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News Briefs
JOEL’S LEGACY
On March 27, the Center for AIDS dedicated its
information center in memory of the late L. Joel
Martinez, one of its founders. In attendance
were (foreground, l-r) Martinez’s mother
and sister, Teresa and Becky, and (back row,
l-r) founding board member P. Joe Shaffer, founding
board chair Neal Manne, executive director Thomas
Gegeny, and board first vice chair Steve Loden,
and board chair Margaret O’Donnell. Photo
by Dalton DeHart.
RALLY MARKS MARRIAGE MILESTONE
On May 17, Houstonians gathered at City Hall
to celebrate the historic Massachusetts court
ruling that sanctioned same-sex marriages in
that state. Among the speakers at the event—organized
under the acronym MATE (Massachusetts and Texas
Equality)—Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Resurrection
Metropolitan Community Church offered this exhortation: “People
of Houston, the eyes of Texas are upon you. So
what are they going to see? The eyes of Texas
will see a people working for justice. They will
see a people who love each other, they will see
a people who are standing up for rights, for
justice, for equality, and most of all for love.
The eyes of Texas are upon you, so don’t
give up until those eyes see the equality we
all deserve.” Reporting: Joyce Gabiola
AUCTION RAISES AIDS FUNDS
A June 17 art auction will raise funds for the
Southeast Texas Legal Clinic program that provides
free legal assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS.
The 6-10 p.m. evening, Art for Caring, at the
KeyStar Event Complex will feature original work
by local and regional artists, including Harry
Power, whose paintings appear in the new Blue
Book HIV/AIDS resource guide.
The nonprofit clinic has provided the HIV services
for more than 12 years. “We serve people
who are already struggling to meet financial
and medical obligations,” executive director
Jerry Larson says. “Paying for an attorney
is simply not an option for them.”
Admission to the event is $5. A silent auction
of products and services will also raise funds.
GOOD BOOK
The 2004-2005 Blue Book of HIV/AIDS resources
published by the Ryan White Planning Council
is now available at locations that include the
council office and the Houston Regional HIV/AIDS
Resource Group. Details: www.rwpc.org.
DATE BOOK
Shari Goldsberry, president of the local Log
Cabin Republicans chapter, speaks at the Houston
Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus general meeting
on June 2, 7 p.m., at the Houston GLBT Community
Center. Details: 713/521-1000.
The Thomas Street Clinic Advisory Council meets
June 8, 11 a.m., at the clinic. Details: 713/873-4000.
On June 10, mayor Bill White and city controller
Annise Parker speak at the meeting of the local
National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association
chapter (location and time not determined at
press time). Details: ThatCurtis@aol.com.
John Lawrence and Tyron Garner, petitioners
in the landmark Lawrence v. Texas sodomy case—overturned
by the Supreme Court a year ago this month—receive
the Extra Mile Award at the June 11 Evening of
Courage dinner hosted by the National Gay & Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Details:
www.nglcc.org.
Montrose Softball League holds playoffs on June
13 and June 20 at Slo-Pitch City Softball Complex.
Details: www.montrosesoftballleague.com.
HIV/AIDS educator Nelson Vergel will present
the seminar “Key Survival Skills for HIV+
People,” sponsored by Roche Laboratories,
on June 16, 6-9 p.m., at KeyStar Event Complex.
Details: powertx@aol.com.
The Orange Show presents “Best of Aurora
Picture Show, Vol. 2, ” a selection of
favorite films screened at the Heights micro-cinema,
during Cinema al Fresco on June 26, 9 p.m. Details:
www.orangeshow.org.
The Houston chapter of American Veterans for
Equal Rights meets the first Monday of the month,
7 p.m. at the Houston GLBT Community Center.
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