If you’ve read my coming out story or watched my “It Gets Better” video, you know that I tried for a long time to pray myself from being gay. When I did this and immersed myself in my faith, I gained an understanding and relationship that I would never change for anything. I am...
Dear Trayvon, You were a bright, generous, thoughtful young man. You were a person of integrity. Your parents raised you with love and care, and showed you how to be a valuable and responsible person to yourself, your family and community. You lived...
Saturday. A day filled with a little extra sleep, minor chores around the house, errands and some fun. Little did I know that a lunchtime visit to a favorite Mexican restaurant would bring a lesson in humanity along with a side of tacos. My...
Completely UNacceptable! No one, public figure or non-public figure, should be making such harmful comments. This is NOT the way to promote acceptance and diversity! Here is the article directly from GLAAD:
“Roland Martin, a commentator for CNN, sent out a controversial tweet during the Super Bowl that resulted in GLAAD demanding his removal from the news network. After an H&M commercial featuring a scantily clad David Beckham aired, Martin wrote on Twitter,’If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham’s H&M underwear ad, smack the ish out of him!’”
To read more see GLAAD’s entire message and to take action:
UPDATE (02.08.12): We will see what happens at CNN, but for now Roland Martin has been suspended. http://www.glaad.org/blog/cnn-suspends-roland-martin
UPDATE (02.10.12): So what do journalists have to say about Martin? http://www.glaad.org/blog/journalists-weigh-roland-martin-controversy
No matter your religious or political beliefs, no matter your race or gender…THIS is a must watch! Please take the time to listen to this extremely brave woman. She says so much in just a few minutes. The Most Heroic Response To The Susan...
Everyday there are social issues that personally impact our lives. All issues have an effect on each of us in some way yet certain issues are more personal than others. Some people are more concerned with not being allowed to legally marry the love...
Are you entitled to respect? Do you demand respect from everyone you meet? Where does respect begin? We are all entitled to mutual respect. Since we are equal – even though many are not treated as equals – everyone is at liberty to be...
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You can bring differing opinions to the table, but an open mind is a requirement for valuable discussion. – Reverend Sue We all think our opinions are dipped in gold. I mean they’re our opinions. How could they not be exceptional? At times, we...
Bigot: a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance. – Merriam-Webster.com Any person of minority...
Human Rights, Are basic rights; Never to be questioned, Never to be denied. Cross the line, Deny those rights; Actions are accountable, Excuses not accepted. Drop the hate, Open the heart; Fear only escalates, Something that’s not there. Equality, Not just a right;...
Don’t wait for the legalization of marriage to get “married.” Marriage is the union of two souls. Don’t deny yourselves of what really matters: your undying love for one another. Legislation/civil rights will come around because we are fighting for marriage equality everyday. Celebrate...
Here we stand. United as one. Accepted, loved and equal. Or are we? Yes, we are all here together, but are we together? Do we accept each other for who we really are? Do we love each other unconditionally? Do we live in a...
Some days it seems as though there is nothing but hatred surrounding us, and it’s difficult to find an escape route. We are bombarded with hateful messages and actions from political zealots, religious extremists, racists, bigots, abusers and bullies. Children cannot fully express their...
Religious Hypocrisy: To accuse people of sinning while simultaneously living and acting as a bigot, racist and misanthrope. - Reverend Sue In the circles of Christianity sin is a popular subject, and when studying the religion as a whole it is understandable why it...
Dear Friends, If you have followed my work, then you know my dedication to ensuring equality to those within the LGBT community. Achieving equal rights isn’t easy. Opponents use legal, political and religious ploys to deny equality. But sometimes we sabotage our progress all...
Last night I had the privilege to attend Justin Ryan’s I’ve Been There concert in Tampa, Florida, and I was not disappointed. I was familiar with Justin’s music so I knew a little of what to expect. He is a musical talent: a rich...
Our LGBT children desperately need our help. They, along with their supporters, are bullied by their peers, educators and parents. And it happens everywhere not just in this town. War over homosexuality in the classroom (from CNN)
Human rights are severely inadequate for Somali women and children. As if the possibility of being killed in war and starving to death wasn’t enough to conquer now they are faced with rape. The United Nations must take more responsibility in providing aid and...
Journalist Arthur Baer once stated, “It was as helpful as throwing a drowning man both ends of the rope.” To me, it’s a quote that represents how those seeking human rights are treated. Globally, human rights are deeply lacking for many including women,...
GLAAD APPLAUDS END OF ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ Tuesday, September 20, 2011 – 10:26am by Aaron McQuade, GLAAD’s Associate Director of National News GLAAD joins the country in celebrating the end of the military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. For far too long,...
Bullying and other acts of hatred are learned behaviors. Children are born innocent, open-minded, loving and kind. Any behaviors to the opposite are learned from society. And who has the biggest influence on society? Adults: The very people who are responsible for guiding the...
Here we are again. Another major holiday season is upon us, and before we know it the season will be added to our memories. But let’s not let the busyness of the holidays stress us to the point of being miserable. Too many times...
Happy New Year, Friends! May your holiday be fun yet safe, and may 2012 see EQUALITY FOR ALL! WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!
How about getting the NOH8 Campaign to Tampa for the Republican National Convention? Let’s show the GOP that NOH8 IS the way!
Almost everyday I witness media reports of clergy preaching hate of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Most times these clergy fall under the self-proclaimed label of fundamentalist or conservative Christian. Before I go any further, let me address the fact that...
