CALL FOR SUMBMISSIONS: Your Advice For Young SGL (Same Gender Loving) Males of African Descent A New Book Project From Kahlil Koromantee

Peace n blessings-- The following is a note from me to some of the ADODI group who recently viewed our Harlem words and images exhibit....

Thank you again for attending our exhibit, Celebrating Our Sons Through Words and Images. The artists and I appreciate your support. I'm especially grateful to those of you who purchased my book.

So you added your name to the list of those who'd like to share their advice to young same gender loving males who are struggling with their sexuality and your advice will be part of my next book project in support of these youth (teens - mid-20s). other SGL men of african descent have already sent in their advice or what I call their 'testimonials'. here are the basics to this idea:

- there'll be a separate chapter for older sgl men of african descent to share their advice on how to become comfortable in one's skin/how they overcame. there's no standard to follow. each grown man is asked to simply write their advice as if they're talking directly to the young bruh. for example, 'i've been where you are now. the hiding, denying, undercover ways until i decided to live authentically..."

- your testimonial can be a few lines or a page-long. some men don't mind their full name and city/country; some men prefer first name and initial with  city/country; and some prefer total anonymity which, in all honesty, defeats the purpose of telling our sons to be totally themselves. so i'm looking for those of you are open about your sexuality which of course is a private, personal matter that I fully understand and respect (I'm meeting the challenge myself, in case you were wondering)

- testimonials are sent directly to me and only me to lifejak[at]aol.com

- each person who sent in their advice will get a chance to read their testimonial before the final print and can change their mind about their words being quoted in the book at any time prior to print

Once again, thank you for the kind reception and support you gave me and I hope you'll still consider sending in your words of wisdom to these young males. Because they're in pain and this next book is just my way of helping them through it. Thank you!   

K. Koromantee

STOP THE B S STOP THE BULLYING & SUICIDES Rally For The Cause! Washington Square Park October 28th, 2010

STOP THE B S

STOP THE BULLYING & SUICIDES

Rally For The Cause!
Washington Square Park
In The Village, New York City
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
5:00PM To 6:00PM
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For More Information
Call David At 718/222-6300

Celebrate Life - Stop The Madness Friday, October 29th, 2010 / 6PM - 8PM In Memory Of Those SGL Youth We Lost To Suicide

Click The Pic To Enlarge And Read The Detailed Info

In Memory Of Those We Lost To Suicide And Untimely Deaths
Come And Share Your Thoughts

Remembering Jospeh Jefferson, Mosey Viaze
Aiyisha Hassan, Raymond Chase,
Victoria Carmen White and Tyler Clementi


LGBT Center
208 West 13th Street
(between 7th & 8th Avenues)
Room 410
New York City
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A Tribute To Raymond Chase, 19 Years Young SUNRISE: 1991 To SUNSET: Sept. 29th, 2010 Our Baby Boy, A Gatekeeper, Returns To The Ancestors

Raymond Chase, 19 Years Young
SUNRISE: 1991 To SUNSET: September 29th, 2010

I didn't know you Baby Boy, but I am saddened (though I don't judge you, yet mourn you) that you felt you were suffering so much INSIDE that you needed to cut your own live short.

All I can do is celebrate the SAME GENDER LOVING GATEKEEPER that YOU were and transitioned to, and that the ancestors take care of the exodus of your SPIRIT...

A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY FRIEND NASHEED for providing the reference links. I'm HUMBLED AND APPRECIATIVE, MY BRUTHA!

REFERENCE LINKS:

Raymond Chase, 19 Year Old Black SGL Male Is 5th Suicide In Last 3 Weeks

Yet Another SGL Youth Commits Suicide

Campus Pride: Openly Homosexual Johnson & Wales Student Raymond Chase Commits Suicide

It Does Get Better...

Fashion REVOLUTION Pictures The 20th Annual House of Latex Ball (2010) At The Roseland Ballrooom (NYC)

Hey African FAM,

I finally got around to picking and editing some pics from the 20th Annual House of Latex Ball @ the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Saturday, August 21th, 2010.

It was a tough shoot as I was far from the stage and located on the balcony/mezzanine (aka less light) though I was lucky to sneak upstairs using a friend's pink wrist band (who left for the evening - THANKS, "D"!), however I had a nice angle overlooking the stage...

New and Upcoming R&B Music Artist Shyori (left)
And
My Homie And Renaissance Brutha Artist Baron (right)

Artist Baron

With His "Shade" Shield Wrist Bands On - LOL!
If You're At A Ball Scene You Unfortunately
May Need Them To Block "Shade"!

I Don't Particularly Like Showcases Like This
As It Is A Painful Reminder Of Slavery In My Mind,
But It's Someone's Artist Statement...

It Barely Makes It Onto Nubian Knights Network

Beautiful Chocolate Leopard Bruthaz! LOL!

These Three Bruthaz Asked Me If I Could Take Their Pictures
And I Obliged. These Guys Look Funky Fresh With Their Look.
I Really Like This Pic...
Now If Only I Had Their E-mail Addy To Get Them This Picture

One Can Never Go Wrong Snapping Pics Of Beautiful Bruthaz..

I Was Getting Ready To Wrap Shooting For the Night.
Using The Bathroom Before I Left,
A Few People Were Getting Their Outfit Ready For The Show.
I Took This Pic Of One Guy Getting Ready.

Vogue, Baby, Vogue!

