Tag Archives: straight ally

AFER | A Review Of Expectations

supreme.courtToday, I had an email from The American Foundation for Equal Rights in my in box. Ya know, it’s one of those kind of emails you can subscribe to.  I kinda like this one, because it’s a helpful guide pertaining to the upcoming decision on  Prop 8 from the Supreme Court.

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The Equality Project

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From their website:  “The Equality Project is a youth lead organization who’s main goal is to advocate for anti-bullying within the education system. We work as a team to communicate with all parts of the community that this is a problem that needs to be addressed and addressed quickly.”

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This is why it pays to LISTEN!

Keep watching to the end…the lesson here is that things are not always what they seem to be. I know I initially rolled my eyes and thought, ‘Here we go again’, especially since this pastor is from Springfield, MO, where I went to grad school. I know how closed minded that town can be, so this was a nice surprise. I also have known firsthand the biases of the Christian community. See what you get when you stereotype?!  :-)

Washington: Come out and Approve Referendum 74!

Watch the who video. Just do it. And be sure to Approve Ref. 74!

Los Angeles Unified School District to Collaborate in Gay History Month

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation’s second largest school district, will collaborate in LGBT History Month in October 2012.  The district will utilize the free LGBT History Month online educational resources.

The LAUSD educational collaboration follows the passage of the FAIR Education Act in 2011, making California the first state to require public schools to teach LGBT inclusive history. “ I want LGBT students to see their education as the diamond, their joy in their life rather than their trauma,” said Dr. Judy Chiasson, Coordinator, Human Relations, Diversity & Equity, for LAUSD. “Schools have an obligation to present the diversity of our communities. There are many different types of families; we want all of our families to be recognized in our schools.”

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Report for Booty

This is in honor of all of my straight ally friends.  This is proof positive that the Straights can funny and clever too…sometimes.  LMAO!

New local artist show in Fresno seeks underwriters

Hello Queer Landia!     Introducing:  “Artist to Artist”

You’ve heard me talk about this either in person or by reading my words in previous email blasts, and now it’s here.  This summer I’ve been busy producing and hosting a new show through CMAC (the Community Media Access Collaborative), and I’ve chosen to share it with you first.  You, because you are some of my biggest supporters and are prominent art supporters as well.

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