May 19, 2012

KWord Approved: Would Twitter Have Saved Wanda Jean?

I am sitting here extremely overwhelmed right now after watching the documentary  ”The Execution of Wanda Jean”. For those who have never heard or seen it, this is a real life look at how race, sexuality, and mental health are still playing a role in the American justice system . We are introduced to Wanda Jean Allen, an African-American lesbian whose low IQ bordered retardation, who was on death row for murdering her live-in partner Gloria Leathers.

I am so conflicted about this film… this case… this woman… that I am almost at a loss for words. She shot and killed her partner who was leaving her. She had shot and killed another woman who tried to leave before. My black and white mind is telling me that she should die. But once you see the story unfold  you feel your emotions go on a roller coaster ride that still shakes you up well after it is over.

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April 3, 2012

Keep Your Dollar: Give Me Your Ear – 2012 AIDSWalk Miami

Okay so I already told you all that I am going to get my Superlesbian on and walk in the 5K Aids Walk Miami this year. Go me! (… as long as I don’t pass out that is.)

Whether you make it rain (or drizzle) on my goal or not I want you to know some facts that I recently learned about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Florida.

Thanks to Joe from Care Resource  for reminding me of some things I did know and hipping me to some that I didn’t.

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April 2, 2012

Gimme a Dollar! – 24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami

ImageOk so I’m trying to put my money… and my sneakers where my mouth is. On the 22nd I’m going to do a 5K walk/run benefitting Care Resource, a primary medical care provider for the LGBTQ community of South Florida.

This is my first walk/run ever so ummm yeah I’m a bit nervous. That plus the fact that I didn’t readily realize 5K is 3 miles in change when I signed up. (Damn Metric System and Public School Education)…

All the money raised will help provide services to over 9,000 of our friends, family, co-workers and neighbors affected/infected with HIV/AIDS in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This annual fundraiser also serves as a vital vehicle to raise awareness and funds to combat the effect HIV/AIDS continues to have on the South Florida region.

Thank you in advance for joining in the fight with me. Soooo… yeah Give me a Dollar… or 5… yeah let’s say at least 5. *side eye*

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Care Resource.

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April 1, 2012

K Word Approved: Alabama Civil Rights Museum Exhibits Lesbian Photos

I am totally in love with this project. In a time when it is sometimes hard to be a proud Southerner, things like this pop up. This could be anywhere, what a beautiful idea. Next exhibit, Miami???? Atlanta??? A Lezzie Neighborhood Near You….

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March 29, 2012

Label Whores – Black Lesbians’ Obsession with Labels

Femme. Stud. Goldstar. Lipstick. Chapstick. Boi. Soft Stud. Pillow Queen. Touch Me Not. Baby Dyke. Sike a Dike. AG. Aggressive. Butch. Domme. Agressive Femme. Tomboi. Ultrafemme.

Am I missing some? I know there are some regional labels that only two blocks and a corner bar of lesbians know. My question is why? And moreso why is it that Black lesbians seem to be so much more obsessed than “other folks”.

I have a couple of thoughts/theories that have come to me that I want to share. Feel free to tell me your thoughts and I will feel free to ignore you if you come at me crazy (I’m just being honest, you know some of y’all don’t know how to talk to people).

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March 26, 2012

Sinead O’Connor’s Open Letter Regarding the Trayvon Martin Murder

I must admit I was nervous when I heard that yet another celebrity, especially one reknowned for tearing the Pope’s picture in half on network televison, had chosen to speak regarding the Trayvon Martin murder.

But once I read her words my heart became flooded with several emotions, and anxiety was definitely not one. Pride. Pain. Passion.

Yes. Bravo Sinead. Bravo.

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March 21, 2012

K-Word Approved: Trantasia

 As many of you lovebugs know I am obsessed with Latrice Royale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. So when I came across this documentary called “Trantasia” I was all in… that was after I was sure it wasn’t some freaky deeky anime Disney Fantasia porn (don’t act like I am the only one who thought that).

This documentary takes a look at six contenstants in the world’s first ever Most Beautiful Transexual pageant. Released back in 2007, it was definitely a trailblazing effort. Now granted it doesn’t have all the juicy catfighting of Untucked but it does give you the “believe in yourself”, “love yourself”, “be yourself” warm fuzzy feeling that any good LGBT flick must have.

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