John Barrowman Cancels Fan Event After Threatening Message
Unspecified email threats force the out actor to cancel a panel and photo ops at Montreal Comiccon.
www.advocate.com/crime/2016/7/10/john-barrowman-cancels-fan-event-after-threatening-message
Regenbogenflagge am Nollendorfplatz zur Pride Week
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Eine Regenbogenflagge am U-Bahnhof Nollendorfplatz in Berlin-Schöneberg. Die Flagge wurde als Symbol gegen Homo- und Transphobie zur Pride Week vom 2. bis 24. Juli gehisst. Die Regenbogenfahen ist Symbol für die Schwulen-, Lesben-, und Transsexuellen-Bewegung (LGBT = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual und Transgender)
2016-06-26 Miss Erie Pageant-27
Michael Mahler posted a photo:
On Sunday, June 26, the Miss Erie Pageant was held at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA. The two contests were Danyel Vasquez and Jill Valentine Jamison. Miss Erie 2016/17 is Danyel Vasquez and 1st runner up is Jill Jamison.
Performers were pageant director Misty Michaels Kall, Michelle Michaels, Buffy Lynn Hayes, Mistress Vanitay, Rhiannon Anjelina, Brionna Brooks, and now former Miss Erie Valerie Valentino.
Also, the drag performers and NW PA Pride Alliance held a bake sale during the pageant to raise money for Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub shooting victims. A total of $248 was raised.
For more about The Zone Dance Club, browse to www.thezonedanceclub.com. For more about NW PA Pride Alliance, browse to www.nwpapride.org. Photos are by Erie Gay News co-editor Michael Mahler, with editing by Erie Gay News co-editor Deb Spilko. For more about Erie Gay News, browse to www.eriegaynews.com
#BlackLivesMatter advocate DeRay Mckesson arrested during Baton Rouge protest, released
Prominent #BlackLivesMatter advocate and out gay man DeRay Mckesson was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, July 9 during one of many protests taking place nationwide for racial equality and an end to targeted violence against the Black community. He was released the following day.
On DeRay’s arrest, Vanity Fair reports:
In Baton Rouge, McKesson, a public radio reporter, and many others were arrested after marching down Airline Highway, where police had warned them to not stray onto the road. McKesson, who filmed the encounter on Periscope, repeatedly pointed out that they weren’t blocking the street and that there was no sidewalk in the area where they were marching.
In the background of his video, a police officer is heard shouting, “You with them loud shoes, I see you in the road. If I get close to you, you’re going to jail.” McKesson, who is known for wearing red Nike sneakers and a blue vest to the protests he attends, said, “I think he’s talking to me, y’all.”
“The police continue to just provoke people,” McKesson said in the video. About five minutes into the broadcast, McKesson was arrested, the video going shaky as his phone was passed to fellow protestors. The Washington Post reports McKesson was charged with obstructing a highway of commerce.
Witnesses to the arrest described it as physically violent. “They tackled him,” Brittany Packnett, co-founder with McKesson of the activist collective Campaign Zero, told the Washington Post. “One officer hit the top of his body and another officer the bottom.”
DeRay’s release was first reported on Twitter by racial justice advocate Netta Elzie, who works closely with DeRay, and confirmed by numerous leading outlets.
.@deray is free. #AltonSterling pic.twitter.com/aqaMbrZpaa
— Johnetta Elzie (@Nettaaaaaaaa) July 10, 2016
Deray McKesson speaks after being released from jail: Baton Rouge PD “only people that were violent last night.”t.co/Vys63ZHFWj
— ABC News (@ABC) July 10, 2016
People are being released, families are outside. Lawyers are working to get them processed out. t.co/ap58OeIy76
— Johnetta Elzie (@Nettaaaaaaaa) July 10, 2016
As a featured speaker at the 2015 GLAAD Gala San Francisco, DeRay discussed advocacy, social media, and the intersection of being Black and gay. Indeed, social media has been an integral component in the advocacy for Black Lives Matter, a racial justice movement founded by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza—who are members of the LGBT community–and Opal Tometi
During his speech in San Francisco, DeRay said:
The Black Lives Matter movement has helped people come out of “the quiet” about racism in America, but the fight for equality and equity is long. It is not just a fight about race, it is also a fight about systemic and structural issues that affect so many of us around LGBT issues as well. People like me. Each of us will have to continue to find the people who are in “the quiet” and create space for and with them to come out of “the quiet.”
