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led up to putting this print issue to bed and
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boring administrative organizing that goes
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largely smooth. After a few months’ absence,
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serving you.
As I noted in former editor O’Neale
Atkinson’s last issue on June 23, I’m appreciative of everything he did to build bridges with
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I’ll strive to continue his coalition-building.
Moving forward, “collaboration” will be
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Preparing the International AIDS Conference
Asheville’s Michael Harney prepares to head to D.C. for the XIX International AIDS Conference
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Summertime, Sunshine and Speedos may
be the general theme across this state and
nation right now, but I never forget HIV, STDs
and hepatitis can easily be part of those
three without vigilance and reminders to stay
alert and prepared with condoms, lube and
clean needles.
In June, we get our annual media push
from the National Association of People With
AIDS (NAPWA), napwa.org, and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
hivtest.org, to get tested for HIV — to know
our status (June 27 was National HIV Testing
Day). You’ve heard or seen these messages,
right? Did you do anything about it? Take a
friend or your mate and get tested together.
Though the recommendation from the CDC
is that all people ages 13 to 64 get tested regularly for HIV, you may know someone older
than that, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take
him or her along too. After all, almost onefourth of persons living with HIV and AIDS in
the U.S. are 50 and older (cdc.gov/hiv/topics/
over50/resources/factsheets/over50.htm).
These tests are free at any North Carolina
county health department (ncalhd.org/county.
htm). Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) to
find out where to get tested if you don’t have
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Perhaps you were not able to get tested in
June; don’t fret. HIV testing is available all year
long. However, what we may not hear as much
about all year is the latest in the fields of HIV/
AIDS, STDs and hepatitis. A great opportunity
to do so is by attending or following coverage of the XIX International AIDS Conference
which will be held in Washington D.C., July
22-27, 2012 (aids2012.org or kff.org). I’ll be there
and in August will report back to you some of
my observations and what I learned.
There will be two excellent venues open
to the general public free of charge during
the conference week. First, you won’t want
to miss the full exhibit of the NAMES Project
AIDS Memorial Quilt (Quilt2012.org or poz.
com/quilt). You will be able to view all 47,000
panels of the Quilt and hear the reading of the
94,000 names. This collection has not been
on full display since 1996; and because of its
size now, it will fill not only the one-mile length
of the National Mall, but also the grounds at
other monuments in D.C.
Second is the Global Village near the convention hall. Over the years, I have thoroughly
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people representing 190 or more countries
— there will be things to buy, touch, read, see
and experience. For example, there may be a
table of beaded crafts made by women living
in Uganda or South Africa and being sold to
support an outreach program for women or
youth living with HIV/AIDS. There may be a
dance troupe from Thailand whose production reaches public sex workers in rural
communities. I have to save enough money to
buy a few T-shirts with safer-sex messages in
German, French, Spanish, Thai and Hebrew,
among others. The posters being given away
could wall-paper my office; the music will
take you to far-away lands. Bring the entire
family. We haven’t had this conference in the
U.S. for 22 years. It is bound to be one of the
best and especially relevant in the midst of
the U.S. election campaign.
In my world of prevention/education at
the Western North Carolina AIDS Project
(WNCAP) in Asheville, wncap.org, there exist
pages more to write about for qnotes and
its readers. By now you may have moved
on to some of the websites above or to the
next article, but in case you’re still with me,
the last brief reminders I’ll share with you
include recent news that gonorrhea is more
and more resistant to antibiotic treatment —
which makes me want to practice putting on
a condom right now, even if I am not doing
anything to be exposed to it tonight; and those
syringe exchange programs — several of
which exist in North Carolina (harmreduction.
org for resources/connect locally) — are an
important basic component to reducing the
spread of HIV, hepatitis and other blood-borne
pathogens among persons who would otherwise share injecting equipment.
Controversial as some make them out
to be, if the state won’t implement the very
basics, including increased condom distribution and syringe exchange, the rest of the
armamentarium of prevention will not be
enough to do the job of reducing the 50,000
new HIV infections that occur in this country
each year and the thousands more hepatitis
infections among people who need access to
condoms and clean works.
Thanks for reading, and catch you after
the conference in Washington D.C. : :
— Michael Harney, The Rubberman, is an
HIV/AIDS/STD/Hepatitis prevention educator
and street outreach worker at the Western
North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP).
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general gayety
by leslie robinson
qnotes contributor
Puzzling out the Phelpsians
Some people argue that the best way
to handle the ever-present, ever-protesting
members of the Westboro Baptist Church is to
ignore them.
That sounds sensible. I just can’t do it.
The truth is, I find Fred Phelps and his congregation fascinating. I get that they’re among
the world’s biggest media whores — they
could even give Donald Trump pointers — and
will push any boundary for attention. Yet, they
still manage to surprise me.
Like just recently, when they journeyed
to North Carolina. Since Westboro’s religious
creed is God Hates Fags and since North
Carolina passed the anti-gay Amendment
One, a person might assume the Phelpsians
visited the Tar Heel State simply to sniff the
heady air of bigotry victorious.
That’s not the Westboro way. North
Carolinians don’t want gays to marry;
Westboro members don’t want gays to live.
So, they went to North Carolina to do
what they always do, stage a protest. Their
target was obvious, a man famous for supporting gay rights, a man who practically
bleeds rainbow colors.
Billy Graham.
See, fascinating.
The elder statesman of Christian evangelism a friend of gays? Right. And, Billy’s son
and heir Franklin is a part-time imam.
While Graham has taken fewer political
stances in his career than, say, Jerry Falwell or
Pat Robertson, he jumped into the Amendment
One battle.
“At 93, I never thought we would have to
debate the definition of marriage,” Graham
wrote in an ad that ran in newspapers around
North Carolina. “The Bible is clear — God’s
definition of marriage is between a man and
a woman. I want to urge my fellow North
Carolinians to vote FOR the marriage amendment on Tuesday, May 8.”
Yup, he’s on our side, all right. Downright
ready to head up a PFLAG chapter.
So why, if Westboro and Graham are antigay bedfellows, did the Phelpsians protest
Graham? Because the reverend isn’t anti-gay
enough. Westboro has high standards.
About a dozen church members picketed
the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte and other
Graham-centric locations. On Westboro’s
website, according to WBTV, the church said
Graham should use his influence to tell the
world “it’s not okay to be a fag, it’s not okay to
divorce and remarry, it’s not okay to fornicate,
it’s not okay to kill your babies.”
The man is 93. How can he be expected to
remember all that?
Protester Paulette Phelps told the
Asheville Citizen-Times that Graham cares
more for money and power than preaching God’s truth. “The true Gospel says if you
don’t obey, you’re going to perish. There are
consequences for not obeying. Homosexuality
is all bad, all day.”
She makes it sound like a radio format.
Either Paulette or another Phelps —
because most church members are related —
held a sign reading “God H8S Billy’s Cow.”
I was baffled as to why God would hate
dairy products, unless he’s lactose intolerant,
but it turned out that a “talking” cow offers
stories and songs to young library visitors.
All part of Graham’s money-grubbing,
claimed the Phelpsians, who asked, “How
many children can you lead to Satan through
Bessie the talking cow?”
I guess that depends on the quality of
Bessie’s stories and songs.
Only after I’d ruminated over Westboro’s
attack on Billy Graham did I remember that
this isn’t the first time the cult has targeted
a prominent evangelical. In 2007, these folks
protested at Jerry Falwell’s funeral, in part
because of Falwell’s warmth toward gays.
Yes, Falwell adored us.
How could I forget they protested him?
Because their reasoning is so bizarre I can
barely wrap my mind around it. But, I won’t
forget again. When Pat Robertson dies, I’ll
expect the Phelpsians to picket his funeral.
Since Robertson has always overflowed with
love for gay people. : :
info:
lesarobinson@gmail.com . generalgayety.com
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Charlotte
Triad
Health association ‘dismayed’ by
amendment results
Foundation awardees to be revealed
CHARLOTTE — The American Public
Health Association said it was unhappy
with the outcome of the May 8 constitutional amendment vote banning gay marriage.
