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motherhood. Page 14
Books: Yolo Akili’s poetry transcends
that Nudge was an ordinary pet
sexual identity. Page 16 dog which had been desexed to
become a gay dog.”
POP QUIZ
Music: DJ Mike Pope brings the beats
BY THE NUMBERS
WITH JZ
to the South. Page 17 — The owners of Adelaide’s Thai Spice, telling South
Australia’s Equal Opportunity Tribunal why they
Sports: Atlanta Beat readies for refused to let a blind man and his guide dog enter.
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inaugural season. Page 18 Maximum number of heterosexual players The staff apparently misunderstood “guide dog”
Events: Stage icons raise funds for allowed on teams in the North American Gay for “gay dog.” They will pay a fine for disability
Amateur Athletic Alliance discrimination. (Agence France Press, April 24)
local theaters, Anthony Williams’ on
a new runway. Page 19
COMMUNITY
$75,000
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Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence pray for
Atlanta. Page 21 Damages requested by three bisexual players
Milestones: Joan Sherwood & suing the Gay Softball World Series for
Debbie Fraker. Page 21 disqualifying them in 2008 as “non gay”
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outstanding moms. Page 22
Georgia spotlight: MEGA Family Project,
First City Network. Page 23 “My take on homosexual, hetero-
CHERI CHURCH
U.S. House co-sponsors for the
CALENDAR sexual, transgender relationships,
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COURTS
one of Harold’s bank accounts to pay for his
Elderly Calif. gay man sues care,” states NCLR in a press release.
over separation from partner The county then auctioned off the items in
Greene’s and Scull’s home and had Greene
The National Center for Lesbian Rights involuntarily admitted into a separate nursing
is suing Sonoma County, Calif., on behalf of home from Scull, the suit alleges.
an elderly gay man who alleges the county Scull died three months after being admit-
separated him and his partner of 20 years ted into the hospital.
after his partner injured himself. His partner The attorney representing Sonoma County
later died. officials in the suit, set to go to trial July 16
Clay Greene, 78, represented by NCLR, in the Superior Court for the County of Sono-
says in his civil lawsuit that after his partner, ma, told the New York Times on April 27 that
Harold Scull, 88, injured himself after fall- county officials acted the way they did because
ing down some stairs two years ago, Sonoma they believed Greene had abused Scull.
County officials admitted him into a hospital In an email response to the New York
and denied Greene visitation privileges even Times asking about Spaulding’s comments,
though the couple had legal documents nam- Shannon Minter, legal director for NCLR,
ing each as the other’s spouse, according the said the domestic violence charge resulted
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. from “unsubstantiated suspicions and allega-
“Outrageously, the county represented tions that the county never followed up on,
to the judge that Clay was merely Harold’s because there was no evidence of abuse.”
‘roommate.’ The court denied their efforts,
but did grant the county limited access to — Dyana Bagby
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EDITORIAL
Editor: Laura Douglas-Brown
lbrown@thegavoice.com
Deputy Editor: Dyana Bagby
dbagby@thegavoice.com Why is there a GA Voice “The short version of The short version of the truth is this: Georgia
Web Manager: Ryan Watkins
rwatkins@thegavoice.com
and a Southern Voice? the truth is this:
Voice has former Southern Voice staff (Laura
Douglas-Brown, Dyana Bagby, Bo Shell, Ryan
Art Director: Bo Shell
Publisher’s Letter
By Chris Cash
Georgia Voice has Watkins, and Tim Boyd) and management
(Douglas-Brown and me) but it does not have
bshell@thegavoice.com
Contributors: Jim Farmer, Shannon Hames,
former Southern Voice the name. The current incarnation of Southern
For those of you who know the history of Voice has … the name.
