Greetings,

LGBT community

Please allow this letter to introduce you to OKK Fashion Studio, LLC and the N’BTWN Fashion Event for which we seek your support.

Our mission at OKK Fashion Studio, LLC and our subsidiary, Just US Designs, is to provide a diverse and inclusive shopping experience for the Metro Detroit LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Community. OKK Fashion Studio will provide a variety of LGBT clothing at competitive prices. We will give our customers the kind of customer service that is respectful, prompt, friendly and all-encompassing.

On September 22, 2012 we will be hosting the “N’BTWN” fashion event, to be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Downtown Detroit, Michigan for the Metro Detroit LGBT Community and its supporters. Featured will be some trend setting creations from local designers, as well as a grand finale from Just US Designs creative director and OKK Fashion Studio LLC CEO, Ms. Ouida King.

This is a great opportunity for your company or organization to receive exposure, and help to support a worthy cause. The attached sponsorship package includes benefits to all sponsors, as well as the types of specific sponsorships that are available to you. In addition, your generous sponsorship will be highlighted during our event, so that we may publicly thank you for your support.

We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please contact publicist, Mrs. Lacretia Rogers at 313-758-1366 or via email, at info@sapphire-rose.com.

Sincerely,

Ouida K. King
Ouida K. King
Creative Director
OKK Fashion Studio, LLC
okkfashionstudio@ymail.com
Lacretia L. Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Sapphire Rose Enterprises
www.sapphire-rose.com

I'm a gay men. I stay home and take care of my home and husband and a Small farm. I went to court for having pot and the judge said I was lazy. My household makes 250g a year. I worked off shore for a cruise liner. I got sick two weeks in. They would not let me stay on shore for a week to get better . So I HAD TO quit. I've worded coast to coast. What should do? I'm very sorry I know the world is bad.i wrote this before I read the storys I want to help. The court wanted tyo put me in jail for five year but I know now that the worlds a hole lot worst. I love you !!! Stick in there and maybe the WILL GET BETTER before you know it. Our power together WILL fix the world . We just have to stick in there no matter what. Love for all!!

Hello. My name is Hailey. I'm in the 8th grade. My American History teacher are having us do this Current Event project and one of his examples was the Westboro Baptist Church. I had never heard of them before this day. He knows I'm gay. He had asked if everyone would check out there website. Not because he's like them, just for us to see what they do and whatnot. I thanked him at the end of class for pointing this out. Informing people, kids about the shit people go through. One of my fellow peers had said "Hailey, if they ever do this to you. i'll beat them up." He's the sweetest kid. He's also baptist but caring.
OH and my history teacher also cleared up a homosexual sterotype. That gays spread aids and hiv.


Just thought i'd share.

AN URGENT OPEN LETTER TO HISPANIC AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN PASTORS REGARDING THE PAUL RYAN BUDGET


PAUL RYAN IS AT IT AGAIN! HE'S DOUBLING DOWN ON OUR ECONOMIC MISERY! BEWARE OF THE 2012 PAUL RYAN BUDGET!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I greet you in the name of Jesus, Savior of the world and soon coming King!

I realize that many of you may not know me and since you are called to lead God’s people, I realize that the first thing you will want to know is what my credentials are. While I am tempted to go into great detail about who I am, I must be cognizant of the fact that this letter will be printed in numerous publications both nationally and internationally, and cannot be too lengthy.

Suffice it to say that I am first a born again child of God and I am a Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ. I have been saved since the age of five, was called into ministry at the age of eight, and was ordained and licensed by ordained ministers in a credible non-denominational Church in San Diego, California, where I founded my first ministry. While I know that others of you will want to know more about my back ground, I ask that you not focus so much on those issues, but rather the urgent matter that prompted me to write this urgent correspondence that literally deals with what I feel are life and death issues that will affect many of us as well as those to whom we minister.

Beloved shepherds, the apostle Paul warned us in the epistle of II Timothy, chapter 3 that in the latter days, “perilous times shall come.” I think we all agree that the world is experiencing exactly what he prophesied in this profound letter written to the Timothy, his protégé. Brothers and sisters, I realize that we come from many different backgrounds and that we are as diverse in our interpretation of scripture as there are varieties of flowers on the earth and stars in the universe. But there are fundamental truths and basic tenants of the Gospel that I feel bind us together in a spirit of unity and it is in that spirit that I address you in this correspondence.

Because God has given me an international platform as a columnist and author, I am ever careful to give Him the glory for making this possible because I know that if it were not for His favor and wisdom, I could never have achieved success on any level. In gratitude to Him and because of the sincere concern I have for all of God’s people – the LOVE OF CHRIST IN ME WON’T LET ME BE SILENT about the issues I bring to your attention!

As you know, this election year deals with many issues such as birth control, contraception, the fate of Medicare and Medicaid, Obama Care, The Citizens United decision, Marriage Equality, gun control, laws (rightfully) in question like the “Stand Your Ground Laws” in Florida and many other states in addition to whether or not the accomplishments of President Barack Obama has met the needs of citizens in the United States that elected him to the office of president.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I know without a doubt that it was the Spirit of the Lord that inspired me to write this letter to you. Moreover, I believe that if you have the Spirit of Christ in you then the Spirit of truth will confirm this in your hearts and minds.

Because of what I do in the community as an HIV/AIDS advocate, Civil Rights Activist and pastor, I am constantly in the presence of people from every walk of life, with needs that often prick my heart in a way that I could never articulate. Many nights I find myself prostrate in the presence of God with tears in my eyes because I see people in such dire straits on a regular basis and admittedly this is somewhat disconcerting and overwhelming!
I have lived on the earth 55 years and I must admit that I have never seen such disregard for human beings as I have in the last few years. Jesus said that this would be, yet admittedly I am still amazed how we can even be considering doing anything in the realm of politics that will gut and obliterate the social programs that house the homeless, feed the poor, and provide medical assistance to seniors and funding to education programs for our children, youth and young adults.

While I realize that many of you have been speaking out about these issues, I also know because of my travels nationally, that most of us have been sinfully silent. Now just so you know, I am aware of what the laws say about separation of church and state and I am aware of the restrictions that a 501 (3c) non-profit status places on religious institutions and congregations. I know that none of us can mount the pulpit and recommend to any of your parishioners who they should or should not vote for, even though many of you do it anyway! You should know however, that Jesus made it absolutely clear in the Word of God that our heavenly mandate is to lead the lost to Christ, heal the sick, clothe the naked, visit those who are in prison, teach our children the statues and precepts in God’s word, and to lovingly care for our senior adults and widows in our congregations. While I know that many of you do a great job in many of these areas, if we take an honest inventory on a national and international scale, we are greatly missing the mark!

Thousands of men and women are in prisons in our nation and yet few of us have effective prison ministries. Countless youth, young adults and even senior adults are infected with the HIV/AIDS virus and only a handful of us have even taken the time to set up a ministry to these people because either we feel unqualified to do it or because we prejudge these individuals, while we shrug our shoulders and purposely look the other way because deep inside we feel they got what they deserved and thus are unworthy of any assistance our ministry could give them.

