or the American media. They Bernardino) were “must see television.” candidates criticized “political correctness” Malik, the married couple encouraged and exploited the In addition to Trump, the debate as well as the Democrats’ interest in other who on Dec. 2 killed 14 If the American people’s fear and featured former Governor Jeb Bush; retired issues such as climate change. people and injured 22 more at Republican anxiety about terror attacks neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson; Governor To the GOP wannabes, fi ghting ISIS is the Inland Regional Center in against the Homeland, which Chris Christie; former Hewlett-Packard the only fi ght that matters and they hope to San Bernardino, California, candidates after San Bernardino were at CEO Carly Fiorina; Governor John Kasich; carry that fi ght right into the White House. where Farook worked. for president the highest level since 911. Senator Rand Paul; Senator Marco Rubio; As New York Times Magazine contributor Previous killers, mostly Democratic front-runner and Senator Ted Cruz Though Trump was at Ana Marie Cox tweeted, “This wasn’t a American-born, white wanted to Hillary Clinton delivered a his bombastic worst, each of the candidates ‘foreign policy’ debate, or even a ‘national Christians, inspired nothing scare the speech in which she outlined tried his or her best to be the toughest one security’ debate. It was [a] contest about who more than (ineff ective) calls her approach to fi ghting on terror; certainly tougher than Obama or could tell the scariest story.” for gun control from the American terrorism. She also criticized Clinton. If the Republican candidates for president political Left and “thoughts people, they Republican politicians who Trump wanted to kill the families of wanted to scare the American people, they and prayers” from the certainly even before San Bernardino terrorists and close parts of the Internet certainly succeeded. But their scare tactics political Right. The crimes were doing their best to in Iraq and Syria. Cruz promised to “carpet did not make us more fearful of ISIS or al- of the Farooks, a Muslim succeeded. make political hay out of bomb” the Islamic State’s capital of Raqqa. Qaeda. They scared us with the thought couple possibly inspired the American people’s fear Christie off ered to create a “no-fl y zone” over of what they might do if, God forbid, one by jihadist groups like ISIS, of foreign terrorism. Clinton parts of Syria and bomb Russian planes who of them becomes President of the United led to a rare prime-time, was particularly critical fl ew over it. (Though Russia is also fi ghting States. Terrorism is a serious matter, but it Presidential address from the Oval Offi ce, of GOP front-runner Donald Trump, who ISIS, anti-Russian sentiment is always deserves a better response than that given where President Barack Obama called the caused a sensation when he suggested that popular with right wing jingoes - Kasich also by the GOP candidates.

22 • 01.06.2016 CONVICTIONS Mombian

2015: A yeAr oF Progress, with More to do Dana Rudolph

hat a year. It’s tempting, in a year-end before Obergefell, according to a report from in school, getting a passport, and applying and eventually married. The judge indicated wrap-up, to put a big bow on what we the Pew Charitable Trusts, citing the Human for various other benefi ts, they are still not that in the same circumstances, the father in Wput a ring on and call it a day. While Rights Campaign. suffi cient for someone to be recognized as a a diff erent-sex unmarried couple would likely marriage brought us many advances, however, After Obergefell, however, that restriction parent in all jurisdictions and circumstances, have been recognized, but current law did not it also highlighted other issues that we still has crumbled in all but Mississippi. Four many LGBTQ legal organizations have said allow recognition of a non-biological mother. need to tackle in order to bring full equality and couples are now challenging the Mississippi (and the judge in the Arkansas case himself We also lack full equality in other areas. Lack inclusion to LGBTQ parents and our children. ban in federal court with the help of attorney indicated). Second-parent adoptions or court of non-discrimination protections means that Marriage equality is, of course, a big deal. Roberta Kaplan (a lesbian mom herself), who judgments of parentage are still recommended. people can still be fi red or denied housing in The win in Obergefell v. Hodges not only successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Even adoptions, however, are under attack many states for being LGBTQ. Transgender brought marriage to same-sex couples, but Court in 2013 to bring down part of the Defense (though I have great hope the threat will fail). people, married or not, are still in much put same-sex parents and our children front of Marriage Act. The Alabama Supreme Court in September earlier stages of legal recognition and social and center in the case and in the public eye. Our equal access to adoption and fostering refused to recognize three second-parent acceptance. These inequalities negatively Most of the plaintiff s were parents. And Justice is threatened, however, by “religious freedom” adoptions done in Georgia by a lesbian mom impact children of LGBTQ parents as well. Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the majority laws in North Dakota, Michigan, and Virginia living in Alabama. The U.S. Supreme Court on Additionally, respect does not necessarily opinion, showed he understood the importance (and under discussion in several other states). December 14 granted an emergency stay of the follow legality. There are still places in this of marriage for our children, saying, “Without These laws permit child welfare agencies order, giving the woman visitation with her country where I would be afraid to hold hands the recognition, stability, and predictability receiving state money to refuse to place children until the U.S. Supreme Court either with my spouse. Kids still get bullied for being marriage off ers, children suff er the stigma of children with same-sex couples or other rules on the case or refuses to take it. The LGBTQ or having LGBTQ parents. LGBTQ knowing their families are somehow lesser. LGBTQ people if doing so confl icts with their whole situation is ugly, with one mom trying families of color remain at a disadvantage They also suff er the signifi cant material costs religious beliefs. to deny her ex-partner any parental status and because of the systemic racism in our society. of being raised by unmarried parents, relegated And Kansas State Rep. Jim Ward (D-Wichita) calling into question the validity of adoptions And despite advances, we need even more to a more diffi cult and uncertain family life. has requested that legislative auditors from state to state. representation in books and other media of The marriage laws at issue thus harm and investigate the state’s Department of Children A similar case of parental breakup shows LGBTQ families in all our diversity—of family humiliate the children of same-sex couples.” and Families over what he calls “systemic” that we still are not equal when it comes to structure, race, religion, socioeconomic class, He wisely cautioned, though, that marriage discrimination against LGBT people in recognizing unmarried parents. In September, and more. is also meaningful even for those who cannot adoption and foster care. a Maryland court upheld a ruling denying This year will stand as a watershed year, or choose not to procreate—thus addressing Same-sex couples have also had to fi le parental standing (and thus visitation rights) however. Our work towards LGBTQ equality one of the leading arguments against marriage lawsuits in several states in order to have both to a non-biological mom because she and the is not done, nor is the work of social justice equality, that marriage is entirely about parents’ names put on their children’s birth biological mom were not married at the time in other arenas done — but 2015 gave us one procreation. certifi cates. In October, a couple in Utah was of their child’s birth—even though they had shining example of what progress looks like. Marriage equality expanded parental rights awarded $24,000 in legal fees after they won planned and were raising the child together, in some states. Twelve states (Alabama, their case, but cases from couples in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, and Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin are still pending or being appealed. Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas) did not permit A note of caution: While accurate birth Award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents. same-sex couples to adopt children jointly certifi cates are necessary for enrolling a child

01.06.2016 • 23 CONVICTIONS column Photos: Facebook

did eQuAlity FloridA oVerstAte its record For 2015? Tony Adams LGBT activists go to war on social media

