12 October 2009
09 October 2009
08 October 2009
07 October 2009
Stop the Villain
Being an active member in our LGBTI Community and passionate about getting dialogue started about HIV/AIDS prevention and risks, I was excited when I was invited by Dirk Venter and crew to join the launch of their Stop the Villain campaign.
Being around people who are passionate about something that affects not just our own community, but everybody in South Africa and the world ... is a feeling you can't describe.
So what what does the campaing entail? Well here are a brief intro (but click on the title-link of this post to go directly to their website):
What is the movement?
‘The movement’ is people like you and me who open up the communication surrounding HIV&Aids. People who are willing
and enthusiastic to change the perception of HIV and AIDS – to make a difference.
Why is there a movement?
To de-stigmatise HIV&Aids. By re-branding HIV&Aids we open the dialogue about HIV&Aids again – putting the reality of the disease TOP OF MIND. We want people to talk about HIV&Aids – express anger, fear, asking questions and start to own the power to control their future. People of all ages need to speak up, especially the young generation – our future. We need to re-vitalize and re-energize our prevention messages through new,
fresh and innovative ideas. We are starting a movement to re-brand hiv. The virus now literally has a ‘face’, which makes it more real – through personification we are making the virus a target worth stopping. Bring down the barriers by making the disease touchable. Stop the spread.
What difference will the movement make?
The open communication channel will make us listen and accept education and protection. Join the movement – create dialogue – lets talk about why our efforts have failed – let’s discover our own answers. Let’s us unleash the unlimited potential of what can be achieved when we create the space for growth through participation.
Well done to everyone involved in this campaign - I think that it will grow from strenght to strenght. Join the movement, get involved ....it is the only way we will stop the spread.
06 October 2009
01 October 2009
Is PRIDE still important ?
As you all propably know by this time - it is time for Jozi Pride again this Saturday. But through the selections of outfits, waxing and hair appointments some of you might have asked yourself if is Pride still relevant? A very intersting article was posted on Mambaonline about the relevance of Pride. Some reasons lised why Pride is still important was:
1. It's a celebration of our sexual identity and culture.
2. It celebrates the freedoms and liberties that we have gained thus far.
3. It ensures that we do not forget those who fought for those rights.
4. It provides visibility for a community that is largely ignored by others.
5. It's an opportunity to show that we have no shame in our lives and identities.
6. It provides a platform for LGBT groups and interests.
7. It’s a safe space for young LGBT people to come out.
8. It provides a political space to demand and lobby for equality and civil rights.
9. It shows to the world that we do exist in significant numbers and cannot be ignored.
10. It provides media coverage for issues that may affect us.
11. It allows our friends and families to show their support for us.
12. It is a social space for LGBT people who may otherwise be isolated from others.
13. It shows solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the globe who remain oppressed.
14. It’s a beacon of hope on a continent that is largely unfriendly to LGBT people.
15. It is a uniquely gay experience in world that is overwhelmingly straight.
16. It helps us remember that our freedom is always at risk.
17. It allows us to interact with those in our community who we don't usually get to interact with.
18. It reflects the diversity and broadness of the LGBT community.
19. And finally, it's also just a fantastic way to have a great time!
Click on the title-link to read the full story on MambaOnline
30 September 2009
Portuguese words of the day
1. *Cheese*
The teacher told Manuel to use the word cheese in a sentence.
Manuel replies: Maria likes me, but cheese fat.
2. *Mushroom*
When all my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.
3. *Shoulder*
My fren wanted 2 become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so I shoulder.
4. * Texas *
My fren always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!
5. *Herpes*
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.
6. *July*
Ju told me ju were going to tha store and July to me! Julyer!
7. *Rectum*
I had 2 cars but my wife rectum!
8. *Chicken*
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
9. *Wheelchair*
We only have one prego left, but don't worry wheelchair
10. *Chicken* *wing*
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
11. *Harassment*
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her honey harassment nothing to me.
12. *Bishop*
My wife fell down the stair so I had to pick the bishop.
13. *Body wash*
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids.
14. *Budweiser*
That woman over there has a nice body, budweiser face so ugly?
The teacher told Manuel to use the word cheese in a sentence.
Manuel replies: Maria likes me, but cheese fat.
2. *Mushroom*
When all my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.
3. *Shoulder*
My fren wanted 2 become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so I shoulder.
4. * Texas *
My fren always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!
5. *Herpes*
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.
6. *July*
Ju told me ju were going to tha store and July to me! Julyer!
7. *Rectum*
I had 2 cars but my wife rectum!
8. *Chicken*
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
9. *Wheelchair*
We only have one prego left, but don't worry wheelchair
10. *Chicken* *wing*
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
11. *Harassment*
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her honey harassment nothing to me.
12. *Bishop*
My wife fell down the stair so I had to pick the bishop.
13. *Body wash*
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids.
14. *Budweiser*
That woman over there has a nice body, budweiser face so ugly?
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