Shannon Jenkins, Robin Kemp, Ryan Lee, Mike Ritter, Matt
Schafer, Christopher Seely, Steve Warren, Justin Ziegler
Southern Voice, and my role in that history, I apol- staff and management Because six of the seven staff and manag-
ogize for any redundancy here. I also ask every-
one’s forgiveness for talking about the small and
but it does not have ers of Georgia Voice have a history with the old
Southern Voice, people assume Georgia Voice
BUSINESS
Publisher: Christina Cash often boring world of local LGBT publishing. the name. The current is a new version of SoVo. We held a community
There are many topics that could be cov- meeting in December 2009, after Window Me-
ccash@thegavoice.com
Business Manager: Tim Boyd
ered in this space, anything from Prom King incarnation of Southern dia ceased publishing Southern Voice, in which
tboyd@thegavoice.com
Derrick Martin to the president’s recent direc-
tive to hospitals to treat LGBT partners the
Voice has … the name.” the approximately 80 attendees voted to name
our new LGBT media outlet the Georgia Voice.
Sales Executive: Marshall Graham same as heterosexual partners. But there is We then formed a new corporation, The
mgraham@thegavoice.com something in our own living room that obvi- Georgia Voice, LLC, in January; launched our
National Advertising: ously needs to be discussed. fice and a short note saying the newspaper has website at the beginning of March; and put
Rivendell Media, 908-232-2021 You may have seen “Southern Voice” back ceased publication. out our first print edition March 19. We are a
sales@rivendellmedia.com on the street in the last couple of weeks. The Laura and I talked on the phone that after- brand new company that intends to become the
first issue came out on April 17. There is a great noon. We expressed our grief and frustration, “LGBT media outlet of record in Atlanta and
BOARD OF ADVISERS deal of confusion about this with both readers and we cried on each other’s shoulders. Then, throughout the state of Georgia.” That is part of
Richard Eldredge, Sandy Malcolm, and advertisers. Why is there a Georgia Voice we started the discussion that led to the newspa- our mission statement. It’s who we are.
Lynn Pasqualetti, Robert Pullen and a Southern Voice? Which one should I per (or web page) you are reading right now.
All material in the Georgia Voice is protected by federal
read? Which one is better for me as an adver- So, which should you read? Which should
copyright law and may not be reproduced without the written tiser? What’s going on here? Let me be 100 percent clear. Georgia Voice you trust? Which should you spend your pre-
consent of the Georgia Voice. The sexual orientation of adver- is not Southern Voice, we are not the “new” cious advertising dollars with? Well, obviously,
tisers, photographers, writers and cartoonists published here- Here’s the deal. Southern Voice, and we are not owned or man- I think the answer is Georgia Voice. But, also as
in is neither inferred nor implied. The appearance of names The original Southern Voice began publish- aged by any of the people who managed South- obvious, you have to decide.
or pictorial representation does not necessarily indicate the
ing in March 1988, with me at the helm. One ern Voice between August 1997 and the day it Read them both. Go to both websites. Deter-
sexual orientation of that person or persons. We also do not
accept responsibility for claims made by advertisers. year later, in March 1989, I incorporated Ryan closed forever on Nov. 16, 2009. mine what you like and what you don’t — what
Unsolicited editorial material is accepted by the Geor- Publications, Inc., to own and publish Southern So, you might ask, if Southern Voice “closed information you trust and what you don’t. If you
gia Voice, but we do not take responsibility for its return. Voice. I am the founder of the original newspa- down forever,” how is it back on the streets have any question about anything, send me an e-
The editors reserve the right to accept, reject or edit any per and my title throughout the almost 10 years now? It is on the streets because Gaydar Maga- mail or send Laura Douglas-Brown an e-mail.
submission. Guidelines for freelance contributors are avail- I owned SoVo varied from editor to publisher zine, Inc. bought the remaining Atlanta assets And while you’re at it, please tell us what
able upon request.
A single copy of the Georgia Voice is available from au-
and back again. of Window Media, including the rights to the you like about Georgia Voice (or what you
thorized distribution points. Multiple copies are available from In August 1997, Ryan Publications, Inc., name Southern Voice (along, incidentally, with don’t). Suggest a story, a writer, a better what-
the Georgia Voice office only. Call for rates. If you are unable sold Southern Voice to Window Media LLC. the rights to the name David). That corporation ever for our website, or anything else you want
reach a convenient free distribution point, you may receive a Window Media owned Southern Voice and now publishes a newspaper that it has named to see. Send us your birthday, anniversary, job
26-issue mailed subscription for $60 per year. Checks or credit several other publications until Window Media Southern Voice. It can do that, because it owns promotion, etc. for Milestones. Comment on
card orders can be sent to Tim Boyd, tboyd@thegavoice.com closed its doors on Nov. 16, 2009. the name. The owner of Gaydar Magazine, our website and Facebook page. Blog for us.
