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Volume 16/Issue6

Subject: Re: rainbow Award
From: paquito@infoabc.com (Paco Calderon)
Friends in The Rainbow Committee!! Thanks a lot for choosing my site as one that deserves your well known Award.... I have placed it under my fire place as one I'll keep with much emotion. Thanks a lot and check it up at: http://www.sistec.com.mx/-paquito/index.html Keep in touch!!!!
--Paco Calderon, Photographer
From: penn45@ma.ultranet.com
Subject: It's Time! News Service
DEATH OF NATIONAL TRANSGENDER PIONEER BETTY ANN LIND

Betty Ann Lind, transgender pioneer, organizer, author and editor, died of complications from a stroke on Wednesday, March 4,1998 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. She had been in failing health for several years, and was recovering from recent surgery since her fall last year. She was 67.
Betty Ann Lind was the founder of the Delta Chi Tri-ESS chapter of Washington, DC in the early seventies. The Delta Chi Educational Association (DCEA) came into existence from that group and grew out of a need for a transgender group open to all trans people and their spouses. DCEA was the immediate forerunner of the current TransGender Educational Association of Greater Washington (TGEA) which today has nearly ninety members. More than a few current members of TGEA and the Washington-Baltimore Alliance (WBA) still remember where they first met - Betty Ann's cramped apartment, packed with sisters of our special sorority. It is a fitting tribute that TGEA has grown from such a small seed.
Betty Ann Lind also was a nationally known transgender leader and author. She was a founder of the Fantasia Fair in Providencetown Mass. She later in 1985 became the Chair of the Fair. She has won numerous awards in the Community, including the Virginia Prince Award. She was also the primary force behind the Reluctant Press and the editor of My Sorority, an early transgender newsletter.
Betty Ann was famous for helping beginners reach heights they thought unattainable. "I was one of those girls" stated Helen Garfinkle, current President of the Washington Baltimore Alliance. "When I started, I was full of fear and worry, but she took me under her wing and guided me into the person I am today. I never thought I would become a leader of a group or serve on the board of national transgender conventions. But Betty Ann had faith in me and inspired me to serve the community, and to give back what I had received, by following her example. She was a true role model of community service, and a great friend to me and to many others in the community."
A memorial service is planned in about a week, with an announcement to follow. From: Lookerdude Lookerdude@aol.com Subject: great site thanks for a great site. plan any updates soon?
--Joey
From: RAHN666744@aol.com
Subject: Miss Becky
Dear Miss Becky Allen, Thank you so much for your informative wonderful tour of the French Quarter. I am planning a trip to New Orleans in April. I have never been there and thought I would pop onto the Internet and see what I could find. Little did I know...
Though I am incredibly excited about visiting your city, you have created a sense of euphoric desire in me. I have never had a more charming tour!
Thanks again and Bless you my darling - you are indeed a charming hostess and I will definitely be looking for you!
--Ron Padgett, New York, NY
From: Hawking@webtv.net
Subject: Marriage
I am writing you concerning an idea I had about legalizing same sex marriages. If the gay community were to start their own organized religion, one in which gay marriage is glorified, how could the government stop it without violating the first amendment. Has this been tried. If not, would you please use your influence to get this idea out to the people who could make this happen. I am not gay myself, but cannot stand by and watch others rights being violated. Thank you.
--Karma
From: ADileo@aol.com
Subject: No Subject
You people are genuises. How did you ever get that great music added to your great web site? Somebody overthere really knows html !!
From: GGANOLA@aol.com
Subject: Response to HRC Boycott on GGA WebPage.
Yes! I support the HRC Boycott and the Llne Yes! You can use my name...
Rip I like the Boycott page. Soon I will be linking to Ambush magazine on the GGA page. If you would visit our site and go to the links page and enter what you would like as your link (s) top Ambush.
--Nancy B
From: ZeldaWolfe@aol.com
Subject: re: HRC boycott
To the Editor: I would like to thank the staff and management of Ambush Magazine for its support of the Human Rights Campaign dinner boycott. It is extremely unfortunate that those people and groups who have supported the HRC in the past with both money and time now must resort to drastic means to force the national organization into some sort of positive action.
As both a bisexual and a transgendered person, the notion that if we support their efforts to pass ENDA through Congress with no mention of bisexuals or transgenders, then promising to add protections for them on after it passes-sneaking them in the backdoor, so to speak-is as insulting as it is embarassing. Did they not consider that this tactic could be used against the bill as well? If an organization to promote gay and lesbian rights is too embarassed to openly include us then why should we support them? There are many local GLBT groups who are far more deserving of your money and time, and I hope that your readers will think about donating to them instead of to the HRC. Regards,
--Zelda Wolfe
From: crysgga@juno.com
Subject: Mardi Gras'98
Deciding to write this letter has taken much thought and consideration. Mardi Gras had a great beautiful day. I found everyone in the Quarter having a lot of peaceful fun. I found one thing that became a great concern to me.
Being a transgendered person I uphold every ones right to free speech, and expression. So I will never stop anyone from this right.
This year as many years past, we in N.O. were visited by Christian Right people.
From my observations of these people in the Quarter Mardi Gras day, I felt them to be rather confrontational in actions. I give these personal accounts:
1. A sign seen on Royal St. saying "Warning, you are entering a gay zone. If you drop something, do not bend over to pick it up." (Please, how silly)
