A Pregnant Trans Man’s Misdiagnosis Leads to Stillbirth
The case, noted in a new article, highlights the need for more medical training in the care of transgender people.
www.advocate.com/transgender/2019/5/16/pregnant-trans-mans-misdiagnosis-leads-stillbirth
Police break man’s arm beyond repair in botched raid of LGBTQ bookstore, deny any wrongdoing
Police mistook Nik Dimopoulos for someone else when they broke his arm in several places, causing permanent damage, before saying they did everything “lawfully.”
Pete Buttigieg to Hold Rally, Fundraiser in Provincetown on July 5
Mayor Pete Buttigieg will hold a public rally at Provincetown Town Hall on July 5 at the height of the Massachusetts LGBTQ resort destination’s busy tourist season, followed by a private fundraiser.
Wicked Local reports: “Buttigieg will be appearing at the rally before a variety show put on by teenagers from Camp Lightbulb, a nonprofit serving LGBTQ youth ages 14 to 18, said Bryan Rafanelli, who along with his husband, Mark Walsh, hosted a fundraiser at their Boston home for the candidate on April 30. It raised almost $150,000. … While the time of the rally is still being finalized, the July 5 arrival and fundraiser at an undisclosed West End residence is confirmed, said Rafanelli, whose event planning company designed Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. Both he and Walsh are Democratic fundraisers and organizers. They own a home in Provincetown.”
Last week, Buttigieg sold out a 700-person event at West Hollywood’s The Abbey gay bar. There’s little doubt that Buttigieg’s appearance in Ptown over the Independence Day holiday will generate equal interest.
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Calenna Garbä: Abriendo el diálogo LGBT a través de la música
La artista autodidacta y activista transgénero, Calenna Garbä, empezó su carrera musical con un lápiz y un viejo teclado en un momento clave de la vida en donde comenzaba a comprender mejor su identidad de género. Su experiencia personal y artística estuvo llena de desafíos e incertidumbres, pero también dieron lugar a una fortaleza y voluntad que la ayudarían a lograr su sueño de convertirse en una pianista profesional y vivir una vida genuina.
Garbä renunció a una carrera exitosa en el mundo corporativo de Buenos Aires para comenzar un nuevo capítulo en Mar de Plata, en donde un piano la ayudaría a superar su lucha personal. Mientras su carrera iba tomando vuelo, la artista empezó a componer piezas basadas en sus experiencias como mujer transgénero y dar esperanza a otros artistas emergentes como ella.
HRC conversó con Garbä sobre su historia, música y activismo LGBTQ.
Cuéntenos un poco sobre el cambio de Buenos Aires a Mar de Plata y el impacto de esta decisión en su vida personal.
Me mudé a Buenos Aires para ser yo. Fue un momento en el que decidí tomar las riendas de mi vida para ser yo misma. El individuo necesita ser uno mismo para poder construir y ofrecerle algo al mundo. Si nos preocupamos por fingir ser quien no somos, es imposible actuar y ser con naturalidad.
¿Cuál es la relación entre su música y trabajo de activismo?
La música fue el anclaje que me permitió sobrevivir. Se lo debo todo. La música fue la energía que me ayudó a permanecer en calma durante el proceso de vivir siendo yo misma. Es como el traductor de todo lo que tengo que decir. HRC hace un excelente trabajo de defensoría desde sus plataformas, yo en cambio lo hago desde el piano; pero al final es exactamente lo mismo. Mis conciertos son reuniones agradables donde entablo un diálogo con el público a través de mis anécdotas y narro la historia de mis temas musicales. El piano es mi herramienta para abogar por la igualdad de derechos.
¿En qué se inspira para componer piezas musicales?
En muchos casos, uso detalles biográficos como en el caso de “Niño Triste”. Ese niño era yo; triste porque necesita comprender a plenitud quién era, pero al mismo tiempo era un niño con toda la fortaleza para salir adelante, y aquí me tienes. Si una persona no tiene la fuerza de voluntad para luchar, las consecuencias pueden ser fatales.
Ha llegado compartir el escenario con miembros de la Urban Queer Orchestra de Nueva york y también obtuvo el Premio Estrella de Mar en Argentina. ¿Qué significan estos logros para usted?
