2010 GLBT January Mini-Challenge

2010 GLBT January Mini-Challenge 01/18/2010

The request: What we'd love for you to do is take a moment to write a paragraph or two on why this challenge and/or this issue is important to you.

The response: Mine is not some profound statement or even one touting my vehement belief in the need for equality for the LGBT community. I do think that members of this community should be able to live and love as they so choose. They're humans, with human emotions and desires, just like heterosexuals. But, my reasons are a bit more selfish. I simply like to be well read and saw this as another opportunity to read with purpose. I'd like to be more informed on this issue, especially as it relates to people of color, and beyond what I've seen on two wonderful TV shows ("The L Word" and "Noah's Arc"). So, cheers to the challenge that dare not speak its name.

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Amanda link

01/18/2010 8:35am

All reasons are good. Next month our mini-challenge is specifically relating to GLBT POC. :)

Foxy Brown link

01/22/2010 9:22am

The request: What we'd love for you to do is take a moment to write a paragraph or two on why this challenge and/or this issue is important to you.

My response: In short, this challenge is important to me because I am a lesbian. I often find myself wondering 'where are the books FOR me?' There are so many books about how to come out of homosexuality from the so-called ex-gay movement. Then, add to the mix that I am a Black, Christian lesbian. I know that I am not the only one. I hope to be able to find books written by and about women like me.

BrownGirl

01/22/2010 10:38am

Foxy Brown, I'm no expert on this but two of the books I'm reading for the challenge are Zami by Audre Lorde and The Other Side of Paradise by Staceyann Chin. Also, I found this website that might be just what you're looking for: http://sistahsontheshelf.com. HTH.

J.T. Oldfield link

01/25/2010 1:10pm

I totally agree with everything you said. Both about belief in equality AND wanting to be well read. :)

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