Archive for August 2008

Outing Madison Ave – LGBT Images in Advertising

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ Michael Wilke spoke at the Center with New York Times Advertising Columnist Stuart Elliott about the current state of LGBT images in advertising. Wilke is the founder of the Commercial Closet Association, an organization that advocates for respectful portrayals of LGBT people in advertising. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

The Right Reverend Gene Robinson Video Highlight

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ The Right Reverend Gene Robinson was elected as the first openly gay, non-celibate Episcopal bishop in 2003. While supported by his congregation in New Hampshire the election has caused controversy and struggle in the Anglican Church worldwide. Robinson visited the Center and discussed his recent book, In the Eye of the Storm. He talked about his civil union with his partner for 21 years, Mark Andrew, and his ongoing effort to encourage LGBT inclusion in the church. A full audio podcast of the evening is available through the link above. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

Out at the Center – August 2008 Edition

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ Hosted by Pandora Scooter, the Center’s half-hour TV show opens with the Right Reverend Gene Robinson discussing his recent book, In the Eye of the Storm, and his efforts to encourage LGBT inclusion in the Anglican church worldwide as the first openly gay, non celibate bishop. Author Terrance Dean talks to the Center’s Clay Cane about his book Hiding in Hip Hop that exposes the underground gay scene of the hip hop music world of the 90s. There are highlights from a parent recruitment forum of the LGBT Foster Care Coalition. The Commercial Closet Association’s Michael Wilke discusses the current state of LGBT images in advertising with New York Times Advertising columnist Stuart Elliott. And the Youth Pride Chorus rocks out at their Visions of Pride concert. Out at the Center is a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

The Right Reverend Gene Robinson Audio Podcast



From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ The Right Reverend Gene Robinson was elected as the first openly gay, non-celibate Episcopal bishop in 2003. While supported by his congregation in New Hampshire the election has caused controversy and struggle in the Anglican Church worldwide. Robinson visited the Center and discussed his recent book, In the Eye of the Storm. He talked about his civil union with his partner for 21 years, Mark Andrew, and his ongoing effort to encourage LGBT inclusion in the church. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

LGBT Prisoners

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ Center Voices, The Sylvia Rivera Law Project and LeGal presented a panel of formerly incarcerated individuals and human rights activists sharing their experiences of being queer and behind bars. www.srlp.org & www.le-gal.org This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

Bears on the Run Extended Version

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out Earlier this year the Bears on the Run tour sponsored by Logo rolled into the Center. We posted an excerpt from the concert on our YouTube channel and it was the credit roll in our May Out at the Center TV show. Producer Robert LaRocca extended those concert highlights for submission in the Vermont Bear Film Festival where it screened in August. Here is the extended version and we thank Elijah Black, Matthew Temple, Bobaloo, Kendall, and Shannon Grady for allowing us to use their songs and performances. Enjoy. http://bearsontherun.com

Dominican Pride Health Fair 2008

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ As reported by Gay City News: Despite intermittent storms, hundreds gathered at Fort Washington Park in the shadow of the George Washington Bridge on July 27 for the 18th annual picnic and health fair sponsored by GALDE, the Gay and Lesbian Dominican Empowerment Organization. http://galde.org/ Out at the Center was on hand to cover the event. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

Promote the Vote 2008 Needs You!

From http://gaycenter.org/ptv The Center’s Promote the Vote campaign is seeking to register 2,000 voters this election season. We need your help. Go to gaycenter.org/ptv to get involved and/or register to vote in just a few minutes online. We remind you that the deadline to register to vote in the New York primary is this Friday, August 15. And now a word from Promote the Vote volunteers making a difference.

Michael Cunningham in Conversation Video Excerpt

From http://www.gaycenter.org/out In conjunction with the Center's 25th Anniversary this year writer Michael Cunningham paid a visit to talk about his writing. Here he is in conversation with Donald Weise. The full length audio podcast of this conversation is available free on iTunes. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support

Michael Cunningham in Conversation Audio Podcast



From http://www.gaycenter.org/out In conjunction with the Center's 25th Anniversary this year writer Michael Cunningham paid a visit to talk about his writing. Here he is in conversation with Donald Weise. This full length audio podcast is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support