2. Three young men on St. Ann Street, carryings 12 ft banners listing everyone as a sinner and going to hell. One advising the other two to watch there backs, and look out for attack. (They were totally surrounded by gay and non-gay alike, all enjoying a good laugh at the banner carriers expense. No threat to the banner carriers.)
3. At Royal and Frenchmen Sts. a man trying to hand out reading material, and not taking no for an answer, a young woman preaching to some young ladies, with a man standing a pace away in a aggressive manner with fist rolled up. Once again a great laugh at there expense. Then what I felt was the highlight of the day. And totally uncalled for, Was a troop of about 16 teenagers in parade formation wearing paramilitary type uniforms, i.e. gray cammies, jump booths, red berets with a little gold cross for a cap device.These young people were at parade rest on Royal and Frenchmen glaring at a group of 6 young ladies sitting on the curb. Was it really necessary to bring in the troops? Were they the Christians hoping for trouble, or looking to start some?
It was a great feeling to see that all those being confronted just got a big laugh out of these people and went about there business having fun.
--Crystal Little
From: EQCastle
Subject: Letter to the Editor:
I would like to thank the staff of AMbush Magazine for their excellent coverage of matters regarding the transgendered community. I truly appreciate Toni Pizani's recent articles on the transgendered community and our efforts to be included in the ENDA initiatives and mission statement of the misnamed Human Rights Campaign, and the support given to our struggle by various individuals and organizations. For the TG community, AMbush is the single source of information on such matters. We get our beauty and fashion tips in another paper!
The TG community may be likened to an iceberg. Only a small portion is visible to the eye, while there is a huge mass under the surface. Thus it is with the TG community. For every visible TG person, there are untold numbers hidden from view, fearful of exposure, fretting that wives, lovers, families, friends, and employers will discover they are TG. It is these individuals who rely upon AMbush Magazine as their source of information on issues relating to their special needs.
While some may question your continued coverage of TG items, the HRC boycott, etc., and perhaps state "you are beating a dead horse," and you may not receive acknowledgment of the good your TG articles are doing, please understand that the majority of the TG community are reticent to go public. Your caring concern is an indication of AMbush's committment to the ENTIRE gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community.
Please, don't allow the naysayers and detractors to influence you. You are doing a great service. Keep up the good work and keep the TG-related articles coming.
--Elaine Quinn, AKA Edward Q. Castle
From: LeftRed4u@aol.com
Subject: thanks thanks,
1) for Brad Benedict covering Red Stick, could you let him do more state news like Shreveport/Bossier, I might even help him out if needed. 2) for supporting the boycott of HCR 3) thanks for a great webpage 4) thanks for sending hard copy of ambush to Sport so we can keep up with happenings in LA
From: StressGone@aol.com
Subject: HRC boycott web page
Rip, Thanks for creating the HRC boycott web page. It may also be beneficial to index the web page so that it shows up when someone searches the web and finds "hrc" and "Human Rights Campaign." The public would then see "Human Rights Campaign Boycott." You can generate more exposure in a neighborly fashion.
--Nancy
From: dmcmindes@worldnet.att.net
Cant tell you how often I look here when traveling. It would really help a traveler to have a map of the area, then click on the spot to get the name and address.
--Daniel, And thanks for the service.
From: James Richard
To: becky@gayneworleans.com
Found ya! Do you remember me? l'm not 16 any more but I still got those pearls you gave me. Good seeing you at your best and having fun.
From: Martin Lawrence mrmel33@hotmail.com
Subject: wanting to relocate
Dear Rip: I am a NOLA native, living and working in Ohio. I want to relocate to New Orleans and work in the GLBT community in the area of community service, community relations, etc. I have been working in pastoral care and church management. If I send a resume, could you help me with some ideas? Please email me back when you have a chance.
--MLawrence
From: BillyD.McGowan billym@WPI.EDU
Subject: Vol 15/lssue 26
Dear Editors: It was very recent that I came across a copy of AMBUSH that I brought back from my holiday 97 trip to NOLA. I intended to write earlier....
In spite of the back ad being a black entertainer and Janet Jackson's name being a part of the news articles, the issue was primarily about white people. It is very odd in these days of multiculturalism to go to a city that must be at least fifty per cent non-white and find an issue of a gay newspaper with hardly a black, Latino or Asian to mention in it. All of the clubs, restaurants and bars that I went to had more black patrons than your publication would indicate. The black people whom I met were certainly interesting enough, gay enough or newsworthy enough to have been featured in such a paper. Why were they not? And not only them? There were Asians and Latinos in many establishments as well. Broadening your horizon and broadening the minds of your readers seem to be your aim. Don't limit it when it comes to race. Otherwise, you are not doing the public a service, and your aims become suspect!
Gays and lesbians come in all kinds of colors and ethnicities. Cheers,
--Billy McGowan, Director, ESL @ WPI International House
From: GayO69 GayO69@aol.com
Subject: Petronius's Ball
What about pictures of that hot guy in Dressed to Kill. He deserves a full page.
From: Jeffrey Geoberti JoeBerti@worldnet.att.net
Subject: I can't wait [Southern Decadence]
Hi guys, Last year was my first time and my friends and I had a blast. We have already made our reservations for this year and hope to see a lot of the friends we made last year and make some new ones Thanks for the web site ... you're great. See you in September...
--JoeBerti (aka Jeff Geoberti)
From: Stonemight Stonemight@aol.com
Subject: Updates?
I've been checkin'for updates for months now. Is there any plan to update the page? Maybe some new pics from Mardi Gras '98??? Hopin' in Hopewell,
--Patrick

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