THE DAHL HAUS PRESENTS: SPRING AWAKENINGS...

REST IN PEACE MUHAMMAD ALI

GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

¿PRIDE SHOULD MORE THAN A MONTH, RIGHT?

It is only within the last 160 or so years that there has been an organized and sustained political effort to protect the rights of people with same-sex attractions, and those who cross traditional constructions of gender identities and expression.

As we enter the momentous month of June, a time set aside in countries throughout the world to commemorate and celebrate our annual LGBT Pride events, we can take stock and reflect back on our victories great and small as well as the setbacks over the decades within the personal, interpersonal, institutional, social, political, and religious realms.

While I too felt pride for President Obama “coming out” for marriage equality on May 9, 2012 during a televised interview with Robin Roberts, do you think we should celebrate Pride for more than a month?

8 GAY PRIDE RULES ALL MEN & THEIR FRIENDS NEED RIGHT NOW!

The ‘Noah’s Arc‘ Reunion in Puerto Rico, Miami Sizzle, Black gay pride in DC, and many other events around the globe are happening this weekend. So there’s no time like the present to make a few commandments to live by while partying.

1. Thou shall pay or thou can’t stay.

Settle all debts over rooms, riding, dining, etc. beforehand so there’s no drama later. This one is no joke.

2. Thou shall not starve themselves for trade.

 Nobody has time for your attitude when he cancels (or stops responding) and you finally want to eat while we want to sleep.

3. Thou shall not cock block.

Unless he’s ugly and/or smelly and I ask you to help me then let me handle it. And, your horny ass better not take the guy I’ve been eyeing/messaging/flirting with either!

4. In the words of ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Momma Dee… “PUT A CONDOM ON IT!” He looks good right now but let’s make sure you don’t have bumps or discharge later.

5. Friends on Facebook will shade you in public. Your #MCM will too!You know how people are when they get around their other friends; and, how dudes are when you don’t look like your picture. Ch…you ain’t cute to EVERY body.

6. Thou shall wear fashions that fit!

Sis, you are not the EJ Johnson of Oklahoma nor the Miss Lawrence of Dade County. Plus, I’m not fighting with you when your disaster pops up on the internet.

7. Thou coins shall be stacked.

Dine at restaurants not available in your hometown instead of the McD’s dollar menu. Visit a landmark or two so your co-workers and mama nem know you were productive. Drink that top shelf tequila that gets you loose!

8. Thou shall mix and mingle with a few new people.

You’ve been traveling with the same gays you see all the time. Make some new connections in case you need new friends, a new job, or a getaway weekend. Plus, it’s pride! TURN UP!

Any rules you recommend that’s not listed here?

SOURCE: RONALD MATTERS

OBAMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ACTIVISTS IN FINAL LGBTI PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION

Barack Obama, the most pro-LGBTI president in US history, kicked off Pride Month a bit early on Tuesday (31 May) with his final proclamation marking the occasion.

Obama paid tribute to the activists who have led the fight for equality and made historic gains such a same-sex marriage which became legal across the US last June.

He states: ‘This journey, led by forward-thinking individuals who have set their sights on reaching for a brighter tomorrow, has never been easy or smooth. The fight for dignity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people is reflected in the tireless dedication of advocates and allies who strive to forge a more inclusive society.

‘They have spurred sweeping progress by changing hearts and minds and by demanding equal treatment — under our laws, from our courts, and in our politics.

‘This month, we recognize all they have done to bring us to this point, and we recommit to bending the arc of our Nation toward justice.’

Obama is the first sitting US president to personally come out publicly in support of same-sex marriage and in 2014 signed an Executive Order in that prohibits discrimination against Federal employees and contractors on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

This year his administration has stepped up on the issues of conversion therapy for minors, equal rights for transgender individuals and workplace protections for LGBTI people.

‘There remains much work to do to extend the promise of our country to every American, but because of the acts of courage of the millions who came out and spoke out to demand justice and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our Nation has made great strides in recognizing what these brave individuals long knew to be true in their hearts — that love is love and that no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character.’

Obama also states in the proclamation: ‘I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people.’

SOURCE: GAY STAR NEWS