Minimize the Margins

What is an ally?

2010-06-17T16:17:00.002-04:00

Please read my note on Facebook about this question. If you would like to comment, feel free to do so here or on Facebook.http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=398409545770&commentsThanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

Orlando Health Discrimination Shared at National Conference

2010-04-20T04:13:00.000-04:00

The discrimination happening at Orlando Health continues to be shared. This past Friday a group of New York University students presented at a conference at the University of Massachusetts Amherst discussing the multiple layers of oppression Orlando Health leaders are hurling upon their employees, patients and the public in general. It was great to continue to spread

CHAINED TO FREEDOM - UPLOADED ON ORLANDO FRINGE PAGE

2010-03-20T02:14:00.001-04:00

Here is the link for my new show premiering at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, CHAINED TO FREEDOM that exposes the discrimination happening at Orlando Health among other oppressions.A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit direct actions for LGBTQI equality in Central Florida.http://orlandofringe.org/node/768

IT. IS. TIME.

2010-01-28T13:04:00.005-05:00

There is a wave coming – no – if we want it – a new ocean in the progressive movement – an ocean of real change. Not change we are promised from afar – change that I viscerally cried out for and celebrated over in November 2008 that turned into the same old goddamn fucking NOTHING bullshit. But a real change made by real people with a real yearning, desire and need to be

First Civil Disobedience Action for LGBTQI Equality Here in New York

2009-12-24T00:26:00.004-05:00

Dear Reader,Here is the video link for the first civil disobedience action for LGBTQI equality here in New York City. We are tired of incrementalism. We need our civil rights NOW.LINK TO VIDEOThis is only the beginning.Thanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

If You Haven't Already...

2009-12-14T13:54:00.003-05:00

Dear Reader,If you haven't already, please sign up to receive updates at www.ohdi.blogspot.com. That's the blog I manage for one of my main activist projects.There you can see weekly video updates 'showing' the growing support of the online petition that supports this initiative.Thanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE FOR LGBTQI EQUALITY

2009-12-03T13:49:00.004-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2009Media Contact: Alan L. Bounville Activist and Graduate Student New York University 407-484-6671 alanbounville@gmail.com CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE FOR LGBTQI EQUALITY First Meeting in New York City to Set First Action Several voices have emerged recently calling for the LGBTQI and supportive community to rise up and peacefully

New Post - Giving Thanks

2009-11-25T01:00:00.001-05:00

Dear Reader,Here is the latest post for the Orlando Health Diversity Initiative.LINK TO POSTThanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

Gay Apartheid Protest this Sunday in New York City - Plan One in Your City Too!

2009-11-04T13:39:00.002-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2009Media Contact:Alan L. BounvilleActivist and Graduate StudentNew York University407-484-6671alanbounville@gmail.comwww.tinyurl.com/gayapartheidprotestREACTION TO GAY APARTHEID IN MAINENew York City Residents Protest this Sunday, November 8, 2009 at St. Patrick’s CathedralJoin supporters of equality outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral this Sunday to show those who

Why I Call Orlando Health Leaders Bigots - and New Information about MD Anderson Cancer Center

2009-10-20T21:50:00.002-04:00

Dear Reader,I have uploaded the weekly video for the Orlando Health Diversity Initiative project. You can view it here.Thanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

NEW BLOG AND VIDEO PROJECT FOR ORLANDO HEALTH DIVERSITY MOVEMENT

2009-10-07T02:52:00.005-04:00

Dear Reader,I am very excited to announce the completion of the first video documenting this movement. This video is the first in a weekly installment where I will be 'showing' each week's growing support encouraging Orlando Health to be more culturally competent.Visit the new blog and view the video here:www.ohdi.blogspot.comThanks for Activating!Alan L. Bounville

Unexpected Family Time Courtesy of Orlando Health

2009-10-01T13:53:00.003-04:00

Dear Reader,On the flight home the other night from my weekend in Orlando actively engaging supporters and dissenters of the petition that is encouraging Orlando Health to be more culturally competent, I couldn't help but think of the inadvertent outcome of my trip. I was not planning a trip to Orlando so soon after moving to New York. I was not planning on using the buddy passes my best friend

