Big changes for gay Atlanta
Outwrite closes, YouthPride struggles and Atlanta Pride seeks a new leader
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An open letter to the LGBT youth of Atlanta about YouthPride's troubles
>> Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors to fill void left by Outwrite
>> Atlanta Pride announces new interim leader
>> Biblical scholar to 'King' Eddie Long: puhleeze stop your foolishness
>> [Video] Mitt Romney finally gets 'glitter bombed'
>> Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors to fill void left by Outwrite
>> Atlanta Pride announces new interim leader
>> Biblical scholar to 'King' Eddie Long: puhleeze stop your foolishness
>> [Video] Mitt Romney finally gets 'glitter bombed'
- It’s up to all of us to decide whether we sti...
An invitation only meeting to help YouthPride was a major turnoff. If it is truly to be saved, it mu...
Kathy - Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors t...
Brushstrokes predates Outwrite. Philip opened Outwrite when he became annoyed because Brushstrokes d...
John A. Leopard - It’s up to all of us to decide whether we sti...
While this statement is true, the ad hoc committees have not been inclusive of anyone asking to join...
Sarah - It’s up to all of us to decide whether we sti...
While this statement is true, the follow up from ad hoc committees has not been welcoming of anyone ...
Sarah - Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors t...
It's too bad Brushstrokes and Outwrite didn't partner with a combined store/coffee house. Would have...
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