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News and Events Features for the LGBT community of Southern Illinois. By: Daniel McCree Foundation
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MetroEast News August 2012
Presented By:
Daniel McCree Foundation
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 10
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ABOUT US
MetroEast News is an
outreach project of the
Daniel McCree Foundation.
Our vision and mission is to provide timely information and events to the entire
Southern Illinois Region. We seek to be a voice for those who are traditionally
not heard. (READ MORE)
Southern Illinois Pride History
(READ MORE)
Editor: Colby Kluthe
Graphic Design: Jason Brooks
Director: Daniel McCree Foundation
Contributors:
Mickey Johnson (Carbondale)
History & Southern Illinois News
Tess Farnham (Belleville)
Liberal Arts & Education
Susan Spit-Fire Lively (Belleville)
Performing Arts & Spoken Word
Aaron Phillip Ruiz (Swansea)
Autumn Pickard (St. Louis)
Special Features from Daniel McCree (1979-2007)
Common Resources:
PFLAG- Belleville IL Chapter
St. Louis Gay History Project
TransHaven & Belleville Transgender & Friends
LGBT Center of St. Louis
Metro East Pride of Soutwestern Illinois (MEPSI)
Southern Illinois GSA Alliance
Equality Illinois & Carbonale Pride,
MCC Paducah & Paducah Pride
Jennifer Shaw P.C.
FEATURES & EVENTS Thoughts from a Mouthy Saint: Beyond our Imagination...
Kentucky Hosts 2012 National GSA Conference August 2nd-5th.
Miss Gay Western IL America 2012 - AUGUST 4th
Downstate lawmaker wants to 'reaffirm' Illinois' marriage equality ban...
Pride St. Louis Board Elections, Aug. 20th...
Jade Sinclair crowned Miss Gay Alton America 2012
MCC of Peoria Opened Its Doors JULY 22nd
Notable Passages: Charles Dunham (1938-2012)
Jefferson County Illinois Unites for Equality
National Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick Fil A
Mid-MO PrideFest AUGUST 19th (Columbia, MO)
Efforts Underway for Removal of Chic-Fil-A at SIUC...
SOCIALIZE!
Browse the 2011 issues
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INTRODUCTION
Wow what a month it has been! Carbondale Pride celebrated its second annual festival in even
bigger style than its first year. Three days of events and a community wide picnic was well
attended and marked a new beginning for the host venue CLUB TRAZ. In Alton, Bubby and Sissy’s
hosted the Miss Gay Alton America and crowned Jade Sinclair as the 2012 winner. Miss Gay
Western Illinois will be next in Quincy Illinois. The communities of Mt. Vernon and Jefferson
County Illinois gathered this week in opposition to an anti-equality measure passed by the
county board, the efforts by local equality advocates have brought national attention to the
region. Students at SIUC are also mobilizing to ask the university to remove the local Chic-Fil-A
franchise from its campuses in Edwardsville and Carbondale. Club Traz recently completed
renovations and reopened to the public
after a project that took several months.
PFLAG in Belleville will be meeting next
Thursday at 6:30PM for the monthly
meeting.
July also marked the 5th anniversary of our
foundation which was begun in memory of
Daniel McCree. Daniel ended his life on July
23, 2007 and has inspired our work in the years that have followed. I want to personally thank
each of you who have supported our endeavors and the many volunteers
that carry-on the spirit of our work each day.
As the editor MetroEast NEWS,
“We seek to be a voice for those who traditionally are not heard.”
The Daniel McCree Foundation advocates for Suicide Prevention as well as
outreach in the areas of HIV/AIDS awareness.
Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Efforts Underway for Removal of Chic-Fil-A at SIUC Efforts Underway for Removal of Chic-Fil-A at SIUC
Campus
via Mickey Johnson- MetroEast NEWS
(CARBONDALE)
In recent weeks the pressures on the fast-food chain Chic-Fil-A
have mounted across the country. Southern Illinois has
embarked on an effort in the same spirit that calls for the removal of the local franchise from the student center on
the campus of SIUC. More than 140 participants have signed the petition with a goal of 500 signatures. Students
from both the Edwardsville campus and Carbondale campus have expressed dissatisfaction with the current tenant
who operates from both locations.
More than 600 have joined local social media groups in this effort and are distributing a petition at
Change.Org which calls for the university to take action towards the goal of putting the local outlet out of business.
In recent weeks, the companies president and CEO has admitted that it has made significant effort and financial
expenditure on the anti-equality movement in recent years. Following this admission, a sizable public-relations
issue has gained traction in communities large and small.
SIGN THE PETETION HERE
GET OUT THE VOTE FOR YOUR VOICE
In a new era of court challenges and efforts to limit the ability
for our citizens to vote, now is a great time to check your own
voter registration and help those near you in making sure they
have registered for upcoming elections. Regardless of your
political ideology we each have a right and responsibility to
make our voices heard. Here is a good start to make sure you
are all set for the upcoming elections.
