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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Hudson Pride Community Members,
As Hudson Pride Connections Center (HPCC) enters into a new chapter, I have been honored to lead the charge as your Executive Director. It has been a phenomenal experience
collaborating with our community partners, and I recognize that our work would not be possible without the support of our volunteer and donor community, which includes you!
We have come a long way as an LGBT community and there are many successes to celebrate. Just a year ago, JCLGO and the HPCC Board of Directors had the vision to house all
the social services provided to the LGBT community in Hudson County and its annual pride
celebration under one roof. With exceptional leadership and a strong volunteer base, that
vision has become a reality! Thanks to the Hudson County office of Housing & Community
Development, we completed an Energy Conservation Project that beatified the center and
made it more cost-effective. We launched the first SAGE Northern NJ Chapter to serve the
aging LGBT community and our outreach services continue to enrich the lives of HIV+ individuals. This year has proven that the harder we work, and the more committed we remain,
the stronger we will be and the more peaks we will see in our future.
Our 2011 theme, “Do Ask, Do Tell”, speaks to the heart of our heritage of being strong and
visible contributors to society. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with committed staff
and board members who are contributing to society’s improvement. We know it’s not glamorous work, but our efforts mean tangible, positive changes in LGBT people’s lives every day,
and that’s why we do it.
Whether you’ve visited Hudson Pride once or you come regularly, I invite you to take a look
at all we have to offer and to get involved in the life-changing work we do. From all of us at
HPCC, thank you! We are grateful for your support, and we look forward to celebrating our
pride with you every day of the year!
Nancy Caamaño
Executive Director
Hudson Pride Connections Center
HUDSON PRIDE WEEK 2011
Thursday August 18th 6pm
GrAND MArSHAl rECEPTioN
32 Jones Street
Jersey City, New Jersey
Help us honor our
Grand Marshall “Babs” Casbar Siperstein &
Our Vital Voice recipients:
Darryl Hill - Former JCLGO Chair
Philip F. Raleigh Jr. - LGBT Police Liaison
with the Jersey City Police Dept.
$25 Suggested Donation
Sunday August 21st 6pm
DykES oN MiCS CoMEDy SHoW
liTM, 140 Newark Ave, Jersey City, 1/2 block
from Grove Street PATH
5pm Doors Open
The night will include Fantastic raffle Prizes and
Drink Specials!
Featuring: Cara Kilduff (Host of “Talking About” on
QPTV), Robin Cloud (“Under the Pink Carpet”)
Proceeds will benefit the11th Annual Hudson Pride
Festival and Parade.
Monday August 22nd 5:30pm
HuDSoN CouNTy FlAG rAiSiNG
Corner of Summit & Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Reception at Hudson Pride Connections Center,
32 Jones Street
FREE
Tuesday, August 23rd 5pm
JC CiTy HAll FlAG rAiSiNG
JC City Hall
280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
FREE
Wednesday, August 24th 7:00pm
“DANCE PArTy” SAGE EvENT
32 Jones Street
Do it Till you’re Satisfied!
Dance Party
Prizes and raffle
Focus: 50+ (All are welcome)
FREE
Thursday, August 25th 7pm
voluNTEEr MEETiNG
One Exchange Place
voluNTEEr THANk you PArTy
PiNT, 34 Wayne Street, Jersey City
Food and Drink Specials
All Are Welcome
Friday, August 26th 7pm
CHillFEST MoviE SCrEENiNG oF
OUTRAGE
JC City Council Chambers
280 Grove Street, Jersey City
FREE
Saturday, August 27th 11am
PARADE KICK-OFF
City Hall
Saturday, August 27th 12pm – 7pm
11TH ANNuAl lGBT PriDE FESTivAl
Exchange Place
Saturday, August 27th 7 pm - Midnight
OFFICIAL AFTER-PRIDE BLOCK PARTY
Hard Grove Café
319 Grove St. Jersey City
$10 Admission
KICK OFF TIME 11am!
HPCC
ENTERTAINERS
GRAND MARSHAL
Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein
Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein, a Jersey City native, is a respected leader in the national Democratic
Party and a trailblazer for transgender rights and visibility. She has made great strides in political and
legislative arenas, becoming New Jersey’s only “out” elected lGBT voting delegate in the 2004 Democratic National Convention and its first transgender delegate. in September 2009, she was nominated
and confirmed as an at-large member of the Democratic National Committee, also becoming its first
transgender member. She has been consistently recognized for her activism in the lGBT community.
in 2004, she was a recipient of the NJ Personal liberty Fund’s Honors Award. in 2006, she received the
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association (TGLCA) Triangle Award. In honor of the 40th Anniversary
of the Stonewall riots, she was named one of the 40 Trans Heroes by the imperial Court Council and
the National Gay and lesbian Task Force in 2009.
Appolonia Cruz
The legendary NyC/Miami South Beach Fl. Drag Entertainer Appolonia Cruz impacts the lives of everyone everywhere she performs or makes an appearance. Besides performing Appolonia is a major supporter of the G.l.B.T.Q.S. Community & many even refer to her as an activist which Appolonia gladly accepts with pride. Appolonia host/co-host’s most of the gay pride events in the NyC area. She also hosts at
a Bronx television cable show called “FX Gay Tv”.This past Jan 03,2011 Appolonia hosted & performed
at the farewell Sendoff celebration for “Miss New york 2010 - Claire Buffie” to her Miss America 2011”
competition in las vegas. last fall 2010 Appolonia hosted “The 7th NyC Wedding March 2010 Festival”
& appeared at all of the major magazines from Star, life & Style, in Touch, Go etc etc even on CNN with
“the real Housewives of NyC” & appeared in their April 2011 season opener. Appolonia also opened
up on the “Wendy Williams Show” in 2009 + has hosted in numerous events imaginable throughout the
G.L.B.T community, Appolonia is recognized for her positive contributions. This diva is always available
to lend her image + provide support to her beloved community & give of her time for a worthy cause.
Throughout the years she has hosted / co-hosted Brooklyn Gay Pride 2007-2008, Queens Gay Pride
2009, Bronx Gay Pride 2009-2010,The NyC G.l.B.T 2010 & 2011 Expo at the Jacobs Javits Convention
Center’s video lounge as well as serving as one of the hostesses in the first ever “Harlem Gay Pride” 2010!.
Her memorable appearance at Miami Beach Gay Pride 2010 representing her beloved South Beach
hometown had the Miami press buzzing with excitement!. Besides performing Appolonia is her own hair
& makeup artist + fashion designer & wears 100% of everything she makes in her 20yr Drag Career..
To have Appolonia Cruz Host your event nationwide?