“Public health is fundamentally about
human rights,” said Georges Benjamin,
M,D., FACP, FACEP, executive director of the
association, which held its midyear meeting
during the last week of June in the Queen City.
“Our work to assure the health of all people is
founded on principles of equality and justice.
A ban denying citizens equal rights runs
counter to our principles.”
Various people across the country were
concerned about coming to North Carolina
after the vote.
“The LGBT Caucus of the American Public
Health Association requested that we still
come, hold our meeting here and show our
solidarity with them,” said Benjamin. “We decided to come and register our deep dismay.”
“We commend the people of Charlotte
and Mecklenburg County and those in other
parts of the state who chose not to support
this ban,” said Benjamin.
For more information, visit apha.org.
— L.M.
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WINSTON-SALEM — The Adam
Foundation has recently completed its 2012
grants/projects voting and will award a record
amount of $42,000 to its recipients on July 11,
5:30-9:30 p.m. at the monthly Martini Night, 6th
and Vine, 209 W. 6th St.
Grant recipients will be on hand displaying
their work within the community. The initiative
is part of supporting LGBT-related projects
over a 22-year foundation history.
Martini Night supports local businesses who align themselves with the Adam
Foundation mission, while providing a place
for LGBT friends and allies to network. There
is no cover charges or required fees. All contributions made are tax-deductible.
In other news, the foundation is holding a
logo contest for its 23rd Annual Adam Festival
2012 on Oct. 6. The theme is “Imagine ADAM.”
Deadline is July 10.
Concepts should be “cool, organic, nurturing, growing and even green,” the foundation
said. The winner will be selected by the board
and will receive two tickets to the Festival
and two tickets to the sponsor and partner
pre-party the evening before the main event.
see next page u
Charlotte council approves benefits
CHARLOTTE — After prolonged budget discussion, council members passed the 2013
fiscal year operating budget at their meeting on June 25. The council’s budget debate
included a significant decision— the extension of domestic partner benefits to same-sex
partners of LGBT city employees.
The passed budget gives City Manager Curt Walton the authority to develop and implement a benefits plan for same-sex partners of city employees. The partner benefits would
mirror those currently offered to spouses and dependents of employees and include such
items as medical and dental insurance and funeral and sick leave.
North Carolina voters recently approved a state constitutional amendment defining
opposite-sex marriage as the “only domestic legal union” recognized in the state. Despite
the overwhelming 61-39 percent vote, Walton and city council members pushed forward
with their plan to extend benefits to LGBT employees and their families.
Mecklenburg County
already offers similar
benefits. No changes
to the county plan have
been authorized, though
anti-gay Republican
Commissioner Bill James
had called for benefits to
be stopped just one day
after the May 8 amendment vote.
It’s not immediately
clear when city employees can begin to enroll in a city-sponsored domestic partner plan, which could, like the
county’s, face legal questions or challenges from those who supported the discriminatory
constitutional amendment in May.
The Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) had long worked to see the
domestic partner plan implemented. The group has been instrumental in pushing through other
LGBT-inclusive changes on the city and county level, including protections for workers against
discrimination based on sexual orientation and the county commission’s adoption of domestic
partner benefits in 2009.
Be sure to pick up our special July 21 “InFocus: Charlotte” print edition for an in-depth
feature exploring the behind-the-scenes advocacy work by a variety of community organizations and leaders that helped push domestic partner benefits to the Charlotte City Council.
— M.C.
Submit entries through private message to the
foundation Facebook page at facebook.com/
pages/Adam-Foundation-Inc or email President
Crystal Simmons at president@adamfoundation.org. For more information, visit
adamfoundation.org.
— L.M.
and, Rep. Donald A. Manzullo (R-IL), a 10thterm Congressman.
Fourteen more House Republicans
sponsored or co-sponsored at least four
of the proposals. Just one Democrat cosponsored any of the anti-gay measures
— Rep. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina,
who co-sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment against same-sex
marriage.
— D.S.
Triangle
Man walks to Capitol to protest
amendment passage
RALEIGH — Randy Gillis said he needed
to clear his head after passage of Amendment
One on May 8.
So, he trekked along 96 miles of backroads
from his home in Sophia, N.C., to the General
Assembly in Raleigh.
He did not like the way his state had
“changed overnight” and “felt like an alien.”
He took off on June 9, arriving in the Tar
Heel State capital five days later with 23 letters
addressed to state Sen. Peter Brunstetter, one
of the amendment’s architects, from people
from around the state, both gay and straight,
whose lives were impacted negatively by
Amendment One, whichwaync.com reported.
His journey did not go without incident. He
was attached three times by dogs, endured
rain storms and blisters.
Wearing a T-shirt that said “GAY”
painted on it and a similar banner across his
backpack, he was stopped by police officers
who informed him that the senator would be
unavailable to meet with him due to budget
discussion meetings. He gave the letters,
along with one he crafted to accompany it, to
Lt. Martin Brock of General Assembly police.
Brock said he’d make sure that the senator
received the package.
To read the letter, visit http://whichwaync.
com/2012/06/21/a-letter-on-amendment-one/.
— L.M.
National/Global
Anti-marriage leader comes around
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a June 22 New York
Times op-ed, David Blankenhorn, founder of
the Institute for American Values and a key
witness for anti-gay marriage proponents
in California’s Prop 8 federal district court
trial, revealed that he now supports marriage
equality for same-sex couples. Blankenhorn
noted in his piece, “[A]s a marriage advocate,
the time has come for me to accept gay marriage and emphasize the good that it can do.”
Adam Umhoefer, head of the American
Foundation for Equal Rights, the sponsor of
the court challenge to Prop 8, said, “Marriage
equality has always been about building strong
families and ensuring that loving couples and
their families not be denied the fundamental
freedom to marry. We are happy to consider
Mr. Blankenhorn a supporter in that endeavor
and applaud his commitment to equality.”
Anti-gay activists dismissed Blankenhorn’s
change of heart as a capitulation to societal
pressure.
— D.S.
Bill targets military spousal equality
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Armed
Services Committee Ranking Member Adam
Smith (D-WA) has introduced HR 6046, the
Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2012,
that would change the definition of “spouse”
in four areas of U.S. Code related to recognition, support and benefits for married service
members and veterans. The changes would
ensure that spouses of the same gender are
eligible for key military benefits, including cov-
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, right, and U.S.
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, were instrumental supporters in the repeal of
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’
Poll finds broad marriage support
LONDON, England — A poll of more
than 2,000 British people conducted for
LGB rights group Stonewall has revealed
that three-in-five people of faith support
Photo Credit: Department of Defense photo by
government plans to extend civil marriage
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
to same-sex couples, despite a vitriolic
campaign against the proposal by some
erage under TriCare insurance, an increased
faith leaders. More than 80 percent of British
housing allowance and survivor benefits.
adults under 50 support the proposal.
“Our nation’s senior military leaders and
The YouGov survey shows that three-in-five
commanders on the ground are increaspeople say there’s still public prejudice against
ingly uncomfortable with administering two
Britain’s 3.7 million LGB people, and four-in-five
classes of recognition, support and benefits
believe it’s right to tackle that prejudice where
for our nation’s service members — one for
it exists. The study also finds that more than
straight service members and a different one
four-in-five people would have no objection if
for their gay and lesbian peers. There cannot
the first child — and heir to the throne — of the
be two classes of service members, and this
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge grew up to be
legislation addresses that effectively,” said
lesbian, gay or bisexual.
Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal
On the down side, the report reveals that
Defense Network (SLDN) Executive Director
in the last five years 2.4 million people of
Aubrey Sarvis.
working age have witnessed verbal homo— D.S.
phobic bullying at work and 800,000 people
of working age have witnessed physical
Study looks at male role models
homophobic bullying at work. Two-thirds of
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The absence of
people aged 18 to 29 say there was homophomale role models did not adversely affect
bic bullying in their school.
the psychological adjustment of 17-year-old
— D.S.
teens raised in lesbian-headed households,
according to a new study published in Gender
& Society. “This study is part of a growing body
of research that evinces the positive psychological well-being of children reared in planned
lesbian families,” said the study’s co-author
Nanette Gartrell, MD, Visiting Distinguished
Scholar at the Williams Institute.
Findings were based on teens who
participated in the U.S. National Longitudinal
Lesbian Family Study. Approximately half of
the teens had male role models. The teens
with and without male role models did not
differ from each other in psychological wellbeing, and also did not differ on stereotypical
feminine (e.g., understanding) and masculine
(e.g., competitive) traits.
— D.S.
Huelskamp most anti-gay
Congressman
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the
Center for American Progress, the most antigay member of Congress has been freshman
Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). In his first 18
months, he has authored an amendment to ban
a directive that allows military chaplains to voluntarily solemnize same-sex unions, an amendment to “prohibit the use of funds to be used in
contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act
and a bill to ban the use of military facilities for
any same-sex unions. He also co-sponsored
three more anti-gay measures.
Six other House Republicans have each put
their name on at least five anti-gay proposals, putting them just behind Huelskamp, They
are: Rep. W. Todd Akin (R-MO), a sixth-term
Congressman; Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN), a 15thterm Congressman who is retiring at the end
of 2012; Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA), a fifth-term
Congressman; Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO),
a first-term Congresswoman; Rep. Doug
Lamborn (R-CO), a third-term Congressman;
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NEWS
LGBT delegates say they are honored
NC Democrats chose their first transgender delegate
by Matt Comer :: matt@goqnotes.com
North Carolina’s strong LGBT community
won’t be left out when the Democratic National
Convention rolls into Charlotte in September.
Community organizations across the state
and especially in Charlotte are taking advantage of the spotlight the DNC brings. And,
LGBT delegates will be there to help shape
the Democratic Party’s platform, nominate
President Barack Obama for a chance at a
second term and serve as unofficial ambassadors welcoming their fellow delegates to the
Great State of North Carolina.
Among the several LGBT delegates chosen
to attend the convention was Charlotte’s
Janice Covington. She’s the first transgender
person ever elected to represent the state’s
Democrats at a national convention.
“It feels great,” Covington said about the
honor. “I really can’t come up with the words.
To me it’s more than amazing.”
Covington first tried running for a delegate position during congressional district
conventions. She was passed over then, but
ultimately picked at the statewide convention
in Raleigh.
Read qnotes’ full interview with Covington
online at goqnotes.com/in/dnc/.
Other LGBT delegates from across the
state include several young people, openly
gay elected officials and others. qnotes had
the chance to catch up with a few of them
and get their take on their pick as 2012 DNC
delegates:
Elena Botella, 20
Occupation:
Student
Representing:
Mecklenburg County
Identifies as: Bisexual
I am so proud to
be a part of a political
party and a community
that treats everyone
with respect and with dignity. It means so
much to me to be able to stand up in support
of President Obama, because of the way in
which he has stood up for me.
Marcus Brandon, 37
Occupation:
State legislator
Representing:
Guilford County
Identifies as: Gay
Words cannot
express the honor I
have as serving as a
delegate for the DNC.
Watching it on TV since I was a little boy, I
cannot believe that I am actually going to be
sitting on that floor, nominating our President
Barack Obama for a second term. The fact
that North Carolina has unprecedented
representation from the LGBT community at
the convention, coincides with us having a
president that has unprecedented support
for LGBT issues. It’s no secret our community
suffered a loss at the ballot box, but I maintain
we were victorious in moving public opinion,
particularly among African-Americans. I am
proud to stand with my president who has
shown excellent leadership on moving this
country forward for every single American.
Jake Gellar-Goad, 28
Occupation:
Community Organizer
Representing:
Orange County
Identifies as: Gay
As someone who
does organizing for a
living, I’m very excited
to be a part of this historic moment and, in whatever small way I can,
help represent the LGBT Dems and my little
slice of Chapel Hill as vice chair of my precinct
at the Democratic National Convention here
in North Carolina. I am especially proud that
the majority of delegates from my county
will represent the LGBT community. I believe
having the president and the North Carolina
Democratic Party both coming out in support of
marriage equality presents a unique opportunity to press all candidates for office on LGBT
equality issues. And, given the recent amendment fight, I feel that it is more important than
ever that the LGBT community stays civically
engaged in whatever ways we can.
see Diverse on 22
For the most up-to-date
coverage, visit us online at
goqnotes.com
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Hospitals
still lack
protections
CHARLOTTE — The Human Rights
Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBT
civil rights organization, has released its annual list and ratings of LGBT-friendly hospitals.
The group’s 2012 Healthcare Equality Index includes ratings of hundreds of hospitals across
the country, including 15 in North Carolina and
8 in South Carolina.
Among the nearly two dozen Carolinas
hospitals surveyed, the Durham, N.C.-based
Duke University Hospital and Durham Regional
Hospital were named “Leaders in LGBT
Healthcare Equality.” The two Durham hospitals
were the only two medical institutions in the
state to answer affirmatively to all of the index’s
four criteria which include LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination employment and patient policies,
visitation policies and inclusivity training for
staff. Seven of the eight South Carolina hospitals received the same “Leader” honor.
In addition to Duke University and Durham
Regional, Carolinas hospitals opting in to the
survey this year included several affiliated
properties of the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based
Novant Health (Forsyth Medical Center and
Charlotte’s Presbyterian Hospital, among others), UNC Health Care and several hospitals
in the Greensboro, N.C.-based Moses Cone
Health System and the Greenville, S.C.-based
University Medical Center and Greenville
Hospital System.
Read the rest of this story and see our
chart of Carolinas hospitals’ rankings at
goqnotes.com/15459/. : :
xuu
on the
DNC
Carolina Fest moved
to Uptown
The large-scale “CarolinaFest”
party originally slated for Labor Day
at the Charlotte Motor Speedway will
move to Uptown
Charlotte. That’s the
latest news from
the Charlotte in 2012
Host Committee, the
group charged with
raising funds for the
2012 Democratic
National Convention and in charge of
planning the Sept. 3 public festival.
Moving CarolinaFest to Uptown
will help facilitate convention-goers
and delegates who want to attend the
event, but also have caucus or other
convention-related events to attend in
and around Center City.
The event will be held along the
Tryon St. corridor. : :
— Compiled by Matt Comer from
press releases and other reports.
July 7-20 . 2012
qnotes
9
VIEWS
on being a
gay parent
by brett webb-mitchell
qnotes contributor
Not a J.C. Penney family
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand
words” bears truth in light of the rush of
praise and criticism of J. C. Penney’s Fathers’
Day advertisement. The ad was unforgettable
and rather iconic: two dads are caught midlaughter as they play with their cute, rambunctious children on the clean living room
carpeted floor. Throw in a family dog and you
have a family that could fit in Anywhere, USA,
somewhere near Pleasantville, perhaps on
Wisteria Lane. Real-life Todd Koch and Cooper
Smith are the dads who are enjoying what
looks like a game of tickle wars with their two
adopted children. The advertisement line that
accompanies the picture is quite appealing:
“First Pals: What makes Dad so cool? He’s
the swim coach, tent maker, best friend, bike
fixer and hug giver — all rolled into one. Or
two.” This ad is J.C. Penney’s response to the
anti-LGBTQ-American Family Association’s
offshoot group, One Million Moms, attempted
boycott after the department store signed up
out-lesbian Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesperson for their merchandise.
I am aware of more same-sex couples,
especially gay dads, being in the spotlight
this year when it comes to advertisements
for Fathers’ Day, as well as in the news.
They are extraordinarily handsome dads,
with gorgeous and well-behaved children, in
immaculately clean and stylish homes. For
example, there’s the picture of Ricky Martin in
a carefully staged publicity photo with his two
adorable children using him as a jungle gym,
climbing all over him. And, Neil Patrick Harris
and his partner David Burtka went two-to-one
with Oprah herself on television, discussing
life as dads and surrogacy on modern outdoor
furniture near their contemporary home’s
pool. There appears to be a full-frontal assault
of advertisement and public exposure to gay
television personalities. MTV is already working on a reality series of same-sex parents
and children and Bravo network and the “E”
or Entertainment channel are trying to figure
out which family will be used for their next
reality television show. It is safe to say that
the rather conservative impulse of making
our LGBTQ-headed families (two dads or two
moms and two young adult children) part of
the mainstream of American middle-class life,
along with the other accoutrements of the
American dream, like mom and apple pie.
