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November 02, 2007
From The MSU News on Friday, November 2nd:
In the late 1960s, female impersonation became a hobby and even a profession for some men, and to carry on that tradition the fourth annual Alliance Drag Show was held yesterday in the Curris Center ballroom. The main guest for the show was Josephyn Edwards, an entertainer from Nashville, Tenn. There, she performs at a popular dance club called "PLAY."The show also featured professional and student performers with stage names like Amanecia Diamond D'light and Isyss. "Every walk of life comes together for one night," Murray State Alliance President Jason Goodrum, senior from Cottage Grove, Tenn., said. "It's definitely breaking down the typical barriers."Goodrum said the show receives a lot of positive feedback from both students and community members. He said the fall show was created because of the success of the original drag show held in the spring. In appreciation of women's support groups, Alliance chose for its spring 2007 fundraiser to benefit the Women's Center, Goodrum said. In its 10th year, Alliance continues to raise awareness for the gay and lesbian community. Goodrum said the group works with the Human Rights Campaign, promoting equality in the work environment. Last month, the Alliance held a table for National Coming Out Day. Similarly, according to Kentuckyfairness.org, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance seeks to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gender people through leadership, public education and participation in the democratic process. Next month, the group will first celebrate Equality of Kentucky Day and then World Aids Day, Dec. 1."We are the only organization that represents the gay community for both students and faculty," Goodrum said. "We want to provide a supportive safe haven in the community."Alliance strives for tolerance, education and awareness within the Murray State community, Goodrum said. He said he hopes the organization will empower students to share common goals as equals. When he came to Murray State as a freshman, Goodrum said he entered a welcoming environment. "I have met some of my closest friends here," Goodrum said. "There's definitely a need for the Alliance. There are so many people that were in the same situation as I was." Goodrum said Murray State is the only state-funded, four-year institution that does not incorporate a sexual orientation policy in admissions. He said a bill was presented last semester to the Board of Regents to add the policy. Any interested students or faculty members are encouraged to attend Alliance meetings held at 8 p.m every Thursday in the Curris Center. The only requirement, Goodrum said, is that people come with open minds.
Posted by
jodycofer on 11/02/2007
From The MSU News on Friday, November 2nd:
In the late 1960s, female impersonation became a hobby and even a profession for some men, and to carry on that tradition the fourth annual Alliance Drag Show was held yesterday in the Curris Center ballroom. The main guest for the show was Josephyn Edwards, an entertainer from Nashville, Tenn. There, she performs at a popular dance club called "PLAY."The show also featured professional and student performers with stage names like Amanecia Diamond D'light and Isyss. "Every walk of life comes together for one night," Murray State Alliance President Jason Goodrum, senior from Cottage Grove, Tenn., said. "It's definitely breaking down the typical barriers."Goodrum said the show receives a lot of positive feedback from both students and community members. He said the fall show was created because of the success of the original drag show held in the spring. In appreciation of women's support groups, Alliance chose for its spring 2007 fundraiser to benefit the Women's Center, Goodrum said. In its 10th year, Alliance continues to raise awareness for the gay and lesbian community. Goodrum said the group works with the Human Rights Campaign, promoting equality in the work environment. Last month, the Alliance held a table for National Coming Out Day. Similarly, according to Kentuckyfairness.org, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance seeks to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gender people through leadership, public education and participation in the democratic process. Next month, the group will first celebrate Equality of Kentucky Day and then World Aids Day, Dec. 1."We are the only organization that represents the gay community for both students and faculty," Goodrum said. "We want to provide a supportive safe haven in the community."Alliance strives for tolerance, education and awareness within the Murray State community, Goodrum said. He said he hopes the organization will empower students to share common goals as equals. When he came to Murray State as a freshman, Goodrum said he entered a welcoming environment. "I have met some of my closest friends here," Goodrum said. "There's definitely a need for the Alliance. There are so many people that were in the same situation as I was." Goodrum said Murray State is the only state-funded, four-year institution that does not incorporate a sexual orientation policy in admissions. He said a bill was presented last semester to the Board of Regents to add the policy. Any interested students or faculty members are encouraged to attend Alliance meetings held at 8 p.m every Thursday in the Curris Center. The only requirement, Goodrum said, is that people come with open minds.
Posted by
jodycofer on 11/02/2007
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