Monday, March 28, 2011
Prayers for Damian Furtch...so sad!
New York City's month-long rash of gay bashings continued this weekend. JMG reader Warren directs us to this account on the blog Watts Up With This.
26 year old Damian Furtch was on his way home from work at a restaurant late Sat night (Sunday morning), when he stopped off at a McDonalds in NYC’s West Village ( a predominantly gay area) to get some food. It was approx. 4:30 am. While inside the restaurant Damian noticed 2 men staring at him – giving him “looks” – we have all been there, we know what this feels like. It was late, Damian was tired, he felt uncomfortable and he didn’t want any trouble so he left. He was across the street, walking away while on the phone to a friend when the 2 men from McDonalds approached him and asked him “if he had a problem” before he knew it he was punched in the face by one man, then instantly felt another punch by the second perp, and then he heard it – “You Fucking Faggot” , the words as hurtful as the punches.
According to the above-linked blog post, the NYPD is investigating the attack as a hate crime. Surveillance video provided by McDonald's may help. Furtch was treated for his injuries and released after his face was stitched up. He has posted numerous photos of his injuries on his Facebook page.
Illinois Public School for Civil Unions- Luvs IT!
Each pro-homosexual law makes it easier for school administrators and teachers to allow the one-sided promotion of homosexuality in their school, as occurred recently at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois (see photo). The state’s Democrat-dominated General Assembly passed a “Civil Unions” bill in a lame-duck session last year (before a new elected, more conservative legislature could take office) — and Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed it into law January 31. (The bill, which also allows heterosexual “civil unions,” thus further undermining marriage, takes effect June 1.) America’s public schools are becoming de facto ”Homosexuality-Promotion Zones” — directly undermining the authority of parents to guide their children’s moral upbringing — and subjecting Christian and moral-minded students to one-sided pro-homosexuality propaganda like the above.
Glo TV Casting for new shows!
Am Hip-Hop” – CASTING NOW!
Casting:
LGBT Hip-Hop performers, artists and musicians. Also other LGBT individuals with professional experience/background in the Hip-Hop industry; ages 18 & up; People of Color STRONGLY encouraged;
Description:
The GLO Television Network is casting for a new docu-series examining the unique relationship of the LGBT community and the Hip-Hop industry & generation. Our primary focus is openly gay Hip-Hop performers, artists and musicians. In addition we are looking for LGBT individuals and our allies who are connected professionally to the world of hip-hop. This includes MCs, stylists, designers, producers, photographers, graffiti artists, shop owners, club promoters and more. This series goes beyond the normal discussion of homophobia in Hip-Hop and takes a new look at Hip-Hop thru a queer lens.
To Submit: Interested artists/performers should email: sean@glotvnetwork.com. Submissions must include a brief bio; description of your work; 2-3 publicity photos; as well as samples of your work (links/URL’s preferred). Non-performers must submit: brief description of your connection to hip-hop; recent photo; brief anecdote telling us why you love hip-hop.
All participants must be available for a 1-2 day shoot in either New York or Los Angeles, between April 15 and May 15, 2011.
Submissions must be received by April 15, 2011.
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GLO Television Network Casting for "Modern Sex"
“Modern SEX” – CASTING NOW!
Casting:
Personable, energetic and articulate LGBT men, women & transgender individuals; ages 18 & up; People of Color STRONGLY encouraged.
Description:
The GLO Television Network is casting for a new docu-series about sex, love and relationships in the modern era. We are looking for energetic, personable LGBT men and women of color, ages 18 and up. Participants must be frank, honest and willing to talk about their experiences & opinions on camera. In addition, we are seeking individuals who may also have a connection to the subject matter beyond “standard” dating and relationships, as well as sex industry professionals. The program will also examine the changing sexual norms and taboos in the LGBT community. “Modern SEX” is part of GLO TV’s commitment to produce socially relevant TV.
To Submit: Interested individuals should email: sean@glotvnetwork.com. Must include a recent photo, as well as a brief description of why you’d like to be part of the show (or an anecdote about your relationship to modern sex & dating). All participants must be available for a 1-2 day shoot in either New York or Los Angeles, during the month of April 2011.
Submissions must be received by March 31, 2011
Are we the Kind of Boys we want?
New York City based poet and performance artist Yolo Akili returns with his latest video for "Are We The Kind of Boys We Want?" taken from his studio album Purple Galaxy.
“Are We The Kind of Boys We Want?” is a montage of provocative interviews and commentary from numerous black gay men on gender and desire intermixed with a cadre of well known Atlanta activists performing the title poem. The poem reflects the sexism of gay men, the gendered stereotypes or sexual roles and the challenges of romantic relationships.
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