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Life & Events > Gay Pride Month 2021 Part 2
 

Gay Pride Month 2021 Part 2



1) "Gay Like Me" by Richie Jackson--one of the best books--if not THE best--about gay life for Gay & non-Gay people--he is open, honest and even though it says, "A Father Writes to His Son" it is if he is writing directly to you whether father, mother, a relative of any kind, man, woman, knowledgable of Gay life and People or know nothing of them or only know what politicians and religious 'leaders' preach!
Over the years I have donated to many Gay causes and these are just 3 of them!

2) The Hetrick-Martin Institute "The Hetrick-Martin Institute is a New York City-based non-profit organization devoted to serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning youth between the ages of 13 and 24, and their families."
I learned very early that instead of giving a lot of money to one organization--which is nice--all organizations need/can use funds small or large. I never failed to send this Institute something over the years!

3) Gay Games IV "The Gay Games is a worldwide sport and cultural event that promotes acceptance of sexual diversity, featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athletes, artists and other individuals." The athletes need a venue wherever they may travel and donations of all sizes help pay for that, obviously very much needed. In 2022 they will take place in Hong Kong and I am curious as to how they will handle the transgender athletes, hopefully doing the right thing!

4) The Celluloid Closet "The Celluloid Closet is a 1996 American documentary film directed and written by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. The film is based on the 1981 (revised 1987) book of the same name written by Vito Russo." From the first time I read the book I thought it was the perfect gift to give to anyone interested in movies and/or Gay life. As soon as I read they were making a movie of the book I had to help them get it made. All involved did an excellent job and the movie should be seen! (By the way, the 'Dr.' Goodkin was misinterpreted by someone seeing Martin D. on the donation!!!)

The first 2 quotes #2 & #3 are from wikipedia and #4 from bing.

posted on June 7, 2021 3:26 PM ()

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