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  string(11086) "Do you, or someone you know feel that “all lives matter” is the perfect response to “Black Lives Matter”? Perhaps that person gets defensive when they hear phrases like “systemic racism” or these two words together,  “white privilege?” 

If any of these apply, bless your vanilla heart. It’s likely a case of Karen/Kevin Syndrome*. Don’t panic. Help is on your black mirrors. Just keep scrolling when you’re ready to awaken from the spell you’ve been kept under justifying a confederacy that lasted little more than four years.

Whether you’re black, white, a zoomer, boomer, woke, or sleepwalking, The Move is a column intended to help you beat the war against basic. Expect a heavy dose of anti-racist options, and more than a few reminders to wear a damn mask. Bc you CAN have a balanced diet of BLM, COVID-19, and aliens in 2020. Consume at your own risk.

!!Donations and Resources

Be one of those people who puts their wallet where their mouth is! Follow up on that Instagram share with a monetary donation or volunteer hours. Or if you, or someone you know, are a human or family in need, these organizations may be able to help. In no particular order:

Atlanta Solidarity Fund

Do you know someone who has been arrested while protesting in the metro area? The Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s purpose is to “support people in Atlanta who have been arrested for taking action against social injustice.” — ASF

The Action Network, a platform to help activists get organized on or offline, hosts Atlanta Solidarity Fund, where they also share current situations and jail updates, including this one: “UPDATE: We have enough funds to handle immediate bail needs. Further donations will go towards the long-term expenses of dealing with state repression. We expect this movement to be long-lasting, and people will need support even once they’re out of jail, dealing with drawn-out court cases, fees, etc. So we appreciate recurring donations to ensure we can have everyone’s backs down the road.”

To stay in the know go here. 



Homeless Black Trans Women

Jesse Pratt López, a Trans Latinx photographer, activist, and grassroots organizer, created the Homeless Black Trans Women Fund in December of 2019. Since the  GoFundMe went viral in May 2020, the account has reached nearly $2.5 million. 

According to Lopez, “The #HomelessBlackTransWomenFund began when I met a community of Black Trans women that were living on the street near me. I would come back everyday, and we soon became close and I assumed the role of Trans mother or “gay mom,” and would bring them food and whatever I could. But I soon realized I didn’t have the resources to really help them — and I knew that combating systemic racism and transphobia, chronic homelessness, addiction, and other issues my girls were facing — many other things — can’t be done overnight. I started this GoFundMe to help them with immediate needs, but now, it seems that the world has given us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only get the girls off the street, but to create sustainable, long-term housing solutions for the larger community of Black and brown Trans people in Atlanta.



“#HomelessBlackTransWomenFund is trying to do something big: sustainable housing and services for Black Trans Women who are homeless. It’s locally made and supported,” Lopez says.

Getting to know these womxn via Lopez’s photos and storytelling will have your Apple Pay screaming, “Hit pay!” for donations.

To contribute, click here

Jesse Pratt Lopez photography here

Fair Fight 

Y’all know that primary “election” last month was actually just a big ole pile of stank-ass voter suppression, right? Thank you to those who stood in the humidity and rain for hours to vote, refusing to give up your right to vote.

Two years ago, the founders of Fair Fight acknowledged, “Georgia’s 2018 elections shone a bright light on the issue with elections that were rife with mismanagement, irregularities, unbelievably long lines, and more, exposing both recent and also decades-long actions and inactions by the state to thwart the right to vote.” Unfortunately, that still applies in 2020, meaning Fair Fight needs more help, y’all.

Founded by Stacey Abrams, a leader in the fight against voter suppression and a bestselling erotic novelist, Fair Fight will keep you informed at fairfight.com. If God is real, She blessed us with Stacey Abrams.

Southern Fried Queer Pride

If you’ve read this column before, you know of Southern Fried Queer Pride’s almost monthly events. But what is SFPQ? They say it best: “Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a lack of space for Black and brown queer folks to build community, a lack of queer art, and in opposition of the established narrative of Southern queers. The South is home to the country’s largest population of LGBTQIQAP2+ individuals, yet we’re confined to a narrative of stigma, statistics, and struggle. SFQP fights that notion, and is aiding in uplifting an honest narrative of resilience, rich history, and vibrance.”

Rumor has it, SFQP is getting closer and closer to having their own space. Can you imagine the creativity that will serve full-on face melters in this future spot?! For this organization’s constant inspo, they’re on the top of the donation pot. Click here to donate.

Feed the Revolution

Two lifelong best friends, Jaide Mercado and Jake Hendrix, organized Feed the Revolution in June 2020 during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in and around Atlanta.

“While out protesting, we couldn’t help but notice that protestors need things — namely water, snacks, and medical supplies such as masks and hand sanitizer. Additionally, many homeless people were being displaced by the protests. So, we grabbed a shopping cart, a couple sandwiches and some water bottles, and took to the streets,” Feed the Revolution notes proudly.

Currently, the website says they have capped the volunteer sign-ups, however, supplies and donations are always helpful. Going to guess they’ll need a lot of volunteers at the polls in November. 

For the 411 on Feed The Revolution, click here or call 470.499.0776

Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund

“We fund Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color that have endured hardship during the COVID19 pandemic.”

Plus, The Move gets down with their policies and beliefs like, “We are grounded in a pro-Black, anti-white supremacist, anti-capitalist, black feminist politic, and utilize an intersectional analysis of oppression. One of the ways this shows up is that we are only distributing funds to BIPOC communities, with special attention paid to gender/sexuality/class/immigration status.”

Another thing that sticks out with this organization, utilizing wealth redistribution, described as, “a framework where those with generational privilege and access to resources are encouraged to feed into communities and individuals historically disenfranchised to build long-term equity in those communities.” Seems like a no-brainer, y’all.

And they know COVID-19 is far from a plague in the past. Don’t be the restaurant that doesn’t require staff to wear masks, Kevin. To get involved, visit atlantamutualaid.org.

The Tender Foundation

Did you know a whopping 38 percent of single moms in Atlanta live below the poverty line? The Tender Foundation helps these mamas with immediate financial support, as well as providing tools for the long-term health and wellness of their families. “We believe a little tender loving care can go a long way in changing the lives of our mamas and their children,” founders of the foundation state.

“We don’t stop at addressing the monetary crises our mamas face either — we also guide them to long-term resources and equip them with a network of support to aid them in their journey to self-sufficiency.”

If you’re unable to throw cash around, consider donating diapers, wipes, formula, car seats, or clothing for these mamas and kiddos in need. If you are a mama in need, click here.

For donations and general info on The Tender Foundation, go here.

!!Listening

Archive Atlanta

The latest episode is set in 1880, when Atlanta was a city of just 40,000 people, “15 years out of the Civil War, and full force into Henry Grady’s “New South,” and the coming International Cotton Exhibit in 1881 was expected to bring 200k folx to town. To quote the Atlanta Constitution, “no city in the South has ever before had such an opportunity to enlarge its business connections, display its advantages, and add to its reputation.”

Victoria Lemos is your host. Born in NYC to parents that immigrated from Spain, Lemos became a volunteer at Atlanta Preservation Center as a walking-tour guide. To listen for free and support Archive Atlanta, visit here.

The 1619 Project

Did you know slavery in the United States began with just 20 Black individuals stolen from Africa, a number that grew to more than 500,000 in just over a year? This New York Times podcast series debuted in 2019 to mark the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. They don’t sugarcoat it. There’s really no other way to describe this collection other than heavy-hearted. It should prob be mandated listening in schools. I wish I’d learned the truth instead of being brainwashed, through history being whitewashed.

Reading

Following George Floyd’s death, and for the first time in history, the New York Times top 10 bestsellers were all titles about race relations. Although several of the top titles are sold out, audio books never dry up, so no excuses. Plus, with the audiobook you can keep doing your crafts, Karen.

White Fragility

White people are the worst when it comes to talking about race. If you are white and deny that, White Fragility is the perfect read for you! Robin DiAngelo, a white American academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies, explains how squirmy white folx get when confronted with the topic of race. 

“White fragility has had a profound impact on the white working class’s resentment toward people of color. The resentment is clearly misdirected, given that the people who control the economy and who have managed to concentrate more wealth into fewer (white) hands than ever before in human history are the white elite.” (White Fragility, p. 60) Join me in the awakening, white folx, if you haven’t already been woke.

XXX

*For extreme case studies on Karen Syndrome visit Karens.Gone.Wild.

PSQ: Why are police officers allowed to express their political views publicly? If a police officer publicly participates in sharing political opinions, (i/e via Facebook posts), how would the general public assume that officers will protect and serve all equally? Just loud thoughts that keep this writer up at night. xxoo. —CL—"
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If any of these apply, bless your vanilla heart. It’s likely a case of [https://www.instagram.com/karens.gone.wild/|Karen/Kevin Syndrome]*. Don’t panic. Help is on your black mirrors. Just keep scrolling when you’re ready to awaken from the spell you’ve been kept under justifying a confederacy that lasted little more than four years.

Whether you’re black, white, a zoomer, boomer, woke, or sleepwalking, ''The Move'' is a column intended to help you beat the war against basic. Expect a heavy dose of anti-racist options, and more than a few reminders to wear a damn mask. Bc you CAN have a balanced diet of BLM, COVID-19, and aliens in 2020. Consume at your own risk.

!!Donations and Resources

Be one of those people who puts their wallet where their mouth is! Follow up on that Instagram share with a monetary donation or volunteer hours. Or if you, or someone you know, are a human or family in need, these organizations may be able to help. In no particular order:

__[https://actionnetwork.org/groups/atlanta-solidarity-fund|Atlanta Solidarity Fund]__

Do you know someone who has been arrested while protesting in the metro area? The Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s purpose is to “support people in Atlanta who have been arrested for taking action against social injustice.” — ASF

The Action Network, a platform to help activists get organized on or offline, hosts Atlanta Solidarity Fund, where they also share current situations and jail updates, including this one: “UPDATE: We have enough funds to handle immediate bail needs. Further donations will go towards the long-term expenses of dealing with state repression. We expect this movement to be long-lasting, and people will need support even once they’re out of jail, dealing with drawn-out court cases, fees, etc. So we appreciate recurring donations to ensure we can have everyone’s backs down the road.”

To stay in the know go ''[https://actionnetwork.org/groups/atlanta-solidarity-fund|here].'' 



__[https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund|Homeless Black Trans Women]__

[https://linktr.ee/jprattlopez.photos|Jesse Pratt López], a Trans Latinx photographer, activist, and grassroots organizer, created the [https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund|Homeless Black Trans Women Fund] in December of 2019. Since the  GoFundMe went viral in May 2020, the account has reached nearly $2.5 million. 

According to Lopez, “The #HomelessBlackTransWomenFund began when I met a community of Black Trans women that were living on the street near me. I would come back everyday, and we soon became close and I assumed the role of Trans mother or “gay mom,” and would bring them food and whatever I could. But I soon realized I didn’t have the resources to really help them — and I knew that combating systemic racism and transphobia, chronic homelessness, addiction, and other issues my girls were facing — many other things — can’t be done overnight. I started this GoFundMe to help them with immediate needs, but now, it seems that the world has given us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only get the girls off the street, but to create sustainable, long-term housing solutions for the larger community of Black and brown Trans people in Atlanta.

