April 2, 2008 – Out Impact, Inc. Presents An Evening To Benefit Sylvia’s Place – 5th Anniversary Celebration

In Conjunction With: Big Daddy Productions, Inc.

This is the best underground hip hop group I’ve heard in years and yet another happy accident by MySpace surfing. Common Market are RA Scion and DJ/Producer Sabzi and are based in Seattle. Fourteen tracks plus one bonus, this progressive music keeps the beats and lyrics groundbreaking with a activist edge. This is music that urges you to act and love first with lyrics like, “How can we be leaders if the rest are lost?” There is passionate delivery in their music often fused with soul and jazz, reflections of their Bahá’í Faith and their dedication of delivering the message of serving all people, spreading love, encouraging building character, spreading hope and encouraging change and uniting in the world in a positive direction.

Make the 28th Annual Academy of Friends Gala your destination for international intrigue, sexy spies and fast cars. Use style as a weapon, and make fun your mission while watching the Academy Awards over seductive cocktails and gourmet food.

Much love and peace to everyone who reads this – take some time today to honor Dr. King’s life and the legacy he left and that leads on….to serve.

We spotlight the Twin Tiers Pride from NY and PA and the work they are doing!

We discovered the lovely, talented and full-of-heart photographer Sophia Wallace with her project, Bois and Dykes, which examines the concept of ‘feminine masculinity’ by visually telling the stories of people who live within a spectrum of identities ranging from dyke and butch, to tomboy, aggressive, and transgender. Flipping through the photos online, I knew I had to connect with her. Sophia candidly gives us her time and we are blown away with her talent and impact she is making with her photography and her heart.

“A father should not have to fight to see his own son, but I am glad to know that people are being made aware of this common struggle for fathers.”

- Joe Hogue, a successful producer in the music industry, discussing with us his fight to gain custody of his son, how he was punished by the legal system for being honest to his son about his sexuality and what you can do to help him and other gay families!

“If what we have gone through can inspire just one person to stand up and fight back, then I will be happy.”

- Waymon Hudson, discusses with us about hearing a intercom message of gay hate at a major airport, and what he’s doing to make a difference.