A veces es difícil de procesar, pero a la misma vez es un gran honor porque sé que de alguna manera voy dejando una huella. Me gusta saber que mis conciertos crean un espacio para pensar y hablar sobre asuntos LGBTQ, especialmente para aquellas personas que nunca habían conocido a una persona trans. Es el comienzo de un nuevo diálogo.
Este mes celebramos el Día Internacional Contra la Homofobia, Transfobia y Bifobia (IDAHOTB) para pronunciarnos contra el odio. ¿Qué es lo que necesita la sociedad para acabar con la epidemia de violencia y discriminación de personas LGBTQ?
Lo que se necesita es visibilidad de una manera inteligente. Por ejemplo, cuando la gente invita a otras personas a mis conciertos, se les invita a disfrutar de mi música y no para conocer a una persona transgénero. La gente viene, se sienta, yo salgo en escena y empiezo a romper estructuras al entablar un diálogo con mi audiencia. El arte es una forma de cruzar barreras sociales.
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National Foster Care Month: Meet Christian, Patrick and Sonia
In partnership with FosterClub, HRC’s All Children – All Families project has launched its #FosterEquality campaign to share stories throughout National Foster Care Month of young LGBTQ leaders who have had experiences in foster care. Their stories underscore the importance of learning from and advocating for LGBTQ youth in care who too often struggle with understanding their identities without the support of an affirming adult.
Christian Carter, Patrick Gem Gabbett and Sonia Emerson are passionate young people working to make a difference in the lives of other youth across the U.S.
Carter, a queer Black organizer, spent five years in the Pennsylvania foster care system. Growing up in LGBTQ and multiracial households, .
Like Carter, Gabbett also spent time in foster care when they were 17. They now advocate for LGBTQ youth, homeless youth and other marginalized young people. Gabbett is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless — but most importantly, he hopes to create a world where the voiceless are themselves heard.
Emerson spent most of her life up to age 18 in foster care and experienced homelessness for a year after leaving care. Similar to Carter and Gabbett, she feels passionately about giving a voice to marginalized and underserved youth.
According to preliminary findings from HRC and Foster Club’s recent survey of LGBTQ youth with experiences in care, two-thirds of respondents reported feeling unsafe disclosing their sexual orientation while in foster care. Furthermore, more than half of respondents reported not having an adult role model and/or mentor who affirmed their LGBTQ identity.
Carter, Gabbett and Emerson have dedicated their lives to fight for intersectional change for youth with similar experiences by sharing their stories and advocating for LGBTQ youth in foster care around the U.S.
Having an affirming voice and a caring adult can be immensely powerful for young people in care. HRC advocates for foster youth year round through our All Children – All Families project, which helps agencies improve their services for LGBTQ youth in foster care.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent and supporting LGBTQ youth in care, check out HRC’s resources about foster parenting. This month be sure to also take time to watch “The F Word,” a powerful series chronicling the story of a queer California couple looking to adopt a child from foster care.
Learn more about All Children – All Families’ work to promote LGBTQ cultural competency in adoption and foster care at hrc.org/acaf. Want to stay up-to-date on All Children – All Families resources and activities? Subscribe to “Field Forward,” the program’s monthly e-newsletter at hrc.im/field-forward.
Tyler Rich, Lee Brice & Mickey Guyton Added as Newest Set of Performers at GLAAD + Ty Herndon’s 5th Annual Concert For Love & Acceptance in Nashville; Anita Cochran to Return As Performer and Musical Director
GLAAD announced that Tyler Rich, Lee Brice, and Mickey Guyton will be joining the star-studded list of performers for the 2019 Concert for Love & Acceptance in Nashville, Tennessee on June 6th. Anita Cochran will return as performer and musical director for the show.
“Each year, the Concert for Love & Acceptance continues to promote inclusivity and acceptance in the country music world. It’s so important, now more than ever, for us to come together to show our support for the LGBTQ community and this slate of top-tier performers are leading the way” said Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer at GLAAD and Executive Producer of the 2019 Concert for Love & Acceptance.
