SALENTO LGBT FILM FEST – Manifatture Knos Intervista a Milena Cannavacciuolo
Melissa Perrone (giornalista) incontra Milena Cannavacciuolo, caporedattrice di Lezpop, durante il SALENTO LGBT FILM FEST. ————————————————————————-…
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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Unloads On 'Hate Mongering' Against Transgender Students
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Unloads On 'Hate Mongering' Against Transgender Students
Gov. Mark Dayton (D) slammed opponents of the Minnesota State High School League’s vote this week to allow transgender students to play on girls’ sports teams, according to The Uptake.
The Minnesota Child Protection League had taken out newspaper ads that claimed the sports association’s policy change would lead to the end of all girls’ sports. A commentary in the Minneapolis Star Tribune had conjured up the image of an “adolescent counterpart” to Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews getting on a girls’ team by declaring, “My long hair is evidence of my sincerity and my feminine self-expression.”
But Dayton, speaking on Thursday, was having none of it. He denounced the opposition as “hate mongering,” “despicable” and “absurd.”
The full transcript of the governor’s remarks, via The Uptake:
Dayton: I don’t know the details of the policy, but I applaud the [High School] League for taking this on in a very serious, careful-minded way. From what I understand of it, if this is correct, it’s inclusive in a responsible way that they should be … again I would applaud them for doing so.
I think some of the hate-mongering that was going on was just despicable. I mean the idea that Clay Matthews is going to change gender status to go trample young girls on a basketball court, I mean, it’s just so … it’s ludicrous. But it’s not funny because it’s so hurtful to kids out there struggling with their own identities and parents who are struggling with those challenges, and I think anyone who would think they would wish this on themselves or their kids is just, just absolutely … The embellishment it would take for that far-fetched, absurd, not even hypothetical possibility and [to] turn that into an attack on trying to help some kids who need a chance to be like every other kid in terms of their school activities — it’s just … I can’t comprehend how people … how some people in this state can want to spend their time on something that’s that destructive to other people’s lives and misstate it in such a way that is really appalling.
The High School League oversees high school athletics in Minnesota. Its new transgender policy passed by an overwhelming margin, with 18 of the 20 board members voting yes. The measure, which will take effect in the next school year, makes Minnesota the 33rd state to adopt a formal transgender student policy, according to the Star Tribune.
Gay Iconography: Feel The Funk For Chaka Khan
Gay Iconography: Feel The Funk For Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, a worldwide singing superstar who has sold an estimated 70 million records across the globe, may be the Queen of Funk, but she’s also a queen in the LGBT community.
A singer, actress and activist, Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards (including two as the lead singer of Rufus), but, like many other icons, she’s also had her share of struggle. Wrestling with addiction throughout her life, she declared herself sober in 2005. Through it all, she’s remembered the importance of her gay fanbase. In an interview with ChicagoPride.com, she said:
“It goes way back. I find my gay and lesbian followers to be the most un-fickle of all my followers. I tell you, when times got a little rough, when I had any rough spots, I could always do some dates at some gay clubs. I don’t know exactly what my appeal is, maybe it’s the butch in me, I don’t know. I know I’m kind of butchy. That’s cool. I love it. I truly embrace that part of myself.”
The gay community has been known to embrace her right back. In additon to being invited to perform at Pride events, she’s a drag queen favorite, beloved for her style, voice and attitude.
See the Queen in action with some of our favorite clips, AFTER THE JUMP …
Chaka Khan’s first big hit with Rufus was the classic “Tell Me Something Good,” written by Stevie Wonder. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award, the first for the group.
In 1978, Chaka released her first solo album, including her hit, “I’m Every Woman.” Despite singing one of the most empowering songs of all time, she admits to sometimes lacking confidence herself. “I’m quite insecure,” she told The Guardian. “I’m really weak and strong at the same time. I used to go to great lengths to prove my humanity, to self-medicate and party, just to show people that I can do the same things and see the same things as they do. I don’t feel the need to do that or be that any more.”
Khan’s final hit with Rufus was “Ain’t Nobody” in 1983. The reached number one on the Hot R&B chart and the top ten in the U.K.
For those who were still unfamiliar with Chaka in 1984, Grandmaster Melle Mel made it hard to forget her name in his opening to “I Feel For You.” The Prince-penned begins with a verse by Mel “Chaka, Chaka, Chaka, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Let me rock you, Let me rock you, Chaka Khan.”
