soyoureengayged.com
To all the couples out there, this is a really beautiful site with a ton of great resources. I'll let the blog describe itself. Click the link above to find it.
Showing posts with label gay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gay. Show all posts
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Its Thursday!!!
Its Thursday, and the blog du jour is The Cool Hunter. Its too amazing to fit into one paragraph, enjoy!
The Cool Hunter
The Cool Hunter
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
The News Journal Recognizes World AIDS Day
News Journal Recognizes World AIDS Day
People may think of AIDS as a disease that strikes only certain groups -- men who have sex with men or people who use intravenous drugs -- but 24 percent of Delawareans living with HIV/AIDS were exposed through heterosexual contact, according to state statistics.
While the largest number of HIV/AIDS cases continue to be diagnosed among African-American men, women are getting infected at increasing rates. In 1990, 24 percent of newly diagnosed AIDS cases were female; in 2008, women accounted for 34 percent of new cases, according to a comprehensive HIV prevention plan developed last year by the Delaware Division of Public Health and the Delaware HIV Consortium.
People may think of AIDS as a disease that strikes only certain groups -- men who have sex with men or people who use intravenous drugs -- but 24 percent of Delawareans living with HIV/AIDS were exposed through heterosexual contact, according to state statistics.
While the largest number of HIV/AIDS cases continue to be diagnosed among African-American men, women are getting infected at increasing rates. In 1990, 24 percent of newly diagnosed AIDS cases were female; in 2008, women accounted for 34 percent of new cases, according to a comprehensive HIV prevention plan developed last year by the Delaware Division of Public Health and the Delaware HIV Consortium.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
New Link
Diamond State Pride
Just added: Diamond State Pride, it's a collection of photographs of past events, Bingo, Pride Fest, etc.
Please check the CHAIN OF LINKS off to the right for links to other LGBT groups or organizations in Delaware.
Just added: Diamond State Pride, it's a collection of photographs of past events, Bingo, Pride Fest, etc.
Please check the CHAIN OF LINKS off to the right for links to other LGBT groups or organizations in Delaware.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
LGBT Questionnaire
Some of you might remember I sent out about 300 emails featuring the questionnaire below. Now that I'm coming back to the idea, I'd like to share some of your ideas. But first, this is the questionnaire: (also, if you're reading it for the first time and have some opinions, PLEASE email me at delawareglu@gmail.com)....
As a resident of Wilmington, it's important to me to live in a thriving city with a wide variety of fun/relaxing/elegant/outrageous things to do. Most everyone I know would agree, especially my friends in the LGBT community. Wilmington can seem “fun-challenged” at times, or maybe it’s just that the types of activities offered don’t appeal to you personally.
I'm writing you to get your opinions of what could be done differently:
A. What would you recommend changing to improve the evenings in Wilmington?
B. What events would you like to see started?
C. What sort of business/venue would you like to see opened?
D. Are there any establishments you patronize already who aren't specifically LGBT focused but could benefit from a greater sense of tolerance and support between each respective community?
E. What would it take for you, yourself to get out of your house and attend an event?
The primary purpose for the questions is based on the notion that we are a community. But what does that mean? A community is more than one person, one event, or one location. I'm incredibly envious of towns smaller than us that have Pride Parades, “gayborhoods,” rainbow flags on various houses, shops or restaurants and they understand “date night” to have a broad and inclusive meaning. It’s a chicken/egg scenario: we need a community to make these things work; we need these things to work to make us feel like a community. I’d like to see Wilmington be that kind of town, and so I am starting with something that I can impact: our sense of community.
I intend to send this message out to every person I know in hopes of getting excellent feedback from as many minds as possible. Hopefully, your feedback will help the various gay organizations in the state better understand the needs of the people. Consider this a community meeting you can attend online. The goal: To get the LGBT Community thinking about how to be a better community. Currently, there are groups and organizations struggling to kindle something, but many are hitting roadblocks. Again, it seems important to gauge what would excite you enough to show up somewhere, to sign up for something, or to attend an event knowing it's an LGBT oriented event.
If you respond, be genuine. Remember that details are key! Maybe you can suggest ways that you could offer help (advice, donations, talents). If ultimately you're not interested in evening events, are there any services or support groups geared toward the LGBT community that you would like to take advantage of?
If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading and I hope to hear back from you! There is no such thing as a bad response!
