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Greater Cincinnati
GLBT News MAGAZINE Q
Serving the Cincinnati LGBT Community since 1996 Using the word Faggot is hurtful to many, Gays and Straights alike
Bengals hire Larry JohnsonEquality, HRC respond Equality Cincinnati wants meeting
people are asking me is our reaction to him coming to the Bengals. Primarily we feel that not just from Mr. Johnson but The Rev. Lesley Jones, from the Bengals organization, executive director of Equality it felt like a slap in the face to Cincinnati, addressing the the LGBT organizarecent hiring of Larry tions and community Johnson by the Cincinbased on all the work nati Bengals, said, I and progress weve dont know Mr. Johnson made to make Greater personally. I can only Cincinnati more go by what I have read. inclusive and tolerI think he is an indiant. vidual who needs to She continued, Jones mature and could use some sensitivity Actions such as this take us training. His behavior over a step back but we would the past couple of years hope that the Bengals indicates there are definitely organization would be open some areas in which he could to talking and working with grow up. He needs to be Equality Cincinnati to bring more responsible. greater awareness around The primary question See Jones, Page 8, Col. 1
Alternating Currents moves to WVQC
Alternating Currents is moving to WVQC 95.7 FM as Cincinnatis premier LGBTQ radio program joins the Media Bridges family Cheryl Eagleson, producer of the Alternating Currents radio program, has announced that the public affairs program, dedicated to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
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Transgender community, is moving to a new home. December 28 Alternating Currents will be the last show broadcast on WAIF. As of Saturday, January 2, 2010, Alternating Currents will stream live every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. on WVQC.org and beginning February, 2010 will be broadcast both online and on radio at 95.7 FM. Eagleson is joined by A/Cs programming crew that will maintain their regular broad-
HRC wants to help Johnson
turned an anti-Gay law in 2004, that prohibited City Council from passing legislation that supported its LGBT We are disappointed with citizens. In 2006, the Cincinthe Cincinnati Bengals nati City Council restored decision to sign anti-Gay running back Larry sexual orientation to its Johnson. Mr. Johnson Human Rights Ordiwas recently suspended nance, and expanded from the Kansas City protections to include Chiefs for making antigender identity and Gay slurs on his Twitter expression. account, said Jeff Cincinnatis Human Caywood.. Rights Ordinance The City of Cincinnati Caywood prohibits discrimination has made great strides over in housing, employment and the past few years to advance public accommodation on the equality for its Lesbian, Gay, basis of religion, gender, race, Bisexual and Transgender color, age, disability, marital (LGBT) citizens, said status and ethnic, national, or Caywood, co-chair of the HRC Appalachian regional origin, Greater Cincinnati Steering as well as sexual orientation See Caywood, Page 8, Col. 3 Committee. Voters overcast rotation every month: 1st Saturday Bruce Preston 2nd Saturday Maurice Harris 3rd Saturday Cheryl Eagleson 4th Saturday Jamie Royce and Emily Joy 5th Saturday Cheryl Eagleson Eagleson commented, I am thrilled that Media Bridges has invited Alternating Currents to broadcast from WVQC. While WAIF was our home for 34 years, we feel that the management and direction of WVQC more closely align
with Alternating Currents vision and commitment to diverse communities. WVQC will broadcast its shows online, which is vital to attracting listeners in todays world, Eagleson added. During this transition, and following the move to WVQC, listeners are invited to contact Eagleson and the A/C programmers via e.mail at [email protected]
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GLBT News Op/Ed Page GLBT Publicationsis it over?
By Worley Rodehaver Publisher In November three GLBT publications, including the venerable Washington Blade, which celebrated 40 years of publication in October, where shuttered. Upon hearing the news of the closures, their readers as well as GLBT people across the country were shocked and dismayed. Closed, in addition to the Blade, were sister publications, the Southern Voice in Atlanta, the South Florida Blade, the Houston Blade and others,. These closures were on the heals of the Rodehaver announcement that national publication, The Advocate, would not be a stand alone publication after the first of the year. Many saw this as the demise of GLBT publications in this country mimicking the demise of many mainline papers. The problem, however, was not with the papers themselves but with the business practices of owner Window Media and its major stockholder, Avalon Equity Partners. You can see where this is leadingthe building of a media empire sans money. Borrowing on top of loss of advertising revenue put the company at risk and then into Greater Cincinnati GLBT News Magazine Always be yourself, from Billy Elliot
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Vol. 13, No. 11, December, 2009 Contents © GLBT News, 2009
This publication is dedicated to those who have or have died from AIDS or Hate Crimes
Paul Delph
It is our goal to record the positive contributions GLBT people make to their community and the local community at large. While AIDS and Hate CRIMES are certainly not positive things, we seek to draw the positive from the negative. We hold up Paul Delph and Matthew Shepard and their families as models of how human beings should or could react to each other and how families should support loved ones whose lives are not in the box right wing religious zealots want them in. Delph, a multi-talented Cincinnatian, died of AIDS in 1996. His mother shut down her business to care for him. Shepard died in 1998, victim of a hate Crime and his mother worked for years to get passed Matthew Shepard a national Hate Crimes Bill, which is now law.
receivership several months ago and finally Chapter 7 liquidation. But, not to worry, the former Washington Blades staff obtained LLC status, was offered free office space and returned to publishing under a new name. In Florida, a company that had tried to buy the paper there launched a new publication. Both staffs appeared to be intact. Even with the advent of the Web and e.mail, GLBT newspapers are still around and, looking at the examples in DC and Florida, they still have supporters and readers. Here in Cincinnati it is the same old same old. We at GLBT News Magazine have no national advertising and many of our local advertisers sometimes have a hard time paying their bills, just as we do so we are always behind financiallybut are still here. Cincinnati mainline papers, which have their own readership, still want more money and come into the GLBT Community when there is something big like the annual PRIDE celebrations and eat into whatever profits GLBT News might make on the events. And promoters of the big events jump in line because of the extra exposure their events will get. Several organizations have their own promotional pieces to make more money depriving GLBT News of even more income. What they dont think about is that normally their efforts are led by volunteers who have paying jobs or own businesses. Here at GLBT News we have to survive on income from advertising, We have tried to get a salesperson to no avail. GLBT News is a single person operation but with many supportive volunteers writing for their organizations and events. So, we are still here but struggling and the former Window Media papers in Washington and South Florida are still here, all of us now locally owned and operated. And we are all stand alone publications, not owned by or obligated to any outside business or organization. Here in Cincinnati GLBT News welcomes news and advertising from all who are GLBT-supportive and above board. And, our editor has some 50 years of newsgathering experience, not for public relation firms or special interest groups but for the American free press and broadcast media. Worley Rodehaver, [email protected]
Our Websitewww.GreaterCincinnatiGLBTNews.com
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10 Democratic LGBT municipal candidates win in State of Ohio
COLUMBUS Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern issued the following statement on the victories of openly-Gay and Lesbian candidates in Novembers municipal elections: The Ohio Democratic Party is proud to have recruited and groomed candidates across Ohio who reflect the great diversity of our Party and our state, said Redfern. Democrats helped elect candidates young and old, male and female, Gay and straight, from all geographical areas and of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Ohio Democrats fielded an unprecedented number of openly-Gay and Lesbian candidates this year and achieved historic success by electing ten of these candidates to office. We celebrate that success. The Ohio Democratic Partys LGBT Caucus provided constant support to these candidates, hosting fundraising events, providing boots on the ground and helping their campaigns push back on anti-Gay attacks.
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Last minute Tax Breaks
local income taxes. Even if you dont itemize, you still get the sales tax as an addon to your standard deducThe end of the year is tion. Note that the vehicle rapidly approaching, and must be purchased by some of you may be thinking December about what 31 and must TAX TALK be brand you can do to By Scott Renno minimize new, not Enrolled Agent, 1 TAX your taxes used. for 2009. 2. Increase Some last-minute ideas your charitable giving If you can itemize your 1. Buy a new car this deductions, increasing your year the sales taxes you charitable contributions can pay are deductible in decrease your tax. For addition to your state and instance, if youre in the 25 percent tax bracket, for every $100 you give, youll save $25 in taxes. 3. Clean out your closets Donating your used clothing, furniture and household goods is a great way to save on your taxes. You can deduct the fair market value (normally the Thrift Store Value) on your tax return. Note that you need a receipt from the organization PLUS an itemized list of the items donated. Most organizations like Goodwill and AMVETS can provide you with a list of commonly-donated goods and their Thrift Store Value. If the value of your donation is over $500, a special form must be attached to your tax return. 4. Weather-proof your home You get a 30 percent tax credit for up to $5,000 in energy upgrades like insulation, storm windows and doors, and See TAX, Page 5, Col. 1
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is April 15, 2010. 6. Purchase a residence If you havent owned a home in the last three years, you get a tax credit of 10 percent of the purchase price of the house up to $80,000, for a maximum credit of $8,000. If you are a long-time resident; in other words, youve owned and lived in your existing home for any continuous five year period in the last eight years, you get a maximum credit of $6,500 for buying another personal residence, making this an excellent time to upgrade! Note that for either component of this tax credit, the home does not have to be new (just new to you). The deadline for signing a purchase
high efficiency heating units. Note that the $5,000 limitation applies to expenditures made in 2009 and 2010 combined. In addition, make sure you have sufficient income tax to offset to take full advantage of the credit. 5. Fund your IRA For 2009 you can give up to $5,000 ($6,000 if youre age 50 or older). Note that there are dollar limitations affecting the deductibility of your IRA contribution. These limitations change depending on whether your employer offers a retirement plan to you. For your IRA (and Roth IRA) contributions, the deadline for your 2009 contributions
contract is May 31, 2010. There are other limitations relating to your income and the purchase price of the replacement home, and you cannot purchase a home from a close relative.
Hate Killing investigated SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Slaying of Gay teenager, Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado , whose decapitated, partially burned body was found along a road in Puerto Rico is under investigation as a possible Jorge Steven hate crime, a Lopez Mercado police official said, according to the Associated Press.
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Remember that every situation is unique and advice from your local tax professional will ensure that you get the most bang for the buck.
