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FOF #1313 – Thank You Bayard Rustin

FOF #1313 – Thank You Bayard Rustin

Today we salute one of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement, a fabulous gay black man named Bayard Rustin- the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Sadly, Rustin is largely ignored in the history of equality in this country because of his sexuality, so today we also remember the importance of his influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his desire for non-violent protest.

Posted in: Podcast, Politics & Activism 1 year ago 5
VIDEO: Bayard Rustin, Unsung Hero

VIDEO: Bayard Rustin, Unsung Hero

A colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s and the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, Bayard Rustin rarely gets a mention in the history books because he was openly gay, something for which…

Posted in: Embed, People, Politics & Activism, Videos 1 year ago 0
Censored From HuffPo / Chicago:  ”Who Cares Who Wins the Elections”

Censored From HuffPo / Chicago: ”Who Cares Who Wins the Elections”

As a regular blogger on the Huffington Post / Chicago’s website, I recently encountered a situation which I believe is censorship for failing to have a proper “line” on next Tuesday’s elections. As allies of…

Posted in: Politics & Activism 2 years ago 5
TN State Representative Phil Roe Reponds to Enda.

TN State Representative Phil Roe Reponds to Enda.

Okay…so here’s the thing – I’m not typically a political person at all…but I’m becoming more involved lately. I’ve also started adorning my “activist shoes” so to speak when it comes to raising awareness about…

Posted in: People, Politics & Activism 2 years ago 0
West Suburban Anti-Gay Group’s Website  Labeled a “Hate Group” by Southern Poverty Law Center

West Suburban Anti-Gay Group’s Website Labeled a “Hate Group” by Southern Poverty Law Center

After years of vilifying gays as disease-prone and child molesters, the website of the Naperville-based anti-gay organization Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) recently became listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law…

Posted in: Politics & Activism 2 years ago 22
Mrs. Betty Powers: Less is Mormon!

Mrs. Betty Powers: Less is Mormon!

Deven Green as America’s Best Christian, Mrs. Betty Bowers, calls out Mormons and schools all Americans on the unconstitutional craze of doling out civil rights by popular vote.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Politics & Activism, video 3 years ago 2
FOF #1076 – The Legendary Gaye Adegbalola

FOF #1076 – The Legendary Gaye Adegbalola

Blues musician Gaye Adegbalola plays in our studio her greatest hits. She’s wrapping up her farewell tour with her band Saffire, talking about her work in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, what drives her passion in music and why fighting shame is so critical for gay liberation.

Posted in: Live Music Sessions, Podcast 3 years ago 5
FOF #882 – Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8

FOF #882 – Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8

How do you stop the hate in 2008? The recent passing of Proposition 8, a California State ballot aimed to take away the State’s ability to issue same-sex marriage licenses is raising questions on the…

Posted in: Podcast 4 years ago 19