APPENDIX: ANNOTATED CHRONOLOGY, 1969-2009
Bloomington LGBT History Chronology 1969-2009
The following chronology was compiled by students conducting research in Bloomington newspapers. Almost all citations are drawn from the Indiana Daily Student (IDS), though some are from the Arbutus (Indiana University yearbook), the Bloomington Herald-Times, and a few other miscellaneous sources. Some years are more fully researched than others. Some citations are incomplete. Overall, however, this chronology provides a valuable resource for future research, and offers a substantially complete record of how LGBT issues have been covered in the university-community press over the past 40 years.
[Remaining Years Need to Be Properly Formatted]
March 31st, 2003
The third annual National Conference for HIV and STD prevention in rural communities is held with a focus on prevention for migrant workers, American Indian men, gays, bisexuals, and other minorities.
Rossman, Jake. "AIDS Conference Focues on Prevention in Rural Areas." Indiana Daily Student, March 31, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=27762 (accessed September 4, 2009).
April 4th, 2003
The Miss Gay Indiana University pageant is held.
Palevsky, Stacey. "If a Man Can Look This Good." Indiana Daily Student, April 7, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=27951 (accessed September 5, 2009).
April 9th, 2003
Day of Silence is observed on campus to raise awareness of how members of the GLBT community are silenced and oppressed.
Halpern, Maura. "Students Use Silence as Protest." Indiana Daily Student, April 9, 2003.
June 2nd, 2003
The Laramie Project comes to Princeton, IN. The play is about the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student who was beaten, tied to a fence, and left for dead.
Associated Press. "Play Questioned in Small Town." Indiana Daily Student, June 2, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=28917 (accessed September 5, 2009).
June 9th, 2003
Supporters of amending the state’s civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity meet at Monroe County Courthouse .
Indiana Daily Student, "Civil Rights Might be Amended," July 9, 2003.
June 12th, 2003
The supporters of Indiana Equality and Indiana National Organization for Women call for initiatives to extend civil liberties to people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Kashiwa, Ryota. "Groups Look for Changes." Indiana Daily Student, June 12, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=29053 (accessed September 24, 2009).
September 5th, 2003
Web blog by a Kelly School of Business professor Eric Rasmusen, was removed from an Indiana University server after he expressed his views about why homosexuals should not be teachers, elected officials, or doctors.
Halpern, Maura. "Professor’s Site Taken Off of IU Server." Indiana Daily Student, September 5, 2003.
September 8th, 2003
Indiana University Professor Eric Rasmusen, who posted web logs referring to homosexuals as pedophiles, promiscuous, and stating their incompetence as teachers, elected officials, and doctors is now able to keep his logs on the original Indiana University site.
Halpern, Maura. "Professor’s Web Log Back on IU Server." Indiana Daily Student, September 8, 2003.
September 11th, 2003
Amy Bloom, a practicing psychotherapist and Yale University professor, read selections from her works in Woodburn Hall. Her work includes the book Normal: Transsexual CEOs, Crossdressing Cops and Hermaphrodites with Attitude.
Brodsy, Alyson. "Around the Arts." Indiana Daily Student, September 11, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=30095 (accessed September 24, 2009).
September 22, 2003
Comedian Stevie Jay performs “Life, love, sex, death, and other works in progress” at the Indiana Memorial Union. The goal of the show is to erase the lones that people use to divide themselves: religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc.
Susman, Stephanie. "One Man Show Offers ‘Antidote to Hatred’. Indiana Daily Student, September 22, 2003. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=30332(accessed on September 5, 2009).
October 9th, 2003
WFHB 91.3 airs it newest talk radio program “bloomingOUT” for the first times. It strives to educate, etertain, and engage listeners on issues and events affecting the GLBT population.
Cole, Liv. 2003. Radio program to educate on GLBT community issues. Indiana Daily Student, September 11. Accessed on: September 4, 2009.
November 17, 2003: Bloomington “Kings” perform at Collin’s coffeehouse. The “Kings” are drag kings of women performing as men- only drag king troupe in Bloomington.
Kobiela, Jenny. Kings challenge gender with drag show. Indiana Daily Student, November 17. Accessed on: September 5.
2004
DEC. 6, 2004 IU board makes decision of military recruitment, based on issues of gay lesbian rights Solomon Amendment. According to the Service Members Legal Defense Network
DEC. 3, 2004 IU Panel adds/offers to students 'coming out' aid. The panel discussion, which Shea and Owen Sutkowski started, urged, lesbian and bisexual students to find a support network at IU so they can understand their sexuality and gave advice to students considering coming out at home during the holiday vacation.
DEC. 1, 2004 Hoosier community honors AIDS awareness day day is recognized as World AIDS Day around the globe. Campus and city events, including a ceremony tonight at the Sample Gates, an interfaith memorial and a weeklong outreach campaign, will be commemorating the event throughout the day and into the weekend. In addition to their efforts, Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link -- a free service for those living with HIV/AIDS -- works to increase and encourage testing in the area. The Community AIDS Action Group also receives funding from the state to distribute to organizations and individuals helping to combat the AIDS crisis in Indiana and throughout the world, O'Neill said. The IU Health Center also provides HIV testing and counseling for students. The HIV antibody testing is available there for a $15 fee. Ultimately, IU organizations play an integral role in promoting public health initiatives on campus and in the community.
NOV. 18, 2004 Community organizer lectures on gay marriage. From IDS “Grossberg became involved when he was asked to participate in the landmark Massachusetts Supreme Court Case, Goodrich v. Department of Health. The case centered on two Boston women who were in a long-term relationship. They had a child together and changed their family name to "Goodrich." When the couple attempted to get married legally, the clerk refused to grant their request. With the assistance of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, the couple sued the Department of Health and the case was eventually brought before the Massachusetts Supreme Court”.Local PFLAG chapter hosts event for public.
