News: DEA, Chaka Khan, JLS, HIV, Wyclef Jean, John Amaechi

NYS no-fault divorce law applicable to same-sex couples.

Chaka Khan and Martha Wash to headline Oakland Pride.

Nick Cannon to become a baby's daddy?

Club Turk Baths, "one of San Francisco’s first gay bathhouses as well as one of its last", soon to become a doggy day-care hotel.

Wanted: Ebonics translators. The Drug Enforcement Agency is looking to "hire 9 translators fluent in 'ebonics' to help monitor, transcribe and translate conversations recorded in drug investigations." No shitznit?

Department of Justice files an amicus brief and opposes a New York school district's attempt to dismiss a former student's anti-gay-bias lawsuit.

Notre Dame QB stands up for equality and gay rights.

Taylor Lautner launches into diva mode.

California legislature passes resolution urging DOMA repeal.

Marvin and Marvin. JLS boybander Marvin Hume strikes a pose with the cartoon Martian ... and once again demonstrates his impressive oral skills. 

Haiti's electoral council: Wyclef Jean cannot appeal his exclusion from the presidential ballot.

 Michigan ends ban on HIV positive inmates serving food.

POZ interviews Dr. Nnemdi Kamanu Elias, the new interim head of the agency in charge of fighting HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC, "which has the highest HIV rate in the country."

Towleroad posts a thoughtful interview with John Amaechi, who reflects on coming out after leaving the NBA. "I keep in touch with some [players], most don’t keep in touch and made it clear that they didn’t want people to think they were gay, some are gay and think I am too under [much] scrutiny to be associated with without the risk that they are outed." Amaechi was also asked if he ever had any kind of relationship with a NBA player. Amaechi responded: "Not romantic."

Comments

[Jim]

What a great interview with John Amaechi. Thanks, Rod.

And now I want to go to Oakland Pride.

[Tristan]

What Jim said. That's a great interview with John Amaechi. The answers are so detailed and thorough. I'm always impressed by John's depth and intelligence. And gettinmg his PhD? Wow. So glad that he's on our team in more ways than one.

Rod, I've been reading this blog for a year and two and I have to give you your props. You do a damn good job and will never hear it enough from other black gay men.You know how "we" can be lol. I was amazed you went to Vienna . Thanks a lot man.

Oaktown in da house lol
And yes I will be front row!!

[D.bARR]

Thanks for the update. Always informative and timely!

[Mystic Stranger]

Sigh ... John Amaechi is so dreamy. Reminds me of a handsome, thoughtful Jamaican I once dated.

[Procrastination_Xtravaganza]

I saw John Amaechi out and about at the gay games, he was always at the Rudolfplatz where the guys crowded for drinks after the day's events, really cool and accessible. Wish I'd spoken to him more. Thanks for sharing the great interview!