I am so proud that you guys did something. This needs to be national news. Thank you for standing up for us and for what is right.
jc
trent October 17 2006, 12:09AM
I wish I could have been there to offer my support, show my disgust and anger, to help put an end to the prejudice, and share in the collective grief of a life so unfairly and tragically cut short. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Marlon October 17 2006, 1:55AM
I had mixed emotions while viewing the beautiful pictorial slideshow: I’m overjoyed and near tears witnessing the support; however, I’m angered the attendance wasn’t massive. The steps should’ve been overflowing with black men.
In contrast, brothas will fill a club or bar beyond capacity without cause. Damn! Damn!! Damn!!! Too many brothas just don’t get it!
Mark Norris October 17 2006, 2:09AM
I am on the same tip as Marlon. I was moved to tears looking at the small amount of folks out there. Thanks God for each and everyone of you. It is sad that this is not getting the same media coverage as Matthew Sheppard's case. I have been and will continue to foward emails and stories regarding this senseless crime. I really wish I was in New York to participate with the demonstrators. Well, it isn't over yet. I plan to email several millions of tv, radio, etc. We need to get the fire of disgust, for these hate crimes and their people behind them, up under our butts and try to make some sort of dent. We are too special to just let these continue. Somebody, somewhere is going to hear us. Let's just hope they recognize the need to let our words of concern to the mass media.
I pray that we keep "our" brothers and sister safe and continue to love one another each and everyday. The time for cattiness toward each other is over.
RIP. Where were the heavy-hitting newscasters? Exactly... absent...the fight isn't over.
Mike October 17 2006, 9:20AM
Perhaps Monday at Noon wasn't convenient for many people who wanted to attend...sometimes things aren't as bad or bleak as they appear. A weekend rally would have been far more successful. What counts most--which we cannot see or measure--is the positive impact resulting from such tragedy. I'm certain people will be far more careful...which automatically saves lives.
The press conference was at 5:00 pm, not noon, and was actually quite well attended. More photos are linked through my site.
But as I attended yesterday's event, I couldn't help thinking "Another rally?' Didn't we just do this earlier this year on the anniversary of Rashawn Brazell's murder? Didn't we do this for Kevin Aviance's gay bashing? We gather together, raise our voices in anger, then time passes and everyone forgets. And then it happens again.
The tragedy is that Michael Sandy could have been any one of us, alone and searching for intimacy and connection, but looking for it in the wrong places. Who among us hasn't felt such a need?
Browneyes October 17 2006, 6:24PM
I wish the turnout would have been bigger. But it is better than nothing. No one will ever take African American Gay people serious, if we can't even support one another. When Matthew Sheppard was killed, the world was upset. Michael Sandy's murder should not be any different. But we all know what that is about.
There should have been white and black gay and lesbians
at City Hall. I was sorry that I could'nt make it. I hope that there will be another rally to get the media to cover how we are not going to just sit back and let these hate crimes continue. I will continue to keep the Sandy family in my prayers.
Clem October 18 2006, 8:13PM
Thanx 4 the info.....its a damn shame not 1 news cover in nyc about this event on monday.
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Jasmyne
October 17 2006, 12:02AM
I am so proud that you guys did something. This needs to be national news. Thank you for standing up for us and for what is right.
jc
trent
October 17 2006, 12:09AM
I wish I could have been there to offer my support, show my disgust and anger, to help put an end to the prejudice, and share in the collective grief of a life so unfairly and tragically cut short. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Marlon
October 17 2006, 1:55AM
I had mixed emotions while viewing the beautiful pictorial slideshow: I’m overjoyed and near tears witnessing the support; however, I’m angered the attendance wasn’t massive. The steps should’ve been overflowing with black men.
In contrast, brothas will fill a club or bar beyond capacity without cause. Damn! Damn!! Damn!!! Too many brothas just don’t get it!
Mark Norris
October 17 2006, 2:09AM
I am on the same tip as Marlon. I was moved to tears looking at the small amount of folks out there. Thanks God for each and everyone of you. It is sad that this is not getting the same media coverage as Matthew Sheppard's case. I have been and will continue to foward emails and stories regarding this senseless crime. I really wish I was in New York to participate with the demonstrators. Well, it isn't over yet. I plan to email several millions of tv, radio, etc. We need to get the fire of disgust, for these hate crimes and their people behind them, up under our butts and try to make some sort of dent. We are too special to just let these continue. Somebody, somewhere is going to hear us. Let's just hope they recognize the need to let our words of concern to the mass media.
I pray that we keep "our" brothers and sister safe and continue to love one another each and everyday. The time for cattiness toward each other is over.
Remember love,
Mark
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October 17 2006, 7:28AM
RIP. Where were the heavy-hitting newscasters? Exactly... absent...the fight isn't over.
Mike
October 17 2006, 9:20AM
Perhaps Monday at Noon wasn't convenient for many people who wanted to attend...sometimes things aren't as bad or bleak as they appear. A weekend rally would have been far more successful. What counts most--which we cannot see or measure--is the positive impact resulting from such tragedy. I'm certain people will be far more careful...which automatically saves lives.
Bernie
October 17 2006, 10:01AM
The press conference was at 5:00 pm, not noon, and was actually quite well attended. More photos are linked through my site.
But as I attended yesterday's event, I couldn't help thinking "Another rally?' Didn't we just do this earlier this year on the anniversary of Rashawn Brazell's murder? Didn't we do this for Kevin Aviance's gay bashing? We gather together, raise our voices in anger, then time passes and everyone forgets. And then it happens again.
The tragedy is that Michael Sandy could have been any one of us, alone and searching for intimacy and connection, but looking for it in the wrong places. Who among us hasn't felt such a need?
Browneyes
October 17 2006, 6:24PM
I wish the turnout would have been bigger. But it is better than nothing. No one will ever take African American Gay people serious, if we can't even support one another. When Matthew Sheppard was killed, the world was upset. Michael Sandy's murder should not be any different. But we all know what that is about.
There should have been white and black gay and lesbians
at City Hall. I was sorry that I could'nt make it. I hope that there will be another rally to get the media to cover how we are not going to just sit back and let these hate crimes continue. I will continue to keep the Sandy family in my prayers.
Clem
October 18 2006, 8:13PM
Thanx 4 the info.....its a damn shame not 1 news cover in nyc about this event on monday.
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