An extraordinary woman, teacher, spouse, mother, and astronaut, Christa McAuliffe lost her life on the space shuttle Challenger’s fatal voyage 25 years ago. Lesbian filmmakers made a documentary about McAuliffe not only because of her leadership, but also because she left a major legacy that still teaches all of us today. The filmmakers interviewed one of her students who told of McAuliffe’s intolerance towards bullies and how she made him feel safe.
We remember that day 25 years ago. I was in kindergarten and remember my principal announcing on the PA that the astronauts lost their lives on the Challenger. Even as a adolescent, I understood how much we lost that day when 7 diverse astronauts fearlessly met their fates and left legacies for us to learn.
Mr. Kato, we promise to continue the fight in your honor and in honor of the many we have lost in the battle for equal rights.
Ugandan activist, David Kato was beaten to death in his home this past week. Hundreds of mourners gathered at his funeral wearing t-shirts with an image of his face. Unfortunately, his funeral drew anti-gay protesters who disrespected Kato’s family, friends, and supporters by shouting homophobic rhetoric.
Our hearts are heavy with this loss. Kato died, but his legacy will continue in the fight for Gays and Lesbians who deserve the freedom to love.
We remember a person who taught and preached about love, justice, and rights for all humanity. Martin Luther King, Jr. is best remembered by the extraordinary presence he made everywhere and still to this day leaves an impact on all our lives.
Young, Latino, Openly Gay student and intern to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords gave an amazing speech at the Tucson Memorial Service. His bravery and actions saved Giffords’ life.
We were excited to attend a beautiful commitment ceremony of our friends in Los Angeles. The weather cleared up for the ceremony at the private Los Angeles Athletic Club. As we entered the third floor we were greeted by many family and friends of the Gay couple. As we entered the opulent, wood paneled rooms, we were amazed by the historic detail of the venue.
When the ceremony commenced, 4 family and friends gave beautiful, heartfelt, speeches each sharing tears of joy and happiness. The grooms dressed in matching brown, well-tailored suits (both of them are good looking, tall, and thin so anything would have looked good on them) exchanged vows and rings each sharing their love and commitment to one another.
We wish them the best and even when its great…it gets even better! The best advice we can give is have fun and make each other laugh, the rest will work itself out.
I was discharged in 7/2010 from the US Army because I told the truth about my sexual orientation and refused to lie about my cherished lover and partner. I do not intend to lie about my identity or family in any portion of my service.
Mr. Kato, we promise to continue the fight in your honor and in honor of the many we have lost in the battle for equal rights.
We were excited to attend a beautiful commitment ceremony of our friends in Los Angeles. The weather cleared up for the ceremony at the private Los Angeles Athletic Club. As we entered the third floor we were greeted by many family and friends of the Gay couple. As we entered the opulent, wood paneled rooms, we were amazed by the historic detail of the venue.
