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“And if you’re real good, we’ll make you feel good… we want your spirits to shine.” Pride season is in full
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to present our July issue. No one is going to rain on our parade. Before we dive into the pool of spotlights for
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that affect all of us in one way or another always makes me think, smile and reflect on the many journeys
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that we all face in life. For July, Fruit Fly/Angelica Osborne asks, “Has Pride Lost It’s Luster?” Henrietta Henry
deals with the possible loss of her mother’s home in It’s A Girl Thing, while Paul Montero addresses the
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complexity of honesty and intimacy while living with HIV. Our youth writer, Rikki Bower dreams about Martin Alonzo, John Bilow, Sylvester
one day being “Mr. So and So,” and Terri Ernest explores the prospects of getting old in his own inimitable
Clemente, Vera Divine, Terry Ernest, Brad
and humorous way. Each one of these people present a rainbow of perspective that I am grateful for each
Hart, Mark Hernandez, Henrietta Henry,
and every month. I think Pride month is a perfect time to show respect, admiration and gratitude to the
Dr. Joel, Joel Martins, Paul Montero,
Angelica Osborne, Tim Parks, Marcellas
people in our community—whether they are friends, business associates or anyone in your LGBT family
Reynolds, Joesph Schmitt, Daisy Torres and
who makes a positive difference in your life. Don’t you think so? Negativity is such a turn-off this time of
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year—or anytime of year for that matter.
One of the most intelligent and noted photographers of our time, Richard Avedon led a remarkable
life. He was known for photographing the “pretty people” of fashion and also a remarkable collection of
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legendary entertainers in their prime such as Judy Garland, Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe. What isn’t
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widely known is that he was also a respected portrait artist who dealt with civil rights, Washington politics
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and the Vietnam War in his portfolio of imagery. The only exhibit of his work just mentioned is on display Direct all editorial and subscription orders to our
at our San Diego Museum of Art until early September. This is the only United States presentation of his
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“Portraits of Power” that is on the books. Make it a point to travel to Balboa Park to learn about our history
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and place in the world of politics and political unrest. The Rage Monthly spoke with Paul Roth, the curator
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of photography and media arts at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. to learn more about the
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majesty and wonder of Richard Avedon on page 48. Phone 619.255.0389
The Ting Tings took over my CD player and if you have a case of the summertime blues, toss their We
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Started Nothing release in and if only for an hour, you will be shaking the blues away with their happy
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blend of pop music. We caught up with Katie White of The Ting Tings to share the joy of their music and
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philosophy on creating it on page 44.
Lastly, even though it seems like The Real World: Brooklyn just ended… it’s time for another season of this Rage Magazine dba. The Rage Monthly. The Rage
time-tested formula with the new The Real World: Cancun which kicked off on June 24 on MTV. We spoke
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with Derek Chavez about the perks of being the gay roommate in the house, the scary drama we have to
pressed are not necessarily those of the publishers
or staff. Reproduction of any article, photo, listing
expect and the sheer beauty of this year’s tropical locale on page 52!
or advertisement without the written permission of
Summertime has finally arrived. Enjoy the heat and all this year’s Pride celebration has to offer. Until next
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month… play safe, party smart and be true to your heart.
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