Hues may vary but humanity does not | வண்ணங்கள் வேற்றுமைப் பட்டால் – அதில் மானுடர் வேற்றுமை இல்லை
On Sept 10, 2011, Madurai’s first Gay ‘Friendly circle meet’ was conducted, with the purpose of having local community members get to know each other. More than 80 gay and bi guys took part in the meet and formed the group “Srishti”
Brenda, a member of the MP mailing list, is a scientist from Chennai, currently pursuing advanced research in Germany. She is in the process of transitioning from male to female. In this letter Brenda comes out at a transwoman to her parents.
LGBT Voices: A Panel Discussion organized as part of Chennai Pride 2011 celebrations, saw members of LGBT community and a committee of experts from healthcare, law and law enforcement, engage in a free-wheeling discussion on community concerns and issues.
William C. Buffie’s article about public health benefits of same-sex marriage from June 2011 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, an internationally recognized academic journal.
Thanks to Kavin Malar from Junior Vikatan, for the positive coverage of Chennai protests against Indian health minister Azad’s homophobia.
A group of qualified mental health professionals practicing as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers and counselors from across the country criticize health minister Azad’s homophobic remarks.
Chennai Rainbow Coalition members organized a protest under Sangama’s leadership, to condemn health minister Azad’s homophobic MSM remarks.
Muthukumar from Lotus Sangam, Kumbakonam who participated in the parents meet (organized as part of Chennai Pride 2011 celebrations) with his mother, talks about his experience. A touching read!
Ravichander.R’s poem titled “Despair and Hope”
A report on Chennai Pride 2011 event “Facing the media”.Organized by Asma, this workshop offered guidelines to the LGBT community on how to deal with the media.