As a resident of Wilmington, it's important to me to live in a thriving city with a wide variety of fun/relaxing/elegant/outrageous things to do. Most everyone I know would agree, especially my friends in the LGBT community. Wilmington can seem “fun-challenged” at times, or maybe it’s just that the types of activities offered don’t appeal to you personally.
I'm writing you to get your opinions of what could be done differently:
A. What would you recommend changing to improve the evenings in Wilmington?
B. What events would you like to see started?
C. What sort of business/venue would you like to see opened?
D. Are there any establishments you patronize already who aren't specifically LGBT focused but could benefit from a greater sense of tolerance and support between each respective community?
E. What would it take for you, yourself to get out of your house and attend an event?
The primary purpose for the questions is based on the notion that we are a community. But what does that mean? A community is more than one person, one event, or one location. I'm incredibly envious of towns smaller than us that have Pride Parades, “gayborhoods,” rainbow flags on various houses, shops or restaurants and they understand “date night” to have a broad and inclusive meaning. It’s a chicken/egg scenario: we need a community to make these things work; we need these things to work to make us feel like a community. I’d like to see Wilmington be that kind of town, and so I am starting with something that I can impact: our sense of community.
I intend to send this message out to every person I know in hopes of getting excellent feedback from as many minds as possible. Hopefully, your feedback will help the various gay organizations in the state better understand the needs of the people. Consider this a community meeting you can attend online. The goal: To get the LGBT Community thinking about how to be a better community. Currently, there are groups and organizations struggling to kindle something, but many are hitting roadblocks. Again, it seems important to gauge what would excite you enough to show up somewhere, to sign up for something, or to attend an event knowing it's an LGBT oriented event.
If you respond, be genuine. Remember that details are key! Maybe you can suggest ways that you could offer help (advice, donations, talents). If ultimately you're not interested in evening events, are there any services or support groups geared toward the LGBT community that you would like to take advantage of?
If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading and I hope to hear back from you! There is no such thing as a bad response!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Hey GLEE fans, guess what?!
Hey GLEE fans, guess what?!
Jane Lynch SNL
Just announced: Out actress Jane Lynch will host SNL in October!!!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Dates to remember:
Hey all,
I apologize for my negligence to this blog during July, but let me try and make up for lost time with a few dates:
July 25, 2010: DE Pride Organizational Meeting Sussex County (CAMP Rehoboth@ 4:30)
August 22: 2010: Pride Skate (Rust Arena, Newark)
September 18, 2010: Delaware Pride Festival (Cape Henlopen St. Park)
September 28, 2010: AIDS Walk (Wilmington)
Keep your calendars open!!!
I apologize for my negligence to this blog during July, but let me try and make up for lost time with a few dates:
July 25, 2010: DE Pride Organizational Meeting Sussex County (CAMP Rehoboth@ 4:30)
August 22: 2010: Pride Skate (Rust Arena, Newark)
September 18, 2010: Delaware Pride Festival (Cape Henlopen St. Park)
September 28, 2010: AIDS Walk (Wilmington)
Keep your calendars open!!!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Gayborhood
We found this wonderful article about the history of Philly's 'Gayborhood.'
Philadelphia's Gayborhood
Philadelphia's Gayborhood
Friday, July 2, 2010
Google corrects their tax inequalities
If you haven't already heard Google's news, here's an article to back it up.
Little by little our community's needs are being heard and recognized.
Thanks Google, every little bit helps!
Google corrects tax inequality
Little by little our community's needs are being heard and recognized.
Thanks Google, every little bit helps!
Google corrects tax inequality
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thanks Hillary
Check out this article, its always nice to have friends in high places.
Hillary Clinton speaks at State Department GLBT event
Hillary Clinton speaks at State Department GLBT event
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
An interview with COLAGE
1: Could you describe your position and a provide brief description of COLAGE?
I am one of the Co-Coordinators of the Colage-DE chapter along with Jolly Bailey. We started this group in April 2009 for kids that have at least one LGBTQ identified parent between the age of 9-12. This kids get together once a month at First and Central in Wilmington. Rev Doug Gerdts has been very supportive of this group and his community has provided a wonderful space for the kids to meet up. There is something very endearing about watching these kids get together and know that this space is free of questions about their families and to know they are not alone. Living in a world that treats our families differently and discriminates against us can be challenging and be quite isolating. This group is a social/support group for these kids.
Colage National is 20 year old group that works to build community and promote social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy and has approximately 30 chapters across the country, and more than 20,000 supporters.
