August 30, 2007
August 27, 2007
The Jena Six
Racism "IS" still a problem...
Sign Petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/aZ51Cq mR/petition.html
The House of Latex Presents "A SUCCESS"
GMHC has done it again and will continue to dazzle the community with future bigger and better balls/ events... Every part of the event went extreamly smooth, finished on time and as usual brought out a few entertainment personalities (such as Mrs. Jay and Kenya both of "America's Next Top Model" & the producer/creator and cast of the show "Christopher Street")Gabriel, Francisco and Luna all get standing ovations for putting together a perfect ball, as do all the GMHC staff, the commentator's and volunteer's who helped The Legendary House of Latex present The "FUTURISTIC CARNIVAL" Ball. GMHC is commited to "SERVING" the community and truely deserves a job well done trophy... The "Futuristic Carnival was not only a big success, but It was also well attended, a special thanx goes out to the community for all your support.
August 25, 2007
August 24, 2007
UNICEF Paint's Children in Black Face...
for New German Ad Campaign
The United Nations Children's Fund is running damage control after its new German advertising campaign was not so-well-received. Someone had the not-so-clever idea to splash four blond child models in mud to create blackface.
The public service announcements intended to draw attention to the education crisis in Africa by appealing "for solidarity with their contemporaries" in Germany. The adverts appeared in, among
other places, the most respected publications in the nation, such as Die Spiegel, Stern and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Roughly translated, the first ad reads, "In Africa, kids don't come to school late, but not at all" The translation below: "I'm waiting for my last day in school, the children in Africa still for their first one."
Black American expatriate blogger Black Women in Europe brought the campaign to international attention: "[It] is disturbing that this organisation thinks blackfacing kids with mud equals" showing "solidarity with African children," she notes. It also "ignores African academics and regular people andreduces a whole continent to a village of muddy uneducated, uncivilized people."
The United Nations Children's Fund is running damage control after its new German advertising campaign was not so-well-received. Someone had the not-so-clever idea to splash four blond child models in mud to create blackface.The public service announcements intended to draw attention to the education crisis in Africa by appealing "for solidarity with their contemporaries" in Germany. The adverts appeared in, among
other places, the most respected publications in the nation, such as Die Spiegel, Stern and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Roughly translated, the first ad reads, "In Africa, kids don't come to school late, but not at all" The translation below: "I'm waiting for my last day in school, the children in Africa still for their first one."
Black American expatriate blogger Black Women in Europe brought the campaign to international attention: "[It] is disturbing that this organisation thinks blackfacing kids with mud equals" showing "solidarity with African children," she notes. It also "ignores African academics and regular people andreduces a whole continent to a village of muddy uneducated, uncivilized people."
UNICEF issues a quasi-apology: "We apologize if you feel irritated by the make up of the children."
August 23, 2007
August 21, 2007
"THE FACTS ABOUT HIV and AIDS"
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. The immune system protects the body from infections and disease, but has no clear way to protect it from HIV. Over time, most people infected with HIV become less able to fight off the germs that we are all exposed to every day. Many of these germs do not usually make a healthy person sick, but they can cause life-threatening infections and cancers in a person whose immune system has been weakened by HIV.
People infected with HIV may have no symptoms for 10 or more years. They may not know they are infected. An HIV test is the only way to find out if you have HIV. See HIV Counseling and Testing for information and resources on HIV testing in New York State.
HIV is spread when infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk gets into the bloodstream of an individual through: direct entry into a blood vessel or through mucous linings, such as the vagina, rectum, penis, mouth, eyes, or nose, or a break in the skin.
FACTS ON HIV/ AIDS TRANSMISSION:
-HIV is NOT spread through saliva (spit).
-HIV is spread through: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner with no barrier such as a condom
-Sharing needles, syringes or works
-Women with HIV can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding.
-People who are exposed to blood and/or body fluids at work, may be exposed to HIV through needles or other on-the-job exposures.
-It may also be possible to pass HIV through sharing needles for piercing or tattooing.
-The chances of HIV transmision through oral sex is low but not impossible.
