Author Archives: Brandy

Brandy Daniels, a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, is a straight ally who wants to see equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation, in our country and our churches. She briefly worked on her doctorate in psychology at Wheaton College, but is taking a hiatus to participate in Soulforce’s Equality Ride. She is a native of Southern California and currently resides in the Chicagoland area.

Suze Orman and an Update

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Was browsing the internet today in my extra time that I did not think I had, and found an article that I found very interesting. As reported by Windy City Media: Financial guru Suze Orman has come out. EditorAndPublisher.com reported that in an interview with The New York Times Magazine, ...

Equality Ride Day One… well…

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Today, I woke up at 5 a.m., spent the next five hours packing (this was no easy feat, my roommates can attest to this), and left for the airport at 10ish to catch my noon flight. I arrive to see a big sign saying the flight is cancelled. We find ...

A Few Chicago Updates

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

So, I am back in California but still trying to keep up with some news from the windy city. Here is some news that is pertinent to LGBT communities from Windy City Media: Approving Daley gets Approved An LGBT-related endorsement event was held Feb, 17 at Mary’s Attic for Chicago Mayor ...

Home

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

I am back in California. It only took a couple hundreds of dollars worth of gasoline and hotel stays, and about 34 hours of driving. It is strange coming home after you have been away. This is really the first year I have done it, as I went to college about ...

I Got In to Vanderbilt!!! Ahhh!!!

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Just got a phone call today. I have officially been accepted into the Masters of Divinity program at Vanderbilt University. I am very very excited. They have an amazing gender, sexuality, and ministry concentration. More stuff to report on later, like stuff that is going on in the world. Just wanted ...

Frustrated Part Two

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Due to the insurgence of sequels in the modern movie industry, with all the harry potters, spidermans, lord of the rings, etc... I feel like I have the license to utilize sequels in the "blogosphere". As per my original frustration. Still there. But I did get a LOT accomplished today. I ...

Frustrated

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

It has been a long week for me. I worked a 40 hour week to train someone to take over my easy, pointless job. I spent my breaks on the phone with the vice president of Cedarville, the school who's itenerary I am organizing, figuring out details on the visit. ...

Jailed for (In)Justice….

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Katie & Jarret, the East Bus directors, recently sent a cd with some fun and good songs out to all the riders. One of the songs on there was about 'being in jail for justice'. A great song. Pretty hilarious and awesome at the same time. Than, I recently have been ...

More ex-gay news: A magazine gets converted

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

As reported in The Windy City: Venus Magazine, a publication that for 13 years targeted the Black gay and lesbian community, is now a voice for the ex-gay movement.Its publisher, Charlene Cothran, recently announced that she has been “redeemed”; is no longer a lesbian; and is changing the mission and direction ...