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“#HomelessBlackTransWomenFund is trying to do something big: sustainable housing and services for Black Trans Women who are homeless. It’s locally made and supported,” Lopez says.

Getting to know these womxn via Lopez’s photos and storytelling will have your Apple Pay screaming, “Hit pay!” for donations.

To contribute, click ''[https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund|here]''

Jesse Pratt Lopez photography ''[https://www.jprattlopez.photos|here]''

__[https://fairfight.com/|Fair Fight]__ 

Y’all know that primary “election” last month was actually just a big ole pile of stank-ass voter suppression, right? Thank you to those who stood in the humidity and rain for hours to vote, refusing to give up your right to vote.

Two years ago, the founders of Fair Fight acknowledged, “Georgia’s 2018 elections shone a bright light on the issue with elections that were rife with mismanagement, irregularities, unbelievably long lines, and more, exposing both recent and also decades-long actions and inactions by the state to thwart the right to vote.” Unfortunately, that still applies in 2020, meaning Fair Fight needs more help, y’all.

Founded by [https://staceyabrams.com/|Stacey Abrams], a leader in the fight against voter suppression and a bestselling erotic novelist, Fair Fight will keep you informed at ''fairfight.com''. If God is real, She blessed us with Stacey Abrams.

__[http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/|Southern Fried Queer Pride]__

If you’ve read this column before, you know of Southern Fried Queer Pride’s almost monthly events. But what is SFPQ? They say it best: “Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a lack of space for Black and brown queer folks to build community, a lack of queer art, and in opposition of the established narrative of Southern queers. The South is home to the country’s largest population of LGBTQIQAP2+ individuals, yet we’re confined to a narrative of stigma, statistics, and struggle. SFQP fights that notion, and is aiding in uplifting an honest narrative of resilience, rich history, and vibrance.”

Rumor has it, SFQP is getting closer and closer to having their own space. Can you imagine the creativity that will serve full-on face melters in this future spot?! For this organization’s constant inspo, they’re on the top of the donation pot. ''[http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/donate|Click here to donate.]''

__[https://linktr.ee/FeedTheRevolution|Feed the Revolution]__

Two lifelong best friends, Jaide Mercado and Jake Hendrix, organized Feed the Revolution in June 2020 during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in and around Atlanta.

“While out protesting, we couldn’t help but notice that protestors need things — namely water, snacks, and medical supplies such as masks and hand sanitizer. Additionally, many homeless people were being displaced by the protests. So, we grabbed a shopping cart, a couple sandwiches and some water bottles, and took to the streets,” Feed the Revolution notes proudly.

Currently, the website says they have capped the volunteer sign-ups, however, supplies and donations are always helpful. Going to guess they’ll need a lot of volunteers at the polls in November. 

For the 411 on Feed The Revolution, ''[https://linktr.ee/FeedTheRevolution|click here] or call 470.499.0776''

__[https://www.atlantamutualaid.org/|Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund]__

“We fund Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color that have endured hardship during the COVID19 pandemic.”

Plus, The Move gets down with their policies and beliefs like, “We are grounded in a pro-Black, anti-white supremacist, anti-capitalist, black feminist politic, and utilize an intersectional analysis of oppression. One of the ways this shows up is that we are only distributing funds to BIPOC communities, with special attention paid to gender/sexuality/class/immigration status.”

Another thing that sticks out with this organization, utilizing wealth redistribution, described as, “a framework where those with generational privilege and access to resources are encouraged to feed into communities and individuals historically disenfranchised to build long-term equity in those communities.” Seems like a no-brainer, y’all.

And they know COVID-19 is far from a plague in the past. Don’t be the restaurant that doesn’t require staff to wear masks, ''Kevin''. To get involved, visit ''[https://www.atlantamutualaid.org/|atlantamutualaid.org]''.

__[https://www.thetenderfoundation.com/|The Tender Foundation]__

Did you know a whopping 38 percent of single moms in Atlanta live below the poverty line? The Tender Foundation helps these mamas with immediate financial support, as well as providing tools for the long-term health and wellness of their families. “We believe a little tender loving care can go a long way in changing the lives of our mamas and their children,” founders of the foundation state.

“We don’t stop at addressing the monetary crises our mamas face either — we also guide them to long-term resources and equip them with a network of support to aid them in their journey to self-sufficiency.”

If you’re unable to throw cash around, consider donating diapers, wipes, formula, car seats, or clothing for these mamas and kiddos in need. If you are a mama in need, click [https://www.thetenderfoundation.com/get-help|here].

For donations and general info on The Tender Foundation, go ''[https://www.thetenderfoundation.com/|here].''

!!Listening

__[https://www.archiveatlantapodcast.com/|Archive Atlanta]__

The latest episode is set in 1880, when Atlanta was a city of just 40,000 people, “15 years out of the Civil War, and full force into Henry Grady’s “New South,” and the coming International Cotton Exhibit in 1881 was expected to bring 200k folx to town. To quote the ''Atlanta Constitution'', “no city in the South has ever before had such an opportunity to enlarge its business connections, display its advantages, and add to its reputation.”

Victoria Lemos is your host. Born in NYC to parents that immigrated from Spain, Lemos became a volunteer at Atlanta Preservation Center as a walking-tour guide. To listen for free and support Archive Atlanta, visit ''[https://ArchiveAtlantaPodcast.com|here].''

[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html|__The 1619 Project__]

Did you know slavery in the United States began with just 20 Black individuals stolen from Africa, a number that grew to more than 500,000 in just over a year? This ''New York Times'' podcast series debuted in 2019 to mark the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. They don’t sugarcoat it. There’s really no other way to describe this collection other than heavy-hearted. It should prob be mandated listening in schools. I wish I’d learned the truth instead of being brainwashed, through history being whitewashed.

__Reading__

Following George Floyd’s death, and for the first time in history, the ''New York Times'' top 10 bestsellers were all titles about race relations. Although several of the top titles are sold out, audio books never dry up, so no excuses. Plus, with the audiobook you can keep doing your crafts, ''Karen''.

[https://robindiangelo.com/publications/|__''White Fragility''__]

White people are the worst when it comes to talking about race. If you are white and deny that, [https://robindiangelo.com/publications/|''White Fragility''] is the perfect read for you! [https://robindiangelo.com/publications/|Robin DiAngelo], a white American academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies, explains how squirmy white folx get when confronted with the topic of race. 

“White fragility has had a profound impact on the white working class’s resentment toward people of color. The resentment is clearly misdirected, given that the people who control the economy and who have managed to concentrate more wealth into fewer (white) hands than ever before in human history are the white elite.” (''White Fragility'', p. 60) Join me in the awakening, white folx, if you haven’t already been woke.

__XXX__

*For extreme case studies on ''Karen Syndrome'' visit ''[https://www.instagram.com/karens.gone.wild/|Karens.Gone.Wild].''

__PSQ:__ Why are police officers allowed to express their political views publicly? If a police officer publicly participates in sharing political opinions, (i/e via Facebook posts), how would the general public assume that officers will protect and serve all equally? Just loud thoughts that keep this writer up at night. xxoo. __—CL—__"
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If any of these apply, bless your vanilla heart. It’s likely a case of Karen/Kevin Syndrome*. Don’t panic. Help is on your black mirrors. Just keep scrolling when you’re ready to awaken from the spell you’ve been kept under justifying a confederacy that lasted little more than four years.

Whether you’re black, white, a zoomer, boomer, woke, or sleepwalking, The Move is a column intended to help you beat the war against basic. Expect a heavy dose of anti-racist options, and more than a few reminders to wear a damn mask. Bc you CAN have a balanced diet of BLM, COVID-19, and aliens in 2020. Consume at your own risk.

!!Donations and Resources

Be one of those people who puts their wallet where their mouth is! Follow up on that Instagram share with a monetary donation or volunteer hours. Or if you, or someone you know, are a human or family in need, these organizations may be able to help. In no particular order:

Atlanta Solidarity Fund

Do you know someone who has been arrested while protesting in the metro area? The Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s purpose is to “support people in Atlanta who have been arrested for taking action against social injustice.” — ASF

The Action Network, a platform to help activists get organized on or offline, hosts Atlanta Solidarity Fund, where they also share current situations and jail updates, including this one: “UPDATE: We have enough funds to handle immediate bail needs. Further donations will go towards the long-term expenses of dealing with state repression. We expect this movement to be long-lasting, and people will need support even once they’re out of jail, dealing with drawn-out court cases, fees, etc. So we appreciate recurring donations to ensure we can have everyone’s backs down the road.”

To stay in the know go here. 



Homeless Black Trans Women

Jesse Pratt López, a Trans Latinx photographer, activist, and grassroots organizer, created the Homeless Black Trans Women Fund in December of 2019. Since the  GoFundMe went viral in May 2020, the account has reached nearly $2.5 million. 

According to Lopez, “The #HomelessBlackTransWomenFund began when I met a community of Black Trans women that were living on the street near me. I would come back everyday, and we soon became close and I assumed the role of Trans mother or “gay mom,” and would bring them food and whatever I could. But I soon realized I didn’t have the resources to really help them — and I knew that combating systemic racism and transphobia, chronic homelessness, addiction, and other issues my girls were facing — many other things — can’t be done overnight. I started this GoFundMe to help them with immediate needs, but now, it seems that the world has given us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only get the girls off the street, but to create sustainable, long-term housing solutions for the larger community of Black and brown Trans people in Atlanta.



“#HomelessBlackTransWomenFund is trying to do something big: sustainable housing and services for Black Trans Women who are homeless. It’s locally made and supported,” Lopez says.

Getting to know these womxn via Lopez’s photos and storytelling will have your Apple Pay screaming, “Hit pay!” for donations.

To contribute, click here

Jesse Pratt Lopez photography here

Fair Fight 

Y’all know that primary “election” last month was actually just a big ole pile of stank-ass voter suppression, right? Thank you to those who stood in the humidity and rain for hours to vote, refusing to give up your right to vote.

Two years ago, the founders of Fair Fight acknowledged, “Georgia’s 2018 elections shone a bright light on the issue with elections that were rife with mismanagement, irregularities, unbelievably long lines, and more, exposing both recent and also decades-long actions and inactions by the state to thwart the right to vote.” Unfortunately, that still applies in 2020, meaning Fair Fight needs more help, y’all.

Founded by Stacey Abrams, a leader in the fight against voter suppression and a bestselling erotic novelist, Fair Fight will keep you informed at fairfight.com. If God is real, She blessed us with Stacey Abrams.

Southern Fried Queer Pride

If you’ve read this column before, you know of Southern Fried Queer Pride’s almost monthly events. But what is SFPQ? They say it best: “Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a lack of space for Black and brown queer folks to build community, a lack of queer art, and in opposition of the established narrative of Southern queers. The South is home to the country’s largest population of LGBTQIQAP2+ individuals, yet we’re confined to a narrative of stigma, statistics, and struggle. SFQP fights that notion, and is aiding in uplifting an honest narrative of resilience, rich history, and vibrance.”