Postmaster: Send address changes to the Georgia Voice,
1904 Monroe Drive, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30324. The Georgia
Before Ryan Publications sold Southern Inc., was never previously an owner, employee, In short, get your voice out there. After all,
Voice is published every other Friday by The Georgia Voice, Voice in 1997, I hired Laura Douglas-Brown manager, or publisher of Southern Voice. that is the voice that matters.
LLC. Individual subscriptions are $60 per year for 26 issues. as a staff writer. She stayed with SoVo through Southern Voice did not “emerge from bank-
Postage paid at Atlanta, GA, and additional mailing offices. the years and in 2006 she was named editor of ruptcy” as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Chris Cash is the publisher of Georgia Voice.
The editorial positions of the Georgia Voice are expressed the newspaper. Flash forward again to Nov. 16, WSB-TV reported a few weeks ago. Instead, She can be reached at ccash@thegavoice.com.
in editorials and in editor’s notes. Other opinions are those of
2009, when SoVo employees, including Doug- the name Southern Voice was bought, and it is Editor Laura Douglas-Brown can be reached at
the writers and do not necessarily represent the opinion of
the Georgia Voice and its staff.
las-Brown, found the locks changed at their of- being used again. lbrown@thegavoice.com.
To submit a letter or commentary: Letters should be
fewer than 400 words and commentary, for web or print,
SPEAKING OUT
Better to ignore or oppose
‘God Hates Fags’ church?
Re: ‘God Hates Fags’ church coming to At-
lanta” (thegavoice.com, April 21)
I agree we should ignore these hate mon- He says he’s a fierce advocate and he says he
gers, but I feel it’s highly important to support hears us — must be a tin ear then Mr. President,
the people they are protesting — particularly because you sure aren’t acting very fierce!
the students.
I am torn. I seriously think that he is biding
I wish these people would get a life. God his time to do things when he can. The recent
does not hate. Jesus shunned or judged no one. HHS memo seems to be evidence of that to me.
WWJD. He most definitely would not be picket- I am not going to act like the right; I believe
ing and preaching all of this hell and damnation. President Obama when he says he is an ally and
I believe he will fight for us as he can.
Last time they were here the local channels
didn’t cover them; they covered the peaceful
Time is on our side but you have to give
counter protests. I think we need to take the same
Obama a slight break. It’s difficult repairing
approach — not giving their message any cover-
the state of the nation which it took a previous
age while loudly speaking the good Word.
president eight years to f**k up.
Disgraceful for Ga. Senate to Wondering when he is going to start repair-
honor anti-gay Schaefer ing and quit adding to the previous screw ups.
Re: “Georgia Senate honors Nancy
Schaefer” (thegavoice.com, April 20) There are no quick fixes to eight years of
Bush mismanagement. … Before you can do
I’d rather throw a bucket of water on her to life-saving surgery, you have to stop the patient
see if she’d melt! from bleeding. It took eight years to screw this
pooch, it may take two to five at best to fix it
Nice to know they have time to do this when
they are supposed to be dealing with oh, trans- Unfortunately noise is part of the political
portation and the freaking budget. process to enact “change.” Before change can
occur you must first become uncomfortable with
Good God Almighty! Why don’t they just the status quo. … While negotiations towards
go for the gold and honor David Duke. Hitler, the repeal will occur behind closed doors, pub-
and the KKK while they are at it. I could think lic outrage and moderate civil disobedience has
of some others but I’m at a loss for words. always been part of the process. One must ac-
knowledge the role of these “freedom fighters”
This state turns into a disgrace more and and the potential tarnish they may have placed
more every day. on their public records for forwarding a cause.