NOV. 15, 2004 Openly gay film director speaks at IU. The Academy Award-winning director and writer of the new movie "Kinsey," a biopic about IU professor and human sexuality research pioneer Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey Bill Condon
NOV. 10, 200 From IDS reports The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Office turns 10 this week and plans on celebrating with several high-profile events.
NOV. 10, 2004 Anti-gay and anti-abortion protesters clashed with Bloomington United and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender representatives in front of the IU School of Law Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Old Paths Baptist Church of Indiana came to IU with posters featuring aborted fetuses and anti-gay slogans.
NOV. 3, 2004 Mary Cheney's sexuality made national headlines because of her continued support and involvement in President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's campaign. Mary Cheney is Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter who lives in Denver with her partner. The vice president and his wife, Lynne, have both stated that they love their daughter and support gay rights, but Mary Cheney has received criticism from some sectors of the gay community because of her support of a party that is assumed in general to not support same-sex marriage.
OCT. 27 Signs dealing with the War in Iraq, the proposed gay marriage ban and the economy were displayed by protestors.
OCT. 19, For several years the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services Center has housed specified support groups -- such as those for a particular gender or race -- for students to feel comfortable and make new friends. Outreach to minorities spans globe, throughout the third world.
OCT. 13 Lesbian group plays concert at the Buskirk-Chumley. All 600 seats of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater were full when Amy Ray and Emily Sailers, otherwise known as the Indigo Girls, take the stage. The indie duo will embrace its Bloomington fans with an acoustic show.
SEP. 23 Bloomington Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays hosted an open house in celebration of the new Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning community center Wednesday night. The organizations framework was established when the Bloomington City Council unanimously voted to support and protect the human rights of GLBTQ individuals within the community in 1994, based in part of the outreach efforts of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Coalition. The BBCC is the only resource center of its kind in Southern Indiana.
SEP. 16 WFHB, Bloomington's community radio station, is celebrating the one year anniversary of "BloomingOUT," Indiana's first and only locally produced Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender-themed radio program Oct. 7. The main broadcaster discovered the GLBT community had possessed no voice since The Bloomington Beacon, a gay-themed newspaper, folded a number of years before. Carrothers said the idea of a GLBT radio show was warmly received by the board and the community.
SEP. 14, Group reaches out to Black GLBT members. The group met again earlier this month and plans to hold another meeting Oct. 2. According to its mission statement, Blacks Like Us is open to any lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered black or bi-racial person regardless of where he or she is in the coming-out process.
JUL. 12, 2004 IU student comes in 3rd at Miss Gay Indiana pageant Returning senior Chris Grooms put on his makeup, donned a wig, zipped on a white Elvis-styled jumpsuit covered in gem stones and stepped onto the Talbott Street Theater stage in Indianapolis Friday as his drag persona Miss Bianca Defy at the 26th annual Miss Gay Indiana USA pageant. Grooms placed third and won the Glamour award in what was his first state pageant.
May 5, 2004 State constitutions may offer a more likely route to the establishment of same-sex marriage, although the road is fraught with legal and religious complexities, said Daniel O. Conkle, the Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law at IU Bloomington and an adjunct professor in the Department of Religious Studies. Conkle's research addresses constitutional law and theory, religious liberty and the role of religion in American law, politics and public life.
APR. 13, 2004 Aja Romano strode up to the podium to address the Bloomington City Council Wednesday. Speaking in a clear and measured tone, she asked the council to support same-sex marriage in Bloomington.
MAR. 26 'Laramie Project' opens with threat of anti-gay protestors The IU Department of Theatre and Drama's production of "The Laramie Project," a docudrama, has been reproduced throughout the nation since its New York premiere in 2000. The play was originally produced by members of the Tectonic Theater Project and captured the attention of Pastor Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., an anti-gay group that has picketed many of the performance locations. Phelps and his group recently announced they will be picketing IU's production of "The Laramie Project" April 1 through 3.
MAR. 25, 2004 IU group surveys transgenders on campus. IU GLBTAA was started by Jeff McKinney, Doug Bauder and Cindy Stone in June 1997 after presenting the group for formal recognition. After a voice vote, the organization was approved as an affiliate alumni group of the IUAA. Since the beginning, the organization has been working to make gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students feel comfortable on campuses. The board members of GLBTAA are hoping for feedback to stop transgender issues on all of IU's campuses.
MAR. 10, Doug Bauder has been hard at work as coordinator of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services for the past 10 years. Bauder spends most of his time doing administrative work, such as planning meetings or conferences and increasing awareness of GLBT students as a part of diversity.
MAR. 4, 2004 BloomingPride speaks at city council meeting to address issue of gay marriage.
February 29 Monroe County GOP official quits over gay marriage issue. A two-time Republican candidate for City Council has resigned as a GOP precinct representative in protest of President Bush's support of banning gay marriages. Mark Brostoff said he decided he could no longer be a Republican after Bush announced his support last week for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. Brostoff is openly gay and is a co-host of BloomingOut
FEB. 20, 2004 The Bloomington chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays takes pride in its promise. According to PFLAG's Web site, www.pflag.org, its mission is to provide a safe, supportive place where sexual minorities -- lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders -- and their family members and friends can come together to share experiences, work through problems and educate themselves and their community. Early this year, the Bloomington office and the national office of PFLAG announced the creation of two scholarship programs to provide educational opportunities for sexual minorities, The Bloomington PFLAG plans to offer two scholarships of $150 to Monroe County high-school graduating seniors who plan to continue their education.
