http://www.gbmnews.com en-us N/A rbemerson@hotmail.com Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:11:02 CDT 20 http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/1777/1/Noahas-Arc-Star-Featured-at-Nashville-Black-Pride/Page1.html Rodney Chester, who plays Alex on the popular series Noah’s Arc, is slated for an appearance at the opening reception for Nashville, Tennessee’s Black Pride Celebration. The festivities will begin at 8 pm this Friday, October 26th at the Hotel Preston located at 733 Briley Parkway. Chester, along with other local and national celebrities, will be on hand to greet, meet, and mingle. There will also be a special performance by Nashville’s In Harmony Choir. The reception will be followed by the Official Black Pride Party #1 and then the Official Black Pride Party #2. The Official Black Pride Party #3 is slated for Saturday night. Party entertainment will feature 2007-2008 Mr. Esquire, Nigel LeStat, 2007-2008 Ms. Tennessee, and recording artist Too Deep.

It is important to note that this three day celebration is not just about partying.

Saturday will be devoted to many cultural, educational, and spiritual activities. Pastor Ricc Rollins of Tampa Florida will conduct a workshop designed to assist in achieving healthy behavior, spiritual growth and success. A town meeting is being facilitated by Alexander Robinson, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition. Also, several notable authors and poets will be showcasing some of their work before live audiences Saturday afternoon at the Pink Slip Lounge. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to listen to such national and international writers as Tim’M T. West, Leo Shelton, D. Felicia Walker, Dwayne Carter, Melissa Gordon, and others. Also scheduled is a showing of Triple Minority by Amber sharp and an episode (BOO) from DL Chronicles. ]]> no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:44:13 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/1777/1/Noahas-Arc-Star-Featured-at-Nashville-Black-Pride/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/767/1/A-Tribute-to-My-Father--An-Unauthorized-Point-of-View/Page1.html Gospel singer/author John Edmonds pays homage to his father, Ashur Jewel Edmonds.

 My father and I never sat down and had that conversation that begins with, “Daddy, I think I’m gay.”  And honestly, I’m glad that we never did.  As much as I loved my Dad, I would have been very uncomfortable discussing my sex life with him. We didn’t have to have that conversation, but I have no doubts that he knew.  The main reason I know he knew is by the way he treated and accepted my lover of twenty-five years.  During those years, Fred Lowe was embraced as part of the Edmonds family.  He and I were included at every family gathering right along with my brother and his wife.  Plus, Daddy and Mama were guests at our home in Nashville many times.  We were even referred to as a unit – J.B. (my nickname) and Fred or Fred and J.B.  That’s just the way it was:  no questions asked.  We never had to experience that dreaded and agonizing ordeal of explaining why we weren’t married or why we didn’t have girlfriends.]]> no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:22:10 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/767/1/A-Tribute-to-My-Father--An-Unauthorized-Point-of-View/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/553/1/AN-UNAUTHORIZED-POINT-OF-VIEW--Falwell039s-Death---To-Mourn-or-Rejoice/Page1.html The impact of the life and death of Rev. Jerry Falwell

When I saw Evangelist Jerry Falwell’s picture on my computer screen yesterday, I immediately wondered what faux pas he had committed this time. I read the caption below the picture announcing his death, and I was immediately embarrassed by my flippant thoughts.]]> no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Wed, 16 May 2007 22:46:44 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/553/1/AN-UNAUTHORIZED-POINT-OF-VIEW--Falwell039s-Death---To-Mourn-or-Rejoice/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/450/1/Bermuda-Churches-Victorious/Page1.html Gay family cruise cancels Bermuda stop after protests from local churches.

Rosie O’Donnell’s Gay Family Cruise has dropped the Bermuda stop from its July itinerary. The reason for cancellation is to avoid confrontation with possible protestors from Bermuda’s churches. United By Faith, an interfaith organization of churches on the island, is calling the decision “a victory for God”.

Some see it, however, as a complete defeat for Bermuda’s Department of Tourism. Others view this as a “slap in the face” to all human rights. Former Tourism Minister, Renee Webb, sees the incident as “a victory for ignorance using the name of God”.]]> no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:25:17 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/450/1/Bermuda-Churches-Victorious/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/406/1/An-Unauthorized-Point-of-View-Tolerance-of-Intolerance/Page1.html no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:09:51 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/406/1/An-Unauthorized-Point-of-View-Tolerance-of-Intolerance/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/142/1/Clara-Ward---Black-Gay-Men039s-Gospel-Icon/Page1.html no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:37:21 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/142/1/Clara-Ward---Black-Gay-Men039s-Gospel-Icon/Page1.html http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/91/1/SGL-Black-Men-Convene-in-Knoxville/Page1.html no@spam.com (John Edmonds) Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:44:16 CDT http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/91/1/SGL-Black-Men-Convene-in-Knoxville/Page1.html