Fashion REVOLUTION The 20th Annual House of Latex Ball Roseland Ballroom (NYC) Saturday, August 21st, 2010 7:00PM - 4:00AM

Official Website: myballroomlife.com/latex_project

ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 West 52nd Street
(Between 7th & 8th Avenues)
New York, NY 10019
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2010
7:00PM - 4:00AM

PRESENTED BY

ADVANCED Tickets: $20.00 | General DOOR Tickets: $20.00

Music By: DJ Vjuan Allure
Commentators: Jack Mizrahi, Selvin Khan & Dashaun Evisu

ADVANCED TICKETS are now available for purchase at GMHC on Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00pm-7:00pm UNTIL August 19, 2010. CASH ONLY.

GMHC
119 West 24th Street
(Between 6th & 7th Avenues)
7th FLOOR - Community Health
New York, NY 10011
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BENEFITS OF BUYING YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE:

1. Guarantee your admission into the 20th annual Latex Ball. TICKETS WILL SALE OUT!

2. Receive PRIORITY entrance into the Ball, ahead of those who need to buy tickets at door.

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Tickets can also be purchased at the Roseland Ballroom the night of the ball UNTIL capacity is reached.


NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Derrick L. Briggs at 212-367-1572 or
Luna Luis Ortiz at 212-367-1017 / LunaO[at]gmhc.org


PRESS INQUIRIES?
Krishna Stone at 212-367-1016 / KrishnaS[at]gmhc.org




The Fashion Revolution Latex Ball
Order of Categories

OTA BEST DRESSED: 2 Trophies Fashion Revolutionary

BUTCH FACE: 1 Trophy Fashion Rocks!!!

OTA OLDWAY VS NEWWAY: 2 Trophies Print It Out $

FEMALE FIGURE RUNWAY: 3 Trophies A Model’s Nightmare

TRANS MAN REALNESS: 1 Trophy GQ Man of the Year $

OTA ICON & LEGENDARY FACE: 2 Trophies

FEM QUEEN SEX SIREN: 1 Trophies La Perla of Hollywood $

DRAGS REALNESS REALNESS: 1 Trophy Anna Wintour’s Bitch $

WOMEN’S FACE: 1 Trophy Sadistic Beauty $

TWISTERS VS SISTERS: 2 Trophies Diamonds and Pearls $

BQ TEAM BODY & SEX SIREN: 2 Trophies The Poster Boys $

FEMALE FIGURE HEAD TO TOE BIG GIRL OVAHNESS: 1 Trophy The Size Issue

Grand Prize Designer’s Delight: The Fashion Show $$

OTA ICON & LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE: 2 Trophies

FEM QUEEN FACE: 1 Trophy The Ultimate Supermodel $

OTA BIZARRE: 1 Trophy A Tribute to a Creative Genius $

BQ RUNWAY: 4 Trophies The All American Couture $

OTA LABELS: 2 Trophies The Trunk Show (The Artistry of Peeling) $

MALE FIGURE TEAM REALNESS: 3 Trophies ‘The Realest Triple Threat’

FEMALE FIGURE PERFORMANCE: 3 Trophies Fashion Takeover Pop Stars $

BQ MODEL MAGAZINE FACE: 1 Trophy Explore the World of Vogue $

TRANS MAN SEX SIREN: 1 Trophy The Trans Modeling Agency $

DRAGS FACE: 1 Trophy Inside Pat McGrath’s Universe $

FEM QUEEN REALNESS: 1 Trophy Elle’s Sunday Brunch $

WOMAN’S BODY: 1 Trophy Sports Illustrated ‘The Couture Issue’

I LOVE THESE KIDS!
THEY ARE SO PHUCKIN' PHIERCE!!

SO MUCH SO THEY CAN
BURN PARIS DOWN TO THE PHUCKIN' GROUND!

LOL!

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NO PLACE TO CALL HOME (Theater Play)Paul Roberson TheatreLast Performance: Sat, December 12th, 2009Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NYC

Hey Black Family,

I came out in the rain and sleet and saw this play on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 in order to go out and support my friend Sidiki Fofana who is one of the actors in the play. The play was a really poignant piece and the behavior and attitudes with the youth of today! The language of the youth wore me out, but it was reality like the kids on the buses and trains or out in the street.

December 12th, 2009 is the last performance so please show your support. Well worth the $20.00 bucks!!

"Five Adolescent boys living in a foster care group Home. Will the threat by the homeowners association to close the home be enough to stem the tide of dysfunctional behavior developing from the youths? You be the judge!!" (STRONG LANGUAGE)

Written By Les Ford
Directed by Evric Dechane Atwell

Last Performance Date:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12th, 2009

Showtime @ 8PM!

General Admission $20 / Senior Citizens - Students $10
Also we have industry comps!.

Location: Paul Robeson Theatre
40 Greene Avenue
(between Carlton Avenue and Adelphi Street)
Fort Greene in Downtown Brooklyn, NY


Cast:

Gabriel Hamilton as Malcolm Frazier




Kubbi Actress as Princella Cobb



Dennis Johnson as Travis Bennett



Sidiki Fofana as Kareem Bennett




Henry Gray as John Bellows




Moises Acevedo as George Gerard



Cory Campbell as Cerone Jones



Erik Mckay as Luther Bennett



Tamala Baldwin as Helene James



Jahnesha Huertas as PeeDee

and

William Abbot as Trinidad Mack