[email protected]
Tyra A Ross
At a statuesque 6ft 2in and slithering into an envious size 4 i am under the zodiac sign Pisces. i am an events and community co-coordinator, counselor, club/party hostess and my latest accomplishment is the assembly of the hot new dance group Xav.E.T.A.R., a group with a diverse cast of talented, imaginative and creative individuals. I am also a couture fashion and
runway model having worked with many designers including B. michael of BMichael Couture
The first few years of my life were spent on the beautiful island of Tobago, the sister island to Trinidad
hence the name The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. At age 15 after facing horrifying experiences I
came to live in owings Mills Maryland permanently, where i attended and graduated top 10% of my
class in 1992 from owings Mills High School. i then went on to Fayetteville State university where i
lived on Pope Air force Base with my Aunt and Uncle, which provided great relief to me mentally and
physically. i then returned to Maryland to attend Morgan State university. in 1994 tragedy struck again
and i moved to New york City. Facing many difficulties i was able to make New york City my home and
i was on my way to establishing a modeling and entertainment career. Since 1998 i have modeled for
top designers, won five(5) pageants and have even recorded a club track. i continue to host parties and
model now adding the community activist title to my repertoire continuously working to help empower
youth and adults at nonprofit agencies and in the community.
Frank
Lamboy
Friscia & lamboy, chances are you have heard Frank lamboy’s remix and production work. His success
lies in his eclectic sound where Frank manages to blend soaring vocals, tribal, and Progressive House.
Frank Lamboy was born into a musically inclined family. As a classically trained pianist, who credits his
family’s musical background with broadening his horizons, it has allowed him to think outside the box.
As a producer/remixer, Frank has created a major buzz for himself through his original productions with
artists such as Anthony LaMont, Jennifer Cuneta, Diana Falzone, Terry Maxx, Michelle Weeks, Inaya Day,
Sandy B, and Jennifer Carbonel. He has also remixed for artists such as Shakira, rob Thomas, Gloria Estefan, Alanis Morrisette, Britney Spears, Cher, Amber, Frederick Ford, Justin Timeberlake, and the list goes
on. in addition, he was also tapped to spin at many high profile parties for the likes of MTv networks,
E! Networks, ralph lauren, and HBo’s Sex and the City. His success has cemented his name as one of
the most innovative artists on the circuit today. His radio shows include Aol radio, XM, Sirius, iTunes
pod casts and Music Choice.
ByancaRaye
Byancaraye is a wonderfully fabulous and fierce female illusionist. She is a native of Jersey City. She incorporates gospel, r & B, pop and some comedy into her energetic and show stopping performances.
Over the last six years of her wonderful career, she has won 4 pageant titles. The most recent was in
April of 2011, she won the title of Miss Supermodel international inc. Newcomer 2011. Byancaraye
has performed at various clubs, bars, charity functions and special events up and down the east coast.
She could not be happier to be performing for the second time at the all new Hudson Pride 2011.
Thanks,
Byancaraye loveStorm
Miss Supermodel International Inc. Newcomer 2011
Miss Glamour Goddess 2010
Miss Illusions NJ Newcomer 2009
Miss Union County 2008
[email protected]
With over 15 years in the music industry, Frank Lamboy has forged himself an impressive career. Working under several monikers such as, renegade Tribe, 12 Tone, Andy & the lamboy and, most recently,
Plastiq Passion
Take everything you think you know about girl bands and throw it out the window because Plastiq Passion rocks out like no other. Their energetic and passionate live show continues to create quite a buzz
amongst concert goers in New york City as well as nation-wide, ever since their 2008 cross-country
tour. Their newest album To Be a Blade of Grass in Cracked Cement has been in regular rotation on
New york City’s only modern rock station 101.9 rXP since its release in 2010 and continues to garner
excellent reviews which opened the door for them to open up for such notable acts as The Cult and
Dramarama. Plastiq Passion is made up of the enigmatic Jessica Chaos on vocals, the quiet but wise
Deborrah Sanchez on lead guitar, the rather tall Christine Simon on bass, and the animal Stacey lee on
drums. Collectively they have a goal to play every single rock venue in America (and also the world) including, but not limited to, your basement. So keep a look out for these four hardcore momma-jamma’s
and don’t mess with them, because they have a black-belt in bar stools.
Joi-Elle White
i have been a Jersey City resident for over 20 years. i attended lincoln High School, and continued my
studies by earning certificates from beauty school and business school. i am certified as a home health
aide, an Hiv counselor, and can perform first aid and CPr. Education is very important to me. i feel it
helps me service others better. I have received awards for my work in the community and in schools.
For the last four years, I have been employed at Hudson Pride Connections Center where I do
outreach work and facilitate a Transgender group called Transview. Recently, I took part in a trans
workers’ rights campaign that lead to a victory against American Eagle outfitters, one of several retailers that discriminated against transgender people. i hope to continue this work and influence other companies to change their attitudes and provide sensitivity training for employees.
also am part of the lGBTQ Justice Project with the organization Globe in Brooklyn, New york.
I have been participating in Ballroom competitions since I was 17 years old. I have done a lot of
traveling on the East Coast and have lived and worked in Baltimore and North Carolina,
where I got into performing and worked at the clubs Mardi Gras, Allegras, Ci Ci’s and Liquids.
Since living in the New york City area, i have performed at Club Barracudas in Manhattan and The Cage
in Hoboken. I have appeared on two episodes of the show “In the Life” - “Beauty in the Black Market”
and “Living in the Margins.”
Two years ago, I graced the Pride stage and I look forward to performing again this year.
But this time, as the Miss Gay New Jersey Newcomer of 2011!
Timothy Jones
Timothy Jones has been attending Jersey City Pride for the past few years and is very excited to be
performing in this year’s pride fest. A resident of Jersey City, he has sang and performed in various places
throughout NJ and Ny. He has two solo albums “My Story” and “Doin’ Me” and is currently working on
a third. He has a single on iTunes entitled “It’s On Tonight”.
Enjoy the show!
His music can be heard on:
www.myspace.com/timj2006
www.reverbnation.com/teejones
Tony Enos
ToNy ENoS CEo of lil’ T Entertainment & Fashions llC
& “out”international Pop recording Artist
Tony Enos has been hailed as “the most exciting performer to come out Philadelphia since Patti Labelle”
by gbmnews.com. His debut album “DID IT RITE” on his own indie label lil’ T Entertainment LLC. sold
thousands of copies around the world including in Japan, the united kingdom, Europe, Canada, South
America, and of course the united States. He’s taking the industry by storm with his sultry sound and
electrifying signature performance style.
Now, with his hot new single “BuST iT” available on iTunes, he’s back! visit ToNy at
www.tonyenos.com and see why music lovers everywhere will tell you “Tony Enos
did it right!”
www.tonyenos.com
Sonia Bladez
Transcending cultural boundaries through hip-hop and reggaeton Sonia Bladez is ready to make a major
impact in the entertainment business; she is a lyricist, songwriter, producer and actress. Sonia Bladez
captures the attention of different backgrounds with her words whether in English or Spanish.
