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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 6-14-17
PULSE; A Night of Reflection PROGRAM
Monday, June 12, 7-8:30pm, Centennial Park in Ybor City
Pulse: A Night of Reflection Memorial in Tampa
A somber rainy night was Mondays Memorial for the Victims and Survivors of the Pulse Night Club tragedy in Orlando last year. 49 LGBTA Brothers and Sisters lost their lives and 68 seriously injured in the June 12, 2016 massacre.
About a thousand attended the Tampa Memorial in Centennial Park in Ybor City. All across America memorials and candle light tributes were held including in Washington Equality March on Sunday. (A list of speakers and performers follows).
Thousands from all over the country were at the huge Memorial Tribute at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to Honor and show Tribute to the Orlando clubs victims.
Tampa is the Sister City to Orlando and it was without notice from Orlando City Officials in a email thanked Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City members, Tampa Pride, GaYBOR District and Metro Wellness and Community Centers were thanked by Orlando Police Chief John Mina for their great dedicated support.
Presented by Tampa Pride, Metro Wellness & Community Centers, Suncoast Softball League, Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce, GaYBOR District, 93.3 FLZ Radio, YCDC, City of Tampa and local organizations, businesses and individuals.
Opening _ Carrie West, Tampa Pride
Speakers-
- Rev Jakob Hero_ MCC TAMPA Sr Pastor_ Opening prayer
- Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn ( a small over scheduled conflict)
- Whitney Brundage_ Metro Wellness & Community Centers
- Ernie Webb_ GaYBOR District Coalition
- Tpa City Councilman Guido Maniscalco
- Hillsborough Cty BOCC Pat Kemp
- S. Senator Bill Nelson Reg Director_ Digna Alvarez
- Congresswoman Kathy Castor Staff Member_ Marcia Mejia
- Anibal Torres_ Lay Leader at Hispanic Ministry First United Church of Christ +++, Reader
- Joel Quiles – Lay Leader, Reader
- Rev Fernando Bernard Davila, pastor at Hispanic Ministries, First United Church of Christ, Benediction- last prayer
Music by-
- Christopher Thomas, local talent
- MCC Tampa Choir, directed by ____________
- Natl performer artist, Judy B. Goode with Pianoman Paul Thomas
- (Ashley Brundage friend performer) ________________
- Gabe (Levi)
Activities for Memorial
- Candle Lighting by volunteers
- Mic & Speakers from 93.3 FLZ Radio
- Water by Coca Cola Admin Rep- Suzie Q
- Bag Pipes being played
Polk County Pride
This Weekend in Lakeland
St Pete Pride
June 23 -25th
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years for the St. Pete Pride!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Did you know that Judy B. Goode & us did the very first fundraisor for St. Pete Pride? Judy & Paul Thomas performed with Tea Cup on stilts at the Grand Central Station. We raised over $1,000 that 1st night. Now 15 years later we could not be more PROUD of our community.
Our St. Pete Pride Surprise
This year, on page 39, of the St. Pete Pride guide there was a surprise for us. There under a photo of us was “LGBT History Exhibit.” LMAO we are just to young to be in a history exhibit!!! LOL Yes that is Mark with Joe Redner, Jack & Dan protesting the Hillsborough County Commissioners in 1998. Where was Carrie? He took the photo.
Meet Miss Delta Mae
This week we adopted Miss Delta Mae. Our home was just too quite after Miss Amber passed. Below is a song to welcome Miss Delta Mae. We are sure you will be seeing a lot of her in Ybor City.
Facebook Rainbow Emoji
On facebook there is a new facebook like emoji. It’s a rainbow flag and many are hoping that it stay forever. To add this emoji search “Official LGBTQ Facebook” hit like. Wait 5 minute and refresh. it should be there. here is the link we used.
You Just Can Not Make This Up
At the very 1st public organizational meet for St. Pete Pride. It was held in the leather bar section of the club Grand Central Station. Mark was bartending there at the time. The room was packed with 50+ people. Brian Longstreth called the meeting to order. He started to introduce the purposed board. When he announced the treasurer, people actually stood up and starting yelling loudly *#!@#% … this person did not become treasurer that night. This year we are celebrating year 15. Maybe it was a good thing that people objected so loudly at that 1st meeting.
From The MC Film News Bag
The Space (2106 W. Main, Tampa) has announced a production of “The Laramie Project” https://actingout4peaceblog.wordpress.com/ to honor Pulse. Performances May 5-7 and Mat 12-14 will be dedicated to Jean Carlos Mendez and Eddie Jamoldroy Justice. Tickets are on sale not at
