Archive for February, 2015

Agism In The Gay World

Agism In The Gay World

  What follows is a guest post written by @Daburghjacks. The opinions expressed in guest posts may or may not reflect the views of Thomas Waters or thomascwaters.com, and are welcome from anyone who feels they have something worth saying. Hello Thomas C. Water’s readers. My name is Darren Oates. First, I’d like to thank Thomas for allowing me to post in his blog. Are you ready? I’m 52 fairly fit at 198 pounds and work[Read More…]

February 27, 2015 Comments are Disabled general
The Rainbow Alphabet at Wesleyan University Housing

The Rainbow Alphabet at Wesleyan University Housing

the Wesleyan rainbow alphabet is so over the top and contains every possible letter, that it encourages you to forget about the labels and the identities, and see the bigger issue which is ultimate inclusivity.

February 27, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
Delta Foundation Seeks Your Input: Pride 2015 Theme

Delta Foundation Seeks Your Input: Pride 2015 Theme

A form on the Pittsburgh Pride web site, seeking your input fore a theme for the 2015 Pride. Delta is giving everyone a choice to self identify in whatever way feels right to them. Choices are offered for gender identity, and also for sexual orientation In terms of the theme choices, I think I can make a case fore every single one of them!

February 25, 2015 Comments are Disabled Gay Pride, general
This week in HIV/AIDS, February 20, 2015

This week in HIV/AIDS, February 20, 2015

Short descriptions of two reported research efforts this week regarding HIV. One is the story of a virulent strain in Cuba, and the other about a designer drug with keeps HIV from infecting cells.

February 21, 2015 Comments are Disabled general, HIV/AIDS
Irony, Delta Foundation, and Equal: Part 1

Irony, Delta Foundation, and Equal: Part 1

Equal, was never intended to be journalism, but rather a marketing piece for a sole non-profit organization.

February 19, 2015 Comments are Disabled general
Black History  Month: Get to Know Bayard Rustin

Black History Month: Get to Know Bayard Rustin

For me, few activists are as inspirational as Bayard Rustin, and I believe todays LGBTQ movement, must look towards individuals such as Rustin, if we are going to successfully navigate the next steps towards real respect, and equality.

February 19, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism
Get to Know 23 Prominent Black LGBT Icons: Black History Month

Get to Know 23 Prominent Black LGBT Icons: Black History Month

However, they all serve as inspiration to me, to keep doing what I do. If they could be so inspirational and motivating facing such oppression and invisibility within either the African-american community, the LGBT community or both, then why would I see the little struggles I face as a hindrance to demanding change?

February 16, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
Equality PA Hosts Prayer Breakfast

Equality PA Hosts Prayer Breakfast

Press release from Equality PA regarding their Prayer Breakfast being held with an impressive list of speakers.

February 16, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general
Does Pittsburgh Need LGBTQ Focused Reporting?

Does Pittsburgh Need LGBTQ Focused Reporting?

Does Pittsburgh need LGBTQ related journalistic reporting? Where could it be found, and what would it take to make it successful?

February 15, 2015 Comments are Disabled general
The Power of a Prayer (Breakfast)

The Power of a Prayer (Breakfast)

This breakfast follows the announcement that all four Episcopal Bishops of Pennsylvania endorsed legislation to update PA’s discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

February 13, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies