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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)
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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
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The mailing address and telephone number
Rep. 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?
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