July 2012
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Quote of the Week
Yeah, I had gay friends. The first thing I realized was that everybody’s different, and it becomes obvious that all of the gay stereotypes are ridiculous.
~Bruce Springsteen
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3 sentenced in gay bashing of Brandon White
Justice has been served… Or has it. Three suspects have been arrested in the beating of Brandon White, an innocent gay young man that was the victim of a gay bashing. What made the entire horrific event worse was that Dareal Damare Williams, Dorian Moragne,Christopher Cain posted the entire video on worldstarhiphop.com. Originally White did not want to do anything at all but his mother...
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Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
ILLEGAL: “Ever been arrested?”
LEGAL: “Ever been convicted of ___?”
A general question about your (criminal) past is off topic, but a more targeted question regarding questionable behavior — as it relates to your job — is okay. For example, if you were applying for a job as a magician, it’s appropriate to ask if you’ve ever been convicted of fraud in your line of work.
It’s not so much what the...
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40% of Homeless Youth are LGBT
I could remember myself not knowing how well my family would take me coming out after hearing stories where families kicked out children for being gender nonconforming. I had it rather easy but there is still that all those others that don’t have it so nice. Currently , according to a new Williams Institute study, as many as 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT. From the study what was...
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Frank Ocean get compared to Jerry Sandusky
Frank Ocean has been the trending topic this past week with his coming out story, as well as his album dropping early and Target cutting off their shipments because he released it early on iTunes. One thing that saddens me to see there is a trend going on Twitter where people are comparing frank ocean coming out to the life of Jerry Sandusky. If you done know who Jerry Sandusky is he was...
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Google "Advocate"
Google as usual is taking the lead at something ground breaking deemed “Legalize Love”. Google has been known to be one of the most inclusive workplaces so Legalize Love is to also ensure that Google employees have the same inclusive atmosphere outside of their work.
The whole world isn’t gay friendly as the US there are many countries in which Google operates where members who...
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LinkedIn Profile Picture vs. Resume Picture
SCS reader says:
It is widely advised that applicants should NOT put their picture on their resume. However, applicants are being advised to put there LinkedIn profile on there resume, which most of them have a picture. For individuals who do not want to be discriminated against, is it a good idea to advise them to not put there LinkedIn profile on there resume or remove the picture from their...
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Frank Ocean Releases album a week early
Help support our newest LGBT family Frank Ocean by purchasing his album Channel Orange. Click icon to be directed to iTunes.
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What’s that Candidate Wearing?
“What’s that Candidate Wearing?”
So often, job seekers ask me, “What should I wear?” Before you roll your eyes and click away, I’m asking you to give a minute to the relationship between attire and You might respond to What should I wear? with “Use common sense” or “Just exercise good judgment,” THE END. But that’s just it, your common sense and your good judgment in the interview room are...
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Lady B Supports Frank Ocean
Beyonce responds to Frank Ocean coming out with this poem. It’s glad to see that Our Lady B is supportive
Be Fearless
Be Honest
Be Generous
Be Brave
Be Poetic
Be Open
Be Free
Be Yourself
Be In Love
Be Happy
Be Inspiration
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Because we never practiced
I wish to sing a song
for the boy I loved in 3rd grade.
Iâd watch his eyes light up cerulean,
wanted them to be mine,
to align these rigid feelings in bone
and skin.
To solve the sadness of my mystery.
The unfurling of my sensitivity
admits the discovery of my body.
I wanted someone to explore.
I would dream of hidden futures,
the pressing of plush, bridled
with the fear of...
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Illegal Interview Questions to Avoid
ILLEGAL: “How old are you? When did you graduate from college?”
LEGAL: “Are you over the age of 18?”
Whether you’re 18 going on 48 or 60 going on 40, employers are not allowed to discriminate against age (which is what the first question implies). However, when asked differently, the question becomes legal; the legal phrasing implies an age range, not a specific number. After all, employers need...
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Letter to Frank Ocean
Dear Frank,
Creating change and breaking barriers is very hard thing to do. I thank you for doing what you did and being genuine individual. What you did was that spark of that will create a tsunami of change. Your actions will inspire youth, save lives, give hope and promote discussion in minority communities.
It took a person like you , honest and talented, to be that cornerstone to let others...
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Breaking Down the Closet
This Tuesday has been a very eventful, two celebrities came out of the closet. Anderson Cooper , the CNN anchor , as well as Frank Ocean, songwriter & singer. From the two I am very surprised that Anderson Cooper got so much coverage, his sexuality was known already by almost everyone. I’m mean heck Kathy Griffin and him were good friends and she’s a gay magnet. So Coopers’...
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HIV take home test
I can remember my first time…
Heart pounding….
I had never done it before…
Blood rushing hard through my veins.
Scared of what my happen..
Scared of one word with a 50/50 chance..
Souls next to me scared shitless.
Getting a HIV test is probably one of the hardest things to ever do.
The FDA and OraQuick have attempted to make getting HIV results less...
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Gay is the New Black
Back in 2008 Advocate Magazine came out with an article about Gay being the New Black. Back then it was mainly in reference to the Marriage Equality rights but, times are changing and issues are rising. Below are just a few issues going on in the world to make you realize that its not just about Gay Marriage anymore.
Teenage Texas Lesbian Couple Shot In Park
Take for instance attack on the...
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Quote of the week
I am thankful to all those who said NO to me..
It’s because of them I did it myself.
Einstein
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