Her love for music started with playing the snare drums, advanced to performing, writing lyrics and now
producing. in 2006 she collaborated with r&B singer Michael Ashanti integrating a reggaeton and hiphop flow in the song “Born Again”. in 2007 she built a home recording studio, succeeding in recording
“The Beginning of Ya’ll End” Mixtape followed by “Rough On All The Edges”The Album. While recording
and promoting her album catalog she is structuring her record label, Strong Forces Headquarters.
Dawn Tallman
The Queen of Gospel Energy was born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut, Dawn began singing in
the house of God from childhood. later, she expanded her body of work into the r&B and Dance
scenes. Dawns voice and style have been compared to those of many great vocalists, like Chaka Khan,
karen Wheeler and oleta Adams, yet her style is completely & audibly her own. Her ear for harmonies
and her perfect sense for the placement of backgrounds & adlibs make her a producers dream and an
audiences delight.
This amazing lady has also appeared on the VH1 hit reality show “Born to Diva,” where she was one of
the top 5 contestants. Some of Dawns tours include: Patti la Belle, kC & JoJo, keith Sweat, Dave Hollister, Michelle Williams, Stephanie Mills, Calvin richardson, & kim Burrell. She was booked for 3 months
of work at the Soul Star Cafe in Tokyo, Japan.
Dawn is crowned The Queen of Gospel Energy from her anointed vocals on songs like YOU ARE WHY,
i GET HAPPy and EvEryTHANG. She is a “go to” artist for every DJ that plays during a Praise Party
whether on radio or live. She has captured the ToP 10 of the Billboard Dance Chart several times.
Cheer New York
www.discogs.com/artist/Dawn Tallman
Cheer New york (a.k.a. Cheer Ny or CNy) is an all-volunteer non-profit adult cheerleading squad by
and for the lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender and Straight communities that combines cheers, gymnastics, dance and acrobatic stunts into a professional and exhilarating crowd-pleasing performance. Cheer
New york is made up of adults from the Ny-NJ area who are 21 years old and older.
www.cheerny.org
Vic Della Pello
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Mandolin player vic Della Pello currently makes his home right here in
Jersey City. Vic has spent the past 25 years performing, writing and recording through much of the Tri
State area. Along the way he has opened for a few of his heroes. Warren Zevon, John Hiatt and lyle
Lovett to name a few. Performing as a solo artist or with his band it’s always a great performance. With
6 self-penned CD’s including the brand new disc Broken Heart Tattoo , released this summer, there’s
sure to be something for everyone to connect with.
original Country rock Pop Soul !!
www.vicdellapello.com
JFortino
Singer/songwriter JFortino, brings a fresh and dynamic flavor to the world of pop music with the sensitivity of the most prolific balladeers and with the honesty of his emotionally raw vocals. He sings of
hope…he sings of love. But, most importantly, he sings truth. His music transcends a world of discontent
while embracing passion and mystery.
Working with some of the most renowned writers, artists, engineers, and remixers, JFortino manages
to transform from a pulsating, club “Divo”, to an intimate jazz crooner singing words of redemption
and salvation.
“My songs are stories taken directly from my life. If I don’t believe them, nobody else will, and” he says.
“This is the best way I know how to make a positive change in the world – by being myself ”
www.jfortino.com/cms/
LALA
lAlA is a Dance Pop recording and performing artist. She has charted #5 Billboard Dance radio Airplay with “Never Forget you” last July 2010. She currently has a single out “i Miss you” on BPM Sirius XM.
LALA is also a songwriter. You can visit her at www.lalathemusicartist.com
Ned Massey
Ned Massey is an award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist, and music producer. He is also an actor
having appeared on television, off-Broadway, and in indie films. He also wrote and starred in a musical,
“Bloodties,” that premiered at the 2010 New york Music Theater Festival.
Together, Ned and lAlA has combined their talents and wrote a wedding song, “Take This Hand” in
celebration Gay Marriage legalization in the New york State on June 23, 2011.you can hear the song on
youTube: http://youtu.be/-MWqS8H684E
Sexual Minorities in Academia: The Show Must Go On!
By Renata Moreira, LGBTQ Taskforce Chair, New Jersey City University
Can you guess what kinds of resources are specifically dedicated to the support of lGBT
people on college campuses in our county? The sad truth is that, despite endless media campaigns around same-sex/identity issues and wide-spread mobilizations all over the
country, our LGBT population continues to be virtually invisible in the eyes of “the man.”
Practically all research examining the perceptions and experiences of LGBT students, faculty, and staff point to the fact that we are still being pushed to the backburner by folks
who just don’t quite get how pervasive homo/bi/trans-phobia really is... Need further evidence? Check out some of the 2010 findings published in “The State of Higher Education
for LGBT People,” one of the most comprehensive national reports on the subject to date:
1. lGBQ students experience significantly greater harassment and discrimination than
their heterosexual allies - They are also more likely to drop out of school than their
straight counterparts.
2. respondents who identified as trans-masculine/feminine, and gender non-conforming,
experienced higher rates of harassment than those who identified as men/women.
3. LGBTQ faculty and staff members had more negative perceptions of campus climate
than their straight counterparts.
And the list goes on…
Does it get better? Sure. But only when you mobilize with other equality lovers on your campus
to call attention to the priorities of our LGBT populations. Here’s a story to illustrate the point:
In the Fall of 2010, New Jersey City University student leaders took stock of the campus resources across
the State: Some institutions had funded Centers specifically dedicated to serving their needs. NJCU students don’t even have an LGBTQ club room to build their community. Other schools had at least one
full time trained staff to support them. NJCU students rely on passionate, but overextended volunteer advisors. They also found out that other universities have been updating their records (e.g., housing, health, admissions) to allow students the option to self-identify. Not the case on their campus yet…
They were fired up by the results and formed a coalition of students, faculty, and staff to promote the
visibility of sexual minorities on campus. Working night and day, they organized vigils, town hall meetings, dorm talks, petition campaigns, and met with their peers, faculty, staff, and the administration.
Seeing their tireless efforts, the administration took action this past June and created a university-wide LGBTQ
and Ally Taskforce.The taskforce is charged with conducting a comprehensive campus climate assessment and
submitting recommendations that may inform future resource allocations for the LGBT population. Time to
celebrate? Not quite yet… Seeing the economic crisis, other university initiatives are likely to take precedence over LGBTQ needs if campus leaders and allies don’t stay in action as they did over the past year.
The show must go on, bois and grrrls! A state-wide coalition will be convening at the “11th LGBTQA
leadership Conference” at Montclair State university on November 4, 2011. All NJ college students
are encouraged to attend (free of charge) and contribute to the equality movement on every campus
across the State! For more information and/or to register, please email [email protected]
Do Ask, Do Tell
By David Bimbi
in the early 1980’s as a teenager, i attended my first gay pride march wearing a borrowed t-shirt that
read “How dare you assume I’m straight” and I think that captures the theme of this year’s Pride Festival
perfectly. We should tell people about our lives and more importantly, never assume people are straight.
