“In total, Equality Florida raised over $9M USD for victim relief following the horrific tragedy at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Those funds will be disbursed to the victims on September 27. This video is to thank all those who gave and to all those who believe love conquers hate.
To stay involved in Equality Florida’s ongoing efforts to make Florida a safer, more inclusive place to live for all, please visit http://www.gofundme.com/forthe49 “
I’ve been meaning to feature Ethan since posting about Bertold last month but I didn’t know much about him then. I still don’t know much about him now tho (hah!) but I just loved his Instagram posts and he seems like a pretty nice guy! I think you should follow him too.
My family has a history of diabetes. My mom passed away from complications six years back, three of my uncles did too and two of my aunts are still battling it on a day-to-day basis so it’s always refreshing to see someone who has it live so actively and with such exuberance. My sister and I are pre-diabetic so we really try to be mindful of everything – health wise.
He’s also a movie superstar waiting to happen! Hah!
Going back to Ethan – I am just so inspired by him. I mean, I already love looking at his videos and pictures but knowing that he’s got diabetes but doesn’t let it hinder his life makes me want to be him when I grow up. Hah! I really do!
Last Saturday, I’ve got this mini panic-attack while watching “Stories” discussing the whole universe becoming one big void. I don’t know why but I always have this suffocating feeling when I think about us not being here, the earth, and even the concept of “who” created us not being there and there’s just black or white void – just simply nothing. I started thinking about it when I hit puberty and I try not to think about it as much as possible because it just made me real upset but some things triggers it like that show.
We have to understand that Hillary Clinton may not have been a proponent of same-sex marriage until 2013 but she’s been doing a lot of things in support of the community prior to her complete change of heart. Hillary’s position about marriage equality was aptly pointed by Mark Joseph Stern with his slate.com article stating,
“…when it comes to gay rights, there are two Hillary Clintons: Clinton the politician, a cautious moderate, and Clinton the person, who of coursesupports civil rights for gays. I’m not quite sure that dichotomy holds up to scrutiny. It was, after all, Clinton the person who wrote that she “disagree[d]” with a tiny paperwork revision to accommodate same-sex parents. And it was Clinton the politician whotold the United Nationsthat “gay rights are human rights” in 2011—shortly before the passport kerfuffle.”
Speaking of ‘gay rights are human rights’ which seems to be one of the prevailing slogan by the Clinton campaign, you may all remember her historic speech in Geneva, Switzerland when she claimed that,
“Using religion to justify homophobia was “not unlike the justification offered for violent practices towards women like honor killings, widow burning, or female genital mutilation. Some people still defend those practices as part of a cultural tradition. But violence toward women isn’t cultural; it’s criminal.”
Not only does she support the community in America, but globally she stated:
“To LGBT men and women worldwide, let me say this: Wherever you live and whatever the circumstances of your life, whether you are connected to a network of support or feel isolated and vulnerable, please know that you are not alone.”
“People around the globe are working hard to support you and to bring an end to the injustices and dangers you face. That is certainly true for my country. And you have an ally in the United States of America and you have millions of friends among the American people.”
“Clinton says regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families the same rights and privileges that straight diplomats enjoyed are “unfair and must end,” as they harm U.S. diplomacy.”
And in 2015, she valiantly expressed her support for the “Equality Act which will mean full federal equality of LGBT Americans and stronger anti-discrimination protections for everyone,” making this a priority of her presidency.
The above mentioned are just few of the things she did towards the betterment of our community.
I guess what I’m saying is that let’s all be fair. Stop crucifying her just because you are voting for Bernie Sanders. Making it look like she didn’t do anything for our community isn’t just right. Mr. Sanders has supported the community all throughout his career but he’s not exactly a pioneer of LGBT rights.
“When serving as mayor of Burlington, Sanders told an interviewer that LGBT rights were not a “major priority” for him. Asked if he would support a bill to protect gays from job discrimination, Sanders responded, “probably not.” That was more than 25 years ago. Sanders has, no doubt, come a long way since then: The senator endorsed Vermont’s successful Marriage Equality Act in 2009 and has cheered the Supreme Court’s marriage rulings. And he is co-sponsoring the Equality Act, a sweeping federal LGBT rights bill that advocacy groups place high on their post-marriage agenda. “
My point is, will he be putting enough priority to our causes if he claimed the highest seat in the country?
