<![CDATA[GBMNews - Articles - ]]> http://www.gbmnews.com en-us N/A rbemerson@hotmail.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:28:25 CST 20 <![CDATA[Gay Marriage in an era of "Change"]]> http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/3957/1/Gay-Marriage-in-an-era-of-quotChangequot/Page1.html Here it is 2008, the 21st century, the beginning of a new era as America does what many thought was the impossible… electing an African-American as president! Change is afoot!

However, despite the joyous celebration world-wide as Senator Barack Obama prepares to take his place in the White House, the Gay community has reason to be frustrated. As the vote that elected our new president rocks the world, a second vote rocks the gay community. Three states have altered their constitutions to define marriage as, “marriage as a heterosexuals-only institution.”


 
 
State number one: Arizona, where--two years ago-- they rejected just such a constitutional amendment. Arizona had been the first and only state to have such a ban, constitutionally, on marriage equality.

State number two: “In Florida, where the law requires constitutional amendments to win by 60%, a marriage amendment passed with disturbing ease, 62.1% to 37.9%,” according to John Cloud in his article “Why Gay Marriage Was Defeated in California .”

State number three: California, where much emphasis and hope was focused. Yet, now those hopes are dashed as Californians voted against marriage equality.

 
There are many who thought the battle was lost due to financial support-- or the lack thereof; however, money was not the issue. According to John Cloud, “A analysis of the most recent reports from the California Secretary of State, the pro-equality side raised an astonishing $43.6 million, compared with just $29.8 million for those who succeeded in keeping gays from marrying.” So money was not the deciding factor. What was?

Here we are, as I said, in the 21st century, with our new president-elect: an African-American man-- at a time when many still thought it was not possible. And only a few short years ago, Jesse Jackson's and Al Sharpton's speeches rang across the nation. Many people (African--Americans included) stated loud and clear that the country was not ready for a “Black” president. It makes you wonder why not. . .

If you look at the history of Black America going as far back as Willie Lynch, you get your answer.


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]]> no@spam.com (Raymont Anderson) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:45:56 CST http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/3957/1/Gay-Marriage-in-an-era-of-quotChangequot/Page1.html <![CDATA[The 23rd Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo]]> http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/3876/1/The-23rd-Annual-Philadelphia-International-Art-Expo/Page1.html Hear ye hear ye.. !! Artists and art enthusiasts of all ages!

All ye who are artists, aspire to be artists, are closeted artists friends and family of artsist!. . . OK, All of you!!

Time for you to easel on down the road to Philadelphia's Townson University.

What do you mean why?

Well for one thing it's Philly, the city of brotherly love!

Secondly, the location of the event is Temple University

 

Thirdly, and most importantly is The October Gallery of Philadelphia will be hosting the 23rd Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo at Liacouras Center located on North Broad Street on the campus of Temple University November 7, 8 & 9, 2008.
 
 

 

 

   
 
 
Artist and GBM community member G. Allen Meekins would like you to be aware that the Expo will provide you an opportunity to meet and greet the many African American artist who are on hand during the Art Expo such as Charles Bibbs, Annie Lee, Sidney Carter and Larry "Poncho" Brown. The expo will all be host to a myriad of other artistic forms of expression, such as poetry.

Not only will there will be plenty of opportunities for you to meet artists, to view and admire the art, but you will have ample opportunity to support the art community by buying art for self and others. there will also be music art auctions, a health pavilion, a VIP suite, programs for children and various forms of entertainment the entire weekend.

 
 
   
 
 
So as you can see there will be plenty for all to see, hear, and do
So come one, come ALL to the the 23rd Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo. . . Looking forward to seeing you there!

You'll be glad you did!
For more information go to: the October Gallery at www.octobergallery.com/gallery1.htm

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~André Gide

 

 
 

 

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