We have lots of amazing people who have come out to help this local Delaware group. We currently have 7 facilitators now who volunteer for us and one professor from Widener who serves as the facilitator mentor. What this highly creative and energized group seeks to do together is to attempt to have at least one subject matter that involves the issues around LBGTQ families and then for the rest of the time make their time together alot of fun. So there may be discussions around bullying and how best to handle or how to deal with hearing negative comments about our families. Funny story - for Gay Pride month we talked about prominent historical gay figures and one the kids pondered on this a moment and said; "I bet some cavemen were gay too!!" There is kickball, dodgeball, painting and any other suggestions that the kids may have. The group belongs to the kids - they have their own kid only space and a set of rules and agreements they have decided and signed off on. They decide through voting which activities they would like to do. We average around 12 kids for each meetup with the most being 16 kids so the word is getting out and we are growing.
2: What relevance or significance does COLAGE have to the LGBT community? (I wanted to ask these same 5 questions to every lgbt/lgbt-owned organization in the state... that's why this might feel redundant in regard to COLAGE.)
If a COLAGEr chooses to speak out on issues there is not a more powerful voice to be heard!! These kids have a perspective that is unique and in the media whenever there are discussions of LGBTQ parents, same-sex relationships or marriage it is inevitable that the question, "But what about the children?" will be raised. COLAGE is committed to promoting the voices of youth and adults with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender parents as a response to this question and to promote the visibility of those of us with the unique experience of having one or more LGBT parent. COLAGE National and the members of the Speak OUT program are a powerful antidote to homophobia, transphobia and intolerance as use their voices and experiences to raise awareness about the real experiences of people with LGBTQ parents and counter the attempts to invalidate, demean, or attack our families.
3: Why did you decide to join COLAGE?
There was a core group of this age group that had grown up doing events through DE family Pride and they were not as interested in Santa or Easter Bunny events as they got older. Colage was the natural next step to keeping these kids connected and providing support as they get older and may run into issues in middle school. We hope in the future to expand the age group to include all ages. There is an adult group just starting as well for folks over the age of 21. Stay tuned on this one...
4: Is there something that the public often misconstrues about COLAGE?
We as LGBTQ individuals have struggled – on many issues and will continue to have challenges as a people as long as the community in which we live is less than supportive of who we are; and our families. However, our struggles are not necessarily our kid’s struggles. Many of these kids are not LGBT themselves (some are "2nd generation" , which is a term our LGBTQ kids use to identify themselves). Their struggles are not our struggles for they have their own. And they do not have to champion our struggles – being a COLAGEr does not mean they have to be politically active. Some are - some are not. That does not mean they do not love us or support us in other ways.
A wise COLAGEr from the New York City chapter sent me a poem that makes this point. At Family Week COLAGE has day camp for the kids and they used to sing in Provincetown to close the week. The song is from a poem by Kahlil Gibran that was converted into a song by Sweet Honey & the Rock that I included below.
Childen
Your Children, are not your children,
they are the sons and the daughters
of life's longing for itself
they come through you, but they are not from you
and although they are with you, they belong not to you.
You can give them your love but not your thoughts
they have their own thoughts, they have their own thoughts
you can house their bodies but not their souls
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness
For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
5: Tell me one thing you know about COLAGE that I wouldn't be able to find on the website?
COLAGErs are brave and inspiring. They love their families but they need their own private COLAGErs only space - it is part of the foundation of the group. They need a space where they don’t have to explain their family – where they can just be. One teen Colager shared that when they arrived at the North East COLAGE Chapter event in January they felt like they could truly breathe when the arrived. They need people around them to hear their stories when they can’t or choose not talk at home. They need to know they are not alone and isolated.
It is hard to be a Colager in this world. Our children don’t have to justify why they need Colager space – they just do.
Special thanks to Mary Tipping from COLAGE for her participation and wealth of information.
You may contact COLAGE via their Facebook page: Facebook.com/COLAGE
I am one of the Co-Coordinators of the Colage-DE chapter along with Jolly Bailey. We started this group in April 2009 for kids that have at least one LGBTQ identified parent between the age of 9-12. This kids get together once a month at First and Central in Wilmington. Rev Doug Gerdts has been very supportive of this group and his community has provided a wonderful space for the kids to meet up. There is something very endearing about watching these kids get together and know that this space is free of questions about their families and to know they are not alone. Living in a world that treats our families differently and discriminates against us can be challenging and be quite isolating. This group is a social/support group for these kids.
Colage National is 20 year old group that works to build community and promote social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy and has approximately 30 chapters across the country, and more than 20,000 supporters.
