Bay Windows: Marching

Since 1995 when the US Supreme Court made an ill-fated and improvident decision to preclude the LGBT community from marching in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade of South Boston, the clock has been turned back on equality for the LGBT community. Back then, the Irish American Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Group of Boston was denied the right to march in the parade and thereby the clock was turned back on legislative progress made to insure full equality in public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation under Massachusetts Law enacted in the late 1980’s. Equal isn’t equal if it’s sometimes.

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UK Political Leaders Support Gay Students

The UK’s Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, has shown again his support for the LGBT community in the UK by sending a message to all the young people attending National Student Pride in Brighton, this weekend.

The PM sent a personal letter of support to the leaders of the Pride event, wishing everyone has a “a fantastic weekend” and pledging his support of gay students. “we’ve done a lot – but we can never be complacent and must always be vigilant to see that progress isn’t reversed.” he wrote.

Gordon Brown isn’t the only politician showing support of the student pride event, Conservative Party leader, David Cameron recorded a video message that is due to be shown this evening (Saturday) at the kick off of the Pride weekend in a local nightclub.

Liberal Democrat party leader Nick Clegg, also showed his support to what is the biggest gay pride event especially for students in the country. “I’m delighted to be able to offer my support, and that of my party, to National Student Pride 2010. Despite the repeal of Section 28, the equalisation on the age of consent and same sex adoption, homophobia is still capable of rearing its ugly head in playgrounds, workplaces and even in the home. This is why the Liberal Democrats remain steadfast in our commitment to LGBT rights.

“Liberal Democrats believe it is an individual’s right to live their lives as they see fit, without discrimination, with personal privacy, with equal rights in front of the law. No one should be shackled by conformity, ignorance or intolerance. This applies to a person’s sexuality in the same way it does to their race, gender, religion or beliefs. I know how important student pride is to students up and down the country as a chance to celebrate the LGBT community, mark the progress which has already been made and focus on the challenges of the future”

You’d be forgiven for thinking after the political messages for the UK’s three main political parties that the National Student Pride event was all about seriousness. It’s not, it’s about celebrating diversity, enjoying music, having fun and coming together to fight homophobia. The seaside town is awash with Students from all over the country, all looking for a good time in what is arguably the UK’s gayest town. Various events include a pub crawl through the gay bars of Brighton’s main gay village area of Kemp Town before heading off to Coalition nightclub. Live appearances from Girls Can’t Catch and Erik Hassle and The Feeling will help keep the expected 8000 students entertained.

Jason Shaw, Brighton, England.

GayAgenda.com’s UK Correspondent.

Jason’s mixing it with the students – the oldest swinger in town! www.seafrontdiary.com

Equality Forum 2010

Each spring, Equality Forum presents its Global GLBT Summit. This year’s event will take place April 26-May 2 in Philadelphia. The annual Equality Forum comprises seven days of substantive programs, parties and special events — including an international focus; the International Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center; an annual art exhibit; SundayOUT!, Pennsylvania’s largest annual GLBT street festival; and more — in collaboration with regional, national and international organizations.

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Tour of the Pride Parades

EACH year, cities from around the world take to the streets to celebrate their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cultures in what are known as Pride Parades.

After the success of the 2010 Sydney Mardi Gras, Expedia.com has scoured the globe to find some of the world’s best gay-friendly cities.

Find out where they are at: Sunshine Coast Daily!

LA to Host Largest Gay Black Pride in US

From Out in Palm Springs:

While Martha’s Vineyard attracts some of the country’s most elite African-Americans every summer to what iscommonly known as “The Inkwell,” so too does the upscale beach community of Malibu. This beautiful beach enclave is expected to swell to almost 20,000 as African-Americans from all over the country populate this pristine California beach on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 from 10am to 5pm for what is known as “At The Beach.”

Los Angeles Black Pride (LABP), the oldest and largest African-American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride organization in the country, makes a splash this summer as it celebrates its annual pride event, “At The Beach” (ATB), on the shores of Malibu, California. Recognized as a major public event by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, ATB generates thousands of dollars in revenue for Los Angeles County and is an integral part of Los Angeles’ GLBT Community.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the July 3rd festivities as part of a week-long (July 1 – 5, 2010) schedule of events focusing on the organization’s 22 years of service to the GLBT community. From Manhattan to Mississippi, people from all over the country make the trek each year to this prime real estate to enjoy an eclectic mix of music, food and beach activities under the hot July sun. Some of the highlights of ATB include a best body contest, prizes to exclusive host parties and events as well as a marketplace of African-American vendors from across Southern California. The day’s events culminate to one of the largest after parties in Los Angeles (location to be announced).

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Hopefully this will change minds of those who think being gay is a color issue.  We come in all colors!

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