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Fred Strahorn, D-40 of northern Dayton.

"It is a shame that the gay community has fallen victim to playing a part in the design to capture power, political power, in this state and in the country," Strahorn said.

He went on to say that just in case anyone was wondering, he voted no on the Ohio "defense of marriage" act passed last winter. Strahorn then encouraged the crowd to make their voices heard in the coming elections so as not to be victims.

After Strahorn spoke, it was announced that, after many long years together, Kenneth L. McLaughlin legally married William H. "Teddy" Tredick on June 6 in Provincetown, Mass. Their ceremony was performed by Rev. Raeanna Biddle, who was the pastor of Eternal Joy Metropolitan Community Church in Dayton until she retired earlier this year.

Biddle was in Provincetown combining a vacation with a church conference. She opted not to marry her partner because getting a marriage license requires the applicants to swear that they live in Massachusetts or are planning to move there.

Entertainment continued with Scarlett Fever, Ashley West, Hope Sexton, the infamous CoCo Vega and April Reign as they brought the crowd to their feet.

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The featured entertainer for the Dayton Pride dinner was comedian Karen Williams, who is known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary and audience rapport.

"I am very happy to be here for the LGBT community and their allies, which is a lot to say," shesaid. "I just hope no one else comes out, it is so much to say, that I have been out for so long that I am about ready to go back in."

She noted that after all the politicians' remarks, many think the LGBT community wants special rights. "No we don't-but I would like this house," she joked as she looked around the room.

"I would like to go to the grocery and say: Hey, I am a black lesbian mom, bag 'em up," she continued. "I get interviewed all the time as they ask, what is it like being a lesbian mother, lesbian mom, lesbian mom!"

"Well, my kids don't know I am a momthey think I'm an ATM. Frankly, they don't care if I care who I am sleeping with, they just want to know ifI have some cash. You got any change?"

John Zimmerman of the Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center said that all the Pride events this year were a great success and helped the community to really grow. Next year, he noted, they want to also acknowledge Dignity Dayton's 30th anniversary. Zimmerman hopes to honor the LGBT and allied Catholic organization's anniversary by dimming the lights and serving baked Alaska, a flaming dessert.

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