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Registration of Transcending Boundaries Conference (TBC) starts tomorrow [Jul. 14th, 2009|10:57 pm]
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I want want to remind you that Registration of Transcending Boundaries Conference (TBC) starts tomorrow July 15th at 12:05AM. It's only $59 if you register by September 30th!

The Transcending Boundaries Conference (TBC) is for bisexual/pansexual, trans/genderqueer, intersex and polyamorous people and our allies.

It will be held November 20-22, 2009 at the DCU Conference Center and the Hilton Garden Inn in Worcester, Mass.

More Information: http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/

I plan to be there, what about you?
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(no subject) [Jul. 3rd, 2009|03:41 am]
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Finally was able to post my pictures of the 17th Annual NYC Dyke March which was held on Saturday June 27, 2009. It started at Bryant Park, located at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue. The march went down 5th Avenue to Washington Square Park.

*** Warning there are top-free pictures within ****

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordlnyc/sets/72157620748487907/
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Put up on Flicker as much as they will let me [Jun. 29th, 2009|10:37 pm]
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I upload to flicker as much of my photos I can "this month". I will have to wait to July to post the Dyke march photos I took. I am also very near my total limit for my free account.


Pride over NYC in June

Queens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordlnyc/sets/72157620602889959/
Brooklyn: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordlnyc/sets/72157620744981314/
Manhattan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordlnyc/sets/72157620604988661/
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(no subject) [Jun. 29th, 2009|12:09 am]
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I posted some pictures I took in NYC today to my Face book account. Maybe tomorrow I'll post all my Pride pictures to flickr.

Here is one for now


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Reminder tomorrow is NYC PRIDE - Come march with me and the NYABN [Jun. 27th, 2009|10:50 pm]
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This is a reminder that I will be marching with the New York Area Bisexual Network, come march with us and help with Bi visibility tomorrow June 28th!

We will be in Section 10, lining up at 12:30 PM on 54th St. Between 5th & 6th. Please try to get there before that, at the latest NOON, so we can get organized.

I will try to be there before Noon [11:30-11:45 AM.] Because I am the Group's Marshall, I believe I have to be there much earlier.

Remember that tomorrow will be not only the 40th anniversary of Stonewall but the 4th anniversary of Brenda Howard's passing [she is the BISEXUAL woman who founded the NYC pride march!]

We need a big Bisexual Contingent to remind the world that it was a BISEXUAL WOMAN that started this march! [Google her name]

Tell your friends, SEND your friends, BRING your friends!

Bring signs tell the rest of the GLBT community that bisexuals exists and who Brenda was!

See you tomorrow!

Happy Pride!
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In Memory of my Earthgirl: 1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765 [Jun. 19th, 2009|04:38 pm]
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In Memory of my Earthgirl
and "Mother of Pride"
Brenda Howard
1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765

On the jewish calendar
the evening of June 19 to the
evening of June 20 is the
21th of Sivan
which is Brenda's 4th yahrzeit.



Tomorrow, I plan to attend the Traditional Egalitarian Minyan at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah (CBST) (10A-Noon at 57 Bethune St) to say the Mourner's Kaddish.

Please remember the "Mother of Pride" this Saturday and for the rest of pride month. [Feel free to pass this request on to others]
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Voice Post [Jun. 7th, 2009|12:34 pm]
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VoicePost Help
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““[Me] Hi everybody I am waiting for the parade to start and I ran into some one I know for a long time I am going to have him say hello.

[other person] Hi everybody it's Fred Goldhaber Larry's old buddy from Queensborough. He finally tracked me down. He has a Bear trap and I'm
stuck in it, come rescue me.

[Me] That's it everyone. Bye.”

Transcribed by: [info]lordlnyc
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Voice Post [Jun. 7th, 2009|10:51 am]
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“Hi everybody I am now waiting for people to show up and help me carry the banners for Queens pride. I am on 89th Street just off at 37th Avenue and I hope a lot of people come and show and happy Pride. Bye.”

