As a result of the tragic and senseless death of Michael Sandy, there will be a rally today outside City Hall at 5PM.
Keith Boykin is on-point: "How many more black gays and lesbians have to be beaten, killed or attack in New York before we rise up and do something about it? After Kevin Aviance, Rashawn Brazell, Dwan Prince and Sakia Gunn, we have a responsibility to speak out on their behalf."
The rally is being sponsored by People of Color In Crisis, the New York State Black Gay Network, Gay Men of African Descent, the New York City Anti-Violence Project and the National Black Justice Coalition.
More Michael Sandy and More NYC Gay Bashing:
Sandy Taken of Life Support (Rod 2.0) Michael Sandy Taken Off Ventilator? (Rod 2.0) Brooklyn Suspect Released (Rod 2.0) Four Arrested in Internet Set-Up (Rod 2.0) Brooklyn Gay Bashing Update (Rod 2.0) Gay Man Beaten in Vicious Attack? (Rod 2.0) Man Found in Prospect Park (Rod 2.0) Hate Trial Begins (Rod 2.0) NYPD Denies Lead (Rod 2.0) "So Freaked Out" (Rod 2.0) Hate Trial Begins (Rod 2.0) Rashawn Brazell: A Memorial (Rod 2.0) Six Months (Rod 2.0) Mother's Day Blues (Rod 2.0)
Thanks for getting the word out Rod.
Posted by: Keith Boykin | 16 October 2006 at 12:37
The rally/press conference was all I hoped it would be.
ALL the usual characters were there, Keith Boykin (as I expected and would been pissed if I didn't see him) ... bloggers Bejata and Donald Agarrat and so many more other who I don't know personally. I went out for cocktails after (why do we do that?) and its 4 in the morning now and I'm a little drunk and just wanted to say that I'm thrilled that our community is finally stepping up to the plate when needed, myself included.
Peace and love fam' ....
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Posted by: taylor Siluwé | 17 October 2006 at 02:16
Yes, but as Andres at Blabbeando points out today, haven't we been here before?
Michael Sandy wasn't the first and won't be the last and frankly, I'm tired of speeches and rallies. Something more is needed on a very fundamental level. Michael could have been anyone of us who reaches out to the wrong person, hoping for a connection.
Posted by: Bernie | 17 October 2006 at 09:12
Where is Jesse Jackson? Al Sharpton?
Posted by: Angela Davis | 17 October 2006 at 10:53
Im reminded of anti-lynching advocate Ida B Wells's words that "the winchester rifle should have a place of honor in every black house". Im not a gun advocate, but we have to somehow be equipped to protect ourselves.
Posted by: DFS | 17 October 2006 at 16:22
I shot some pics of the Rally
http://dexstarg.blogspot.com/2006/10/michael-sandy.html#links
Posted by: dexstarg | 18 October 2006 at 11:43
Dagg... I am mad I am just seeing this now... dayum... I would have liked to attend
Posted by: psun | 19 October 2006 at 19:47
Hey, Rod, we all hope you're all right. Get well soon.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | 20 October 2006 at 10:11
^^ ditto what Derrick said. Get well and have a great weekend
Posted by: ff | 20 October 2006 at 10:26
this is what happens when u become a snow-queen? leave those white boiz alone ...
Posted by: ricco | 22 October 2006 at 11:29