President Obama might be changing minds with his support for marriage equality, at least among African-American voters, a new poll shows.
Donna Summer, whose post-'70s career was compromised by antigay remarks she allegedly made at a 1983 concert, disputed ever making the comments, blaming them on an angry journalist, and lamented the impact of AIDS on her close friends, during a 1989 interview with The Advocate.
Barbra Streisand says she is shocked at the death of Donna Summer, with whom she recorded the disco empowerment anthem "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)," saying Summer looked so vital when she last saw her a few months ago.
The 1979 collaboration between the two vocal powerhouses was recorded for Streisand's Wet album and as a new track for Summer's compilation double album entitled On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2. It quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard charts where it remained for two weeks.
State law required Oklahoma's Republican governor to pick a Democrat for its Election Board, but the gay man she selected as most qualified isn't even getting a vote.
Jim Roth was Gov. Mary Fallin's choice for the state's election board, having to name someone from a list provided by Democrats. Local newspapers point out Roth's long list of qualifications, including a term on the statewide Corporation Commission, and two terms as county commissioner.
Advocates praise the new Justice Department standards, though questions remain about separate rules for immigration detention, to be finalized by the Department of Homeland Security.
Hello Swirlians!
There's a new stage play coming to San Francisco that I would like to share. Check it out here:
Dennis Rowe Entertainment presents
Broadway N’ Black Series of Musical…
Posted by Michelle Meow on May 10, 2012 at 8:08am
I had the awesome opportunity to speak to Paul Hancock, the CEO of World Wide Motion Pictures about the current state of foreign and independent film funding. He also introduced their latest project coming to San Francisco : "Applause." We'll be there to catch the movie starting April 13, 2012 at the Lumiere.
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ContinuePosted by Michelle Meow on April 4, 2012 at 8:21am
This morning, the 9th Circuit courts upheld Judge Vaughn Walker's decision that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. The reports are in from everywhere but in case you have trouble finding the specifics of what this means, you can go here.
While many of my LGBT media outlets are covering this topic diligently, I will just go ahead and…
ContinuePosted by Michelle Meow on February 7, 2012 at 2:00pm
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Coming up this weekend:
Ruby Corado, longtime transgender activist, comes on the show to talk about transgender individuals and the troubles they face with ICE (the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
Captain Lou with his antics, Simma the Inclusionist, Alex with Sports, Bitchin Bartender Patricia, and Foodtude with Francois.
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