We are only 6 weeks away from the biggest Spring/Summer weekend for the fellas, Sizzle Miami, and you stillllll haven’t booked your flight! Browsing on my favorite travel site Kayak.com I found a deal that you will never see again for flights from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale. Today only, ATLiens can fly from Atlanta, GA to Fort Lauderdale for $149 roundtrip Sizzle weekend! You will not find a better deal to South FL ANYWHERE!

Your flight days may alter the cost of the flight a little but a Thursday (05/26) – Tuesday (05/31) roundtrip is $149! Get Into It!

Remember this picture that was posted on twitter of two young men riding the Marta Train enjoying each others company which caused so much homophobic reaction on the Internet from Hip-Hop and Gossip blogs?

It would be so great to see this picture used in a Billboard program across the City of Atlanta as “I Love My Boo Campaigns”! Better yet, posted on Billboards inside homophobic churches like New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

In New York, the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy group GMHC is getting ready to  relaunch their annual “I Love My Boo Campaign”. “I Love My Boo” campaign features real young men of color loving each other passionately. Rather than sexualizing gay relationships, this campaign models caring, and highlights the importance of us taking care of each other. Featured throughout New York City, I Love My Boo directly challenges homophobia and encourages all who come across it to critically rethink our notion of love.

“I Love My Boo” campaign will be re-launched on October 4th in 1000 NYC subway cars and 150 subway platforms! The campaign launch event is October 4, 2010 from 4pm to 5pm at Christopher Street Park in Sheridan Square right in front of the legendary Stonewall Inn.

Check out these cute pictures of ADTV creator and founder, Derrick Briggss (baseball cap on), along with cutie pie Jazzy.

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Here is video footage of Derrick L Briggs and jazzy, pictured in the above “I Love My Boo” campaign. They give details on the campaign and the launch coming next Monday.

It’s been nearly four weeks since the tragic murder of the managing partner for the mega gay Atlanta nightlife group Traxx and good friend and confidant to many Durand Robinson.  Little to no evidence has been released by the Atlanta Police Department until this recent interview with The GA Voice which was posted yesterday.

Police have strong leads in this case. Whether the killer made him get out of the vehicle before shooting him or pushed him out after shooting him is not certain, however.

“In the near future we hope to get some information out to media to solicit help from the public to identify a potential suspect. That case is not moving along as fast I’d like, but we have to be really methodical,” Meadows said.

Witnesses said they heard shouting shortly after 1 a.m. on Hadlock Street and then saw Robinson lying in the street. He was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest.

“There were other circumstances that led up to the ultimate shooting,” Meadows did say.

“This had nothing had to do with his sexual orientation. It might have had something to do with past relationships with people. Personal relationships,” he said

Hopefully more information will be revealed in the upcoming weeks about Durand’s murder and suspects!

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With the hot topic of eliminating Dont Ask, Dont Tell (DADT) from the military, we wanted to get an opinion from one of our own readers who’s in the military and what they believe will happen when Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is officially eliminated! Here’s his perspective:

Wow 5 years in and I can actually see the pot of gold and the end of the rainbow!! Yep, that’s right Don’t ask Don’t tell finally gets her day in court.  DADT has kept a lot of secrets, just that, secrets. But with the proper rulings Gays in the military will finally be able to come out the closet! And it just doesn’t stop there, or does it? While having a round robin conversation about various issues in life amongst Straight army soldiers the topic of gays came up. Of course I had to remain the “mole” in the conversation not really offering any opinions that would out me or indicate that I’m a traitor, or “fag-lover”. They brought up a lot of important issues that I didn’t even think about. One said “you know if you give gays an inch they’ll take a mile. Dudes coming to 1600 formation in drag. And what we supposed to do accept that shit?” Another soldier commented, “yep, because if we don’t they’ll take it up with the IG ( Inspector General handles EO complaints). But my take on doing away with DADT is kind of shocked, scared, and happy.

A lot of mixed emotions. Most males that are gay in the military are a part of Combat units where masculinity is a must and anything “fem” is considered weak. And what man gay or straight wants to feel weak? When the issues arose during my pre-deployment training a senior officer said that he doesn’t care if gays come out, but just not in his unit. Maybe in a medical or desk jockey unit, where there are a lot of females. Indicating that females are more tolerant towards gays.

My PROS and CONS of DADT:

PROS

-          Sharing my insurance with my spouse.

-          My spouse has the same benefits as an Army wife would.

-          Able to live my life truthfully without having to worry about being kicked out the Army for being gay.

-          Society is moving forward with total acceptance towards gays.

CONS

-          Gay soldiers being targeted for coming out.

-          Gay soldiers being put into the “GAY” unit. (G-Unit!!!!!!)

-          Gay soldiers not being allowed to be transgendered.

-          The military will not pay for adoptions as they would for straight couples.

All in all, DADT was put into effect during the presidency of President Clinton. He was pressured by senior military officials at the time to combat gays in the military. However that was 17 years ago when being gay was still something we kept “in the closet”. In today’s military we are fighting a force that only mission is to eliminate to great Ole US of A. Gay or Straight. To speak on the views of men and women’s role in other countries where we are fighting you’ll be in total amazement.

As far as for me I’ll wait on telling my military coming out story on Oprah. I don’t intend on immediately coming out as soon as the gavel is hammered down. Taking DADT away will bring a lot opposition from all sides. There will always be amendments to the policy. Gay marriage, benefits, marriage conferences, adoption, divorce, in-fidelity, these are all things the military has policies against or for. DADT encompasses more than just being able to be gay and serve. There’s more, a whole lot more to the equation. And I’m unsure if I’m ready to go down that road. Do I get a divorce from my “wife” and then marry my “boyfriend”, and then what does that say about my character and morals? To speak on how the military thinks I live my life is also another show for Oprah.

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“The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have
stopped leading them.
They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded
that you do not care.
Either case is a failure in leadership.”
~Colin Powell

As my mother use to tell me “IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!!”, and that’s what U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled after reviewing a case of the the U.S. military rule of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. Judge Phillips declared the 17-year-old compromising military rule as unconstitutional because it violated the 1st and 5th amendment rights of gays and lesbians. Phillips added that a prohibition on openly gay military service members has a “direct and deleterious effect” on armed services.

The judge will draft the injunction within the week and afterward, the federal government will have a week to appeal!

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To all of our friends and loved ones, Traxx and Durand Robinson’s family has released the official information on Durand’s candlelight vigil, memorial service, and repass. Below you will find all the information.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

When:                  Saturday, August 28, 2010

Time:                     10 PM – 12 AM

Where:                 TRAXX NIGHTCLUB (1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032)

If you would like to donate Food or make a Monetary Donation to his family we ask that you please do so at this time.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

When:                  Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Time:                     11 AM

Where:                 Beulah Baptist Church (2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034)

REPASS

When:                  Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Time:                     Immediately following Memorial Service

Where:                 TRAXX NIGHTCLUB (1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032)

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.

Rest In Peace Durand,

Gregory Allen, MBA

President/CEO

Xtreme Entertainment, Inc