Indy bookstore closes after Christmas Out Word Bound Book Store opened in 1998 in Indianapolis and sold books, magazines and other items directed at the GLBT community. But, now competition from mainline stores and the Web has caught up with the store and it will close after Christmas.
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A loving, inclusive faith community. Embracing life. Seeking Justice. Sharing the journey. Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church is committed to serving Greater Cincinnati s GLBT community. We welcome persons to full ministry and life of our church regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin or worldly condition. The Rev. Susan Quinn Bryan, pastor Sunday Worship 11 a.m.followed by coffee hour in our Worship, 10:00at a.m., Education Hour at 10 a.m. (coffee hour following worship) room 103 William Howard Taft Road (near UC) 513.281.5945
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We believe Gods love is expansive and unconditional; that through Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us. We welcome all people, regardless of gender, race, age, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, or difference of faith perspective. We celebrate the worth, dignity and gifts of every person as a Child of God. CUMC is a reconciling Congregation Worship Services, Sundays, 10 a.m. The Rev. Suzanne Fontaine, minister Phone: 513-961--2998 e.mail: [email protected] Website: www.cliftonumc.com
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accepted but also affirmed, celebrated and validated as having an important voice in Last month, The Gathering spiritual matters. I believe the United Church of Christ in world is evolving to a place Over The Rhine said goodbye where there is a confluence of to their founding pastor, the ideas, beliefs, cultures, races, genders and sexual Rev. Steve Van identities. Instead Kuiken. of continuing an Then, they welethic of competition comed their new - where nobody ever pastor, a member, truly wins - we are Doug Slagle. moving to a ethic of Slagle assumed the cooperation and post on Sunday, understanding. We November 8th and as Slagle may each choose to he began the service follow slightly different paths he said, I am your Gay but humankind will both pastor. acknowledge and celebrate He has come a long way differences between us as a since graduating from way to gain better underCincinnati Bible College standing of our world and from an evangelical college universe. background to ministry in the He continued, No person United Church of Christ (UCC), one of the most liberal or group has a monopoly on Truth, but we each have protestant denominations in contributions to make the United States. And he becomes only the towards our goal of undersecond openly Gay UCC standing universal Truth. The pastor in Greater Cincinnati in GLBT community, by particione of the most liberal pating in churches and other congregations. spiritual endeavors, adds to The Rev. Keith M. Haiththe richness and vitality of cock serves as pastor of St. this communal understanding. John United Church of Christ Gay sensibilities of nonviolence, tolerance and love in Bellevue, Kentucky. for those who are outcasts Slagle believes spirituality are important additions to a can be a vital part of GLBT identity, sense of self-worth global understanding of and validity. spiritual Truth. We need and He said, Instead of should encourage greater listening to religious hatred GLBT participation in spiritual and fearing organized religion, affairs. Gays and Lesbians can find at You can reach Slagle at the Gathering and at many [email protected] or at other GLBT friendly churches 513 307-6963. places (See Ads, these pages) where they are not only
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Episcopal same sex unions can be blessed after Easter Long time GLBT want their marriages to be advocate, the Rev. Paula blessed by the church are Jackson, rector of the not standing in the way of Church of Our Saviour in anything. It is the people Mt. Auburn says some of who want to keep them her colleagues in the from having their marEpiscopal Disease of riages blessed who are standing in the way Southern Ohio of progress in the were pleasantly church by insisting surprised that the that if we bless the announcement that marriages of our the blessing of Gay and Lesbian same sex unions in members we can the diocese will be Jackson do nothing else. permitted after Jackson said, I have Easter was not a big not heard great trauma or controversy. agony from any of the The diocesan bishop quarters that anyone announced the new predicated. I have the practice at the end of his feeling there is but a small address during the handful of clergy and lay dioceses annual convenpeople who have made tion in November. this their platform. Jackson said, Our Bottom lineNo priest church has been moving toward justice and equality is required to do anything for 30 years regardless of that goes against what they believe in. As long as one what the naysayers claim of the couple is Episcopawe all know that Biblical lian, they follow proceand theological studies dures laid down by the (about homosexuality) diocese and a priest have been done extenagrees to bless them there sively for three decades can be a ceremony. and anybody who wants to pay attention to them Five years after samecan. sex marriage became legal She continued, People in Massachusetts, the local who want to waste their Episcopal bishop there has time fighting over this are given permission for just getting in the way of priests in Eastern Massathe mission of the church. chusetts to officiate at Gay and Lesbian folk who same-sex weddings.
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such actions and behavior that brings about an atmosphere of intolerance. Somebody in a professional position such as an athlete serves as a roll model. Mr. Johnson, in an apology said that it is wrong to have said it (Faggot) and kids look to him as a roll model. We certainly dont want him modeling bad behavior further exasperating intolerance. His comments create an atmosphere where kids are bullied and often times when someone is attacked because of their sexual orientation particularly young males and transgender individuals the first word they hear is fag or faggot and you know that those are harmful words. Being able to use them and not take seriously the reaction is simply to dismiss it as OK. We want to send a message to Mr. Johnson and others that the use of that kind of language is never OK and has been the source of pain for many people both LGBT and none LGBT people because of the negative stigma attached to it. She revealed, We have drafted a letter and sent it off to the Bengals asking that we have a meeting to actually deal with this and maybe work them around sensitivity training and maybe do something in schools around bullying, changing the atmosphere in sports to maybe a little more tolerance instead of less tolerance. Equality also planned to contact Mr. Johnsons agent directly and if the agent wanted to include him in the meeting with the Bengals, fine. Equality Cincinnati
could then talk to him about what role he could play in some type of awareness campaign, Jones added. Continuing, she said, While we recognize that he made these Gay slurs, for us it is not just the Gay slurs but when we have been working toward more inclusion and building a better image overall and then when we greet people with recent baggage into our community we already know these issues exist, we are not saying people dont deserve a second chance, but in our opinion rather than ignore this and act as if he hadnt said it the Bengals chose to not even bring it up. It would have been more positive if they already had a program in place asking him to demonstrate that he understands an apology needs to be taken seriously, because many people feel the apology was kinda old hat mirroring the apology he made a year or so ago around pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. She questioned, Is he really sincere and does he and the NFL community understand? Equality Cincinnati is staying in contact with GLAAD because they have also approached the NFL around having a conversation in regard to the NFL in general.. Jones concluded, The word is not just isolated to him but is frequently used in sports environments in a derogatory way and we need to do something about it. Equality Cincinnati speaks out for the community on these kinds of issues until we come to an agreeable resolve. The Rev. Lesley Jones, [email protected]
doesnt capture the jist of the juice, or such a radical idea of having liability insurance and directors insurance all in the From the PRIDE Pig, to past 12 months. It has been PRIDE Night another the little projects painting, chapter closes at the Greater cleaning, moving, fixing that Cincinnati brought Gay and people toLesbian gether and Community ties stronger By Michael Chanak when Bill to the comAbney munity. All the while the Center pulled steps down as Prez of the Pride off and then bid it Center end of December. Now, for the unaware Bill was farewell. Then, the Center followed by its second best not burned out but term attendance in years at KI. All limited having been on the of this happened under Bills board in one capacity or another for six years. Bill may watch. But, with Pride now gone return to board in a year. from the Centers portfolio, Ever notice the more folks the future leadership has are non-traditional the more some hard work ahead. that seemingly gets done? Thankfully, it is not a financial Ill admit my bias: the GLBT issue the Center confronts community has become as lamented elsewhere and often but one of need, usage and purpose. The world of 16 more of a market than a movement. Yet, Bill promised years ago when the Center began was a different place. me a fun year and in his life Many of the needs of that loving quirky, queer and flakey fun way he delivered. time are now different, not needed or served by others. Surely, I could chat about Thank you to Bill for his new computers, new furnileadership and his quirks. ture, different voice mail or See Mother, Page13, Col.2 web site, LCD TV but that
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and gender identity and expression. We hope that Mr. Johnson will be able to learn about the importance of LGBT equality from the citizens of Cincinnati, added Caywood. The Greater Cincinnati HRC, along with our fellow LGBT organizations, would welcome the opportunity to help Mr. Johnson better understand the issues and concerns of LGBT Cincinnatians. The Human Rights Campaign is Americas largest
civil rights organization working to achieve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. Jeff Caywood Human Rights Campaign of Greater Cincinnati Steering Committee co-chair, Board of Governor http://cincinnati.hrc.org | [email protected]
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Welcome to Northern Kentucky
Equality Federation applauds legislation
Kentucky Equality Federation applauds legislation prefiled by Representative Mary Lou Marzian (BR 93) to place the issue of same-sex marriage or civil unions back in the hands of Kentucky citizens. Earlier this year, Kentucky Equality Federation and Marriage Equality Kentucky began collecting signatures to present to lawmakers to repeal the law by giving voters another opportunity to vote on the issue. The Marriage Declaration, started in July 2009. Currently, the Commonwealth will not recognize any type of same-sex union. marriage, domestic partnerships, and civil unions are all illegal in Kentucky (even if performed in other countries or states). We are very pleased with Representative Marzains prefiled bill, stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. Currently, same-sex couples are basically second-class citizens even though we pay the same taxes as everyone else; samesex couples currently have absolutely no rights whatso-
ever and the Kentucky Constitution doesnt mention having a lower class of people. If this passes both the Kentucky House and Senate and voters ratify it, lawmakers would then be able to legislate domestic-partnerships, or civil unions, such as the new domestic partnership law in the state of Washington. Palmer continued, We could certainly reach a compromise with domestic partnerships or civil unions. Being able to file joint incometax returns, having hospital visitation rights, making medical decisions for your partner, spousal privilege, the right to inherit property and many other benefits are the very foundation of any union. Same-sex couples are not asking for special treatment, we simple want to be treated equal; we love, honor and cherish our partners the same as heterosexual couples. I realize some will turn this into a religious debate, but we have separation of church and state; the Kentucky Constitution clearly states absolute and arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic, not even in the largest majority.