Sunday after Sunday I watch elderly people struggle to climb the steps of busses in my city that shouldn’t even be on the road because they are old, outdated and unsuitable to serve seniors and disabled persons, while more modern buses are assigned to rich influential areas in our cities and neighborhoods. What is even more troubling is the fact that while many of us can afford van and bus ministries that would address these needs; we do nothing to change this. The result is that our seniors, whom by the way are some of our most loyal and dedicated (tithers) and members, are forced to ride substandard buses, filled with violent people and youth who use foul language, engage in drug use while on the busses and have absolutely no respect for the elderly. Furthermore, it is to our shame and our misplaced priorities that after church has concluded, many of these same seniors stand on bus stops while other parishioners pass them by in their Mercedes, Cadillac’s, BMW’s, Chrysler 300’s, wave at them and won’t even stop to see if they can assist them with getting home.

In 2008, many Right Wing prominent rich evangelicals infiltrated our ranks and convinced us to vehemently oppose Proposition 8. Over 65 million dollars was spent to prevent same-gender-loving people from getting married because it was said that this threatened the family unit and was undermining the institution of marriage. This issue galvanized Pastors, Bishops, Priests and parishioners and proposition were voted down by a narrow margin. Many of us flexed our spiritual muscles thinking we had done the Lord a great service as our Right Wing elite brothers and sisters quickly retreated to the safety of their culturally and religiously isolated ranks, never to worship with us again, at least until they feel our support is needed when the next issue or controversial proposition comes up.

I was amazed when this happened and I will tell you why! Just think of what the body of Christ could have done with $65,000,000 dollars? We could have used that same money if we were really concerned about saving marriages to create national counseling programs where pastors could have been trained to minister to married couples and couples who are preparing to marry. Money could have been poured into already existing credible programs which are effectively providing counseling to our parishioners, creating stronger marriage relationships and perhaps decreasing the great number of divorces in the body of Christ. Oh my brothers and sisters, I know that it is easy to blame the gays for the conditions of our failed relationships, but the truth is when we stand before Christ (and believe me when I tell you all of us will), there will be no one to heap the blame upon but ourselves! An incidentally, the proposition will soon be overturned and the money used to fight it will be a wasted investment!

Many of us were ecstatic when Senator Barack Obama was elected as the first African American President of the United States and vowed to support him in every way. Yet, when we discovered that he was a President who had purposed in his heart to ensure that all Americans have equal rights, no matter what their religious convictions, age, gender, or sexual orientation, many of us bailed and joined the ranks of other prominent elite religious leaders, many of whom are used like puppets by right wing politicians to do their bidding.

Now here is the horrific reality that I find amazing! Many of us, as leaders, are willing to support a political machine that will strip away social programs that meet the needs of over 70 percent of our parishioners because we don’t have a correct understanding of the office of “Priest” and “King”. Barack Obama was not elected or ordained by God to operate in the office of Priest/Pastor, but rather the office of “King” which biblically is synonymous with President of the United States. Now don’t misunderstand or misconstrue what I am saying, thinking I am suggesting that any elected official is to misuse his office, forget the mandate of God, disregard the needs of the people and act like a dictator. But I point these things out to you because it is evident to me that many shepherds don’t have a correct biblical understanding of these offices and confuse the two or place expectations and demands upon the President of the United States that should never be placed on any elected official who serves in this office.

I challenge each one of you to do something radical! Get out of your lavish vehicles and for just one week, ride the buses and trains in your city. Instead of pulling up to the church grounds in your 2012 Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes or Bentley, use public transportation to come to church for just one week. I guarantee you that your entire perspective will change and that most of you will respond by making radical, much needed changes in your ministry; changes that will finally bring that growth that many of you have been praying for so desperately!

Find out what institutions in your city care for and offer services to the elderly, those suffering from HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. Ask if you can come and see how they run these programs and what your congregation can do to assist them. Now what is going to startle many of you is how many of your parishioners’ faces you are going to see at these places when you visit them. And after you have visited these places, I guarantee you will not be so quick to mount your pulpit and foolishly bash these people and/or organizations, especially when you discover that many of them are doing a better job than you ever could, as they compassionately minister to the hundreds, if not thousands in your congregations.

I am know that many of you are aware that because the country now has an African-American President, many states have enacted voter suppression laws that will prevent hundreds of thousands of African Americans from voting in the 2012 election. While we cannot immediately reverse these laws, we can begin national campaigns to make sure that everyone in our congregation has appropriate identification documents that will ensure that they can vote.

Additionally, we can creatively arrange car pools so that voters can get to polling places. Recently, I heard it announced on television that many national organizations who are responsible for getting voters registered are totally abandoning all efforts because of voter suppression laws that place them in legal harm's way (or should I say, “illegal harm’s way”).

If we are honest with ourselves, most of our church calendars are filled with annual days that never address any of the issues that I have mentioned in this letter. Just imagine how grateful our congregants will be when we initiate a plan to help them obtain the proper identification so that they can vote this year. Since the vast majority of our parishioners already possess these documents, this effort will not be financially cumbersome or burdensome and it is not illegal, nor does it place our religious institutions in legal jeopardy in any way.

Year after year we diligently plan for the Pastor’s appreciation day, the Annual Usher's day, Youth day, Men’s and Women’s day and the list goes on. As a matter of fact, we have this down to a science, but now we must refocus ourselves and come to understand that our very livelihoods is at stake. We cannot allow the few programs that our government has in place which meet our medical needs, our educational needs, and other much needed social programs to be stripped away, while the rich get richer and feel no obligation to the poor, working poor or the endangered middle class.

In conclusion, I wish to state that many of us worry about the moral decay of our nation and because this is a concern, politicians use this as leverage to distract us. They know we think that the wrath of God will come upon our great nation because we feel that much of what the unchurched does is in direct opposition to the Word of God. But, the truth of the matter is that if our nation is destroyed and/or incurs the wrath of God, it will be because we pander to the rich, while totally disregarding those who are destitute and who are in desperate need of our assistance! Tragically and ironically, even if we don’t like what is being done by those in positions of authority -- still, we remain conspicuously silent!

Before you discount what I am saying, or disregard this letter, I ask that you act with the same resolve and urgency when you thought the institution of marriage was being undermined; because now there is a real Goliath on the battle field! And this giant looks like us, knows all of our religious terminology, knows exactly how we think and knows how to use what we think and believe against us. And if we are not careful, he will cut off our heads, desecrate our people and deny us our civil rights, all to benefit him and deceive us. But of course, only after he has plundered our parishioners, made a mockery of our spiritual mandate – WE WILL BE THE ONES TO BLAME FOR LETTING THESE ATROCITIES HAPPEN!

The choice is yours! The onus is upon us, the men and women who were called to shepherd God's flock. Will we step up, embrace and demonstrate the qualities of Christian Leadership with which we were gifted and protect our congregations? Or will we stand indolently and apathetically aside while we bear witness to the politically proposed evisceration of our poor, our youth, our seniors, and our already struggling and endangered middle class? Either way, I guarantee you that we will one day stand before our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and give an accounting for our actions or lack of actions. I cannot speak for you, but when The Prince of Peace asks me did I feed and protect his flock? I want to look Him in the eye with pride as I say "Yes , Lord!" And not hang my head in shame!


In His Service,
Bishop Terry Angel Mason, Global Author and Intl. Columnist


OTHER COMPELLING ARTICLES PENNED BY MASON

The Endangered Middle Class is on Life Support.. and the Republicans are Poised to Pull the Plug
ARTICLE LINK: http://www.lasentinel.net/The-Endangered-Middle-Class-is-on-Life-Support.html


MASON WAS RECENTLY NAMED THE NATIONAL HIV/AIDS SPOKERSON FOR 2012

The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Strategic Leadership Council has selected Internationally Acclaimed Author and Community Activist Bishop Terry Angel Mason to serve as a national spokesperson for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day held each year on February 7th. Bishop Mason has worked diligently to empower thousands of Black communities across the country to increase awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the importance of getting tested and/or seeking treatment. Because of his dedication and passion to mobilize African Americans to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS, we are honored to have him serve as a one of our national spokespersons.

