“True Colors” as You’ve Never Heard It
- At June 09, 2013
- By danmclellan
- In Gay Rights
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Photo screen shot from YouTube video
This video from a very talented group of kindergartners celebrates diversity and acceptance. The right has long argued that the gay agenda would be forced on our children. If by gay agenda they mean accepting people for who they are and showing love? You bet.
Get a tissue!
From the YouTube video description:
Mr. Arturo Avina’s class from LAUSD’s Olympic Primary Center use ASL (American Sign Language) to perform Cyndi Lauper’s classic anthem “True Colors” as they leave kindergarten to go on to 1st grade (and beyond). As they sing, the audience literally “reflects” on the statements “You Are Good” and “You Are Perfect.” The lesson learned: love yourself, and always show love, kindness, and respect to others no matter who they are. Regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, religious creed, or sexual orientation, EVERYONE is worthy of love.
http://youtu.be/wcozl9-j4gc
Jason Collins Marches in Boston Pride
- At June 09, 2013
- By danmclellan
- In Gay Rights
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Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated
Gay NBA player Jason Collins marched in Boston’s Pride Parade yesterday. According to Sports Illustrated, Collins, who came out as gay in April, made a promise in that initial interview. Speaking of his former roommate, Joe Kennedy, Collins reflected that when he’s heard Joe had marched int he Boston Pride Parade in 2012, he had been jealous. “was proud of him for participating but angry that as a closeted gay man I couldn’t even cheer my straight friend on as a spectator” for fear of being outed. But things changed after the Boston Marathon bombing. Collins said:
Things can change in an instant, so why not live truthfully? When I told Joe a few weeks ago that I was gay, he was grateful that I trusted him. He asked me to join him in 2013. We’ll be marching on June 8.
And march he did.
So many have questioned why this is “news”. It’s news because it hasn’t been done before. Many people seem to think that living openly is no big deal. Even for gay folks that are not famous, being out carries huge risks of discrimination, intolerance and often times violence. Each person of notoriety that comes out, lives proud and sets an example brings us closer to acceptance and equal treatment in this country and around the world.
High School’s Cutest Couple Goes to Dylan and Brad
- At June 08, 2013
- By danmclellan
- In Gay Rights
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Courtesy of HuffPo
Last week, Chelsea, a high school student, posted the above picture on her Tumblr blog with the caption:
“Two of my best friends won Cutest Couple of our senior class. First time in my school history a same sex couple has even been able to run for this category, not to mention winning it. So proud of them, and my school.”
The post quickly went viral, being shared over 100,000 times in 24 hours. The Huffington Post contact the handsome couple and got this response:
This whole thing has been a bit surreal for us because we have been raised to believe that love is love. We never realized that our happiness and openness would inspire so many individuals. The support we have received from our family, friends, and even strangers has led us to believe that our affection for each other is normal … When we started dating a year [ago], the thought of a photo of us traveling throughout the world would be a bit frightening, but now we are proud to be part of the LGBT community.
This just shows how fast and far young people in this country have come. Not long ago a couple like Brad and Dylan would be bullied and ostracized in nearly every high school in America. There are still so many schools where this would not be possible, but with each year, they are dwindling.
I look forward to a world where this new generation sets the tone for the entire country. As the the Brad and Dylan said, “love is love.” To which I say “Duh!”
Free Shipping for Pride Month
- At June 07, 2013
- By danmclellan
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Joe Namath on Homophobia in Sports: Get Over It
- At June 05, 2013
- By danmclellan
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Former football great, Joe Namath, says he didn’t know of any gay athletes when he played, but his advice to current players to have a problem with gays in sports? “I hope they can get over it, because its real.”
Well said – gays exist, and as more people accept that fact, the more of us will come out and live our lives fully and honestly. The momentum is growing – so we hope you can get over it, because we’re real!
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