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My challenges to center board
also announced that the Center would no longer be responsible for putting on PRIDE. While this was a hard 2009 has been a very good decision to make, it was a year for the Gay and Lesbian necessary one so that the Community Center of Greater board could concentrate on Cincinnati. the Centers This will be overall my final article mission. as president. In 2009, the By Bill Abney While I have Center also President some challaunched its
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lenges for the 2010 Board, I would first like to review how far we have come this year and accomplishment of the goals I had set as president. My first goal was to improve the look of the Center. The board decided to do this by totally renovating the Center from floor-to-ceiling with new paint, carpet and furniture. This goal was accomplished and there have been a lot of compliments on the renovation. A very special thanks to Michael Hollenbeck for all of his help with this. In 2009, the Center was also responsible for PRIDE 2009, Squealin With PRIDE. As Center President, I was in charge of the event making everything come together. This event was very successful and allowed the Center to become involved and work close together with other groups like HRC, Impact Cincinnati, MCC, The Court, and many others. In addition to putting on PRIDE, The Center also hosted a Thank You Party at Bar Monet in Covington for all of the volunteers involved. As Center President, I felt it was very important to do this as volunteers had never before been honored or recognized for participating in PRIDE. At the party it was
own website as well as maintaining it. When we began having some issues with our web provider devloping our own website became a priority to me. Luckily, thanks to many people this happened. A VERY SPECIAL thanks to Jessica Fogle for maintaining our websit this last year. As PRIDE Night at Kings Island brings in a lot of revenue to the Center and helps us get money to operate for the next year I also wanted our 13th year of hosting this event to be a successful. Thanks to Chair Rusty Lockett this happened. The attendance in 2009 was the second highest attendance ever. I also tried to work on things like communications and having the board talk more with each other versus just using e.mail. In addition, the Center also improved our reputation with the community by responding to all messages we receive and following through more. One of the things I am the most proud of is that the 2009 Center Board was one of the largest boards the Center has had in a while. All together, we had nine individuals involved with the board this last year. That is the largest it has been
in several years. The only thing I did not accomplish this last year that I really wanted to do was for the Center to get a larger building. We looked at a place downtown that not a lot of people liked and there was even a place close to Jacobs that I really wanted, but it just didnt work out. And now my challenges to the upcoming Center Board for 2010. For the upcoming year, I would like to see: *For more programs added/ developed for the Center. *For the Center to be open more consistently. *For the building search to continue. *For the Center to continue
maintaining its own website. *For the Center to continue having events like PRIDE Night. *For the Center to continue to improve its communications with the public as well as continuing to improve our reputation. *Whenever possible, for the Center Board to work collaboratively with others in the community. *For the Center to continue to take risks as needed. *For the Center to continue its reputation of caring about the individuals who access services. Thanks for everyones support while I was President!!!
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improve them and encourage public participation in the process of strengthening the citys image/infrastructure. Nickie Antonio (elected to the Lakewood City Council) will continue work responsively and collaboratively in the community to improve the health, safety and viability of our city for all its citizens. Joe Lacey (elected to the Dayton City School Board), a Certified Public Accountant, brings valuable experience to the board. In the last four years Joes colleagues have looked to him on questions of budgeting, forecasting, insurance, bond refinancing and other finance related issues. Joe serves as the chair of the boards Finance Committee. Mark Tumeo (elected to the Cleveland Heights City Council), has a long, distinguished record of public service and community involvement. Before he was elected to the Cleveland
Candidate profiles follow: Amanda Armstrong (elected to the Medina Educational Service Center Governing Board) is a 2007 graduate of Cloverleaf Local Schools, seeks to bring new insight to the board. Having formerly led the Medina County Young Democrats at age 16, as well as having served as the High School Coordinator for the Ohio Young Democrats, Amanda is experienced in helping young people voice their concerns. Currently a Junior at The College of Wooster, Amanda is devoted to hearing and communicating the concerns and ideas of students and parents. Kevin Johnson (elected to the Portsmouth City Council Ward 1) brings to the Portsmouth City Council 39 years of experience in government, business and civic involvement. His priorities are to focus in on the nuts and bolts of Council operations,
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December, 2009
Trangender Day of Rememberance
By Georgia W. Dahlberg Crossport Cincinnati Celebrated its 11th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance inNovember. Approximately 50 members of the community gathered at the New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, 4033 Hamilton Ave., Northside to celebrate the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is held each year to reflect the violent death of Rita Hester in 1998 and to remember all other Transgendered victims of violence lost to us throughout the world every year. The Rev. Joe Poynter of the
GLBT News New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church and Jeff Caywood, the HRC Steering Committee Co-Chair welcomed the attendees to the event which was sponsored this year by New Spirit and the Greater Cincinnati Human Rights Campaign. Opening reflections were given by Michael Hollen-bec of the HRC Diversity Committee. A historical perspective was given by myself as Crossport Cincinnati Outreach Director. Paula Ison of the HRC Diversity Committee delivered a memorable message of hope. The song Remember Me was expertly delivered by Soloist Daniel Strasser and accompanied by Maurice Harris. The highpoint of the
evening was moving remarks by Representative Denise Driehaus and her presentation of a meaningful Proclamation by Governor Ted Strickland on this years Day of Remembrance. (See on Page 11.) This was followed by a Litany of Remembrance for the Dead by Jan Bair, Jamie Lee and Amy Stamper. Candles were lit in remembrance and the names of 11 dead in the
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United States and names of 60 others throughout the world were read as well as mention of an additional 48 unknown people murdered for who they were. A reminder of our solidarity as a community was given in the closing remarks by Rev. Joe Poynter. Georgia Dahlberg, [email protected]
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Ray Cook, founder of the Cincinnati Share-A-Bear Foundation gave Certificates of Appreciation to GLBT News Magazine and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center during the November Coalition Meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Worley Rodehaver, publisher of GLBT News; Cook; and Michael X.Chanak and John Maddux representing the center.
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Heights City Council, Mark held a series of civic and political positions in various parts of the nation. Eric Resnick (elected to the
Canton City School Board) is best known around the Ohio LGBT community as a staff reporter for the Gay Peoples Chronicle. He is a lifelong resident of Canton and a
product of the Canton City Schools, having graduated Timken High School in 1981 before heading to the University of Akron to study Special Education. Carol Fey (elected to the Bexley City School Board) has 16 years of involvement with Bexley Schools, from elementary to high school. She served as School Board liaison for the Cassingham Elementary School PTO for several years, then became vice president, and president of that PTO for 2004-05; she served as president of the Bexley Middle School PTO for 2005-06. Sandra Kurt (elected to the Akron City Council Ward 8) a long-time engineer with a major local corporation and community advocate, will fight to ensure Akron prospers during these tough times, so that Akron remains a place where our children want to extend their roots. Judge Jerry Larson (elected to the Akron Municipal Court) is committed to the future of our com-munity.
A graduate of Fire-stone High School and The University of Akron, he has also been involved in several community organizations such as Board of Trustees for the Community AIDS Network, the Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Committee, he was a MADD Red Ribbon Award Winner and is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Jim Sands (elected to the Athens City Council) has a long history of service to the community. He has been an active member of Project Plant, a past chair of the board of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of the Athens A.M. Rotary Club and currently its president, he is president of the Athens Foundation Board of Directors, vice president of the board of directors of the Dairy Barn southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, a past member of the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals, a member of the advisory board for the Horticulture Program at TriCounty
December, 2009
Holiday Concert Dinner
The Queen City Rainbow Band (QCRB) presents a fresh, new holiday concert experience! On Sunday, December 13 at 5:30 when concertgoers will be treated to a family-style dinner while they listen to holiday music by the Rainbow Concert and Jazz bands at Grace Episcopal Church (2nd Floor Banquet Room) 5501 Hamilton Avenue in College Hill. Dinner with a Concert tickets are available online from www.qcrb.org, and are priced a sliding scale at $10 or $20. Dining while enjoying a concert by candlelight sounded like such a fun idea. We think our tickets will be selling fast! mentions Jill Karner, event coordinator and
Tuesday Night Lesbian Group
For nearly 20 years a weekly Tuesday nite Lesbian coming out support group has been going strong. The group has been a safe place for women to evolve in their coming process or be supported in their significant relationships with other women. They meet weekly in Northside, have a website and are listed on the Cincinnati Gay Yellow Pages. They want ALL Cincinnati lesbian women to know that they are still here and welcome newcomers. The group not only holds the weekly support group, but
GLBT News president of the QCRB. In the holiday spirit, the Rainbow Band will be splitting proceeds from the concert dinner with Grace Episcopal Church. The band has rehearsed at the College Hill church for more than five years and is happy to help the church by coordinating the Holiday Dinner. Tom Mitchell, QCRB music director, mentions a distinctive musical highlight, December 13th our concert date is the third night of Hanukkah. We are performing a delightful, challenging new title, The Eighth Candle in respect of that. Mannheim Steamrollers Fresh Aire Christmas will also be performed, along with many more terrific interpretations of holiday tunes by both the Concert and Jazz Bands. For details about seating, also plan frequent social outings.
menu and tickets, visit the Rainbow Band web site, www.qcrb.org, or call 513-5599987. The Queen City Rainbow Band is ending its eighth season as a greater Cincinnati-based Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and allied
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organization created to promote unity, generate pride and provide education through music and visual performance. Musicians and volunteers are welcome to get in touch and join the band anytime.
GLBT people seem to be in good company here.
Jews, Gays targets of hate
According to the latest FBI stats, Gay men and Jews are more likely to be targeted in Cincinnati Tues Nite reported hate crimes than any Womens Group, Carla other group, per capita. (This McAlevy, Facilitator 513information should be taken 532-0971 as preliminary, because hate www.CincinnatiTNG.weebly.com crimes are not consistently reported as such.) Of the 9,691 reported hate Motherfrom Page 8 crime victims and survivors, 1,145 were targeted for Thank you to those who being Jewish. This means that also served along side the last year, an average Jewish Mother at the Center: Rusty person in the United States Lockett, Teresa Shepherd, had a one in 5,990 chance of Adam Reilly, Michael Hollenbeck, Jessica Fogle and being the victim or survivor of a reported hate crime. John Maddux. Approximately 981 victims or May the Porcine Pride survivors were identified as Goddess guide all us in Gay men, and another 466 making the best decisions in identified as Gay or Lesbian the year ahead for the Center and the communities it serves. without a specified gender.