Rumor has it, SFQP is getting closer and closer to having their own space. Can you imagine the creativity that will serve full-on face melters in this future spot?! For this organization’s constant inspo, they’re on the top of the donation pot. Click here to donate.

Feed the Revolution

Two lifelong best friends, Jaide Mercado and Jake Hendrix, organized Feed the Revolution in June 2020 during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in and around Atlanta.

“While out protesting, we couldn’t help but notice that protestors need things — namely water, snacks, and medical supplies such as masks and hand sanitizer. Additionally, many homeless people were being displaced by the protests. So, we grabbed a shopping cart, a couple sandwiches and some water bottles, and took to the streets,” Feed the Revolution notes proudly.

Currently, the website says they have capped the volunteer sign-ups, however, supplies and donations are always helpful. Going to guess they’ll need a lot of volunteers at the polls in November. 

For the 411 on Feed The Revolution, click here or call 470.499.0776

Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund

“We fund Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color that have endured hardship during the COVID19 pandemic.”

Plus, The Move gets down with their policies and beliefs like, “We are grounded in a pro-Black, anti-white supremacist, anti-capitalist, black feminist politic, and utilize an intersectional analysis of oppression. One of the ways this shows up is that we are only distributing funds to BIPOC communities, with special attention paid to gender/sexuality/class/immigration status.”

Another thing that sticks out with this organization, utilizing wealth redistribution, described as, “a framework where those with generational privilege and access to resources are encouraged to feed into communities and individuals historically disenfranchised to build long-term equity in those communities.” Seems like a no-brainer, y’all.

And they know COVID-19 is far from a plague in the past. Don’t be the restaurant that doesn’t require staff to wear masks, Kevin. To get involved, visit atlantamutualaid.org.

The Tender Foundation

Did you know a whopping 38 percent of single moms in Atlanta live below the poverty line? The Tender Foundation helps these mamas with immediate financial support, as well as providing tools for the long-term health and wellness of their families. “We believe a little tender loving care can go a long way in changing the lives of our mamas and their children,” founders of the foundation state.

“We don’t stop at addressing the monetary crises our mamas face either — we also guide them to long-term resources and equip them with a network of support to aid them in their journey to self-sufficiency.”

If you’re unable to throw cash around, consider donating diapers, wipes, formula, car seats, or clothing for these mamas and kiddos in need. If you are a mama in need, click here.

For donations and general info on The Tender Foundation, go here.

!!Listening

Archive Atlanta

The latest episode is set in 1880, when Atlanta was a city of just 40,000 people, “15 years out of the Civil War, and full force into Henry Grady’s “New South,” and the coming International Cotton Exhibit in 1881 was expected to bring 200k folx to town. To quote the Atlanta Constitution, “no city in the South has ever before had such an opportunity to enlarge its business connections, display its advantages, and add to its reputation.”

Victoria Lemos is your host. Born in NYC to parents that immigrated from Spain, Lemos became a volunteer at Atlanta Preservation Center as a walking-tour guide. To listen for free and support Archive Atlanta, visit here.

The 1619 Project

Did you know slavery in the United States began with just 20 Black individuals stolen from Africa, a number that grew to more than 500,000 in just over a year? This New York Times podcast series debuted in 2019 to mark the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. They don’t sugarcoat it. There’s really no other way to describe this collection other than heavy-hearted. It should prob be mandated listening in schools. I wish I’d learned the truth instead of being brainwashed, through history being whitewashed.

Reading

Following George Floyd’s death, and for the first time in history, the New York Times top 10 bestsellers were all titles about race relations. Although several of the top titles are sold out, audio books never dry up, so no excuses. Plus, with the audiobook you can keep doing your crafts, Karen.

White Fragility

White people are the worst when it comes to talking about race. If you are white and deny that, White Fragility is the perfect read for you! Robin DiAngelo, a white American academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies, explains how squirmy white folx get when confronted with the topic of race. 

“White fragility has had a profound impact on the white working class’s resentment toward people of color. The resentment is clearly misdirected, given that the people who control the economy and who have managed to concentrate more wealth into fewer (white) hands than ever before in human history are the white elite.” (White Fragility, p. 60) Join me in the awakening, white folx, if you haven’t already been woke.

XXX

*For extreme case studies on Karen Syndrome visit Karens.Gone.Wild.

PSQ: Why are police officers allowed to express their political views publicly? If a police officer publicly participates in sharing political opinions, (i/e via Facebook posts), how would the general public assume that officers will protect and serve all equally? Just loud thoughts that keep this writer up at night. xxoo. —CL—    Illustration: Carmelle Kendall @carmelle.creates RAYSHARD BROOKS: ‘A lot of things caused me to be behind, but I’m trying. I’m not the type of person to give up. And I will keep going until I make it to where I want to be.’  0,0,10    blacklivesmatter themove                             THE MOVE: Plan Accordingly - July 2020 "
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Didn’t you hear? COVID-19 vanished! Everything is back to normal and Georgia is “open for biz!” Screech. Reality check: COVID-19 didn’t disappear. Below is what’s coming up in the virtual world of disco, art, and underground in ATL.

A pandemic won’t stop national Pride. Atlanta’s most sensational queers prep for festivals, performances, and artist markets on the World Wide Web, mostly social media. Check out Atlanta-based influencer Rigel Gemini’s “Quarantine Playlist” collab with Atlanta Pride on Spotify! No doubt featuring Rigel’s new single “I Can't.” The vid to go with “I Can’t” is adorbs and stars Ru Paul’s Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards and Creative Loafing 2020 Lust Lister, Brande Elise!

More on music. The Move is listening to a lot of the Pure Moods ’90s tracks, Atlanta favs Lunar Vacation, Material Girls, Lady and Clementine’s Fantastic Party, and Nikki and the Phantom Callers.

Take a stroll back to the turn of the century and watch the Pure Moods commercial. Millennials will remember like it was yesterday. Prep the pitcher bc it’s still ok to drink alone at home without judgment. Oh, and stay sanitary distant, Bithkitz, bc she’s tired of wasting all the vodka on our hands.

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS P Groove’s Brock Butler cover sets

Unable to tour, yet thriving at home. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Perpetual Groove’s guitarist and lead vocalist Brock Butler covers his fav songs digitally on Busking Down the House. As of mid-May, Butler was up to 190 songs, with zero repeats.

“While I certainly miss the rock shows proper, there is always opportunity to push and be creative with new mediums. Taking time to learn some new covers I’ve always wanted to play and try my hand at pgroove songs that don’t necessarily scream to exist in the solo acoustic realm.”  — Brock Butler

The Busking Down the House Facebook page was born March 13, 2020, to support the music community with performances and virtual tip jars. A whopping 32K members have joined. ”Our goals are to continue to support our artists and crews while continuing to bring you music.” — Busking Down the House.

Full Moon Yoga with Prince & Sade!

My friend and Sacred Thread Yoga owner, Annelise Leal, brings 90-minute gatherings honoring the moons, right to your living room! In June, Prince is the theme under the Strawberry Moon. In July, y’all!, it’ll be a Sade evening honoring the Thunder Moon. Don’t you just love being all privately spiritual and shit right from your home mat — or couch?

P.S. Congrats are in order for our yogi host. Annelise birthed her first child, Khya, at the beginning of the COVID-19 shut downs, at their home in East Atlanta Village! All are well and snuggly looking. I vote to let Khya stay up to honor the moons with us. xxoo. Zoom, $30

Drink & Doodle, June 10 & June 24

ABV Gallery is killing it with the 2020 version of their popular Drink and Doodle event series. Typically, the kewl kidz gather monthly at ABV in Studioplex on the Eastside BeltLine to hang out and watch artists doodle. Anyone in the room can bid on the doodles once completed. Naturally, this gathering has moved online.

A perk of the shutdowns? Drink and Doodle is now twice a month with one night being international. The quarantine company I keep likes to throw the show up on a projector. Add speakers, bc music is fresh. Great if you’re over watching old concerts or subpar Netflix stand-ups. The art is typically affordable, so just bid already!

Grateful Dating — for serious, single Deadheads only!

Are you into composting, brushing with Tom’s, and dancing in the street? Did your 2020 show dosage include 420 Fest, Jerry Day, Phish at Piedmont Park, and perhaps a little Panic? Are you single and looking for someone to turn on your love light? Facebook recommends Grateful Dating — a group for Deadhead singles to swap feelings, and probs granola recipes. There are two passwords before you can cross the bridge into a chat group full of some og woke white folk, AKA hippies. The first, a lyrical trivia question:

“What color was the sky when the sun was blue?” Seriously, this is a Deadhead group. This is a must-answer question.

Hint: The answer lives on the 1974 Grateful Dead album From the Mars Hotel.

Now, The Move isn’t looking for love bc she’s already cookin’ with one sexy noodler, but should you qualify for Grateful Dating, here is what internet hippies will not tolerate: trolling, catfishing, politics, selling, and absolutely zero Jerry vs. Trey, Phish vs. Dead, Jerry vs. John, or cover band baiting. https://www.facebook.com/groups/353011275140619

Dance Party @ Nonsense, Saturday June 13

Keep checking Nonsense ATL for Zoom dance parties. Danceable versions of all your pop stars! Like, literally all of them. Seriously, Karen. Other than dancing, DIY lewks are always encouraged.

“Grab some toilet paper rolls, bath towels, cardboard boxes, macaroni, whatever and show us what you’ve got.” — Nonsense ATL

Where else can you carb and cardio at the same time? Macaroni tube top, here she comes! https://www.nonsenseatl.com/

The Buffy Hour: Once More, With Distancing, Saturday June 6

”She irons her jeans. She’s evil.” — Buffy

How is she hunty?? She’ll be “five by five” once she gets to THE BUFFY HOUR on Wussy Mag’s twitch.tv. Quarantine hasn’t stopped Wussy Mag from giving the queer community stage time. Here’s the tea ... queer comedy, music, drag, and spoken word all about Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

”We will be dissecting all 7 seasons of this cult favorite, including the highs and lows, heartbreaks and big bads.” — Wussy Mag

Hosted by Powell Mansfield and Brigitte Bidet with special guests Tom Lenk and Jack Plotnick from Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Buffering the Vampire Slayer Podcast and Slayerfest 98 Podcast; and the Scooby Gang, including Dax Exclamationpoint, Hayley Ellman, Ian Aber, Joleen Lunzer, Julian Modugno, Kia Comedy, Olive Lynch, Maureen SanDiego, and Stella-Pearl Fontaine. Showtime is 9 p.m. EST at twitch.tv/wussymag

“Just cause you’re at home, doesn’t mean you can’t turn a lewk. We encourage your best ’90s fashions, pajama vampwear, Willow sweaters, and Magic Box loungewear. Break out the band candy, host a virtual watch party, and tune in!”

Suggested donation: $10 to PayPal — info at wussymag.com — to be split among performers.

Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 Online Pop-Up Fest, June 26-27

The Move is tickled to announce Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 is on(line)! Night one comes spicy with “HAWT SAUCE,” an online dance party. Day 2 will be workshops, an artist market, and a SWEET TEA queer variety show!

Last year, we learned basic cooking skills, DIY pad making, and thrifted our tootsies off. Stay tuned to SFQP’s website for more details on 2020’s virtual offerings.

Loser: Videos from the Alternative Era, Sundays

Missing Mary’s music video catalog? Samez. Chill out on Sunday nights with videos from the postmodern era of MTV’s “120 Minutes.” Google it, kids, but erase your history! twitch.tv/marysatlantahttps://www.twitch.tv/marysatlanta 10 p.m. —CL—"
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Didn’t you hear? COVID-19 vanished! Everything is back to normal and Georgia is “open for biz!” ''Screech''. Reality check: COVID-19 didn’t disappear. Below is what’s coming up in the virtual world of disco, art, and underground in ATL.

A pandemic won’t stop national Pride. Atlanta’s most sensational queers prep for festivals, performances, and artist markets on the World Wide Web, mostly social media. Check out Atlanta-based influencer [https://www.instagram.com/rigelgemini/|Rigel Gemini]’s “[https://www.rigelgemini.com/home/2020/5/16/queer-atlanta-pride-quarantine-playlist-collaboration|Quarantine Playlist]” collab with [https://www.atlantapride.org/|Atlanta Pride] on Spotify! No doubt featuring Rigel’s new single “[https://vimeo.com/425468788|I Can't].” The vid to go with “I Can’t” is adorbs and stars Ru Paul’s Drag Race legend [https://www.instagram.com/alyssaedwards_1/|Alyssa Edwards] and [https://creativeloafing.com/content-468133-lust-list-2020|''Creative Loafing'' 2020 Lust List]er, [https://creativeloafing.com/content-468201-lust-list-2020---brande-elise-2|Brande Elise]!

More on music. ''The Move'' is listening to a lot of the ''Pure Moods'' ’90s tracks, Atlanta favs [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EEefVBNBS3ckwouEl62oB?si=kNL_EJ52SOmtlnTK3lkwlw|Lunar Vacation], [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jLJyfmRDaHz1GxKeWLGV7?si=7h7POvkfR8uCXKW6lY-Agw|Material Girls], [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tfubaAxPeFfufD2GK6o08?si=z1AGP7veSJuJWMi1aWk_zQ|Lady and Clementine’s Fantastic Party], and [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S5MhG7ZvwNklFrfFPJUNz?si=LNcaUM0uQVu2ri7evzHEBw|Nikki and the Phantom Callers.]

Take a stroll back to the turn of the century and watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZJSjrox_2s|Pure Moods commercial]. Millennials will remember like it was yesterday. Prep the pitcher bc it’s still ok to drink alone at home without judgment. Oh, and stay sanitary distant, Bithkitz, bc she’s tired of wasting all the vodka on our hands.

__WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS P Groove’s Brock Butler cover sets__

Unable to tour, yet thriving at home. Every Wednesday and Sunday, [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Y5Qltdor4sw3O8NnFw5pO?si=5LgyHlV1TpS9yFPl6v6Qkw|Perpetual Groove]’s guitarist and lead vocalist Brock Butler covers his fav songs digitally on [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494442920731779/?ref=share|Busking Down the House]. As of mid-May, Butler was up to 190 songs, with zero repeats.

''“While I certainly miss the rock shows proper, there is always opportunity to push and be creative with new mediums. Taking time to learn some new covers I’ve always wanted to play and try my hand at pgroove songs that don’t necessarily scream to exist in the solo acoustic realm.” '' — Brock Butler

The [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494442920731779/?ref=share|Busking Down the House] Facebook page was born March 13, 2020, to support the music community with performances and virtual tip jars. A whopping 32K members have joined. ''”Our goals are to continue to support our artists and crews while continuing to bring you music.”'' — Busking Down the House.

__[https://www.sacredathome.com/bookings-checkout/prince-the-full-moon-experience|Full Moon Yoga] with Prince & Sade!__

My friend and [https://www.sacredthreadyoga.com/|Sacred Thread Yoga] owner, Annelise Leal, brings 90-minute gatherings honoring the moons, right to your living room! In June, Prince is the theme under the Strawberry Moon. In July, y’all!, it’ll be a Sade evening honoring the Thunder Moon. Don’t you just love being all privately spiritual and shit right from your home mat — or couch?

P.S. Congrats are in order for our yogi host. Annelise birthed her first child, Khya, at the beginning of the COVID-19 shut downs, at their home in East Atlanta Village! All are well and snuggly looking. I vote to let Khya stay up to honor the moons with us. xxoo. ''Zoom, $30''

__[https://www.abvatl.com/exhibitions|Drink & Doodle], June 10 & June 24__

[https://www.abvatl.com/|ABV Gallery] is killing it with the 2020 version of their popular Drink and Doodle event series. Typically, the kewl kidz gather monthly at ABV in Studioplex on the Eastside BeltLine to hang out and watch artists doodle. Anyone in the room can bid on the doodles once completed. Naturally, this gathering has moved online.

A perk of the shutdowns? Drink and Doodle is now twice a month with one night being international. The quarantine company I keep likes to throw the show up on a projector. Add speakers, bc music is fresh. Great if you’re over watching old concerts or subpar Netflix stand-ups. The art is typically affordable, so just bid already!

__[https://www.facebook.com/groups/353011275140619|Grateful Dating] — for serious, single Deadheads only!__

Are you into composting, brushing with Tom’s, and dancing in the street? Did your 2020 show dosage include 420 Fest, Jerry Day, Phish at Piedmont Park, and perhaps a little Panic? Are you single and looking for someone to turn on your love light? Facebook recommends Grateful Dating — a group for Deadhead singles to swap feelings, and probs granola recipes. There are two passwords before you can cross the bridge into a chat group full of some og woke white folk, AKA hippies. The first, a lyrical trivia question:

“What color was the sky when the sun was blue?” Seriously, this ''is'' a Deadhead group. This is a must-answer question.

''Hint:'' The answer lives on the 1974 Grateful Dead album ''From the Mars Hotel''.

Now, ''The Move'' isn’t looking for love bc she’s already cookin’ with one sexy noodler, but should you qualify for Grateful Dating, here is what internet hippies will not tolerate: trolling, catfishing, politics, selling, and absolutely zero Jerry vs. Trey, Phish vs. Dead, Jerry vs. John, or cover band baiting. https://www.facebook.com/groups/353011275140619

__Dance Party @ [https://www.nonsenseatl.com/|Nonsense], Saturday June 13__

Keep checking Nonsense ATL for Zoom dance parties. Danceable versions of all your pop stars! Like, literally all of them. Seriously, Karen. Other than dancing, DIY lewks are always encouraged.

''“Grab some toilet paper rolls, bath towels, cardboard boxes, macaroni, whatever and show us what you’ve got.”'' — Nonsense ATL

Where else can you carb and cardio at the same time? Macaroni tube top, here she comes! https://www.nonsenseatl.com/

__[https://www.facebook.com/events/2670266476525608/|The Buffy Hour: Once More, With Distancing], Saturday June 6__

''”She irons her jeans. She’s evil.''” — Buffy

How is she hunty?? She’ll be “five by five” once she gets to THE BUFFY HOUR on Wussy Mag’s twitch.tv. Quarantine hasn’t stopped [https://www.wussymag.com/|Wussy Mag] from giving the queer community stage time. Here’s the tea ... queer comedy, music, drag, and spoken word all about Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

''”We will be dissecting all 7 seasons of this cult favorite, including the highs and lows, heartbreaks and big bads.”'' — Wussy Mag

Hosted by [https://www.instagram.com/powellmansfield/|Powell Mansfield] and [https://www.instagram.com/brigittebidet/|Brigitte Bidet] with special guests [https://www.instagram.com/tommylenk/|Tom Lenk] and [https://www.instagram.com/jackplotnick/|Jack Plotnick] from ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''; [https://www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com/about|Buffering the Vampire Slayer Podcast] and [https://www.instagram.com/slayerfestx98/|Slayerfest 98 Podcast]; and the Scooby Gang, including [https://www.instagram.com/daxclamation/|Dax Exclamationpoint], Hayley Ellman, Ian Aber, Joleen Lunzer, Julian Modugno, Kia Comedy, Olive Lynch, Maureen SanDiego, and Stella-Pearl Fontaine. Showtime is 9 p.m. EST at ''twitch.tv/wussymag''

''“Just cause you’re at home, doesn’t mean you can’t turn a lewk. We encourage your best ’90s fashions, pajama vampwear, Willow sweaters, and Magic Box loungewear. Break out the band candy, host a virtual watch party, and tune in!”''

Suggested donation: $10 to PayPal — info@wussymag.com — to be split among performers.

__[http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/upcoming-events|Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 Online Pop-Up Fest, June 26-27]__

The Move is tickled to announce Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 is on''(line)''! Night one comes spicy with “[http://IwAR1LD5SVwByS8MjN_v6J89R1xVVxrAPEi8RzHirEvwZVrKD5iHKSMrnz2q8|HAWT SAUCE],” an online dance party. Day 2 will be workshops, an artist market, and a SWEET TEA queer variety show!

Last year, we learned basic cooking skills, DIY pad making, and thrifted our tootsies off. Stay tuned to SFQP’s website for more details on 2020’s virtual offerings.

__[https://www.facebook.com/events/236503054234302/|Loser: Videos from the Alternative Era, Sundays]__

Missing [https://www.marysatlanta.com/|Mary]’s music video catalog? Samez. Chill out on Sunday nights with videos from the postmodern era of MTV’s “120 Minutes.” Google it, kids, but erase your history! ''twitch.tv/marysatlanta[https://www.twitch.tv/marysatlanta]'' 10 p.m. __—CL—__"
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Didn’t you hear? COVID-19 vanished! Everything is back to normal and Georgia is “open for biz!” Screech. Reality check: COVID-19 didn’t disappear. Below is what’s coming up in the virtual world of disco, art, and underground in ATL.

A pandemic won’t stop national Pride. Atlanta’s most sensational queers prep for festivals, performances, and artist markets on the World Wide Web, mostly social media. Check out Atlanta-based influencer Rigel Gemini’s “Quarantine Playlist” collab with Atlanta Pride on Spotify! No doubt featuring Rigel’s new single “I Can't.” The vid to go with “I Can’t” is adorbs and stars Ru Paul’s Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards and Creative Loafing 2020 Lust Lister, Brande Elise!

More on music. The Move is listening to a lot of the Pure Moods ’90s tracks, Atlanta favs Lunar Vacation, Material Girls, Lady and Clementine’s Fantastic Party, and Nikki and the Phantom Callers.

Take a stroll back to the turn of the century and watch the Pure Moods commercial. Millennials will remember like it was yesterday. Prep the pitcher bc it’s still ok to drink alone at home without judgment. Oh, and stay sanitary distant, Bithkitz, bc she’s tired of wasting all the vodka on our hands.