Transcribed by: multiple users
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I am off to the Queens Pride March [Jun. 7th, 2009|09:53 am]
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I am off to the Queens Pride March. It starts at 12:00 Noon sharp in Jackson Heights. If you can help me carry the Queens Chapter of PFLAG and the NYABN banners in the march, please meet me on 89th street near 37th Ave at 11AM.
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Please help carry the Banners for the Queens chapter of PFLAG and/or the NYABN in Queens June 7th! [May. 22nd, 2009|11:15 pm]
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Please help me carry the Banners for the Queens chapter of PFLAG and/or the NYABN in Queens on Sunday June 7th!!


Queens Pride with Queens PFLAG and the NYABN

On Sunday June 7th the 17th Annual Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade & Multi-Cultural Festival will be held and the Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) needs your help in carrying their banners in pride March.

The parade steps off at 12:00 NOON (so we should meet there at 11:30AM)somewhere on 89th Street Near 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens (NYC).

Please email me at one of the following emails if you are able to help:

willhelp@pflag-queens.org or
willhelp@nyabn.org
Thank you!




You can also answer the following poll as well.

Poll #1404279 Queens Pride 2009
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Will you be able to help carry a banner?

View Answers

Yes I'll help you! [comment about which one]
1 (50.0%)

Unable to march [take some pictures if you can]
0 (0.0%)

Sorry I am unable to be there.
1 (50.0%)

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Remember that tomorrow is the Day of Silence! [Apr. 16th, 2009|04:18 pm]
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What is the Day of Silence?

The Day of Silence is a day in which people of all sexual orientations and gender identities who support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights take a vow of silence to recognize and protest the silence that LGBT people face each day. According to organizers for the Day of Silence Project (contact information at the bottom of this sheet), "the event is designed to raise awareness and protest the silence faced by LGBT people, and offer tools with which to end the silence."

The 2009 Day of Silence will be held on April 17th.

For more info see: http://www.dayofsilence.org/

Note: a few years back I posted about this suggesting on what to do on the DOS. [I found it at http://www.gsanetwork.org/resources/dos.html it still is up but has 2007 information]


You can make cards or slips of paper and put the following on it to give out:



Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights.

People who are silent today believe that laws and attitudes should be inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The day of silence is to draw attention to those who have been silenced by hatred, oppression, and prejudice. Think about the voices you are not hearing. What can you do to end the silence?






Carl Walker-Hoover took his April 6, 2009 after enduring constant bullying, including anti-LGBT bullying. Though Carl did not identify as gay, his story is a tragic reminder that anti-LGBT bullying and harassment affects all students. Carl would have turned 12 on the Day of Silence.
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(no subject) [Feb. 24th, 2009|11:12 pm]
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As I posted on Thursday the 19th [See http://lordlnyc.livejournal.com/173773.html] I need help getting two banners carried is the 10th Annual St. Patrick's for all Parade.

The two groups are the Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN).

If you can help please reply here or email me at: willhelp@pflag-queens.org and/or willhelp@nyabn.org - the email goes to me.

Please You can also answer the following poll......

Poll #1355132 Will help on March 1st 2009
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Will you be able to help carry a banner?

View Answers

Yes, I'll love to help!
1 (25.0%)

I can not march, but I am able to take some pictures for you
0 (0.0%)

Sorry I am unable to be there.
3 (75.0%)

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What I will be doing tonight [Jan. 24th, 2009|01:02 pm]
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I will be attending QLGPC's Winter Pride Dinner Dance
tonight http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43593478175&ref=ts.

I will be getting there a number of hours early so that I can stuff flyers for the Queens chapter of PFLAG's Annual Fund Raiser Awards Luncheon into a bag the Queens Pride Committee will be given out at the dinner.

Oh, speaking of the PFLAG Luncheon, there is still time to order YOUR tickets.
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MSNBC Keith Olbermann on Prop 8 - must see! [Nov. 11th, 2008|12:02 pm]
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This video of MSNBC's Keith Olbermann comments on Prop 8, Marriage and more is going around my friends list. I saw it first last night on my friend [info]mashfanficchick LJ but could not repost it till now. I believe that his "stock" just went up 100 point over this :) And just from this, if he ran for anything, I would vote for him :-)




Oh, PLEASE repost it to yours!








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I signed, did you? [Nov. 8th, 2008|08:14 pm]
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I have just read and signed the petition: "Review the 501(c)(3) status of The Church of Latter-day Saints (The Mormons)".

Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. They are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/review-the-501c3-status-of-the-church-of-latter-day-saints-the-mormons

Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.

Thank you!
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This woman is amazing! [Nov. 6th, 2008|11:20 pm]
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Maya Angelou on the Early Show, try and watch this and still have a dry eye!


"I am so filled with pride for my country. We are growing up! We have elected a black man to talk for us, to speak for us. Fat, thin, pretty, plain, gay, straight, we have done it. My Lord, I am an American, baby!"






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Special message for all my friends in Arizona, California and Florida [Oct. 31st, 2008|05:04 pm]
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Before I forget if anyone reading this lives in Arizona, California or Arizona
P-l-e-a-s-e Vote NO on.... 
   Proposition 8 in California,
   Constitutional Amendment #2 in Florida or  
   Proposition 102 in Arizona.

Just remember that all it takes is one person to do the right thing - just think of my Brenda that started the Manhattan Pride march. People told her it could not be done and she did not listen to them, now look at it. So you NO votes does matter - your not showing up help the OTHER SIDE!

Please repost this message to your Livejournal.

BTW Here is a Powerful "No on 8" ad for you to think about....









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Calling all Poly people in NYC [Oct. 3rd, 2008|06:20 pm]
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[Current Music |hello my baby]

I will be at the poly pride Picnic and Rally in Central Park tomorrow. Who else will be there?
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Final reminder about the pride march [Jun. 29th, 2008|12:16 am]
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To remind you that this year the "Bisexual/Pansexual, Poly, Trans, etc." groups are in SECTION 10 and we will be lining up at 12:30 PM on 54th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues and that NYABN's marching order number is 10-23.

See you all there!
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Update to the NYABN’s marching order in the NYC Pride march [Jun. 27th, 2008|01:58 am]
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FYI

HOP has posted the finalized order of march and NYABN's marching order number is 10-23.

To remind you that this year the "Bisexual/Pansexual, Poly, Trans, etc." Groups are in SECTION 10 and will be lining up at 12:30 PM on 54th Street Between 5th & 6th Avenues.
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(no subject) [Jun. 23rd, 2008|01:13 am]
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Ok I went to the Queens PFLAG meeting today and my friend [info]mashfanficchick showed up! It was nice see her there.

Afterwards I walked her to her Grandmother's place [which is not that far from where the meeting was held.

After that I made my way to Folsom Street East.

As my luck goes as soon as I went about 10 feet outside the subway it started to rain a little.

A short time after I got there, the rain got heavier. Walked around and waited the rain out. After 30 minutes or so it stopped.

I ran into many people that I know including Emily and [info]nyghtowl who I hang out with at the TES table the last hour or so.

Afterwards, they took me to dinner at florent which is closing in a week. [Thank you again!]
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PLEASE HELP! Need Manhattan hotel suggestions PDQ [Jun. 19th, 2008|01:57 pm]
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I have a friend coming for pride weekend [June 27th - 30th] and I am in need hotel of suggestions in Manhattan. [where not to stay would be good as well].

Notes: Friends has back problems.

We might be sharing the room so we will need two beds plus no places with shared bathrooms.

Near subway so we can get to Pride March on Sunday.

THANK YOU!
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I could use some help doing the Manhattan [NYC] Pride March on the 29th [Jun. 17th, 2008|11:33 pm]
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June 29th is the NYC Pride March and I am looking for people that might be available to march with me and the New York Area Bisexual Network and help with Bi visibility.

You do not have to be bisexual to march with us.

Oh, if you have not heard The NYABN HAVE A NEW BANNER! Last month I obtain a new one for them! So please come out and help me carry the NEW banner and be among the FIRST to march with] it!

Here is the march information:

Bi groups are in Section 10 (Bi/Trans/Political Movement/Politicians) this year and will be lining up at 12:30 PM on 54th St. Between 5th & 6th.

If you make it Please try to get there before that, say at the latest NOON, so we can get organized and talk.
I will try to be there around 11:30-11:45 AM because I am the Group's Marshall I have to be there earlier.

You can also look at this page here for some Parade Info, Pictures from the 2007 March and a picture of the new banner: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/86126/

So PLEASE let me know if you can make it (or not).

Hope to see you on the 29th

Happy Pride!