Images matter in making change happen.
While being out and engaging in conversation and relationships with others is one way
of shaping people’s impressions regarding
same-sex partnership, there is also power in
iconic images of same-sex parenting families
that also hastens changing the larger public’s
impression and acceptance of who we are.
What is lost in J.C. Penney ad wars and
Madison Avenue’s image of certain families is
the longer, thicker, more intricate story of our
families. We don’t all live in well-kept houses
with outdoor pools and contemporary furniture. Many LGBTQ individuals and couples
with children from a previous marriage, in vitro fertilization, adopted or through surrogacy,
are people from a wide variety of national heritages and ethnicities, of all ages, economic
conditions, educational backgrounds, with all
kinds of body shapes and sizes, pierced and
tattooed…and the same goes for our children.
In other words, we are more interesting than
the sanitized version of what a public relations
person would want us to look like.
And, yet, amid the change that we represent in our same-sex parenting relationship,
we do what only a parent can do: provide the
constancy of support, of hope and of love. It is
not that glamorous. No pictures quite capture
what it all looks like amid the roller coaster
of emotions — exhilarating highs and pathos
that knows no end, all in one day. And, there’s
no Oprah, Matt Lauer or Rachel Maddow to
capture our stories in all their wonderful detail.
We, who are parents in same-sex relationships,
are pioneers, telling and writing new stories for
generations of parents to follow in the years
and generations to come. We tell our stories so
that the next generation of LGBTQ parents has a
map that will enable them to more successfully
navigate the challenges and opportunities that
are still new to us all. All I ask is for you to take a
photograph of the family to share with others. : :
We’re got you covered. Visit us online at goqnotes.com.
Monthly Social: 7th Street Market, 224 E. 7th St.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sample Wine/Beer and Organic Food
Learn about organic shopping/cooking with locally-grown food
Free parking @ 7th Street Station
Monthly Dinner Meeting: Immigration Judge Barry Pettinato
Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Black Finn @ The Epicenter
Reservations/Parking Info: www.charlottebusinessguild.org
Reservations required by July 11, 2012
www.charlottebusinessguild.org
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July 7-20 . 2012
If you haven’t been checking in
online at goqnotes.com here’s
what you’ve been missing!
June 19 :: Dissension grows among
anti-gay right as hate group awards
incendiary N.C. pastor
Leaders of the anti-LGBT religious right are
at odds following a recent awards ceremony
in which an incendiary anti-gay North Carolina
pastor was honored as a “Watchman of the
Year.” Read more at goqnotes.com/15423/.
June 21 :: CMPD chaplains told not to use
‘Jesus’ in official prayers
Joining a move toward nonsectarian
prayer, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
Department has asked its chaplains to stop
including Jesus in their invocations at official
Photo Credit: Adam Jennings/Charlotte Observer
Online
Only
department ceremonies. Read more at
goqnotes.com/15450/.
June 27 :: N.C.’s Mike McIntyre is sole
anti-gay Democrat in US. House
According to progressive blog
ThinkProgress, only one Democrat in the
entire U.S. House of Representatives,
Wilmington’s Mike McIntyre, has the
distinct pleasure of being an anti-gay
homophobe Or, he’s the only one willing to
put his name to it. Read more at
goqnotes.com/15651/.
June 28 :: One Direction Charlotte
concert photos
The increasingly popular British-Irish
boy band One Direction performed to
thousands at Time Warner Cable Arena
in Charlotte on June 27. Their openness
and comfort with sexuality is a boon for
today’s generation of gay youth, says one
blogger who posted a reader-submitted
YouTube reel of the band’s so-called
“gayest moments.” See the photos and
watch the video at goqnotes.com/15668/.
July 7-20 . 2012
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World AIDS Conference in the United States
by Dale Pierce ~ Practice Manager/Ryan White Program Director
The return of the International AIDS
Conference to the United States in July 2012
represents a significant victory for public health
and human rights. The selection of Washington,
D.C., as the site for the XIX International AIDS
Conference (AIDS 2012) is the result of years of
dedicated advocacy to end the nation’s misguided entry restrictions on people living with
HIV — restrictions that were based on fear, rather
than science.
The biennial International AIDS Conference
is the premier gathering for those working in the
field of HIV, as well as policymakers, people living with HIV and others committed to ending the
epidemic. It will be a tremendous opportunity for
researchers from around the world to share the
latest scientific advances in the field, learn from
one another’s expertise and develop strategies
for advancing all facets of our collective efforts to
treat and prevent HIV.
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qnotes
July 7-20 . 2012
AIDS 2012 is expected to convene more than
20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries,
including 2,000 journalists. The conference will be
held from July 22-27 at the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center. The International AIDS Society,
the world’s leading independent association of
HIV professionals, with 14,000 members in 190
countries, will organize AIDS 2012 in collaboration with international and local partners.
We are gratified by the enthusiastic support expressed by our U.S. government and
civil society partners for holding AIDS 2012 in
Washington, D.C. The world’s leading AIDS
experts will gather for AIDS 2012 in a community
deeply impacted by the epidemic, providing a
tremendous opportunity for partnership and exchange that will further sow the seeds of solidarity
among all of us dedicated to ending this scourge.
The selection of Washington, D.C., as the AIDS
2012 venue is also significant as it is home to key
players in the global response to AIDS, including
the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
(which directs PEPFAR — President’s Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief), the National Institutes of
Health and the World Bank.
AIDS 2012 will play a key role in shaping
international responses to this devastating epidemic. As with all our conferences, we will work
with partners to make sure that the conference has
a deep and lasting impact in our host city and
country. We look forward to partnering with the
residents of Washington, D.C., and with other
groups across the U.S. to ensure the conference
further strengthens the U.S. role in global AIDS
initiatives, re-energizes the response to the U.S.
domestic epidemic and focuses attention on the
particularly devastating impact HIV is having in
Washington, D.C., and in racial and ethnic minority communities across the U.S.
During the President’s Dec. 1, 2011, World
AIDS Day talk, he referred to “the beginning of the
end of AIDS” and “getting to zero” because a remarkable new study has found that HIV treatment
in heterosexual couples in which one person is
living with HIV and the other partner is HIV negative can reduce the relative risk of HIV transmission
by up to 96 percent. We do know what to do to
“end AIDS.”
The president is clearly interested in HIV/
AIDS. On July 13, 2010, he released the National
HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and challenged the
country, saying, “So the question is not whether
we know what to do, but whether we will do it.”
This landmark comprehensive HIV plan includes
five-year goals regarding HIV prevention, care,
housing, program coordination and health disparities (highlighting especially the disproportionate
burden of HIV among gay men of all races and
ethnicities and in African American and Latino/
Latina communities).
Some HIV advocates, researchers and
members of Congress have asked that the federal
government produce an official estimate of the
cost of implementing the NHAS. I agree. In a
2010 academic paper, I estimated that the total
five-year cost of the NHAS would be just over
$15 billion in new funding from either the public
sector, private sector or both (roughly two billion
in prevention programs, one billion in housing and
the remainder for care and treatment). Making
this investment was estimated to save just under
$18 billion in future treatment costs and, therefore,
would more than pay for itself. But, the longer
we wait to make the investment, the worse the
public health and economic returns before 2015.
A Congressional Budget Office “official” estimate
of the NHAS could still be produced before July,
current investments gauged against it and a plan
developed and announced for phased-in “full funding” of the NHAS.
At Rosedale Infectious Diseases, we strive
to always be a part of local, state, national
and international events that will heighten the
awareness of HIV/AIDS in the global community
and raise awareness to a new level. Events like
this conference and its kind are fundamental
to breaking stigma and furthering the cause of
research and advocacy for our community as a
whole. We are excited to be sending Dr. Frederick
Cruickshank, Wes Thompson, PA-C, Dale Pierce
(Practice Manager), and Linda Strand (LPN/
Nursing Manager).
Visit us at Facebook or our website
at rosedaleid.com for updates on the
conference.
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Former N.C. stylist stars
on ‘Chicagolicious’
MaCray Huff says he took a leap of faith to be on
Style Network’s new reality show
by Victor Lopez :: guest contributor
MaCray Huff, 30, always felt a little bored
growing up in Virginia and North Carolina,
but he knew his talents would one day be his
ticket out of the south.
“I always knew I wanted to do hair and
used to want to play with my sisters Barbie
dolls,” says MaCray. “I got picked on so
much as a kid for being who I am and being
called gay and a faggot and I really think that
drove me to step out and try and be the best
I can be.”
like New York. Los Angeles was just too far
and Chicago seemed like a good spot,” says
MaCray, who often commutes between the
Windy City and Greensboro, still seeing clients
in the Southeast and visiting family.
Soon after landing in Chicago, MaCray
was hired by AJ’s Salon, the epicenter of
the Style Network’s new reality TV show
“Chicagolicious.”
The show takes viewers to the Windy City
to follow AJ Johnson whose salon’s clientele
includes a bevy of actors and models,
including Angela Bassett and Iman.
And, while it sounds cliché, Huff insists going out on a limb is what gave him
an edge over others.
“Sometimes all it takes is a leap of
faith,” says MaCray, which is exactly
what helped manifest taking his life savings and moving to Chicago to pursue
his dream of becoming a successful hair
stylist.
“Chicagolicious” comes from the
creator and executive producers of Style’s
number-one hit series “Jerseylicious.”
Though the show is still new, producers
have already ordered 10 more shows
taped due to demand.
Velma Huff, MaCray’s mother, says
her son was always a character affecting
everyone’s life for the better.
“In high school, I told him he’d be
president of the student body,” says
Velma. “And you know MaCray was the
first African-American president in his
high school.”
Even in high school, Velma remembers
her son’s special sense of fashion.
“MaCray was always changing his
hairstyles and making his own clothes,
people really loved to have him around,”
she says. “He was always showing out.”
The Dairy Queen was the local hangout when MaCray was in high school,
Former Greensboro resident MaCray Huff stars in the
Velma recounts. All his friends wanted
Style network’s ‘Chicagolicious.’
him to stop by after school and in true
Photo Credit: Robert Trachtenberg/Style.
MaCray fashion, nothing happens without
his individual pizzazz.
As a teen, MaCray dreamed of being on
“They would have to sing a special
television and being famous, which would
‘MaCray song’ and then he’d pull over and
change the way people thought about him,
hang out,” said Velma.
regardless of his sexuality. He held onto that
Though Velma was afraid to see her baby
faith for years until it was finally realized.
boy go to the Windy City, she never wants to
MaCray was born in Martinsville, Va.,
hold MaCray back from his dreams.
where he lived through school. Though he
As far as the Windy City is concerned,
loved living near his family, he wanted to
MaCray says it has definitely been a transition.
spread his wings and leave home.
“Going to Chicago was a bit overwhelmEnter then MaCray’s move to Greensboro,
ing. I went from driving a car everywhere to
N.C., some 10 years ago.
walking, riding the bus and train wherever
“I initially moved to Greensboro for
I have to go, “ he says, hinting that viewers
clientele, but work picked up in Virginia, so
are in for a ride each time they tune into Style
I commuted back and forth,” says Huff, who
Network’s “Chicagolicious.”
loves North Carolina’s nightlife, the weather
“Really the producers caught real moments
and shopping.
that are unscripted,” says MaCray. “I think it
MaCray’s larger-than-life personality is
will be an awesome show and I cannot wait to
hard to miss. Whether at Greensboro’s rustic
see it, it’s like a baby to me.”
LGBT watering hole The Q Lounge, at dance
“Chicagolicious” airs on the Style
club Warehouse 29 or any other social gatherNetwork every Monday from 8-9 p.m. Learn
ing, his personality, flair for dressing and voice
more about the show at mystyle.com/
catch everyone’s attention.
tv-shows/chicagolicious/ and more about
Professionally, MaCray wanted to go
MaCray at macrayhuff.com. : :
further than what he thought North Carolina
— Victor Lopez is a senior staff writer for
could offer.
The Guilfordian (guilfordian.com), the student
“You know I wanted to move to a big city
newspaper of Greensboro’s Guilford College.
July 7-20 . 2012
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A&E
drag rag
by miss della
qnotes contributor
It’s hot in the city and in drag!
Well, kids — while
LaFaverz, and it
I write this dittie, it’s
was so good to
hot as hell in the Queen
catch up with her,
City. Here we are,
especially since
having celebrated July
she’s doing so
4th and I needed some
well and just being
independence from the
happy!
humidity, by golly! No
I’d like to offer
thinking of drag for me
an apology to two
until November now,
dear sisters who
okay? Welcome to my
were recently left
party, where the guest of
out of a story in the
honor is a good pageant
drag edition that
or some good drag. Or a
we recently had
fierce queen! And there
about different local
are a few of those still
girls who’d won
around, thank goodness.
national contests in
I come to you
the “Big 4” systems.
bringing news from all
Two former Misses
around. Why not start
Continental PLUS
with congratulating
from NC would
Lindsay Starr, the new
include Amaya,
Miss Legends, and her
also a former Miss
runner-up, Emory Starr.
NC U.S.ofA., now
Poison is the newest
making her home
Layla LaRue, Miss Gay U.S. of A. Classic
winner of the Drag Race
in Cary, and Tajma
of San Antonio, TX
contest that they have
Hall, who lived in
there at Legends and I hear she is quite the
Raleigh before moving on to Chicago, IL.
little fishy Latina queen. I forgot to mention
We have results from the Miss NC
weeks ago that on my last trip to WinstonEOY contest which took place not long
Salem, I ran into my little sis Marina
ago. Malayia Chanel Iman won in what I’m
going to call a big marshmallow gown (the
category was creative, after all) and her
runners-up were (in order) Macaria Rage,
Phil Voila, Onyx, Eureka O’Hara and Chyna.
Good luck to the girls going on to compete
at the national competition in Louisville in
several weeks.
I’l use this space to brag about a flawless
birthday party I attended recently — Carmen
Banks’ 30th at the Levine Museum of the
New South. They gave the White Party a run
for the money, honey, and I was so glad to
be on that guest list. The food was crazy —
sushi bar, candy/sweets bar, any kind of hors
d’oeuvres you could imagine and Carmen’s
famous bacon bar (as in chocolate-dipped
bacon). Then Burger King starts selling a
sundae by the same flavor! And, let’s not
forget the show afterwards, consisting of
Angela Lopez, Amber Rachelle St. James
and Felicia Monet. If any can top this one
this year, please make sure to invite me so I
can see it, okay?
I’ve gotten to see Pandora Boxx at Spirit
Square, part of the Queen’s FabFest by Queen
City Theater Company. They had Coco Peru,
too. Then Buff Faye did her Oz sing-a-long
on Saturday night! Buff and her girls at the
Hartigan’s Sunday brunch recently honored
my sponsored son Gerardo in Central America
with the proceeds from a great time, with a
show featuring Buff herself, Miley Virus, Kiana
Lane, Brionna Davis, former Miss NCA Detra
Panucci, Starla DaVinci and current Miss
NCA Jessica Raynes Starr. It was the first
time I saw Jessica do her Reba or Dolly and I
must say, that girl is so damned talented!
Read more of Miss Della’s drag wrapups, including news of Miss Charlotte, the
Continental pageant, SC Unlimited contests
and other national pageants at goqnotes.com/
to/drag-rag/.
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on the map
nightlife
Sunday
Barbeque & Bloody Marys, Bar at 316
free BBQ from 3-6 p.m.
The Sunday Social Spades/Card Games &
House Muzik, Nickel Bar
from 5 p.m.-Midnight
House Cast Show, The Scorpio
with DJ 4Real. 11:30 p.m.