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS P Groove’s Brock Butler cover sets

Unable to tour, yet thriving at home. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Perpetual Groove’s guitarist and lead vocalist Brock Butler covers his fav songs digitally on Busking Down the House. As of mid-May, Butler was up to 190 songs, with zero repeats.

“While I certainly miss the rock shows proper, there is always opportunity to push and be creative with new mediums. Taking time to learn some new covers I’ve always wanted to play and try my hand at pgroove songs that don’t necessarily scream to exist in the solo acoustic realm.”  — Brock Butler

The Busking Down the House Facebook page was born March 13, 2020, to support the music community with performances and virtual tip jars. A whopping 32K members have joined. ”Our goals are to continue to support our artists and crews while continuing to bring you music.” — Busking Down the House.

Full Moon Yoga with Prince & Sade!

My friend and Sacred Thread Yoga owner, Annelise Leal, brings 90-minute gatherings honoring the moons, right to your living room! In June, Prince is the theme under the Strawberry Moon. In July, y’all!, it’ll be a Sade evening honoring the Thunder Moon. Don’t you just love being all privately spiritual and shit right from your home mat — or couch?

P.S. Congrats are in order for our yogi host. Annelise birthed her first child, Khya, at the beginning of the COVID-19 shut downs, at their home in East Atlanta Village! All are well and snuggly looking. I vote to let Khya stay up to honor the moons with us. xxoo. Zoom, $30

Drink & Doodle, June 10 & June 24

ABV Gallery is killing it with the 2020 version of their popular Drink and Doodle event series. Typically, the kewl kidz gather monthly at ABV in Studioplex on the Eastside BeltLine to hang out and watch artists doodle. Anyone in the room can bid on the doodles once completed. Naturally, this gathering has moved online.

A perk of the shutdowns? Drink and Doodle is now twice a month with one night being international. The quarantine company I keep likes to throw the show up on a projector. Add speakers, bc music is fresh. Great if you’re over watching old concerts or subpar Netflix stand-ups. The art is typically affordable, so just bid already!

Grateful Dating — for serious, single Deadheads only!

Are you into composting, brushing with Tom’s, and dancing in the street? Did your 2020 show dosage include 420 Fest, Jerry Day, Phish at Piedmont Park, and perhaps a little Panic? Are you single and looking for someone to turn on your love light? Facebook recommends Grateful Dating — a group for Deadhead singles to swap feelings, and probs granola recipes. There are two passwords before you can cross the bridge into a chat group full of some og woke white folk, AKA hippies. The first, a lyrical trivia question:

“What color was the sky when the sun was blue?” Seriously, this is a Deadhead group. This is a must-answer question.

Hint: The answer lives on the 1974 Grateful Dead album From the Mars Hotel.

Now, The Move isn’t looking for love bc she’s already cookin’ with one sexy noodler, but should you qualify for Grateful Dating, here is what internet hippies will not tolerate: trolling, catfishing, politics, selling, and absolutely zero Jerry vs. Trey, Phish vs. Dead, Jerry vs. John, or cover band baiting. https://www.facebook.com/groups/353011275140619

Dance Party @ Nonsense, Saturday June 13

Keep checking Nonsense ATL for Zoom dance parties. Danceable versions of all your pop stars! Like, literally all of them. Seriously, Karen. Other than dancing, DIY lewks are always encouraged.

“Grab some toilet paper rolls, bath towels, cardboard boxes, macaroni, whatever and show us what you’ve got.” — Nonsense ATL

Where else can you carb and cardio at the same time? Macaroni tube top, here she comes! https://www.nonsenseatl.com/

The Buffy Hour: Once More, With Distancing, Saturday June 6

”She irons her jeans. She’s evil.” — Buffy

How is she hunty?? She’ll be “five by five” once she gets to THE BUFFY HOUR on Wussy Mag’s twitch.tv. Quarantine hasn’t stopped Wussy Mag from giving the queer community stage time. Here’s the tea ... queer comedy, music, drag, and spoken word all about Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

”We will be dissecting all 7 seasons of this cult favorite, including the highs and lows, heartbreaks and big bads.” — Wussy Mag

Hosted by Powell Mansfield and Brigitte Bidet with special guests Tom Lenk and Jack Plotnick from Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Buffering the Vampire Slayer Podcast and Slayerfest 98 Podcast; and the Scooby Gang, including Dax Exclamationpoint, Hayley Ellman, Ian Aber, Joleen Lunzer, Julian Modugno, Kia Comedy, Olive Lynch, Maureen SanDiego, and Stella-Pearl Fontaine. Showtime is 9 p.m. EST at twitch.tv/wussymag

“Just cause you’re at home, doesn’t mean you can’t turn a lewk. We encourage your best ’90s fashions, pajama vampwear, Willow sweaters, and Magic Box loungewear. Break out the band candy, host a virtual watch party, and tune in!”

Suggested donation: $10 to PayPal — info at wussymag.com — to be split among performers.

Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 Online Pop-Up Fest, June 26-27

The Move is tickled to announce Southern Fried Queer Pride 2020 is on(line)! Night one comes spicy with “HAWT SAUCE,” an online dance party. Day 2 will be workshops, an artist market, and a SWEET TEA queer variety show!

Last year, we learned basic cooking skills, DIY pad making, and thrifted our tootsies off. Stay tuned to SFQP’s website for more details on 2020’s virtual offerings.

Loser: Videos from the Alternative Era, Sundays

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Other than the obvious issues and catching my dog’s separation anxiety, there are pros to being on international shut-down. The club bathrooms have improved, assuming you cleaned your toilet recently. Brian Kemp memes went viral. No more group birthday dinners!

The underground isn’t always organized. Throw in a pandemic, and we’re talking a pop-up virtual rager that could slide in your feed at any hour. In the good ole days, The Move intended to get your calendars amped for what’s to come. But that was way back in Q1 of this year. Now that most of us would agree our lives can change at the drop of cough droplets, writing a futuristic events column...well maybe not. Instead, like a true cowgirl, she’s doing things in reverse. Here’s what she’s seen, virtually attended, watched, and created during COVID-19. If you read about an event you like, look ‘em up. They will probably have more parties. Plus, ways you can help good ppl doing some good sh*t.

A shoutout to the do-gooders, and how to join them:

The first call I make when I want to know how to be of service in the communities that need it most is to Activist and Community Leader Liliana Bakhtiari. Think your volunteer hours are impressive? Bakhtiari’s life commitment to public service is GOALS.

During the pandemic, Bakhtiari immediately activated help for Atlanta’s senior community asking for donations for Branan Towers, a high-rise for senior citizens in East Atlanta Village. You can drop off Branan Towers donations — food, cleaning supplies, art activities, puzzles, books, used/refurbished electronics, gift cards, and letters —  at the Argosy take-out table, Wednesday through Sunday, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Bakhtiari is also working as the Homeless Emergency Response Coordinator at Partners for HOME. Partners for HOME is a compassionate community innovating a robust approach to homelessness in Atlanta. They are currently working with local hotels to house the homeless who are high-risk for COVID-19. www.partnersforhome.org, @lilianaforAtlanta

Meal Bridge is an Atlanta-based mission to feed frontline healthcare workers, while simultaneously generating biz for local restaurants. But local restaurants aren’t hogging all the profits: “For every single meal you order from Osteria, Doc Chey’s, or Dragon Bowl for our brave healthcare professionals via The Meal Bridge, we will donate nine more meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank that will allow them to feed hungry children, hardworking families, or struggling seniors.” Barely more than a month into the pandemic, 1,084 meals have been delivered to hospitals, thus raising enough to feed 9,756 food-insecure neighbors. www.themealbridge.com

The Atlanta Guys Dinner Group (#AGDG) is a group of guys who get together once a month to break bread, socialize, and give back to the Atlanta community. They created a pantry drive and are putting bags together for restaurant workers and others from the culinary industry who are currently without. They have also raised funds for Atlanta Family Meal and are collecting nonperishable items if you’re able to donate.

Funemployed? Become a Pet Listener:
Have a pet? I recently made an appointment with local animal communicator, Lauren Kinney. Animal communication uses telepathy, something Kinney says all humans are born with but lose once the verbal communication takes over, to chat with your furry roommates.

“I listen and learn about an animal’s joys and fears and get a better understanding of behavioral or medical issues.” — Kinney

Kinney had a convo with Poncey, my seven-year-old bulldog and codependent bestie, via phone. Kinney described Poncey as “The Dude” from one of my favorite Coen brothers’ movies, The Big Lebowski, meaning he’s extremely “chill.” This, along with everything else she noted about my only roommate, was spot on! Even if she just got lucky, the call lifted spirits in our tiny home. Kinney is currently talking to pets for FREE to gain accreditation hours. Yes, that’s a thing, apparently, if you are funemployed! www.petlistener.com

TWITCH.tv:
Are you even twitching yet, Karen? Twitch.tv, a social media platform originally intended for gamers, is now being used to stream events during coronavirus.

We asked Wussy Mag creator Jon Dean, “Why not just stick with Facebook or Zoom?” Dean responded, “It’s just the best quality for mixing live stream in from multiple sources with pre-recorded content.” Wussy Mag, with Southern Fried Queer Pride, streamed their event “Big Ass Telethon to End Metronormativity,” Saturday, April 25 on Twitch.tv. The telethon raised money for rural, queer artists and performers and featured my fav local drag performers Brigitte Bidet and Ella/saurus/REX. Nashville band Thelma & the Sleaze, international pop star Lance Bass, and Netflix comedians Fortune Feimster and Whitney Cummings all made appearances that likely wouldn’t have been possible pre shelter in place.

Look for more Atlanta-based events popping up on Twitch.tv, including regular entertainment from Mammal Gallery and a social distance happy hour hosted by Mary’s every Friday.
twitch.tv/endmetronormativity
twitch.tv/mammalgallery
twitch.tv/MarysAtlanta

You can still shop local:
A cure for the Amazon guilt is as overdue as rent during COVID-19. Of course, I didn’t know how to kick the addiction, so I called upon my favorite local she-can-make-anything engineer, Streetcat.media, for the 411 on how to stop playing with rainbow capitalism and actually buy local.

"Itching for your monthly Atlanta DIY fix?! We sure as heck are! Local internet-based artist + DIY community organizer, Streetcat.media, saves the day with the scoop on all things online in the Atlanta DIY scene in their latest blog, “Pandemania: an Anti-Rainbow Capitalism Manifesto.”

“In this manifesto, you will find lots of reasons and resources on how and why you should be investing in your local creative economy right now, especially in these uncertain national and state-wide economic times. Whether through building your own DIY skill set with video tutorials or buying art from a local artist’s website, now is an extremely rare and fruitful time to participate in and support your local DIY community online.” — Maggie Kane, owner, Streetcat.media. 

Shibori, Shibari — Let’s tie the whole thing off:
Getting crafty on The Move! Shibori is the ancient Japanese art of folding, tying, then dying fabric to create a tie-dye like pattern. I tried this technique during quarantine, only to learn RIT fabric dye for synthetics doesn’t actually dye polyester as promised. Friends who stuck with more absorbable fabs, like cotton, have dyed beautiful things. Try shibori with you, yourself, and you while staying home.

