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“Gay” is not an insult…

January 27, 2014 By Brandon Leave a Comment

For me, being called gay has never been an insult. I don’t worry too much about what people say, as much as what they do. And being somewhat physically aggressive myself, I have (in the past) sometimes welcomed the opportunity to stomp some manners and sense into those who believe themselves on a higher moral ground. But there are other, and better ways, to handle such situations as the video below shows.

Cole Strona from G.J + Iziki + Cole talks with Equality Hawaii’s Mathew Bellhouse-King about being bullied, getting called “gay” and how music can make a difference.

“Gay” is not an insult… from Equality Hawaii on Vimeo.

 

Filed Under: LGBT Equality, LGBT Musicians, LGBT Youth Organizations Tagged With: bullying, coming out, gay teens, gay youth, Homophobia, lgbt organizations

Love Me As I Am – Gay Nonfiction

December 10, 2013 By Brandon Leave a Comment

Love meLove Me As I Am is an anthology of 24 biographies and letters written by gay men as they reflect on the childhood experiences that shaped their lives. These experiences are something which many gay men can relate to. The stories share the common threads of invalidation, being overwhelmed by shame and the painful (but worthwhile) journey to self-acceptance.

All profits gained through sales of the book are donated to Diversity Role Models — a UK charity tackling homophobia through education.

From Amazon. Learn more here.

Love Me As I Am – gay men reflect on their lives from Little Red Shoes on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Gay Nonfiction Tagged With: bullying, charity, coming out, gay authors, gay literature, Homophobia, video

Wake Up Call

November 11, 2013 By Brandon Leave a Comment

Sometimes a wake up call is necessary.

‘WAKE UP CALL’ from Tyler Berget

Filed Under: Brandon's Musings Tagged With: bullying, gay teens, gay youth, Homophobia, lgbt homeless, video

When fear grows fat on homophobia

August 6, 2013 By Brandon Leave a Comment

We often talk about the changing landscape in LGBT issues. A lot has changed, but there’s also quite a bit that hasn’t. One of the hardest things for me when I see injustice based on homophobia is controlling my anger. I have, unfortunately, been a witness to the extremes of homophobia and it is no small feat for me to control myself when it materializes in front of me.

The talk below about fighting with nonviolence, is something I believe in wholeheartedly and I thought I would share it with you..

 

Filed Under: Brandon's Musings Tagged With: bullying, Homophobia, video

Blood is Thicker – LGBT Cinema

June 25, 2013 By Brandon Leave a Comment

When a man’s gay brother is murdered, all his beliefs are tested.

blood is thicker A poignant movie about what happens when a family fractures, when a gay child runs because he feels he has no acceptance at home, and how his murder rips his family apart even further. Blood is Thicker is in production now but you can see the trailer below.   [Read more…] about Blood is Thicker – LGBT Cinema

Filed Under: Queer Film Tagged With: bullying, gay teens, gay youth, Homophobia, lgbt films, video

A Voice for LGBT Country Music Fans

June 16, 2013 By Brandon Leave a Comment

LGBT country music Maybe you’ve heard of Drake Jensen. Maybe not. Maybe, like me, you’ve never been a fan of country music and equated it with rednecks and bigotry. But there are new voices in the country music scene, and there are old voices dispelling the idea that all of country music is anti-LGBT.

I can’t quite remember where I bumped into him on the web, but I had a listen and I was convinced that I need to give country another listen. And maybe I need to stop equating the music with the people who listen to it and claim it as their own rebel yell to ugliness.

Drake’s brand new video (below) told me it was exactly that time. Check it out.

Filed Under: LGBT Musicians Tagged With: bullying, Homophobia, lgbt music, music monday

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