Kalakranti 2011: A Festival of Queer South Asian Short Film
Kalakranti 2011: A festival of Queer South Asian Short Film co-presented with Trikone Chicago in collaboration with Kashish--Mumbai's International Queer Film Festival.
Archive for the month May 2011
I Am : A Documentary About Coming Out
Filmmaker Sonali Gulati's documentary "I Am" delves into the world of homosexuals, their struggle to come out to their families and friends.
Chumma : SALGA Dance Team Fundraiser
Kick off Pride month with SALGA's Dance Team's kick-ass Bollywood dance party fundraiser extravaganza.
Let’s Talk About Porn, Baby.
I watch porn. There. I said it. What I keep wondering is why it’s such a taboo topic. Because sure as hell, almost everybody watches porn. Is it because only a few have the balls to admit it? It’s like there’s a porn closet. And apparently, the doors on that one are way more tightly shut than the ones on the gay closet.
Dharun Ravi Pleads Not Guilty
Dharun Ravi, former Rutgers freshman accused of driving his roommate (Tyler Clementi) to suicide by secretly streaming his dorm-room tryst with another man pleaded not guilty Monday to a hate crime and other charges.
Igniting The Intersections : QWOCMAP FF
Queer women of color media arts projects presents its annual film festival at the Brava Theater, San Francisco
Aiye Lou It
Love happens.
What do you mean?
Means… it happens. You know?
I don’t know. So at the risk of sounding irritating…what do you mean?
Chhh … I don’t know.
(A …
Friendship Dilemma!
Your Gay friend decides to get married to a girl, due to parental pressure. His fiancee has no clue. What would you do?
Coming Out : Audio, Photos, Stories of Gay Teens
This is a remarkable interactive feature launched by the New York Times a week ago. In it, you will find a plethora of Coming Out stories by young individuals all across America, what they felt, what they faced and diversity in backgrounds, reactions, expectations and opinions.
Kashish 2011 : Venue & Schedule
Solaris Pictures & Bombay Dost in association with The Humsafar Trust presents KASHISH 2011 (2nd MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL)
Chennai Pride 2011 Event : Facing The Media
Chennai Pride 2011 has started in full swing. This Friday, May 27th at 4 PM, Chennai Rainbow Coalition is conducting a pre-pride workshop on how to face the media.
Confessions Of A Not So Dangerous Mind
INTERIOR – PRODUCTION STUDIO – DAY
A group of girls in cheer leading outfits are seen standing against a green screen. The camera tracks in towards them, moving in closer, …
Songs For The Heartbroken Homo
You know, this was supposed to be my self-imposed deadline for “Love Songs for Lesbians 2.0”. I had it drafted and all ready to go. And then…I suppose the easiest way to put it is that I got my heart stomped on? I don’t generally let people get close enough to be able to hurt me, but oh man. I didn’t really see this one coming.
Campus Progress/ColorLines.com 2011: Vote for Our Own Anurag!
(Update: Voting extended to May 25th!) Go to the Campus Progress/Colorlines.com Keynote Youtube Site (make sure you are signed in to YouTube.com to vote) and look for Anurag's submission under naomilahiri, IL and vote for it... In the video, Anurag talks about herself, her identity, Queer South Asian voices and their need to be heard as well as her work with Gaysi Family.
The Gaysi Daily 2 [ Firangaysi edition]
An IPhone app for your Gay Wedding called "Gay Wedding Confidential" ! w00t!
Help Reunite Three Girls, With Their Mother!
Theree American girls, ages 15, 11, and 6 have been held hostage by their extremist father for the past year, after going for what was meant to be a 3 week visit to United Arab Emirate (UAE) in May 2010.
Call For Submissions: Coming Out Stories
I am authoring a new anthology series for California-based publisher Publishing Syndicate (a letter from the publisher will be available shortly). My Story Is Out: High School Years is the …
Gayrranged Marriage
Harjeet Johal talks about his journey of coming out to his parents after he almost marries an unsuspecting girl in an arranged marriage, despite being gay.
When You Go In For A Kiss?
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Maya
The first time I saw Maya, she was as enigmatic and breathtaking as she was graceful... more than any dream I had ever had.