“Oh you’re married, husband or wife?” By asking heterosexual’s about their sexual orientation, they get to
takea walk in our shoes for minute. So Do ASk and Do TEll about sexual identity and orientation,
and don’t forget to add gender identity to that as well. We can put Do ASk, Do TEll into practice in
many ways.
When we meet our elected and appointed government officials, Do ASk in what ways they support
our communities. DO TELL them about what you are doing. Tell them how much we need their support.Tell them we need marriage equality, more funding for Hiv/AiDS prevention and services for those
with Hiv/AiDS, and programs from anti-bullying to social support for our youth, who we must protect
and foster to become the next generation of leaders.
When meeting folks expressing anti-lGBT beliefs, Do ASk how they came to these beliefs and Do
TELL how expressing anti-LGBT beliefs harms members of our community in a multitude of ways, from
outright discrimination to outrageous and brutal acts of violence against members of our community.
Tell them the pain it causes to hear our lives discussed as though we are less than human and have
nothing to offer society.
When meeting other lGBT folks, Do ASk how they are involved in our communities. We cannot be
complacent, and simply thank those working to improve the lives of LGBT people without stepping up
in some way, any way. A phone call to a legislator, making a small donation to our very important and
sadly underfunded LGBT organizations, or just showing up at an LGBT event. Lastly, DO TELL about
your involvement with Hudson Pride Connections or any other LGBT organization, lead through the
power of example!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVOCACY
American Civil Liberties Union of NJ (ACLU)
Post Office Box 32159
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973.642.2084
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aclu-nj.org
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association
PO Box 33209
Trenton, NJ 08629
Phone: 609.396.9788
Website: www.tglca.com
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTERS
GABLES of Cape May County
PO Box 641
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: 609.861.1848
Website: www.gablescapemay.com
32 Jones Street
Jersey City NJ 07306
Phone: 201.963.4779
Website: www.hudsonpride.org
Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County
(GAAMC)
PO Box 137
Convent Station, NJ 07961
Phone: 973.285.1595
Website: www.gaamc.org
The Center (NYC)
The LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street
NY NY 10011
Phone: 212.620.7310
Website: www.gaycenter.org
GPBN Gay Pride Business Network
Website: www.gpbn.org
National Organization for Woman of NJ
(NOW-NJ)
110 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609.393.0156
Website: www.nownj.org
The Our Youth Center
St. John’s Church
155 North Street
Jersey City NJ 07307
Phone: 210.839.5869
Myspace.com/our_ youth
Planned Parenthood of NJ
P.O. Box 512
Trenton, NJ 08603
Phone: 609.278.5863
Website: www.plannedparenthoodnj.org
The Pride Center of New Jersey
321 Raritan Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Phone: 732.846.2232
Website: www.pridecenter.org
HIV/AIDS
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
880 Bergen Ave., Suite 802
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201.432.1134
Website: www.hyacinth.org
Liberation in Truth Open Door Drop In Center
47-49 New Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973.424.9555
Meetings: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Website: www.litufc.org
NAMES Project Foundation-Northern NJ
Chapter
Post Office Box 85
Paramus, NJ 07653
Phone: 201.265.0600
Website: www.namesnnj.org
New Jersey Stonewall Democrats
PO Box 8221 New Market Station
Piscataway, NJ 08855
Phone: 732.603.0514
[email protected]
www.njstonewalldemocrats.org
PRIDE
NJ Woman & AIDS Network
103 Baynard St., 3rd Floor
New Brunswick. NJ 08901
Phone: 732.846.4462
Website: www.njwan.org
POLITICAL
Garden State Equality
67 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: 732.GSE.LGBT
Website: www.gardenstateequality.org
Hudson Diversity Action Council
32 Jones Street, Suite 301
Phone: 877.772.0166
Website: www.hudsondiversity.org
Jersey City Peace Movement
PO Box 7840
Phone: 201.222.3135
Website: www.jcpm.org
NARAL Pro-Choice NJ
P.O. Box 23312
Trenton, NJ 08607
Website: www.prochoicenj.org
New Jersey Lesbian & Gay Coalition
P.O. Box 11335
New Brunswick, NJ 08906-1335
Phone: 732.828.6772
Website: www.njlgc.org
Brooklyn Pride
Park Slope United Methodist Church
6th Avenue and 8th Street
Brooklyn NY 11215
Website: www.brooklynpride.org
Heritage of Pride - NYC Pride
154 Christopher Street Suite 1D
NY NY 10014
Phone: 212.807.7433
Website: www.nycpride.org
Hudson Pride
Jersey City Pride
32 Jones Street, Suite 303
Phone: 201.333.5725
Website: www.jclgo.org
Jersey Pride (JPI)
Asbury Pride/NJ Pride
1048 Livingston Ave.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732.214.2965
Website: www.jerseypride.org
Newark- Essex Pride
Phone: 949.350.5437
Website: www.newarkessexpride.org
Queens Pride
P.O. Box 720464
Jackson Heights NY 11372
Phone: 718.728.7599
Website: www.queenspride.org
SPORTS
Garden State Gay Bowling Organization
(GSGBO)
1 Garfield Ave.
Phone: 201.321.9084
Meetings: Tuesdays at 9pm @
Nationwide Hudson Lanes
Website: www.gsgbo.com
Gay Lesbian Bowlers of Hudson County
(GLBHC)
Bowlrite Lanes
714 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ
www.glbhc.com
facebook.com/glbhc
TeamNJ
PO BOX 10596
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
Phone: 908.234.1481
Website: www.teamnj.org
Parents, Friends, & Family of Lesbian & Gays
PO Box 244
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: 973.267.8414
Website: www.pflagnorthjersey.org
WELCOMING CONGREGATIONS
All Nations Lutheran Church
Welcoming Lutheran Congregation.
432 Westside Ave.
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: 201.432.1050
Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie St.
Phone: 201.659.2211
Website: www.gracevanvorst.org
Grace Lutheran Church
Welcoming Lutheran Congregation.
982 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: 201.653.5311
SUPPORT
African Asian Latina Lesbians United (AALLU)
Pride Center of NJ, 1048 Livingston Ave
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732.679.7687
www.celebratesisterhood.org
Gays, Lesbians and Friends at Christ Church
393 Washington Ave.
Phone: 973.751.0616
[email protected]
www.christchurchbelleville.org/jubilee/glbt.htm
Gays, Lesbians and Friends at Christ Church
393 Washington Ave.
Phone: 973.751.0616
[email protected]
www.christchurchbelleville.org/jubilee/glbt.htm
Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church
47-49 New Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973.424.9555
Website: www.litufc.org
St. John’s Episcopal Church
1514 Palisade Ave.
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: 201.348.3966
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
155 North St.
Website: www.stjohnsjerseycity.homestead.com
St. Paul the Apostle
Welcoming Roman Catholic Congregation.