We have lots of amazing people who have come out to help this local Delaware group. We currently have 7 facilitators now who volunteer for us and one professor from Widener who serves as the facilitator mentor. What this highly creative and energized group seeks to do together is to attempt to have at least one subject matter that involves the issues around LBGTQ families and then for the rest of the time make their time together alot of fun. So there may be discussions around bullying and how best to handle or how to deal with hearing negative comments about our families. Funny story - for Gay Pride month we talked about prominent historical gay figures and one the kids pondered on this a moment and said; "I bet some cavemen were gay too!!" There is kickball, dodgeball, painting and any other suggestions that the kids may have. The group belongs to the kids - they have their own kid only space and a set of rules and agreements they have decided and signed off on. They decide through voting which activities they would like to do. We average around 12 kids for each meetup with the most being 16 kids so the word is getting out and we are growing.
2: What relevance or significance does COLAGE have to the LGBT community? (I wanted to ask these same 5 questions to every lgbt/lgbt-owned organization in the state... that's why this might feel redundant in regard to COLAGE.)
If a COLAGEr chooses to speak out on issues there is not a more powerful voice to be heard!! These kids have a perspective that is unique and in the media whenever there are discussions of LGBTQ parents, same-sex relationships or marriage it is inevitable that the question, "But what about the children?" will be raised. COLAGE is committed to promoting the voices of youth and adults with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender parents as a response to this question and to promote the visibility of those of us with the unique experience of having one or more LGBT parent. COLAGE National and the members of the Speak OUT program are a powerful antidote to homophobia, transphobia and intolerance as use their voices and experiences to raise awareness about the real experiences of people with LGBTQ parents and counter the attempts to invalidate, demean, or attack our families.
3: Why did you decide to join COLAGE?
There was a core group of this age group that had grown up doing events through DE family Pride and they were not as interested in Santa or Easter Bunny events as they got older. Colage was the natural next step to keeping these kids connected and providing support as they get older and may run into issues in middle school. We hope in the future to expand the age group to include all ages. There is an adult group just starting as well for folks over the age of 21. Stay tuned on this one...
4: Is there something that the public often misconstrues about COLAGE?
We as LGBTQ individuals have struggled – on many issues and will continue to have challenges as a people as long as the community in which we live is less than supportive of who we are; and our families. However, our struggles are not necessarily our kid’s struggles. Many of these kids are not LGBT themselves (some are "2nd generation" , which is a term our LGBTQ kids use to identify themselves). Their struggles are not our struggles for they have their own. And they do not have to champion our struggles – being a COLAGEr does not mean they have to be politically active. Some are - some are not. That does not mean they do not love us or support us in other ways.
A wise COLAGEr from the New York City chapter sent me a poem that makes this point. At Family Week COLAGE has day camp for the kids and they used to sing in Provincetown to close the week. The song is from a poem by Kahlil Gibran that was converted into a song by Sweet Honey & the Rock that I included below.
Childen
Your Children, are not your children,
they are the sons and the daughters
of life's longing for itself
they come through you, but they are not from you
and although they are with you, they belong not to you.
You can give them your love but not your thoughts
they have their own thoughts, they have their own thoughts
you can house their bodies but not their souls
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness
For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
5: Tell me one thing you know about COLAGE that I wouldn't be able to find on the website?
COLAGErs are brave and inspiring. They love their families but they need their own private COLAGErs only space - it is part of the foundation of the group. They need a space where they don’t have to explain their family – where they can just be. One teen Colager shared that when they arrived at the North East COLAGE Chapter event in January they felt like they could truly breathe when the arrived. They need people around them to hear their stories when they can’t or choose not talk at home. They need to know they are not alone and isolated.
It is hard to be a Colager in this world. Our children don’t have to justify why they need Colager space – they just do.
Special thanks to Mary Tipping from COLAGE for her participation and wealth of information.
You may contact COLAGE via their Facebook page: Facebook.com/COLAGE
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Just DRAG!!!
THIS Friday, June 4, the New Candlelight Theatre in Ardentown (Wilmington) proudly presents “JUST DRAG…Back to Groovy!” The show has a 70s theme. All tickets include dinner, the show, and free parking. There will also be a cash bar.
This great show features many theatre cast members in drag, as well as local drag favorites Anita Mann, FeFe LaDaDa, Tisha Towers, and Angelique Audigier. There will be solo numbers and fabulous group numbers.