[Feel free to post comments - questions]

Poll #1206633 Help me on June 29th 2008
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Can you help me with the banner?

View Answers

Yes, I will be there!
1 (14.3%)

Maybe, not sure yet [leaning - Yes]
2 (28.6%)

Maybe, not sure yet [leaning - No]
0 (0.0%)

Sorry no, but I will be there waving and taken pictures which I will send to you
0 (0.0%)

Sorry no, I am unable to be there
4 (57.1%)

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So who will be a brooklyn pride tomorrow?? [Jun. 13th, 2008|11:13 pm]
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Tomorrow I plan to go to Brooklyn Pride but I only will do the street fair, the march is just to late for me. I might go to see my friend [info]indifferenthues after the street fair.
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SPECIAL ALERT - Call Gov. Patterson NOW! [Jun. 4th, 2008|10:53 am]
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I received this information in an email this morning from Marriage Equality NY <info@marriageequalityny.org>

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone or anywhere you want.    Also feel free to link to this entry.

-Larry- 

PS: You can also see the Alert at: 
http://home.ezezine.com/855/855-2008.06.04.10.33.archive.html




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SPECIAL ALERT


GET INVOLVED- Gov. Patterson is polling support for his marriage decision as opposition takes legal action!

Gov. David Paterson told state agencies on May 14 that New York must recognize same-sex marriages performed in Massachusetts, Canada and other places where they are legal.  The directive should provide gay couples with as many as 1,300 rights afforded to married heterosexuals, including the ability to collect health and pension benefits, being admitted as “close family” in a hospital room and transferring a business license.  

On June 3rd, a Christian legal organization says it has sued to stop New York from recognizing same-sex marriages legally performed in other states.  The Alliance Defense Fund says it filed its lawsuit Tuesday in a court in the Bronx. Several Republican state senators are named as party to the suit. The Arizona-based legal group filing the lawsuit has intervened elsewhere in gay marriage and religious freedom cases.  


WE MUST STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHTS NOW!

Governor Patterson is doing a poll on whether people support his decision.  Take 5 seconds to lodge your support, just call 1-518-474-8390.  You will talk to a live person from the Governor's office during business hours.  

Just say "I support the Governor's position on same sex marriage," then give them your 5 digit (New York) zip code.

And, after doing that, join us for pride, for our annual wedding march in September (add it to your calendars), and donate so we can do more (like our "walk a mile in our shoes campaign" and our Albany event Monday of this week) to show these groups we will not accept anything short of equality!

Happy Pride!
The Board Members of MENY

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(no subject) [Jun. 1st, 2008|10:19 pm]
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Today I had fun marching in the Queens Pride March and spending money at the festival :-)

Just wish more people showed up to help carry the banners.

Here is a picture of me with the Queens PFLAG banner taken today
( (Cut for size) )
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I am off to Queen Pride - If you can please help [Jun. 1st, 2008|10:15 am]
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As I said in another post today I will be at the 16th Annual Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade & Multi-Cultural Festival and I still need help getting the banners of Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) carried in the pride march.

Currently it looks like only the PFLAG banner will be carried :-( I need 1-3 more people to get the network banner carried.

If you would like to help me carry the banner for the NYABN you would be the first to help carry the new banner that I got!

Reminder: The parade steps off at 12:00 NOON (so we should meet there at 11:30AM) somewhere on 89th Street Near 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens (NYC).

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Look for me I will be wearing a leather cap and vest.
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Help me carry the Banners for the Queens chapter of PFLAG and/or the NYABN in Queens on Sunday!! [May. 29th, 2008|03:53 pm]
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Queens Pride with Queens PFLAG and the NYABN

This Sunday, June 1st, the 16th Annual Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade & Multi-Cultural Festival will be held and the Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) needs your help in carrying their banners.

If fact you can be the first to help carry the new banner (see cut below) that the network just got!

The parade steps off at 12:00 NOON (so we should meet there at 11:30AM)
somewhere on 89th Street Near 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens (NYC).

Please email me at one of the following emails if you are able to help:

willhelp@pflag-queens.org or
willhelp@nyabn.org
Thank you!




( Here is what the new banner looks like )

You can also answer the following poll as well.