14 Greenville Ave.
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: 201.433.8500
St. Matthew’s lutheran Church
St. Matthew’s is Jersey City’s most diverse church.
85 Wayne St.
Phone: 201.432.9319
Website: www.stmatthewsjc.org
Temple Beth-El
The Reform Jewish Congregation of Jersey City.
2419 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: 201.333.4229
Website: www.betheljc.org
Arts /Socials
Art House Productions
Po Box 3264
McWilliams Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201.915.9911
Website: www.arthouseproductions.org
The Attic Ensemble
83 Wayne Street
Phone: 201.413.9200
Website: www.atticensemble.org
Central New Jersey Gay Men’s opera Club
1 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Apt.11-K
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732.249.9034
Chillfest The Mostly Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
www.chillfest.org
Facebook.com/chillfest
[email protected]
Just Cruising - Women’s Motorcycle Club
114 Ashurst Lane
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Phone: 609.518.1476
New Jersey’s lesbian & Gay Havurah
Po Box 2576
Edison, NJ 08818
Phone: 732.650.1010
Website: www.njhav.org
Pro Arts Jersey City
344 Grove St., PMB 190
Phone: 201.736.7057
[email protected]
Website: www.proartsjerseycity.org
The Center for the Performing Arts at
DeBaun Auditorium
5th & Hudson Streets
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201.216.8937
Website: www.debaun.org | www.njwan.org
Acknowledgements
The Hudson Pride Connections Center Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank our
volunteers, coordinators, entertainers, speakers, parade participants and sponsors for making
the 11th Annual Hudson Pride Festival and Parade possible.
Our Sponsors and Partners in Pride:
Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, AAOGC, Capital One, dot429, Duggal Visual Solutions, Dykes on
Mics NYC, Femworks, GO Magazine NYC, Going Green Industries, Hard Grove Café, KTU,
LITM, Liberation In Truth, Next Magazine, Out in Jersey, Pershing, Pint, Stylistik
Our Friends and Partners in the Community:
Art House Productions, Balance, Bouquets and Baskets, Barefoot Wine, The Brennan Court
House, Chillfest, Dragonslair, Gayborhood Jersey City, Garden State Equality, Garden State
Gay Bowling Organization, Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County, gay Lesbian Bowlers of
Hudson County, Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, Iron Monkey, Jersey City Council Members, Jersey City Fire Department, Jersey City Police Department, The Jersey City Reporter, The Jersey Journal, Made With Love, Minuteman Press, The Merchant, New Jersey Lesbian & Gay
Coalition, Our Youth, The Warehouse Café
Gene Aguirre, Gus Baretto, Walt Boraczek, Adeli Brito, Manny Cardenas, John Catania, Miguel
Cardenas, Carol Crystal, Rob DeAnthony, City Councilman David Donnelly, Liz Edman,
Mathew Edwards, Alan Fox, Norm Francoeur, Councilman Steve Fulop, Christian Fuscarino,
Councilman William Gaughan, Eileen Gaughan, Joe Genua, Christine Goodman, Sue Goodman, Darryl Hill, Cat Hecht, Ian F. Hinonangan, Charles Ignacio, Jelynne Jardiniano, Maryanne
Kelleher, Lex Leonard, Yuri Majic, Paul Mendoza, Carlos Mercado, George Mercado, Gladys
Mercado, Renata Moreira, Steve Morales, Vinny Moschetta, Barbara and Daniel Mundo, Jonathan Murray, Mark Nelson, Christina Lyons, Laura Pople, Jaden Rogers, Howard Richman,
Joanne Smith, Michael Smith, Congressman Albio Sires, Wolf Sterling, John Steadman, Sherri
Rase, Melissa Sak, Burley S. Tuggle, Robert Vitale, Shoshanna Withers, Gary Paul Wright
Our Pride Brothers+Sisters who inspire us every day and every year:
Brooklyn Pride, Heritage of Pride (NY Pride), InterPride, Jersey Pride Inc., NERP, NewarkEssex Pride and Queens Pride
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Hudson Pride Community Members,
As Hudson Pride Connections Center (HPCC) enters into a new chapter, I have been honored to lead the charge as your Executive Director. It has been a phenomenal experience
collaborating with our community partners, and I recognize that our work would not be possible without the support of our volunteer and donor community, which includes you!
We have come a long way as an LGBT community and there are many successes to celebrate. Just a year ago, JCLGO and the HPCC Board of Directors had the vision to house all
the social services provided to the LGBT community in Hudson County and its annual pride
celebration under one roof. With exceptional leadership and a strong volunteer base, that
vision has become a reality! Thanks to the Hudson County office of Housing & Community
Development, we completed an Energy Conservation Project that beatified the center and
made it more cost-effective. We launched the first SAGE Northern NJ Chapter to serve the
aging LGBT community and our outreach services continue to enrich the lives of HIV+ individuals. This year has proven that the harder we work, and the more committed we remain,
the stronger we will be and the more peaks we will see in our future.
Our 2011 theme, “Do Ask, Do Tell”, speaks to the heart of our heritage of being strong and
visible contributors to society. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with committed staff
and board members who are contributing to society’s improvement. We know it’s not glamorous work, but our efforts mean tangible, positive changes in LGBT people’s lives every day,
and that’s why we do it.
Whether you’ve visited Hudson Pride once or you come regularly, I invite you to take a look
at all we have to offer and to get involved in the life-changing work we do. From all of us at
HPCC, thank you! We are grateful for your support, and we look forward to celebrating our
pride with you every day of the year!
Nancy Caamaño
Executive Director
HUDSON PRIDE WEEK 2011
Thursday August 18th 6pm
GrAND MArSHAl rECEPTioN
32 Jones Street
Jersey City, New Jersey
Help us honor our
Grand Marshall “Babs” Casbar Siperstein &
Our Vital Voice recipients:
Darryl Hill - Former JCLGO Chair
Philip F. Raleigh Jr. - LGBT Police Liaison
with the Jersey City Police Dept.
Sunday August 21st 6pm
DykES oN MiCS CoMEDy SHoW
liTM, 140 Newark Ave, Jersey City, 1/2 block
from Grove Street PATH
5pm Doors Open
The night will include Fantastic raffle Prizes and
Drink Specials!
Featuring: Cara Kilduff (Host of “Talking About” on
QPTV), Robin Cloud (“Under the Pink Carpet”)
Proceeds will benefit the11th Annual Hudson Pride
Festival and Parade.
Monday August 22nd 5:30pm
HuDSoN CouNTy FlAG rAiSiNG
Corner of Summit & Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Reception at Hudson Pride Connections Center,
32 Jones Street
FREE
Tuesday, August 23rd 5pm
JC CiTy HAll FlAG rAiSiNG
JC City Hall
280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
FREE
Wednesday, August 24th 7:00pm
“DANCE PArTy” SAGE EvENT
32 Jones Street
Do it Till you’re Satisfied!