Am I registered to vote in Illinois? Illinois citizens may
check to see if they are registered to vote.
Registering to Vote in Illinois, describes the rules and
procedures surrounding the voter registration process in Illinois. An individual may register to vote in
Illinois if he/she is 18 years or older on the next election day, resides in the jurisdiction for 30 days prior to
the election, and is a U.S. citizen.
Illinois' residents may register in person at the office of the election authority, at Driver's license facilities,
with deputy registrars who are appointed in each jurisdiction, or via mail using the Illinois Voter
Registration Application.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Jefferson County Illinois Unites for Equality
by: Colby Kluthe, MetroEast NEWS
More than 50 local residents and equality supporters
gathered upon the Jefferson County Courthouse in
Mount Vernon on Monday July 23rd. Organized by
allies and joined by the LGBT communities of southern
Illinois, the peaceful demonstration hoped to bring
awareness to a non-binding resolution recently passed
by the county board. The resolution which passed 11-1
was a measure which affirms the current ban on same
gender marriage on the statewide level.
Local county board member Jeremy Hall was the single
vote against the measure to which he explained to local reporters that the language "as worded it read
with pure hatred". Hall joined with organizer Amanda Duncan, a Mount Vernon resident in opposition to
the measure.
"People are interested in what is happening here in YOUR
community and they are NOT happy. We have support
and are going to use it! we are NOT going to stop until this
board listens." Explains Duncan. The controversy has
stirred up national attention in the past few days.
Also joining in the demonstration were Micah Bennet and
Pastor Sonja of Church of the Good Shepherd in
Carbondale.
In a recent statement, organizer Amanda Duncan offered thanks to the grassroots effort that lead to the
success of the demonstration. " I need to say thank you so very much to the fine folks of Jefferson County
who came together to give a message to the county board and to our very loved gay and lesbian friends,
family, and loved ones of OUR community. I have to say thank you for everyone who made this even
TRULY peaceful. YOU were a fine display of what this county is made up of. I have to commend you all
for your courage to come out and battle the heat. I also want to thank all of the people passing by who
showed support. "
Plans are underway for yet another demonstration by local residents who will continue to give voice to
equality in the region. For more information on becoming involved contact BellevillePride~ MetroEast
News for ongoing details and updates.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Thoughts from a Mouthy Saint: Beyond our
Imagination
By: Colby Kluthe, MetroEast NEWS
The month of August is bound to be an interesting
one, and a personal journey of faith and
anticipation.
Several months ago, I was invited on an all-expenses trip to visit both South Africa and
Zimbabwe on a 10 day journey. Details beyond that, I really don't know.
"I have found that most opportunities are both the "impossible" as well as the
"Fantastic" that one could never have
imagined in the first place."
The miracles of life always seem to weave both
elements together seamlessly. I must admit
that since the opportunity presented itself, I
have been surrounded by energy surrounding
the idea of South Africa. It would seem that
everywhere I looked and listened, a reference
to the place was bound to whisper into my ear.
A preparation for such a trip has included a significant delay in receiving my passport,
proving my citizenship, medical preparations and more. Nonetheless, having walked
forward diligently towards the goal, only a few days sit between my comfort zone and my
own leap into the journey that is most certainly to be fantastic as well as an exercise in my
own ability to take the journey without many details.
Opportunities always seem to implore each of us to "just Go!" -and
you will be blessed. And for now, that is all that any of us can know as we weave
our way down our own road. For me, I am trying to not imagine anything in advance and
simply take time to reflect on the journey rather than the "how". It simply IS and will be if
we are willing to walk towards it.
So there is the scoop on why the August Issue came out a few days early. The journey for
me shall include traveling from Joplin,MO to St. Louis on the 29th, and details remain
foggy except that I should return to St. Louis around August 10th. It may even take a day
or three before I find myself back in Joplin.
So until then... keep walking and "Bee Blessed".
-Colby
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Jade Sinclair crowned Miss Gay Alton America 2012
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Congratulations to our newly crowned Miss Gay Alton America,Jade Sinclair and First Alternate, Kirsten Dubo! Both ladies will be moving
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Miss Gay Western IL America 2012 will be held in 2 weeks on Sat, Aug 4 at Irenes Cabaret Nightclub in Quincy, IL.
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NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
BUBBY & SISSY's (ALTON) 602 Belle St., Alton; Tel. 618.465.4775
Spirits Bar and Lounge (Alton) 300 State Street, Alton 618-463-5555
Club Escapade (BELLEVILLE)
133 W. Main 62220
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The Pageant Capital of Southern Illinois
Home of CARBONDALE PRIDE
Club TRAZ (Carbondale)
REGIONWIDE NIGHTCLUBS & VENUES
Atomic Cowboy - 4140 Manchester
Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Attitudes - 4100 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Spirit’s Bar & Lounge – 300 State
Street (Alton)
Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 3960
Choteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Bastille Soulard - 1027 Russell
Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Big Moe’s – 1042 Tower Grove , St.