Poll #1195879 Can/will be there to help carry one of the banners
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All

Can/will be there to help carry one of the banners

View Answers

Yes! , - See you on sunday
1 (10.0%)

No, unable to march but will wave to you
0 (0.0%)

No, Sorry unable to make it.
9 (90.0%)

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Today is the National Day of Silence........ [Apr. 25th, 2008|11:50 am]
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The National Day of Silence brings attention to
anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment
in schools. This year’s event will be held in
memory of Lawrence King, a California 8th-grader
who was shot and killed Feb. 12 by a classmate
because of his sexual orientation and gender
expression. Hundreds of thousands of students
will come together on April 25 to encourage schools
and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT
behavior.
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OK who ordered the SNOW!!! :-( [Dec. 2nd, 2007|10:56 am]
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Well snow or not I am off to the Queens Chapter of PFLAG's Awards Luncheon.

If you are coming I hope the snow does not keep you away!
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Transgender Day of Remembrance [Nov. 20th, 2007|12:14 am]
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Today, November 20th, is the 9th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.



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28 years ago today..... [Oct. 14th, 2007|02:13 pm]
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Another thing to be proud of.....

On October 14 1979 The first national GLBT rights march took place in Washington DC, involving over 100,000 people.
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In Memory of my Earthgirl 1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765 - Please remember her! [Jun. 6th, 2007|04:08 pm]
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In Memory of my Earthgirl
and "Mother of Pride"
Brenda Howard
1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765

On the jewish calendar
the evening of June 6 to the
evening of June 7 2007 is the
21th of Sivan 5767
which is Brenda's second yahrzeit.

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June is coming and its PRIDE month! and I need of some activistism help! [May. 3rd, 2007|09:27 pm]
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I am planning to have two banners carried in two pride marches in JUNE.

The groups are (1) the Queens Chapter of PFLAG and (2) the New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN).

The 1st march is The Queens Pride on Sunday, June 3rd! The Queens Pride on Sunday, June 3rd.

The 2nd March is of course the one in Manhattan (hop) on Sunday, June 24th, 2007

***** If you can help PLEASE!! reply here or email me at: pflag@pflag-queens.org or info@nyabn.org

-Larry-
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Today is a "day of silence" for GLBT right, please pass it on! [Apr. 18th, 2007|03:57 pm]
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[I know! I am late in posting this here is my LJ. It have been up on my myspace page for a while]

What is the Day of Silence?

The Day of Silence is a day in which people of all sexual orientations and gender identities who support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights take a vow of silence to recognize and protest the silence that LGBT people face each day. According to organizers for the Day of Silence Project (contact information at the bottom of this sheet), "the event is designed to raise awareness and protest the silence faced by LGBT people, and offer tools with which to end the silence." The 2006 Day of Silence will be held on April 26th.

I found a few URL's and put two of them here so you can get more info:

http://www.dayofsilence.org/
http://www.gsanetwork.org/resources/dos.html

You can make cards or slips of paper and put the following on it to give out:

Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights.

People who are silent today believe that laws and attitudes should be inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The day of silence is to draw attention to those who have been silenced by hatred, oppression, and prejudice. Think about the voices you are not hearing. What can you do to end the silence?


Will be x-posting in a few places
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CONGRATULATION!! to [info]susan_wright [Feb. 7th, 2007|01:50 pm]
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CONGRATULATIONS!! to my friend [info]susan_wright on her being nominated for a
Lambda Literary Awards in the "SCI-FI/FANTASY/HORROR" category.

Sending her many hugs!
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Guess who I met last night? [Jan. 21st, 2007|04:47 pm]
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Last night I want to "Winter Pride" that's the annual fundraiser for the Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade and Festival. Congressman Barney Frank from Massachusetts was one of their Honorees (Dirk McCall, the president of the Stonewall Democratic Club, the Director for External Affairs at Quality Services for the Autistic Community (QSAC) was the other).


( Here is a Picture )
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(no subject) [Nov. 19th, 2006|10:02 pm]
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Tomorrow, November 20th, is the 8th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.



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South African Parliament Approves Same-Sex Marriages [Nov. 15th, 2006|10:45 am]
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Sometimes you read GOOD news in the paper...From The New York Times...