Dance Party
Prizes and raffle
Focus: 50+ (All are welcome)
FREE
voluNTEEr MEETiNG
One Exchange Place
voluNTEEr THANk you PArTy
PiNT, 34 Wayne Street, Jersey City
Food and Drink Specials
All Are Welcome
Friday, August 26th 7pm
CHillFEST MoviE SCrEENiNG oF
OUTRAGE
JC City Council Chambers
280 Grove Street, Jersey City
FREE
Saturday, August 27th 11am
PARADE KICK-OFF
City Hall
Saturday, August 27th 12pm – 7pm
11TH ANNuAl lGBT PriDE FESTivAl
Exchange Place
Saturday, August 27th 7 pm - Midnight
OFFICIAL AFTER-PRIDE BLOCK PARTY
Hard Grove Café
319 Grove St. Jersey City
$10 Admission
KICK OFF TIME 11am!
HPCC
ENTERTAINERS
GRAND MARSHAL
Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein
Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein, a Jersey City native, is a respected leader in the national Democratic
Party and a trailblazer for transgender rights and visibility. She has made great strides in political and
legislative arenas, becoming New Jersey’s only “out” elected lGBT voting delegate in the 2004 Democratic National Convention and its first transgender delegate. in September 2009, she was nominated
and confirmed as an at-large member of the Democratic National Committee, also becoming its first
transgender member. She has been consistently recognized for her activism in the lGBT community.
in 2004, she was a recipient of the NJ Personal liberty Fund’s Honors Award. in 2006, she received the
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association (TGLCA) Triangle Award. In honor of the 40th Anniversary
of the Stonewall riots, she was named one of the 40 Trans Heroes by the imperial Court Council and
the National Gay and lesbian Task Force in 2009.
Appolonia Cruz
The legendary NyC/Miami South Beach Fl. Drag Entertainer Appolonia Cruz impacts the lives of everyone everywhere she performs or makes an appearance. Besides performing Appolonia is a major supporter of the G.l.B.T.Q.S. Community & many even refer to her as an activist which Appolonia gladly accepts with pride. Appolonia host/co-host’s most of the gay pride events in the NyC area. She also hosts at
a Bronx television cable show called “FX Gay Tv”.This past Jan 03,2011 Appolonia hosted & performed
at the farewell Sendoff celebration for “Miss New york 2010 - Claire Buffie” to her Miss America 2011”
competition in las vegas. last fall 2010 Appolonia hosted “The 7th NyC Wedding March 2010 Festival”
& appeared at all of the major magazines from Star, life & Style, in Touch, Go etc etc even on CNN with
“the real Housewives of NyC” & appeared in their April 2011 season opener. Appolonia also opened
up on the “Wendy Williams Show” in 2009 + has hosted in numerous events imaginable throughout the
G.L.B.T community, Appolonia is recognized for her positive contributions. This diva is always available
to lend her image + provide support to her beloved community & give of her time for a worthy cause.
Throughout the years she has hosted / co-hosted Brooklyn Gay Pride 2007-2008, Queens Gay Pride
2009, Bronx Gay Pride 2009-2010,The NyC G.l.B.T 2010 & 2011 Expo at the Jacobs Javits Convention
Center’s video lounge as well as serving as one of the hostesses in the first ever “Harlem Gay Pride” 2010!.
Her memorable appearance at Miami Beach Gay Pride 2010 representing her beloved South Beach
hometown had the Miami press buzzing with excitement!. Besides performing Appolonia is her own hair
& makeup artist + fashion designer & wears 100% of everything she makes in her 20yr Drag Career..
To have Appolonia Cruz Host your event nationwide?
[email protected]
Tyra A Ross
At a statuesque 6ft 2in and slithering into an envious size 4 i am under the zodiac sign Pisces. i am an events and community co-coordinator, counselor, club/party hostess and my latest accomplishment is the assembly of the hot new dance group Xav.E.T.A.R., a group with a diverse cast of talented, imaginative and creative individuals. I am also a couture fashion and
runway model having worked with many designers including B. michael of BMichael Couture
The first few years of my life were spent on the beautiful island of Tobago, the sister island to Trinidad
hence the name The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. At age 15 after facing horrifying experiences I
came to live in owings Mills Maryland permanently, where i attended and graduated top 10% of my
class in 1992 from owings Mills High School. i then went on to Fayetteville State university where i
lived on Pope Air force Base with my Aunt and Uncle, which provided great relief to me mentally and
physically. i then returned to Maryland to attend Morgan State university. in 1994 tragedy struck again
and i moved to New york City. Facing many difficulties i was able to make New york City my home and
i was on my way to establishing a modeling and entertainment career. Since 1998 i have modeled for
top designers, won five(5) pageants and have even recorded a club track. i continue to host parties and
model now adding the community activist title to my repertoire continuously working to help empower
youth and adults at nonprofit agencies and in the community.
Frank
Lamboy
Friscia & lamboy, chances are you have heard Frank lamboy’s remix and production work. His success
lies in his eclectic sound where Frank manages to blend soaring vocals, tribal, and Progressive House.
Frank Lamboy was born into a musically inclined family. As a classically trained pianist, who credits his
family’s musical background with broadening his horizons, it has allowed him to think outside the box.
As a producer/remixer, Frank has created a major buzz for himself through his original productions with
artists such as Anthony LaMont, Jennifer Cuneta, Diana Falzone, Terry Maxx, Michelle Weeks, Inaya Day,
Sandy B, and Jennifer Carbonel. He has also remixed for artists such as Shakira, rob Thomas, Gloria Estefan, Alanis Morrisette, Britney Spears, Cher, Amber, Frederick Ford, Justin Timeberlake, and the list goes
on. in addition, he was also tapped to spin at many high profile parties for the likes of MTv networks,
E! Networks, ralph lauren, and HBo’s Sex and the City. His success has cemented his name as one of
the most innovative artists on the circuit today. His radio shows include Aol radio, XM, Sirius, iTunes
pod casts and Music Choice.
ByancaRaye
Byancaraye is a wonderfully fabulous and fierce female illusionist. She is a native of Jersey City. She incorporates gospel, r & B, pop and some comedy into her energetic and show stopping performances.
Over the last six years of her wonderful career, she has won 4 pageant titles. The most recent was in
April of 2011, she won the title of Miss Supermodel international inc. Newcomer 2011. Byancaraye
has performed at various clubs, bars, charity functions and special events up and down the east coast.
She could not be happier to be performing for the second time at the all new Hudson Pride 2011.