JAN. 29, 2004 AIDS quilt debuts at IU Each 6-by-3-foot section of the quilt represents the life of one person killed by AIDS and is made of materials ranging from Legos and love letters to cremation ashes, mink and wedding rings. The AIDS Memorial quilt was created in November 1985 when San Francisco gay rights activist, Cleve Jones, organized an annual candlelight march commemorating the 1978 assassinations of gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. Over 15,200,000 people have viewed the quilt in places ranging from Spain to South Africa and the National Mall.
JAN. 23, 2004 IU has come a long way in accepting its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population, concluded the participants of yesterday's "Being Gay at IU" panel, held at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.
2005
January 25th, 2005 A commentary detailing attempts by critics, including American Family Association's Ed Vitagliano, claiming that a sing-along SpongeBob Squarepants video is try to turn children gay. They remark on how their ridiculous claims end up doing the opposite of what they’re trying to accomplish.
Brodsy, Alyson. Donaldson, Aubrey. “Spongbob Queerpants.” Indiana Daily Student, January 25, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39079 (accessed November 30, 2009).
January 27th, 2005 IDS documents the PRIDE film festival of the year. This PRIDE film festival was expanded from one to two days due to a larger staff. Twenty one movies were shown compared to last year’s ten movies; there was also a kick-off party added to itinerary.
Lockenour, Lynndi. “PRIDE film festival expands to include kick-off party.” Indiana Daily Student, January 27, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39163 (accessed November 30, 2009).
January 31st, 2005 IDS documents the PRIDE film festival of the year. This article includes information on a panel discussion and an after party. This article has more information on the types of films shown at the PRIDE festival.
Lockenour, Lynndi. “‘Pride’ film festival includes panel talk, after-party.” Indiana Daily Student, January 31, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39205 (accessed November 30, 2009).
February 2nd, 2005 This is a commentary about Condaleeza Rice’s speech on the day before Iraq’s election that condemned our forefathers for their use of slavery. The author claims it is hard to take her seriously when they gay population is still living as second-class citizens. She goes on to discuss assumptions place on the GBLT community that can be harmful.
Obermeyer, Amy. “Those Feisty Homosexuals.” Indiana Daily Student, February 2, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39268 (accessed November 30, 2009).
February 9th, 2005 This is article discusses the possible passing of bill in Indiana’s legislature that would effectively define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The author of the bill, Sen. Brandt Hershman claims that the bill, “(has) malice towards no one.” Wilson, Mike. “Gay Marriage Ban Advances.” Indiana Daily Student, February 9, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39460 (accessed November 30, 2009).
February 11th, 2005 This article discusses discrimination on IU’s campus resulting from people’s intolerance of different religions and sexual identities. It details the vandalism of a Jewish student’s car and threatening phone calls made to a gay student where they were told “I kill faggots.” Doug Bauder assisted in the handling of the phone call’s case. Beal, Michael. “Community Unites to Cope with Bigotry, Discrimination in Bloomington.” Indiana Daily Student, February 11, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39530 (accessed November 30, 2009).
February 22nd, 2005 This article updates students on SRJ7’s passing of the state senate by a 42-8 vote. Mitch Daniels comments on the possibility that Hoosier voters may vote on the bill in November of 2008 saying that “It very well may (be passed)”. Brodsy, Alyson. Wrenn, Deanna. “Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage.” Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39763 (accessed November 30, 2009).
February 25th, 2005 This article details a protest and counter protest; on one side there was the Old Paths Baptist Church, and on the other were members of the Student Coalition and many other students. The Old Paths Baptist Church was speaking out against other religions and sexualities, sometimes calling others “fags”. A majority of the counter protestors were with the Student Coalition with members from the GBLT community and members of the Muslim community. Nissen, Sam. “A Clash on the Old-Path.” Indiana Daily Student, February 25, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=39883 (accessed November 30, 2009).
March 7th, 2005 This article informs students on campus about a counter protest to the SRJ7 amendment that estimated a thousand participants would be involved, one hundred of which were estimated to come from Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. Ginity, Kelly. “1,000 Expected at ‘Rock Indiana’ Counterprotest.” Indiana Daily Student, March 7, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=40086 (accessed November 30, 2009).
March 8th, 2005 This article continues to track the bill that would ban gay marriage. At this time it only had two more steps before making it to law. The article highlights the ideas of student groups on campus. The IU College Democrats were against the bill with their leader, Matt Brunner saying, “People have to realize that the constitution has been used to give rights to people and not take them away. The constitution has only been used once to take away rights and that was prohibition, which was repealed.” IU College Republicans were supporting the passing of the ban, with their leader Andrew Lauck saying, “The President believes and understands that the only way to fully protect the sanctity of marriage is a constitutional amendment.” Dix, Monica. “Student Groups React to Same-Sex Marriage Ban Bill.” Indiana Daily Student, March 8, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=40115 (accessed December 10, 2009).
March 28th, 2005 This article discusses the college life of Matthew Merrell, a gay 22 year old senior majoring in Telecommunications at IU that works as a successful model. In the article he stresses that many models do not receive educations and that this is not the career he wants to be doing after he is 35. He also discusses his struggles after coming out in the industry and the dehumanizing affect of modeling. Dix, Monica. “IU Senior Living 'Model' College Career.” Indiana Daily Student, March 28, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=40115 (accessed December 10, 2009).