Shibari is the Japanese form of bondage art, aka kinbaku. So maybe I haven’t actually practiced tying up another human yet, but I am getting pretty stellar at macramé, which is just as knotty. I’ve learned so many twists and ties and have acquired enough rope to make the kink community jelly. Macramé is a solo project. If you have a quarantine partner, try for shibari.

WEED Rx:
I’d like to re-thank Kwanza Hall and all the Atlanta City Council members who unanimously voted to decriminalize under an ounce of grass in 2017. And with cops not having testing kits to analyze the difference between CBD/THC, there’s a good chance you can drop the paranoia in 2020. Lawd knows we need Mary Jane more than ever right now.


*Remember, marijuana containing more than .03 percent of THC is still illegal in Georgia. In the city of Atlanta, however, you will at worst get a $75 ticket for having under an ounce of THC on you. Enjoy confidently and responsibly.

CLUB QUARANTINE and other ways to dance during a pandemic:
The Move is always to dance. I even have a tattoo dedicated to the verb. Perhaps we can’t risk sharing sweat droplets with strangers right now, but social-distance dance parties are popping up everywhere.

It’s taken no time for the dance community to take the raves online during an international crisis. Artists from Toronto take their all-inclusive, queer dance party, Club Quarantine, online for the masses nightly using Zoom codes.

Party in your bathtub. Lose track of time. Don’t be self-conscious, wake your subconscious, without having to leave your house. Go ahead and get all dressed up, honey, bc you’ve got a website to get to!

LOCAL DANCE PARTIES via the internet:
Who misses foam, glitter, and dance raves more than me? Maybe DJ Kimber. Although we can’t share glitter, we can enjoy a full, live set from Kimber weekly! Check out Kimber’s virtual dance parties for Nonsense ATL via Zoom. Her last set was eight hours long! nonsenseatl.com

And before we can all go back to day raves at the Chosewood Ballroom, continue checking Ecstatic Dance Atlanta’s Facebook page as they stream Ecstatic Dance chapters from around the world. Get movin’ — that’s an order. 

P.S. Stop whining about getting your roots done and just shave your head. I did! —CL—"
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Bakhtiari is also working as the Homeless Emergency Response Coordinator at [http://partnersforhome.org|__Partners for HOME__]. Partners for HOME is a compassionate community innovating a robust approach to homelessness in Atlanta. They are currently working with local hotels to house the homeless who are high-risk for COVID-19. www.partnersforhome.org, @lilianaforAtlanta

~~#000000:__Meal Bridge__~~ is an Atlanta-based mission to feed frontline healthcare workers, while simultaneously generating biz for local restaurants. But local restaurants aren’t hogging all the profits: “For every single meal you order from Osteria, Doc Chey’s, or Dragon Bowl for our brave healthcare professionals via The Meal Bridge, we will donate nine more meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank that will allow them to feed hungry children, hardworking families, or struggling seniors.” Barely more than a month into the pandemic, 1,084 meals have been delivered to hospitals, thus raising enough to feed 9,756 food-insecure neighbors. www.themealbridge.com

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~~#000000:__Funemployed? Become a Pet Listener:__~~
Have a pet? I recently made an appointment with local animal communicator, [https://petlistener.com/|Lauren Kinney]. Animal communication uses telepathy, something Kinney says all humans are born with but lose once the verbal communication takes over, to chat with your furry roommates.

“I listen and learn about an animal’s joys and fears and get a better understanding of behavioral or medical issues.” — Kinney

Kinney had a convo with Poncey, my seven-year-old bulldog and codependent bestie, via phone. Kinney described Poncey as “The Dude” from one of my favorite Coen brothers’ movies, ''The Big Lebowski'', meaning he’s extremely “chill.” This, along with everything else she noted about my only roommate, was spot on! Even if she just got lucky, the call lifted spirits in our tiny home. Kinney is currently talking to pets for FREE to gain accreditation hours. Yes, that’s a thing, apparently, if you are funemployed! www.petlistener.com

~~#000000:__TWITCH.tv:__~~
Are you even twitching yet, ''Karen''? ''Twitch.tv'', a social media platform originally intended for gamers, is now being used to stream events during coronavirus.

We asked [https://www.wussymag.com/|''Wussy'' Mag] creator Jon Dean, “Why not just stick with Facebook or Zoom?” Dean responded, “It’s just the best quality for mixing live stream in from multiple sources with pre-recorded content.” ''Wussy'' Mag, with [http://www.southernfriedqueerpride.com/|Southern Fried Queer Pride], streamed their event “Big Ass Telethon to End Metronormativity,” Saturday, April 25 on Twitch.tv. The telethon raised money for rural, queer artists and performers and featured my fav local drag performers [https://www.instagram.com/brigittebidet/?hl=en|Brigitte Bidet] and Ella/saurus/REX. Nashville band [http://thelmaandthesleaze.com/|Thelma & the Sleaze], international pop star [https://lancebass.com/|Lance Bass], and Netflix comedians [https://www.fortunefeimster.com/|Fortune Feimster] and [https://www.whitneycummings.com/|Whitney Cummings] all made appearances that likely wouldn’t have been possible pre shelter in place.

Look for more Atlanta-based events popping up on ''Twitch.tv'', including regular entertainment from [http://www.mammalgallery.com/|Mammal Gallery] and a social distance happy hour hosted by [https://www.marysatlanta.com/|Mary’s] every Friday.
twitch.tv/endmetronormativity
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twitch.tv/MarysAtlanta

~~#000000:__You can still shop local:__~~
A cure for the Amazon guilt is as overdue as rent during COVID-19. Of course, I didn’t know how to kick the addiction, so I called upon my favorite local she-can-make-anything engineer, [https://www.streetcat.media/|Streetcat.media], for the 411 on how to stop playing with rainbow capitalism and actually buy local.

"Itching for your monthly Atlanta DIY fix?! We sure as heck are! Local internet-based artist + DIY community organizer, [https://www.streetcat.media/|Streetcat.media], saves the day with the scoop on all things online in the Atlanta DIY scene in their [https://www.streetcat.media/community-engagement/pandemania-diy-online|latest blog, “Pandemania: an Anti-Rainbow Capitalism Manifesto.”]

“In this manifesto, you will find lots of reasons and resources on how and why you should be investing in your local creative economy right now, especially in these uncertain national and state-wide economic times. Whether through building your own DIY skill set with video tutorials or buying art from a local artist’s website, now is an extremely rare and fruitful time to participate in and support your local DIY community online.” — Maggie Kane, owner, Streetcat.media. 

~~#000000:__Shibori, Shibari — Let’s tie the whole thing off:__~~
Getting crafty on ''The Move''! [http://www.google.com/search?q=shibori&oq=Shibori&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l7.835j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8|Shibori] is the ancient Japanese art of folding, tying, then dying fabric to create a tie-dye like pattern. I tried this technique during quarantine, only to learn RIT fabric dye for synthetics doesn’t actually dye polyester as promised. Friends who stuck with more absorbable fabs, like cotton, have dyed beautiful things. Try shibori with you, yourself, and you while staying home.

[https://www.google.com/search?q=Shibari&oq=Shibari&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2j69i59j0l4.1324j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8|Shibari] is the Japanese form of bondage art, aka kinbaku. So maybe I haven’t actually practiced tying up another human yet, but I am getting pretty stellar at macramé, which is just as knotty. I’ve learned so many twists and ties and have acquired enough rope to make the kink community jelly. [https://www.google.com/search?q=macrame&oq=macrame&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4j69i61j69i60l2.3817j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8|Macramé] is a solo project. If you have a quarantine partner, try for shibari.

~~#000000:__WEED Rx:__~~
I’d like to re-thank [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwanzahall/|Kwanza Hall] and all the Atlanta City Council members who unanimously voted to decriminalize under an ounce of grass in 2017. And with cops [https://creativeloafing.com/content-467791-podcast-friends-in-high-places-ep-12-part-2-with-attorney-ashley|not having testing kits to analyze the difference between CBD/THC], there’s a good chance you can drop the paranoia in 2020. Lawd knows we need Mary Jane more than ever right now.

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~~#000000:__[https://www.instagram.com/clubquarantine/?hl=en|CLUB QUARANTINE] and other ways to dance during a pandemic:__~~
The Move is always to dance. I even have a tattoo dedicated to the verb. Perhaps we can’t risk sharing sweat droplets with strangers right now, but social-distance dance parties are popping up everywhere.

It’s taken no time for the dance community to take the raves online during an international crisis. Artists from Toronto take their all-inclusive, queer dance party, Club Quarantine, online for the masses nightly using Zoom codes.

Party in your bathtub. Lose track of time. Don’t be self-conscious, wake your subconscious, without having to leave your house. Go ahead and get all dressed up, honey, bc you’ve got a website to get to!

~~#000000:__LOCAL DANCE PARTIES via the internet:__~~
Who misses foam, glitter, and dance raves more than me? Maybe [https://www.nonsenseatl.com/|DJ Kimber]. Although we can’t share glitter, we can enjoy a full, live set from Kimber weekly! Check out Kimber’s virtual dance parties for Nonsense ATL via Zoom. Her last set was eight hours long! nonsenseatl.com

And before we can all go back to day raves at the Chosewood Ballroom, continue checking [https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceAtlanta|Ecstatic Dance Atlanta]’s Facebook page as they stream Ecstatic Dance chapters from around the world. Get movin’ — that’s an order. 

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Other than the obvious issues and catching my dog’s separation anxiety, there are pros to being on international shut-down. The club bathrooms have improved, assuming you cleaned your toilet recently. Brian Kemp memes went viral. No more group birthday dinners!

The underground isn’t always organized. Throw in a pandemic, and we’re talking a pop-up virtual rager that could slide in your feed at any hour. In the good ole days, The Move intended to get your calendars amped for what’s to come. But that was way back in Q1 of this year. Now that most of us would agree our lives can change at the drop of cough droplets, writing a futuristic events column...well maybe not. Instead, like a true cowgirl, she’s doing things in reverse. Here’s what she’s seen, virtually attended, watched, and created during COVID-19. If you read about an event you like, look ‘em up. They will probably have more parties. Plus, ways you can help good ppl doing some good sh*t.

A shoutout to the do-gooders, and how to join them:

The first call I make when I want to know how to be of service in the communities that need it most is to Activist and Community Leader Liliana Bakhtiari. Think your volunteer hours are impressive? Bakhtiari’s life commitment to public service is GOALS.

