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The New Civil Rights Movement : Is Anderson Cooper's 'Keeping Them Honest' On Gay Marriage Hypocritical?

Wed, 9 May 2012 04:01:15 +0000

Thanks for the head nod David. Next time I'll just send a draft over for your perusal before I publish my post:))) Best, Derrick Mathis aka RENWL

RENWL : Avis Car Rental Sued Over Lesbian Discounts

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:26:15 +0000

This also brought to mind senior citizen discounts. Wonder is she going after them next...

RENWL : Latest Demographics On Rich Gay Folks: Young Political Tech Crazed

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:22:19 +0000

Um Big Poofer,

You didn\\\'t read this post. You couldn\\\'t have. Nowhere does it suggest that gays in general are wealthy. But there are wealthy gay people. That\\\'s what this study reflects; the habits and characteristics of those who are wealthy.

They do exist you know.

RENWL : For Black Men Only And Why Gay Black Men Get Nervous When They See The Words ‘For Black Men On

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 01:48:39 +0000

LOL. The royal \\\"we\\\" is just a style rule \\\"we\\\" choose from our days covering the social scene for the LA Weekly.

I was one of several contributors to the Weekly\\\'s social column SLUSH. But to write for it you had to use \\\"use\\\" as was dictated by SLUSH\\\'s editor. When I started blogging RENWL I decided to borrow that from the Weekly.

So just ignore the \\\"we.\\\" Nothing but a stylistic preference----a very royal one-----but stylistic on nonetheless in meaning:)

RENWL : For Black Men Only And Why Gay Black Men Get Nervous When They See The Words ‘For Black Men On

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 21:55:14 +0000

@Terry: We\\\'re trying to understand how is it that you assert \\\"gay\\\" is not a construction. Actually it is. And what does it being a construction have to do with homosexuality in Africa? Nowhere in this post does it say that there was no homosexuality in Africa. The post doesn\\\'t even alude to such a statement.

And as far as black gay men not getting \\\"out there\\\" you\\\'ll have to take that up with black gay men. We can\\\'t speak for them as we identify as SGL.

It seems you\\\'re angry about something------maybe angry at black people in general. But we hardly see why an examination of black manhood speaks of being seperate or excluded. As black men we have a right to examine who we are, our thoughts and our experience.

What concerns us deeply about your commentary is that you seem to find that threatening and unnecessary. That\\\'s scary.

RENWL : White Gay Guy Put Religious Blacks On Blast?

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:31:39 +0000

I don\\\'t think it\\\'s wrong for white gays to be angry at religion based homophobia in the black community. I do think it\\\'s wrong to harbor expectations of any American who is not gay. Black people are American. To expect them to show up any other way is racist.

RENWL : Downtown LA: Low Cost Dog Vaccination And Microchip Clinic This Saturday

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:54:52 +0000

Thanks Kev. I commented on the post. Here's what I said: "Gays and lesbians stood up for civil rights in Montgomery, Selma, in Albany, Ga. and St. Augustine, Fla., and many other campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. Many of these courageous men and women were fighting for my freedom at a time when they could find few voices for their own, and I salute their contributions." - Coretta Scott King You have to wonder what MLK, and Bayard Rustin, and Coretta would have thought of Obama's refusal to say he believes gay people have the right to marry, and his "state's rights" argument on equality." This entire chain is bizaar. And it started off with a bizarre premise. What would MLK, Rustin and Coretta think about Obama's actions? That's such a no-brainer. They'd be so proud of him. White gay people in the main come from a white privilege perspective. They reveal this with the fact that is not an authentic civil rights movement. It's a POLITICAL MOVEMENT. And white gays are quite confused about this which is why they continue to draw comparison to the Black Civil Rights movement. That WAS in fact a "civil rights" movement. And the reason why the distinction is so critical and important is that you have white gays asking these questions that do not reflect or acknowledge "the process" involved in an authentic civil rights movement. Gay white America steadfastly insists on convincing itself that "no process" should be involved in any of it aka white privilege aka why am I having to wait a nano-second for what I want? That has NOTHING to do with the actual organic process of civil rights being obtained in America. But has everything to do with an attitude not of that process. That attitude is born out of the purely political process of LGBT rights in America. But that's not of the civil rights process in America. That's the issue here. It's not necessary for anyone to provide a list of gays involved in the Black Civil Rights movement. I'm absolutely certain many were right there front row and center. But what they were involved is VERY DIFFERENT than what's happening today with LGBTs and civil rights. LGBTs are not viscerally involved in this matter. And haven't been save a rally or two once or twice a year and a tepid march on Washington. So in reiterating my answer based on the fact that the LGBT rights movement is political not civil-----Coretta, King and Rustin would be BURSTING with pride over President Obama's actions thus far. That much, I'd lay down my life on.

