Another Gay Bashing in NYC

It's truly scary that this is happening today in our society. NYC, a place we thought to be gay friendly, no longer exists. Here's a friend of mine's last blog entry:

We still have a lot of work to do.
Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:58AM

Two punches to the face. Thrown against a car, denting its body. Told we should die of AIDS. Is this what you should expect walking down 9th Ave with a couple friends?

I've walked the same block a million times. The place I call "home" is only 2 blocks away. I consider this neighborhood to be made up of friends, neighbors and allies. And yet tonight, it became a threatening, unaccepting place.

Walking down this usual block, a friend turned when a lit cigarette butt was thrown at him. "Keep moving, faggot." We all stopped, shocked to hear these words in what is normally such an accepting, gay-friendly neighborhood, in New York, such an open-minded city.

We exchanged words, more and more heated, until he started to approach us, threatening violence. Before we knew it, he had thrown one friend against a car, denting it. The other took two punches to the face, cutting his lip before the bouncer at McCoy's came out and stopped him.

We called the police. They arrived -- 5 cops or so, from at least 2 cars. They talked to the guy who assaulted us. They asked us what happened. We recounted the story.

The cops -- the NYPD -- did NOTHING. They wouldn't even take the guy's information so we could file a claim later, or even run the plates of the car whose body was dented from him throwing my friend into it. "They're NJ plates, we can't do anything."

Being able to marry is one thing. But being able to walk down the street in peace, and to be able to see someone arrested who tries to disrupt that peace -- is a simple human right.

And yet, in New York State, in New York City -- The Greatest City In The World -- we are still not viewed as equal citizens.

I don't know about you... but I've had enough.

The time for equality is NOW. If what I've told you about tonight upsets you, or if you know people who are affected by this kind of discrimination, please STAND WITH US as we march in Washington D.C. in a national demonstration for EQUALITY FOR ALL.

Get more info at broadwayimpact.com or equalityacrossamerica.org/march

Every voice counts. Make yours heard.

It's Time

I just watched the premiere episode of The Biggest Loser and I have to say, there's something about the damn show that moves me. I dunno if it's the fact that I've grown up surrounded by overweight family and friends with real health issues because of eating habits. Now it's starting to happen to me, and I refuse to let it happen. I'm taking this opportunity to change my life. I don't know how I'm gonna do it, but before I turn 30, I'm gonna achieve a 36o degree when it comes to my health and physical appearance. I'm nowhere near where these contestants are, but I'm closer than I was last year, and possibly the year before that, eventually I would be there, unless I stop it. Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels. It's time.

Just a Splash of Gayberry

Yeah Yeah....it's been a week since I've written a blog, big fuckin' deal...LOL C'mon it's been my birthday week! and I'm gonna tell you about it, like it or not. Yesterday I turned 29. WTF. I'm almost 30!!!!!!!!! I have to admit, it's kind of a scary thought but at the same time I'm kinda looking forward to my 30's. I feel like I'm gonna have a lot of fun and my career will REALLY take off in my 30's. Enough about the future, let's focus on the past!...and present! So last night I went to Splash Bar (biggest Gay club in NYC) and my friend Emily McNamara was having a show there for Musical Mondays. Anyway she was doing her thaaaaang, we all are enjoying it, and she decides to call out for me and bring me on stage! And her and 200 gays sang Happy Birthday to me! I could've killed her! Nah, it was so much fun! Had a perfect birthday....except for the guy who decided that it was ok to slap my ass and just keep talking to his friend like nothing happened...oh and then his friend proceeded to "trip over my foot" conveniently, so gay 1 could talk to me. He wasn't my type, so I had minimal conversation and went back to MY gays. Ahhhh Good times!

A blog about Blogger, and why it sucks my left one.

A couple of days ago I created a rant inspired blog with Blogger. I decided to use my hotmail account, since I don't want any junk coming to my professional e-mail at Gmail. Well, this stupid website had other plans. Apparently you HAVE to have a Google based account to sign in to your account, but not to sign UP. That is just absurd I say! I can't update my blog now, obviously, forcing me to create a brand new one following the "high standards" Google. Now all 2 of my followers are left in the dark, having to subscribe to THIS blog instead. To them, my deepest apologies, to Google...my pants are down for ya, and to everyone reading this, new or old, friend or foe, gay or str8, cow or bull...Welcome to my fucked up world.

PS: Here are the previous two posts for your....enjoyment.

Blog#1: Friday Sept. 4, 2009:

I have no clue what I'm doing

Ok, here's the deal, my name is BERTO (well, my nick) and I'm a professional singer trying to make it in the entertainment biz. I'm an extremely tall Puerto Rican that doesn't play sports, but apparently can sing. So, that's what I do. I guess I decided to create this blog to express myself as I take that crazy journey to hopefully becoming REALLY successful at it. Wanna take a look in to the crazy world of entertainment? Well buckle up pumpkin, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

Blog #2: Saturday September 5, 2009

Another Saturday in New York

I fucking HATE Labor Day!!!!!! If you're celebrating WORK, shouldn't you be WORKING????? UGH!, obviously the US Government took advantage of the situation and decided: "No one should need to send post at ANY point that weekend. Let's close the Post Office to inconvenience people! BUA HAHAHA!". Well thanks for that, and FUCK YOU. As you can tell, I'm not in the best of moods today, since my life is a MESS. I know, all performers go through this shit like twice a week. Well, here's mine....suck it.