(198 were specifically identified as Lesbian.) If we assume that half of the non-gender-specified victims of homophobic violence were male (which seems conservative given the ratio of Gay male victims and survivors vs. Lesbian victims and survivors), then we arrive at a figure of 1,214 reported Gay male victims or survivors. If we rely on the traditional estimate of two million Gay men in the U.S. population, then an average Gay man had a one in 1,647 chance of being targeted in a reported hate crime last yearhigher than any other identifiable group. But any information regarding the vulnerability of Gay men to hate crimes should come with asterisks: Hate crimes are underreported.
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Community Resources And people we know!
Guide to GLBT Resources in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Dayton Lesbian & Gay Community Center- 937-274-1776, www.daytonlgbtcenter.com
STOP AIDS, Cincinnati (AVOC)513-421-2437, www.avoc.org AIDS Volunteers of N. Kentucky (AVNK)513-483-5757 Caracole Inc.513-761-1480, www.caracole.org Cincinnati Health Department (free/anonymous HIV testing); 3101 Burnet Ave.513-357-7350 Commonality HIV+ Support Group513-421-2437 FACE (For AIDS Children Everywhere)513-584-3571 INDY! Project (Im Not Dead Yet)513-343-9999 Men of Color Outreach at Urban League513-487-6520 Men in Touch HIV Discussion Group513-421-2437, www.avoc.org Minority AIDS Network of Ohio937-684-4661 Northern Kentucky Health Department- (free/anonymous HIV testing), 859-578-7660, www.nkyhealth.org Ohio AIDS Hotline800-332-2437 Planned Parenthood of Cincinnati, 2314 Auburn Avenue513-281-6484
Alternating Currents GLBT Radio Program, Saturdays 3-5 p.m. on WAIF88.35 FM513-241-7003 Everywoman Radio Program, Saturdays 1-3 p.m. on WAIF- 88.35 FM, Greater Cincinnati GLBT News; www.greatercincinnatiglbtnews.com
AIDS SERVICES
ADVOCACY & EDUCATIONAL GROUPS
Bridges for a Just Community513-381-4660, www.bridgescincinnati.org Center for Peace Education,103 Taft Road513-221-4863 Cincinnati GLBT Coalition-513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com Cincinnati PRIDE Committee513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) of Cincinnati 859-468-5659, www.glsencincinnati.org Martha Kidd Foundation513-738-1971 Ohio Lesbian Archives513-256-7695, [email protected], www.geocities.com/ ohiolesbianarchives/ PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) of Cincinnati513-721-7900, www.pflagcinci.org
HOTLINES
24X7 Cincinnati GLBT Automated Hotline513-591-0222 National Gay/Lesbian Hotline800-843-4564
MEDIA
MUSIC, THEATER & ARTS GROUPS
Cincinnati Mens Chorus513-542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati (ETC), 1127 Vine Street 513-421-3555, www.cincyetc.com Know Theatre Tribe, 1120 Jackson Street513-300-KNOW, www.knowtheatre.com MUSECincinnatis Womens Choir513-221-1118, www.musechoir.org Ovation Theatre Company513-621-2787, www.cincinnatiovation.com Queen City Rainbow Band513-559-9987 or 859-331-5339, www.qcrb.org TriState Womonfest, www.tristatewomonfest.com Wens Way Productions, www.womenswayonline.org Women Out Front, www.womenoutfront.com
ONLINE RESOURCES
Rainbow Cincinnati website, www.gaycincinnati.com Out in Cincinnati website, www.outincincinnati.com Gayellow Pages, www.gayellowpages.com Greater Cincinnati GLBT News, www.greatercincinnatiglbtnews.com
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL GROUPS
1/10@Fifth Third (GLBT employes at Fifth Third Bank) 513-534-3921 GABLE (GLBT Employees at Proctor & Gamble)513-983-6858 GALEN (GLBT Employees of Comair Airlines)513-227-1670 Gay Chamber of Commerce (QCCA)513-723-5073, www.qccainc.com Sage Investment Club859-485-7585
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati, 4119 Hamilton Ave.513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com
Greater Cincinnatis ONLY GLBT Public Affairs Radio Program Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m. on WAIF 88.3 FM In January on WVQC.org
Programmers: Cheryl Eagleson, Producer; Bruce Preston, Maurice Harris, Jamie Royce, Emily Joy.
POLITICAL GROUPS
Equality Cincinnati513-591-FAIR, www.equalitycincinnati.org Equality Northern Kentucky859-814-1975, www.equalitynky.org Equality Ohio, 50 W. Broad St. Ste. 1970, Columbus, OH 43215, [email protected], www.equalityohio.org Human Rights Campaign (HRC), www.hrc.org/cincinnati , [email protected] Log Cabin Republicans of Cincinnati513-321-5997 Ohio Citizen Action, 513-221-2100
RELIGIOUS GROUPS & CHURCHES/TEMPLES
Beacon of Life Spiritual Center, 5701 Murray Avenue513-218-2128, www.beaconoflife.org Buddhist Dharma Center, 15 Moline.513-541-1650, www.cincinnatidharma.org Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave.513-861-4437, www.calvaryclifton.org Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal), 65 E. Hollister513-241-1870, www.churchofoursaviourcincinnati.org Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave. 513-961-2998, www.cliftonumc.com Commuity Friends Quaker Meeting, 3960 Winding Way513-861-4353 Dignity of Cincinnati (GLBT Catholics)513-557-2111, First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, 526 Linton St. at Reading Road513-281-1564, www.firstuu.com Garden Park Unity Church, 3581 West Galbraith Rd.513-385-8889 The Gathering513-502-7535, www.thegathering-church.com Gay Interfaith Clergy Group859-441-649Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave.513-541-2415, www.gracecollegehill.org
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From Page 14 Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church, 2710 Newtown Road513-231-8634, www.huuc.net Integrity of Cincinnati (GLBT Episcopalians)513-648-0790, www.geocities.com/integritygc/ Jewish Family Service513-469-1188, www.jfscinti.org Keshet (GLBT Jewish Group)513-791-1330 Madison Avenue Christian Church, 1530 Madison, Covington, KY 859-261-0226, www.mchurch.com Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church,103 Taft Rd.513-281-5945, www.mtauburnpresby.org New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 4033 Hamilton Avenue513-661-6464, www.newspiritmcc.com New Thought Unity Center, 1401 East McMillan513-961-2527, www.ntunity.org Northern Hills Fellowship (Unitarian Universalist), 460 Fleming Rd, 513-931-6651, www.uunhf.org Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road513-931-6038, www.nhs-cba.org Our Lady of Peace Catholic Mission, 1959 Anderson Ferry Rd.513-451-7952 Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road513-891-9900 Soulforce of the Tristate (Kentucky-Ohio-Indiana)859-630-7789, www.soulforce.org St. Johns Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue513-961-1938, www.stjohnsuu.org St. John United Church of Christ, 520 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 859-261-2066, www.stjohnchurch.net St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 7 Court Place, Newport, KY 859-581-7610, [email protected] St. Peters United Church of Christ, 6120 Ridge Avenue513-631-8569 Temple Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Maderia Road513-985-0400, www.bethadam.org Trinity Episcopal Church, 16 East 4th Street in Covington, Kentucky859-431-1786 Truth & Destiny Covenant Ministries, 4663 Kirby Road, 513-541-5052 Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike513-761-3555 Wise Temple, 8929 Ridge Avenue in Amberly513-793-2556, www.wisetemple.org
JAC Stringer
Bruce Beisner
Lester Ballance
Devin Rodgers
Adam Reilly
Samuel Clemons
SOCIAL GROUPS
Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity, www.dlp.org/betagamma ChicOut513-321-1025, www.chicout.com Cincinnati River Bears513-470-0733, www.riverbears.com Fightclub Ohio: Group for younger kinksters in Cincinnati/Dayton/NKY area, www.fightclubohio.org Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court859-581-2716, www.isqccbe.org Mens Group, Community Center4119 Hamilton Ave.513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com MidStates Leather Association513-281-7340, www.midstatesleather.com Rivertown Wranglers Country Dancing513-533-3872 Tristate Primetimers513-956-4398, primetimersww.org/tristate Women Out Front Social Groupwww.womenoutfront.com
SPORTS GROUPS
Cincinnati Frontrunners513-621-6363, www.frontrunners.org Cincinnati Alternative Volleyball League, www.cavaleague.com Queers n Gears Bicycling Club, [email protected] Cincinnati Pink Pistols, [email protected] River City Softball League, [email protected] TriState Alternative Bowling League513-281-0300, [email protected], www.BowlOnSundays..com
Rex VanAlstine
UNIVERSITY GROUPS
Candace Gingrich
Rusty Lockett
Rev. Sharon Dittmar
Henry Knox
Spectrum Alliance at Miami University513-529-3823, www.orgs.muohio.edu/spectrum 1809 GLBT Alumni of Miami University, www.1809lgbtalumni.org University of Cincinnati Alliance (UC) (social group), www.outoncampus.org GenderBloc at UC, www.genderbloc.org Northern Kentucky University Common Ground859-572-5218 University of Dayton Student Allies,www.studentallies.com Wright State University Lambda Union937-755-5565
TRANSGENDER GROUPS
Cincy Boyz FTM Support Group, [email protected] Crossport513-919-4850, www.transgender.org/crossprt/ Transsexual Support Group, [email protected]
YOUTH GROUPS & RESOURCES
Matthew Stuckey
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) of Cincinnati 859-468-5659, www.glsencincinnati.org National Gay/Lesbian Youth Hotline800-347-8336 Your Forefront513-322-1030, www.yfnow.org
Local High School Organizations
Cincinnati Country Day School513-561-7298 Lakota East (still in formation) Oak Hills High School Teens 4 Tolerance513-922-2300 Princeton High School513-552-8250 Saint Ursula Academy513-961-3410 x22126 Saint Xavier High School Hands Across the Campus513-761-7815 x410
Brian Kuennemeier
Josh Wagoner
Cameron Tolle
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GLBT News MAGAZINE Q
Serving the Cincinnati LGBT Community since 1996 Using the word Faggot is hurtful to many, Gays and Straights alike
Bengals hire Larry JohnsonEquality, HRC respond Equality Cincinnati wants meeting
people are asking me is our reaction to him coming to the Bengals. Primarily we feel that not just from Mr. Johnson but The Rev. Lesley Jones, from the Bengals organization, executive director of Equality it felt like a slap in the face to Cincinnati, addressing the the LGBT organizarecent hiring of Larry tions and community Johnson by the Cincinbased on all the work nati Bengals, said, I and progress weve dont know Mr. Johnson made to make Greater personally. I can only Cincinnati more go by what I have read. inclusive and tolerI think he is an indiant. vidual who needs to She continued, Jones mature and could use some sensitivity Actions such as this take us training. His behavior over a step back but we would the past couple of years hope that the Bengals indicates there are definitely organization would be open some areas in which he could to talking and working with grow up. He needs to be Equality Cincinnati to bring more responsible. greater awareness around The primary question See Jones, Page 8, Col. 1
Alternating Currents moves to WVQC
Alternating Currents is moving to WVQC 95.7 FM as Cincinnatis premier LGBTQ radio program joins the Media Bridges family Cheryl Eagleson, producer of the Alternating Currents radio program, has announced that the public affairs program, dedicated to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
