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In Memoriam: E. Lynn Harris 1955-2009
Written by Phillip Esteem   

ImageThe 54-year-old Atlanta resident died on Thursday July 23 in Los Angeles of a heart attack a week after he fell ill on a train. Mr. Harris wrote 10 consecutive books which which focused on race and sexuality that landed on the best sellers list of many prominent publications. According to Mr. Harris’ web site, a memorial service is planned for Atlanta some time next month.
 
Black Pride Parties
Written by Rev. Irene Monroe   
ImageWhat started out in Washington, D.C., as the only Black Gay Pride event in the country in 1990 has grown to more than 35 gatherings nationwide.
 
Can a Morehouse College Man be openly gay?
Written by Rev. Irene Monroe   
ImageSince its inception in 1867 Morehouse College has produced unquestionably a pantheon of noted black men. And now, more than a century later, gay and bisexual Morehouse men are still struggling to be accepted.
 
Authors of Note - Winter 2006
Written by Prideindex Staff   

ImageImage The winter 2006 edition of Prideindex's Authors of Note special section includes profiles for Ann Allen Shockley, Steven G. Fulwood, Shonia L. Brown, Michael-Christopher, Yvette Michelle Hall,  Michael Holmes, and Blair Poole.
 
Madame CJ Walker's Only Daughter Loved Wine, Women, and Song
Written by Prideindex Staff   
A'Lelia Walker, the only daughter of the first Black beauty care millionaire Madame CJ Walker, is credited with being a great patron of the Harlem Renaissance as well as a member of the Harlem Renaissance's Lesbian and Gay society.
 
Other Mothers
Written by C. Smith   
The decision to write my black lesbian story within the context of being the daughter of a black lesbian is one which required a great deal of thought.