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roles. She was in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and she was heim: One Song at a Time.” The revue origi- www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
in ‘West Side Story’ and of course ‘Chicago.” nated at New York’s Café Carlyle and was
She was also in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman.’ scheduled for a short run but was extended due ‘A Tony Evening’
Gay men who know musical theater have al- to its popularity. with Elaine Stritch
Saturday, May 1, 7 p.m.
ways known and loved her.” Stritch is a Broadway legend herself, per- Loew’s Hotel Midtown MORE INFO www.theGAVoice.com
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“Chita Rivera: My Broadway,” which she has “Company,” where she belted out the immortal Simon Fashion Bow Wow
404-733-4618 Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
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Jazz” from “Chicago” and “Big Spender” from decades, finally winning a Tony for her one- 404-233-7575, www.simon.com
“Sweet Charity.” woman show “Elaine Stritch at Liberty” after a “A Tony Evening” is the second annual gala
Ticketholders will get a chance to meet Ri- lifetime of lauded performances. She also won to benefit the Alliance and its children’s pro- www.thegavoice.com
vera as well at the event. an Emmy award for a guest appearance on “30 gramming. Tickets are not cheap – individual Our interview with Anthony Williams
Chita Rivera is not the only celebrated diva/ Rock” and was seen as Jane Fonda’s mother in tickets start at $250 – but do include cocktails, a and tour of his Atlanta loft
gay icon coming to Atlanta. Tony winner Elaine “Monster-in-Law.” gourmet dinner, a silent auction and the show.
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Amen, Sisters
Joan Sherwood and Debbie Fraker
celebrated their sixth wedding anniver-
sary and 19 years together on April 19.
They were married in Toronto, Ontario, in
2004 with the Honourable Justice Harvey
Brownstone performing the ceremony.
A mother’s
Quiet support from I wish everyone could
heart
have a mom like mine
an exceptional mom
(plus the real reason Obama was elected) By Laurie Pizzano
GEORGIA SPOTLIGHT
YOU
CAN
First City Network
Despite Atlanta’s reputation as a gay mecca,
MORE INFO
First City Network
PO Box 2442, Savannah, GA 31402
CHANGE
THE
the organization that bills itself as Georgia’s old- 912-236-CITY, www.firstcitynetwork.net
est continuous LGBT group isn’t located in the
state capital. Savannah’s First City Network was a variety of other events like the annual Oyster
WORLD
founded in 1985, and continues to serve the coast- Roast each March.
al city with a wide variety of services. FCN has also served as an incubator of sorts
First City Network serves as a clearing house for other LGBT groups in Savannah. Stand Out
for all things LGBT in the city, with a dynamic Youth has its roots in a youth support group first
website and monthly printed newsletter that con- established by FCN in 1994; Stand Out Youth
nect Savannah residents with everything from Sa- incorporated as a separate group in 2002.
vannah Pride to gay and gay-friendly businesses The Savannah Gay & Lesbian Film Society,
and religious organizations. founded in 2008 under the umbrella of FCN, is THE WORLD’S BEST RESEARCH AND CUTTING
The new Gay & Metropolitan Police Depart- now also becoming a separate non-profit group.
ment Collaborative allows people who have issues “First City Network serves as a forum to share EDGE SCIENCE IS HERE IN ATLANTA.
with the police based on their sexual orientation or strengths ... stimulate personal growth and provide LET’S MAKE HIV A THING OF THE PAST.
gender identity to report the situation through a social activities,” the mission statement says. “We
link on the First City Network website. provide national, state and local information and
First City Network hosts a monthly First Sat- referral services for health care, counseling, edu-
urday Social and Lesbian Potluck, along with cation, advocacy and mutual support.” WE ARE SEEKING MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN BETWEEN
18 AND 45 YEARS OF AGE WHO DO NOT HAVE HIV TO JOIN
at 2 p.m. at Mixx Atlanta, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Suite Piedmont Bark, 501 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA
Monster Dogs, Lindsey Hinkle and Ronnda Cadle.