March 30th, 2005 This article starts with a student asking the Kinsey Institute if there are other animals besides humans that engage in homosexual relationships because of a friend that claimed only humans did. They then detail that many different animals engage in long-term homosexual partnerships. Phillip, Ab D. “Kinsey Confidential.” Indiana Daily Student, March 30, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 40750 (accessed December 10, 2009).
April 11th, 2005 This article highlights 2005’s Ms. Gay IU Pageant and discusses that there were more than just GLBT individuals in the audience. This was the fourteenth year for the pageant. Levco, Jessica. “Ms. Gay IU Contestants Reigh Fabulous in Firday’s Competition.” Indiana Daily Student, April 11, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 40824 (accessed December 10, 2009).
April 13th, 2005 This article also highlights 2005’s Ms. Gay IU Pageant from the perspective of an usher that worked the event. At one point a father came with his children not knowing what was to be shown that night and proclaimed that the event was “sick and disgusting”. The article goes on to detail Gender Identity Disorder and discuss the gendered structure of society. The author was confused as to why someone would want to change their natural bodies, but also sympathized with the plight of transsexuals and transgendered persons. Dugdale, Colin. “Criss-Cross Dressing.” Indiana Daily Student, April 13, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 40862 (accessed December 10, 2009).
April 14th, 2005 This article discusses the National Day of Silence held the day before then discusses the Little 500 rider Deane Lahre that participated in the 1973 and ’74 Little 500 race. The article then discusses Deane’s life and the transition from being Robert to Deane and her return to the university to take part. Morley, Brandon. “Transgender Little 500 Rider Returns to Break ‘Silence’.” Indiana Daily Student, April 14, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 40941 (accessed December 10, 2009).
April 22nd, 2005 This commentary discusses the National Day of Silence. The author does not agree that the National Day of Silence accomplishes anything. He said the National Day of Silence would be like picketing without signs. Nathanson, Kirk. “Shut up for Oppression.” Indiana Daily Student, April 22, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 41127 (accessed December 10, 2009).
May 23rd, 2005 This article discusses the use of two-dollar bills as a tool to speak out against SRJ7, an idea coming from Pepper Parting who was an organizer for Rock Indiana. It also summarized the bills progress through Indiana’s legislature and the possible ramifications it could have for all of Indiana’s citizens. Tingley, Kristen. “‘Rock Indiana’ to Protest Gay Marriage Ban with $2 Bills.” Indiana Daily Student, May 23, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 41565 (accessed December 10, 2009).
August 25th, 2005 This article discusses Welcome Week’s CultureFest on IU’s campus. The GLBTSSS Center took part in the event. Carol Fischer from the GLBTSSS worked at the event and hoped that others attending would see us (GBLT identified people) as just like them. Susman, Stephanie. “Diversity, Food Highlight CultureFest.” Indiana Daily Student, August 25, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 42318 (accessed December 10, 2009).
September 14th, 2005 This article discusses a forum taking place later that night for people to learn about transgender resources and information headed by Caleb Colvard, a female-to-male transsexual. At the forum there will be a showing of the first episode of TransGeneration, a Sundance Channel production. Foster, Kacie. “Forum to Hit on Transgender Issues.” Indiana Daily Student, September 14, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 42822 (accessed December 10, 2009).
September 19th, 2005 This article briefly details the findings of anti-gay remarks written in sidewalk chalk at Seventeenth Street and Woodlawn Avenue. The remarks were aimed at the Sigma Chi fraternity. No fraternity property was damaged or vandalized and no fraternity members filed a complaint. Brodsy, Alyson. “Anti-Gay Remarks Found Written on Sidewalk.” Indiana Daily Student, September 19, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 42913 (accessed December 10, 2009).
September 22nd, 2005
This article highlights an event put together by Tahirah Akbar-Williams that night about the acceptance of gay in black churches at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center's Grand Hall. Coordinator of the GLBTSSS Center, Doug Bauder said in the article, "Certainly there's racism in the gay community, as there is homophobia in communities of color. That's a reality."
Foster, Kacie. “Panel to Examine Gay Acceptance in Black Churches.” Indiana Daily Student, September 22, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43033 (accessed December 15, 2009).
September 23rd, 2005 This article highlights the event held the night before put together by Tahirah Akbar-Williams that at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center's Grand Hall. Some members of the audience were concerned with labeling homosexuality as a sin that can be corrected, but Akbar-Williams steered the conversation toward how churches can help gays grow in their faith. Brodsy, Alyson. “Forum Focuses on Gays in Churches.” Indiana Daily Student, September 23, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43072 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 10th, 2005 This commentary discusses the upcoming National Coming Out Day and stresses the importance of realizing the struggle of GBLT identified individuals in their coming out process. Representations of gay visibility in mass media are also critiqued by the authors. Brodsy, Alyson. “The ‘Gay’ Question.” Indiana Daily Student, October 10, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43442 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 11th, 2005 This commentary discusses the day’s National Coming Out Day and provides information for where students can go to receive support for GLBT issue, the GLBTSSS Center on 7th Street across from the student union. The first National Coming Out day was held in 1987. Family’s reactions to coming out are also discussed. Foster, Kacie. “IU Students Observe Coming Out Day.” Indiana Daily Student, October 11, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43466 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 12th, 2005 This article discusses the showing of “Fish Can’t Fly: Conversations about God and Struggling to be Gay” at the Monroe County public library in Bloomington put on by the Bloomington Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The film focused on the harmful effects of “ex-gay” programs. Woodson, Ben. “Film Depicts Homosexuality, God.” Indiana Daily Student, October 12, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43504 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 14th, 2005 This article details the discussion held at Collins Living and Learning Center "Asian Homosexuality: A cross-cultural experience of a different kind”. It was put on by the GLBTSSS Center and the Asian Culture Center. Largely this discussion was for the inclusion of GLBT identified people into the larger assumed white GLBT community. Foster, Kacie. “Asians Bring Visibility to GLBT Issues.” Indiana Daily Student, October 14, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43578 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 19th, 2005 This article details the discussion held a week prior in which 100 audience members listened to seven panelists about gay life in the greek community. Individual stories are detailed through the article as well as the need for rules within the greek system that proide protection for GLBT identified members. Foster, Kacie. “Gay and Greek: Members Speak.” Indiana Daily Student, October 19, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43695 (accessed December 15, 2009).