admire Nadine Smith, CEO of Equality prefer that EQFL stop meddling and siphoning match GOP infi ghting as nervous and infl ated Pollitzer to weigh in on the Facebook crossfi re, Florida (EQFL), and wish she would someday donations that would be better used if kept local. organizations in both camps shrink while rogue having received a forwarded message in which Irun for governor, but I take exception to Iliescu defended the wording of the EQFL activism gains muscle, attracts mainstream he confi rmed having reviewed it. something I read in her appeal for fi nancial appeal, writing, attention and shows the world how instant He begins his response, “We are proud of support on Dec. 28, in which she says, “Check “I am in receipt of about 30 year end connectivity and LGBT visibility that now drill the relationships we have with local, state, and out this sweet list of victories accomplished in fundraising appeals from LGBT organizations down into the psyche of small town America are national organizations and we routinely praise 2015! With you by our side, we: Secured marriage from across this state and the nation---all of more eff ective at securing LGBT equality than our partners in our communications and honor equality in Florida -- and nationwide!” them doing tremendous worthy work--and are traditional advocacy groups. (This prediction them from the stages of our events.” Really? A number of dedicated LGBT activists none of them mentioning any of the other means I won’t be invited to any fund-raising He also says that in 2016, EQFL will focus on in South Florida let their long time grumbling organizations that also do worthy work. So “galas” this year, but I skipped them all in 2015, fi ghting backlash, banning discrimination and about EQFL percolate to the surface upon please forgive Equality Florida for doing the so what the hey.) impacting the fall elections. Okay, but what receiving that money beg. I same.[…]And you should be In Florida, look for an increase in local and about the disgruntled local activists claiming followed the sniping closely proud of all the great work that county LGBT initiatives in 2016, and compare that EQFL jumps in to take credit for things because it is indicative of the PBCHRC, with you, Rand, at its them to EQFL’s mission and reach for the entire accomplished by others? I asked him a follow predicament faced by LGBT If you could head have accomplished[…]But state. Is there room for both approaches in the up question to which I have not yet received a advocacy groups everywhere: you should be very ashamed new battles for equality? Yes. Will the rules of response: “If you could rewrite the text of the how will they attract enough rewrite the of taking every opportunity cooperation between the two groups change in EQFL appeal, would you reword the part about funding to support an text of the EQFL of bashing Equality Florida, 2016? Yes. Should EQFL’s wording in their appeal winning marriage equality?” infrastructure that is outmoded Rand. Mark--you should be have respected this new dynamic? Yes. I do not advocate shunning EQFL’s request and outsized in a culture that appeal, would ashamed, too. Talk about In researching my forthcoming book about for fi nancial support, but it is incumbent upon senses LGBT victories more two-faced--When the largest Aaron Huntsman and Lee Jones, the Key that entity to include in its money beg a list of than new challenges? you reword statewide organization West bartenders who could be credited with extremely specifi c goals for 2016. Is EQFL nervous about its the part awards Aaron[Huntsman] and winning marriage equality in Florida despite Donors can be very forgiving when specifi c future and irritated by claims Lee[Jones] or Rand with the initially receiving a cold shoulder from EQFL, goals are not met, but unforgiving when they that equality was won locally about winning Voice For Equality it means I encountered several activists who feel that suspect their generosity serves only to keep in Florida rather than through we want everyone to know Huntsman and Jones received honors/awards afl oat an organization that simply monitors and its statewide eff orts? How will marriage about the tremendous eff orts from EQFL not because of what those two men applauds the success of others. (According to its EQFL avoid being considered equality? individuals are putting forth accomplished on their own, but as a way to ride website, EQFL has a staff of 27! That is a lot of a post-marriage equality and the results they are having. their coat tails and seem to be a part of their applause!) carpetbagger here in South We do have great reach, and victory. While Huntsman and Jones are fi ne Additionally, if EQFL became more viral in Florida? If a recent Facebook we were among the fi rst to gentlemen who cannot be drawn into making its strategies and less reliant on a small pool crossfi re is any indication, there praise David Richardson for disparaging remarks about EQFL, their friends of wealthy contributors, a broader spectrum are no easy answers. his success with the adoption bill language. and associates do not refrain. of fi nancial support and a streamlined The Facebook spat involved EQFL […]So please stop being so negative about this If we are to open our wallets for LGBT organization might be the result. LGBT advocacy Development Director Row Iliescu, Huntsman/ incredibly hard-working group of staff and advocacy in 2016, how can we make sure that in Florida needs some new and daring rules for Jones media director Mark Ebenhoch, volunteers which is helping to bring about sooo our dollars are eff ective in the areas that most an adventurous new year. 2016 will be a sink-or- Huntsman/Jones attorney Bernadette Restivo, much positive change---collaborating with so concern us locally rather than get soaked up in swim year for organizations like EQFL. I would President and Founder of Palm Beach County many others.[…] You could really serve your support of the overhead of large entities which like to see EQFL become much more rogue Human Rights Council Rand Hoch, State community better by focusing your meanness by nature shuffl e and lumber where rogues can and much less traditional and bureaucratic in Representative David Richardson and number of towards our joint opposition.” dodge and dart? its forging of better relationships with south longtime activists from South Florida who would In 2016, LGBT infi ghting will probably I asked EQFL Deputy Director Stratton Florida LGBT activists.

24 • 01.06.2016 CONVICTIONS seeing in the dark

Andrea “Dre” Hernandez Photo: Facebook

VisuAlly iMPAired MAssAge therAPist with A

Belo Cipriani heAling touch

he journey to full-time employment can refl ection and self-discovery, she developed an be fi lled with roadblocks -- especially appreciation for the healing arts. Tif someone has a disability. According “I love the concept of healing through touch. to a 2013 employment survey published on I also think about the internal pain that people DisabilityStatistics.org, only 40.2 percent of suff er from, and I like to help ease someone’s working age people with visual impairments are anxiety. Massage therapy is good for that,” said employed – an alarming fi gure for a society with Hernandez. access to adaptive technology, and with various Determined and driven, Hernandez enrolled employment programs in place. at Carrington College in San Leandro to pursue For Andrea “Dre” Hernandez, who was a certifi cate in massage therapy -- a quest that born with albinism, a hereditary condition tested her in every way possible. She says, “I characterized by the absence of melanin in did really well academically, but the books were hair, skin, and eyes, knowing it would be tough in very small print. So, I got lots of migraines, to get a job with a visual disability did not hold and headaches almost every day, because I’d her back from pursuing a career and living try to focus when reading. I had to get it done. independently. I sometimes got behind because I wasn’t able to “My vision is 20/200. I’m nearsighted and work as quickly as possible.” have been legally blind since birth. I also have Money also became a problem for Hernandez albinism, and everyone with this condition is during her massage course work and she visually impaired,” said Hernandez. would have dropped out if a friend had not lent In addition to problems with her vision, her a few hundred dollars to pay for school. Hernandez is also extremely sensitive to the Hernandez also attributes her success to her sun. She is miserable during the summer instructor Kerry Matthews, who always tried months and can feel feverish from sunburn. her best to ensure things in the classroom went Despite her limitations, Hernandez lives smoothly. on her own and gets around on public Hernandez now works at Massage Envy transportation -- her smart phone being the best in Fremont -- a job she landed right after access tool via apps for the visually impaired. completing her training, and a place that has Hernandez’s fi erce independence is a result proven to be very supportive. Her colleagues of the hands-off approach her family took when help her out with tasks when needed and raising her in San Jose, California. She says, “I her workstation did not need any major don’t think anyone really cared. They didn’t help accommodations. Also, clients are respectful me. They didn’t seem concerned. They didn’t of her condition and sometimes fi nd her story try to do anything to help me. It wasn’t talked cool. about, so I had to learn to fi gure everything out In the future, Hernandez would like to on my own.” work with people with mental disabilities. She However, when Hernandez began to display shares, “Eventually, I want to work side by side an interest in women as a teen, her family did with a psychiatrist and people with mental have something to say. “I came out when I was health issues. People don’t think about internal 13. My mom didn’t handle it well, saying it was pain very much, and I’m a strong believer that a phase. My sister didn’t take it too well, either, massage helps from the inside out. I want to but after awhile things got better.” help people ease their anxiety so they can open But while Hernandez’s upbringing may up and let go of their pain -- both emotional and have not been the most nurturing, through physical.”

Belo Cipriani is a freelance journalist, the award-winning author of Blind: A Memoir and Midday Dreams, and a spokesperson for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He was voted “Best Disability Advocate” in the Bay Area in 2015 by SF Weekly.

01.06.2016 • 25 column chamber chat Photo: Facebook

your wAke uP cAll How to remain upbeat and positive in 2016

ew year, new beginnings, new and the gift of another day. everything! We should all start 2016 A great day begins with a great mindset. Nwith a new approach in life where we When you awaken, take a moment to ponder ought to make the most out of each day. Our the privilege of being alive and healthy. Create Chamber is lucky to have many spiritual and a brief vision or mission statement for your life. faith based organizations as members who Consider what you believe to be your purpose remind us that life is not all about work, work, in life and, specifi cally, how you fulfi ll that work and making money. This month I share purpose. Read your statement every morning. with you the below advice by Chris Jackson, Make time to articulate your values in life. Senior Ministry at Unity on the Bay, on how to Consider what is most important to you – peace maximize the fi rst moments of your day. of mind, physical health, loving relationships, For many of us, the sound of the morning your work, gratitude and generosity or joy. alarm clock is a command to pull ourselves out Consider intentions or goals for each of your of comfy bed linens toward the coff ee maker values – ways in which you allow what you and morning news – a necessary and often value to be refl ected in your actions. Review dreaded requirement to beginning another day. your written intentions each morning. Actually, the fi rst waking moments of your One of the most valuable early morning day can make a tremendous, positive diff erence activities involves maintaining a gratitude in the quality of your life. You can intentionally list. Every morning, spend a few minutes start your day on an affi rmative note and set pondering the people, things and situations priorities before the demands of the day take you are thankful for. These could include hold. It’s the perfect time to design your day everything from basic comforts, like running and your life. Each new day is a true gift – a water and secure housing to great employment cause for celebration. Before you retire in the or a fulfi lling partnership. evening, plan your morning as though it was Greet the day with inspiring readings. Spend a truly special occasion. Set out your clothes, time in quiet meditation, prayer and refl ection. prepare the coff ee maker and be ready to play Our lives are fl eeting moments in the passing some soothing music or light a candle. of eternity. To awake each morning fully Find an alarm clock that will awaken you conscious of the gift of another day empowers with uplifting music or positive affi rmations. you to treasure the gift of your existence and The very fi rst sensations you experience upon never take a single second for granted. waking can impact your whole day. It has been said that something precious is lost if we rush Written by Jorge Richa headlong into the details of life without pausing (Marketing & Programming Director, a moment to pay homage to the mystery of life Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. www.gaybizmiami.com)