For more information on the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, please visit NationalBlackAIDSDay.org.

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO VIEW FOX FIVE TELEVISION INTERVIEW WITH MASON
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I am a gay.but I have no right in this country.please help me.i want to with sex an old men 45+ nice world.please help me.i have no way to live this country.i feel so lonly.please help me and give a new life.
M.Imran

my email is galarinas@yahoo.com

I ve decided to write our story here only for the peope who understand and can help somehow. To tell in details my life will be a tragic movie. I was born in Georgia, in traditional communist false family, having despot father and weak mother, always had protest against them and all the world who demanded from me to behave as calm girl obey and not have a opinion, that only boys have the right to do whatever they want. From Childhood I wanted to escape, to have freedom and be strong, and then I realized that in this patriarchatic country be a woman means you are half a human or not at all. I had totally boyish interests and played with boys I considered myself one of them. But when I grow up they saw in me a beautiful girl, at that time I already was curious about other girls, and therefore ignore boys, who got agressive and even tried to rape me. All my school time and institute I spend without close friends,nobody understood what I feel I only had platonic love towards one classmate which she never new. I wanted to become a movie director, but heavy political situation in Georgia prevented my studies, We had no electricity and heating. Till age 23 I spend mosto of spare time reading philosophical books to distinguish my identity. Than I managed to go to USA.And from that day I felt i was a human, I have been so happy that Im free at last that I felt I was in the center of universe, ready to conquire mountains. And there began my first real love story. I fell in love with a demonic goddess, which was heterosexual and I become the only exclusive in her life who she loved regardless gender. I spend the most happy days of my life there in NJ which I thought will last forever becaouse I found myself and what I was lacking all my life Trues, true relationships, pure sole. But afterwards we got many problems, first all we had to hide,cannot move.Than My visa expired and I got back which was a mistake, I returned back in USA second time after an year instead of 6 month I promised to poeple there. Everything was changed.I left my love alone and she waited for me 1 year and Im again with tourist visa. She said go, you will again leave me after 6 months,I said I cannot stay illegaly.After 6 months I my parents made me to depart again from USA, I hoped to study to gain student visa and come again as student and make everything to be successful in career and live with her in California. But meantime regime in Georgia changed and they deny my student visa. I did not realize that time how much I loved her, I did not realize that time that it was the end of all, Time passed, She no more waited for me, I got heavy depression,My father died felt guilty about me and that he treated me bad against my will.I ask everyone to help me to return to USA in vain, nobody cared and nobody understand why I wanted to go there. I Could not tell no one about my orientation,all huge emotions I killed in myself and become more depressed. Than They give me antidepressants which cures one from life, and makes you live zombie without any emotions and feelings.Most traumatic was the fact that I lost my talent of creative writing,I felt like am In Jail, time stopped. I did not relised how 7 years passed.Ive tried to fell in love with other, but in vain, the only one I really needed was her this is my last wish not to die without seeing her. I m totally lost in this life, having undergone so much injustice, mistreatment, discrimination, cynism,bullying ,fighting for human rights for humanity for justice, not only because of my orientation, but of the truth and not obeying to others,being an individum and finally they make me weak. Now I have several years left, asking you to help me spend some time again in USA to get me out of this hell, nobody nomore is waiting there for me now, but I want to walk to the places I loved where I found myself and left my heart.

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The trilogy is feminized pulp, high-camp and lowbrow. Check out the video: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/539403721/the-fifi-chronicles . I think we can all agree, it's time for FiFi to take over the media landscape. Any help spreading the word about this campaign is so much appreciated, thank you!

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I remain unemployed, genetically disabled from Gilbert Syndrome, surgically disabled from a tonsillectomy, non-driving, non-drinking, non-smoking, non-drug-using, bankrupt, living in a hotel room that does not allow visitors, and in love with a man with whom I have been together only once.

Homosexuals are sick, enthusiastically fascist spreaders of disease who purport to be open-minded. You're all mentally ill, hormonally imbalanced, self-obsessed idiots. It would probably be a benefit to humanity if you all were to die of AIDS, and I say these things as a former supporter of gay rights. This is not hate, it's truth.

To whom it may concern,

My name is Lianda Tel and I am a student at The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
I'm originally from The Netherlands were homosexuals are widely excepted. I grew up in a culture where people are comfortable talking about and be around gays and lesbians everywhere.
Coming to America I feel the same openness in certain creative fields but not in every area or culture.
Currently I am working on a project that is very dear to our hearts, especially our film maker Charlie Peppers.
We want to tell a story about this Gay Fraternity leader who has issues with coming out. It is a story about how strong we really are and how we see ourselves. It is a story that needs to inspire people to accept and understand the gay community.
In my hope to raise some awareness for this project that is shooting in April so we have put up a website to raise some money as well. I hope you will review the site and hopefully can give us some notes on the project and hope you will spread the awareness of our project.
Please email me suggestions or questions at lianda.tel@nyfa.edu.


This is the link:

http://igg.me/p/75164?a=479884

Thank You for your time and interest,

Lianda Tel

i always wanted to tell my story but never knew how. so here goes nothing.

my name is ismael vera jr. i was born and raised in new york. in Brooklyn. i am 21 now. i am gay Hispanic guy. my story had many story's. from the boy who was homeless because he was gay. to in high school drama. to bad relationship. to wanting to do it all to not doing anything. i just want a chance to some one to hear me out.

i am very nice. funny. out going. laid back guy. who likes to do many different things and always looking to try something new. but one thing is holding me back is that i never got to finish high school. when i started high school. it was great i loved to learn and loved school. my sister graduated from that school and my little sister came in after me. but my older sister was the only one who got to graduate. but my little sister and i had a little secret. i knew i was gay since i was little i use to mess with my cousin when i was younger. i always was into men. i was OK with my self. i got picked on in school but it didn't bother me as much as what was going on at home. i remember when i got a phone call from a teacher who i use to talk to. and that my mother had called the school demanding for me to come home. she said to me that she said that she read something of mine and that i was sick. from that i knew what she had found out for i use to write in my journal and my mother always looked though my things. i was so scared to go home that day. my mother is very religious. i remember going home and she asked me to read her my journal out load to her. she mad my sisters read it to her for she could not understand what i was writing. after that it was hell. she use to throw my cloths out. she threw out my books everything i had. i could not go out, have friends. watch tv. or anything. i would spend most of my time in my room. working out. she use to beat me and my sister. we fought a lot. i remember wanting to kill my self many times but was scared to go to hell. my mother hit my sister really bad once that she went to school and someone called ACS. my sister took the chance to leave. i was scared to leave. even though my mother did all that i couldn't do that, but i was just so tired and didn't want to live there any more. so i went with my sister. it was a scary thing going though ACS and foster care. its not what it seems. in court. i went back home in terms i would work.