Woodshed Sundays, The Woodshed
free dinner buffet served at 6:30 p.m.
karaoke, 9 p.m.
Monday
Movie Night, Bar at 316
starts at 9 p.m.
Monday Madness, Chasers
pool tournament at 11:30 p.m. $25 cash prize
and $25 bar tab.
Boxing & Monday Night Football, Sidelines
Free Pool, The Woodshed
all day.
Tuesday
Karaoke with Metro Mike, Bar at 316
starts at 9 p.m.
Pool Tournament, Central Station
Twisted Trivia, Chasers
with Tiffany Storm & Brooklyn Dior.
Showtime at 12:30 a.m.
Trivia Tuesdays, Marigny
hosted by Roxxy C. Moorecox 7 p.m.
Midwood Madness, Petra’s
half-price bottles of wine
Karaoke, The Woodshed
starts at 9 p.m.
Underwear Night, The Woodshed
Friday
Game Night, Bar at 316
Team Trivia and Line Dancing, Hartigan’s
starts at 8 p.m.
Karaoke, Petra’s
hosted by Rachel Houdek. 9 p.m.
Wicked and Wild Wednesdays, The Scorpio
featuring Tiffany Storm with DJ 4Real. 11 p.m.
Pool Tournament, The Woodshed
starts at 10:30 p.m.
House DJ and Dancing, Bar at 316
Free HIV Testing, Connections
the 4th Friday of every month. 8-10 p.m.
A-List Fridays, Marigny
hosted by SugaWalls Entertainment. 10 p.m.
Feel Good Fridays Dance Night, Nickel Bar
from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Live Performances, Petra’s
Roxy’s Rainbow Review, The Rainbow In
starts at 11p.m.
Life’s a Drag, The Scorpio
with Tiffany Storm. 11:30 p.m.
Thursday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday Night House Party, Bar at 316
Pool Tournament, Central Station
Rockin’ Well Thursdays, Chasers
with Valerie Rockwell. Show starts at 12:30 a.m.
Free HIV Testing, Connections
the 2nd Thursday of every month. 8-10 p.m.
Karaoke Night, Hartigan’s
hosted by Roxxy C. Moorecox. 9 p.m.
Team Boystown, Marigny
starts at 10 p.m. $10 cover after 11 p.m.
Drink-n-drown.
SpeakEasy Thursday Open Mic Night,
Nickel Bar
from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Karaoke Night, The Rainbow In
free for members. $5 guests. $6 under 21.
House DJ and Dancing, Bar at 316
The Angela Lopez Show, Chasers
show starts at 12:30 a.m.
Live DJ, Hartigan’s
Krewe Saturdays, Marigny
Sexy Saturdays Special Events, Nickel Bar
from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Live Performances, Petra’s
Urban Variety Show, The Scorpio
with Elaine Davis. Midnight showtime.
Congregations
MCC Charlotte
Worship service every Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
Bible study every Tuesday and Wednesday,
7 p.m.
New Life MCC
Worship service every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Monthly covered dish dinner and
coffeehouse-style worship service on the first
Sunday of every month, 6 p.m.
Unity Fellowship Church of Charlotte
Worship service every Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
Bible 101: second and fourth Sunday of every
month, 9 a.m.
Wednesday night Bible study and discussion,
7 p.m.
Community
The LGBT Community Center of Charlotte
Promoting the diversity, acceptance and
visibility of the LGBT community through
programming and events.
gaycharlotte.com
White Rabbit
North Carolina’s LGBT everything store.
Complete line of Pride merchandise, plus
books, magazines, DVDs, T-shirts, underwear
and more.
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out in the stars
by charlene lichtenstein
qnotes contributor
July 7 - 20
Feisty Mars enters Libra and squares volcanic
Pluto. Oh, no. Our best of good intentions have
a way of running amok. This may be good for
devil-may-care types, but for those of us with a
bit of a conscience, it’s better to think it rather
than act on it. Try to scramble your cracked eggs
to make a soufflé.
CANCER (06.22-07.23) They say that rewards
come to those who sit and wait, but I disagree.
Gay Crabs can cut the waiting time on any
project that impacts their public persona. Dig
deep into your resources (meaning all sources
including family) and see what happens. Focus
on home-based projects and don’t forget to take
out the garbage. Anyone we know?
LEO (07.24-08.23) Proud Lions are moved to
speak…no, yell…to make their opinions known.
My opinion is that you should carefully monitor and edit your screed. Commentary leads to
dysentery and may cause some surprising fallout
from some very unexpected, heretofore, hidden
places. Your communication is about as subtle
as a descending anvil. Keep looking up!
VIRGO (08.24-09.23) You think money will solidify
friendships, but it can as easily cause great
chasms. Consult the financial tea leaves before
you sponsor a party or event. Some relationships
may chaff at the bottom line and will not run as
smoothly as you would like. When in doubt, party
on the cheap or encourage potluck soirées.
Save the champagne for later on, queer Virgin.
LIBRA (09.24-10.23) Actions taken to jump start
your personal agenda spark changes in your
career. Proud Libras love to savor the center
stage and you have opportunities that are too
tempting to resist. Be sure that your spotlight
doesn’t overshadow certain relatives. Calculated
action could catapult you to the top of the family
list. The question is: Which list is that?
SCORPIO (10.24-11.22) Doing a good deed could
lead to great, unexpected rewards. Queer
Scorps must maneuver carefully as the most
unassuming effort could spiral out of control.
Intuitive sparks can illuminate the landscape.
Collect and connect your various shards of information to get to the solution to the puzzle. How
many pieces of your mind will it require?
SAGITTARIUS (11.24-12.22) Friends think they
have your best interests at heart, but they wind
up tossing some rather rotten garbage onto your
path of true lust. Gay Archers find that there
is extra stress placed on the range of relationships — platonic and passionate. You may be
attracted to some rather unusual types now. Will
you find a gem among the trash. It depends on
which dump you frequent.
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CAPRICORN (12.23-01.20) Are you able to handle
your fast corporate rise? Let’s see how it goes as
pink Caps are pushed onto the fast track to the
professional executive boardroom. They say that
the scent of power is alluring and you will wear
it well. Try to splash that fabulous scent around
and then get out there and meet and greet. You
get ahead of any stinky competitor.
AQUARIUS (01.21-02.19) Aqueerians find that
their minds soar into the stratosphere. Global
ideas and compelling political philosophies have
a powerful impact on anything secretive and
inspirational. So, be discerning and see what a
great cause first requires of you. You enjoy the
thought of a proletariat revolution, but you are
hard pressed to give up all those nifty perks.
PISCES (02.20-03.20) Guppies have their hotspots tickled. Woo, hoo. But, sexual antics can
stir up distractions in the workplace if you are
not careful. This could mean that you meet your
next feast du jour at the watercooler or that
the light bite from last night becomes the main
course at your next departmental retreat. Who
knows what tricks are up your sleeve…or other
garments.
ARIES (03.21-04.20) Gay Rams should prepare
for a grand dance in their personal relationships.
If you’re hankering to revise, refresh or review
a certain partnership, don’t be surprised if it
results in a complete upheaval. It’s a breath of
fresh air if it cleans out festering problems and
solves them. However, if your driving a steamroller, be careful of crushing a few toes. Ouch!
TAURUS (04.21-05.21) If there was ever a time
that queer Bulls could be tempted to blurt out the
wrong thing, it could be right now. Words take on
a gale force all their own, so think before you fan
the air. Complain if you must, but make sure you
are totally justified in your opinions. If you insist
on being heard, all I can say is expect fireworks
that can go viral. Hey it could be good.
GEMINI (05.22-06.21) Fun may be far more expensive than you think. This is not a particularly
good time for pink Twins to go into the red with
their green. Other folks may be able to risk their
swag and win big, but not you at this time. Try to
involve yourself in more creative and cheaper
low-risk pursuits. How about sharing a box of
fingerpaints with a handy friend? : :
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Reserved. Entertainment.
