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Party in the Kitchen!

Party in the Kitchen!

Fine dining fundraiser to benefit Open Hand

Fall Madness networking with Atlanta’s LGBT business groups

Fall Madness networking with Atlanta’s LGBT business groups

AEN and AGLCC, two of the city’s largest gay business groups, join forces tonight

‘Pray different’ with Congregation Bet Haverim

‘Pray different’ with Congregation Bet Haverim

Atlanta’s LGBT-founded synagogue celebrates the High Holy Days starting tonight

LGBT news from around the web

>> Gamer suspended over name of W.Va. town: Fort Gay - The Associated Press
>> French soccer player fired for being gay - OutSports.com
>> Chicago's gay-friendly mayor calls it quits - ChicagoPride.com
>> Study: Gay marriage isn't a threat in Iowa - Iowa City Press Citizen

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Atlanta police investigate deaths of Black Gay Pride attendees

Two men, a Georgia State student and a visitor from out of town who were believed to have been participating in Atlanta's Black Gay Pride, were found shot to death last night in an apartment.

By the numbers: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

13,500 Discharges under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” through 2009. 58 Arabic language specialists discharged from the U.S. military under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” through 2003. 66,000...

Slain Black Gay Pride organizer remembered as 'selfless'

As Black Gay Pride swings into full force this weekend, the memory of Durand Robinson will be everywhere. The man who many described as selfless and giving will be honored at parties and events during...

Savannah Pride, historic queer march seek to unify

Savannah is set to make history on Sept. 10 when it holds its first Queer Power March, an event gay organizer Jesse Morgan calls “queerlicious.” “Savannah has never seen anything like this before,”...

Alleged gay bashing by Marines not considered hate crime

The alleged beating of a gay man in Savannah by two Marines is no longer being considered a hate crime, according to a spokesperson for the Chatham County District Attorney. Christopher Stanzel, 23,...

Southern Comfort Conference celebrates 20 years

GOP leader Ken Mehlman comes out to mixed reactions

Atlanta police to name second LGBT liaison

Mayor: ‘Second GLBT liaison’ to be appointed for Atlanta Police Department

Memorial set for slain Black Gay Pride organizer

DA: Alleged gay bashing in Savannah by Marines not considered hate crime

UPDATED: Gay nightclub owner’s killing raises questions about sexual orientation

Slain Atlanta Black Gay Pride organizer remembered as 'selfless' man

Atlanta Black Gay Pride organizer found shot to death

Joan Garner invites public to celebrate Fulton County Commission win tonight

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What to Watch: Sept. 8

The fall season is kicking in, with premieres of America’s Next Top Model and Hellcats, which features lesbian cheerleader Patty!

Mary's goes 'Manshaft' - Popular party's video ad hits YouTube

Checkout this short creative promo for the quarterly Manshaft event at Mary's in East Atlanta. Though I've missed a couple of these in the past, this most recent clip kinda gets me going. That voice!...

Atlanta tops list of deadliest cities for pedestrians

Atlanta has been named as the deadliest city for pedestrians, according to GOOD Magazine. The article states that some 10.97 people die for every 100,000 residents each year. This shouldn’t come...

Atlanta Pride announces assorted musical lineup

Some 17 musicians and artists will perform at this year's Atlanta Pride festival, according to a press release issued by the Atlanta Pride Committee this morning. Representing a wide variety of musical...

Atlanta Dream advances to WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream wrapped up the WNBA Eastern Conference championships last night with a victory over the New York Liberty, securing a spot in the WNBA Finals for the first time in team history.

What to Watch: Sept. 7

Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride an overall success with parties, community events

Dragon*Con rears its head again

What to Watch: Sept. 2

Why Georgia needs a Hate Crimes law

[Video] 10 'unofficial' rules for Black Gay Pride

Health blog: Back to School

‘Queen Bee’ Lil’ Kim says she is not playing Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride in interview

What to Watch: Sept. 1

Teen and young adult forum tonight at YouthPride

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Tony Award winner Melba Moore loves her gay fans

Tony Award winner Melba Moore loves her gay fans

She’s performed with some of the best musical artists in the business, recording hit songs and earning numerous Grammy nominations. She’s made history on Broadway. And she’s fallen on serious...

Black Gay Pride events calendar

Atlanta pulls out all the stops over Labor Day Weekend for what is billed as the world’s largest Black Gay Pride celebration. The non-profit In the Life Atlanta formed in 1996 to bring a cultural and...