my mother never let me work for she did not want to me become independent. she didn't even let me get my state id. i remember not going to school and stealing my social secretary card and my documents from my mother so i can get my state id. when got my first check for 260. if i remember right my mother went crazy. and said i got paid to much. she did not want me to work. i never understood why until she took me to this place. she where they gave her money because i was a premature child and got SSI. she use to tell me to act like i couldn't read. she did not tell them i was working. when they found out my, and my mother had to pay them back she was upset and said i had to pay back a lot of money. she hated that i was gay and that my sister left with foster care and blamed on me. i went home one day and she threw everything out. i was 18 and i could not go back to foster care. so i was in my last year of high school and need 3 credits to graduate. i was leaving from house to house. in trains. in a stockroom of a mall. i got a job and i started to go to programs for gay youth i got in. but i had to get a job and i just wanted to have my own place. so i got more work. i moved from program to program. i was modeling, go go dancing. working at 2 jobs and working for the census at the time and i couldn't do school. i didn't sleep. so i stop going. my school helped me as much as they can.

at one point in high school it was like the movie "mean girls". but things got bad. i remember my friend punching the mirror in the boys bathroom because of something and cops caking him aways. it was bad at one point. i went from a no body. to knowing everybody in high school. and at the end. i was by my self.

i was very stupid for not graduating. i really wish i could go back and do things over. now i am with my boyfriend in Italy for a month and i am going to try to get my GED in new york. i just wanted to tell my story. it gets better.

Kini Cosma (541)880-4534 P.O. Box 7918 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97602

MEMORANDUM OF UPDATED FACTS

TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES, CASE NO.: P-878-09:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
FROM: KINI COSMA
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2012
REGARDING: UNLAWFUL EVICTION AND EXCESSIVE HARASSMENT

I was profiled as a lesbian and arbitrarily arrested excessively since 1989-1995 (approx 40 times-landing in prison on July 4th, arrested on Martin Luther King Day, arrested 1st business day of 2011, sent to a mental institution on March 1, 2011: my birthday). When I was wrongfully convicted of "stalking", the status was enhanced to include a "sex offense" after I was sent to prison. Branded a “sex offender,” I lost custody of my two sons. The officer has since been charged with excessive force by another attorney.

All legal activities others are entitled to have become illegal for me. All my business ventures were deliberately destroyed and frustrated and they have left me to languish resulting in loss of liberty, civil rights, productive lifestyles, financial and personal ruin, mental anguish, social condemnation and personal and family embarrassment.

I have appealed to the Federal courts since 1995 and ALL of my cases were dismissed without review. All of the difficult and dedicated work I've done was ignored while federal judges demanded that I complete more work. Even though Federal judges know I am not the “Betty Crocker” type girl, they have become obsessed with “curative rape” by forcing their disregard on me making me an object of ridicule and scorn in order that I submit to and service their American Men.

As a result of my legal battles against the U.S. Government, I have become an extremely unfavorable person subjected to and having to suffer severe retaliation. I noticed my $100k rightfully inherited trust fund was wrongfully pilfered/seized after I asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to suspend the powers of the trustee. I also noticed that at least two attempts to entrap me in illegal ponzi schemes occurred while I was suffering brutality at the hands of the Lassen County community in California.
I have also lost other real property and vehicles wrongfully seized and confiscated by the states of California and Oregon authorities.

The state and federal courts, in both California and Oregon, deliberately set me up to fail refusing to grant me asylum or protection from persecution and using me as a human battering instrument for others in the community to abuse, physically and emotionally. Those in the community banter me because they just want me to shut up and go away and endure the sexual harassment. Because of the selfish reasons of those who conspired for my false imprisonment, other malicious prosecutions and judicial injustice has taken place. Impropriety, prosecution for the sake of prosecution, lack of funds for legal aid to prove my innocence and/or other errors of one kind or another, has occurred.

All of the excessive government entanglement running afoul of civil and human rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution without legal support has deeply affected my health. Even though I have brought separate §1983 and §2254 actions against the police and other officials on the grounds that labeling me as a sex offender based upon a policy enacted after my criminal conviction violated my constitutional rights. And, the infringements of the Due Process and Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and is in violation of the Eighth Amendment.

The U.S. Government endorsed this cruel and unusual punishment by continuing to identify me as a sex offender, allowing me to be defined as someone who has been convicted, at any time, of any sex offense or [who] engaged in sexual misconduct during the course of an offense. They have continued to recommend that I receive disparate treatment making it their constitutional duty to inculcate cruel and unusual punishment by portraying me to the public that “sexual assault is a heinous crime committed by Offenders with deviant behavior patterns that cannot be controlled by incarceration alone.”

Still no remedies available for these violations or the disparate treatment set forth under Title VII while retaliating and conspiring against my rights under 18 USC §241, there is now substantiated evidence that I am being been tortured to premeditate my murder using their power of abuse to maliciously disintegrate my health.

Just recently throughout August and September 2011, I diligently sought housing. Finally relying on the verbal agreement made by manager's Christopher John and Ericka Little of Wiseman's Mobile Home Park at 6800 South 6th Street in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Previously managers Christopher John and Ericka Little declared to me that they made a visual inspection of my residential travel trailer at another location and approved thereof, preserving the certain space for me to move into on October 3, 2011. Relying on said verbal agreement, I halted any other effort to seek housing else before the winter's debilitating freeze that caused my health breakdown (including hearing loss) the previous season.

I paid the rent and moved my residential trailer in. When I relocated my residential travel trailer to Wiseman's Mobile Home Park at 6800 South 6th Street in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on October 3, 2011, said management used bantering and forcible hostilities1 against me to unlawfully evict me without proper legal notice making the excuse that my trailer was not in compliance to their standards. Said management had a limited contractors license that definitely did not include having the authority to inspect the electrical components in my trailer.

Coincidently, the Klamath County Sheriff's department was right there to assist in these civil matters2 by forcibly running me out of the mobile home park regardless that rent was paid. As a result, I have been housed in an illegal concentration camp type setting with barbed wire all around while staff of the Klamath County Sheriff's Department are, coincidentally, tenants in the immediate vicinity asking me to secure their property.

These actions also have interfered with all of my legitimate home office based businesses. (disconnecting electrical utilities, forcing me to spend money to seek resources the government will block, excessive late fines and fees) The pattern of abuse goes on and on with constant patterns for propensities of humiliation always setting me up in an illegal manner to justify their means for, yet, another malicious prosecution. Having to urinate in buckets and defecate on newspapers prove their successful effort for making me live like an animal unworthy of attention or exposure to their pattern of consistent horrific human right violations.

Regardless of the well-founded fears of persecution on the grounds of my being a member in a particular social group demonstrating my political opinions... I remain ignored and undefined as an disenfranchised, elderly, sex offending-stalker, Caucasian, Jewish, lesbian, woman vulnerable to U.S. Government abuse and oppression suffering their prevailing patterns of consistent years and years of physical and emotional abuse in both California and in Oregon.

While others qualify as refugees to be granted asylum or protection somewhere in the United States, the harm feared is being inflicted by the this government...and by persons and organizations that the government is unable or unwilling to control. I have contacted 1000's of agencies connected only in the legal industries relying on those agencies for answers. While they were asleep, I was sent to mental institution for several months on bogus charges, again, my civil rights were violated. Anonymous people are coming out of the woodwork who I do not know, nor should have any information regarding my civil and human right violations in the communities I am transient in. So, why are they hostile and derogatory using such efforts to intimidate and harass me?