October 28th, 2005 This article details the changes in the 2005 Miss Gay Bloomington Pageant. It was moved to Axis Night Club instead of being held at Bullwinkle’s Nightclub which it had been held at the previous 22 years. Many changes were made to the competition this year. A male-to-female transsexual from Florida won the event. Nosko, David. “Miss Gay Bloomington gets Face-lift.” Indiana Daily Student, October 28, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 43924 (accessed December 15, 2009).
November 8th, 2005 This article discusses the protest held outside of the Inner Chef on College Avenue in which twenty-five members of the Old Paths Baptist Church chanted anti-gay slogans, they burned a gay pride flag and held signs saying, “Fags Die, God Laughs.” The protestors even brought their children to play instruments and sing songs behind them. Lesnick, Gavin. “Group Protests Gays with Flag Burning, Songs.” Indiana Daily Student, November 8, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 44165 (accessed December 15, 2009).
November 15th, 2005 This article details the night’s upcoming film screening and discussion about GLBT issues in an international context taking place at Woodburn Hall on IU’s campus, organized by the GLBTSSS Center. The film "Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World" was shown followed by discussion. Brodsy, Alyson. “Film Screening Addresses GLBT Issues Outside of Western Culture.” Indiana Daily Student, November 15, 2005. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id= 44165 (accessed December 15, 2009).
2006
1/19 PFLAG meets to discuss ways to advocate for GLBT issues in a time of “titanic culture war.” With Senate Joint Resolution 7, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban same-sex marriages, on the horizon, effective communication is essential. Woodson, Ben. “PFLAG discusses advocacy for GLBT issues.” Indiana Daily Student, January 19, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=45117 (accessed December 5, 2009) 1/23 PRIDE Film Festival, in its third year, debuts events in IU residence halls. For the first time, four films will be screened in McNutt Quad, Read Center, and Collins LLC. Two of these films will not be shown at the main festival at the Buskirk Chumley Theater. The films will be followed by discussions hosted by representatives from the GLBT Student Support Services and Residential Programs and Services offices. McBride, Michaellyn. “PRIDE Film Frestival makes debut in Residence Halls.” Indiana Daily Student, January 23, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=45165 (accessed December 5, 2009) 2/24 Conservative author Ann Coulter speaks at IU Auditorium, sparking controversy and conflict. Her homophobic remarks (calling an audience member “gay-boy”) incite complaints from the student body. Students express concern about the message that IU sends by paying $24,000 to have Coulter speak. Aasen, Adam. “Ann Coulter splits IU’s crowd.” Indiana Daily Student, February 24, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46034 (accessed December 5, 2009) Aasen, Adam. “Coulter speech still drawing complaints.” Indiana Daily Student, March 1, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46126. (accessed December 5, 2009) 2/24 Bloomington Common Council discusses a proposal for the Human Rights Ordinance to include gender identity as a protected class. Maurer, Roy. “Council discourse surrounds Human Rights Ordinance’s gender identity issue.” Indiana Daily Student, February 24, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46011 (accessed December 5, 2009) 3/7 Supreme Court rules unanimously that colleges that accept federal money must allow military recruiters on campus, despite university objections to “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Though IU was not among the universities to challenge this actively, it was forced to exempt military recruitment from it’s nondiscrimination policy. Brodsy, Alyson & Holland, Gina. “Supreme Court rules colleges must allow recruiters.” Indiana Daily Student, March 7, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46271 (accessed December 5, 2009) 3/24 15th Annual Miss Gay IU drag pageant hosted by OUT, and the IU GLBT Student Union, is held at the IU Auditorium. Skybetter, Rachel. “15th annual Miss Gay IU Friday night.” Indiana Daily Student, March 24, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46574 (accessed December 5, 2009) 4/11 “Tranny Roadshow” performs at the IMU Gallery and uses comedy to spread awareness about issues affecting transgender people. The GLBT Student Support Services sponsored the production and scheduled it to coincide with the National Day of Silence. Laskin, Stacey. “’Tranny Roadshow’ uses humor to educate.” Indiana Daily Student, April 11, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=46999 (accessed December 5, 2009) 4/11 IU students observe the National Day of Silence Brodsy, Alyson & Low, Grace. “Speaking out for equality in silence.” Indiana Daily Student, April 12, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=47014 (accessed December 5, 2009) 4/14 A gender identity ordinance to amend the Bloomington Municipal code so that it recognizes gender identity as a protected class stirred debate at the Common Council meeting both in favor and against the ordinance. Maurer, Roy. “Gender identity ordinance stirs debate at Common Council.” Indiana Daily Student, April 14, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=47113 (accessed December 5, 2009) 4/21 IU GLBT Office of Student Support Services sponsors Rainbow Cycling team in the annual Little 500 race. Alumbaugh, Andrea. “Rainbow Riders.” Indiana Daily Student, April 21, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=47312 (accessed December 5, 2009) 4/21 Bloomington recognizes gender identity as protected class in anti-discrimination code. The Common Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that would include gender identity in the Bloomington Municpal Code’s list of protected classes. Maurer, Roy. “City to recognize gender identity in Bloomington’s anti-discrimination code.” Indiana Daily Student, April 21, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=47293 (accessed December 5, 2009) 6/26 Bloomington PFLAG hosts a three-part forum titled “Journey to Justice: Promoting a Welcoming Society for GLBT People in your Faith Community and Beyond,” co-sponsored by Indiana Equality and the Interfaith Coalition on Nondiscrimination. The goal of the forum is to educate community members on how to work towards increased inclusion and support of GLBT rights within their faith community. Nosko, David A. “Community debates church’s role in gay life, marriage.” Indiana Daily Student, June 26, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48121 (accessed December 5, 2009) Nosko, David A. “Gay activists debate faith at forum.” Indiana Daily Student, June 29, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48145 (accessed December 5, 2009) 7/4 Bloomington residents and guests participate in the third annual Pride Picnic before the annual fireworks show at the IU Memorial Stadium. The picnic included live music, children’s activities, and information booths regarding GLBT issues. Nosko, David A. “Fourth of July Parade attracts all walks of life.” Indiana Daily Student, July 6, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48227 (accessed December 5, 2009) 8/25 IU is ranked 3rd most GLBT-friendly campus by The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students. With a score of 18/20, IU had the third highest national score. Mitchell, Whitney. “Guide ranks IU 3rd most GLBT-friendly campus.” Indiana Daily Student, August 25, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48670 (accessed December 5, 2009) 8/28 Bloomington Human Rights Commission reports 32 local hate incidents in the past year, a nearly 50% increase from the previous year. This includes a burning of a gay pride flag outside of the local business “Inner Chef.” Ten of the crimes were motivated by bias towards gays and lesbians. Maurer, Roy. “Report: More hate incidents reported in city.” Indiana Daily Student, August 28, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48695 (accessed December 5, 2009) 9/12 Indiana University Union Board holds a public debate on same-sex marriage betwen Glenn Stanton, a Bush Administration consultant, and John Corvino, a Wayne State University professor and writer for the Independent Gay Forum. Though the two debaters agreed on little, the debate was civil, and the two referred to the other as a friend. Tesser, Dana. “Debate over gay marriage tonight.” Indiana Daily Student, September 12, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49122 (accessed December 5, 2009) Garrison, Audrie. “Traveling pair sound off in ‘civilized’ gay marriage debate.” Indiana Daily Student, September 13, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49160 (accessed December 5, 2009) 9/13 IU Hoosier Rights Campaign and OUT request that the Bluebird, a local club, cancel an upcoming performance by Jamaican artist, and “blatant and unapologetic” gay-basher, Buju Banton. Core, Sarah. “Groups up in arms over artist scheduled to play at Bluebird.” Indiana Daily Student, September 13, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49138 (accessed December 5, 2009) 9/14 Under pressure from civil rights groups and community protestors, the Bluebird cancels performance by controversial Jamaican artist, Buju Banton. Core, Sarah. “Bluebird cancels show amid protests.” Indiana Daily Student, September 14, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49206 (accessed December 5, 2009) 9/29 Miss Gay Bloomington winner, Brittney Taylor addresses law students regarding legal issues facing transgender people. McEnerney, Shannon. “Miss Gay Bloomington pageant winner addresses law students.” Indiana Daily Student, September 29, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49652 (accessed December 5, 2009) 10/9 “Invisible Man” support group offers services for gay men on campus who don’t identify with existing student support networks. The group is an attempt to offer support to men within the GLBT community who are not necessarily obviously non-heterosexual. Mitchell, Whitney. “’Invisible Man’ to offer support to gay men at IU.” Indiana Daily Student, October 9, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49907 (accessed December 5, 2009) 10/11 IU students celebrate National Coming Out Day Spegele, Brian. “National Coming Out Day to be celebrated at IU.” Indiana Daily Student, October 11, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=49993 (accessed December 5, 2009) 10/19 Bloomington GLBT groups host a forum with the candidates for Monroe County Sherriff and two contested circuit court judge seats, to allow candidates to discuss their perspectives on GLBT issues. Reschke, Michael. “Candidates discuss important gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues.” Indiana Daily Student, October 19, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=50245 (accessed December 5, 2009) 10/25 IU GLBT Student Support Services sponsors a panel with GLBT pioneers from within the IU community at the Indiana Memorial Union. Kir, Tom. “GLBT panel speaks about tolerance, discrimination issues.” Indiana Daily Student, October 25, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=50392 (accessed December 5, 2009) 10/27 23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington is held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Ingram, Paige. “23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington Friday.” Indiana Daily Student, October 27, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=50477 (accessed December 5, 2009) 11/27 Despite a new Democrat majority in Indiana’s House of Representatives, Soon-to-be House Speaker Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, announced that SJR7 would be heard again in 2007. Ritchie, Carrie. “Democrats to allow vote on Indiana gay marriage ban.” Indiana Daily Student, November 27, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=51178 (accessed December 5, 2009) 11/30 IU’s first “Latexhibition” uses latex art to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. The event also includes a latex fashion show featuring Jazmyn Taylor, Miss Gay Bloomington 2006. Reschke, Michael. “First IU ‘Latexhibiton’ displays latex art for World AIDS day.” Indiana Daily Student, November 30, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=51292 (accessed December 5, 2009) Ingram, Paige. “Artists’ works raise safe sex awareness.” Indiana Daily Student, December 4, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=51362 (accessed December 5, 2009) 12/5 GLBT Alumni Association Marks it’s 10th anniversary, and looks to the future. Mitchell, Whitney. “GLBT Alumni Association marks 10th anniversary.” Indiana Daily Student, December 5, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=51421 (accessed December 5, 2009) 12/6 Judy Gold performs at the Indiana Memorial Union, jokes about her experiences as a gay, Jewish mother. Her irreverent comedy highlights the hypocrisy of discrimination. Hames, Maggie. “Judy Gold jokes about her life as a gay, Jewish mother.” Indiana Daily Student, December 6, 2006. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=51431 (accessed December 5, 2009)
Additional 2006 March 24, 2006 ~ Bloomington hosts the 15th annual Miss Gay IU. Skybetter, Rachel. 2006. 15th annual Miss Gay IU Friday night. Indiana Daily Student, March 24, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). June , 2006 ~ IU receives $8.9 million for AIDS work Teibloom, Zack. 2006. IU receives $8.9 million for AIDS work. Indiana Daily Student, June 8, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 20009). October 25, 2006 ~ A GLBT panel spoke to IU students about the past and present progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done in dealing with GLBT issues. Kir, Tom. 2006. GLBT panel speaks about tolerance, discrimination issues. Indiana Daily Student, October 25, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). October 27, 2006 ~ Bloomington hosts 23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ingram, Paige. 2006. 23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington Friday. Indiana Daily Student, October 27, City and State. http://www.idsnews.com. (accessed December 3, 2009). October 27, 2006 ~ The Gender Studies Department hosts a guest lecturer who discusses her gender ambiguity with IU students. Hackleman, Mal. 2006. Bearded lady challenges norms; takes pride in her facial hair. Indiana Daily Student, October 27, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 4, 2009). December 4, 2006 ~ Christopher Fisher, a research coordinator for the sex health research working group, hosted the first Latexhibition to promote safer sex through the transfer of knowledge, art displays, and distribution of condoms. Ingram, Paige. 2006. Artists’ works raise safe sex awareness. Indiana Daily Student, December 4, Arts. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). December 5, 2006 ~ The GLBT Alumni Association celebrated their 10th anniversary with a reception at the Virgil T. Devault Alumni Center. Mitchell, Whitney. 2006. GLBT Alumni Association marks 10th anniversary. Indiana Daily Student, December 5, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009).
2007
February 8, 2007
~ Local gay animal lovers upset because they are unable to be a part of the Catholic Ocean Conservation Society
Dugdale, Colin. 2007. Gays can’t adopt whales. Indiana Daily Student, February 8,
Commentary. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
February 8, 2007
~Single stall restrooms on campus changed their signs from male or female to gender neutral
Cutter, Chip. 2007. Restrooms for everybody. Indiana Daily Student, February 8, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
February 2007
~State Rep Greg Porter authored original legislation that would have punished someone who committed the offense (fag etched into a student’s door the previous year) if they knowingly selected the victim because of their color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex.
Amato, Sara. 2007. New hate crime bill likely to reignite debate. Indiana Daily Student,
February, Features. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
March 5, 2007
~ Collins coffeehouse plays host to bisexuality talk
Merta, Chelsea. 2007. Collins Coffeehouse plays host to bisexuality talk. Indiana Daily Student,
March 5, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
October 9, 2007
~22nd annual Bloomington Eroticon. All kinds of people gather at Jake’s Nightclub to embrace their fetishes and celebrate sexual education and safety.
Low, Grace. 2007. Embrace your kink. Indiana Daily Student, October 9, Commentary. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 8, 2007
~Collins celebrates 7 days of sex by watching Kinsey and discussing gay, lesbian, and heterosexual relationships
Malagon, Elvia. 2007. Collins celebrates seven days of sex. Indiana Daily Student, November 8,
Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 19, 2007
~ Read hosts a panel of drag queen guest speakers
Indiana Daily Student. 2007. Drag queens speak to students about their lives as performers,
November 19, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 27, 2007
~ IU gets $60 million grant for AIDS program
Merta, Chelsea. 2007. IU gets $60M grant for AIDS program. Indiana Daily Student, November
27, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 29, 2007
~Porter tells IDS he plans to reintroduce the bill in December
Amato, Sara. 2007. New hate crime bill likely to reignite debate. Indiana Daily Student,
November 29, Features. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
2008
1/08 Rachael’s Café opens its doors on the southeast corner of Third and Lincoln streets. Schalk, Zach. “Beyond the Beverage.” Indiana Daily Student. February 20, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=59344 (accessed September 3, 2009) 1/24-26/08 5th annual PRIDE Film Festival is held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Brubeck, Sarah. “Buskirk-Chumley to hold 3-day PRIDE Film Festival.” Indiana Daily Student. January 24, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=58667 (accessed September 3, 2009) 1/29/08 Indiana Senate passes Senate Joint Resolution 7, an amendment legally defining marriage as between one man and one woman Merta, Chelsea. “Indiana Senate votes Tuesday for resolution defining marriage.” Indiana Daily Student. January 30, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=58814 (accessed September 3, 2009) 2/20/08 Indiana House lawmakers sign a petition supporting a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage despite a decision by House leaders not to give the proposal a hearing this year Martin, Deanna. “Lawmakers show support for amendment to ban gay marriage.” Indiana Daily Student. February 20, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=59346 (accessed September 3, 2009) 4/18/08 Britney Taylor is crowned Miss Gay IU 2008 Hazelbaker, Dion. “Miss Gay IU crowned at IU Auditorium.” Indiana Daily Student. April 21, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=60731 (accessed September 3, 2009) 4/23/08 IU students take part in the National Day of Silence Malagon, Elvia. “A Quiet Protest.” Indiana Daily Student. April 24, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=60836 (accessed September 3, 2009) 10/1/08 IU GLBT community expresses discontent with the choice of General Peter Pace as the IU Kelley School of Business “Poling Chair” recipient. Malagon, Elvia. “Controversial general given Kelley award.” Indiana Daily Student. October 1, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=63230 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/15/08 250 IU Students and community members gathered at the downtown square to protest the passage of Proposition 8. Dammu, Indira. “Bankrolling Hate.” Indiana Daily Student. November 19, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64697 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/16/08 Lesbopalooza is held at Collins Living-Learning Center Sokolski, Melissa. “Lesbopalooza returns after 6-years to celebrate women.” Indiana Daily Student. November 16, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64583 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/23/08 Shannon Cameron is crowned Hoosier Daddy 2008 Sempsey, Zach. “3rd annual Hoosier Daddy crowns new king.” Indiana Daily Student. November 23, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64795 (accessed September 3, 2009)+++++++++++