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A&E
tell trinity
by trinity
qnotes contributor
We’ve never met,
but i’m in love
Hey Trinity,
A few months ago I met a guy on the internet
who lives in another state. We talk on the
phone a lot, but we’ve never met. Now, I am
falling in love and I want to tell him. Is this a
good idea?
Falling in Love, Wichita, KS
Hey Falling,
Love at first sight, yeah, but love at first
internet photo or first voice? And, now you’re
in love? Without seeing him? Listen, pumpkin,
fall in love, but don’t break your neck in the
fall. Before you tell him that you love him, you
first must meet him, touch him and see him.
That’s all I ask. He could be the voice of your
dreams, but filled with so many nightmares.
So, get on a plane, bus, boat or car and go
meet him first. Seeing and touching is believing!
To Trinity,
My lover and I of four years have become
very comfortable with each other, so comfortable that I no longer “turn her on,” as she puts
it. I know I’m not the sexiest dresser alive, but
shouldn’t she love me for what’s inside, not
outside?
Un-Dolled Up, Winston-Salem, NC
To Un-Dolled Up,
There comes a time in every St. Valentines
Day massacre, I mean, relationship when two
people say, “I love you no matter what.” But
you still have to spend your life trying to turn
her on, impress her and show her she is special! As Dr. Ruth puts it, “You must keep ‘za’
flame alive.” Any good chef knows it’s about
presentation and taste! Listen, sister, you
must keep trying new ways to present yourself, to keep the flame alive. How would you
like it if your favorite restaurant changed from
filet mignon to spam? (I can show you how to
turn heads if you check out my cartoon.)
Dearest Trinity,
I’m 50 and still in the closet. I want to come
out, but I don’t want to hurt my friends and
family. I also have not been with anyone in 12
years. I want love, but I push everyone away.
Wanting What I Can’t Have, Chicago, IL
Dearest Wanting,
Somewhere you learned to fear your Godgiven gift of being gay. And, you learned to
push potential lovers away who challenge
that. Remember Alexander the Great or Joan
of Arc. They said, “I’m queer! Now deal with it
world.” You not only must come out as part of
your deep, spiritual destiny, but you must accept that being gay is like winning the lottery,
like finding out you’re a Rockefeller or Marilyn
Monroe’s illegitimate son. Honey, the world is
your oyster and being gay is your pearl. Come
out and claim it!
Dear Trinity,
You should think about teaching classes or
giving lectures. But, my question is, if you had
your own finishing school, what would you
teach?
Admirer, Philadelphia, PA
Dear Admirer,
I’ve given lectures and taught classes, but
finishing school? Darling, I love the idea. So,
here are:
Trinity’s Finishing School
Tips From Head To Toe
  1. Walk with your head up high, not your
nose. Beware of
nose hair.
  2. Going for a job interview? Hair up. Going
on a first date? Hair down.
  3. A splash of cologne is a nice touch.
Smelling like a department store is way too
much.
  4. Mile for mile, good looks run second place
next to class, charm and style.
  5. Going to buy milk? Dress down. Going on
the town?
Dress up.   6. A wanton tongue brings home sour fortune
cookies.
  7. If cleavage is meek, a pushup bra promises much more than a free drink.
  8. Obviously, it’s all about you. But saving that
fact until much later helps make one equal
two.
  9. Flats are fine when with husband and
child, but heels turn heads for miles and
miles. 10. If you think that finishing
school finishes, then you’re
never finished with finishing
school. : :
— With a Masters of Divinity,
Reverend Trinity hosted
“Spiritually Speaking”
a weekly radio drama
performed globally and is
now minister of
WIG: Wild Inspirational
Gatherings.
info:
www.telltrinity.com
Trinity@telltrinity.com
Sponsored by: WIG Ministries
Gay Spirituality for the Next
Generation!
www.wigministries.org
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20 Questions
Jef Madden, Charlotte
by David Stout :: david@goqnotes.com
Photographer Jef Madden is establishing himself as the
go-to guy for shooting community events like the AIDSWalk
and Pride Charlotte and for documenting LGBT-themed
projects like The Human Canvas, Project Colors and the mural
that’s currently being painted on the White Rabbit store. He recently shot new promo pics of me (to promote my professional
alter-ego DJ Big David — see them on my Facebook page)
and was a doll through the entire process. Naturally, I had to
recruit him for the column. Get to know this talented artist a bit
better by reading on.
Which person (living or dead) would you most like
to photograph?
I always run on instinct and it hasn’t let me down yet, so my first
choice is David Bowie. He’s a sexy older man who’s not scared
to be wild and be different. I love being creative and pushing
beyond what’s expected and David Bowie is one to let the
photographer have all control…and I love that.
What’s your favorite brand of lube?
I’m a water-based man and what’s in my travel bag is
Astroglide. Need I say more?
Have you ever had a broken bone?
I’ve had my heart broken several times! But, yeah, broke my
wrist playing soccer and three ribs playing around a pool at
a Fourth of July party. Again, need I say more? LOL!
What would be the name and theme of your first
photo book?
“Peephole.” The name of my business is Peephole
Photographers so that comes pretty naturally. (I hope I can
give a plug for Peephole Photographers on Facebook here.
Support me!) As for the theme, it would be all about LGBT
pride. I’m working a project now called “Project Colors” with
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my design partner Gil Croy that celebrates and brings imagination to the six colors of the LGBT Pride Flag.
Which needed household chore are you putting off because
you hate it?
Wow! Okay, I’ll tell: I hate to do laundry. I work in a warehouse, so luckily I can wear the same shorts over and over
again. LOL! But I could spend all day doing laundry and probably not finish.
How do these films rank based on the number of times you’ve
seen them: “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “A Fish
Called Wanda,” “Snakes On A Plane”?
To be honest, the only one I’ve seen is “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.”
Love me some Liz Taylor and I’m a more of a classics guy —
Liz, Marilyn, James Dean, Tab Hunter, etc. There’s a lot of
magic in the classics that’s hard to reproduce today.
Who is your all-time favorite female Olympian?
I seem to follow the guys more but, okay, I’ll answer. I really
liked following Lindsey Vonn in the 2010 Olympics. She had
spunk and I only wish I could ski like her.
When was the last time you slept in a tent?
The first thing that came to mind was a personal tee-pee. LOL!
But you’re talking about an actual tent, so, hmmm. You know,
I guess it was when I was a kid and my dad used to take us
camping in the Smoky Mountains. I won’t give you the year, but
I know I was 14.
Do you own a tea kettle?
Absolutely. It’s a precious little red Japanese kettle with two
matching tea cups. I think I got it at The Sleepy Poet. But now,
whether I have ever used it is a different story.
What’s the sexiest non-sexual part of a man’s body?
I’m torn between two parts here. But, okay, the foot is my first
choice. I love the shape of a man’s foot, the hair along the top
and across the toes — long slender toes. Giving foot massages
is a pleasure to me.
If you could trade places with any photographer for a week,
who would it be?
Oh, my god, hands down it’s Annie Leibovitz! She has photographed all the classic Disney fairy tales with stars like David
Beckham, Penelope Cruz, Beyoncé, Scarlett Johansson, Queen
Latifah, Julianne Moore, Michael Phelps and many others as
the classic characters. If you haven’t checked her out, do!
How would you finish this sentence: “I’m standing here in my
underwear so you know…”
I’m not taking this lightly. I don’t sleep around, but in you I think
there’s something more. I would like to see if what I think about
you might be true.
What song never fails to get you up and dancing?
I have to pick one? Okay, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” by Usher.
I guess it’s the whole fallin’ in love again thing, the beat, the
words. It totally puts a smile on my face.
Watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew?
Watermelon, because it usually means summer party, outside.
And that means water and that means fun!
Have you ever worn lipstick?
Yep, black. Hey, what can I say, I love the dark look — eyeliner
and black lipstick. I can put in my purple contacts and be a
vampire…or live the life of one.
Are you more likely to pick up a wayward penny or step
over it?