I, Kini Cosma, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that all of the foregoing statements, records on file with this case is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Kini Cosma Dated: February 21, 2012
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I was profiled as a lesbian and wrongfully convicted of "stalking". The status was enhanced with a "sex offense" when I was sent to prison. As a result of my legal battles against the U.S. Government, I have become an unfavorable person suffering retaliation because I refuse to service American men.

I have appealed to the Federal courts and ALL of my cases were dismissed without review. In some instances, the state and federal courts, in both California and Oregon, deliberately set me up to fail by using their power of abuse to maliciously disintegrate my health in their acts of premediated murder.

Because of the selfish reasons of others who conspired for my false imprisonment, other malicious prosecutions and judicial injustice has taken place. Impropriety, prosecution for the sake of prosecution, lack of funds for legal aid to prove my innocence and/or other errors of one kind or another, has occurred.

They have left me to languish resulting in loss of liberty, civil rights, productive lifestyles, financial and personal ruin, mental anguish, social condemnation and personal and family embarassment for the remainder of my life.

U.S. officials refuse to grant me asylum or grant me protection from persecution as a result my $100k was wrongfully seized and I loss custody of my two sons. I have also lost other property wrongfully confiscated by U.S. authorities. All of this has deeply affected my health.

In order to qualify as a refugee and be granted asylum in the United States, an individual must have a well-founded fear of persecution on account of one of five grounds, which are (1) race, (2) religion, (3) nationality, (4) membership in a particular social group, and (5) political opinion.

The information contained on http://judiciary.zoomshare.com will reveal a pattern of gender discrimination. You will understand why women in prison are placed in cages. You will understand why women in prison spit at officials only to have their mouths forcibly shrouded. You will begin to understand why women in America are finally waking up advancing Jihad Janes.

In addition to demonstrating a well-founded fear of persecution, the harm feared is being inflicted by the government...and by persons and organizations that the government is unable or unwilling to control. http://judiciary.zoomshare.com

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Internationally Acclaimed Author, Civil Rights Activist, HIV/AIDS Advocate, Named National Spokesperson for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Feb. 7, 2012



100,000 Blacks are now living with HIV or may have died from AIDS related complications. It's time for us to do something different that inspires young and old, gay and straight, religious and non-religious to get on board with realizing the value and worth of Black life and acting accordingly.

Terry Angel Mason, internationally-renowned author, keynote speaker, poet, singer, songwriter, minister, columnist and civil rights activist was selected as The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Spokesperson for 2012. February 7, 2012 will be the 12th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a nationwide community mobilization effort to emphasize the HIV/AIDS “State of Emergency” among African-Americans. The theme is “I am my Brother/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS."

Mason will be assisting NBHAAD in meeting its objectives by using his international platform to encourage individuals to get educated about HIV/AIDS, get tested, get treated, and get involved in advocating for the resources necessary to fight the disease. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will target 14 major cities to promote HIV/AIDS Awareness events and activities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and Washington, DC. The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is led by a Strategic Leadership Council (SLC) that provides guidance, direction, and strategic thought to engage African American community stakeholders and organizations for sustained participation in the initiative. The SLC includes six national organizations that work together to address specific issues which influence the course of HIV/AIDS in African American communities across the United States.

The author and LGBT advocate has been making local and international headlines since the release of his first book, Love Won’t Let Me Be Silent, a gripping tome that offers strategies to help parents, families, ministers, teachers and community leaders effectively understand and support gay teens, young adults and people infected with HIV/AIDS.

A highly respected, in-demand speaker, Mason is poised to join other notable leaders, entertainers and spokespeople in fighting this disease, and recently announced that he will be available for interviews on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which takes place on February 7th.
“The HIV/AIDS epidemic has hit the African American community the hardest, and I want to prevent the spread of this disease in our community by sharing my story and educating people on the facts and how they can protect themselves,” states Mason.

Mason has been garnering local and national praise for his latest literary release titled, They Say That I Am Broken, which deals with a plethora of issues affecting the Same-Gender-Loving community, including homophobia in the Black church, HIV, DADT (Don't Ask Don't Tell), gay marriage, homeless gay children, and more.

“The book also features captivating articles about CNN anchor and author Don Lemon, Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, and much more,” stated Mason. “They Say That I Am Broken is poised to gain worldwide recognition, as it affirms God’s love for all people, and eloquently dissects race, religion and homosexuality through empowering essays, poems and stories,” Mason added.

A survivor of full-blown AIDS and cancer, Mason was selected as Real Health’s Magazine Advocate of the Month and featured in www.HealthyBlackMen.org -- for the month of December -- for World AIDS Day. (Direct link to article: Terry "Angel" Mason is Blessed, Not Broken )

Mason's books have touched millions of lives and have been submitted for a Pulitzer Prize and numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and the Stonewall Book Awards. Since his international debut, Mason has sparked worldwide debate about pressing issues affecting African-Americans and the gay and lesbian community. The celebrated blogger and columnist recently published an article about SB 48, (The Fair Education Act; a law that requires schools to include LGBT history), and denounced the black religious community’s actions to overturn the bill, citing that their intolerance and support of inequality promotes more bullying, discrimination and violence in the gay community.

The article received numerous responses and led to him to being featured in the December issue of Connextion Magazine and other national publications. View page 60 via the following link to read the full article:
http://www.calameo.com/read/0003904676b6cb3a1a2a5

For all media interview considerations, or to request Angel Mason to appear or speak at your Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day or Pride event, contact Florence Edwards at 310-746-7149. Because of Mason’s busy schedule, please note that we cannot accommodate all requests; therefore it is essential to contact us as soon as possible to ensure his presence or participation at your event.

The highly sought after writer and speaker has been featured in the following publications and/or news venues: Lee Bailey's) eurweb.com, The Los Angeles Sentinel, Healthy Black Men, The East County Magazine, Five (5) Magazine, Whosoever Magazine, SGL Weekly Magazine, Outword Magazine, The NBJC Newsletter, The Advocate, Frontier Magazine, Broadway World, The Windy City Times Newspaper, New Pittsburgh Courier, New England Informer, Our Weekly Magazine, Out Impact, The San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, The San Diego Gay and Lesbian Times, The San Diego Union Tribune, ME Magazine, POZ Magazine, The New Civil Rights Online Magazine, A&U; Magazine, Religious Tolerance, Marriage Equality International, Homorazzi, BN&S; News Commentary, Real Health Magazine, Q Magazine, MSNBC News Vine, ILGA, Out Military Online Magazine, Proud Parenting Web Magazine, Fuse Magazine, Echelon Magazine, The Bay Area Reporter, Connextions Magazine, and in many other publications.
To purchase Mason’s books, read breaking news stories, feature articles, interviews, or obtain more information about the author, visit his website at www.TerryAngelMason.com.

Photos were provided by Florence Edwards, who can be reached at (310) 746-7149 or Florence.Edwards1976@gmail.com.