Black Gay Pride community events highlights

There’s plenty of partying at Black Gay Pride, but be sure to make time for these community-oriented events that put a greater focus on empowerment and education.

Fall Preview: Much to look forward to in fall film releases

“The Kids Are All Right” may not be the only queer film represented at the Oscars next year. As award season looms, so do “Howl” with James Franco and “I Love You, Phillip Morris,” a romantic...

Fall Preview: LGBT characters on the small screen

The start of the fall television season bites for gay fans of HBO’s way homoerotic vampire series “True Blood,” which airs its season finale Sept. 12. But there are still plenty of queer small-screen...

Fall Preview: Glam rock to girls with guitars

Fall Preview: Rooftops to escape the late summer heat

Fall Preview: ‘Pageant’ and much more...

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Out on Film announces expanded slate

Black Gay Pride empowers over Labor Day weekend

Stars set to shine for Black Gay Pride nightlife

Black Gay Pride nightlife calendar

Black Gay Pride community events calendar

‘Genderblind’ screens at Black Gay Pride

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Atlanta StoryCorps wants you to share your LGBT stories

During October, which is LGBT History Month and the month for Atlanta Pride, StoryCorps Atlanta is seeking gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to share their stories.

Fall Preview: The hunt for queer October

Fall Preview: The hunt for queer October

After a sizzling hot summer, Atlanta’s LGBT scene slips into high gear with a massive number of new and established events swelling the calendar for fall. Already a big month in 2009, this year...

Atlanta Cotillion to crown queen

With just a few weeks remaining in the race to be Queen of the Atlanta Cotillion, there is no clear front runner in the fundraising for AID Atlanta, making this year extra special. “Things are going...

Business Spotlight: Atlanta Eagle remembers one-year anniversary of police raid

On Sept. 10, the Atlanta Eagle was raided by the Atlanta Police Department and eight employees, including dancers from the bar’s popular “Underwear Night,” were arrested and charged with various...

PHOTOS: Gay chamber of commerce honors leaders

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Community Awards presented by the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. The AGLCC announced the winners Friday night at a gala dinner at the W Midtown...

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GA Spotlight: Someone Cares, Inc.

Business Spotlight: N’awlins

Backpack in the Park collects 1,400 backpacks for local kids

Pets: The power of unconditional love

Pets: The compassionate party animal

Pets: Celebrating the circle of life

Pets: Four French divas

Pets: ‘A love beyond our own’

Pets: ‘Lick the tears off my face’

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Outspoken: Bill Maher, Eric Stonestreet, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and more...

Outspoken: Bill Maher, Eric Stonestreet, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and more...

“Please spare me the 40-minute dissertation on how fabulous ‘Glee’ is. It’s 2010. You can just come right out and say you’re gay.” — Comedian Bill Maher in his “New Rules for Emmy,”...

Editorial: Why we have ‘two Prides’

The conversation comes up every year, but this time it seems even more distasteful. As Labor Day nears, it never fails that some Atlantans start questioning the need for one of the city’s largest events...

Speaking Out: Readers react to 'black gay love on a train'

Editor’s note: These comments on Georgia Voice articles were submitted via our website and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thegavoice). Want to weigh in? Follow us there or submit comments on our website....

Outspoken: Glenn Beck, Margaret Cho and more...

“You have a rare opportunity to right a wrong and I pray to God that you will take it. As an African American you understand the ugliness of hate and the pain of discrimination. This is not a battle...

Guest Editorial: Empowering black LGBT people

Barbecues, backyard parties and soul-food jams. Summer is a time for family get-togethers. A time when people all over the world take vacations so they can make memories with close friends and loved ones,...

Mike Ritter Cartoon: Alveda King’s ‘Dream’

Speaking Out: Readers react to governor's race

Outspoken: 'Modern Family,' Annise Parker, Joe Solmonese and more...

‘Summer of Marriage’ tour a bust and a sham

Mike Ritter Cartoon: ‘I Want You’

Outspoken: Eagle apology and Atlanta's HIV rate

Outspoken: D.L. Hughley, GLAAD and more...

Editorial: Roy Barnes for governor

Speaking Out: Your comments on the primary election

Outspoken: Sen. Lindsey Graham, actor Nelsan Ellis, Tony Perkins and more...

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