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Gay Charleston is updated most days by:
Greg Hambrick, staff writer for the Charleston City Paper, who only looks like this robot on deadline.
D.A. Smith is our Wandering Eye.
We're always looking for volunteer contributors.
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Author Archives: Greg Hambrick
Update from Stonewall Dems
March 27, 2008 – 9:47 am
Certainly a busy time for these folks with Linda Ketner challenging Henry Brown.
From the Stonewall Democrats:
What an exciting month of political activities across our great State! Precinct Meetings, County Conventions and Elections, several Campaign Kickoffs . . . and it’s only going to get more exciting from here!
SC Stonewall Meetings:
The next SC Stonewall […]
Chart hosts Jen Foster for AFFA event
March 26, 2008 – 12:12 pm
Join AFFA and The Chart for an evening of music with Jen Foster. This Texas-native, award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist writes from the heart and performs from the soul.
When: Friday, March 28, 2008
8 pm
$10 at the door supports AFFA.
Where:
www.myspace.com/charlestonchart
1078 E. Montague Ave. Unit D ~ N. Charleston SC 29405
“located behind Park Circle Coffee & across […]
Silly Hat Party to benefit Lowcountry AIDS Services
March 14, 2008 – 2:39 pm
Get some friends together, get creative and use your imagination and fashion a hat to wear to the Spring Silly Hat Party on Thursday, April 3 at Club Pantheon. The party starts at 8 p.m. and proceeds from the door go to Lowcountry AIDS Services. The silliest, most outrageous hat will win a trophy and […]
Locals React to Okla. Rep. Sally Kern’s Comments
March 11, 2008 – 9:35 am
The Lowcountry Blogroll has a brief wrap of local reactions to Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern’s rant against gay people. In the video below she talks about how gay people are the biggest threat to our nation (bigger than terrorism) and how the lifestyle has “deadly consequences.” She says that “no society that has totally embraced […]
Pantheon Open Wed., March 5 for Zombie Bar Crawl
March 4, 2008 – 12:00 pm
Hey folks, Pantheon will be one of the five Upper King bars that will be hosting the Charleston City Paper Zombie Bar Crawl on Wed. March 5.
Join the army of the undead as we take over upper king street from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with zombie shooter specials and prize giveaways.
Zombie attire is encouraged. […]
Washington Times Recognizes Gay Marriage?!
February 25, 2008 – 5:51 pm
Well, the recognize the existence of gay marriage — and that’s a start.
The conservative paper also has changed its style to use gay instead of homosexual unless you’re referring to it clinically or to sexual activity.
Progress indeed.
Hate Crime Monument Story Notes S.C.’s Kennedy Death
February 25, 2008 – 4:45 pm
A Florida man is hitting the road with a traveling memorial recognizing victims of hate crimes.
A lesser-known woman supporting the memorial is Elke Kennedy, whose son Sean, 20, (pictured) in May 2007 took a fatal punch to the face in Greenville, S.C.
”I get up each day knowing that this is what I need to […]
Savannah Police Chief in Midst of LAPD Discrimination Suit
February 25, 2008 – 12:57 pm
Savannah Police Chief Michael Berkow, a former deputy chief in Los Angeles, is at the center of a lesbian’s suit against the department.
“I told Deputy Chief Berkow that I had experienced discrimination at Wilshire and that I could provide names,” Feldmeier states in court papers. “I was crying as I sat in his office and […]
The Chart Offers A New Stop in North Chuck
February 18, 2008 – 1:58 pm
The Chart is a new bar in North Charleston. Here’s the description from their MySpace:
The Chart, located at 1078 E. Montegue Ave in Park Circle, across the street from Evo and behind Park Circle Coffee n’ More! The Chart will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 4pm to 1am (or longer). Serving both a tapas […]
GLSEN Founder Speaks In Charleston Saturday
February 15, 2008 – 7:50 am
From AFFA:
Tomorrow, Saturday February 16th at 7 pm AFFA will co-host a special guest with Charleston’s Unitarian Church Welcoming Congregations Committee: Kevin Jennings, the founder and director of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), and author of Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son: A Memoir of Growing Up, Coming Out and Changing America’s Schools.
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