South African Parliament Approves Same-Sex Marriages
By SHARON LaFRANIERE

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 — Parliament on Tuesday voted resoundingly to legalize same-sex marriages in South Africa, making the nation the first in Africa and the fifth in the world to remove legal barriers to them, according to advocates.

The nation’s highest court ruled last December that South Africa’s marriage statute violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal rights. The court gave the government a year to alter the legal definition of marriage.

See http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/world/africa/15safrica.html?_r=1&th=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&emc=th&adxnnlx=1163605241-Rpgpx1PdJci9oiGkY6BMTw&pagewanted=print
for rest of article.
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GO NJ!!!!! New York better be NEXT! [Oct. 25th, 2006|07:53 pm]
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Copied from [info]yesthattom and other LJ users/communities

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http://www.njlgc.org

COURT SAYS: SAME-SEX COUPLES DESERVE RIGHTS, LEGISLATURE PICKS THE NAME

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 25, 2006 Trenton: The New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition is thrilled by the recent decision of the State Supreme Court which recognizes that providing to “committed same-sex couples the financial and social benefits and privileges given to their married heterosexual counterparts” is mandated under the State Constitution. The New Jersey State Supreme Court has upheld equal rights for the all citizens. By leaving the “name to be given to the statutory scheme that provides full rights and benefits to same-sex couples, whether marriage or some other term, is a matter [left to the legislature]” we look forward to a speedy process that reflects the diversity of New Jersey. We have faith that all fair-minded citizens of NJ agree with the Court’s decision.

http://www.njlgc.org

VICTORY! VICTORY!

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Also see: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/opinions/supreme/a-68-05.pdf

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(no subject) [Oct. 20th, 2006|04:35 pm]
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Hi all, next weekend I will be going to.....

Is anyone else planning to go? Maybe we can meet and have lunch. I already ordered my Amtrak tickets (going through Boston) but could cancel them If I can get a ride there and/or back.

BTW: I live in Queens, NYC but could meet in Manhattan.

Hope to see many of you there!
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Today is National Coming Out Day! [Oct. 11th, 2006|08:43 pm]
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Be proud of yourself today!

Today is National Coming Out Day.

Here in the United States, The Human Rights Campaign manages the event under the National Coming Out Project.

The HRC, in partnership with PFLAG, have launched their first ever resource specifically for friends and family — A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans. This guide is a resource that helps map some of the emotions straight people feel when someone first comes out to them; walks people through myths and facts about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans; and outlines ways straight people can demonstrate their support.
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House Rejects Gay Marriage Ban Amendment [Jul. 18th, 2006|04:39 pm]
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House Rejects Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriage by Vote of 236 to 187

By JIM ABRAMS

WASHINGTON Jul 18, 2006 (AP)— The House on Tuesday rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, ending for another year a congressional debate that supporters of the ban hope will still reverberate in this fall's election.

The rest of the Article can be found at http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2207417!
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My pride day report [Jun. 26th, 2006|09:52 am]
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Hi all.

Well as you know yesterday was Gay Pride March in NYC. Was too tired to post last night when I got in.

In memory of my Brenda I carried the new nyabn banner. There was a small turn out, only two of others showed up to help me carry the banner. As I suggested one of them, "J", brought a sign in memory of Brenda. We moved up to march behind Birequest. So it was me, “J” and her BF, "V".

The most moving thing happened when we got the 5th Avenue and 8th street. "Poly" Ben S (the singer) saw us and jumped in to say hi. Well he was wearing a picture of Brenda on his shirt and it almost brought me to tears [well maybe a few]. He stayed just long enough for me to take a few pictures of him. [will edit later after they are posted somewhere].

Another interesting thing happed after the march. We (J, V, and myself) went up town to eat with birequest oa a place on 6 Ave. and 16th Street and when I got there I notice I lost my cell phone. It turns out I must of droped it getting in the cab. We I browwed V cell can called mine. The person who founded it said he would leave it in the donut shop on the corner. And yes when I went there later it was there. And yes there was not "extra" calls on my phone. May he win the lottery the next time he plays it :)

Doing online work today because I have to go to a 2:30 meeting in manhattan (I work in Queens) and it easier for me to leave from home.

I hope that ther rest of pride month goes well for all. And remember that on the 28th will be a year.