26 • 01.06.2016 Volume 3 • Issue 1 January 6, 2016 Wilton Mano rs

GazetteTwice-Monthly Neighborhood Outlook SportsBusiness Island City Open Returns For Round Six By Michael d’Oliveira

Every year, Wilton Manors resident Robert Hofmann It’s also a benefi t to the city. grabs his racket for the Island City Open tennis “When people come here to play, from Sunrise, tournament. Weston, wherever, they’re coming through Wilton Besides it being his “neighborhood tournament,” as a Manors,” said Patrick Caan, Leisure Services Department past winner, he said he enjoys the competition because director. The drive through exposes visitors to the city’s no one seems too obsessed. “It’s a friendly group of restaurants and businesses. people. It’s not cut throat like some other places.” It’s also a showcase for Hagen Park’s hydro grid courts. This year’s tournament, the 6th annual, will take Caan said the courts are modeled after the ones at place on Jan. 30 and 31 at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive. the Boca Raton Resort & Club which was named number There are men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed seven of “The 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts in the United doubles and three skill levels: A, B and C. The cost to States” by Tennis Magazine in 2003. enter is $25 per person or $40 per doubles team. Those This year’s sponsors, which provide the gift cards, who play get a shirt and barbeque. Winners will receive include Matty’s on the Drive, Mind Your Manors, Storks, gift cards to local restaurants. Match Point, 13 Even, The Best Cellar and Le Patio. Donna Kocyba, tennis director at Hagen Park, said the tournament will attract about 60 players and about 100 The deadline to register is Jan. 26. Call 954-390-2132 spectators. “It gets people involved in tennis. It’s a great or email donnatennis1@aol.com.WMG event for the community,” Kocyba said. Business Wilton Manors Solar Company Powers its Own

By Michael d’Oliveira

With over 1,344 megawatts of “solar Moss’ other solar projects are located in other experience,” Moss Solar has a lot of experience parts of Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia, building solar projects. North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana and Canada But it wasn’t until April of last year that the “Moss Solar is building thousands of kilowatt company fi nally harnessed the power of solar at facilities across the country. We have seen how its own headquarters. well this proven technology has worked for our Moss Construction, which owns Moss Solar, clients to reduce their carbon footprint while built a solar parking canopy at its headquarters on cutting down on electricity cost. It was a decision Andrews Avenue in Wilton Manors. that made sense for the environment as well as our The canopy, which has electric car charging bottom line. Additionally, our employees’ cars will ports, 200 solar panels and can generate 88,375 be sheltered from the sun for the majority of the kilowatts per year has been helping to power the day, which in South Florida is an added benefi t,” building since April of last year at an estimated wrote the company in a press release. WMG savings of about $11,000 per year. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.WMGAZETTE.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 • January 6, 2016 01.06.2016 • 27 Opinion Wilton Mano rs New Year’s Resolutions Gazette

JANUARY 6, 2016 • VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 1 By Sal Torre 2520 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY • WILTON MANORS, FL 33305 PHONE: 954-530-4970 FAX: 954-530-7943 Hello residents of Wilton Manors. This is your beloved city, here to PUBLISHER • NORM KENT [email protected] discuss our resolutions for the New Year and to mention some of the wonderful gifts I received this past holiday season. Unfortunately, Santa CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER • PIER ANGELO GUIDUGLI did not read the wish list I mailed to the North Pole, because the new IT ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER / EXECUTIVE EDITOR • JASON PARSLEY Director and the fully-staff ed Police Department I wished for was not to [email protected] be found under the tree on Christmas morning. I guess we will have to turn those Christmas wishes into my New Editorial Year’s resolutions. So, here is Resolution #1 for 2016. I, the City of Wilton ART DIRECTOR • BRENDON LIES Manors, will put forth a concentrated eff ort to fi nally fi ll the much [email protected] needed position of IT Director. This position is so vital to our future that ONLINE PRODUCER • DENNIS JOZEFOWICZ we can no longer accept it remaining vacant, now for over a year. This is [email protected] South Florida for heaven’s sake, and a job that off ers a starting salary of EDITORIAL ASSISTANT • JILLIAN MELERO $74,000, a four-day work week, and great benefi ts sounds really good to [email protected] me. Hello out the there, are we getting the word out? We are a wonderful NEWS EDITOR • MICHAEL D’OLIVEIRA place to work, have great team players, a new city leadership, along with Correspondents great places to dine and have after-work cocktails up and down the mind twelve. I am still having trouble with how 12-hour shifts guarantee NATALYA JONES • JOHN MCDONALD • Drive. This resolution is far too important to wind up on the heap of more boots on the ground. I guess that is why I need a City Manager, an JAMES OAKSUN unfulfi lled New Year wishes comes the end of the year. Assistant City Manager, a Police Chief, a Police Administrative Assistant, Staff Photographers Let’s move on to Resolution #2. Let’s put forth an equally concentrated and a HR Director. IF so many people are telling me it is true, I guess it J.R. DAVIS • POMPANO BILL • STEVEN SHIRES eff ort to obtain a fully-staff ed Police Department for the coming year, must be then. one that will remain that way for some time. As cities go here in South Resolution #3. Can we please decorate me with some fabulous new Sales & Marketing Florida, I have high standards, but perhaps it’s my ego getting me in lights next Holiday Season? I am tired of being left with just the usual DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING • MIKE TROTTIER trouble again. You would think that there would be many good qualifi ed Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kwanza decorations across from City [email protected] candidates out there who would want to make a career choice here in Hall. I want lights up and down the Drive! Come on people, this is Wilton Wilton Manors. We seem to have a revolving door of new police offi cers Manors and our Arts & Entertainment District. I should look absolutely SALES MANAGER • JUSTIN WYSE who stay only a short time. Perhaps we need to take a closer look at fabulous for the Holiday! Send this Resolution over to the new Business [email protected] what might be going on here. I know we have to compete with the big Improvement District meeting – Christmas 2016 wants plenty of holiday ADVERTISING SALES ASSOCIATE • EDWIN NEIMANN guy, the Broward Sherriff ’s Offi ce, and other larger cities that off er more lights please!! [email protected] CINDY CURTIS mobility and diff erent career paths for those qualifi ed candidates. But, Resolution #4 might sound greedy, but here goes. I am blessed as the ADVERTISING SALES ASSOCIATE • [email protected] we keep fi nding ourselves in this under-staff ed position even after we City of Wilton Manors with so many residents who volunteer their time have taken the time to hire qualifi ed candidates. Residents continue to to help me be the wonderful city that I am. Volunteers to city boards, ADVERTISING SALES ASSOCIATE • JIM ALBRIGHT demand that public safety be a top priority, our elected offi cials voted active neighborhood associations, and residents working with the many [email protected] to hire additional offi cers this past year at a big expense to our budget, non-profi ts help accomplish much needed and wonderful things here, ACCOUNTING SERVICES BY CG BOOKKEEPING and year after year we fail to see a fully-staff ed Police Department doing but I want more! Let 2016 be the year you look to become more active South Florida Gay News is published weekly. The opinions their job protecting and assisting all of us in making me a better and in our community and in some way look to join with other residents expressed in columns, stories, and letters to the editor do not represent the opinions of SFGN, or the Publisher. You should safer city. I need the help! Not sure if the twelve-hour work shifts may to make me an even better city in the coming New Year! More active not presume the sexual orientation of individuals based on their be an issue for the rank and fi le. As a city that almost clocks in a 24 hour residents bring much needed new ideas and new energy into the mix. names or pictorial representations. Furthermore the word “gay” shift, I fi nd myself exhausted, especially when weekends come around, Together we will make 2016 a great year, ‘cause life can only get in SFGN should be interpreted to be inclusive of the entire LGBT community. All of the material/columns that appears in print so I am not sure how productive our offi cers can be after 10 hours, never better here’! WMG and online, including articles used in conjunction with the AP, is protected under federal copyright and intellectual property laws, and is jealously guarded by the newspaper. Nothing published may be reprinted in whole or part without getting written consent from the Publisher, at his law offi ce, at [email protected]. SFGN, Community as a private corporation, reserves the right to enforce its own standards regarding the suitability of advertising copy, illustrations Former Gibby’s Location and photographs. Associated Press By Michael d’Oliveira Finally Under Construction After multiple failed attempts at redevelopment, construction is underway at the former Gibby’s Steaks & Seafood. Located in Oakland Park just east of Dixie Highway at 2900 NE 12 Terrace Copyright © 2014 South Florida Gay News.com, Inc. across the Middle River from Wilton Manors, The Pointe at Middle River will consist of 40 townhomes on 3.4 acres of land. Each three-story, 2257 square foot home, most of which will have waterfront views, will include three bedrooms, two baths, two half baths, a two car garage and private balconies. There will also be a gated entrance, clubhouse, a fi tness center, meeting room and walking path. The developer’s website describes the design as “South Beach architecture.” Daria Wallach, sales consultant for The Pointe, said she didn’t know when construction would be fully completed but models of the townhomes would be ready for viewing in March. Previous unsuccessful proposals for the site included the G Resort, a gay- themed hotel, and a 102-unit townhome/condo development. WMG

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28 • 01.06.2016 2 • January 6, 2016 Real Estate Geek Supply, Meet Demand By James Oaksun

Peak real estate season is here! Realtors here typically do then just as there can be over correction on the downside, 60-65 percent of their annual business in the fi rst six months. there can be “irrational exuberance” in a rising market. Most buyers are aware that prices fell off a cliff from 2006 Demand then drops, and prices along with it. Ultimately into early 2011, but often don't know how much they have a more steady state can be achieved, at least for short time recovered. Sellers know prices have strengthened but have frames. heard rumblings of fl attening. What we are seeing now, mainly, is two types of owners What's the real story? selling. The fi rst type are the more investment-oriented Using Multiple Listing Service data for single family homes people who bought at or near the market bottom and are now sold in arms-length transactions, I've looked at fourth- able to cash out at a healthy profi t. These people might be quarter sales (median prices and volume) for each of the last more willing to negotiate price and terms. fi ve years. The other main class of sellers are people who bought Prices during the 2013-14 high season got ahead of as prices were headed upward in 2002-04, but before the themselves, particularly east of Dixie. Prices then cooled absolute peak. With the run up in prices these people are signifi cantly there and throughout all of the Island City to now (fi nally) able to sell at roughly what they still owe on the a lesser degree. Many other neighborhoods in east Broward property. These people are ready to sell but really need to get saw similar cooling (if not outright declines) as I showed in their price. my Broward's Real Estate Yearbook (available by request or A smart Realtor will be able to identify for their buyers online at issuu.com/jamesoaksun/docs/2015_yearbook). which sellers falls into which classifi cation, as well as how to Now there is evidence of stronger (2013 level) pricing help sellers get the optimal price on sale. WMG again, with a possible bubble in higher priced homes in West Wilton. James Oaksun, Broward's Real Estate GeekSM, is a Realtor The basic laws of economics are affi rmed even in looking with the Wilton Manors offi ce of RE/MAX Preferred. In at something like Island City real estate. Demand goes up (as addition to having degrees from Dartmouth and Cornell, he it did in 2012-13) and prices march up almost in lockstep. But is a graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI).

3 • January 6, 2016 01.06.2016 • 29 Police Community Wilton Manors Sergeant Wilton Manors Gets Named Officer of the Year By Michael d’Oliveira Perfect HRC Score Suicide by cop. It’s a phrase Wilton Chief critical of “cookie cutter assessment of WMPD” Manors Police Chief Paul O’Connell doesn’t like uttering. By Michael d’Oliveira But when Thomas Carberry intentionally provoked Sgt. Rick Shawver into suicide by cop on Sept. 7, 2014, O’Connell takes comfort in the fact that no one else died. For his actions, Shawver has been named the “Offi cer of the Year” by the Broward County Chiefs of Police. “As offi cers responded to the area they were advised by the frightened caller that the subject has fi red gunshots into his home, he was fearful that the subject would shoot him and that he had barricaded himself and his given yesterday (Dec. 3) was one sentence. roommate in the bathroom of their home. In Indeed . . . very humble!” wrote O’Connell. a nutshell, this was an “active shooter” call,” In his nomination letter, O’Connell also wrote O’Connell in his letter nominating cited Shawver in helping a single mother Shawver for the award. bring her home up to code and avoid fi nes. O’Connell praised Shawver for his tactical “He recruited members of our department For the second year in a row, Wilton [HRC gave us a lesser score on] and increase expertise, calm presence and leadership of who volunteered their services on their Manors has gotten a perfect 100 from the our points where we underscored. It gave us the less experienced offi cers on the scene. ‘off time’ to paint the house and make all Human Rights Campaign [HRC]. an opportunity to refl ect a score that better “It was ‘follow me;’ the very essence of necessary repairs to achieve compliance.” “We’re really proud to be recognized by refl ects our policies.” The city’s original score leadership on the line. O’Connell said Shawver is an example of a the HRC. It’s not something that’s happened was 98; 84 standard points and 14 bonus The armed subject subsequently made a word people often forget when talking about without a great deal of thoughtfulness points. decision that compelled offi cers to discharge police: service. and eff ort,” said City Manager Leigh Ann Other points lost by the city were for not their fi rearms to stop the threat.” Earlier in his career, Shawver was named Henderson. Wilton Manors is one of only off ering transgender-inclusive healthcare In June of 2015, the grand jury determined the 1987 Offi cer of the Year in Lauderdale- three Florida cities to get a perfect HRC score; benefi ts to city employees, something the shooting was justifi ed. By-The-Sea. According to a Sun Sentinel Orlando and St. Petersburg were the others. Deanna Muniz, the parent of a transgender Shawver declined a request to be article published at the time, he received the The city got 89 standard points and 16 bonus child, pleaded with commissioners to add. interviewed. award for rescuing a woman from a burning points. HRC only counts a maximum of 100 Muniz, who lives in Sunrise, asked “If you know Rick he is a humble guy building. points. Fort Lauderdale got an overall score commissioners to add the benefi ts during that wants no spotlight to be placed upon “He’s a local kid that grew up in a town of 80 and Oakland Park an 86. their Dec. 8 meeting. “I have other children himself. Rather, he just enjoys coming in with tremendous aptitude for the job, and his The HRC evaluated 408 municipalities and I can take them to the doctor and there’s and accomplishing the mission our PD sets dedication is making him realize every ounce nationwide and scored them based on how no issues. With my son there’s a lot of layers. out to achieve each and every day,” wrote of that aptitude,” said former Lauderdale-By- LGBT friendly their policies are. It’s very diffi cult to tell my son, ‘Your sister Commander Gary Blocker. The-Sea Police Chief Joseph Fitzgerald in the Categories include non-discrimination can go to the doctor but you might need “I think his entire acceptance speech article. WMG practices, how welcoming the city is to LGBT alternative care or our insurance doesn’t individuals, the availability of transgender cover your care.’ It’s just a reminder that he’s health benefi ts and the existence of an LGBT diff erent.” Business police liaison or task force. Resident Michael Rajner also supported It’s that last category, where the city got adding the benefi ts and said the city already 5 out of 10 points, that Chief Paul O'Connell covers HIV and AIDS-related healthcare, Medical Company Purchases was critical of. “which is more expensive” than transgender “After review of the criteria I have to procedures. “There’s no Ryan White-like respectfully disagree with their “cookie program to cover [transgender healthcare],” Old SunTrust Bank cutter” assessment of WMPD. A police he said. By Michael d’Oliveira department of our size serving a small Recently, Commissioner Julie Carson The former SunTrust Bank on Northeast According to Wilton Manors From community of our size does not have the advocated the city take a look at adding 26 Street was purchased in 2015 by Farming Community to Urban Village, luxury of dedicating one sworn position the benefi ts but commissioners have yet to MIGLOBAL for written by Wilton Manors Historical Society to this important, but limited, task. In the make a decision. Henderson said the issue $3.6 million. Secretary Benjamin Little, the 3.27-acre alternative, WMPD does have a full-time is being researched by the Human Resources A spokesperson for MIGLOBAL, which property was built in 1955 as the Wilton Community Police Offi cer assigned to the Department and could come back to the designs and builds hospitals, dialysis Manors National Bank and later became a entire community . . . straight, LGBT, black, commission by late January or early February. centers and other medical facilities, said SunTrust branch. brown & white, young and elder,” wrote An initial estimate by Dio Sanchez, director the company has not decided yet how SunTrust sold the property to New O'Connell in an email. of Human Resources, puts the total cost of a the building or property will be used. Urban Communities in 2005. New Urban Henderson agreed with O’Connell. “I transgender procedure at about $75,000. The MIGLOBAL, a company located in the had hoped to build 61 apartments and think, being a small city, that’s really the only city could budget money specifi cally for that United States and Central and South 6,648 square feet of commercial space in way we can do it.” purpose or add it to their policy. America, already has offi ces in Fort a mixed-use development but plans never According to Henderson, Wilton Manors’ Attempts to contact the HRC were Lauderdale. MIGLOBAL purchased the materialized. New Urban sold it to Unity score was a combination of an initial unsuccessful because the organization’s evaluation by the HRC and feedback by the offi ces were closed for the holiday break. property in September from Unity Church Church in 2012. WMG which moved to Fort Lauderdale. city. “We were able to identify some areas WMG • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.WMGAZETTE.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

