Upcoming Spirit Day 2011-Morgan Speaks

Spirit Day 2011 will happen Thursday October 20.

It was conceived last year by teen Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives.  

On Spirit Day which will happen every October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear and encourage others to wear purple, which in the BTLG community rainbow flag symbolizes spirit.

It is also organized as a way for people to show their support for TBLG youth and to speak out against bullying.  All you have to do you be down with Spirit Day is simply wear purple on October 20 as we all continue to work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are.

Of course, if you wish to do more to stem the tide of bullying in our schools, then that all good too.  

GLAAD Online Communications Manager Morgan Goode explains in this video why she's wearing purple tomorrow.

Pridefest in Jamaica This Weekend

There are TBLG communities around the world, and even with the drama and negativity aimed at them they still exist and proudly and openly live their lives.

I've gotten to know one of my fellow bloggers down there who is the creative force behind Gay Jamaica Watch and GLBTQ Jamaica. If you're interested in keeping up with what's going on in the TBLG community there, check it out.
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Contrary to what you've heard, the Jamaican BTLG community is putting up a spirited fight for their human rights in their homeland and are building community.  

As part of those efforts, this weekend Pridefest will take place in Kingston on September 11


The Pridefest will include a Party with a Twist Expo running from 2-6 PM local time, a fashion show that starts at 6 PM and then the party gets started until 12 PM

There will be MC's, live concert performances from LGBT community members and oh yeah, did I forget the music?

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Come out and see LGBT Talent.

Top Designers, Dancers, Caterers, Artist, Comedians!

 TATTOOS & BODY PIERCINGS all day, Food and refreshment on sale

Admission: ONLY J$500

BASHMENT IN TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRIDE FEST is the first annual fundraiser for THE UNDERLINED RESPONSE.

Krazy Talents will be displayed!!!!
All boys dance group!!!
all girls dance group!!!!
Vouging!!!!!
Comedians!! (Rugrat Toons)
Singers
Artiste
Fashion Designer (H.O.D Designs and more)
Excellent food!!
WE HAVE A VERY EXCITING SHOW LINED UP!!! AND AFTER THE SHOW IS THE "AFTER LYME"!!

Objectives of PRIDE FEST:

1. To raise seed funds for The Underlined Response activities.
2. To highlight LGBT owned and friendly business, services, talent and resources.
3. To present Couture Elements Scholarship Fund 2011 Awardee.
4. To present the inaugural annual LEVEL UP award.
5 To formally introduce The Executive Board 2011-2013 for the Underlined Response.

PRIDE FEST will take the form of an exhibition, stage show and lyme

Any questions or concern please contact us at theunderlinedresponse@gmail.com.

Tickets for Pridefest are J$500 presale   J$700 at the door