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 Washington Post | Joy in the Castro as Penn wins Oscar for 'Milk' San Francisco Chronicle, USA "You commie, homo-loving sons of guns," Sean Penn told the academy upon accepting the best actor award for his portrayal of the slain San Francisco Supervisor and gay rights leader Harvey Milk. "I did not expect this, and I want it to be very clear ... Gay Activists React To Sean Penn's Oscar Win Sean Penn wins best actor Oscar for "Milk" Perhaps the best gay Academy Award speech ever in history! Thanks ... |
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LGBT Issues, 'Slumdog' Get Spotlight at Oscars DiversityInc.com (subscription) ... enjoyed great success at the annual Academy Awards last night--and two people associated with "Milk," the story of slain gay-rights activist Harvey Milk, used their acceptance speeches as a chance to comfort members of the LGBT community. ... |
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In case you missed the Oscars last night, below is a YouTube clip of Dustin Lance Black accepting his award for Original Screenplay for the movie Milk (which Sean Penn also won an award for Best Actor in).
As I watched the awards last night, I imagined Harvey Milk would be proud. Here was an openly gay screenwriter, telling LGBT young people they are "beautiful creatures" before one of the biggest television audiences in America. His acceptance speech was one of the most moving I've seen, and pivotal for putting LGBT equality in the spotlight for a special evening...
As I watched the awards last night, I imagined Harvey Milk would be proud. Here was an openly gay screenwriter, telling LGBT young people they are "beautiful creatures" before one of the biggest television audiences in America. His acceptance speech was one of the most moving I've seen, and pivotal for putting LGBT equality in the spotlight for a special evening...
Sean Penn pulled off a big win at Sunday evening's Oscar ceremony, taking home the Best Actor statue for his moving portrayal of slain civil rights leader Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's film about one of America's pioneers in the struggle for full equality.
During his acceptance speech, Penn criticized California's Proposition 8, and those who supported rolling back marriage equality at the polls. "I think it's a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to reflect â€" to sit and reflect â€" and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way in their support," Penn said. "We have to have equal rights for everyone."
Milk also took home the Oscar for best original screenplay. And our friends at Queerty have full coverage of the film's awards - and acceptance speeches - online here.
For more information on the film, visit the official website of Milk online.
During his acceptance speech, Penn criticized California's Proposition 8, and those who supported rolling back marriage equality at the polls. "I think it's a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to reflect â€" to sit and reflect â€" and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way in their support," Penn said. "We have to have equal rights for everyone."
Milk also took home the Oscar for best original screenplay. And our friends at Queerty have full coverage of the film's awards - and acceptance speeches - online here.
For more information on the film, visit the official website of Milk online.
On Friday, March 13th, veterans, activists and advocates from around the country will gather on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol to urge lawmakers to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual service members. Hundreds of people are expected to descend on Washington and urge Congress, and the White House, to follow through on pledges to topple the military's ban, which results in the dismissal of two more service members every day.
Among the speakers at the March 13th gathering will be PFLAG's own Dan Tepfer (pictured), a retired Air Force Colonel . . . PFLAG National Board Member . . . and a leader in PFLAG's stellar Dayton, Ohio chapter.
Dan, who previously called for repeal in The Dayton Daily News, has been invited to share his thoughts about being a veteran, a father and a champion for repeal.
Dan served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1989. He was commissioned a second lieutenant through the AFROTC program after graduating with a BA in English from Butler University in Indianapolis. At retirement, he held the rank of Colonel. While on active duty he was stationed at: Duluth International Airport MN, Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines; Malmstrom AFB, MT; Vandenberg AFB, CA, Maxwell AFB, AL; Defense Contract Administration Services office Pittsburgh, PA; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; and Hanscom AFB, MA. He served as an administrative officer, an Armed Forces courier, a Minuteman combat crew commander and instructor. The last 11 years of his career were in procurement. He worked in contract administration in downtown Pittsburgh, was a buyer in the KC-10 program office, was deputy director of contracts in the F-16 weapon system program and was director of contracts in the Joint STARS program. Col. Tepfer earned an MBA from the University of Montana in 1973 through the Minuteman Education Program. He is a graduate of the USAF Armed Forces Staff College (AFSC), and completed USAF Squadron Officers’ School (SOS) and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). He is the recipient of numerous military awards, including USAF Legion of Merit, USAF Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the AF Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.
In other words, Colonel Tepfer knows a thing or two about the armed services.
And he'll arrive in Washington to reiterate to lawmakers what he told readers of the Daily News: "It's time to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' an immoral policy that prohibits patriotic and qualified gay, lesbian and bisexual citizens from serving openly in the military."
And if you'll be in Washington on March 13th, you're invited to join Dan on Capitol Hill. The rally for repeal kicks off at 12noon.
To RSVP for the event, which is free and open to the public, click here to let the organizers at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network know that you'll be there, cheering Dan on and calling for repeal, too.
I have been giving a lot more thought to moving away. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes. For starters, the job market here is terrible. I got laid off from my last job in the beginning of November. I just now found a job in February. [...]
During past ceremonies, celebrities have supported many causes, and have often helped in bringing awareness to such issues as HIV/AIDS s as HIV/AIDS and cancer, wearing various ribbons as they’ve walked down the red carpet in their high fashion gowns and suits making there star studded appearances at the Oscar’s. This year however, viewers are likely to see [...]
There is a great post on Atlantic Free Press about how the Religious Right is all in a frenzy over Obama’s call for ALL Americans to be equal. I’ll leave out the commentary and just refer you to the site, as it’s a good read for all. Click here to get the post!
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