30 • 01.06.2016 4 • January 6, 2016 lifestyle cars

dRIVEn 2016

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Base Price: $78,295 Power: 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 (380 hp, 339 lb-ft of torque) Transmission: 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic Fuel Economy, city/hwy mpg (EPA est): 15–19/24–27 Photo: Jaguar 2016 JAguAr F-tyPe s couPe Steve Siler It’s so pretty.

ars, as with people, can get away with a dramatic design feature is its roofl ine, which lot when they’re pretty. And the Jaguar tapers dramatically as it stretches all the way to CF-Type could be one of those cases. Sure, the rear lip. Outward vision is less than stellar, it’s cramped, but it’s so pretty. It can’t handle but with cars like this—as with uncomfortable a shopping spree at Crate & Barrel, but it’s so shoes and skin-tight jeans—when you know pretty. It’s hard to enter your man- you look this good, you make friend’s driveway without scraping the sacrifi ce. It’s so beautiful, the nose, but—sigh—it’s soooo Truth be in fact, that when you get to pretty. your destination and walk Truth be told, the F-Type doesn’t told, the away, before you get inside, have much to apologize for. It’s a F-Type you turn around and look at sports car, after all, and anyone doesn’t it one more time. Sometimes looking to buy one usually know more than once. that certain sacrifi ces are required. have It’s also comfortable. The As a sports car, it is damn near much to F-Type may be a sports car, perfect, with excellent steering, but it’s still a Jaguar, so you’ll pan-fl at cornering, high levels of apologize fi nd leather everywhere and a grip, and power aplenty under for full raft of amenities that will OR YOU COULD BUY: that long, phallic bonnet. I leave your passenger (whether Chevrolet Corvette terrorized South Florida in a 495- it be your spouse or your trick) Porsche 911 hp V-8-powered F-Type ragtop when the car was more than impressed when they slide inside. Aston Martin V8 Vantage launched two years ago, and it was incredible. Out on the road, the passenger also benefi ts With just 380 hp and a fi xed glass roof, this from grab handles on both sides, the better to F-Type V-6 S off ered a much diff erent experience. hold him- or herself in place while you exploit It was less about looking fi erce at stoplights the car’s sparkling handling. Renowned automotive journalist Steve Siler pioneered while scaring passersby with a raucous crackling This is an emotional creature that appeals to automotive writing for the GLBT community in 1998 exhaust than appreciating the car’s sheer beauty your emotional side, but should your left brain and currently contributes auto news and reviews to Car standing still and exquisite dynamic balance on pipe in at any point, the supercharged V-6’s fuel and Driver Magazine, Yahoo Autos, The New York Daily the road. In other words, it is more mature. effi ciency is reasonably good. The price, on the News, Autoblog, Details, and many more. You can follow And it’s damn beautiful. The coupe’s most other hand…well again, it’s soooooo pretty. his adventures on Twitter/Instagram: @silerroad.

01.06.2016 • 31 feature community Photo: Facebook

lesbiAn tent reViVAl ArriVes in lAke worth Jorjet Harper

oted lesbian playwright Carolyn Gage a dozen books and many essays. But there is rights and mainstream acceptance – including Although times are changing, lesbian will raise a joyful noise onstage at nothing academic about Gage’s Lesbian Tent the successful fi ght for marriage equality – she visibility in the mainstream still lags wildly NCompass Center in Lake Worth with her Revival — it’s a “hands-on” experience. has continued to focus radical creative thought behind that of gay men, notes Gage. Lesbian Tent Revival show, in a one-night-only The Lesbian Tent Revival has been on lesbian and/or feminist issues. “This is still patriarchy, and though we may performance on Jan. 16. entertaining lesbians around the country, who “Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist,” for all be queer, some of us are women. It is still The topic of Gage’s divinely inspired have enthusiastically called the experience example, is a brilliant intersectional take on imperative for lesbians to take responsibility for lesbocentric sermon will be “The Seven Deadly uplifting, eye opening, liberating, powerful, racism, the ways women are told to ‘go along our own cultural representations. Separatism Sins and How to Get More of Them in Your insightful, thought-provoking, edifying, to get along,’ and the agendas people have for does not seem like a scary word to me. Every Life.” During her tent revival inspiring, awesome, brilliantly trying to make powerful women step down. marginalized population operates with varying performance, Gage becomes funny, and not-to-be-missed Her work is one of a kind, and we’re thrilled degrees of separation from the dominant “Sister Carolyn of the Sacred “we didn’t — an evening of radical lesbian she’s bringing her Tent Revival to Palm Beach culture. It’s how we hold onto our identity. For Synapse.” celebration and “synaptic County.” me, it creates the space where I can think with Gage is well-known for her get to be excitement.” The spirited BLAST Tent Revival Choir, clarity about what best serves my interests and writings and appearances lesbians by The Lesbian Tent Revival is the “Seven Deadly Sin-gers,” will lend their those of my community.” created for specifi cally lesbian a combination of many things, voices to the merriment and mayhem of the A lesbian religious experience, however audiences. doing what and what ties it all together is Lake Worth event. Led by Corrinne Farner, the satirical and fun, is a serious challenge to the “As a lesbian I write about we were hilarity. singers will provide backup for Gage’s sermon, way patriarchy protects its own interests. myself, my history, culture and “The goal of the Revival is, using familiar tunes with lyrics reworked to “Women who reserve their primary intimacy community,” Gage said. “The told.” well, to revive us all, bringing us bolster the fervor of Sister Carolyn’s evangelical for other women threaten an empire of unpaid added bonus is that the subject back to our pride, our creativity, lesbianism. female labor in male-dominated cultures,” of our lives has been taboo for so our life-loving connections with One of the diffi culties of building a shared Gage said. “And women who do not conform long, it’s a very rich and largely -Carolyn Gage each other, and our ecstatic bliss lesbian culture, Gage observes, is “really paying to gender norms call into immediate question unexplored territory!” in being women-loving women,” attention to being inclusive. Whose voices the assumptions and entitlements of male Gage is the author of more Gage said. “Hallelujah!” get heard? Who is at the table? And more to supremacy. Just more reasons for celebrating than 65 plays, including “The Gage’s appearance in Lake the point, what are all those hidden, cultural, ourselves!” Second Coming of Joan of Arc and Harriet Worth is sponsored by BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and and institutional imbalances that lie behind At Gage’s Lesbian Tent Revival, we can look Tubman Visits a Therapist” (which has been Straight Together) . The BLAST community exclusion? forward to a vivid, participatory experience of produced in Palm Beach County by Empty now has more than 2,100 members. (See www. “Fortunately, we lesbians tend to be a the vitality and sheer joy of lesbians gathering Closet Women’s Theater, starring Gwen Artiaga meetup.com/BLASTwpb) contentious bunch,” she said. “After all, we together to celebrate our fi ne selves and to feel and Melinda Jackson). The group’s founder/director, Toni didn’t get to be lesbians by doing what we the spirit among us. Her work includes musicals, one-acts, one- Armstrong Jr., has long admired Gage’s were told. We notice things and we speak out. Gage and BLAST invite you to join the woman shows and dramas. She often tours in theatrical works. It’s my experience that we lesbians are fi erce congregation. Hallelujah, indeed! her own shows, off ers lectures and workshops “There’s no one like Carolyn Gage,” and vigilant about social justice. The trick is on lesbian culture and history, and has won Armstrong said. “During these years when learning to celebrate our confrontational skills For ticket information and other details about the numerous awards. She is also the author of much energy has been directed toward LGBT in all their magnifi cence.” January 16 show: http://bit.ly/1Ot7hy0.

32 • 01.06.2016 01.06.2016 • 33 lifestyle books My best books oF 2015 Terry Schlichenmeyer

s you look back over your year, there are a lot of things you notice. You had fun – probably more than once. You had some really great meals Awith really great friends – also probably more than once. And in my case, there were books – defi nitely more than one. Over three hundred twenty, to be Fiction exact, but here are my Top Picks of 2015. Happy Reading! Fiction

My Grandmother Asked Me to A History of Loneliness Tell You She’s Sorry by John Boyne by Fredrik Backman

I always loved author John Boyne’s books; in fact, “The Remember what it was like to be a kid? You’ll revisit it again Absolutist” is one of my Top Five Ever. But “A History of in “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Loneliness” has to be right up there. In this book, a priest Fredrik Backman, the story of a seven-year-old who loses explains his relationship with a colleague who always seems her grandmother. Else is precocious, Granny was her only to be moved around from parish to parish. What’s wrong will real friend and she was somewhat of a rascal. And as proof of slowly dawn on you, but our narrator is a little slower on the that, before she dies, Granny leaves Elsa with an assignment. uptake. What happens will make you want to crawl into bed Part fantasy, part childhood, all charming, this book from the and cry for an hour. author of “A Man Called Ove” is a wonderful winner.