At least all throughout Hillary’s evolution into supporting the LGBT community, we’ve heard words put into action and with that – we know that we’ll retain whatever rights we rightfully deserved in the first place with the hope that as the first woman president of the most powerful country in the world gets elected, our community will also be part of the progression with total equal rights as everyone.
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‘Tis a sad day for me as I was greeted with the terrible news that Pat Conroy lost his battle to cancer, one of my literary heroes. I became a massive fan of Mr. Conroy after reading Beach Music several years ago, which inevitably changed my perception of life and helped me through my darkest moments. Also, reading every book he’d written in between made me realize so much about myself, other people, and, as I’ve said, my perception of life in general.
Pat Conroy was born Donal Patrick Conroy on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the eldest of seven children born to Marine Colonel Donal Conroy and Frances Peek. He’d written several acclaimed novels and memoirs, including The Prince Of Tides and The Great Santini, made into Oscar-nominated films.
Pat Conroy died at his home Friday in Beaufort, South Carolina, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to his publisher on March 4, 2016. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. He was 70.
When I was a young boy, I always sleep next to my Tatay and my youngest brother next to my Nanay.
He used to sing what I used to call “Pangmatandang song” (oldie’s song) but later in life, I came to appreciate these songs most especially now that he’s gone singing this song with my Nanay (wherever they are).
Whenever he go out-of-town or just coming back from work, he always got some souvenirs or treats for his kids.
Every time I’d go back to Manila (for college), he’d secretly hand me money (aside from my allowance) ❤ It’s as if my Mom doesn’t know about it. LOL
When I am dancing in our living room, he’ll dance with me and we’ll do this weird super-awkward “pangmatandang” dance!
Our cinema visits in Baliwag way back when I was about 8 or 9! It was the most awesome thing ever!
I’ll walk with him sometimes when he’s got to go to work.
Every time he walks out from the living room or start pacing when the Ginebra team are losing their game.
When he dances with my Nanay.
I just missed him so bad – his love and just being there for me and for the rest of our family.
My Mom as a young lady playing at a church in Pampanga.
Today’s my Nanay’s supposed 61st birthday. There is not a day in my life that I haven’t thought about her since she died over four years ago. I’m pretty sure she’s happy with my father now and I always wonder what they’ll think of me if they were see me now. If they’re watching from somewhere – if there’s some sort of social media in the afterlife or something where they could see me, I sure hope that they are proud of me. I missed them every day and forever.
It’s been five years since Nanay left us. She had kidney failure due to diabetes and was very adamant about taking her home after a week of staying at the hospital. We did. The morning of July 26, 2010 at around four, she took her last breath… and my laptop was playing this song…
“Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)”
Mamma You gave life to me Turned a baby into a lady
Mamma All you had to offer Was the promise of a lifetime of love
Now I know There is no other Love like a mother’s love for her child
And I know A love so complete Someday must leave Must say goodbye
Goodbye’s the saddest word I’ll ever hear Goodbye’s the last time I will hold you near Someday you’ll say that word and I will cry It’ll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
Mamma You gave love to me Turned a young one into a woman
Mamma All I ever needed Was a guarantee of you loving me
‘Cause I know There is no other Love like a mother’s love for her child
And it hurts so That something so strong Someday will be gone, must say goodbye
Goodbye’s the saddest word I’ll ever hear Goodbye’s the last time I will hold you near Someday you’ll say that word and I will cry It’ll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
But the love you gave me will always live You’ll always be there every time I fall You are to me the greatest love of all You take my weakness and you make me strong And I will always love you ’til forever comes
And when you need me I’ll be there for you always I’ll be there your whole life through I’ll be there this I promise you, Mamma
Mamma, I’ll be I’ll be your beacon through the darkest nights I’ll be the wings that guide your broken flight I’ll be your shelter through the raging storm And I will love you ’till forever comes
Goodbye’s the saddest word I’ll ever hear Goodbye’s the last time I will hold you near Someday you’ll say that word and I will cry It’ll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
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