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 When a community is given a label such as “feminist,” “Christian,” “African American,” “gay,” “Muslim,” “queer,” “Hispanic,” or “Texan,” most of us tend to think that everyone who fits within that category carries the same characteristics. Identifying with a particular group can give one a place to stand, a political and social voice along with all the other members of that group, a sometimes powerful, monolithic identity. At the same time, these identities tend to obscure the multiple identities of individuals, individual voices, individual truths, and individual politics...
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Orlando Screening of "Pageant"  February 8 at 7:00 pm Joy Metropolitan Community Church 2351 S. Ferncreek Avenue, Orlando http://www.joymcc.com/main.asp Pageant takes you behind the scenes as 52 ordinary gentlemen go to extraordinary lengths in order to be crowned the 34th Miss Gay America®. This contest is about the art of illusion, so hormones and surgical body enhancements are forbidden. The movie follows 5 of the most talented and beautiful female impersonators as they prepare to dominate in this underground competition. One of the five impersonators is Orlando's own Chantel Reshae (Robert Martin). Hear from the participants as well as from those in their entourage: husbands, mothers, sons, and little brothers. Pageant features stunning musical numbers, while diving into the heart and soul of this make-believe world: the men behind the make up. Everybody has a dream; these contestants are making theirs a reality. There will be a question and answer session after the screening featuring Chantel Reshae. Hear Chantel's story and ask her any questions you may have about her participation in the Pageant. |
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"Queer" is a word that can unify or polarize our community. Many older LGBT folks find the word offensive since it was used against them with tremendous negative connotations when they were first coming out. Younger LGBT people find it liberating and use the word to refer to themselves in conversation. We are curious what you think about the word "queer"? If you have an opinion on the word -- positive or negative -- send your thoughts to
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. We will compile your comments and put them on a page of the website. After you see some comments you may want to respond or react. All comments will be screened and, if necessary, edited. Let us know what you think. For additional information on the history of the word "queer", click here. USF Class in "Queer Theory" Riles Conservative GroupRead the story in the St. Petersburg Times by clicking here. |
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