-Larry-

PS: J is not out at work and because of her job I am only using letters till I get an ok.

Also if you was there and have pictures I would love to get some.
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NYC Pride march [Jun. 22nd, 2006|02:13 pm]
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The New york Area Bisexual Network banner has been replaced, sort of (someone is bring it to me tonight) and I am looking for help in carring it this Sunday in the NYC Pride march.

Please come and show some "bi pride" and help me carry the banner. (I guess we will join with Birequest)

-Larry-

co-webperson http://nyabn.org

I also want to repete my request to carry placards in memory of "the mother of pride", bisexual activist Brenda Howard. (see last entry http://lordlnyc.livejournal.com/49951.html)
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Bi Pride Idea [Jun. 20th, 2006|10:56 am]
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In posting information about the Heritage of Pride march for next Sunday on the yagoo group
"BiRequest" someone [not me] said in part ....

> ...
>
> We know that not all of you can participate. But please give it
> careful consideration. A large, enthusiastic, PROUD bunch of
> bisexual folks makes an important statement to the community. They
> say we're confused? In denial? That we don't really exist? Hey,
> look at this!!!
>
> It is important work. Somebody's gotta do it. We will be educating
> the masses. And it's going to be a lot of fun!
>
> ...
>

[I replied with the following .... what are your thoughts of my idea my LJ friends:]

I have been thinking of a idea.

Why not carry placards (signs usually on a poll or stick) reminding them
(HOP, et al ) that the pride march was started by a BISEXUAL WOMAN by
the name of Brenda Howard.

Like "We remember Brenda Howard, bisexual activist and founder of THIS
march!"

BTW If you have a copy of the HOP Pride guide, check out page 55 and you
will see the ad that I paid for in memory of Brenda.

-Larry-

co-webmaster nyabn.org

> ----- end of my reply

I am also thinking of posting this to some of the LJ bi communities.

Feel free to pass my idea around

-Larry-
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In Memory of my Earthgirl 1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765 [Jun. 16th, 2006|08:25 pm]
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In Memory of my Earthgirl
and "Mother of Pride"
Brenda Howard
1 Tevet 5707 - 21 Sivan 5765

On the jewish calendar
the evening of June 16 to the
evening of June 17 is the
21th of Sivan
which is Brenda's first yahrzeit.



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For good and bad here are my plans for the this weekend: [Jun. 15th, 2006|06:58 pm]
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Here are my plans for the this weekend:

Saturday June 17:
1) 10AM - 1pm (ish)
Attend the Traditional Egalitarian Minyan at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah (CBST). On the jewish calendar this Saturday is the 21th of Sivan which is Brenda's first yahrzeit. Last year Sivan 21 was on June 28th, Pride day. [I can not believe its going to be a year already :(]

Please remember the "Mother of Pride" this Saturday and for the rest of pride month.
[Feel free to pass this request on to others]

2) 6:15PM 10:30PM
I will attend my first Leather Pride Night 23. It will be at The Roxy, 515 West 18th St (between 10th and 11th Avenues)

Sunday June 18:
1) 2:00PM to 8:00PM
I will attend Folsom Street East #10. It will be held on West 28th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

I hope to see some of you there.

Peace

-Larry-
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(no subject) [Jun. 4th, 2006|11:47 pm]
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[Current Mood | calm]

I had a wonderful time today marching in the 14th Queens LGBT Pride Parade and I carried the banner for the Queens Chapter of PFLAG for all but about 2.5 blocks all by myself.

Danny Dromm (the founder of the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, which sponsors the Parade) spoke about Brenda and allowed me to say a few words.

I also brought many leather pride items for myself and Lesbian/gay pride items for my friend upstate.

-Larry-
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and speaking of reminders [Jun. 2nd, 2006|03:45 pm]
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I am still looking for pigeons volunteers to help me carry the banner for the Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in THIS Sunday's (June 4th 2006) Queens LGBT Pride Parade & Multi-Cultural Festival.

We should meet there there at 11:30AM somewhere [behind Generation Q] on 89th Street Near 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens (NYC).

Please email me at lordlnyc@livejournal.com or at willhelp@pflag-queens.org if you are able to help.

Thank you!

-Larry-
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