SuperPennie - Above Tables

[Original Poem]

Pennie Varvarides
© Copyright 2009

I was asked to write a poem for GayAfrica and to perform at the event. Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288831926230&ref=ts

I like being given a reason to write something. It's all about a bit of activism.

For anyone who doesn't know Africa is a massively homophobic country. In Uganda they propose to execute gays, in Malawi they imprison gay men who marry, in Nigeria they ban all meeting and support for LGBT people.

How far does the American Christian Right support homophobia in Africa? Is South Africa a shinning example of human rights or special case? Do activists and the media in the West help or hinder African lesbians and gays

Well click the link to check out the events page and if you're in London you should hit up the show. It's free =]

Also, look how long my hair is!!

In other news go visit my blog: http://superpennie.blogspot.com

Or add my myspace: http://myspace.com/superpennie

Or Twitter: http://twitter.com/superpennie

Or become a fan on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/superpennie

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[spenraw]

not trolling but this is bugging me are youa man or woman?

[peebzzz]

@spenraw I'll let it bug you.

[elysianpiece]

youre really talented and I gave you a shout out at the end of my latest video on the queer bears check it out :)

[peebzzz]

@elysianpiece  Thank you =] Do always appreciate shout outs!

[peebzzz]

@spenraw Haha good =]

[spenraw]

@peebzzz a girl is my guess

[spenraw]

@peebzzz fair enough once more not trying to be rude

[QaTaR0Gas]

religion is lie !!

umm well tell me ... the 1 who killed for money many people then he died a "normal" death without taking his punshment for what he had done ... do you think he will not take his punshment anymore ? do you think the life has created to be in this way ?

[dashpoet]

Great piece for the cause! Well said Pennie

[wwjd03779]

ya ur right it is sad that the fundies use there money to fund the awful things they fund am thankful for open and affirming church's that love and accept everyone. i do hope u will keep doing what your doing on here i do believe it is an encouragment to many to see someone who stands up for the truth. u just rock my socks. way to go girl keep up the good work