To contact Author (Angel Mason) directly phone: 323.819.5385 or 323.402.0111

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO HEAR MORE COMPELLING AUDIO INTERVIEWS AND TO VIEW INSPIRING VIDEOS ABOUT MASON:
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Earlier this week, I recorded a video and put it on CNN Ireports. Entitled a "A Call to the LGBT Community," it calls for increased unity, and activity, in this contentious election season. Check it out http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-729339

I am writing in regard to homophobic bigot 'cartoonist' Joe King, who's recent anti gay 2012 calendar was so offensive that it was taken off the shelves at Amazon and Barnes and Noble bookstores after an outcry from several prominent gay organizations.and for good reason. There is NOTHING funny about Joe King. He has not learned a thing and even after the controversy this hateful fearful bigot has vowed to proudly continue his anti gay campaign. He is is serious need of feedback from the gay community, or from any decent person who will let him know that his brand of hate and bigotry is unacceptable. An internet search will provide the big picture on this issue and his website can be found there too. Please do what you can to get the word out, to let him know we do not need his hate and prejudice and ignorance in this world.
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Cast the Last Stone
or
I Got Your Civil Union Hangin’

Do you take this man and this woman
Do you take this woman and man
To love and to honor and cherish
The way only a good Christian can

Will you throw a few stones at the heathens
Will you tell ‘em all where they can go
Will you hate everyone who’s not like you
For the Bible tells you it’s so

Or will you listen to that old hippy Jesus
Who said Leave all the bullshit behind
And let two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Enjoy all the love they can find

{chorus}

I’ve always loved you
And you’ve always loved me
You’d think love would be easy
In the land of the free
In a world full of bitterness
Hatred
And stone
Why don’t you leave all the lovers alone?

The love police say we can’t marry
The thought police say we can’t think
While the lawmakers locked in the closet
Say we can’t watch them buy the boys drinks

I love you like your soul is my soul
I’ll stay till the end of the world
But the minister ran from the altar
When he found we’re a couple of girls

Tradition can be a real mother
Those weren’t cruise ships in the triangle trade
And the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know it’s time to make history fade

{chorus}

Money is nice if it’s decent
And handy when push comes to shove
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know everything’s lost without love

They say Jesus he died for the sinners
And he fought so that true love will win
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Were told they should read the small print


Charlie Manson can legally marry
Any woman that’ll give him the time
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Were told that their love is a crime

{chorus}

Yeah, Charlie Manson can legally marry
Any woman that’ll give him the time
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
THEY KNOW THAT THEIR LOVE IS SUBLIME

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Cast the Last Stone
or
I Got Your Civil Union Hangin’

Do you take this man and this woman
Do you take this woman and man
To love and to honor and cherish
The way only a good Christian can

Will you throw a few stones at the heathens
Will you tell ‘em all where they can go
Will you hate everyone who’s not like you
For the Bible tells you it’s so

Or will you listen to that old hippy Jesus
Who said Leave all the bullshit behind
And let two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Enjoy all the love they can find

{chorus}

I’ve always loved you
And you’ve always loved me
You’d think love would be easy
In the land of the free
In a world full of bitterness
Hatred
And stone
Why don’t you leave all the lovers alone?

The love police say we can’t marry
The thought police say we can’t think
While the lawmakers locked in the closet
Say we can’t watch them buy the boys drinks

I love you like your soul is my soul
I’ll stay till the end of the world
But the minister ran from the altar
When he found we’re a couple of girls

Tradition can be a real mother
Those weren’t cruise ships in the triangle trade
And the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know it’s time to make history fade

{chorus} Charlie Manson can legally marry
Any woman that’ll give him the time
Money is nice if it’s decent But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
And handy when push comes to shove Were told that their love is a crime
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know everything’s lost without love {chorus}

They say Jesus he died for the sinners Yeah, Charlie Manson can legally marry
And he fought so that true love will win Any woman that’ll give him the time
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Were told they should read the small print THEY KNOW THAT THEIR LOVE IS SUBLIME

hank ezralily@ca.rr.com 714 915 5814

Cast the Last Stone
or
I Got Your Civil Union Hangin’

Do you take this man and this woman
Do you take this woman and man
To love and to honor and cherish
The way only a good Christian can

Will you throw a few stones at the heathens
Will you tell ‘em all where they can go
Will you hate everyone who’s not like you
For the Bible tells you it’s so

Or will you listen to that old hippy Jesus
Who said Leave all the bullshit behind
And let two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Enjoy all the love they can find

{chorus}

I’ve always loved you
And you’ve always loved me
You’d think love would be easy
In the land of the free
In a world full of bitterness
Hatred
And stone
Why don’t you leave all the lovers alone?

The love police say we can’t marry
The thought police say we can’t think
While the lawmakers locked in the closet
Say we can’t watch them buy the boys drinks

I love you like your soul is my soul
I’ll stay till the end of the world
But the minister ran from the altar
When he found we’re a couple of girls

Tradition can be a real mother
Those weren’t cruise ships in the triangle trade
And the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know it’s time to make history fade

{chorus} Charlie Manson can legally marry
Any woman that’ll give him the time
Money is nice if it’s decent But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
And handy when push comes to shove Were told that their love is a crime
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Know everything’s lost without love {chorus}

They say Jesus he died for the sinners Yeah, Charlie Manson can legally marry
And he fought so that true love will win Any woman that’ll give him the time
But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers But the two dear sweet lesbian lovers
Were told they should read the small print THEY KNOW THAT THEIR LOVE IS SUBLIME

hank ezralily@ca.rr.com 714 915 5814

Don't Let The U.S. Senate Close The Door On Her Face!
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Premeditated Murder For Complaining Witnesses

There is now substantiated evidence that U.S. Officials have endorsed cruel and unusual punishment (torture) and premeditated murder in the case of one disenfranchised Hebrew American, Kini Cosma vs. The United States of America. [Inter-American Commission On Human Rights, Organization Of American States CASE NO.: P-878-09; ICC Communication OTP-CR-886/09]

Still no remedies available for these violations or the disparate treatment set forth under Title VII while retaliating against this appellant by conspiring against her rights under 18 USC ยง241.

It appears, that the time demanded of our actions and efforts are not worthy to prevent future lapses in professional conduct and policies that violate human rights. State and federal grand juries have no authority to investigate criminal abuse-of-power allegations. The Justice Department and state bar associations are unable to probe pre-emptive prosecution, illegal detention, torture of those subjected to such tactics of lawlessness and police indifference. Sadly, your disregard for the Constitution leaves us in a poverty-drenched environment with prolonged injuries and adverse psychological effects.

While others have been oppressed, the option for many have been to shut their eyes and ears and hearts while inventing plots involving impoverished citizens in economically deprived cities. Torture and mistreatment breeds political instability and discontent weakening governments and societies. Why? Because the lack of resistance is deemed to be the consent of the governed.

In fact, one of the tactics of the police responses around the country has been to arrest people and then release them without charge-locking people up just to get them out of the way as they have in my case by sending me to a mental institution without due process and without merit! http://judiciary.zoomshare.com

I am a bisexual man married to a woman. I have only recently come out to my sister and to some friends. It was okay but I am still closeted from my coworkers and from my parents.

Being a senior in high school I couldn't ask for better in the way of being me and getting messed with. I did get bullied a ton when I was in middle school for the preconception that I was gay. Later I finally came out my sophomore year with tons of support that I have now. Slowly I started telling more friends and adults along the way. Now I plan to find a organization in the states so I can start making a difference here at home.

College Speech here at my high school has really brought the advocate out in me this year. I have always fought for the community, but with the ability to get a voice to my class, has made it more wild. An informative speech I have been working on currently has me on the bystander effect and bullying. That has kept me busy with me trying to perfect it as much as I can. I want to be the one person for small towns to make a difference while I am still here. Then my nation and ultimately the world.