The show starts promptly at 8:00pm, with the doors opening at 6:00pm for dinner and cocktails. The show sold out last time, so purchase tickets now! Tickets are just $40 for dinner and the show. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 302.475.2313
This great show features many theatre cast members in drag, as well as local drag favorites Anita Mann, FeFe LaDaDa, Tisha Towers, and Angelique Audigier. There will be solo numbers and fabulous group numbers.
The show starts promptly at 8:00pm, with the doors opening at 6:00pm for dinner and cocktails. The show sold out last time, so purchase tickets now! Tickets are just $40 for dinner and the show. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 302.475.2313
Friday, May 28, 2010
Bingo a Go Go ReHoMo
This Saturday May 29, 2010
Rehoboth Convention Center @ 7:00pm
Bingo-A-Go-Go is a joint fundraiser of Delaware Pride, AIDS Delaware, and Rainbow Chorale.
Bingo is held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and the Cranston Heights Firehall in Wilmington. See the location based upon the event date. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the first game called at 7:00 PM. Must be 14 or older to attend bingo. You must be 18 to play. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door (10 Games). Food and Beverages are available during the games. To buy your tickets or for more information call (302) 652-6776. (Visa/Master Card/Am Express & personal checks accepted).
Special Games Package is $8 (5 games, must be purchased before the first game). Individual Special Game is $2
Want to get more involved? We can always use volunteers to help at Bingo selling raffle tickets, game cards and as well as set-up and clean up. If you'd like to help, e-mail us at President@delawarepride.org
Does your business or organization want to sponsor a game? E-mail us at Bingosponsorship@delawarepride.org
Rehoboth Convention Center @ 7:00pm
Bingo-A-Go-Go is a joint fundraiser of Delaware Pride, AIDS Delaware, and Rainbow Chorale.
Bingo is held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and the Cranston Heights Firehall in Wilmington. See the location based upon the event date. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the first game called at 7:00 PM. Must be 14 or older to attend bingo. You must be 18 to play. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door (10 Games). Food and Beverages are available during the games. To buy your tickets or for more information call (302) 652-6776. (Visa/Master Card/Am Express & personal checks accepted).
Special Games Package is $8 (5 games, must be purchased before the first game). Individual Special Game is $2
Want to get more involved? We can always use volunteers to help at Bingo selling raffle tickets, game cards and as well as set-up and clean up. If you'd like to help, e-mail us at President@delawarepride.org
Does your business or organization want to sponsor a game? E-mail us at Bingosponsorship@delawarepride.org
This weekend at the beach
Friday May 28, 2010
Inferno Party
Cloud 9
235 Rehoboth Ave
Saturday May 29, 2010
ManDance (formerly MASS)
Double L Bar
622 Rehoboth Avenue
You know how these work: Both are huge parties in their respective bars. DJ's, dancing, lighting effects, hot guys..... use your imagination... or don't, and just show up to see for yourself!!!
Inferno Party
Cloud 9
235 Rehoboth Ave
Saturday May 29, 2010
ManDance (formerly MASS)
Double L Bar
622 Rehoboth Avenue
You know how these work: Both are huge parties in their respective bars. DJ's, dancing, lighting effects, hot guys..... use your imagination... or don't, and just show up to see for yourself!!!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday night
Join us at The Cube restaurant for "Friends of Dorothy Night"
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Watch the campy 80's flick MOMMIE DEAREST with your friends while enjoying drink specials and surprises! Ten percent of the bars proceeds will go to AIDS Delaware.
16 Marrows Road, Newark, DE
302. 533. 7178
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Watch the campy 80's flick MOMMIE DEAREST with your friends while enjoying drink specials and surprises! Ten percent of the bars proceeds will go to AIDS Delaware.
16 Marrows Road, Newark, DE
302. 533. 7178
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Upcoming this Weekend.
Friday May 21:
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus
8:00 pm in the Milton Theater
$15 at the door.
The Wilmington Grand Prix begins!!!
Wilmington Grand Prix
Saturday May 22:
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware presents "Freedom is Coming"
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 8:00pm
Epworth United Methodist Church
19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tickets: $20
To purchase tickets online, see their site here: Rainbow Chorale
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus
8:00 pm in the Milton Theater
$15 at the door.
The Wilmington Grand Prix begins!!!
Wilmington Grand Prix
Saturday May 22:
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware presents "Freedom is Coming"
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 8:00pm
Epworth United Methodist Church
19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tickets: $20
To purchase tickets online, see their site here: Rainbow Chorale
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