Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters: Apr 2, 2010

No negative portrayals today - only a spotlight on one of my idols/heroes, the late Sylvester James.

For an in depth look at Sylvester's life, go here for the Black History Month spotlight I posted on him.

But to enjoy his music of his television appearances, check out any of the clips below. Sylvester was way ahead of the pack on talent, style, and pride. In the 70s where it was difficult for lgbts to stand up for themselves (to say nothing of lgbts of color), Sylvester was THE MAN. By the way he carried himself, he unashamedly said, "This is me. This is who I am not for your pity or laughter but because I am a child of God blessed with His gifts."

We need more black folks like Sylvester.

The following is favorite clip - Sylvester on American Bandstand with his back up singers Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes who were known then as Two Tons of Fun. We all know them as the Weather Girls, singers of the anthem "It's Raining Men." Rhodes passed years later but Wash continued to persevere, singing on the hits "Everybody Sweat," "Everybody, Everybody," and "Strike It Up":

Molotov Mitchell Responds To HuffPo (Sort Of) -- And Still Can't Stop Misleading - A supporter of the Ugandan anti-gay bill spouts discredited Paul Cameron statistics. Why oh why am I not suprised?

Houston Mayor Annise Parker Issued Sweeping Non-Discrimination Order This Week - Just the thing to get the religious right upset. And I thought today was going to be a bad day.

Census Form Question Stirs Controversy - And you just know it's about us lgbts.

Gay marriage issue affects Calif. GOP Senate race - Where is Maggie Gallagher and the National Organization of Marriage getting all of this money?

Expert: Donohue's claim that most abusive priests are gay is "unwarranted" - Ignore Bill Donohue's lying rhetoric my #!$

Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

Friday, April 02, 2010

Know Your LGBT History - Sylvester

Ugandan anti-gay bill supporter spouts discredited Paul Cameron data and other Friday midday news briefs

High schoolers use the power of love to chase away hate group