By Beverly Prince-Sayward Instant videos streaming over the internet, Facebook status updates, Twitter tweets, cameras on cellphones, and instantly connecting with anyone anywhere all over the world have created a new social structure. Society is no longer just who lives next door. What does this mean for those who formerly found themselves on the […]
We were married May 3, 2008 in Boston. We have a 2 year old little boy, Jayce, and daughter on the way! – Lisa Colandrea Photos courtesy of Lisa Colandrea Want your wedding announcement published in Gay Parent magazine? Email us gayparentmag@gmail.com.
“My wife and I were Married in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2012. We were blessed to have all our family and friends there to celebrate the most wonderful day of our lives. We have been together 8 years and are planning our family for the very near future.” – Billie Carder Photo courtesy […]
On December 14, 2012, Carol, 44, and Lisa, 47, Claiborne were married in Northampton, Massachusetts. They had an intimate ceremony of a dozen people that included the couple’s children. Their oldest son Kalan Poole was their officiant. The following are comments from Carol about their romance and wedding: We met on Facebook of all […]
By Ben Suazo Isn’t it fitting that on a day that we celebrate Dr. King’s life that for a second time we are inaugurating an African-American president in Washington, D.C.? On this historic morning my husband and I were woken up to the loud sounds of pots and pans in the kitchen. Our son […]
By Angeline Acain Since 2011, Vivian Schepis, Gay Parent Magazine’s Advertising Sales Manager has been creating beautiful original artwork for the publication’s holiday cards. Vivian is an accomplished abstract artist and shows her work in galleries on Long Island, New York; she also participates in Live Art Fusion, an event where she publicly creates […]
By Angeline Acain On Friday, October 12, 2012 I attended dot429.com’s Straight Talk conference in New York City. Columnist and commentator LZ Granderson was the moderator for speakers Hudson Taylor, founder of Athlete Ally (www.athleteally.com) and Wade Davis, a former NFL professional football player. Davis shared his experience of being gay in the macho […]
By Flavia Francesquini For as long as we have lived in society we have tried to little avail to define Normal. What is and is not considered “the norm” varies immensely depending on who you ask. I went to school with a girl named Daisy. Her younger sister was also named Daisy and neither answered by […]
If you live in or near the New York City area, a fun event to take your kids during the summer is the Center Families Annual Picnic. Gay Parent magazine had a table at this year’s picnic on June 23, 2012. The event is free and includes face painting, games, crafts, music, magician, puppet show […]
By Ben Suazo Took a walk this afternoon to Tiffany’s to meet my partner David to purchase our wedding bands. For several weeks now I have been feeling anxious about this day but not for the reasons one might immediately assume. Two men walking into Tiffany’s shopping for wedding rings. Would they stare? Maybe […]
