2007 Dallas Gay Pride
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No gay pride at protest
There were dozens of banners, demanding everything from an end to racial profiling to free chocolate and tampons, but a common theme running through the protesters was against government control over their lives and rights.
There was not, however, any protesters present to highlight issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).
Nor was there any representation from the main political parties, though this is little surprise as merely talking to Brian Haw has been seen in the past as problematic for Westminster types.
The only political party represented was the Monster Raving Loony party.
Protest organisations such as Greenpeace were represented, with both serious and satirical protesters present.
In light of the serious protesters that made up the majority it is surprising that no LGBT protesters were present.
MN Soul Essence celebrates African American GLBT pride
The 2006 Minnesota Soul Essence celebration of the African American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community was held August 11-14.
The opening ceremony was held on Friday, August 11, at the Hyatt in downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. It was an upscale, elegant affair featuring live entertainment and soul food. T. Mychael Rambo emceed, and the entertainment included various local musical talents Kevin Jackson and Margeaux Davis.
Throughout the night along with the sound of the music could be heard the occasional clink of dinnerware and the constant murmur of old friends coming together; however, within a few moments of spoken word artist Kevin Moore taking the stage, all conversation came to a halt. His thought-provoking words and eloquent presentation demanded and received the audiences undivided attention.
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