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Transgender community, is moving to a new home. December 28 Alternating Currents will be the last show broadcast on WAIF. As of Saturday, January 2, 2010, Alternating Currents will stream live every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. on WVQC.org and beginning February, 2010 will be broadcast both online and on radio at 95.7 FM. Eagleson is joined by A/Cs programming crew that will maintain their regular broad-
HRC wants to help Johnson
turned an anti-Gay law in 2004, that prohibited City Council from passing legislation that supported its LGBT We are disappointed with citizens. In 2006, the Cincinthe Cincinnati Bengals nati City Council restored decision to sign anti-Gay running back Larry sexual orientation to its Johnson. Mr. Johnson Human Rights Ordiwas recently suspended nance, and expanded from the Kansas City protections to include Chiefs for making antigender identity and Gay slurs on his Twitter expression. account, said Jeff Cincinnatis Human Caywood.. Rights Ordinance The City of Cincinnati Caywood prohibits discrimination has made great strides over in housing, employment and the past few years to advance public accommodation on the equality for its Lesbian, Gay, basis of religion, gender, race, Bisexual and Transgender color, age, disability, marital (LGBT) citizens, said status and ethnic, national, or Caywood, co-chair of the HRC Appalachian regional origin, Greater Cincinnati Steering as well as sexual orientation See Caywood, Page 8, Col. 3 Committee. Voters overcast rotation every month: 1st Saturday Bruce Preston 2nd Saturday Maurice Harris 3rd Saturday Cheryl Eagleson 4th Saturday Jamie Royce and Emily Joy 5th Saturday Cheryl Eagleson Eagleson commented, I am thrilled that Media Bridges has invited Alternating Currents to broadcast from WVQC. While WAIF was our home for 34 years, we feel that the management and direction of WVQC more closely align
with Alternating Currents vision and commitment to diverse communities. WVQC will broadcast its shows online, which is vital to attracting listeners in todays world, Eagleson added. During this transition, and following the move to WVQC, listeners are invited to contact Eagleson and the A/C programmers via e.mail at [email protected]
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GLBT News Op/Ed Page GLBT Publicationsis it over?
By Worley Rodehaver Publisher In November three GLBT publications, including the venerable Washington Blade, which celebrated 40 years of publication in October, where shuttered. Upon hearing the news of the closures, their readers as well as GLBT people across the country were shocked and dismayed. Closed, in addition to the Blade, were sister publications, the Southern Voice in Atlanta, the South Florida Blade, the Houston Blade and others,. These closures were on the heals of the Rodehaver announcement that national publication, The Advocate, would not be a stand alone publication after the first of the year. Many saw this as the demise of GLBT publications in this country mimicking the demise of many mainline papers. The problem, however, was not with the papers themselves but with the business practices of owner Window Media and its major stockholder, Avalon Equity Partners. You can see where this is leadingthe building of a media empire sans money. Borrowing on top of loss of advertising revenue put the company at risk and then into Greater Cincinnati GLBT News Magazine Always be yourself, from Billy Elliot
MAP Publications, P.O. Box 14971, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0971 is published monthly in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Vol. 13, No. 11, December, 2009 Contents © GLBT News, 2009
This publication is dedicated to those who have or have died from AIDS or Hate Crimes
Paul Delph
It is our goal to record the positive contributions GLBT people make to their community and the local community at large. While AIDS and Hate CRIMES are certainly not positive things, we seek to draw the positive from the negative. We hold up Paul Delph and Matthew Shepard and their families as models of how human beings should or could react to each other and how families should support loved ones whose lives are not in the box right wing religious zealots want them in. Delph, a multi-talented Cincinnatian, died of AIDS in 1996. His mother shut down her business to care for him. Shepard died in 1998, victim of a hate Crime and his mother worked for years to get passed Matthew Shepard a national Hate Crimes Bill, which is now law.
receivership several months ago and finally Chapter 7 liquidation. But, not to worry, the former Washington Blades staff obtained LLC status, was offered free office space and returned to publishing under a new name. In Florida, a company that had tried to buy the paper there launched a new publication. Both staffs appeared to be intact. Even with the advent of the Web and e.mail, GLBT newspapers are still around and, looking at the examples in DC and Florida, they still have supporters and readers. Here in Cincinnati it is the same old same old. We at GLBT News Magazine have no national advertising and many of our local advertisers sometimes have a hard time paying their bills, just as we do so we are always behind financiallybut are still here. Cincinnati mainline papers, which have their own readership, still want more money and come into the GLBT Community when there is something big like the annual PRIDE celebrations and eat into whatever profits GLBT News might make on the events. And promoters of the big events jump in line because of the extra exposure their events will get. Several organizations have their own promotional pieces to make more money depriving GLBT News of even more income. What they dont think about is that normally their efforts are led by volunteers who have paying jobs or own businesses. Here at GLBT News we have to survive on income from advertising, We have tried to get a salesperson to no avail. GLBT News is a single person operation but with many supportive volunteers writing for their organizations and events. So, we are still here but struggling and the former Window Media papers in Washington and South Florida are still here, all of us now locally owned and operated. And we are all stand alone publications, not owned by or obligated to any outside business or organization. Here in Cincinnati GLBT News welcomes news and advertising from all who are GLBT-supportive and above board. And, our editor has some 50 years of newsgathering experience, not for public relation firms or special interest groups but for the American free press and broadcast media. Worley Rodehaver, [email protected]
Our Websitewww.GreaterCincinnatiGLBTNews.com
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10 Democratic LGBT municipal candidates win in State of Ohio
COLUMBUS Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern issued the following statement on the victories of openly-Gay and Lesbian candidates in Novembers municipal elections: The Ohio Democratic Party is proud to have recruited and groomed candidates across Ohio who reflect the great diversity of our Party and our state, said Redfern. Democrats helped elect candidates young and old, male and female, Gay and straight, from all geographical areas and of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Ohio Democrats fielded an unprecedented number of openly-Gay and Lesbian candidates this year and achieved historic success by electing ten of these candidates to office. We celebrate that success. The Ohio Democratic Partys LGBT Caucus provided constant support to these candidates, hosting fundraising events, providing boots on the ground and helping their campaigns push back on anti-Gay attacks.
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Last minute Tax Breaks
local income taxes. Even if you dont itemize, you still get the sales tax as an addon to your standard deducThe end of the year is tion. Note that the vehicle rapidly approaching, and must be purchased by some of you may be thinking December about what 31 and must TAX TALK be brand you can do to By Scott Renno minimize new, not Enrolled Agent, 1 TAX your taxes used. for 2009. 2. Increase Some last-minute ideas your charitable giving If you can itemize your 1. Buy a new car this deductions, increasing your year the sales taxes you charitable contributions can pay are deductible in decrease your tax. For addition to your state and instance, if youre in the 25 percent tax bracket, for every $100 you give, youll save $25 in taxes. 3. Clean out your closets Donating your used clothing, furniture and household goods is a great way to save on your taxes. You can deduct the fair market value (normally the Thrift Store Value) on your tax return. Note that you need a receipt from the organization PLUS an itemized list of the items donated. Most organizations like Goodwill and AMVETS can provide you with a list of commonly-donated goods and their Thrift Store Value. If the value of your donation is over $500, a special form must be attached to your tax return. 4. Weather-proof your home You get a 30 percent tax credit for up to $5,000 in energy upgrades like insulation, storm windows and doors, and See TAX, Page 5, Col. 1
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is April 15, 2010. 6. Purchase a residence If you havent owned a home in the last three years, you get a tax credit of 10 percent of the purchase price of the house up to $80,000, for a maximum credit of $8,000. If you are a long-time resident; in other words, youve owned and lived in your existing home for any continuous five year period in the last eight years, you get a maximum credit of $6,500 for buying another personal residence, making this an excellent time to upgrade! Note that for either component of this tax credit, the home does not have to be new (just new to you). The deadline for signing a purchase
high efficiency heating units. Note that the $5,000 limitation applies to expenditures made in 2009 and 2010 combined. In addition, make sure you have sufficient income tax to offset to take full advantage of the credit. 5. Fund your IRA For 2009 you can give up to $5,000 ($6,000 if youre age 50 or older). Note that there are dollar limitations affecting the deductibility of your IRA contribution. These limitations change depending on whether your employer offers a retirement plan to you. For your IRA (and Roth IRA) contributions, the deadline for your 2009 contributions
contract is May 31, 2010. There are other limitations relating to your income and the purchase price of the replacement home, and you cannot purchase a home from a close relative.
Hate Killing investigated SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Slaying of Gay teenager, Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado , whose decapitated, partially burned body was found along a road in Puerto Rico is under investigation as a possible Jorge Steven hate crime, a Lopez Mercado police official said, according to the Associated Press.
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Remember that every situation is unique and advice from your local tax professional will ensure that you get the most bang for the buck.
Indy bookstore closes after Christmas Out Word Bound Book Store opened in 1998 in Indianapolis and sold books, magazines and other items directed at the GLBT community. But, now competition from mainline stores and the Web has caught up with the store and it will close after Christmas.
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A loving, inclusive faith community. Embracing life. Seeking Justice. Sharing the journey. Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church is committed to serving Greater Cincinnati s GLBT community. We welcome persons to full ministry and life of our church regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin or worldly condition. The Rev. Susan Quinn Bryan, pastor Sunday Worship 11 a.m.followed by coffee hour in our Worship, 10:00at a.m., Education Hour at 10 a.m. (coffee hour following worship) room 103 William Howard Taft Road (near UC) 513.281.5945
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Clifton United Methodist Church 3416 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220
We believe Gods love is expansive and unconditional; that through Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us. We welcome all people, regardless of gender, race, age, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, or difference of faith perspective. We celebrate the worth, dignity and gifts of every person as a Child of God. CUMC is a reconciling Congregation Worship Services, Sundays, 10 a.m. The Rev. Suzanne Fontaine, minister Phone: 513-961--2998 e.mail: [email protected] Website: www.cliftonumc.com
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Grace Episcopal Church
A Welcoming CommunityCome Join Us Each Sunday, 10 a.m.Holy Eucharist 1st Saturday each month, 5 p.m.Hip Hop Mass 2nd Wednesday each month, 6:30 p.m.African Drumming, Reiki and Traditional Healing Service 5501 Hamilton Avenue 513-514-2415
www.gracecollegehill.org [email protected]
Our Faith Too! Im your Gay pastor
accepted but also affirmed, celebrated and validated as having an important voice in Last month, The Gathering spiritual matters. I believe the United Church of Christ in world is evolving to a place Over The Rhine said goodbye where there is a confluence of to their founding pastor, the ideas, beliefs, cultures, races, genders and sexual Rev. Steve Van identities. Instead Kuiken. of continuing an Then, they welethic of competition comed their new - where nobody ever pastor, a member, truly wins - we are Doug Slagle. moving to a ethic of Slagle assumed the cooperation and post on Sunday, understanding. We November 8th and as Slagle may each choose to he began the service follow slightly different paths he said, I am your Gay but humankind will both pastor. acknowledge and celebrate He has come a long way differences between us as a since graduating from way to gain better underCincinnati Bible College standing of our world and from an evangelical college universe. background to ministry in the He continued, No person United Church of Christ (UCC), one of the most liberal or group has a monopoly on Truth, but we each have protestant denominations in contributions to make the United States. And he becomes only the towards our goal of undersecond openly Gay UCC standing universal Truth. The pastor in Greater Cincinnati in GLBT community, by particione of the most liberal pating in churches and other congregations. spiritual endeavors, adds to The Rev. Keith M. Haiththe richness and vitality of cock serves as pastor of St. this communal understanding. John United Church of Christ Gay sensibilities of nonviolence, tolerance and love in Bellevue, Kentucky. for those who are outcasts Slagle believes spirituality are important additions to a can be a vital part of GLBT identity, sense of self-worth global understanding of and validity. spiritual Truth. We need and He said, Instead of should encourage greater listening to religious hatred GLBT participation in spiritual and fearing organized religion, affairs. Gays and Lesbians can find at You can reach Slagle at the Gathering and at many [email protected] or at other GLBT friendly churches 513 307-6963. places (See Ads, these pages) where they are not only
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Episcopal same sex unions can be blessed after Easter Long time GLBT want their marriages to be advocate, the Rev. Paula blessed by the church are Jackson, rector of the not standing in the way of Church of Our Saviour in anything. It is the people Mt. Auburn says some of who want to keep them her colleagues in the from having their marEpiscopal Disease of riages blessed who are standing in the way Southern Ohio of progress in the were pleasantly church by insisting surprised that the that if we bless the announcement that marriages of our the blessing of Gay and Lesbian same sex unions in members we can the diocese will be Jackson do nothing else. permitted after Jackson said, I have Easter was not a big not heard great trauma or controversy. agony from any of the The diocesan bishop quarters that anyone announced the new predicated. I have the practice at the end of his feeling there is but a small address during the handful of clergy and lay dioceses annual convenpeople who have made tion in November. this their platform. Jackson said, Our Bottom lineNo priest church has been moving toward justice and equality is required to do anything for 30 years regardless of that goes against what they believe in. As long as one what the naysayers claim of the couple is Episcopawe all know that Biblical lian, they follow proceand theological studies dures laid down by the (about homosexuality) diocese and a priest have been done extenagrees to bless them there sively for three decades can be a ceremony. and anybody who wants to pay attention to them Five years after samecan. sex marriage became legal She continued, People in Massachusetts, the local who want to waste their Episcopal bishop there has time fighting over this are given permission for just getting in the way of priests in Eastern Massathe mission of the church. chusetts to officiate at Gay and Lesbian folk who same-sex weddings.
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such actions and behavior that brings about an atmosphere of intolerance. Somebody in a professional position such as an athlete serves as a roll model. Mr. Johnson, in an apology said that it is wrong to have said it (Faggot) and kids look to him as a roll model. We certainly dont want him modeling bad behavior further exasperating intolerance. His comments create an atmosphere where kids are bullied and often times when someone is attacked because of their sexual orientation particularly young males and transgender individuals the first word they hear is fag or faggot and you know that those are harmful words. Being able to use them and not take seriously the reaction is simply to dismiss it as OK. We want to send a message to Mr. Johnson and others that the use of that kind of language is never OK and has been the source of pain for many people both LGBT and none LGBT people because of the negative stigma attached to it. She revealed, We have drafted a letter and sent it off to the Bengals asking that we have a meeting to actually deal with this and maybe work them around sensitivity training and maybe do something in schools around bullying, changing the atmosphere in sports to maybe a little more tolerance instead of less tolerance. Equality also planned to contact Mr. Johnsons agent directly and if the agent wanted to include him in the meeting with the Bengals, fine. Equality Cincinnati
could then talk to him about what role he could play in some type of awareness campaign, Jones added. Continuing, she said, While we recognize that he made these Gay slurs, for us it is not just the Gay slurs but when we have been working toward more inclusion and building a better image overall and then when we greet people with recent baggage into our community we already know these issues exist, we are not saying people dont deserve a second chance, but in our opinion rather than ignore this and act as if he hadnt said it the Bengals chose to not even bring it up. It would have been more positive if they already had a program in place asking him to demonstrate that he understands an apology needs to be taken seriously, because many people feel the apology was kinda old hat mirroring the apology he made a year or so ago around pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. She questioned, Is he really sincere and does he and the NFL community understand? Equality Cincinnati is staying in contact with GLAAD because they have also approached the NFL around having a conversation in regard to the NFL in general.. Jones concluded, The word is not just isolated to him but is frequently used in sports environments in a derogatory way and we need to do something about it. Equality Cincinnati speaks out for the community on these kinds of issues until we come to an agreeable resolve. The Rev. Lesley Jones, [email protected]
doesnt capture the jist of the juice, or such a radical idea of having liability insurance and directors insurance all in the From the PRIDE Pig, to past 12 months. It has been PRIDE Night another the little projects painting, chapter closes at the Greater cleaning, moving, fixing that Cincinnati brought Gay and people toLesbian gether and Community ties stronger By Michael Chanak when Bill to the comAbney munity. All the while the Center pulled steps down as Prez of the Pride off and then bid it Center end of December. Now, for the unaware Bill was farewell. Then, the Center followed by its second best not burned out but term attendance in years at KI. All limited having been on the of this happened under Bills board in one capacity or another for six years. Bill may watch. But, with Pride now gone return to board in a year. from the Centers portfolio, Ever notice the more folks the future leadership has are non-traditional the more some hard work ahead. that seemingly gets done? Thankfully, it is not a financial Ill admit my bias: the GLBT issue the Center confronts community has become as lamented elsewhere and often but one of need, usage and purpose. The world of 16 more of a market than a movement. Yet, Bill promised years ago when the Center began was a different place. me a fun year and in his life Many of the needs of that loving quirky, queer and flakey fun way he delivered. time are now different, not needed or served by others. Surely, I could chat about Thank you to Bill for his new computers, new furnileadership and his quirks. ture, different voice mail or See Mother, Page13, Col.2 web site, LCD TV but that
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and gender identity and expression. We hope that Mr. Johnson will be able to learn about the importance of LGBT equality from the citizens of Cincinnati, added Caywood. The Greater Cincinnati HRC, along with our fellow LGBT organizations, would welcome the opportunity to help Mr. Johnson better understand the issues and concerns of LGBT Cincinnatians. The Human Rights Campaign is Americas largest
civil rights organization working to achieve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. Jeff Caywood Human Rights Campaign of Greater Cincinnati Steering Committee co-chair, Board of Governor http://cincinnati.hrc.org | [email protected]
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Welcome to Northern Kentucky
Equality Federation applauds legislation
Kentucky Equality Federation applauds legislation prefiled by Representative Mary Lou Marzian (BR 93) to place the issue of same-sex marriage or civil unions back in the hands of Kentucky citizens. Earlier this year, Kentucky Equality Federation and Marriage Equality Kentucky began collecting signatures to present to lawmakers to repeal the law by giving voters another opportunity to vote on the issue. The Marriage Declaration, started in July 2009. Currently, the Commonwealth will not recognize any type of same-sex union. marriage, domestic partnerships, and civil unions are all illegal in Kentucky (even if performed in other countries or states). We are very pleased with Representative Marzains prefiled bill, stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. Currently, same-sex couples are basically second-class citizens even though we pay the same taxes as everyone else; samesex couples currently have absolutely no rights whatso-
ever and the Kentucky Constitution doesnt mention having a lower class of people. If this passes both the Kentucky House and Senate and voters ratify it, lawmakers would then be able to legislate domestic-partnerships, or civil unions, such as the new domestic partnership law in the state of Washington. Palmer continued, We could certainly reach a compromise with domestic partnerships or civil unions. Being able to file joint incometax returns, having hospital visitation rights, making medical decisions for your partner, spousal privilege, the right to inherit property and many other benefits are the very foundation of any union. Same-sex couples are not asking for special treatment, we simple want to be treated equal; we love, honor and cherish our partners the same as heterosexual couples. I realize some will turn this into a religious debate, but we have separation of church and state; the Kentucky Constitution clearly states absolute and arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic, not even in the largest majority.
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My challenges to center board
also announced that the Center would no longer be responsible for putting on PRIDE. While this was a hard 2009 has been a very good decision to make, it was a year for the Gay and Lesbian necessary one so that the Community Center of Greater board could concentrate on Cincinnati. the Centers This will be overall my final article mission. as president. In 2009, the By Bill Abney While I have Center also President some challaunched its
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lenges for the 2010 Board, I would first like to review how far we have come this year and accomplishment of the goals I had set as president. My first goal was to improve the look of the Center. The board decided to do this by totally renovating the Center from floor-to-ceiling with new paint, carpet and furniture. This goal was accomplished and there have been a lot of compliments on the renovation. A very special thanks to Michael Hollenbeck for all of his help with this. In 2009, the Center was also responsible for PRIDE 2009, Squealin With PRIDE. As Center President, I was in charge of the event making everything come together. This event was very successful and allowed the Center to become involved and work close together with other groups like HRC, Impact Cincinnati, MCC, The Court, and many others. In addition to putting on PRIDE, The Center also hosted a Thank You Party at Bar Monet in Covington for all of the volunteers involved. As Center President, I felt it was very important to do this as volunteers had never before been honored or recognized for participating in PRIDE. At the party it was
own website as well as maintaining it. When we began having some issues with our web provider devloping our own website became a priority to me. Luckily, thanks to many people this happened. A VERY SPECIAL thanks to Jessica Fogle for maintaining our websit this last year. As PRIDE Night at Kings Island brings in a lot of revenue to the Center and helps us get money to operate for the next year I also wanted our 13th year of hosting this event to be a successful. Thanks to Chair Rusty Lockett this happened. The attendance in 2009 was the second highest attendance ever. I also tried to work on things like communications and having the board talk more with each other versus just using e.mail. In addition, the Center also improved our reputation with the community by responding to all messages we receive and following through more. One of the things I am the most proud of is that the 2009 Center Board was one of the largest boards the Center has had in a while. All together, we had nine individuals involved with the board this last year. That is the largest it has been
in several years. The only thing I did not accomplish this last year that I really wanted to do was for the Center to get a larger building. We looked at a place downtown that not a lot of people liked and there was even a place close to Jacobs that I really wanted, but it just didnt work out. And now my challenges to the upcoming Center Board for 2010. For the upcoming year, I would like to see: *For more programs added/ developed for the Center. *For the Center to be open more consistently. *For the building search to continue. *For the Center to continue
maintaining its own website. *For the Center to continue having events like PRIDE Night. *For the Center to continue to improve its communications with the public as well as continuing to improve our reputation. *Whenever possible, for the Center Board to work collaboratively with others in the community. *For the Center to continue to take risks as needed. *For the Center to continue its reputation of caring about the individuals who access services. Thanks for everyones support while I was President!!!
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improve them and encourage public participation in the process of strengthening the citys image/infrastructure. Nickie Antonio (elected to the Lakewood City Council) will continue work responsively and collaboratively in the community to improve the health, safety and viability of our city for all its citizens. Joe Lacey (elected to the Dayton City School Board), a Certified Public Accountant, brings valuable experience to the board. In the last four years Joes colleagues have looked to him on questions of budgeting, forecasting, insurance, bond refinancing and other finance related issues. Joe serves as the chair of the boards Finance Committee. Mark Tumeo (elected to the Cleveland Heights City Council), has a long, distinguished record of public service and community involvement. Before he was elected to the Cleveland
Candidate profiles follow: Amanda Armstrong (elected to the Medina Educational Service Center Governing Board) is a 2007 graduate of Cloverleaf Local Schools, seeks to bring new insight to the board. Having formerly led the Medina County Young Democrats at age 16, as well as having served as the High School Coordinator for the Ohio Young Democrats, Amanda is experienced in helping young people voice their concerns. Currently a Junior at The College of Wooster, Amanda is devoted to hearing and communicating the concerns and ideas of students and parents. Kevin Johnson (elected to the Portsmouth City Council Ward 1) brings to the Portsmouth City Council 39 years of experience in government, business and civic involvement. His priorities are to focus in on the nuts and bolts of Council operations,
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December, 2009
Trangender Day of Rememberance
By Georgia W. Dahlberg Crossport Cincinnati Celebrated its 11th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance inNovember. Approximately 50 members of the community gathered at the New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, 4033 Hamilton Ave., Northside to celebrate the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is held each year to reflect the violent death of Rita Hester in 1998 and to remember all other Transgendered victims of violence lost to us throughout the world every year. The Rev. Joe Poynter of the
GLBT News New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church and Jeff Caywood, the HRC Steering Committee Co-Chair welcomed the attendees to the event which was sponsored this year by New Spirit and the Greater Cincinnati Human Rights Campaign. Opening reflections were given by Michael Hollen-bec of the HRC Diversity Committee. A historical perspective was given by myself as Crossport Cincinnati Outreach Director. Paula Ison of the HRC Diversity Committee delivered a memorable message of hope. The song Remember Me was expertly delivered by Soloist Daniel Strasser and accompanied by Maurice Harris. The highpoint of the
evening was moving remarks by Representative Denise Driehaus and her presentation of a meaningful Proclamation by Governor Ted Strickland on this years Day of Remembrance. (See on Page 11.) This was followed by a Litany of Remembrance for the Dead by Jan Bair, Jamie Lee and Amy Stamper. Candles were lit in remembrance and the names of 11 dead in the
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United States and names of 60 others throughout the world were read as well as mention of an additional 48 unknown people murdered for who they were. A reminder of our solidarity as a community was given in the closing remarks by Rev. Joe Poynter. Georgia Dahlberg, [email protected]
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Ray Cook, founder of the Cincinnati Share-A-Bear Foundation gave Certificates of Appreciation to GLBT News Magazine and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center during the November Coalition Meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Worley Rodehaver, publisher of GLBT News; Cook; and Michael X.Chanak and John Maddux representing the center.
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Heights City Council, Mark held a series of civic and political positions in various parts of the nation. Eric Resnick (elected to the
Canton City School Board) is best known around the Ohio LGBT community as a staff reporter for the Gay Peoples Chronicle. He is a lifelong resident of Canton and a
product of the Canton City Schools, having graduated Timken High School in 1981 before heading to the University of Akron to study Special Education. Carol Fey (elected to the Bexley City School Board) has 16 years of involvement with Bexley Schools, from elementary to high school. She served as School Board liaison for the Cassingham Elementary School PTO for several years, then became vice president, and president of that PTO for 2004-05; she served as president of the Bexley Middle School PTO for 2005-06. Sandra Kurt (elected to the Akron City Council Ward 8) a long-time engineer with a major local corporation and community advocate, will fight to ensure Akron prospers during these tough times, so that Akron remains a place where our children want to extend their roots. Judge Jerry Larson (elected to the Akron Municipal Court) is committed to the future of our com-munity.
A graduate of Fire-stone High School and The University of Akron, he has also been involved in several community organizations such as Board of Trustees for the Community AIDS Network, the Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Committee, he was a MADD Red Ribbon Award Winner and is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Jim Sands (elected to the Athens City Council) has a long history of service to the community. He has been an active member of Project Plant, a past chair of the board of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of the Athens A.M. Rotary Club and currently its president, he is president of the Athens Foundation Board of Directors, vice president of the board of directors of the Dairy Barn southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, a past member of the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals, a member of the advisory board for the Horticulture Program at TriCounty
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Holiday Concert Dinner
The Queen City Rainbow Band (QCRB) presents a fresh, new holiday concert experience! On Sunday, December 13 at 5:30 when concertgoers will be treated to a family-style dinner while they listen to holiday music by the Rainbow Concert and Jazz bands at Grace Episcopal Church (2nd Floor Banquet Room) 5501 Hamilton Avenue in College Hill. Dinner with a Concert tickets are available online from www.qcrb.org, and are priced a sliding scale at $10 or $20. Dining while enjoying a concert by candlelight sounded like such a fun idea. We think our tickets will be selling fast! mentions Jill Karner, event coordinator and
Tuesday Night Lesbian Group
For nearly 20 years a weekly Tuesday nite Lesbian coming out support group has been going strong. The group has been a safe place for women to evolve in their coming process or be supported in their significant relationships with other women. They meet weekly in Northside, have a website and are listed on the Cincinnati Gay Yellow Pages. They want ALL Cincinnati lesbian women to know that they are still here and welcome newcomers. The group not only holds the weekly support group, but
GLBT News president of the QCRB. In the holiday spirit, the Rainbow Band will be splitting proceeds from the concert dinner with Grace Episcopal Church. The band has rehearsed at the College Hill church for more than five years and is happy to help the church by coordinating the Holiday Dinner. Tom Mitchell, QCRB music director, mentions a distinctive musical highlight, December 13th our concert date is the third night of Hanukkah. We are performing a delightful, challenging new title, The Eighth Candle in respect of that. Mannheim Steamrollers Fresh Aire Christmas will also be performed, along with many more terrific interpretations of holiday tunes by both the Concert and Jazz Bands. For details about seating, also plan frequent social outings.
menu and tickets, visit the Rainbow Band web site, www.qcrb.org, or call 513-5599987. The Queen City Rainbow Band is ending its eighth season as a greater Cincinnati-based Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and allied
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organization created to promote unity, generate pride and provide education through music and visual performance. Musicians and volunteers are welcome to get in touch and join the band anytime.
GLBT people seem to be in good company here.
Jews, Gays targets of hate
According to the latest FBI stats, Gay men and Jews are more likely to be targeted in Cincinnati Tues Nite reported hate crimes than any Womens Group, Carla other group, per capita. (This McAlevy, Facilitator 513information should be taken 532-0971 as preliminary, because hate www.CincinnatiTNG.weebly.com crimes are not consistently reported as such.) Of the 9,691 reported hate Motherfrom Page 8 crime victims and survivors, 1,145 were targeted for Thank you to those who being Jewish. This means that also served along side the last year, an average Jewish Mother at the Center: Rusty person in the United States Lockett, Teresa Shepherd, had a one in 5,990 chance of Adam Reilly, Michael Hollenbeck, Jessica Fogle and being the victim or survivor of a reported hate crime. John Maddux. Approximately 981 victims or May the Porcine Pride survivors were identified as Goddess guide all us in Gay men, and another 466 making the best decisions in identified as Gay or Lesbian the year ahead for the Center and the communities it serves. without a specified gender.