On screen, you may have caught Chaka in a small cameo as the choir soloist in The Blues Brothers, but she’s also appeared on the stage. In London, she portrayed Sister Carrie in Mama, I Want To Sing. After turning down the role of Shug Avery in the film adaptation of The Color Purple, she took the role of Ms. Sofia opposite Fantasia Barrino on Broadway.
What’s your favorite Chaka Khan ?
Bobby Hankinson
www.towleroad.com/2014/12/gay-iconography-feel-the-funk-for-chaka-khan.html
Curso de Combate à Opressão de LGBT – Parte 2
Curso de Combate à Opressão de LGBT – Parte 2
Curso de Combate à Opressão de LGBT – Transmissão do período vespertino do sábado (6 de dezembro).
WATCH: Minn. Passes Much-Debated Trans Student Athlete Policy
WATCH: Minn. Passes Much-Debated Trans Student Athlete Policy
Emotions ran high at this week’s meeting of the Minnesota State High School League as the board voted on a trans-inclusive policy that’s ignited national debate.
Mitch Kellaway
www.advocate.com/sports/2014/12/06/watch-minn-passes-much-debated-trans-student-athlete-policy
Alex Minsky Celebrated Naked Friday, Terry Miller Ditched His Beard And More On Instagram
Alex Minsky Celebrated Naked Friday, Terry Miller Ditched His Beard And More On Instagram
This week, Benedict Cumberbatch had a great idea to honor Alan Turing, Michael Sam addressed the elephant in the room and Barbra Streisand fired back when she was blamed for global warming hysteria (!!). Here’s what happened on Instagram:
Is “Be Naked Friday” a thing? Alex Minsky thinks so and no one is complaining.
A photo posted by Alex Minsky (@mminskyy) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:59pm PST
For Ricky Martin and sons it’s another day, another city.
#travelday #selfie #minime #AnotherDayAnotherCity #G5 #MexicoCity por ahí vamos. #OneMinuteAtATime #OneFeelingataTime final stretch before holiday break. :0) Una foto publicada por Ricky (@ricky_martin) el Dic 12, 2014 at 7:00 PST
Beauty, thy name is Raul Castillo.
Thanks @caravannyc for the great shots!! We are so excited to work with @officialraulcastillo from @lookinghbo It’s such an awesome show you should watch Season 2 Premiere in January @hbo ! Check our #blog post about #Raul & see our #photoshoot with him @thecarltonny #barBordeaux & #Millesemme Thanks to @buffalojeans & #Arizona for this incredible look! A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:51am PST
Andy Cohen went cruising in Boston.
Thank you Palm Boston! @brucebozzi & I are forever cruising to Ptown on your wall and that makes me happy. Dat Shnoz Doe! #TheAndyCohenDiaries A photo posted by Andy Cohen (@bravoandy) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:07pm PST
Time marches on for all of us — even the Jonas brothers.
#triplets Una foto publicada por Jøe Jønas (@joejonas) el Dic 12, 2014 at 4:14 PST
Michael Lucas: The College Years.
#TBT A fan recently sent me this picture he re-discovered from when I was 23. What was I thinking with that hair?! #collegeyears #michaellucas #lucasentertainment Una foto publicada por Michael Lucas (@michaellucasnyc) el Dic 12, 2014 at 9:36 PST
Madonna reminds us of a lesson we should have learned long ago.
A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:14am PST
Tyson Beckford teased his upcoming stripper epic Chocolate City.
Scenes from @chocolatecitymovie coming 2015! #beckfordbar #fit Zdj?cie zamieszczone przez u?ytkownika Tyson C. Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) Gru 12, 2014 at 11:24 PST
Terry Miller lost his beard.
A photo posted by Terry Miller (@terrysphots) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:01pm PST
Bianca Del Rio is all hands.
@emcandrews2231 #leprechaun #goodtimes #grateful #douchebag
A photo posted by Bianca Del Rio (@thebiancadelrio) on Dec 12, 2014 at 3:12am PST
Jeremy Kinser
Check Out This Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Remade With Original Trilogy Footage: VIDEO
Check Out This Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Remade With Original Trilogy Footage: VIDEO
A shot-for-shot recreation of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer using footage from the original trilogy films.
Check it out, AFTER THE JUMP…
Here’s the original for comparison (you know you want to watch it again):
Kyler Geoffroy
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