With more than 12 million in RIAA certified sales, Lee Brice has achieved Gold and Platinum on every album and single released, with “A Woman Like You” reaching Double Platinum status. Gold album certifications include: Love Like Crazy, Hard2Love, and I Don’t Dance. With well over 2 billion spins on Pandora, Lee Brice was inducted into the streaming service’s ‘Billionaires Club’ on June 8, 2018. The “Rumor” singer, who is now among the Top 25 most-streamed country artists of all time on Pandora, is only the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA nominee and a double ACM award winner, and he’s taken five radio singles to #1.
As one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” Rolling Stone touts Tyler Rich as “the newest member of country music’s radio-minded incoming class, with a homecoming king’s swagger and a valedictorian’s songwriting smarts.” Tyler made his national television debut on NBC’s TODAY performing “The Difference,” his breakout tune which scored a No. 1 on SiriusXM and hit the Top 20 on Country radio. People explored how Tyler went from “From Red Robin to Hitting No. 1,” penning his own music and Backstreet Boys AJ McLean’s new single, “Night Visions.” Most recently named as Pandora’s Artist to Watch for 2019, he made his Stagecoach debut last month and will headline his own shows in addition to festival dates throughout summer, including CMA Fest on June 9.
After signing to Capitol Records Nashville, Mickey Guyton’s first appearance was an all-star concert at the White House captured by PBS. In 2015, she released her self-titled EP featuring her debut single “Better Than You Left Me,” which he co-wrote with Jennifer Hanson, Jenn Schott and Nathan Chapman. In 2016 she was nominated for her for first Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Vocalist. At this year’s ACM Awards, Mickey performed alongside Chrissy Metz, Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina and Maddie & Tae, the song “I’m Standing With You” from the BREAKTHROUGH movie soundtrack. She has also been spotlighted in People magazine’s American Voices feature, Billboard magazine as one of Country music’s “female game changers,” and Entertainment Weekly as one of the “new queens of country music.”
When ACM and CMA nominated country artist, Anita Cochran, was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in August of 2017, she had no idea how tough the road ahead would be. After her first round of chemotherapy sent her into the hospital, her doctor quickly took her off the road for the rest of the year because she would be unable to tour due to the effects of the cancer treatments. Cochran turned to her songwriting as a creative outlet and form of musical therapy. The result is her latest single titled “Fight Like A Girl”, which carries a message of strength and determination in the face of incredible challenge. Cochran continuously tours and is now writing for a new record in follow-up to her 2018 single release “Fight Like A Girl.”
These artists join previously announced superstar Daughtry, who will be performing a special acoustic set at the Concert for Love & Acceptance, which features a coalition of artists and celebrities appearing and performing to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people. Singer Rita Wilson will also be performing hits from her album “Halfway to Home.” The 5th annual concert will take place during the legendary CMA Fest and will be hosted by Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist Ty Herndon and CMT’s Cody Alan. Herndon, who co-founded the concert alongside GLAAD in 2015, will also perform. Other confirmed performers include Chely Wright, Harper Grae, Tayla Lynn, Brody Ray, Brandon Stansell, and Antigone Rising.
During last year’s Concert for Love & Acceptance, GLAAD also announced the Ty Herndon Rising Stars Grant, bestowed upon young people for their commitment to enhancing LGBTQ inclusion and representation in music. The grant is eligible to LGBTQ young people who are working to accelerate acceptance in the music industry. Applications for the grant are now available at glaad.org/risingstars.
The inaugural Concert for Love and Acceptance was held in 2015 to kick off GLAAD’s Southern Stories Tour. The event has been supported by artists including Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, Michael Ray, Billy Dean, Cale Dodds, Chris Carmack, Crystal Gayle, Billy Gilman, Cassadee Pope, Calum Scott, Dana Goldberg, Kree Harrison, Mickey Guyton, Levi Hummon, Runaway June, Ryan Kinder, Meghan Lindsey, Street Corner Symphony, Thompson Square, and Trent Harmon.
The 2019 Concert for Love and Acceptance partners include presenting partners CMT, Ketel One Family-Made Vodka, and Southwest, community partner The Weissmann Group, and media partner Billboard.
The event will take place at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00pm. Click here for ticket information.
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