RENWL : Toms Shoes Partnered With Gay Hate Religious Group Focus On Family?

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:11:19 +0000

Oh and no apologies necessary. People jump the gun all the time. We're used to it.

RENWL : Toms Shoes Partnered With Gay Hate Religious Group Focus On Family?

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:09:46 +0000

Did you bother to look at our blog? No we don't think you did. http://www.renwl.org/toms-shoes-apologizes-to-gay...

RENWL : Black Gay Apathy In The Equality Movement

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:33:40 +0000

You know Kev' I almost put that in there about white gay apathy as well. I should've because there's many who could care less. I know some of them personally. And in terms of attitudes about marriage black gay men vs. hetero black men I think I'm going to agree with you on that as well. Very interesting. That actually sounds like a post onto itself.

RENWL : DADT Repeal And Why SLDNs Aubry Sarvis Is A Big Ole Drama Queen

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:21:10 +0000

Sailorhitch you're right. It doesn't personally affect me. So I can't claim the experience. This article you sent. So the guy is talking about the fact that he can't gaze tenderly in his partners eyes around a supervising officer while out in public at a restaurant. You're telling me that if repealed happened tomorrow that scenario next week would be any different? You really think that the climate of the military is going to change instantaneously just like that? I get the part where you want this to be over because your job is in danger. I also get the part that there haven't been any discharges for the last several months save a some guy last month who did it voluntarily cause he was just afraid of what was going to happen after repeal. And getting back to your statement about my not knowing first hand, I know other military personnel. I've talked to several extensively hetero and gay. I have a brother in fact who's currently in reserves after going on three tours. He's very supportive of repeal. He's not gay. And he supports. And no, he doesn't know what it feels like either to serve under dadt as a gay man either. The point is, there are different opinions than yours from others who are gay. Some have went as far to say that DADT is really not all of that. And I'm not implying that these folks are the final say on the impact of DADT on gay soldiers. But I will say that not everyone in the military who's gay see's it as you do. I wish a speedy repeal certification. And I very much hope with deepest sincerity that the atmosphere for those who decide to come out or dont' come out and are found out, I hope the atmosphere for them remains supportive.

RENWL : DADT Repeal And Why SLDNs Aubry Sarvis Is A Big Ole Drama Queen

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:05:12 +0000

I'm sorry but J.D. wrote his post I didn't. You're just mad cause I called it out and saw the obvious. His post reflects not a drop of anxiety. And then to really make your argument laughable first Sarvis blabbers on about how it could be months in the Military.com post. But then at the end he concedes that it could also be a matter of a week after the new guy starts. Um...sounds like a bunch of needless hyped up drama. If things were bad then why not get out now? The same drama gonna be there after repeal is officially in effect. The same people hating on you and calling you a fag now are going to be the same hating on you afterwards. They just won't be able to do it out in the open. But if they hate on fags enough they'll find a way to get to you. Your argument is week. You've got some association with Sarvis other than being a gay military blah blah that's obvious which is your rants are entertaining at best.

RENWL : The Unblackness Of Don Lemon And Barack Obama

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:24:49 +0000

I think you're misreading the responses to the statement and the statement itself. There's nothing there that implies gays have equal rights. It just says gays do have rights. And they do. The statement has everything to do with sanctioned apartheid if read correctly. That makes "Gays have had rights. Never seen a water fountain that said no gays allowed" very powerful indeed.

RENWL : Playing The Game: Why Mo’Nique Is A Bigger Man Than Don Lemon

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:37:02 +0000

Phil, we would love to read the book! And will read it. Can you promise to read this post? We don't think you did. Because this post is not about Lemon's book. Maybe you're confusing this post with something else you read, perhaps?