Fiction Fiction

One Night The Hired Girl by Eric Jerome Dickey by Laura Amy Schlitz

“The Hired Girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz might be found In “One Night” by Eric Jerome Dickey, a woman who has on the Young Adult section of your bookstore or library, nothing left to lose meets a man who has everything in life. but I defi nitely thought it was more of an adult novel. It’s She needs money. He decides that he needs her and they the story of a teenager who leaves her family because her embark on a one-night stand that’s almost unbearably father is abusive, and she moves to Baltimore to become a taught. I loved the mixture of this book: psychological, housemaid. It’s 1911, she’s Catholic, but her new employers erotic, and sass. are Jewish and the learning curve is steep. There’s adventure, heartbreak, romance, and history here – and yes, you can still share it with your favorite teen…

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The Magician’s Lie Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of by Greer Macalliste the Lusitania” by Erik Larson

Also tightly written is “The Magician’s Lie” by Greer You may fi nd “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Macallister. It’s the story of a small-town sheriff who fi nally Lusitania” by Erik Larson on other Best Of lists this year, captures a killer who’s been on the loose for some time. for a reason. This is a historical account of the sinking of She’s a slippery one – an illusionist – and he hopes she’ll a ship but there’s more: Larson is known to tease a story off er a confession. Instead, she tells him a story… out, adding small side notes and spinning off in ways that The sheriff doesn’t know what’s lie and what’s not – and enhance the tale he’s telling. That makes for a fascinating, neither will you in this wrap-you-up tale with an ending heart-pounding true account you won’t want to put down. you totally won’t see coming.

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Good Mourning: A Memoir by Elizabeth Meyer

As a lover of All Things Scandalous, I found “Good Mourning: A Memoir” by Elizabeth Meyer with Caitlin Moscatello to be absolutely delicious. After Meyer lost her father, a high-powered lawyer, she realized that she was rather fascinated with death, just a little bit. So she marched into one of Manhattan’s premiere funeral homes, asked for a job, and ended up being a funeral planner (think: services that are anything but dead). I loved this book for its behind- the-scenes peeks, and for the tales that only an insider can tell.

Rosemary by Kate Clifford Lights Out by Ted Koppe

There’s a TIE for the last slot on this non- fi ction list: I loved “Rosemary” by Kate Cliff ord Larson for its jaw-dropping look at history, the Kennedys, and power gone wrong. I also couldn’t put down “Lights Out” by Ted Koppel, a cautionary, scare-the- daylights-out-of-you book on what could happen if our electric grid and internet infrastructure are attacked by terrorists.

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01.06.2016 • 35 feature top ten

Drama On The High Seas Tops The List of SFGN.com Stories From 2015 John McDonald

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01.06.2016 • 39 lifestyle food Photos: Facebook More best bites There are just too many to choose from Rick Karlin

n my last column I started to list the best dishes I had enjoyed in my fi rst year of reporting on restaurants for SFGN. Frankly, I thought that there’d I’m certainly not a food snob, and great food can even be found at your Ibe fi ve, maybe six, that would make the list. In looking back over my past neighborhood diner. At Peter Pan Diner, my go-to dish is from the low-carb menu. I always order the triple salad combo. It features three healthy scoops columns, I was surprised at how many more there were. Even in a restaurant of excellent tuna, chicken and seafood salad, with cucumbers, tomatoes that underwhelms me, there can be a stand out dish. No wonder I’m always and Greek olives. I also order a toasted bagel, completely obliterating the struggling to get back to my original weight of 6 lbs. 8 oz.! low-carb aspect. I don’t care. There’s easily enough for two people, but I won’t share. 1216 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, 954-565-7177.

While JT Threlkeld and his partner Chris Messina may have closed Wilton Manor’s Out of the Oven, they still serve the same delicious crumb cake at their new place, Oakland Park’s 45th St. Bakery and I, for one, am grateful. 1950 NE 45th St., 954-533-6747, OutOfTheOvenBaking.com.

One of the hardest parts about reviewing all named after New York neighborhoods. a restaurant is when everything is good. It’s My favorites depend on my mood, it’s either hard to avoid coming off sounding like the the “Soho,” which combines brie, crispy Sometimes the simplest plates can have the most impact. That’s the case with place hired you to promote them. That was onions, crunchy bacon and berry marmalade the cashew cheese plate at Sublime. It is presented with olive tapenade, a small the case with Wilton Manors’ own New York on toasted oatmeal wheat bread or the bowl of kim chee vegetables and crostini. I challenge you to compare this to the Grilled Cheese. Everything that I tasted was “Harlem Jalapeno” a spicy combo of crispy richest goat’s milk product. You don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy this delightful perfectly prepared. There were some things I jalapeno poppers, crispy onions and sweet snack. 1431 N. Federal, Fort Lauderdale, 954-615-1431, SubimeRestaurant.com liked better than others, but that was a matter chili aioli added to the restaurant’s classic of personal preference, not an indication of grilled cheese ingredients. Whichever I the quality of the food. The basic sandwich choose, it comes with my favorite bite, the consists of perfectly crisp waffle-grilled tomato basil soup for dipping. It creates a bread dripping with plenty of gooey cheese. slow afterglow at the back of your throat that Additional ingredients or different kinds of is delightful. 2207 Wilton Dr., 954-564-6887, Occasionally the best bite isn’t one particular dish, but the best deal in town. bread distinguish the various sandwiches, NewYorkGrilledCheese.com Such is the case at Mojo, which celebrates Tuesday (an under-appreciated day) with select martinis for $6. On that same day, Mojo also offers a three-course prix fixe (appetizer, entree and dessert) for $19.95. For those who dine early and want to order a la carte, if you’re seated before 6:30, they’ll give you a free soup or salad and dessert with any entrée every day but Sunday. 4140 N. Federal On my visits to What the Pho I was not bowled over (no pun intended) but Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 954-568-4443, MojoFL.com others have raved about it, so I will be giving it a second chance. Even though I wasn’t crazy about the pho, I had nothing but raves for the banh xeo. Often referred to as a crepe or pancake, it is a paper-thin omelet stuffed with fresh veggies and herbs. It was perfectly prepared, one of the reasons I’m willing to I couldn’t end this column without and whipped cream at Louie Bossi is, give the place another chance. 2033 Wilton Dr., 954-779-7769 mentioning chocolate. The budino, quite possibly, the best dessert I’ve a rich thick pudding, topped with ever had in my life. 1032 E. Las Olas salted caramel, chopped hazelnuts Blvd., 954-356-6699, LouieBossi.com

Brunch buffets are usually a case of quantity over quality. At Dapur, the Sunday brunch manages both quantity and quality, while delivering more exotic fare than you’ll usually see on a brunch buffet. In addition to the buffet of Asian and western fare, there are also sushi and omelet stations and carts of dim sum from which to choose. The $23.95 prix fixe ($14 more if you want to partake of the unlimited Bloody Mary, mimosa and sangria bar - and you will) is one of the best deals and meals in town. 1620 N. Federal, Ft. Lauderdale, 954-306- 2663, DapurKitchen.com