During the pandemic, Bakhtiari immediately activated help for Atlanta’s senior community asking for donations for Branan Towers, a high-rise for senior citizens in East Atlanta Village. You can drop off Branan Towers donations — food, cleaning supplies, art activities, puzzles, books, used/refurbished electronics, gift cards, and letters —  at the Argosy take-out table, Wednesday through Sunday, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Bakhtiari is also working as the Homeless Emergency Response Coordinator at Partners for HOME. Partners for HOME is a compassionate community innovating a robust approach to homelessness in Atlanta. They are currently working with local hotels to house the homeless who are high-risk for COVID-19. www.partnersforhome.org, @lilianaforAtlanta

Meal Bridge is an Atlanta-based mission to feed frontline healthcare workers, while simultaneously generating biz for local restaurants. But local restaurants aren’t hogging all the profits: “For every single meal you order from Osteria, Doc Chey’s, or Dragon Bowl for our brave healthcare professionals via The Meal Bridge, we will donate nine more meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank that will allow them to feed hungry children, hardworking families, or struggling seniors.” Barely more than a month into the pandemic, 1,084 meals have been delivered to hospitals, thus raising enough to feed 9,756 food-insecure neighbors. www.themealbridge.com

The Atlanta Guys Dinner Group (#AGDG) is a group of guys who get together once a month to break bread, socialize, and give back to the Atlanta community. They created a pantry drive and are putting bags together for restaurant workers and others from the culinary industry who are currently without. They have also raised funds for Atlanta Family Meal and are collecting nonperishable items if you’re able to donate.

Funemployed? Become a Pet Listener:
Have a pet? I recently made an appointment with local animal communicator, Lauren Kinney. Animal communication uses telepathy, something Kinney says all humans are born with but lose once the verbal communication takes over, to chat with your furry roommates.

“I listen and learn about an animal’s joys and fears and get a better understanding of behavioral or medical issues.” — Kinney

Kinney had a convo with Poncey, my seven-year-old bulldog and codependent bestie, via phone. Kinney described Poncey as “The Dude” from one of my favorite Coen brothers’ movies, The Big Lebowski, meaning he’s extremely “chill.” This, along with everything else she noted about my only roommate, was spot on! Even if she just got lucky, the call lifted spirits in our tiny home. Kinney is currently talking to pets for FREE to gain accreditation hours. Yes, that’s a thing, apparently, if you are funemployed! www.petlistener.com

TWITCH.tv:
Are you even twitching yet, Karen? Twitch.tv, a social media platform originally intended for gamers, is now being used to stream events during coronavirus.

We asked Wussy Mag creator Jon Dean, “Why not just stick with Facebook or Zoom?” Dean responded, “It’s just the best quality for mixing live stream in from multiple sources with pre-recorded content.” Wussy Mag, with Southern Fried Queer Pride, streamed their event “Big Ass Telethon to End Metronormativity,” Saturday, April 25 on Twitch.tv. The telethon raised money for rural, queer artists and performers and featured my fav local drag performers Brigitte Bidet and Ella/saurus/REX. Nashville band Thelma & the Sleaze, international pop star Lance Bass, and Netflix comedians Fortune Feimster and Whitney Cummings all made appearances that likely wouldn’t have been possible pre shelter in place.

Look for more Atlanta-based events popping up on Twitch.tv, including regular entertainment from Mammal Gallery and a social distance happy hour hosted by Mary’s every Friday.
twitch.tv/endmetronormativity
twitch.tv/mammalgallery
twitch.tv/MarysAtlanta

You can still shop local:
A cure for the Amazon guilt is as overdue as rent during COVID-19. Of course, I didn’t know how to kick the addiction, so I called upon my favorite local she-can-make-anything engineer, Streetcat.media, for the 411 on how to stop playing with rainbow capitalism and actually buy local.

"Itching for your monthly Atlanta DIY fix?! We sure as heck are! Local internet-based artist + DIY community organizer, Streetcat.media, saves the day with the scoop on all things online in the Atlanta DIY scene in their latest blog, “Pandemania: an Anti-Rainbow Capitalism Manifesto.”

“In this manifesto, you will find lots of reasons and resources on how and why you should be investing in your local creative economy right now, especially in these uncertain national and state-wide economic times. Whether through building your own DIY skill set with video tutorials or buying art from a local artist’s website, now is an extremely rare and fruitful time to participate in and support your local DIY community online.” — Maggie Kane, owner, Streetcat.media. 

Shibori, Shibari — Let’s tie the whole thing off:
Getting crafty on The Move! Shibori is the ancient Japanese art of folding, tying, then dying fabric to create a tie-dye like pattern. I tried this technique during quarantine, only to learn RIT fabric dye for synthetics doesn’t actually dye polyester as promised. Friends who stuck with more absorbable fabs, like cotton, have dyed beautiful things. Try shibori with you, yourself, and you while staying home.

Shibari is the Japanese form of bondage art, aka kinbaku. So maybe I haven’t actually practiced tying up another human yet, but I am getting pretty stellar at macramé, which is just as knotty. I’ve learned so many twists and ties and have acquired enough rope to make the kink community jelly. Macramé is a solo project. If you have a quarantine partner, try for shibari.

WEED Rx:
I’d like to re-thank Kwanza Hall and all the Atlanta City Council members who unanimously voted to decriminalize under an ounce of grass in 2017. And with cops not having testing kits to analyze the difference between CBD/THC, there’s a good chance you can drop the paranoia in 2020. Lawd knows we need Mary Jane more than ever right now.


*Remember, marijuana containing more than .03 percent of THC is still illegal in Georgia. In the city of Atlanta, however, you will at worst get a $75 ticket for having under an ounce of THC on you. Enjoy confidently and responsibly.

CLUB QUARANTINE and other ways to dance during a pandemic:
The Move is always to dance. I even have a tattoo dedicated to the verb. Perhaps we can’t risk sharing sweat droplets with strangers right now, but social-distance dance parties are popping up everywhere.

It’s taken no time for the dance community to take the raves online during an international crisis. Artists from Toronto take their all-inclusive, queer dance party, Club Quarantine, online for the masses nightly using Zoom codes.

Party in your bathtub. Lose track of time. Don’t be self-conscious, wake your subconscious, without having to leave your house. Go ahead and get all dressed up, honey, bc you’ve got a website to get to!

LOCAL DANCE PARTIES via the internet:
Who misses foam, glitter, and dance raves more than me? Maybe DJ Kimber. Although we can’t share glitter, we can enjoy a full, live set from Kimber weekly! Check out Kimber’s virtual dance parties for Nonsense ATL via Zoom. Her last set was eight hours long! nonsenseatl.com

And before we can all go back to day raves at the Chosewood Ballroom, continue checking Ecstatic Dance Atlanta’s Facebook page as they stream Ecstatic Dance chapters from around the world. Get movin’ — that’s an order. 

P.S. Stop whining about getting your roots done and just shave your head. I did! —CL—    Liliana Bakhtiari NEIGHBORHOOD LOVE: Activist Liliana Bakhtiari and Argosy co-owner and manager Armando Celentano come through for EAV’s Branan Towers senior community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read how you can help.  0,0,10    themove                             THE MOVE: Plan Accordingly - May 2020 "
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Life threw The Move lemons, so we’re going to scour Pinterest for hours looking for the best damn lemonade recipe, and maybe, possibly consider making it, ya know, btw memes. I hope you feel inspired after reading how I spend my personal wi-fi bill. Post COVID-19, it’s quite likely The Move may include an event of interest to the new you! Stay sanitary, neighbors!

DIY: Sex Pots

If you keep up with The Move, you know she is plant-obsessed! Here’s a makeover for those basic planters your last neighbor left behind. Easy, customizable sex pot created by you! Copy and paste are not just keys on your computer. Using Creative Loafing print ads, cut, place, and paste on pottery or furniture of choice, then Modge Podge over them for instant art, aka decoupage. I splattered and sprayed some paint and glitter for accents. To keep with the “sex pot” theme, use the adult ads in the back of this newspaper.** Or try six-time Golden Globe actor Laura Dern’s face for a “Dern fern” piece, pictured.

DIY: Perfect Another Language

Travel plans canceled? Naw. You just got more time to practice your language skills. Personally, I’ll be re-learning Russian to make up for my lack of studying in St. Petersburg many white nights ago.

Between YouTube, smartphone apps, and streaming channels GALORE, you could come out of COVID-19 speaking sign language! My Roku streaming stick, just like your Chrome Fire stick or Apple TV, offers entire channels dedicated to a single language. How about ordering that lengua taco in the bull’s native tongue by the time you scarf down your next Mexican meal in public?

Stay home and Make a Bolo Tie


I made a bolo tie, once I realized a good bolo tie is tough to find outside of the Southwest and can be limited in design. Fun Fact! A bolo tie is the official state neckwear of New Mexico. (My findings for Georgia’s official neckwear, inconclusive.)

A good bolo tie is rugged yet refined, and pretty easy to make. Don’t take my advice, take YouTube’s! Google “How to make a bolo tie” for a swarm of quick and easy ways to create the base of your bolo, but let your designs sprawl outside the box if it feels right. Add a favorite patch or some pom-poms vs a turquoise gem.

Just think, nearly 100 years ago, a Native-American with a silver-clasped bandana gave a cowboy silversmith the idea for adding his leather hat string, then calling it a bolo tie. A practical thought, turned fashion. Your incubation time could hatch great things for the runway, my friends.

How to Keep Music Alive During a Crisis


Keep streaming. Vinyl, CD, and cassette friends, come up to the airwaves and listen local, or subscribe to a music streaming service that pays the artists appropriately. Or buy the music outright. Yes, that’s still a thing! Don’t want to listen to music 24/7? Support your favorite small artists by playing their songs on repeat, even if you mute it. Plays pay bills.

Don’t Wait for a Sign, Make One

Are you a political activist or slacktivist? Take a listen to Hidden Brain wherever you listen to podcasts. Specifically, the episode titled, “Passion Isn’t Enough,” with political scientist Eitan Hersh. Hersh talks about the study of “political hobbyism” and how the US currently treats politics more like sports entertainment.

If you find yourself in the political slacktivist category, like most, it’s a great time to make a sign supporting your candidates for all the upcoming elections. Don’t wait until May or November. Take that sign out to the street, keeping over six feet away from passing humans, and hold it up high for your neighbors and traffic to see. I promise it’s way more invigorating than a one-click Facebook share.

This downtime is a great chance to call your representatives and political candidates vying for their position, even if it’s just to introduce yourself and your priorities. Mark the new Georgia Primary Election voting day for MAY 19, 2020. If you need help getting to the polls in May, try https://carpoolvote.com/.

Friends in High Places

Xtra! Xtra! Weed all about it. Or listen wherever you get your podcasts. The latest episode interviews Corey Lowe, a former police officer who left the job to fight for her daughter’s right to medical marijuana in Georgia. Without this medication, her daughter, Victoria, suffers up to 100 seizures a day. With it, only one.

Listen to Lowe’s family story and how she’s played a dominant part in making change for Georgia’s cannabis laws. The fight is far from over. Tune in at CLATL.com/FiHP

Film and Tube Time

Here’s what I’m watching during an international crisis. If I ain’t learning something or solving a murder, I’m likely not streaming it. Naturally, I watch Outbreak the day we hit a pandemic state in the U.S., to learn what not to do. Kevin Spacey gives off a particularly great creep vibe, per usual.