Brief Recap of Today's Event at Orlando Health

2009-09-26T16:23:00.005-04:00

Dear Reader,I...am...showered and cooled down. It was hot out there today! Thank you goes out many people who helped me get through the day, make sure I didn't cross over into the permitted area (so I didn't get arrested as I was told would happen) and did their part to make this next step towards a more culturally competent Orlando Health a success. (I will formally thank these contributors

A Few Quotes to Keep Me Motivated on a Sleepless Night

2009-09-25T03:57:00.003-04:00

Dear Reader,I've been finishing the final details in preparation for tomorrow's activity I will be doing to encourage Orlando Health to be more culturally competent. I have all my ducks in a row so to speak - support materials printed in case any one wants to ask in depth questions about the difference between what Orlando Health currently promotes as its cultural competence and what really

Preparing for this Saturday's Encouragement Activity at Orlando Health

2009-09-24T03:02:00.006-04:00

Dear Reader,Tonight I am printing petitions, slips of paper to promote the link to the online petition, the Human Rights Campaign's Health Care Equality Index, legal documents to have on hand showing anyone who asks that I am well within my first amendment rights, other support materials - all the while ordering my signage and visual display materials in support of Orlando Health becoming more

Video of Speech Submitted for Equality Idol Competition

2009-09-17T02:35:00.004-04:00

Dear Reader,I wanted to share with you first the following video I submitted for the Equality Idol competition. If the internal panel of judges for the National Equality March choose my video as one of the top five submissions it will be loaded onto their Facebook page and Youtube for public voting. If then my video received the most public votes I would be invited to speak at the October

First Day of School

2009-09-11T10:11:00.004-04:00

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Next Phase Encouraging Orlando Health to Become More Culturally Competent

2009-09-10T01:13:00.004-04:00

Dear Reader, I am happy to announce the petition to encourage Orlando Health to become more culturally competent has surpassed 100 signatures! The comments that are coming in as people sign the petition show that Orlando Health needs to do better for its team members, physicians, patients and the whole community in regard to diversity/multicultural activity within the organization. The

Thank You! A Great Start.

2009-09-04T15:23:00.000-04:00

Dear Reader,Re: Orlando Health Diversity InitiativeThanks goes out to:Equality FloridaOneOrlando.orgMetropolitan Business Association (Central Florida's LGBT Chamber of Commerce) for spreading the word through their networks of the importance of this petition.And of course, to the growing number of individuals who have worked on the front lines and behind the scenes to this point and of course

Sign This Petition to Encourage Orlando Health to Become More Culturally Competent

2009-09-03T15:17:00.003-04:00

Dear Reader,Several months ago a group of Orlando Health team members presented a proposal to key executive leaders of the organization calling for the development of a diversity initiative to benefit the organization, its team members, physicians and patients and the community at large. After several meetings with key leaders within the organization nothing has happened.There are several

THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT - STRAIGHT FAMILIES STANDING SIDE BY SIDE LGBT FAMILIES TO FIGHT FOR LGBT RIGHTS!!!

2009-08-31T02:01:00.002-04:00

Dear Reader,I have to share this video. This is EXACTLY what the LGBT community needs! Straight families standing side by side LGBT families to protect marriage equality in Maine.Click here:Together (First TV Spot)Do you part to help Maine! Don't let opponents to marriage equality do in Maine what was done in California. Keep LGBT marriage legal in Maine!Thanks for reading.Alan L. Bounville

An Actor Prepares and an Activist Persists - National Equality March is Coming

2009-08-30T18:28:00.007-04:00

What Happens When We Stay Silent?

2009-08-27T16:55:00.006-04:00

Dear Reader,Above all else we fight for equality because:There were/was:7 gay murders in December 20081 LGBT murder every 9 days in 200819 states do not report LGBT murders.Keep the above in mind as you are talking to those who don't understand why it is so important we stay vigilant to achieve 100% equality in all matters civil and criminal in America NOW.How would you feel if these numbers

Speaking Out - A Correction - Exposing the Family Spectrum

2009-08-26T13:44:00.006-04:00

Dear Reader,I should clarify a few things I neglected to include in my last post. When I came out of my advocacy closet there were family members who were right by my side. Some telling me privately they fully supported LGBT equality and some, like two of my straight sisters who made their support public. (The sister referenced in the last post sent an email to the family after the November

Speaking Out - A Reflection and a Future Aspiration

2009-08-25T14:39:00.013-04:00