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Blog Entries by Waymon Hudson from 06/2012

Looking Beyond the 'Generation Gap': A Personal Story of Acceptance

| Posted 06.21.2012 | Gay Voices
Read More: Older People LGBT Acceptance, Lgbt Acceptance, Straight Allies, LGBT Family Acceptance, Gay Voices News

News of hate crimes, political losses, bullying, and continued struggles can overshadow the impact living our lives openly can have. But sometimes there are quiet little moments, a hand on the shoulder or whispered words of love and support, that remind us why we fight on.

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Pride, Politics, and Liberation: Pride Isn't Just About Parades

| Posted 06.22.2012 | Gay Voices
Read More: Gay Rights, LGBT Rights, Gay Pride, Gay Pride Parade, Pride 2012, LGBT Equality, Gay Liberation, Lgbt Pride Parades, Lgbt Pride Parade, LGBT Pride, Gay Pride Parades, Queer Liberation, Gay Voices News

Now more than ever, LGBT Pride celebrations need be something more. We need to put the politics back in Pride. We need to be asking people to not only celebrate our community but educate and agitate, as well.

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Report Focuses on Needs of Chicago's LGBT Community

| Posted 06.28.2012 | Chicago
Read More: Lgbt, Gay Rights, LGBT Issues, LGBT Community, Chicago, Morten Group, Chicago News, Lgbt Chicago, Gay, Health Care, Chicago Impact, Lgbt Illinois, Gay Issues, Chicago News

An assessment on the needs of Chicagoland's LGBT Community, the first of its kind in nearly 10 years, has just been released. Among key findings, healthcare was the top concern, showing that we have to look at our lives in a holistic matter.

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State Rep. Greg Harris Talks Illinois LGBT Politics With Gay Chicago TV

| Posted 06.29.2012 | Chicago
Read More: Gay Rights, Greg Harris, State Rep. Greg Harris, Gay Marriage, Marriage Equality, Civil Rights, Illinois Marriage Equality, Lgbt Voters, Elections 2012, LGBT Rights, Lgbt Chicago, LGBT Equality, Chicago News

One of the most important things when it comes to making progress for LGBT rights, and perhaps one of the things least talked about in the movement, is getting out the vote.

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