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J.W. Arnold [email protected] THU 1/7 theater “Diva Diaries,” running through Jan. 31 in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center, is the story of three drag queens on the verge of a nervous breakdown when they find out the club where they’ve performed for 25 years is closing. Feathers fly as the divas spill secrets, fall apart and come together in this musical. Snacks and dessert are available one hour before the show. Tickets are $45 at BrowardCenter.org. FRI 1/8 dance Miami City Ballet continues its season at Miami’s Arsht Center this weekend with Program II: Balanchine’s “La Source,” set to music by Delibes; Peter Martins’ quirky “Barber Violin Concerto,” and Twyla Tharp’s signature “In the Upper Room” with music by Philip Glass. The program will be repeated at the Broward Center, Jan. 16 -17, and Kravis Center, Jan. The circus has come to town. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to 29 – 31. Tickets and show times at Miami’s American Airlines Arena, Jan. 8 – 18, with “Circus XTREME.” MiamiCityBallet.org. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment. SAT 1/9 SUN 1/10 MON 1/11 TUE 1/12 circus cabaret theater concert The circus has come to town! Yes, the SAGE of South Florida presents “A Jan McArt’s New Play Reading The Symphony of the Americas Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Cabaret in the Afternoon,” featuring Series features “The Goldberg continues its masterworks season Circus returns to Miami’s American well known Broadway performer Variations” by gay director and tonight at 8:15 p.m. in the Amaturo Airlines Arena, Jan. 8 – 18, with Michael Vita today at 2 p.m. at The playwright Stuart Meltzer tonight Theater of the Broward Center. “Circus XTREME,” and this show is Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway at 7:30 p.m. at the Wold Performing Maestro James Brook-Bruzzese not just for the kids. Don’t miss one in Wilton Manors. Vita will be singing Arts Center on the Lynn University conducts award-winning Italian of the last opportunities to marvel familiar hits from the Great White campus in Boca Raton. Directed by violinist Roberto Cani in Wieniawski’s at the trained elephants before they Way, accompanied by Jeff Hess Margaret Ledford, the play explores “Concerto No. 2 in D minor,” Rossini’s are retired permanently from the on piano and Arnie Miller on bass. the challenges for a family dealing spirited “L’Italiana in Algeri Overture” circus. Tickets start at $16. For more The performance is free and free with a parent’s failing health, a story and Dvorak’s dramatic “Symphony information and show times, go to parking is available at the center. For based on Meltzer’s own experiences. No. 6 in D.” Tickets are $50 and $75 Ticketmaster.com. information, go to SageWebsite.org. Tickets are $10 at Events.Lynn.edu. at BrowardCenter.org.

42 • 01.06.2016 01.06.2016 • 43 a&e movies best lgbt FilMs oF 2015 David-Elijah Nahmod “Best” of course is a relative term. From my vantage point, these biopic from “Les Misrables” director Tom Hooper which tops the list. There are the best LGBT fi lms of 2015. MIA are several fi lms that I suspect would are in fact two trans themed fi lms on this list, as the trans community have made the list had I seen them: the lesbian dramas “Freeheld” and continues to emerge from the shadows and take their place at the table. “Grandma,” and the documentary “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine” – I There’s also one controversial choice, but as stated earlier, these are just my look forward to catching them on DVD. opinions. We’d love to know what your favorite fi lms are, please let us know. Of the fi lms I did see, it was “The Danish Girl,” a riveting trans themed Happy New Year!

The Danish Girl Boulevard

Director Tom Hooper and star Eddie Redmayne both “Boulevard” is not a great fi lm – the script needed some deserve to win second Oscars for their work in this mesmerizing work. But “Boulevard” marks the fi nal performance of the biopic. The fi lm tells the true life story of LIli Elbe, believed to late, great Robin Williams (1951-2014), who was given one last be the fi rst transwoman to undergo sex reassignment surgery. hurrah as Nolan - a sixty year old man in a somewhat friendly “The Danish Girl” is, fi rst and foremost, a love story between but loveless marriage to Joy (Kathy Baker). Nolan and Joy create Lili and her wife Gerda (Alicia Vikander), who remain together the illusion of themselves as a happily married couple, even as even after Lili transitions. Though Gerda sees herself as losing they hide the truth from their friends and from themselves: her beloved husband, she stands by Lili’s side. Even as their they sleep in separate rooms and have not made love in relationship becomes platonic, Lili’s and Gerda’s deep love for decades. each other remains fully intact. After Nolan meets Leo (Roberto Aguire), he’s able to Redmayne gives an extraordinary performance both as Lili, face the truth about himself. Leo is a troubled hustler, and and as Einar, the male persona she leaves behind. In other Nolan tries to mentor him. It’s a lost cause, but their strange fi lms where transwomen are played by cisgender men, the friendship enables Nolan to accept his own long suppressed trans character often looks like a drag queen. Not so in “The homosexuality. Danish Girl.” Redmayne’s power as an actor allows a woman The fl awed script doesn’t allow viewers to learn who Leo and to emerge on screen He completely alters his onscreen body Joy really are, but William’s performance is so powerful that language as he transitions from Einar to Lili. “Boulevard” becomes a rewarding viewing experience. At the The story’s setting, 1920s Copenhagen Denmark, is lovingly time the fi lm was shot the actor was struggling with his own recreated in his heartbreaking and heartwarming history inner demons. Williams allows the audience to peak inside lesson. Lili’s tale serves as an education to us all, whether trans Nolan’s soul and to see the character’s torment – we might just or not: fi nd the courage and strength to be yourself. be seeing a bit of Williams’ own torment as the story unfolds. It’s an extraordinary performance from a great actor. A most fi tting fi nal bow.

Tangerine Bessie

Amazingly, filmmaker Sean Baker shot his film with an iPhone. Thanks to current technology, “Tangerine” has a somewhat polished look, while also capturing Queen Latifah stars in this beautifully produced biopic of legendary blues singer the harsh realities of transgender street life. Real life transwomen Mya Taylor and Bessie Smith. Smith (1894-1937) was an African American woman who walked to the Kitana Kiki Rodriguez star as Alexandra and Sin-Dee, best friends and prostitutes on beat of her own drum at a time when most “colored folks” knew their place. Smith lived the streets of Hollywood. her life to the fullest and partied hard. She loved men and women alike, and the film “Tangerine” is a no-holds bared look at a dangerous lifestyle that many transwomen doesn’t shy away from her bisexuality. of color are forced to endure due to a society which often still refuses to accept them. Sumptuously produced, “Bessie” recreates Smith’s era – including the blatantly This is strong stuff – the film illustrates in no uncertain terms how unsavory and harsh racism which was still socially acceptable during those days. The film features violent Alexandra and Sin-Dee’s world can be. But “Tangerine” is also funny and a number of riveting musical numbers with Latifah belting them out as she struts her sweet--the girls are loud and foul mouthed – and they genuinely love each other. stuff across the stage. “Bessie” is grand entertainment – it’s a fitting tribute to a woman “Tangerine” is an important film that might open people’s hearts and minds as who kicked open a few doors as part of the generation which preceded the civil rights how many in the trans community have been forced to live, even as they hope and movement. yearn for something better.

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Stonewall

Roland Emmerich’s “Stonewall” is to the legendary riots what James Cameron’s “Titanic” was to the maritime disaster, a romanticized retelling of actual historic events starring a fictional lead. The film was viciously attacked by LGBT activists before it was even released – the intensity of their venom was disturbing – many of the protesters admitted that they’d not seen the film. The accusations hurled at the film were false. The film told the truth about the harsh conditions which gay and trans kids – many of whom had been rejected by their families--were forced to live in during the Stonewall era. Nor does “Stonewall” shy away from the police brutality and harassment, which sparked the riots. The film has two villains: a violent gay mafia goon (Ron Perlman) and a conservative gay activist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who shows a willingness to sell his community out. Both of these characters are white. “Stonewall” also offers a riveting, Oscar worthy performance from newcomer Jonny Beauchamp as Ray/Ramona, an embittered yet kind-hearted cross dressing Latin prostitute – Beauchamp steals the film. It’s Ramona and real-life African American Stonewall veteran Marsha P. Johnson (Otoja Abit) who offer fictional lead Danny Winters the love, loyalty and support he never gets from the Rhys-Meyers character. Romona and Johnson are “Stonewall’s” most sympathetic and likable characters. Is “Stonewall” a perfect film? Is it completely accurate? No, but neither was “Titanic.” But “Stonewall” does get many aspects of the Stonewall saga right. It did not deserve the attacks that were hurled at it. It’s out on DVD/Blu Ray – give it a chance.

Larry Kramer: In Love and Anger

Produced for HBO, Jean Carlomusto’s feature length documentary preserves the history and legacy of legendary AIDS activist Larry Kramer. The fi lm opens as long time HIV survivor Kramer lies in his hospital, barely alive after undergoing surgery which was needed in order to save his life – director Carlomusto is seen in Kramer’s hospital room tending to his needs. “Larry Kramer: In Love and Anger” then fl ashes back to Kramer’s less than happy childhood and follows him as he begins a career as a Hollywood producer and screenwriter – Kramer received an Oscar nomination for penning the script to Ken Russell’s “Women in Love” (1969), a fi lm which stunned viewers at the time due to its blatant homoeroticism. In 1977 Kramer became persona-non- grata in the gay community after his shocker of a novel “Faggots” was published. In the book Kramer dared to suggest that gay culture was shallow and unhealthy – an argument that is still being waged today. But it was when Kramer rallied the troops during the peak years of the AIDS epidemic that made his legacy. A co-founder of the AIDS activist organization ACT-UP, Kramer screamed and cursed at a government which knowingly let people die – and at gay men who were, in his eyes, apathetic. “Larry Kramer: In Love and Anger” includes a still-shocking clip: Kramer tells a 1980s TV interviewer that the government was ignoring AIDS because the disease was killing “niggers, spics and faggots.” By the time Carlomusto made her fi lm, most people had admitted that Kramer was right.