RENWL : Playing The Game: Why Mo’Nique Is A Bigger Man Than Don Lemon

Mon, 30 May 2011 01:33:11 +0000

Tony, thank you for your feedback on the post. We are a little confused by your response. Here's a question we have for you: At what point did this post imply that Don Lemon is not black. Or is not gay? Maybe you're confusing this post with something else you read...perhaps? Your statement, "this is why black people stay in the closet." Really now. Hmmm...we just don't know what to make of that one. While we like to think of ourselves as well read, honestly, we just don't think we're all of that or have such influence on what actions a person takes in terms of their sexuality and making that information public. In terms of our critique of Don Lemon, in our post we made very clear we support his actions. We don't know what else we can do to get that across but to say it. Don Lemon is also a public figure. He was and is quite aware of that. And most certainly expected a spectrum of analysis on his public declaration on his sexuality. Therefore, it sounds more like you don't like what we wrote as opposed to any expectations on our behalf of what Lemon should or should not have said. This is simply opinion and discourse on our behalf. And like Lemon we expected there would be those who agreed with us. And those who did not. We welcome disagreement, debate and criticism towards this post or any post here. But we do ask that you at least take the time to read a post thoroughly and not include things that are just not there before making commentary. BTW: There is no instruction manual on how to come out. We're not critical of Lemon coming out or how he did it. We are critical of the fact that he had absolutely nothing positive to say about black people, black culture and black beingness. On the other hand he did have negative things to say. Both black and gay identity if they belong to an individual, the celebration of both, reflects a healthy individual. We noted Lemon's "unhealthy" attitude towards black culture and the black community. And that's a problem for him. Because that means every time he looks in the mirror he see's someone he does not love or appreciate in their entirety. That's sad. We would think you'd find this sad as well.

RENWL : Translady Ashley Love's Dumb War On Halle Berry, Other Mixed Race Black Folks, And Why We Don't Like

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:21:50 +0000

Hahahahaha!!!! I love when a maniac blowhards on RENWL. Oh darling why the hate? And why are you accusing me of hating women? The post up above clearly says I adore Halle Berry. I also love Chaka Khan. So there. Just because I think Ashley is an ass wipe doesn't mean I don't like women. You're nutty. You know you're glad I'm back. Maybe Ashley isn't. But that's a personal problem. In any case, you're a fun read. And Ashley is still a turd.

The New Civil Rights Movement : Love And Marriage: Hate Groups, Racism, Anti-Semitism, And Lies

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 09:33:46 +0000

Well David, the fact is Maggie saying that black Democrats are being attacked by white gays is not something extraordinary if you happen to live in Los Angeles----home of white gay racist attacks on the entirety of black community. Truth be told, many black LGBT are watching the Maryland scenario with interest and great trepidation all at the same time. The horrific racism we had to endure with defeat of No on 8 is still very fresh in our memory. So while the likes of yourself find Maggie's statement pearl clutching worthy, the black LGBT community of California and the rest of the nation, why we're watching the scenario play out in knowingness and unfortunately affirmative experience with Maggie's accusations.

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Reality TV: Black Gay Men in Atlanta, 'Tha Life'

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:27:56 +0000

And as far as advertising homosexuality goes chile please, get back quick under that rock you've been living. Somebody might see or hear you.

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Reality TV: Black Gay Men in Atlanta, 'Tha Life'

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:00:52 +0000

With a tag like "Supa_sexy" somehow I have a hard time believing you even know what your children are watching on tv right now let alone when this show starts to air. Yea, that moniker certainly doesn't go well either with a bible-thumper image now that I think of it. Just tell the truth cause you sound like a fool spoutin' otherwise: You're a big ol' homophobe and mad at gay men cause you know many of them get better play than you.

RENWL : Dan Savage, John McCain And The Amazing Hypocrisy Of White Gay Culture

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:13:44 +0000

Gay? How weird. Yea, I mentioned him by name cause he went out of his way to make sure I knew who he was. He didn't have to do that. Clearly he wanted my attention. And he got it:)