June, 2009 News (7 Articles with 6,768 total views)
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Local and Regional News
Erie PA local reaction to Prop 8 CA Supreme Court decision
Local ABC affilate WJET TV 24 (Erie PA) interviewed Janice Hanusik of LBT Women and Michael Mahler of Erie Gay News, as well as Rev. Gale Thornton of Church of Christ for reactions to the May 25, 2009 California Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 8 but also preserving the 18,000 same-sex marriages that had been performed.
Bruce and Tony's Commitment Ceremony
On Saturday, May 16, my friends Bruce and Tony had a beautiful commitment ceremony at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie. Rev. Steve Aschmann officiated. Friends and family had a wonderful time! Photos by Michael Mahler, photo editing by Deb Spilko.
First-ever Pride Youngstown event
Pride Youngstown is holding the area's first ever Gay Pride event on June 6th, 2009, in downtown Youngstown. Phelps Street, between W Commerce and Federal Plaza will be blocked off for the festival. The event will run from noon until 8 PM and will includ live entertainment, food, fun, and activities for all ages. There will also be informative presentations that celebrate the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) community.
Pride Youngstown a Success!
On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Youngstown OH held its first ever Pride event. The event was made possible with the financial support of people throughout the Mahoning Valley and by fundraisers held by the Pride Youngstown staff at neighborhood establishments.
Obituary: Jeff Eells aka Lexus DeVaughn
Condolences to the family and friends of Jeff Eells who passed away on May 11, 2009. He was born on May 3, 1985.
Political, Activism and Legal
About Collegiate Academy Gay Straight Alliance
Having a Gay-Straight Alliance has been a dream of mine since I was in 8th grade. I knew I had to make my dream a reality when I survived some serious health problems this year. I told myself that if I survived I would start a Gay-Straight Alliance. Having a Gay-Straight Alliance is just a baby step on the path to my life goal of securing Human Rights, including Gay marriage and rights. When I decided I had to get the Gay-Straight Alliance going, I immediately started researching and getting a proposal together for my principal. The research and fine tuning of the proposal took me weeks. When the proposal was finally done to the best of my abilities I left a note for my principal to schedule a meeting. It took two different meetings with my principal to get it started. My principal seemed very supportive and I have had great support from my teachers and fellow students. With the help of my teachers, Mike Mahler, Maureen Koseff, and my mom I finally got the Gay-Straight Alliance up and running.
Spirituality and Religion
Stonewall Celebration at UU on June 14
The annual "Stonewall Celebration!" all inclusive worship service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie at 7180 New Perry Highway (Route 97) on Sunday, June 14th at 10:30 am. Buddhist Lama, Kathy Wesley, will be speaking. John Daley King will tell the Stonewall Story. Jeremy Snyder will lead us in honoring "Our Ancestors of the Queer Spirit". There will be "a closet door" to sign in upon! Join in commemorating the momentous events of June 26, 27, and 28, 1969. It is also "PFLAG DAY" and Mark Hoovler, president of our PFLAG chapter, will bring us greetings. Coffee hour to follow.
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