A person infected with HIV can pass the virus to others even if the person:
-Has no symptoms of HIV
-Has not been diagnosed with AIDS
-Is taking HIV medications
-Has an "undetectable" viral load
HIV is not spread by casual contact like sneezing, coughing, eating or drinking from common utensils, shaking hands, hugging, or use of restrooms and drinking fountains.
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a late stage of HIV disease. There are medications that have helped people living with HIV or AIDS live longer, healthier lives. Some people have lived for more than 20 years and have taken medicines for more than 10 years. But, there is still no cure.
GET TESTED @ GMHC for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C (HCV)
GMHC HIV/AIDS Hotline 1.800.243.7692. or 212.367.1100
People infected with HIV may have no symptoms for 10 or more years. They may not know they are infected. An HIV test is the only way to find out if you have HIV. See HIV Counseling and Testing for information and resources on HIV testing in New York State.
HIV is spread when infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk gets into the bloodstream of an individual through: direct entry into a blood vessel or through mucous linings, such as the vagina, rectum, penis, mouth, eyes, or nose, or a break in the skin.
FACTS ON HIV/ AIDS TRANSMISSION:
-HIV is NOT spread through saliva (spit).
-HIV is spread through: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner with no barrier such as a condom
-Sharing needles, syringes or works
-Women with HIV can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding.
-People who are exposed to blood and/or body fluids at work, may be exposed to HIV through needles or other on-the-job exposures.
-It may also be possible to pass HIV through sharing needles for piercing or tattooing.
-The chances of HIV transmision through oral sex is low but not impossible.
A person infected with HIV can pass the virus to others even if the person:
-Has no symptoms of HIV
-Has not been diagnosed with AIDS
-Is taking HIV medications
-Has an "undetectable" viral load
HIV is not spread by casual contact like sneezing, coughing, eating or drinking from common utensils, shaking hands, hugging, or use of restrooms and drinking fountains.
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a late stage of HIV disease. There are medications that have helped people living with HIV or AIDS live longer, healthier lives. Some people have lived for more than 20 years and have taken medicines for more than 10 years. But, there is still no cure.
GET TESTED @ GMHC for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C (HCV)
GMHC HIV/AIDS Hotline 1.800.243.7692. or 212.367.1100
August 20, 2007
Domestic Violence And The GLBT Community
Domestic violence is another demon wrecking havoc on our society, when we (society) hear the words "Domestic Violence" we immediately think of a man physically or verbally inflicting pain on a woman... BUT this is NOT just a heterosexual problem, It's also very active in the gay community and the GBLT Community has and is putting up a good fight to eradicate this problem.Sheryl Cates, Executive Director of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, stated there are five immediate indicators that a relationship could become or is violent...
1. Jealousy and possessiveness
2. Controlling behavior
3. Verbal, Physical and/ or Sexual abuse
4. Threats to harm you, your family or a pet
5. Isolation from friends and family
240 west 34th Street, Ste. 200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-714-1184
NCAVP is a coalition of over 20 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victim advocacy and documentation programs located throughout the United States. They may be able to direct you to a number of member programs who are working with batterers as well as survivors.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.620.7310 / Fax: 212.924.2657
GMHC
119 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011-1913
Call 212-367-1000 for support and referrals
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate domestic violence assistance, CALL 911
New York City residents can call the City-Wide Hotline at:
1- 800-621-HOPE
Brooklyn residents can call HELP R.O.A.D.S. at: 718-299-7980
Fire Island Blackout Party "FIBO" 08-11-07
Is'nt this a beautiful pic...
The Ferry to Fire Island...
OK, You caught me being a lil fresh, All in fun, LOL
Another beautiful pic...
I See Booty
Best Friends
The Ferry to Fire Island...
OK, You caught me being a lil fresh, All in fun, LOL
Another beautiful pic...
I See Booty
Best FriendsWhat can I say, Im a freak, lol
Guess whats under my towel...
So what we all hold our breath for pics, LOL
We'll Be your private dancers, Dancing for money...
Guess whats under my towel...
So what we all hold our breath for pics, LOL
We'll Be your private dancers, Dancing for money... 
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