Many people have used social media to spread the word far and wide about violence against Black people in America. Most recently, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and Alva Braziel lost their lives at the hands of police. Alton and Alva’s deaths were captured on now widely-shared videos and the aftermath of Philando’s shooting was broadcast on Facebook Live.
The night he was arrested, DeRay was live tweeting as well as broadcasting the protest in Baton Rouge and his arrest in real time using Periscope.
Remember, airline highway was not blocked by protestors. But the police have been aggressors anyway. #BatonRouge
— deray mckesson (@deray) July 10, 2016
Again, the protestors have been peaceful tonight. The police have been violent. #BatonRouge
— deray mckesson (@deray) July 10, 2016
Following his arrest, conversations sprung up across social media under the hashtags #WhereIsDeRay and #FreeDeRay.
We need our leaders #FreeDeray
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) July 10, 2016
#WhereIsDeray @Deray is beloved, and we WANT to know where he is and that he is SAFE. Now would be nice.
— Bim 4 #DisarmHate (@bimmerella) July 10, 2016
Sandra Bland was arrested 1 year ago today. She died in jail 3 days later. #FreeDeray
— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) July 10, 2016
Bayard Rustin, a key leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century and a gay man, also began trending on Twitter after DeRay’s arrest, as social media users recognized the long-standing and invaluable contributions of LGBT Black leaders to the efforts for full equality.
James Baldwin, Bayard Rustin, Lorraine Hansberry, Alice Walker and plenty others were LGBT. Deray being gay and black and woke isn’t new.
— Langston. (@langstonmyles) July 10, 2016
On Friday, GLAAD responded to the wave of violence across Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas. “When will it end?” asked GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “How many more lives have to be lost or broken before the senseless violence is stopped?”
You can contact your Congress person about the importance of racial equality here. You can also watch DeRay’s speech about his advocacy and identities at the GLAAD Gala San Francisco here:
GLAAD is committed to amplifying the diverse voices and needs of, and to acclerating full acceptance for, the LGBT community, including those living at the intersection of being LGBT and Black.
Black Lives Matter's DeRay Mckesson Released from Jail After Protest
Baton Rouge police jailed the out Black Lives Matter activist after protesting the death of Alton Sterling.
www.advocate.com/politics/2016/7/10/black-lives-matters-deray-mckesson-released-jail-after-protest
Amanda Nunes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ceres, Colton Haynes, Frank Ocean, Michael Flynn, Ricky Martin: NEWS
ENEMIES OF EQUALITY. The chart.
AMANDA NUNES. The UFC has its first openly gay champion. “It’s amazing, I am so happy with my life.”
And new!
Amanda Nunes defeats Miesha Tate by first-round submission and claims the bantamweight title at #UFC200. pic.twitter.com/k0c9mxgJsY
— ESPN (@espn) July 10, 2016
2016 ELECTION. Sanders claims victory in fight for $15 minimum wage commitment in Democratic platform: “We should raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour over time and index it, give all Americans the ability to join a union regardless of where they work, and create new ways for workers to have power in the economy so every worker can earn at least $15 an hour.”
UK. Prime Minister candidate Andrea Leadsom domains bought up and redirected to LGBT charity group Stonewall.
LT. GEN MICHAEL FLYNN. Potential Trump running mate shrugs off social issues like same-sex marriage abortion: “What people do in their private lives, these are not big issues that our country is dealing with that will cause our country to collapse,” Flynn told ABC’s Martha Raddatz on “This Week.” “I’m more concerned that our country could collapse because we are not dealing with education issues, immigration issues.”
HB2. 68 companies sign amicus brief to block North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law. “68 major companies joined HRC’s amicus brief in support of the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to block some of the most egregious and discriminatory components of North Carolina’s HB2 law. HRC is continuing to gather corporate support for the amicus brief, which will be re-filed at several junctures as the case moves through the courts.”
FRANK OCEAN. Novelist? “He is known for being a perfectionist, and a pursuant of creativity in all forms. He resists pressure and follows his own vision. He has published a magazine and worked on a novel while continuing to perfect his highly anticipated second album.”
BERMUDA. Bill stops same-sex marriage: “Amendments aimed at solidifying marriage as between a man and a woman were passed in the House of Assembly last night, despite vocal opposition.”