Thanks,
Byancaraye loveStorm
Miss Supermodel International Inc. Newcomer 2011
Miss Glamour Goddess 2010
Miss Illusions NJ Newcomer 2009
Miss Union County 2008
[email protected]
With over 15 years in the music industry, Frank Lamboy has forged himself an impressive career. Working under several monikers such as, renegade Tribe, 12 Tone, Andy & the lamboy and, most recently,
Plastiq Passion
Take everything you think you know about girl bands and throw it out the window because Plastiq Passion rocks out like no other. Their energetic and passionate live show continues to create quite a buzz
amongst concert goers in New york City as well as nation-wide, ever since their 2008 cross-country
tour. Their newest album To Be a Blade of Grass in Cracked Cement has been in regular rotation on
New york City’s only modern rock station 101.9 rXP since its release in 2010 and continues to garner
excellent reviews which opened the door for them to open up for such notable acts as The Cult and
Dramarama. Plastiq Passion is made up of the enigmatic Jessica Chaos on vocals, the quiet but wise
Deborrah Sanchez on lead guitar, the rather tall Christine Simon on bass, and the animal Stacey lee on
drums. Collectively they have a goal to play every single rock venue in America (and also the world) including, but not limited to, your basement. So keep a look out for these four hardcore momma-jamma’s
and don’t mess with them, because they have a black-belt in bar stools.
Joi-Elle White
i have been a Jersey City resident for over 20 years. i attended lincoln High School, and continued my
studies by earning certificates from beauty school and business school. i am certified as a home health
aide, an Hiv counselor, and can perform first aid and CPr. Education is very important to me. i feel it
helps me service others better. I have received awards for my work in the community and in schools.
For the last four years, I have been employed at Hudson Pride Connections Center where I do
outreach work and facilitate a Transgender group called Transview. Recently, I took part in a trans
workers’ rights campaign that lead to a victory against American Eagle outfitters, one of several retailers that discriminated against transgender people. i hope to continue this work and influence other companies to change their attitudes and provide sensitivity training for employees.
also am part of the lGBTQ Justice Project with the organization Globe in Brooklyn, New york.
I have been participating in Ballroom competitions since I was 17 years old. I have done a lot of
traveling on the East Coast and have lived and worked in Baltimore and North Carolina,
where I got into performing and worked at the clubs Mardi Gras, Allegras, Ci Ci’s and Liquids.
Since living in the New york City area, i have performed at Club Barracudas in Manhattan and The Cage
in Hoboken. I have appeared on two episodes of the show “In the Life” - “Beauty in the Black Market”
and “Living in the Margins.”
Two years ago, I graced the Pride stage and I look forward to performing again this year.
But this time, as the Miss Gay New Jersey Newcomer of 2011!
Timothy Jones
Timothy Jones has been attending Jersey City Pride for the past few years and is very excited to be
performing in this year’s pride fest. A resident of Jersey City, he has sang and performed in various places
throughout NJ and Ny. He has two solo albums “My Story” and “Doin’ Me” and is currently working on
a third. He has a single on iTunes entitled “It’s On Tonight”.
Enjoy the show!
His music can be heard on:
www.myspace.com/timj2006
www.reverbnation.com/teejones
Tony Enos
ToNy ENoS CEo of lil’ T Entertainment & Fashions llC
& “out”international Pop recording Artist
Tony Enos has been hailed as “the most exciting performer to come out Philadelphia since Patti Labelle”
by gbmnews.com. His debut album “DID IT RITE” on his own indie label lil’ T Entertainment LLC. sold
thousands of copies around the world including in Japan, the united kingdom, Europe, Canada, South
America, and of course the united States. He’s taking the industry by storm with his sultry sound and
electrifying signature performance style.
Now, with his hot new single “BuST iT” available on iTunes, he’s back! visit ToNy at
www.tonyenos.com and see why music lovers everywhere will tell you “Tony Enos
did it right!”
www.tonyenos.com
Sonia Bladez
Transcending cultural boundaries through hip-hop and reggaeton Sonia Bladez is ready to make a major
impact in the entertainment business; she is a lyricist, songwriter, producer and actress. Sonia Bladez
captures the attention of different backgrounds with her words whether in English or Spanish.
Her love for music started with playing the snare drums, advanced to performing, writing lyrics and now
producing. in 2006 she collaborated with r&B singer Michael Ashanti integrating a reggaeton and hiphop flow in the song “Born Again”. in 2007 she built a home recording studio, succeeding in recording
“The Beginning of Ya’ll End” Mixtape followed by “Rough On All The Edges”The Album. While recording
and promoting her album catalog she is structuring her record label, Strong Forces Headquarters.
Dawn Tallman
The Queen of Gospel Energy was born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut, Dawn began singing in
the house of God from childhood. later, she expanded her body of work into the r&B and Dance
scenes. Dawns voice and style have been compared to those of many great vocalists, like Chaka Khan,
karen Wheeler and oleta Adams, yet her style is completely & audibly her own. Her ear for harmonies
and her perfect sense for the placement of backgrounds & adlibs make her a producers dream and an
audiences delight.
This amazing lady has also appeared on the VH1 hit reality show “Born to Diva,” where she was one of
the top 5 contestants. Some of Dawns tours include: Patti la Belle, kC & JoJo, keith Sweat, Dave Hollister, Michelle Williams, Stephanie Mills, Calvin richardson, & kim Burrell. She was booked for 3 months
of work at the Soul Star Cafe in Tokyo, Japan.
Dawn is crowned The Queen of Gospel Energy from her anointed vocals on songs like YOU ARE WHY,
i GET HAPPy and EvEryTHANG. She is a “go to” artist for every DJ that plays during a Praise Party
whether on radio or live. She has captured the ToP 10 of the Billboard Dance Chart several times.
Cheer New York
www.discogs.com/artist/Dawn Tallman
Cheer New york (a.k.a. Cheer Ny or CNy) is an all-volunteer non-profit adult cheerleading squad by
and for the lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender and Straight communities that combines cheers, gymnastics, dance and acrobatic stunts into a professional and exhilarating crowd-pleasing performance. Cheer
New york is made up of adults from the Ny-NJ area who are 21 years old and older.
www.cheerny.org
Vic Della Pello
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Mandolin player vic Della Pello currently makes his home right here in
Jersey City. Vic has spent the past 25 years performing, writing and recording through much of the Tri
State area. Along the way he has opened for a few of his heroes. Warren Zevon, John Hiatt and lyle
Lovett to name a few. Performing as a solo artist or with his band it’s always a great performance. With
6 self-penned CD’s including the brand new disc Broken Heart Tattoo , released this summer, there’s
sure to be something for everyone to connect with.
original Country rock Pop Soul !!
www.vicdellapello.com
JFortino
Singer/songwriter JFortino, brings a fresh and dynamic flavor to the world of pop music with the sensitivity of the most prolific balladeers and with the honesty of his emotionally raw vocals. He sings of
hope…he sings of love. But, most importantly, he sings truth. His music transcends a world of discontent
while embracing passion and mystery.