Dude, I pick it up! It’s all about fortune and fate and you don’t
ignore that. I photographed an event a couple of weeks ago
at Freedom Park and as I was taking pictures I noticed an old
“lost” angel medallion on the ground beneath me. I’m carrying
it with me today.
Do you file your fingernails after you’ve cut them?
Cut them? I’m not a cutter; I bite!
Do you consider yourself good at telling jokes?
Yeah, but not like your standard “jokes.” I make things funny. I
take whatever’s there right in front of me and turn it into a joke.
It’s the 12-year-old in me.
How many albums do you own by Elvis, The Beatles and The
Rolling Stones, added together?
Zero, but that’s because I’m not an album guy. I love love love
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and have a bunch of
their songs on my MP3 player, but I don’t have any albums by
anyone.
How many nude males have you photographed this year?
This is a number I would really really really really like to be
higher so help me out here, LOL! But, right now, it’s only four.
Totally open for more. : :
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Matt Hughes, 21
Occupation: Student;
Chair, Orange County
Democratic Party
Representing:
Orange County
Identifies as: Gay
I am happy to join
the North Carolina
delegation to the 2012
Democratic National Convention. Being a delegate is a competitive and prestigious honor
as our peers have selected us with trust and
respect to represent them in Charlotte. As
a North Carolinian, it brings me great pride
to see the Democratic Party represent the
interests of all Americans as it commits to
marriage equality. The Democratic Party is
a big-tent coalition with an inherent commitment to diversity that celebrates every walk of
life. In Charlotte, we will celebrate this commitment with one of the most diverse delegations for a host-state in DNC history. As one of
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the youngest delegates and as a party leader,
I know that our politics are changing and this
election will be a watershed moment for all of
us. In 2012, we have a lot of progress to guard,
such as the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
and the president’s own commitment to marriage equality. Ultimately, the 2012 convention
is one-step further toward our continuing goal
as Democrats, a more just and fair America
— the kind of America we all deserve.
Mark Kleinschmidt, 42
Occupation: Mayor
Representing:
State At-Large
Identifies as: Gay
I am honored to
have been elected a
delegate to represent
North Carolina in
Charlotte this year. A
long-time political activist, it has always been a
childhood dream to participate in this important
part of our democratic process. Additionally
I am proud of our president’s commitment to
progressive values and LGBT rights. In addition
to the president’s efforts to pass the DREAM
Act and take on difficult immigration issues,
this year is a milestone year for LGBT rights.
Barack Obama is the first president to openly
endorse marriage equality, and has been
instrumental in advocating for policy reforms
like the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” I am
grateful and looking forward to supporting the
president in the upcoming convention.
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Black Prides set for
Charlotte, Raleigh
Two LGBT African-American expos and other events slated
for end of July
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
:: July 19-22
Charlotte Black Gay Pride will host their
annual celebration July 19-22 at various
venues across the Queen City. Festivities
ramp up with a community forum on the
ballroom scene at The LGBT Community
Center of Charlote on Thursday, July 18. On
Friday, July 20, a networking and meet-andgreet hour will be held at the lobby and bar
of the host hotel, Holiday Inn Center City.
As of press time, specific events and venue
information for activities on Saturday, July
21, had yet to be announced. Sunday events
include a Pride Worship Service at St. Luke
Missionary Baptist Church.
For more information on these and other
events, visit charlotteblackgaypride.com.
Triangle Black Gay Pride ::
July 26-29
Shades of Pride’s third annual Triangle
Black Gay Pride will be held July 26-29 and
present new opportunities and experiences
for attendees. Ally agencies and entertainers, national celebrities and local commu-
nity activists have collaborated to create
four days of unique activities and events.
Activities kick-off with a special party at
313 Nightclub in Raleigh on July 26 and a
special welcome reception with Chapel
Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt on July 27.
On Saturday, July 28, Shades of Pride will
hold workshops and seminars at their annual community expo where a film festival,
writer’s workshop and health screenings
are also planned. Workshops include discussions on depresssion in black gay men,
prostate cancer, relationships, transgender issues and other topics. Planned film
festival showings include “M.I., A Different
Kind of Girl,” “Tracks” and “Genderf*kation:
A Gender Emancipation.” Several nighttime
parties and other events are planned that
evening. Finally, Sunday events include an
inspiration jazz brunch, a pool party and an
evening VIP reception.
For more information on these and other
events, visit triangleblackpride.org.
— All information compiled from release
and organization websites.
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July 6-31 • Winston-Salem
Art exhibit benefit
Ember Gallery in Downtown
Winston-Salem presents
a month-long exhibit of
the artwork of Chapel Hill
resident Blaine Willis. A
portion of the proceeds from
the exhibit will benefit AIDS
Care Services of WinstonSalem. An exhibit opening is
scheduled for July 6, 7 p.m.
The exhibit runs through July
during regular Ember Gallery
hours. 690 Trade St.
emberav.com.
blainewillisart.com.
July 8 • Raleigh
A Gay Independence Day
The LGBT Center of Raleigh
celebrates Independence
Day. This art activity
will include storytelling
and events for children.
LGBT Center of Raleigh,
411 Hillsborough St. 3-5
p.m. Free. 919-832-4484.
lgbtcenterofraleigh.com.
July 12-15 • Charleston
Charleston Pride
LGBT Pride takes over
this historic coastal town.
Events include an art walk,
film festival, books signings,
social hours and parties,
drag pageant, a Pride parade
and rally and a beach party
at the popular Folly Beach.
charlestonpridefestival.com.
July 12 • Charlotte
Mr. Pride Charlotte 2012
Join Chaser’s for the 2012
Mr. Pride Charlotte Pageant.
Chasers, 3217 The Plaza. 9
p.m. 704-339-0500.
chaserscharlotte.com.
July 13 • Columbia
Joan Rivers
SC Pride and Koger Center
for the Arts presents come-
dic legend Joan Rivers.
1051 Greene St. 8 p.m.
$30-$60. Tickets on
sale at capitoltickets.
com or by phone at
803-251-2222. For
more information, visit
scpride.org/joan.
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July 14 • Charlotte
Roller Girls
The Charlotte Roller
Girls host one of their
popular bouts at the
Grady Cole Center, 310
N. Kings Dr. 6-8 p.m.
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$6-10, advance. $8-$14,
home nearby follows. For
door. Tickets available
more information, visit
at either Common Market
equalitywinstonsalem.org.
locations, Sleepy Poet
Antiques Mall or online at
July 20-29 • Winston-Salem
charlotterollergirls.com.
‘Spring Awakening’
The Winston-Salem
July 14 • Charlotte
Theatre Alliance presents
Pride Band
2007 Tony Award winner
The Charlotte Pride Band
for Best Musical, “Spring
presents their newest
Awakening,” a classic
addition, a jazz ensemble.
coming-of-age tale
Join the band for a jazz
intertwined with themes of
concert, including swing and
adolescent sexuality, teen
jazz classics like “Fly Me to
pregnancy, abortion and
the Moon,” “April in Paris,”
trauma. Features full-frontal
“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”
nudity; 18 and up only. 1047
and “Someone to Watch
W. Northwest Blvd. Various
Over Me.” Metropolitan
Times. $14-$16. 800-838-3006.
Community Church of
wstheatrealliance.org.
Charlotte, 1825 Eastway Dr.
7 p.m. Minimum donation
July 20 • Raleigh
of $10 (benefitting MCC).
HIV education
charlotteprideband.org.
Crape Myrtle Festival, Gilead
Sciences and the LGBT
July 14 • Winston-Salem
Center of Raleigh’s Gay
A ‘Sordid’ Night
& Gray Initiative offer an
Sponsored by OUT at
educational program on HIV
the Movies and Equality
and aging. Discussion topics
Winston-Salem, this benefit
include treating HIV as a
to raise funds for Winstonmanageable chronic disease
Salem Pride 2012 will
and how care providers
include a special showing,
can integrate care for aging
7 p.m., of “Sordid Lives:
populations. 11 a.m.-Noon.
The Movie,” ACE Theatre
Free. 919-832-4484.
Complex, UNC School of
lgbtcenterofraleigh.com.
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