2009
Jan 16th Tranny Roadshow “The decision to express one’s gender identity in its entirety can take a fair measure of determination and perseverance. The ability to share that expression in a way that is both entertaining and illuminating takes wit and skill. The performers of the Tranny Roadshow possess all of these things and will soon be bringing their multimedia performance art extravaganza on a tour of the Ohio River Valley.” o Clower, John. "Tranny Roadshow." IU GLBT Student Support Services, IU Women's Stu. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5062. Jan 29-31st Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival • “The PRIDE Film Festival is a cinematic celebration of the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered community in Bloomington, IN.” o Clower, John. "PRIDE Film Festival, Jan. 29-31." IU GLBTAA. http://pridefilmfestival.org/. Feb. 8th Gay Men's Fellowship • Bringing Gay Men together in a comfortable atmosphere is our goal. o Clower, John. "Gay Men's Fellowship." http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5184. Feb 13th Queer Riot • A one-night show in Bloomington that featured gay comedians/performers. o Clower, John. "Queer Riot." http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5190. Feb 13-25th 2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference • “MBLGTACC hosts workshops led by students, faculty, and professionals to educate and motivate students to action. Participants will attend five sessions from a list of over 50 workshops concerning topics such as safe sex, activism basics, creating change on your campus, and ally community building.” o Clower, John . "2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference, Feb. 13-15 (B'ton)." MBLGTACC. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/3815. Mar. 11th Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School LGBT Group • “There is a new GLBT organization on campus! The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University-Bloomington has formed Out At Kelley [ O@K ]. O@K is a GLBT organization committed to providing a welcoming community, social and networking opportunities, and professional experiences for all business minded GLBT students.” o Clower, John. "Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School LGBT Group." Kelly School of Business . http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5284. Apr. 6th Reported HIV Cases on the Rise at IU • More positive cases of HIV in students than in recent years past. o Woods, Mickey. "Reported HIV cases on rise at IU." Indiana Daily Student [Bloomington] 6 Apr. 2009. Apr. 14th Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities • “an opportunity to explore the intersections of gender identity, gender expression and our religious beliefs. This educational workshop will help you demystify transgender experiences and invoke the compassion for diversity we are called to show all God's children. We will be joined by transgender educator Melanie "Mel" Martinez.” o Clower, John. ""Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities"." The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Keshet. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5346. Apr. 19th Bloomington AIDS Walk • A walk dedicated to earn money for AIDS research and awareness. o Clower, John. "Bloomington AIDS Walk." IU Student Global AIDS Campaign, Bloomington Hos. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5348.
May 5th Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009 • A drag queen contest that takes place annually in Bloomington. o Clower, John. "Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009." SpecialT Entertainment and Positive Link. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5522. May 29th Juried Erotic Art Show Reception • “This contemporary art exhibition features paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, wearable art, metalwork, fiber art, and video installations by local, national, and international artists. The artworks explore themes related to sex, gender, eroticism, reproduction, sexuality, romantic relationships, and the human figure.” o Clower, John. "Juried Erotic Art Show Reception." Kinsey Institute. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5507.
May 31st Local Cafe Owner Remembers Own Identity Transition • Local Café Owner tells the story of her transition of her understanding of Identity o Woods, Mickey. "Local cafe owner remembers own identity transition." Indiana Daily Student, 2009. Aug. 4th Screening of " Scout's Honor" • “Boys from every ethnic, religious, and economic background in suburbs, farms, and cities know and respect each other as they participate in the Boy Scouts of America. Unfortunately respecting boys whose sexual orientation is different from the majority is not a priority. Scout’s Honor, an award-winning documentary about the Boy Scout’s discriminatory treatment of openly gay men, whole-heartedly affirms the scouting ideals of courage, citizenship, and honor as it tells the story of one 13-year-old scout who launched a campaign to overturn the ban on gays.” o Clower, John. "Screening of " Scout's Honor"." Indiana University GLBT Student Support Services. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5670. Oct 4th GLBT Gala • A black tie event that raises money for GLBT Awareness. This event includes a drag show at Jake’s. o Clower, John. "GLBT Gala." Jake's Nightclub box office, Boxcar Books, Out!. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5912. Oct 22nd Annual OUT! Halloween Dance/Gala • An annual dance put together to help raise money for OUT! The GLBT club on campus. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Nov. 19th Hoosier Daddy 2010 Drag King Competition • A recent annual drag competition featuring male impressionist at Indiana University. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Dec. 6th Queens Who Care Drag benefit show • A drag show who’s proceeds go towards HIV/AIDS research. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009