OOPS. Delta flight to South Dakota accidentally lands at Air Force base.
HAMILTON. It’s the final curtain call for creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Philippa Soo, and Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. “In the ticketholders line were the people who had gone to extremes or paid thousands of dollars just to see the production that night. One attendee said she’d paid $3,500 for the chance to catch the show a second time before the original cast left, while others in the line had camped out overnight for cancellations. Here and there were the lucky winners of the day’s ticket lottery. “I’m the unicorn!” one of them declared happily.”
SPACE. There may be ice on Ceres that is billions of years old.
THE DATING GAM. Gay Asian men share dating stories. “Edward Ho has now started the website The Dating GAM, where gay Asian men can share their stories about facing racism while dating. ‘It’s been 25 years since I’ve been actively dating and from the friends that I talk to that are younger than me in their 20s, they’re still saying there are issues with discrimination that they face when they try and date out there.’”
COLTON HAYNES. Apologies to my family.
NEW YORK. The View UpStairs, a benefit concert for Orlando: “The attack at Pulse Orlando in the early hours of June 12, where 49 people lost their lives, was the deadliest attack on the American LGBTQI+ community. Prior to this the deadliest attack was The UpStairs Lounge arson in New Orleans on June 24 1973, where 32 people died. The View UpStairs is a musical written by Max Vernon that is inspired by The UpStairs Lounge arson. Hosted by Rattlestick Theatre, this concert version sung by some of New York’s best performers will raise money for Equality Orlando to pass on to the survivors of Pulse Orlando and the families of those who died there.”
SUNDAY STUD. Ricky Martin soaks up the sun in the south of France.
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Must-See LGBT TV 7/10-16: 'East Los High' season premiere, Ian Harvie on 'Young & Hungry,' all new 'The Fosters'
Photo Credit: Freeform
Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights in LGBT on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBT-inclusive programming on TV.
Don’t miss an all new episode of The Fosters on Monday night. Callie gets suspended from school, but her luck takes a turn when she meets handsome law student Aaron (Elliot Fletcher) who knows nothing of her past. Elsewhere, Mariana struggles as students continue to blame her for Nick’s actions. The Fosters: Monday, 8pm on Freeform.
On Young & Hungry, Gabi is thrilled to win a cooking contest with an old recipe from her Aunt. However, when the contest organizers want to do a photo shoot, Gabi must track down someone she hasn’t seen in years and learns that her Aunt has since transitioned to her Uncle Chris. Young & Hungry: Wednesday, 8pm on Freeform.
Hulu’s original drama East Los High returns this Friday with the entire fourth season available for streaming with subscription. The show centers on Latinx teens attending East Los High School in Los Angeles and the challenges and joys they face. The previous season explored the relationship between school newspaper editor Jocelyn, her new love interest Daysi, and the lingering feelings between Jocelyn and her ex/best friend Camila. East Los High: Friday, only on Hulu.
Sunday July 10: My Giant Life (8pm, TLC); The Last Ship (9pm, TNT); Roadies (10pm, Showtime)
Monday: The Fosters (8pm, Freeform); UnReal (10pm, Lifetime); Mistresses (10pm, ABC); Major Crimes (10pm, TNT)
Tuesday: Sisterhood of Hip Hop (9pm, Oxygen); Animal Kingdom (9pm, TNT); Scream (10pm, MTV); My Giant Life (10pm, TLC); Difficult People (Hulu)
Wednesday: Young & Hungry (8pm, Freeform); The Night Shift (10pm, NBC); I Am Jazz (10pm, TLC); Tyrant (10pm, FX); Mr. Robot (10pm, USA); Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce (11pm, Fuse); Transcendent (11:30pm, Fuse)
Friday: The Great British Baking Show (9pm, PBS); Killjoys (9pm, Syfy); East Los High (Hulu)
Is This the Beginning of the End for Roger Ailes's Fox News Empire?
After former anchor Gretchen Carlson dropped a sexual harassment lawsuit on Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, at least a dozen women have come forward with similar claims. Ailes’s future, along with his brand of incendiary, often homophobic coverage, now hang in the balance.
www.advocate.com/media/2016/7/10/beginning-end-roger-ailess-fox-news-empire
SEDUCTION
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It was a grand, uninhibited display in the midst of a crowd . . . equal at least to the Dance of the 7 Veils.
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