All in all, whatever I can do, I will do it. I will be the one that makes a difference behind the scenes. No fame needed, just the pride of a job that I go to everyday and love! I love LGBTQIASP individuals more then you will ever know. This is the era of change. Here we come.

http://www.globalurban.org

Chairman and CEO of Global Urban Organization, Dr. Marc Weiss, wrote the foreword to the book I Rise by Toni Newman. Dr. Weiss worked with President Clinton/Vice President Al gore in administration as Special Assistant and he also works with President Clinton now on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Dr. Marc Weiss is a humanitarian and speaks for the poor, underpriviledged, and Forgotten.


The memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman speaks of a forgotten community and underpriviledged group of people facing double discrimination and hardships. It is the first time an African American Transgender speaks of her hardships so detailed and so clearly. The actual book is a excellent read and detailed memoir.

We were hoping to get organization to Support Transgender Toni Newman and her book I Rise for equal rights and equal laws for all persons including Transgenders. As Law School Student Her goal is for equal rights and equal justice for Transgenders especially minority transgenders. A statement to show support to the foreword Dr. Marc Weiss wrote on a forgotten people.

when i was 14 i came out to my parents that i was gay and when my father heard me say that i remember him slapping my face and telling me to get out of his house and also him calling me names like fag and stuff like that and i also remember him saying that god hates gays but i remember when i was younger the Sunday school teacher saying that god hates no one. so that's my story.

when i was 14 i came out to my parents that i was gay and when my father heard me say that i remember him slapping my face and telling me to get out of his house and also him calling me names like fag and stuff like that and i also remember him saying that god hates gays but i remember when i was younger the Sunday school teacher saying that god hates no one. so that's my story.

For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Florence Edwards, Ph. 310-746-7149
email: florence.edwards1976@gmail.com

Global Author: Terry Angel Mason
323.402.0111
WWW.TERRYANGELMASON.COM



Pulitzer Nominated Author and Civil Rights Activist
Terry Angel Mason Featured in Connextions Magazine, Broadway World and www.HealthyBlackmen.org



San Diego, CA—International author and LGBT advocate Terry Angel Mason has been making local and international headlines since the release of his first book, Love Won’t Let Me Be Silent, a gripping tome that offered strategies to help parents, families, ministers, teachers and community leaders effectively understand and support gay teens, young adults, and people infected with HIV/AIDS.
Since his international debut, Mason has sparked worldwide dialogue about pressing issues affecting African Americans and the gay and lesbian community. A revered civil rights activist, blogger and columnist, Mason recently published an article about SB 48, (The Fair Education Act; a law that requires schools to include LGBT history), and denounced the black religious community’s actions to overturn the bill, citing that their intolerance and support of inequality promotes more bullying, discrimination and violence in the gay community. The article received numerous responses and led him to being featured in the December issue of Connextion Magazine. View page 60 to read the full article:

http://www.calameo.com/read/0003904676b6cb3a1a2a5

Prayers for the Bullied - Article Featured on Pgs. 60 & 61



They Say That I Am Broken

Angel Mason's Newest Literary Masterpiece
is

One of the most anticipated books of the year!

-click on the book cover below to hear an audio excerpt from Mason's new Literary Masterpiece!-
A minister, speaker and global hero, Angel Mason has been garnering local and national praise for his latest literary release titled, They Say That I Am Broken, a powerful book aimed at spreading truth about the dangers and consequences of homophobia, hate, and inequality. A survivor of full-blown AIDS and cancer, Angel was selected asReal Health’s Magazine Advocate of the Month, and will be featured inBlackMensHealth.org for the month of December. Visit www.BlackMensHealth.org to view the interview.

A beloved author, Mason's books have touched millions of lives and have been submitted for a Pulitzer Prize and numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and theStonewall Awards.
Mason’s latest, highly anticipated release, They Say That I Am Broken is a gripping page-turner that deals with a plethora of issues affecting Same-Gender-Loving community, including homophobia in the Black Church, HIV, DADT (Don't Ask Don't Tell), gay marriage, homeless gay children, and more. The book also features captivating articles about CNN anchor and author Don Lemon, The Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, and much more. They Say That I Am Broken is poised to gain worldwide recognition as it affirms God’s love for all people, and eloquently dissects race, religion and homosexuality through empowering essays, poems and stories.
They Say That I Am Broken can be pre-ordered by visiting www.TerryAngelMason.com. Electronic review copies of They Say That I Am Broken are now available for the media upon request by contacting Florence Edwards at Florence@Publicity911.com.

Release Date: WINTER 2012


Angel Mason’s work has been featured in publications all over the world. Please view his latest articles about marriage equality:

IT'S OUR TIME FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY.

Prop 8: Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind (Edge Magazine)

The Ugandan Homophobic Plague That Has Spread And Infested Ghana!
Infected By What Some Say Is An Unforgiveable Sin and An Incurable Disease

Terry Angel Mason is available for all media interviews/appearances. Interview requests should be submitted to Florence@Publicity911.com. Electronic review copies of They Say That I Am Broken are also available upon request.

About Global Author Terry Angel Mason

Terry Angel Mason is an internationally renowned author, keynote speaker, poet, singer, songwriter, minister, and Civil Rights activist who currently resides is Southern California. He is the author of three popular titles, Love Won’t Let Me Be Silent, They Say That I am Broken, and The Dream Keeper, set to be released later this year). A revered leader and global change agent, Terry Angel Mason’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower millions around the world, and promote love and acceptance for all people.

A highly sought after author and activist, Mason has been featured in (Lee Bailey's) eurweb.com, The East County Magazine, Five (5) Magazine, Whosoever Magazine, SGL Weekly Magazine, Outword Magazine, The NBJC Newsletter, The Advocate, Frontier Magazine, Broadway World, The Windy City Times Newspaper, New Pittsburgh Courier, New England Informer, Our Weekly Magazine, Out Impact, The San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, The San Diego Gay and Lesbian Times, The San Diego Union Tribune, ME Magazine, POZ Magazine, The New Civil Rights Online Magazine, A&U; Magazine, Religious Tolerance, Marriage Equality International, Homorazzi, BN&S; News Commentary, Real Health Magazine, Q Magazine, MSNBC News Vine, ILGA, Out Military Online Magazine, Proud Parenting Web Magazine, Fuse Magazine, Echelon Magazine, The Bay Area Reporter, Connextions Magazine, and in many other publications.

For breaking news, articles, interviews, or to learn more about Terry Angel Mason, visit his website at www.TerryAngelMason.com.

He can also be reached on the Web at www.facebook.com/home.php#/terryangelmason, www.myspace.com/angelsloveson and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ALOVEBALLAD.
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My family at first didnt really accept the fact that I also like girls too but now, they accept me for who I am.

well in my place, there are many youths who are LGBT. In our custom, the old people(grandparents) say that its disrespectful to be LGBT. They also say that God only created Adam & Eve to be together so therefore a man and a woman should only be accepted. They say that being a LGBT is like committing a big sin.I kind of agree but I also disagree with that.I believe that people should be with whoever they want to be with. But parents now a days, try and accept their child for who they are whether their lesbian,gay,bisexual, or transgendered because they're afraid if their child commits suicide or do something crazy. Also, there isnt any cases of people gay bashing because when young teens see other LGBT teens, they usually become friends or something like that. they don't do anything harmful to LGBT youths.

