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Tyler Curry — The Next-Gen HIV Advocate

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“There’s no difference between me and them, it’s just a different generation.” – Tyler Curry
Tyler Curry had the unpleasant experience of coming out twice. The first time he had to reveal his sexual orientation. The second time was his HIV status.
“There was so much going through my head that the last thing I could think about, but the first thing on my… Read the rest

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Tyler Curry — The Next-Gen HIV Advocate

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“There’s no difference between me and them, it’s just a different generation.” – Tyler Curry
Tyler Curry had the unpleasant experience of coming out twice. The first time he had to reveal his sexual orientation. The second time was his HIV status.
“There was so much going through my head that the last thing I could think about, but the first thing on my… Read the rest

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Michael Doughman — The Director

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“I like doing things that, hopefully, make for a better community for us.” – Michael Doughman
In 1984, Michael Doughman was invited to perform at an AIDS-related fundraiser at the Round-Up Saloon (the old Round-Up Saloon, before it burned down). It was then he decided it was time to get involved.
Since then, he’s been a part of just about every organization that’s in any… Read the rest

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Michael Doughman — The Director

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“I like doing things that, hopefully, make for a better community for us.” – Michael Doughman
In 1984, Michael Doughman was invited to perform at an AIDS-related fundraiser at the Round-Up Saloon (the old Round-Up Saloon, before it burned down). It was then he decided it was time to get involved.
Since then, he’s been a part of just about every organization that’s in any… Read the rest

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Robert Emery — The Volunteer

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“I get tremendous support because [the Dallas LGBT community] is the most fabulous community in the world.” – Robert Emery
Robert Emery is the kind of guy who tells it like it is. He doesn’t need to put on airs or pretend he’s someone he isn’t, because who he is so full of life it’d be ridiculous if you weren’t drawn in.
After talking to… Read the rest

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Jack Evans and George Harris — The Historians

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“Both George and I, from the beginning of our relationship, have wanted to make a difference.” – Jack Evans
Jack Evans and George Harris have been together longer than most of us have been alive. When they met, in 1961, both had already lost a job for being gay. Harris worked for the CIA, but after an investigation into his background, he was… Read the rest

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Patti Fink — The Mobilizer

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“You can’t walk down the street and not trip over somebody who’s LGBT.” – Patti Fink
Patti Fink, the President of the Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance, has been involved in LGBT activism in Dallas for nearly 15 years. It’s actually how she found her partner, Erin Moore. The two met during meetings for the National Coming Out Project. By the way, we… Read the rest

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Mark Frazier — The Leather Sir

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When all is said and done a small part of me wants to be remembered as somebody who’s made a small difference for our community. – Mark Frazier
It’s safe to say that Dallas’ leather community would not be what it is without Mark Frazier. He opened the Dallas Eagle in 1995. At the time, Dallas didn’t have a bar that catered to the leather/levi… Read the rest

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Nell Gaither — The Trans Advocate

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“I’m trans and so this is my family. I want to support my family.” – Nell Gaither
Some in the LGBT community have only recently come to know Nell Gaither, the advocate. Just last year, she quit her job as a City of Dallas employee and decided to move to trans advocacy full-time. Gaither is the president of the Trans Pride Initiative,… Read the rest

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First Dallas Gay Pride? Expect This

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The first gay pride celebration I went to was more than a decade ago. It was St. Louis Gay Pride, and I had a really good time. I’m pretty sure the reason I enjoyed myself so much was that it was my first. I saw so much freedom and acceptance.
Over the years I’ve become less active in the gay community. However, that’s changed this… Read the rest

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How You Can Help: Resource Center Food Pantry is ‘Critically Low’

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Late Friday afternoon, Resource Center Dallas sent out a news release, begging the community for help. It’s food pantry is “critically low.” Resource Center spokesman Rafael McDonnell told the Dallas Voice, the situation has gotten so dire, “We’re giving away Twizzlers because that’s all we’ve got.”
On average, Resource Center’s food pantry hands out seven tons of food to about 1900 HIV+ clients each week.… Read the rest

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Detox, Willam Belli, & Vicky Vox “Blurred Bynes” Parody

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Well, this is my favorite Blurred Lines parody so far. For so many reasons, really. Drag girl group DWV (Detox, Willam Belli, and Vicky Vox) are at it again with “Blurred Bynes.”
The video just posted today and it’s already going viral.
Three drag queens, a bunch of guys in their underwear, snappy writing, and a goat.
Yes, a goat.
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Dallas Gay Pride Participants: Better Cover Your Junk

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Better have your shorts on in there, fellas
UPDATE:
After my original post, local activist Hardy Haberman reached out with concerns about the Tavern Guild’s stance that the policy is nothing new. He attended a pre-parade meeting for those who are going to be a part of Sunday’s parade at the Rose Room.
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Dallas Gay Pride Weekend Events

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Who’s ready for “Deep in the Heart of Pride?” The 2013 Dallas gay pride celebration kicks of with events Wednesday – Sunday! So, if you’re already in town, or you’re heading this way, here are some things you need to add to your calendar.
This list was compiled by the Dallas Tavern Guild, the organization that runs the festival.
 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th

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“Trail Life USA,” Anti-Gay Boy Scouts Alternative Holds Convention

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Trail Life USA officially held its inaugural convention over the weekend in Nashville, TN.The group formed earlier this year when the Boy Scouts of America voted to allow gay members.
Trail Life USA describes itself as “a Christian adventure, character, and leadership movement for young men.”
However, it won’t allow gay members. According to its membership standards:
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“Trail Life USA,” Anti-Gay Boy Scouts Alternative Holds Convention

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Trail Life USA officially held its inaugural convention over the weekend in Nashville, TN.The group formed earlier this year when the Boy Scouts of America voted to allow gay members.
Trail Life USA describes itself as “a Christian adventure, character, and leadership movement for young men.”
However, it won’t allow gay members. According to its membership standards:
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The Military is too Gay to Go to War?

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Last week, American Family Association radio host Sandy Rios said we aren’t ready to strike Syria. Not because of any of the well-thought-out reasons you might have heard in the past few weeks. No, Rios said on her Sandy Rios in the Morning show that the “homosexual takeover” will undermine the military’s effectiveness in a strike on Syria.
Oh boy.
From the show:
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San Antonio Approves LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections

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Thursday, San Antonio city council approved an ordinance that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the city’s current non-discrimination policy.  The policy applies in cases of city employment, contracting, housing and public accommodations. The controversial ordinance passed with an 8-3 vote. Council members Elisa Chan, Carlton Soules, and Ivy Taylor voting against the measure.
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Texas Guard Denies Same-Sex Spouses Benefits

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Tuesday, a Department of Defense policy change went into effect, giving the spouses of LGBT military service members a range of federal benefits. The DoD announced the policy change last month. It is meant to apply to all same-sex spouses of service members in all branches of the military.
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Gay Agenda: Gay Divorce, Gay Marriage, and LE1F v Macklemore

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In this week’s gay agenda on CW33, I covered a pretty wide range: from divorce to a Twitter rant.
Gay Texans may soon be able to get divorced. The Texas Supreme Court is set to take up two gay divorce cases in November. It could be months before they decide, but there’s movement. If the SCOTX votes against the gay couples, though, they’ll likely got… Read the rest

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