Upbeat and super motivational Hulu original programming “Making It” is just good for the whole fam jam fun. Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler, of Parks and Rec, bring notes of the warm and fuzzies as hosts of this craft challenge for the masters. In only a few hours, these makers create a mailbox that shreds bills, a dog house with edible wallpaper, and a photobooth that can fly — all with more puns than my little heart can love.

A&E’s docuseries “The Many Faces of Jane” follows 28-year-old Jane Hart in her daily life as a mother of two young children and to her thrice-weekly intensive therapy sessions for dissociative personality disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Hart’s personalities are each derived from a different age in her life when trauma and abuse occurred. I know you have a million questions, and I am not a doctor, yet, so just go watch it. I streamed on Hulu.

Film of 2019 IMO, was GREENER GRASS. Comedy meets horror in timeless suburbia where everyone wears braces on straight teeth, and matching tertiary wardrobes, and golf carts glide nicely along with music from composer Samuel Nobles. Dawn Luebbe and Jocelyn DeBoer star and direct in a story of jealousy and murder in this irrational masterpiece with strong David Lynch vibes. Either you’ll get it, or you won’t. Either way, you’ll feel awkward.

Other TV listings include Kamp Kenan for reptile curiosities; Yarn TV, a crochet channel; and, not a series, but yes a channel dedicated to making your own soap (DIY Soapmaking). All streaming on Roku, and probably elsewhere.

*Totally unqualified advice for those bored in Atlanta during COVID-19.
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__DIY: Sex Pots__

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__DIY: Perfect Another Language__

Travel plans canceled? Naw. You just got more time to practice your language skills. Personally, I’ll be re-learning Russian to make up for my lack of studying in St. Petersburg many white nights ago.

Between YouTube, smartphone apps, and streaming channels GALORE, you could come out of COVID-19 speaking sign language! My Roku streaming stick, just like your Chrome Fire stick or Apple TV, offers entire channels dedicated to a single language. How about ordering that lengua taco in the bull’s native tongue by the time you scarf down your next Mexican meal in public?

__Stay home and Make a Bolo Tie__


I made a bolo tie, once I realized a good bolo tie is tough to find outside of the Southwest and can be limited in design. Fun Fact! A bolo tie is the official state neckwear of New Mexico. (My findings for Georgia’s official neckwear, inconclusive.)

A good bolo tie is rugged yet refined, and pretty easy to make. Don’t take my advice, take YouTube’s! Google “How to make a bolo tie” for a swarm of quick and easy ways to create the base of your bolo, but let your designs sprawl outside the box if it feels right. Add a favorite patch or some pom-poms vs a turquoise gem.

Just think, nearly 100 years ago, a Native-American with a silver-clasped bandana gave a cowboy silversmith the idea for adding his leather hat string, then calling it a bolo tie. A practical thought, turned fashion. Your incubation time could hatch great things for the runway, my friends.

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__Don’t Wait for a Sign, Make One__

Are you a political activist or slacktivist? Take a listen to ''Hidden Brain'' wherever you listen to podcasts. Specifically, the episode titled, “Passion Isn’t Enough,” with political scientist Eitan Hersh. Hersh talks about the study of “political hobbyism” and how the US currently treats politics more like sports entertainment.

If you find yourself in the political slacktivist category, like most, it’s a great time to make a sign supporting your candidates for all the upcoming elections. Don’t wait until May or November. Take that sign out to the street, keeping over six feet away from passing humans, and hold it up high for your neighbors and traffic to see. I promise it’s way more invigorating than a one-click Facebook share.

This downtime is a great chance to call your representatives and political candidates vying for their position, even if it’s just to introduce yourself and your priorities. Mark the new Georgia Primary Election voting day for MAY 19, 2020. If you need help getting to the polls in May, try https://carpoolvote.com/.

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Listen to Lowe’s family story and how she’s played a dominant part in making change for Georgia’s cannabis laws. The fight is far from over. Tune in at CLATL.com/FiHP

__Film and Tube Time__

Here’s what I’m watching during an international crisis. If I ain’t learning something or solving a murder, I’m likely not streaming it. Naturally, I watch ''Outbreak'' the day we hit a pandemic state in the U.S., to learn what not to do. Kevin Spacey gives off a particularly great creep vibe, per usual.

Upbeat and super motivational Hulu original programming “Making It” is just good for the whole fam jam fun. Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler, of Parks and Rec, bring notes of the warm and fuzzies as hosts of this craft challenge for the masters. In only a few hours, these makers create a mailbox that shreds bills, a dog house with edible wallpaper, and a photobooth that can fly — all with more puns than my little heart can love.

A&E’s docuseries “The Many Faces of Jane” follows 28-year-old Jane Hart in her daily life as a mother of two young children and to her thrice-weekly intensive therapy sessions for dissociative personality disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Hart’s personalities are each derived from a different age in her life when trauma and abuse occurred. I know you have a million questions, and I am not a doctor, yet, so just go watch it. I streamed on Hulu.

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Other TV listings include ''Kamp Kenan'' for reptile curiosities; ''Yarn TV'', a crochet channel; and, not a series, but yes a channel dedicated to making your own soap (''DIY Soapmaking''). All streaming on Roku, and probably elsewhere.

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The internet has never felt more useful than to keep up with a mega-virus, absorb YouTube content, and telecommunicate with those I cannot currently touch. Like any modern millennial, my cures for anxiety include  memes, DIY home- and self-improvement, carbonated water, and marijuana. And although my dream of retiring to open a cuddle camp has been postponed — truthfully she wasn’t even close — we still have Amazon.com to bring activity tools.

Life threw The Move lemons, so we’re going to scour Pinterest for hours looking for the best damn lemonade recipe, and maybe, possibly consider making it, ya know, btw memes. I hope you feel inspired after reading how I spend my personal wi-fi bill. Post COVID-19, it’s quite likely The Move may include an event of interest to the new you! Stay sanitary, neighbors!

DIY: Sex Pots

If you keep up with The Move, you know she is plant-obsessed! Here’s a makeover for those basic planters your last neighbor left behind. Easy, customizable sex pot created by you! Copy and paste are not just keys on your computer. Using Creative Loafing print ads, cut, place, and paste on pottery or furniture of choice, then Modge Podge over them for instant art, aka decoupage. I splattered and sprayed some paint and glitter for accents. To keep with the “sex pot” theme, use the adult ads in the back of this newspaper.** Or try six-time Golden Globe actor Laura Dern’s face for a “Dern fern” piece, pictured.

DIY: Perfect Another Language

Travel plans canceled? Naw. You just got more time to practice your language skills. Personally, I’ll be re-learning Russian to make up for my lack of studying in St. Petersburg many white nights ago.

Between YouTube, smartphone apps, and streaming channels GALORE, you could come out of COVID-19 speaking sign language! My Roku streaming stick, just like your Chrome Fire stick or Apple TV, offers entire channels dedicated to a single language. How about ordering that lengua taco in the bull’s native tongue by the time you scarf down your next Mexican meal in public?

Stay home and Make a Bolo Tie


I made a bolo tie, once I realized a good bolo tie is tough to find outside of the Southwest and can be limited in design. Fun Fact! A bolo tie is the official state neckwear of New Mexico. (My findings for Georgia’s official neckwear, inconclusive.)

A good bolo tie is rugged yet refined, and pretty easy to make. Don’t take my advice, take YouTube’s! Google “How to make a bolo tie” for a swarm of quick and easy ways to create the base of your bolo, but let your designs sprawl outside the box if it feels right. Add a favorite patch or some pom-poms vs a turquoise gem.

Just think, nearly 100 years ago, a Native-American with a silver-clasped bandana gave a cowboy silversmith the idea for adding his leather hat string, then calling it a bolo tie. A practical thought, turned fashion. Your incubation time could hatch great things for the runway, my friends.

How to Keep Music Alive During a Crisis


Keep streaming. Vinyl, CD, and cassette friends, come up to the airwaves and listen local, or subscribe to a music streaming service that pays the artists appropriately. Or buy the music outright. Yes, that’s still a thing! Don’t want to listen to music 24/7? Support your favorite small artists by playing their songs on repeat, even if you mute it. Plays pay bills.

Don’t Wait for a Sign, Make One

Are you a political activist or slacktivist? Take a listen to Hidden Brain wherever you listen to podcasts. Specifically, the episode titled, “Passion Isn’t Enough,” with political scientist Eitan Hersh. Hersh talks about the study of “political hobbyism” and how the US currently treats politics more like sports entertainment.

If you find yourself in the political slacktivist category, like most, it’s a great time to make a sign supporting your candidates for all the upcoming elections. Don’t wait until May or November. Take that sign out to the street, keeping over six feet away from passing humans, and hold it up high for your neighbors and traffic to see. I promise it’s way more invigorating than a one-click Facebook share.

This downtime is a great chance to call your representatives and political candidates vying for their position, even if it’s just to introduce yourself and your priorities. Mark the new Georgia Primary Election voting day for MAY 19, 2020. If you need help getting to the polls in May, try https://carpoolvote.com/.

Friends in High Places

Xtra! Xtra! Weed all about it. Or listen wherever you get your podcasts. The latest episode interviews Corey Lowe, a former police officer who left the job to fight for her daughter’s right to medical marijuana in Georgia. Without this medication, her daughter, Victoria, suffers up to 100 seizures a day. With it, only one.

Listen to Lowe’s family story and how she’s played a dominant part in making change for Georgia’s cannabis laws. The fight is far from over. Tune in at CLATL.com/FiHP

Film and Tube Time

Here’s what I’m watching during an international crisis. If I ain’t learning something or solving a murder, I’m likely not streaming it. Naturally, I watch Outbreak the day we hit a pandemic state in the U.S., to learn what not to do. Kevin Spacey gives off a particularly great creep vibe, per usual.

Upbeat and super motivational Hulu original programming “Making It” is just good for the whole fam jam fun. Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler, of Parks and Rec, bring notes of the warm and fuzzies as hosts of this craft challenge for the masters. In only a few hours, these makers create a mailbox that shreds bills, a dog house with edible wallpaper, and a photobooth that can fly — all with more puns than my little heart can love.

A&E’s docuseries “The Many Faces of Jane” follows 28-year-old Jane Hart in her daily life as a mother of two young children and to her thrice-weekly intensive therapy sessions for dissociative personality disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Hart’s personalities are each derived from a different age in her life when trauma and abuse occurred. I know you have a million questions, and I am not a doctor, yet, so just go watch it. I streamed on Hulu.

Film of 2019 IMO, was GREENER GRASS. Comedy meets horror in timeless suburbia where everyone wears braces on straight teeth, and matching tertiary wardrobes, and golf carts glide nicely along with music from composer Samuel Nobles. Dawn Luebbe and Jocelyn DeBoer star and direct in a story of jealousy and murder in this irrational masterpiece with strong David Lynch vibes. Either you’ll get it, or you won’t. Either way, you’ll feel awkward.

Other TV listings include Kamp Kenan for reptile curiosities; Yarn TV, a crochet channel; and, not a series, but yes a channel dedicated to making your own soap (DIY Soapmaking). All streaming on Roku, and probably elsewhere.

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