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in my country same sex marriage is accepted in i think 3-5 states.unfortunately it is not accepted where i reside.in fact, my girlfriend and i have to be very discrete.another word:
'HIDE"! so we are preparing to move to another state.

ok last year in my school me n a group a friends (gay lesbian and straight) wanted to make a gay club we did everything possible to make it happen but our principle just kept saying no what can we do? i dont want to give up i want to have a gay lesbian club in school to support us i personally have gone threw bullying in this school n i want it to stop im tired to hear ppl yell at me look at the lesbian n tell me mean things everytime i walk around...it isnt fair...help me plz

i wish my mom would accept me the way i am there is nothing wrong with me for being a lesbian...if only she could see it...i try to be a good duagther but i will not change who i am just because she doesnt approve of what i like, who i am...i just dont know what to do anymore....i dont want her to hate me...

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Marion U.S. Penitentiary
P.O. Box 1000
Marion, Illinois 62959


FEDERAL JUDGE IN GEORGIA EXECUTES HOMOPHOBIC AND BIGOTED AGENDA

To Whom It Should Concern:

I am a former physician and Lt. Commander in the United States Navy who is fighting for his freedom in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Although my criminal case is complicated and the charges naturally contemptible (illegal pornography found on my computers), I am an honest, God-fearing, American citizen who deserves the benefit of an impartial judge who does not believe that increased prison time can be assessed based on legal, private, homosexual conduct in one's past.

Yet my judge, Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr., believes just that, and he substantially enhanced my prison sentence based on legal gay sex which took place three-years prior to arrest and had nothing to do with the counts of conviction. And, although I realize there is not a fundamental constitutional right to engage in legal, private, gay sex, the Supreme Court has clearly held that (1) it is a substantive due process violation to sentence a man to as much as a fine for such conduct (see Lawrence v. Texas (2003)), and (2) it is "a due process violation of a basic sort" to punish a person simply because he has “done something that the law plainly allows him to do" (see Bordenkircher v. Hayes (1978)).

To be sure, history teaches that there once lived a horrible man who managed to convince thousands of his minions to help him execute a bigoted agenda against millions of Jews, homosexuals and persons of "color" in the 1930's and 1940's in order to create a "perfect" race. The agenda was wrong then, and it is wrong now! What Judge Pannell has done to me is not merely unconstitutional; it is unlawful according to the Hate Crimes legislation codified by Congress in 2008. I need your help to see to it that Judge Pannell's agenda does not gain traction under cover.

Make no mistake; judges are, for the most part, honest, decent people who strive to do what is right when wrestling with a large number of complex, inflammatory situations. Indeed, judges do a tremendous job when they remain loyal to the law, the Constitution, and their Oath of Office (which mandates impartiality as to persons). However, the moment they cross the line and abuse their power to execute a hateful, bigoted agenda, they must be checked. In my case, Judge Brill has refused (see her Order, which is attached) to hold Judge Pannell accountable, choosing instead to excuse his actions under the umbrella of "judicial decisions" which are somehow sacrosanct. She is wrong in her endeavor, and a "government of laws" will surely morph into a "government of men" if her ruling is allowed to stand.

I urge you to read Judge Brill's order and my appeal of that order. I hope that you are in a position to generate public awareness, because I fear that without pressure to do what is right, Judge Pannell (the person to whom the appeal was presented) will simply ignore what he has done.

Please help each other spread love not hate!
I am begging everyone on this site, everyone that posts here with their stories
Or perhaps comes seeking advice. Please don't hate spread love. We need to unite
As LGBT people! We need to come together. I've read some heartbreaking stories
Of hate and violence towards people on here and my heart breaks. No one should
Be told that they are garbage nor should anyone be treated violently because of their sexual
Orientation. Love your family and friends and cherish each day. You are who you are and we are
All unique individuals and we are all special. Sending everyone hugs. jadesama@gmail.com is my email
Address I want to open my email to other LGBT people so we can help one another
I am new to this but I would love to make friends from around the world and lend some support
To the LGBT community. ( : Feel free to drop me an email!

I just came out to my mom in September as bi-sexual. I came out to the rest of my family and friends this month. I'm still confused and I'm having a hard time dealing with these feelings. My family is ok with it. But I am scared of other people knowing and bullying me and harming me because of it. And if I fall in love with someone of the same sex how do I protect her also?

Hello, I am a teenage boy in a small town in New Hampshire. Recently I have been noticing more and more people and children in my town have been more aggressive towards gay and lesbian people nere me, including myself. I was walking down a sidewalk heading toawrds my friends house, when a kid I knew from school pushed me into a wall and spit on my pants, calling me a faggot. I am never one for Violence, or any type of any type of hurting, but I need something to happen before I burst.

As an American girl in her college years, I meet people from all over the world and of all different religions. Although America tends to have some horrendous issues on the subject of gay marriage, they are, overall, quite accepting. Since one of my majors in college is religious studies, I have made a lot of Muslim friends and have learned a lot about Arabic countries. It saddens me to hear of countries where you can be put in jail for life or even put to death for being gay. I simply cannot, whatsoever, understand such ignorance and hatred towards a person simply due to a basic part of their personnage that does not harm anyone else! I'm glad to say though, that everyone single one of these Islamic friends, who come from countries such as Morocco, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, are all open-minded! Whatever their typical religious or cultural beliefs, they all believe in freedom of expression and a person being aloud to be who they are as long as they don't harm others. This, to me, sounds like a major step. Not only are they spreading Arab and Muslim culture that will spread Gay Tolerance here in America, but most of them even hope to do so in mother countries. I can only wish them the best of luck as they attempt to do so, hoping that I too can do something to aid the situations of those countries where gays are put to death simply for being themselves. I've begun to learn a lot about the Qur'an (Koran) and have learned to speak Arabic. I hope to start various online and in-person groups to continue the spread of positive LGBT outlook from the Muslim/Arab community.

I was so excited to hear this song. It is so important to nurture positive and supportive messages like this one. A song writer in Nashville, Gene Levine, wrote a song called "the Package" inspired by a true story of a brave young woman coming out to her parents and finding love and support.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtZsC24qug&feature;=feedu

mi name is gabriella vazquez im transgender who resides in u.s.a. i live in the city, og garden grove.
i would thought that mostly, who always attacks us and do us wrong might sometimes look like is the world outside, not the gay, transgender,lesbian comuninity right.
have we and the world gotten wrong. iam presently, being harrasde, accused falsely, gotten evicted hurt,and live in a constant harrasment by one of those evil doers trangender who has not only harrased me but mostly all of orange county t s girls .
she has become an informant to the garden grove police department, she gives em info. on what they wanna know, and they let her get away with all of her unjustices, we live in constant harrasment by the police of garden grove and by this evil transgender who chose to go against us for her own benefits, she is causing a lot of damage. she just recently sent about 8 men who tried and did attacked her because she disrespected em. she switched the scripts around and accuse em for assult and homosexual hate, all a lie . she is doing so much bad and hurting mentally and phisycally a lot of people including me . just last nite i got hit on my face by this transgender in front of a garden police officer and he did not do anything . i got beat up by her on his face and he did nothing . he let her go. this is why im screaming to the world out here i need help we need help in orange county california and we dont know who to go to. we know the garden drove police wont do nothing aginst this ,matter . it has been proved in front of mi eyes they wont do a thing. so if anyone out here can help me and my o.c. community we well greatly appreciate it. we live in america, yet we remain hostage to the evil people of this transgender world.
human resources was the first thing in my mind they have helped me before.
so i thought i wrote this here in case someone out here could help me , us or reffer us as to what we can do.
sicerely....gabriella vazquez.