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2 ▼ m m nch 3, 1909 ▼ Just ou« ju st out since 1983 PUBLISHER AND EDITOR steppin* out Ren<£e LaChance contents VOL 12 NO. 9 MARCH 3,1995 EDITOR IN SPIRIT A n d W aterwoman FEATURES REPORTER Inga Sorensen Visionary leadership CALENDAR EDITOR Our endorsements fo r the March 28 mail-in election Jann Gilbert PHOTOGRAPHER (p. 15) Linda Kliewer Are we drowning in the second wave? ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Meg Grace Despite outreach efforts, risk taking behaviors in gay male communities are on the rise ADVERTISING REPS E. Ann Hinds C. Jay W ilson Jr. (PP- 17-19) CREATIVE DIRECTOR DEPARTMENTS E. Ann Hinds GRAPHIC DESIGN World news Rupert Kinnard Spanish government will consider creating registered domestic partnerships COPY EDITOR Kelly M. Bryan TYPESETTER (p-5) Jann Gilbert National news DISTRIBUTION Judith Barrington bangs a gong Monday, Feb. 27, at Pioneer Courthouse Square, in remembrance o f those who have died o f AIDS. She joined other community leaders, including former Gov. Barbara Roberts and Lawrence Dark, president o f the Urban League o f Portland, at the noon-hour event. Aaron Bong Washington state Sen. Cal Anderson comes out as having AIDS (pp. 6-11) CONTRIBUTORS Local news A m bling Bear OFFICE M ANAGER Kelly M. Bryan Kristine Chatwood Howard N. Dana Rupert Kinnard Lee Lynch Bob Roehr Richard Shumate Rex W ockner guest editorial Sharing history Black History Month provides greater appreciation for Brother to Brother The submission of written and graphic materials Is welcomed. W ritten m aterial by Rupert K in n ard for Just out are PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214-0400. (503) 136-1252 Ou fax number is 236-1157 , ♦ ♦ , » » » ♦ i » » i i . i ■ i t I i i i i i (pp. 12-15) CO LUM NS J u t M a t b published on the first and third Friday of each month. 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George Eighmey to propose guardianship bill Queer thing While Lon Mahon distracts us, we 're losing ground (p. 30) T Amazon trail We 're here, we 're queer, and we don't do surveys W ell, Black History Month 1995 is now offi perceptions and perspectives can be from one another. A group cially over. The yearly debate about whether o f Brother to Brother members gathered recently at the Lloyd one month or every month of the year should Cinemas to see Hoop Dreams and shared varied and enlighten be used to celebrate the accomplishments of ing observations about this very complex four-year look into the African Americans in this country has slowly lives o f two Chicago African American families. We also died down. It also has become increasingly popular these the days Portland premiere of Marlon Riggs’ last film. Black attended for a cross-section o f people to question the validity of exploring Is, Black A in’t, at Reed College. I found the film dizzying in its history— and conveniently black history seems to be that aspect attempt to cover an amazing spectrum of African American life o f history most worth ignoring. Most conservatives (and many and how we experience what it means to be black in this country. not-so-conservatives) don’t want to acknowledge that what has Once again it was rewarding to share with members of the group occurred in the past is responsible for where we are today, and the parts of the film that affected us the most. many younger people— bored by history— groan at the mere As we members of Brother to Brother continue to develop mention of the civil rights movement of the ’60s. our connection with one another, I find a growing respect for I had the honor of participating in Reed College’s Black each and every opinion that comes from a well-thought-out point History Month program and was able to attend a number of o f view, even if it differs from my own. It is fascinating to learn related events during February. One of the historical highlights the history of an individual and understand how such informa of the month for me was the televised series The Promised Land, tion plays such a crucial part in the opinions we develop as which chronicled the migration o f African Americans from adults. In the queer community, there is also a lot to be gained Mississippi to Chicago. Since my parents traveled this route in when we connect with others who share not only our sexual the early 1950s, this bit of history was very personal form e. But orientation, but our gender, racial and cultural background. It some of the more rewarding events 1 attended during this year’s helps us develop insightful perspectives which can help us lead Black History Month were made even more exciting by sharing more fulfilling lives. them with members of Brother to Brother, the Portland chapter In every other issue. Just Out lists groups which cater to the of the African American gay and bisexual men’s group. I never extensive diversity of our community, and I encourage readers want to take for granted how wonderful it is to spend time with to explore the possibilities. And as for Brother to Brother, I a group of men who respect a sense of shared history. We actually would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to core group members come from different backgrounds, in many ways, but there is a Ron W., Ron Y., Brian P., Cecil P., Jonathan H , Reggie P.. Mark connectedness surrounding the shared history o f all of us as L. and last, but not least. C liff J., for their continued commitment African American gay and bisexual men. I’m constantly amazed, and energy. It is wonderful to share being a part of history in the >< despite the things we do hav e in common, at how different our making. (p.31) ARTS Cinema Women's films take over the Clinton St. Theater; Strawberry and Chocolate is a must-see film (p. 24-25) Entertainment Angels comes to Portland! (p-26) Media GLAAD names media winners (p- 27) Rooks Should Roseanne 's story have staved in t the r family? * • * i » (P- 28) « »