The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will be hosting "A House Party to Benefit the Human Rights Campaign" for PFLAG-KC members:
April 17th, 2004 at 3:00 pm
Sharps 63rd Street Grill
128 West 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO
RSVP to PFLAG-KC President Jamie Lee if you plan on attending.
HRC asks that you please bring a contribution to support them.
Saturday, April 10, 2004
KU's Pride Week
The following events are part of KU's Pride Week. All events are free and open to the public.
Monday April 12th
Rep. Sabrina Sojourner Lecture 7:30-Pam in Woodruff Aud. Kansas Union
She's faced it all: Racism, sexism, and homophobia as the first African American lesbian elected to the US Congress. Come hear her lecture on human rights and domestic policy
Tuesday April 13th
Queer Movie Night: Featuring Soldier's Girl 8-10pm in the Big 12 Room Kansas Union
The story of Barry Winchel, a GI murdered after having a relationship with a transgender entertainer. FREE POPCORN!
Wednesday April 14th
Brown Bag Diversity Series Presents a Sean Barker Lecture -- Representing the Queer: A Consideration of Politics and Visual Culture
Noon-1pm at the Multicultural Resources Building on the KU Campus
Thursday April 15th
Religion and Oppression Panel Discussion 2:30-4pm in Alderson Auditorium Kansas Union
a discussion on how the Bible has historically been used to oppress different groups of people including African Americans, women, homosexuals, and Jews.
Internalized Homophobia Workshop with Dr. Joe Kort
7-9:30pm in the Centennial Room of the Kansas Union
an Adjunct Professor of Gay and Lesbian Studies at Wayne State University and psychotherapist helps with issues that occur even after the coming out process
Friday April 16th
11th Annual Brown Bag Drag Show hosted by Robin Banks and Balerie Dolls and featuring some of Kansas' finest Queens
Noon-2 at the Kansas Union Plaza
Saturday April 17th
Pride March and Rally
1pm meet at South Park and march down Massachusetts St. to Watson Park where we can Rally and partake of Jimmy Johns sandwhiches
Queer Comedy and Theatre night
Alderson Auditorium Kansas Union -- 7:30-9:30
Featuring KU playwrights and stand up comedy
Update: Here's the event's web page. Pride Week 2004
Monday April 12th
Rep. Sabrina Sojourner Lecture 7:30-Pam in Woodruff Aud. Kansas Union
She's faced it all: Racism, sexism, and homophobia as the first African American lesbian elected to the US Congress. Come hear her lecture on human rights and domestic policy
Tuesday April 13th
Queer Movie Night: Featuring Soldier's Girl 8-10pm in the Big 12 Room Kansas Union
The story of Barry Winchel, a GI murdered after having a relationship with a transgender entertainer. FREE POPCORN!
Wednesday April 14th
Brown Bag Diversity Series Presents a Sean Barker Lecture -- Representing the Queer: A Consideration of Politics and Visual Culture
Noon-1pm at the Multicultural Resources Building on the KU Campus
Thursday April 15th
Religion and Oppression Panel Discussion 2:30-4pm in Alderson Auditorium Kansas Union
a discussion on how the Bible has historically been used to oppress different groups of people including African Americans, women, homosexuals, and Jews.
Internalized Homophobia Workshop with Dr. Joe Kort
7-9:30pm in the Centennial Room of the Kansas Union
an Adjunct Professor of Gay and Lesbian Studies at Wayne State University and psychotherapist helps with issues that occur even after the coming out process
Friday April 16th
11th Annual Brown Bag Drag Show hosted by Robin Banks and Balerie Dolls and featuring some of Kansas' finest Queens
Noon-2 at the Kansas Union Plaza
Saturday April 17th
Pride March and Rally
1pm meet at South Park and march down Massachusetts St. to Watson Park where we can Rally and partake of Jimmy Johns sandwhiches
Queer Comedy and Theatre night
Alderson Auditorium Kansas Union -- 7:30-9:30
Featuring KU playwrights and stand up comedy
Update: Here's the event's web page. Pride Week 2004
New Survey Shows Stigma Against Gays Is Fading
Stigma against gays fading, survey finds
"as gays and lesbians have become more open, heterosexuals in return have become more open toward them"
Update: Here's an article with more info about the survey.
"as gays and lesbians have become more open, heterosexuals in return have become more open toward them"
Update: Here's an article with more info about the survey.
USA Today Poll
There's a poll on USA Today's website on the gay marriage constitutional amendment.
Should the U.S. pass a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage?
Should the U.S. pass a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage?
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Monday, April 05, 2004
50-State Rundown On Gay Marriage Laws
The Kansas City infoZine has a 50-State Rundown On Gay Marriage Laws.
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Missouri House Passes Anti-Gay Amendment
A proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would ban same-sex unions passed the House on Wednesday.
There are articles about it on 365gay.com and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's site.
There are articles about it on 365gay.com and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's site.
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