WSB TV has just reported on Traxx owner Durand Robinson’s death. In the video report, they revealed there was some type of argument between Robinson and an individual, shots rang, and Durand was found dead at the scene with a shot to his chest in the middle of Hadlock Street in Southwest Atlanta. No motive or suspects hav been revealed by the Atlanta police as of yet.
WSB TV also spoke with Robinson’s business partner Phillip Boone and Boone explained, “This was devastating for our community and the Traxx family. He was an angel … we will miss him.”
Anyone with clues are asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department. Check out the video footage here…
I received this email from an email subscriber in reference to Durand’s death and I wanted to share it with my readers and friend because it speaks beyond recognition on the purpose of life and the purpose of death…
“Wow! That was sweet, but extremely sad. It touched me & I don’t even know him. That’s deep. God was ready for his angel to come home, too bad it had to be in such a tragic way. It’s funny you know, when you talk carelessly to friends and lovers about how one day you see yourself dying & how you want to die. Truth of the matter is, we never know how we will go. What God’s plan and message is. We all are pawns. Placed ever so carefully and strategically. We are here to touch and be touched. Someone needed a learning lesson. It hurts to know that it had to be at a great mortal’s expense. Death is something that goes far beyond our fantasy and imagination. Find your real purpose and do as much as you can, because the dash is way too short. Love people. And accept love. The world is truly full of surprises. Don’t dare allow death to ever be in vein. Take something powerful away from the fearless solider.” – leidyelle
RE: I woke up this morning around 10am and was greeted with something I would never expect from a Facebook message, a message that said that a loving good friend of mines, Durand Robinson, was carjacked and murdered early this morning. Durand Robinson is one the founding members of Traxx Atlanta. When I moved to Atlanta, one of the first person’s from the Traxx family to greet me with opening hands and a smile was Durand! ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND A YES ATTITUDE, there are not enough words that could relay what kind of man Durand was. Durand you will truly be missed and never forgotten. This upcoming Pride, Durand would have been celebrating another Birthday. While Durand is not here physically, his spirit will always remain with us and we will do what he would want us to do, CELEBRATE LOVE & LIFE!!! To the Traxx family, I love you and my prayer and thoughts are with you! – TRON
I woke up this morning around 10am and was greeted with something I would never expect from a Facebook message, a message that said that a loving good friend of mines, Durand Robinson, was carjacked and murdered early this morning. Durand Robinson is one the founding owners of Traxx Atlanta. When I moved to Atlanta, one of the first person’s from the Traxx family to greet me with opening hands and a smile was Durand! ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND A YES ATTITUDE, there are not enough words that could relay what kind of man Durand was. Durand you will truly be missed and never forgotten. This upcoming Pride, Durand would have been celebrating another Birthday. While Durand is not here physically, his spirit will always remain with us and we will do what he would want us to do, CELEBRATE LOVE & LIFE!!! To the Traxx family, I love you and my prayer and thoughts are with you!
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
It is with great sadness that we report the tragic death of our dear friend and brother, Durand Robinson of Traxx Atlanta.
Durand was the victim of a car jacking this morning and was killed.
Durand was a loving and humble person that always sought common ground regardless of the situation. For those of us that knew Durand, this is a very difficult pill to swallow.
We in Atlanta mourn his death and request your prayers and thoughts for his family and the management and staff of Traxx Atlanta.
“I love people and like making people happy. ‘Treat people the way that you would like to be treated.’ I love peace. ‘No drama, please.’ the children are our future.”Quote From Durand Robinson
No further information is available at this time. As soon as we have more details and information regarding arrangements, we will share them with you.
As reported by LOLDarian, Karen Clark Sheard was scheduled to perform today in Washington, DC at the National Organization Marriage (NOM) tour for the grand finale of the march against gay marriage but it looks like Karen had a change of heart or maybe a “schedule conflict” (a term overused in the music industry). No official word was given from NOM or by Karen’s PR on why she did not perform.
Fourteen year married gospel recording artist couple Deitrick and Damita Haddon took up Karen’s slack at the event and performed proclaiming sacred marriage for a man and woman. During their performance of ”I Gotta A Praise”, Deitrick shouted to the crowd to grab someone of the opposite sex and do the praise dance with him and his wife. Watch below.
Prop 8 was overturned on August 4th by District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walke with a temporary stay to allow suspension of the ruling pending appeal. On August 12th, Judge Walker allow announced his decision to lift the stay as of August 18th. Gay couples in California will be allowed to marry again come August 18th.
Today Judge Vaughn Walker issued a decision that denied an extension on the stay of gay marriages. Beginning, August 18th, gay couples in the state of CA will be able to marry again! Check out this excerpt from CNN.com:
A federal judge ruled on Thursday to allow same-sex couples to marry in California, starting on August 18, handing another victory to supporters of gay rights in a case that both sides have said is likely to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage last week, ruling that voter-approved Proposition 8 violates the U.S. Constitution. Walker had issued a temporary stay on his decision, which on Thursday he said he would lift.
This past weekend, WhatsTheT had the great opportunity of kicking it with the hilarious Drama Dupree and Notorious Sir Daniels at The Evolution Center in Atlanta, GA to celebrate their 50th online Better Days Radio show episode. A 1.5 hour weekly show, Better Days Radio is the leading online radio show that covers news, entertainment, gossip, and discuses topics that affect the under-served same gender loving community. The two disc jockeys wittiness and straight forward talk gives listeners their opinion without all the politics that come with other media outlets sometimes.
The Evolution Center invited Better Days Radio to their center to record their show live with an audience on this past Saturday (07/24). The Evolution Center is a non profit organization for young gay or same gender loving (SGL) black men ages 16-28. The Evolution Center’s primary purpose is to offer a safe space and programs that serve as an investment in the individual by addressing the needs of young gay/same gender loving black men in Atlanta.
The show was very interactive and the audience thoroughly enjoyed it. Check out a few pictures from the event below and a video snippet. You can listen to the show weekly at www.BetterDaysRadio.com. You can also take Better Days Radio with you on the go by downloading their episodes on I-tunes.
We’ve definitely had our days of “WTF…is everbody against us!”, but today is not one of those days! In DC, the D.C. Court of Appeals upheld the District’s same-sex marriage law, ruling in a 5-4 decision that marriage equality opponents cannot put the issue on the ballot - which ballot. In response to today’s court victory, Sharon J. Lettman, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, released the following statement:
“The long and arduous road to marriage equality in the District culminated with a decided win at the D.C. Court of Appeals today. This is an incredible victory over a dogged, overzealous, and well-funded anti-gay opposition. This ruling comes after many years of hard work by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists, allies and legislators who sought the family protections that marriage confers for their loved ones. Today, we can truly celebrate the unchallenged joy and happiness of the thousands of couples who will flock to Washington, D.C. to marry.”
And in Argentina yesterday, Salon.com reports that the Senate approved a bill to recognize same sex marriage making Argentina the first country in Latin America to recognize full-fledged same-sex marriages.
(Morehouse College Safe Place President Kevin Webb tweets a pic of President Obama from the special LGBT pride Month Reception)
Many of you may have recalled back in March when we told you about Morehouse’s first ever Pride week spearheaded by Morehouse’s only LGBT organization, Morehouse College Safe Place. The pride week hosted various events each day including a discussion panel where Multimedia Maven B. Scott was one of the special guests for a panel discussion about the black LGBT community. The event was a huge success.
Well, fast forward two months, and that same group now finds their safe at the White House with a personal invite from President Barack Obama for the White House’s First-Ever Reception for LGBT Pride Month. Here is the email WhatsTheT as well as our fellow blogger and friend Darian Aaron received from the organization yesterday:
Hello Friends,
As an extended member of our Safe Space Family, we had to notify you and your respective media outlets of some rather exciting news! Today, our very own, Kevin Webb, has been personally invited to the White House by President Barack Obama for the White House’s First-Ever Reception for LGBT Pride Month! He will be joined by Spelmanite Jeshawna Wholley, President of Afrekete (Spelman’s LGBT Organization). Attached is a Press Release for the Event. We are so very thankful for your coverage of our little student-led organization. We know that without the support that you all have given us, none of this would be possible.
Respectfully,
Kevin Webb & Daniel Edwards
Morehouse College Safe Space
At the reception last night President Obama promised to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” an area where gay activists are pushing the president to move faster. The President also said that the health and human Services Department would be moving to get hospitals to allow visitation rights to same-sex couples!
While at the event Kevin tweeted a picture of president Obama (pictured above) and stated “Obama Is Right Here In Front Of Me, Speaking!!! #SurrealTweet.”
The email made our day and confirmed that our work is not in vein. It shows that President Obama & his staff are very much so paying attention to whats going on in the black LGBT community. Congratulations Morehouse College Safe Space for your hard work and we know it’s not over!
The popular LGBT online television show, 3LWTV, has launched a new series called “Pillow Talk”. In the new “Pillow Talk” series, Lonnell Williams who is the host and founder of 3LWTV, sits down with various people making moves in the LGBT community for a candid talk about doing business and/or community work in the gay community, relationship talk, and almost anything else that the person is willing to discuss.
On the first debut, Lonnell sits under the plush down comforter with the sexy Chicago Marketing Executive Rob Brew II and talks about the upcoming 4th of July Black Gay Pride festivities in Chicago. They also talk about the dynamics of an older man dating a younger man. Later in the show Dwight Allen Oneal of “Dating Dwight” and “Christopher Street TV” for a 3som candid conversation!
The show is a great way of highlighting those that do so much in the community and sheds a positive light on the things going on in the African Amercan gay commuunity.
Check out the first episode below and make sure you subscribe to 3LWTV here…