(198 were specifically identified as Lesbian.) If we assume that half of the non-gender-specified victims of homophobic violence were male (which seems conservative given the ratio of Gay male victims and survivors vs. Lesbian victims and survivors), then we arrive at a figure of 1,214 reported Gay male victims or survivors. If we rely on the traditional estimate of two million Gay men in the U.S. population, then an average Gay man had a one in 1,647 chance of being targeted in a reported hate crime last yearhigher than any other identifiable group. But any information regarding the vulnerability of Gay men to hate crimes should come with asterisks: Hate crimes are underreported.
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Community Resources And people we know!
Guide to GLBT Resources in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Dayton Lesbian & Gay Community Center- 937-274-1776, www.daytonlgbtcenter.com
STOP AIDS, Cincinnati (AVOC)513-421-2437, www.avoc.org AIDS Volunteers of N. Kentucky (AVNK)513-483-5757 Caracole Inc.513-761-1480, www.caracole.org Cincinnati Health Department (free/anonymous HIV testing); 3101 Burnet Ave.513-357-7350 Commonality HIV+ Support Group513-421-2437 FACE (For AIDS Children Everywhere)513-584-3571 INDY! Project (Im Not Dead Yet)513-343-9999 Men of Color Outreach at Urban League513-487-6520 Men in Touch HIV Discussion Group513-421-2437, www.avoc.org Minority AIDS Network of Ohio937-684-4661 Northern Kentucky Health Department- (free/anonymous HIV testing), 859-578-7660, www.nkyhealth.org Ohio AIDS Hotline800-332-2437 Planned Parenthood of Cincinnati, 2314 Auburn Avenue513-281-6484
Alternating Currents GLBT Radio Program, Saturdays 3-5 p.m. on WAIF88.35 FM513-241-7003 Everywoman Radio Program, Saturdays 1-3 p.m. on WAIF- 88.35 FM, Greater Cincinnati GLBT News; www.greatercincinnatiglbtnews.com
AIDS SERVICES
ADVOCACY & EDUCATIONAL GROUPS
Bridges for a Just Community513-381-4660, www.bridgescincinnati.org Center for Peace Education,103 Taft Road513-221-4863 Cincinnati GLBT Coalition-513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com Cincinnati PRIDE Committee513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) of Cincinnati 859-468-5659, www.glsencincinnati.org Martha Kidd Foundation513-738-1971 Ohio Lesbian Archives513-256-7695, [email protected], www.geocities.com/ ohiolesbianarchives/ PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) of Cincinnati513-721-7900, www.pflagcinci.org
HOTLINES
24X7 Cincinnati GLBT Automated Hotline513-591-0222 National Gay/Lesbian Hotline800-843-4564
MEDIA
MUSIC, THEATER & ARTS GROUPS
Cincinnati Mens Chorus513-542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati (ETC), 1127 Vine Street 513-421-3555, www.cincyetc.com Know Theatre Tribe, 1120 Jackson Street513-300-KNOW, www.knowtheatre.com MUSECincinnatis Womens Choir513-221-1118, www.musechoir.org Ovation Theatre Company513-621-2787, www.cincinnatiovation.com Queen City Rainbow Band513-559-9987 or 859-331-5339, www.qcrb.org TriState Womonfest, www.tristatewomonfest.com Wens Way Productions, www.womenswayonline.org Women Out Front, www.womenoutfront.com
ONLINE RESOURCES
Rainbow Cincinnati website, www.gaycincinnati.com Out in Cincinnati website, www.outincincinnati.com Gayellow Pages, www.gayellowpages.com Greater Cincinnati GLBT News, www.greatercincinnatiglbtnews.com
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL GROUPS
1/10@Fifth Third (GLBT employes at Fifth Third Bank) 513-534-3921 GABLE (GLBT Employees at Proctor & Gamble)513-983-6858 GALEN (GLBT Employees of Comair Airlines)513-227-1670 Gay Chamber of Commerce (QCCA)513-723-5073, www.qccainc.com Sage Investment Club859-485-7585
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati, 4119 Hamilton Ave.513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com
Greater Cincinnatis ONLY GLBT Public Affairs Radio Program Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m. on WAIF 88.3 FM In January on WVQC.org
Programmers: Cheryl Eagleson, Producer; Bruce Preston, Maurice Harris, Jamie Royce, Emily Joy.
POLITICAL GROUPS
Equality Cincinnati513-591-FAIR, www.equalitycincinnati.org Equality Northern Kentucky859-814-1975, www.equalitynky.org Equality Ohio, 50 W. Broad St. Ste. 1970, Columbus, OH 43215, [email protected], www.equalityohio.org Human Rights Campaign (HRC), www.hrc.org/cincinnati , [email protected] Log Cabin Republicans of Cincinnati513-321-5997 Ohio Citizen Action, 513-221-2100
RELIGIOUS GROUPS & CHURCHES/TEMPLES
Beacon of Life Spiritual Center, 5701 Murray Avenue513-218-2128, www.beaconoflife.org Buddhist Dharma Center, 15 Moline.513-541-1650, www.cincinnatidharma.org Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave.513-861-4437, www.calvaryclifton.org Church of Our Saviour (Episcopal), 65 E. Hollister513-241-1870, www.churchofoursaviourcincinnati.org Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave. 513-961-2998, www.cliftonumc.com Commuity Friends Quaker Meeting, 3960 Winding Way513-861-4353 Dignity of Cincinnati (GLBT Catholics)513-557-2111, First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, 526 Linton St. at Reading Road513-281-1564, www.firstuu.com Garden Park Unity Church, 3581 West Galbraith Rd.513-385-8889 The Gathering513-502-7535, www.thegathering-church.com Gay Interfaith Clergy Group859-441-649Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave.513-541-2415, www.gracecollegehill.org
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From Page 14 Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church, 2710 Newtown Road513-231-8634, www.huuc.net Integrity of Cincinnati (GLBT Episcopalians)513-648-0790, www.geocities.com/integritygc/ Jewish Family Service513-469-1188, www.jfscinti.org Keshet (GLBT Jewish Group)513-791-1330 Madison Avenue Christian Church, 1530 Madison, Covington, KY 859-261-0226, www.mchurch.com Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church,103 Taft Rd.513-281-5945, www.mtauburnpresby.org New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 4033 Hamilton Avenue513-661-6464, www.newspiritmcc.com New Thought Unity Center, 1401 East McMillan513-961-2527, www.ntunity.org Northern Hills Fellowship (Unitarian Universalist), 460 Fleming Rd, 513-931-6651, www.uunhf.org Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields Ertel Road513-931-6038, www.nhs-cba.org Our Lady of Peace Catholic Mission, 1959 Anderson Ferry Rd.513-451-7952 Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road513-891-9900 Soulforce of the Tristate (Kentucky-Ohio-Indiana)859-630-7789, www.soulforce.org St. Johns Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue513-961-1938, www.stjohnsuu.org St. John United Church of Christ, 520 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 859-261-2066, www.stjohnchurch.net St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 7 Court Place, Newport, KY 859-581-7610, [email protected] St. Peters United Church of Christ, 6120 Ridge Avenue513-631-8569 Temple Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Maderia Road513-985-0400, www.bethadam.org Trinity Episcopal Church, 16 East 4th Street in Covington, Kentucky859-431-1786 Truth & Destiny Covenant Ministries, 4663 Kirby Road, 513-541-5052 Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike513-761-3555 Wise Temple, 8929 Ridge Avenue in Amberly513-793-2556, www.wisetemple.org
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SOCIAL GROUPS
Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity, www.dlp.org/betagamma ChicOut513-321-1025, www.chicout.com Cincinnati River Bears513-470-0733, www.riverbears.com Fightclub Ohio: Group for younger kinksters in Cincinnati/Dayton/NKY area, www.fightclubohio.org Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court859-581-2716, www.isqccbe.org Mens Group, Community Center4119 Hamilton Ave.513-591-0200, www.glbtcentercincinnati.com MidStates Leather Association513-281-7340, www.midstatesleather.com Rivertown Wranglers Country Dancing513-533-3872 Tristate Primetimers513-956-4398, primetimersww.org/tristate Women Out Front Social Groupwww.womenoutfront.com
SPORTS GROUPS
Cincinnati Frontrunners513-621-6363, www.frontrunners.org Cincinnati Alternative Volleyball League, www.cavaleague.com Queers n Gears Bicycling Club, [email protected] Cincinnati Pink Pistols, [email protected] River City Softball League, [email protected] TriState Alternative Bowling League513-281-0300, [email protected], www.BowlOnSundays..com
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UNIVERSITY GROUPS
Candace Gingrich
Rusty Lockett
Rev. Sharon Dittmar
Henry Knox
Spectrum Alliance at Miami University513-529-3823, www.orgs.muohio.edu/spectrum 1809 GLBT Alumni of Miami University, www.1809lgbtalumni.org University of Cincinnati Alliance (UC) (social group), www.outoncampus.org GenderBloc at UC, www.genderbloc.org Northern Kentucky University Common Ground859-572-5218 University of Dayton Student Allies,www.studentallies.com Wright State University Lambda Union937-755-5565
TRANSGENDER GROUPS
Cincy Boyz FTM Support Group, [email protected] Crossport513-919-4850, www.transgender.org/crossprt/ Transsexual Support Group, [email protected]
YOUTH GROUPS & RESOURCES
Matthew Stuckey
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) of Cincinnati 859-468-5659, www.glsencincinnati.org National Gay/Lesbian Youth Hotline800-347-8336 Your Forefront513-322-1030, www.yfnow.org
Local High School Organizations
Cincinnati Country Day School513-561-7298 Lakota East (still in formation) Oak Hills High School Teens 4 Tolerance513-922-2300 Princeton High School513-552-8250 Saint Ursula Academy513-961-3410 x22126 Saint Xavier High School Hands Across the Campus513-761-7815 x410
Brian Kuennemeier
Josh Wagoner
Cameron Tolle
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December, 2009
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