B, Atlanta, GA 30309. purpledressrun.org 30306, www.piedmontbark.com
Camping and day passes available. Swiftwaters,
830 Swiftwaters Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533,
Dina Jacobs returns to Atlanta for an 8 p.m. show LadyCatcher Productions presents a night of
www.myspace.com/swiftwatersfest
at Bellissima, 560 - B Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA, comedy with comedian Daddy Jane. 7 p.m. at
30306. www.myspace.com/bellissima_lounge My Sisters’ Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA
Saturday, May 1 Saturday, May 1 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
Celebrate the first annual World Fitness Day by Lesbian guitarist Kaki King brings her unique sound
The 23rd annual Atlanta Human working out with Jane Fonda and her celebrity to the Variety Playhouse. 8:30 p.m. at 1099 Euclid Ave. Mondo Homo’s Mondo May Day features queer
Rights Campaign Dinner features friends, including gay favorite Margaret Cho. The NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.variety-playhouse.com punk music from Shitty Candy, Romanenko,
awards for Bravo’s Andy Cohen, state list also features Ludacris, Debbie Allen, Richard Violence Gang, and a dance party with Jeremy
Rep. Simone Bell and Vandy Beth Glenn, Simmons, The Pointer Sisters and more. Tickets Atlanta artist Jon Arge exhibits new works, while DJ Gloff. 4 p.m. at Eyedrum, 290 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 8,
who is suing the General Assembly are $75 to work-out, $25 to watch. Benefits Geor- William Roman spins. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1113 Colquitt Atlanta, GA 30312, www.eyedrum.org
for firing her for being transgender. gia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Preven- Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. facebook.com/argeart
Includes silent auction. VIP reception tion. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. at the Georgia Dome, Monday, May 3
begins at 5 p.m., silent auction at 6 1 Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313, Sunday, May 2 Get a head start on Cinco de Mayo with Cinco de
p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 www.worldfitnessday.org Piedmont Bark presents the 2010 Pet Cotillion, Gayo, a benefit for the AIDS Research Consortium
Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, a benefit for PALS Atlanta, which helps people of Atlanta tonight at Agave. 15 percent of your bill
The Atlanta Bucks, the city’s gay rugby team,
www.atlantahrcdinner.org with HIV and other serious health conditions keep goes to ARCA. 5 – 10 p.m. at Agave, 242 Boulevard,
holds its annual Purple Dress Run to benefit the
their pets. Vote online at www.palsatlanta.org for Atlanta, GA 30312, www.agaverestaurant.com
team and YouthPride. Don your purple dress for
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Tuesday, May 4
LGBT activist Betty Couvertier hosts “Alternative
Perspectives” every Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WRFG,
89.3 FM. www.wrfg.org
Wednesday, May 5
Saturday, May 8
Quick Silver Country Dancers presents a gender- CONTINUED
free Contra Dance, where couples of all gender
combinations enjoy dancing similar to square danc-
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EVENTS
With the sequel film
theme for this
27, “Sex & the City” is the
go, the pop ular event that
month’s PALS Bin
with HIV and
raises funds to help people
ir pets. Doors
other illnesses care for the
es sta rt at 7:45 p.m. at
open at 6:30 p.m., gam
er Rd. , Atlant a, GA 30324,
Jungle, 2115 Faulkn
ubatlanta.com
404-844-8800, www.junglecl
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Tuesday, May 11
The new Atlanta Women’s All About Business Net-
working group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Across The
Street, 688 Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312. For more
information, search for the group on meetup.com
UPCOMING
Monday, May 17
Wednesday, May 12 Atlanta joins in the International Day
Fiesta Positiva features Latin popstar Andres Against Homophobia with a full slate
Cuervo to raise money for Positive Impact’s HIV of speakers scheduled from 6-11 p.m. at
outreach programs to the Latino community. 6-8 Virginia Highland Church, 743 Virginia Ave.
p.m. at the Latin American Association of Atlanta, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306,
2750 Buford Highway,Atlanta, GA 30324, atlantahomophobiaday.blogspot.com
www.positiveimpact-atl.org
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hosts “Gay, Gray & Ready to Play: A Look
at Aging in the LGBT Community.” 7 p.m. at
AID Atlanta, 1605 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA
30309, steven.igarashi@aidatlanta.org
770-457-7659
www.deceasedpetcare.com
INDIVIDUAL PET
CREMATIONS AND BURIALS
“Because Your Pet is a
Member of the Family”