Each one of these revolutionaries embodies the various voices of gays and lesbians of color either through not only their artistic presence, but communal significance as well. The community embraces them, relishes them and dreams for them as they give not only of themselves, but the power of their voices. With all the beauty, intelligence and compassion, in the community, our darkest moments need to be understood and explained by those who have been through it. These revolutionary pioneers of the African-American Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender Community share with the world in this documentary that there is really only one problem: the community�s love is still hidden from the world and secret lives that have been carefully concealed by denying the attractions for fear scorn can be overcome. The life of a gay and lesbian person of color is can seem unbearable and a torturous personal hell, but through understanding, it is good to be gay in America. Just Between Us reveals not only the life of the African-American Gay and Lesbian community, but dispels the stereotypes and myths plaguing the community as a whole and stop the hush-hush nature in the African-American family units and its reluctance to accept or incorporate gay lifestyles into the African-American community and society. Ken Jackson directs this documentary not only at African-American gay men and women, but others who are likely to be impacted by same gender loving individuals afraid to share their lives with loved ones, because of unnecessary shame and defeatist elements who don�t understand that there is nothing wrong with being gay or lesbian. With style as colorful as Jackson himself, he is sure to draw in all walks of life. |
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| Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 1, 2005 -- The gay community�s struggle for civil rights has been well publicized, and the Down Low Phenomenon overrated, but the personal battle each gay and lesbian person of color faces everyday is too often kept in the dark. Just Between Us, is a documentary that delves into the community's turmoil by speaking to the revolutionaries of today that are telling their stories, giving advice and shedding some light from their own personal trials and tribulations. With all their successes, at the end of the day, these individuals, Faith Trimel, Maurice Jamal, Christopher David and Sharon Bridgforth are still reminded that they have to work twice as hard, twice as long and twice as fast as their white counter-parts. Just as their predecessors, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Wallace (Wally) Thurman, Audre Lorde, Baynard Rustin, Pat Parker, and James Baldwin, did. |
| Very few African-Americans of the 20th Century ventured to declare their sexual orientation, but for those who did, it was a time of evolutionism within. So where are we today and what does it mean to be black and gay in America today? What is the state of our community? |
| All Press Releases for May 17, 2005 HD Hatcher, the Author of the Gay and Lesbian Themed Book "In the Heart of the Closet" Is Pleased to Announce the Book's Early Release HD Hatcher, the author of the gay and lesbian themed book "In the Heart of the Closet" is pleased to announce the book's early release. (PRWEB) May 17, 2005 -- Officially slated for a release date of June 7, 2005, "In the Heart of the Closet" is now available world wide via A1books.com, Amazon.com, AbeBooks.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Blackwell.com, Booksamillion.com and Borders.com. "I am thrilled to announce the early release of my first book, "In the Heart of the Closet". This book was two years in the making, and is a product of my own emotional journey." stated HD Hatcher. "In the Heart of the Closet" is a poetic commentary of the issues that effect individuals who are either questioning their sexuality, or are having a hard time accepting who they truly are. The book encourages self love and denounces hate as a value which is unchristian. The gay community has a voice that needs to be heard, and "In the Heart of the Closet" is just one of those many voices. HD Hatcher is currently working on his second literary project, which will be a stand alone follow up opinion piece to "In the Heart of the Closet". The official release date, as well as the title of HD Hatcher's second book, will be announced at a later date. For further information and availability of "In the Heart of the Closet", please visit the book's official website. |
| " In the Heart of The Closet" |