Louis, MO 63110
Bubby & Sissy's - 602 Belle St.,
Alton, IL 62002
Boxers N Briefs - 55 Four Corners
Lane, Centreville, IL 62206
Clementine's - 2001 Menard St., St.
Louis, MO 63104
Irenes Cabaret – 124 North
5th Street Quincy, IL 62301
Erney's 32 - 4200 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Grey Fox - 3503 S. Spring, St. Louis,
MO 63116
Hummel's on Broadway - 7101 S.
Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Hamburger Mary’s 3037 Olive St.
Louis, Mo 63103
Independence Place - 5 S.
Henderson St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
JJ's Clubhouse - 3858 Market St., St.
Louis, MO 63110
Just John's - 4112 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Club Escapade - 133 W. Main St.,
Belleville, IL 62220
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Martha’s Vineyard – 219 W. Olive,
Springfield, MO 65802
Meyer’s Grove – 4510 Manchester
Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Missie B's - 805 W. 39th, Kansas City,
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Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
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History & Southern Illinois News
Tess Farnham (Belleville)
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Upcoming EVENTS Featured Articles
“Artistically Speaking!” Returns Wednesday, August 1st. By: Susan Spit-fire Lively- MetroEastNEWS (BELLEVILLE) Hey everybody! What’s happenin’? I just wanted to let you know that the next“Artistically Speaking!” (Hosted/Produced by Spit-Fire) will return on Wednesday, August 1st. -featuring local literary giants Deborah Mashibini, Joyce Blue, and many more talented artists! “Artistically Speaking!” is a FREE EVENT featuring the best area Poets, Spoken Word Artists, Musicians, Vocalists, Comedians, and more and an Open Mic Session as well. It goes down in the 2nd floor art gallery at Belleville’s outstandingSeven Restaurant and Lounge, (7 S. High St., Belleville, IL, 62220) every 1st Wednesday of the month (Doors-8; Show-9).
Seven, a haven for arts and entertainment, is located in the heart of historic downtown Belleville, and the friendly and dedicated staff here even keeps the kitchen open late so you can enjoy scrumptious appetizers ($2.00 Off All Appetizers) and beverages ($5 Martini Wednesdays!). To learn more, please call (618) 277-6700 or visit their website at www.sevenrestaurantandlounge.com . Cannot wait to see y’all on August 1st!! Peace!
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Miss Gay Western IL America 2012 - AUGUST 4th BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS
via Adria Andrews, Miss Gay Illinois America 2011
(QUINCY)
Come join Miss Gay Illinois America for the 5th and final prelim
to Miss Gay IL America 2012 - Miss Gay Western IL America
2012 honoring Ravyn Winters, Miss Gay Western IL America
2010.
When: Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 10:30pm
Where: Irene's Cabaret, 124 N. 5th St, Quincy, IL
Pageant theme: “The Seven Deadly Sins”
Opening Presentation: Contestants: Red evening gown of their
choice. No headdresses. Hair can be in any style and jewelry of
their choosing. Contest Categories: Male Interview,Evening Gown, Solo-Talent, Talent, and On-Stage Interview.
Prize Package for Winner: $900 in cash and prizes Prize Package for 1st Alternate: $400 in cash and prizes
Contact Adria Andrews, MIss Gay IL America 2011 for an application: [email protected]
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7/21/2012
Pomagranite Apple By: Daniel McCree July 21, 2007
This is an excerpt from the last letter written by
Danny McCree prior to his death by suicide just
two days later. Over the years we have published
this in it’s entirety only a few times, but it can be
found at www.DanielMcCree.Org
A pomagranite apple says to me,
"rewards
often rise from this, listen??.."Ching".
Act now to improve your self esteem. It
’s necessary.
Refresh your sense of Jesus and plan on change being everywhere-
all the time,wherever you are, you're the parent.
A free nihl could arise from this, a math brain coul
d figure itout from here,
me I just wonder,
If alls gonna be will like thatsong says, drops of Ju
piter in her hair, but I guess I know
that guessing grows, and one leap leads you truly
madlydeeply towards the next one, imagining the
next event whenthe whole time you could have bee
n calculating outcomes,knowing the highest proba
ble answer and instead laughingbecause so you th
ought, leather bound novels often hold ontowhat is
forthwith?? exclaiming true and truism as exampl
esof heathen splendor depauched, what if my fath
er wasnted
me to do the math and make babies, was that the meanestjoke in the world, calling me int
o there place and rearranging reality,
K callin it jesus and laughing at me while the kings becamerulers and the math just didn't
compute with the true?
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