Working with some of the most renowned writers, artists, engineers, and remixers, JFortino manages
to transform from a pulsating, club “Divo”, to an intimate jazz crooner singing words of redemption
and salvation.
“My songs are stories taken directly from my life. If I don’t believe them, nobody else will, and” he says.
“This is the best way I know how to make a positive change in the world – by being myself ”
www.jfortino.com/cms/
LALA
lAlA is a Dance Pop recording and performing artist. She has charted #5 Billboard Dance radio Airplay with “Never Forget you” last July 2010. She currently has a single out “i Miss you” on BPM Sirius XM.
LALA is also a songwriter. You can visit her at www.lalathemusicartist.com
Ned Massey
Ned Massey is an award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist, and music producer. He is also an actor
having appeared on television, off-Broadway, and in indie films. He also wrote and starred in a musical,
“Bloodties,” that premiered at the 2010 New york Music Theater Festival.
Together, Ned and lAlA has combined their talents and wrote a wedding song, “Take This Hand” in
celebration Gay Marriage legalization in the New york State on June 23, 2011.you can hear the song on
youTube: http://youtu.be/-MWqS8H684E
Sexual Minorities in Academia: The Show Must Go On!
By Renata Moreira, LGBTQ Taskforce Chair, New Jersey City University
Can you guess what kinds of resources are specifically dedicated to the support of lGBT
people on college campuses in our county? The sad truth is that, despite endless media campaigns around same-sex/identity issues and wide-spread mobilizations all over the
country, our LGBT population continues to be virtually invisible in the eyes of “the man.”
Practically all research examining the perceptions and experiences of LGBT students, faculty, and staff point to the fact that we are still being pushed to the backburner by folks
who just don’t quite get how pervasive homo/bi/trans-phobia really is... Need further evidence? Check out some of the 2010 findings published in “The State of Higher Education
for LGBT People,” one of the most comprehensive national reports on the subject to date:
1. lGBQ students experience significantly greater harassment and discrimination than
their heterosexual allies - They are also more likely to drop out of school than their
straight counterparts.
2. respondents who identified as trans-masculine/feminine, and gender non-conforming,
experienced higher rates of harassment than those who identified as men/women.
3. LGBTQ faculty and staff members had more negative perceptions of campus climate
than their straight counterparts.
And the list goes on…
Does it get better? Sure. But only when you mobilize with other equality lovers on your campus
to call attention to the priorities of our LGBT populations. Here’s a story to illustrate the point:
In the Fall of 2010, New Jersey City University student leaders took stock of the campus resources across
the State: Some institutions had funded Centers specifically dedicated to serving their needs. NJCU students don’t even have an LGBTQ club room to build their community. Other schools had at least one
full time trained staff to support them. NJCU students rely on passionate, but overextended volunteer advisors. They also found out that other universities have been updating their records (e.g., housing, health, admissions) to allow students the option to self-identify. Not the case on their campus yet…
They were fired up by the results and formed a coalition of students, faculty, and staff to promote the
visibility of sexual minorities on campus. Working night and day, they organized vigils, town hall meetings, dorm talks, petition campaigns, and met with their peers, faculty, staff, and the administration.
Seeing their tireless efforts, the administration took action this past June and created a university-wide LGBTQ
and Ally Taskforce.The taskforce is charged with conducting a comprehensive campus climate assessment and
submitting recommendations that may inform future resource allocations for the LGBT population. Time to
celebrate? Not quite yet… Seeing the economic crisis, other university initiatives are likely to take precedence over LGBTQ needs if campus leaders and allies don’t stay in action as they did over the past year.
The show must go on, bois and grrrls! A state-wide coalition will be convening at the “11th LGBTQA
leadership Conference” at Montclair State university on November 4, 2011. All NJ college students
are encouraged to attend (free of charge) and contribute to the equality movement on every campus
across the State! For more information and/or to register, please email [email protected]
Do Ask, Do Tell
By David Bimbi
in the early 1980’s as a teenager, i attended my first gay pride march wearing a borrowed t-shirt that
read “How dare you assume I’m straight” and I think that captures the theme of this year’s Pride Festival
perfectly. We should tell people about our lives and more importantly, never assume people are straight.
“Oh you’re married, husband or wife?” By asking heterosexual’s about their sexual orientation, they get to
takea walk in our shoes for minute. So Do ASk and Do TEll about sexual identity and orientation,
and don’t forget to add gender identity to that as well. We can put Do ASk, Do TEll into practice in
many ways.
When we meet our elected and appointed government officials, Do ASk in what ways they support
our communities. DO TELL them about what you are doing. Tell them how much we need their support.Tell them we need marriage equality, more funding for Hiv/AiDS prevention and services for those
with Hiv/AiDS, and programs from anti-bullying to social support for our youth, who we must protect
and foster to become the next generation of leaders.
When meeting folks expressing anti-lGBT beliefs, Do ASk how they came to these beliefs and Do
TELL how expressing anti-LGBT beliefs harms members of our community in a multitude of ways, from
outright discrimination to outrageous and brutal acts of violence against members of our community.
Tell them the pain it causes to hear our lives discussed as though we are less than human and have
nothing to offer society.
When meeting other lGBT folks, Do ASk how they are involved in our communities. We cannot be
complacent, and simply thank those working to improve the lives of LGBT people without stepping up
in some way, any way. A phone call to a legislator, making a small donation to our very important and
sadly underfunded LGBT organizations, or just showing up at an LGBT event. Lastly, DO TELL about
your involvement with Hudson Pride Connections or any other LGBT organization, lead through the
power of example!
St. Matthew’s lutheran Church
St. Matthew’s is Jersey City’s most diverse church.
85 Wayne St.
Phone: 201.432.9319
Website: www.stmatthewsjc.org
Temple Beth-El
The Reform Jewish Congregation of Jersey City.
2419 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: 201.333.4229
Website: www.betheljc.org
Arts /Socials
Art House Productions
Po Box 3264
McWilliams Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201.915.9911
Website: www.arthouseproductions.org
The Attic Ensemble
83 Wayne Street
Phone: 201.413.9200
Website: www.atticensemble.org
Central New Jersey Gay Men’s opera Club
1 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Apt.11-K
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732.249.9034
Chillfest The Mostly Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
www.chillfest.org
Facebook.com/chillfest
[email protected]
Just Cruising - Women’s Motorcycle Club
114 Ashurst Lane
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Phone: 609.518.1476
New Jersey’s lesbian & Gay Havurah
Po Box 2576
Edison, NJ 08818
Phone: 732.650.1010
Website: www.njhav.org
Pro Arts Jersey City
344 Grove St., PMB 190
Phone: 201.736.7057
[email protected]
Website: www.proartsjerseycity.org
The Center for the Performing Arts at
DeBaun Auditorium
5th & Hudson Streets
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone: 201.216.8937
Website: www.debaun.org | www.njwan.org

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