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Openly gay candidate runs for Kansas City Council

Kansas City, Mo.-For the first time in Kansas City's history, an openly-gay candidate is seeking election to City Council. Jon D. Barnett filed sufficient signatures on Jan. 15, adding his name to the slate of six candidates running from the 2nd District At-Large. The city is portioned into six districts, each represented by two council seats; one in-district, voted on by district residents, and one at-large on which the entire city votes.

Barnett decided to run after being approached by the Greater Kansas City Greens, who are similar to the European Green Party. He has developed extensive position papers on a broad range of issues including human rights and hate crimes, response to AIDS and HIV disease, campaign reform, recycling, and mass transportation.

Barnett, a small business owner and longtime community activist, is also codirector of the Human Rights Project, which is working for the passage of a proposed gay-rights ordinance in Kansas City.

The city's primary election was to be Feb. 26. The two top vote-getters in each race will have a runoff general election March 26.

HRCF holds Dayton banquet

Dayton The Human Rights Campaign Fund's first formal banquet in the area was held Feb. 23. Guest speakers at the fundraiser were Hilary Rosen and Joseph Steffan.

Rosen, executive vice president of the Record Industry Association of America, has been a professional lobbyist on Capitol Hill for 10 years, representing civil rights issues concerning the gay and lesbian community.

Steffan, a former high-ranking midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, was discharged six weeks before graduation for answering questions concerning his sexual orientation. Steffan has filed a federal suit asking for reinstatement in the Navy and a repudiation of the anti-gay policy.

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Super Bowl float celebrates Tampa gay-lesbian community

Tampa, Fla. A float urging spectators to "Celebrate America's Rainbow," sponsored by Tampa Bay's gay and lesbian community, was among the colorful entries in a parade organized by the host city to honor Super Bowl XXV.

The rainbow theme was chosen in part because of its visual appeal, but especially to focus attention on cultural and social diversity in American life, said Keith Roberts, one of the float project's organizers. "The rainbow is an obvious metaphor," Roberts said "Our use of it in this way pays tribute to the differences that color and enrich the fabric of American life."

Riders on the float gave a human dimension to the float's theme. They included local gays and lesbians of various ethnic backgrounds and different ages, some accompanied by their children. A variety of professionals also were represented, including ministers, a health care worker, a serviceman and others.

GLAAD goes after TV Guide

New York-The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has contacted TV Guide about possibe homophobia in the widely circulated magazine

In one instance, GLAAD/NY criticized TV Guide for failing to list gay and lesbian cable television programs. Although the magazine lists programs on American Christian TV System, National Jewish Television, and Black Entertainment Television, Gay Cable Network, a national provider of programming for the gay and lesbian community, is not listed. TV Guide has rebuffed previous requests by members of the gay community to establish the listing.

In another instance, GLAAD/NY recently sent a letter to TV Guide expressing concern about the publication's profile of Fox TV's comedy series, In Living Color and its executive producer, Keenen Ivory Wayans. While the profile mentioned the mixed reactions the controversial series

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has received in the black and disabled communities, the article omitted mention of the strong reactions in the gay and lesbian community to the show's "Men on..." skits. In spite of the omission, the article featured a photograph of the "Men on..." series' stereotyped gay male couple in particularly outrageous drag.

GLAAD is encouraging people to write to Joe Robinowitz, Editor, TV Guide, or

Bits & Pieces

April Fool's Rummage and Bake Sale. The Pride '91 Committee is having a sale to benefit this year's Pride march and celebration. If you would like to donate clothing, furniture, household items, or anything usable, call the committee at 2518295. The sale will be on Saturday, April 6, from 11:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Chronicle's space at 2206 Superior Viaduct, which runs northeast from West 25th and Detroit.

Worship time changes. Family of God Community Church will be changing from an afternoon to a morning worship service, effective Sunday, March 3. Services will begin at 9:30a.m., rather than 5:00 pm It is hoped that this change will allow more people to attend, especially those who have Sunday work commitments.

Family of God Community Church is an open and affirming church. All people are welcome to participate. The congregation meets in the former Christ UCC building at the corner of W. 98th St. and Cudell Ave., between Madison and Lorain Avenues. A beautiful sanctuary provides the setting for worship services. Family of God had been ministering to the greater Cleveland community for almost two years and looks forward to many years of service to come.

If you would like further information about Family of God, please call the church office at 251-2918. Family of God would love to welcome you.

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GLAAD notes that, in the past, TV Guide has done a fairly good job reporting on gay and lesbian characters as part of their regular television news coverage. "We hope that these two instances re the exceptions that prove the rule," Schwartz said.

Changed. She will appear at 8 p.m. May 18 Carnegie Hall in New York for a special solo concert. A Manhattan cruise party will follow the concert. Ticket prices vary, and special hotel and air packages are available. Information is available from Josette in Cleveland at 932-0183.

Lesbian and gay social workers: The Ohio Chapter Committee on Lesbian and Gay Issues of NASW-Ohio will be meeting Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m., at the new Mandel-SASS building, at Bellflower and Ford Rds. in University Circle. Call Debra Dunkle or Jane Miller at 229-2100 for more information.

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