01.06.2016 • 45 a&e music a&e theater

Michael Leeds provides direction to Troy Stanley, left, and Kevin Reilly during a rehearsal of his new play, “Who Killed Joan Crawford?” at Island City Stage. Photo: Facebook

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he ladies of Lips are paying tribute to the performers are ready to reinvent many classic Queen of Pop. “Material Girl” numbers. T In a benefi t for Care Resource, Lips, Lame is promising a night featuring the longtime drag den, is hosting a Madonna Madonna anthems “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Like Photo Credit: Andy Rogow. Photo Credit: themed party. The dinner show is scheduled A Virgin,” “Into The Groove,” and “Like A for 7 p.m., Jan. 20 at the Lips location in Prayer.” Oakland Park, 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. Cost for the evening is $31, which includes “We’re fortunate to be able to lend support dinner, beverages, cover charge, taxes and to a great organization like Care Resource,” gratuity. Reservations are strongly encouraged said Yvonne Lame, Lips founder and co- as this particular show, Lame insists, will sell new coMedy showcAses locAl owner, in a news release. “There’s no better out. Reservations can be made by calling 954- reason to celebrate than Madonna coming to 567-0987 or visit LipsUSA.com director's writing skills town and each of our divas is ready to put her Proceeds from this Madonna themed own unique twist on The Queen of Pop’s great Lips party will benefi t AIDS Walk Miami J.W. Arnold music for this worthy cause.” 2016 now in its 28th year. Care Resource, Madonna is bringing her “Rebel Heart” tour South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS to Miami for two shows at American Airlines service organization, operates facilities in ichael Leeds is best known as a woman,” he added. “They’re lumbering Arena, Jan. 23-24. Her provocative style Miami, Miami Beach, Little Havana and Fort a director, but with the world around the stage in heels and make-up.” has long attractedSFGN_Florida_House3.pdf a gay following 1 4/9/2015 and 1:03:28 Lips PM Lauderdale. Mpremiere of his comedy, “Who Leeds coaxed Island City Stage artistic Killed Joan Crawford?” at Island City Stage director Andy Rogow for the production, next week, South Florida audiences will also along with another well-known local actor, get to evaluate his talents as a playwright. Kevin Reilly. Also in the cast are Troy “I’m a director fi rst, so I have no ego as Stanley, Christian Vandepas, who Leeds a writer to cut,” he explained in a phone worked with in last season’s production of interview between rehearsals. “I’m used to “Poz,” and New York actor Barry Marcus. working with a playwright, so I’m wearing Already, the play’s title has raised my director hat when I’m writing.” eyebrows. One patron told Rogow she didn’t Where People Get Better The Tony Award-nominated director know Joan Crawford had been murdered. actually started with the title. Leeds was “When they hear it’s a comedy-thriller, We treat the chemical dependency and the underlying issues that contribute reading about the iconic actress when the that intrigues them more,” Leeds said. to drug and alcohol addiction. Whether you are a professional, a parent, or a title came to mind. The play has already received a couple of student, now you can get better. All calls are 100% confidential. “I just had to write a play to back up the readings in Chicago, where it was a winner title and started to imagine how that could of a contest by a local theater for gay-themed Detox I Residential l OutpatientPM l Aftercare play out,” he recalled. plays, but the current rehearsals are shaping C A fan of Agatha Christie murder novels, the production in important ways. Leeds drew inspiration from the mystery “The personal qualities of the characters M writer’s “And Then There Were None” come out more in rehearsals,” he said. Y and the corresponding movie, “Ten Little “There’s also an old expression that the last Indians.” actor to show up is the audience. You learn CM He envisioned a birthday party with a so much from them and their reactions.” MY theme – all the guests would be invited to The Broadway veteran said it’s not come dressed as their favorite Joan Crawford uncommon for well-rehearsed productions CY movie character. The host is a soap opera to undergo major rewrites after the fi rst

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ob Deutsch was just a teen when he fi rst involved work. attended the fi lming of a television show He was among the last to photograph Elvis Bin Manhattan in the early 1960s, but the Presley who performed at the long-gone experience would send him into a photography Hollywood Sportatorium. Deutsch had a career surrounded by the biggest names in stage, $15 front row ticket and shot pictures of the television and fi lm. singer, who was overweight and obviously in His photographs of these iconic personalities declining health. The pictures were published in are the subject of a new exhibit, “Star Struck,” Newsweek and outlets across Europe. Some of opening at the Stonewall Museum Wilton his images occasionally resurface in the tabloids, Manors Gallery this week. earning Deutsch residuals. Deutsch was 16 and living in Queens when “When I go to Publix, I always go through the a cousin who worked for CBS gave him tickets magazines,” he said. to “The Garry Moore Show,” featuring a young Deutsch was also assigned to cover Elizabeth Carol Burnett. Taylor’s 1981 pre-Broadway, out-of-town tryout “TV show tapings were free and because I of “Little Foxes” at the Parker Playhouse in liked them so much, I began sending away for Fort Lauderdale, one of his fondest celebrity tickets,” recalled Deutsch. encounters. He photographed the fi rst run- He collected autographs from many of the through in an empty theaters, “a wonderful stars, but it was an encounter with Marilyn memory.” Monroe at Madison Square Garden that would “When it was all over, they called me up on send him on a career as a celebrity photographer. stage and asked me how I wanted (Taylor) to Monroe was attending a 1962 salute to President pose. As I was doing it, I was saying to myself, I’m John Kennedy and Deutsch spotted her getting actually directing Elizabeth Taylor,” he recalled. out of her limousine, but she declined to sign his The publicist was so thrilled with the images, autograph book. That’s when he “went out and Deutsch was invited to photograph the opening got a camera.” night party and presented with tickets later to In those days, it was easier to get close to the the Broadway opening. stars. He would attend the performances and Eventually, the long hours and late nights got then hang around outside the studios, theater to Deutsch and he called it quits in 1983. Instead, stage doors or even their hotels. he became a very successful real estate agent in “We chatted and got friendly,” he said, Brooklyn, choosing not to speak of his previous capturing shots of Burnett, Elizabeth Taylor, career, except for one party at his apartment Barbra Streisand, Natalie Wood and Jane Fonda. when he pulled slides from his closet. Burnett would let him carry her bag from the Years later, his friend, Tony Timiraos, former studio to her hotel after her television shows. executive director of Our Fund, introduced him Deutsch was invited to photograph Robert to Stonewall National Museum and Archives Goulet’s wedding and struck a friendship with executive David Jobin, and suggested an exhibit Vivien Leigh, who was starring in “Tavarisch” on of his photographs. It’s been more than a year, Broadway. Leigh invited him back to her dressing but 32 photographs and some mementos have room several times and when the actress went fi nally been assembled with the help of exhibit www.mh2g.com back to London, they continued corresponding curator Charles Ross. via mail. More than three decades later, Deutsch has It was all a hobby, however, until 1970, fond memories of the experiences and the when Deutsch started selling his photographs relationships he struck with those stars, but to newspapers and magazines. He eventually would never considering resuming his career. Interest FREE Financing Available! * went to work for Newsweek, where he worked “Absolutely not,” he exclaimed. “Now until 1983. everybody has a camera on their phones. When He became a regular at the famed Studio 54 I was a photographer it was all fi lm and prints nightclub, capturing the celebrities who came and my cameras were too heavy even back then. to see and be seen. I can’t imagine all the pushing and shoving and “It was such a great rush to walk past all waving.” those people (waiting) in the line to get in,” he said. “But, I guarantee you, I didn’t have as a “Star Struck: Vintage Portraits of Gay good a time as the people who were dancing.” Favorites” with photography by Bob Deutsch will Deutsch is now a resident of Fort Lauderdale be on display Jan. 7 – Feb. 14 at the Stonewall where he resides with his husband, but at Museum – Wilton Manors Gallery, 2157 Wilton the time, his parents owned an apartment Dr. For more information and gallery hours, go st in Miami and his visits to Florida frequently to Stonewall-Museum.org. st

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01.06.2016 • 55 Broward Health Imperial Point is committed to becoming the hospital of choice for the LGBTQ community. We are uniquely equipped with the training and the staff to provide a comfortable environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

As a certified healthcare provider for the LGBTQ community, we welcome patients for who they are. We do this by providing an environment where everyone can be transparent about their healthcare needs.

Delivering on our promise to give our patients a long, healthy life is what makes Broward Health Imperial Point a leader in the treatment and awareness of the LGBTQ community’s health needs.

For more information, call 954.776.8500 or visit, BrowardHealth.org/BHIP

6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

A hospital for everyone.

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