Kevin
Hope you're physically well soon and the STAR of the parade. As one human bean to another, I am so sorry for the horrid act and apologize for the parents. grandparents and everyone else in this country, who taught those young men HATRED. I sent the following to everyone on my EM list.
My Love To You
Namaste'
Wally Barrett--59 year old white, sraight male.

What's wrong with us? "NO ONE stopped to help," in NYC...Congrats Amerika

Let's see........who'll be quietly "ok" about this......cheney, bush, kissinger, the other ccc, kkk and Homophobe members in DC (our leaders!!!) and all over the south (north too), the pope and his folks, all the other righteous "religious" folk and the right wingers throughout Amerika...........Hell, most of Amerika is "OK" with this.

Congrats to us all.....2 of "them" in one shot. If he were "an illegal," we could get 3..............

How many of you are sayin, "It isn't me, I didn't do it, I don't believe it's right" or are ready to knit-pick about something I offended.

If we ALL didn't allow it, it could NOT happen.

We're proud of and bask in the great accomplishments of those who came before us, but won't take any responsibility for the wrongs done by our predecessors.

In the last 7 1/2 yrs. James Byrd was lynched in a southern state (Texas) because of the color of his skin and Matthew Shepard was lynched in Wyoming (ought to be a southern state) because he was born gay. Haven't heard people from either state or anywhere else say they were embarrassed. No groups fighting to change things, like take down those klan statues and klan flag (There wasn't one flag of that short lived {JUST 4 yrs.} Confederate States of America, it was one of many battle flags) throughout the south and in places like Colorado Springs, Colorado, (klan, ccc, far right wing, stronghold of MY part of this country). I AM embarrassed to say that about MY or any state.

How about putting an end to that fascist, homophobe set of laws to change our wondrous Constituion.


Click here: AOL News - Singer Kevin Aviance Beaten in New York City

Click here: Why Bush Wants Gay Marriage Banned in the U.S. Constitution NOW

We're in the 21st Century and that bizarre, real short, UNcivil war ended 151 years ago

The Constitution was written ONLY 219 short years ago and is very clear....."ALL Men (means human beings, doesn't it???) Are Created Equal" No ambiguities, it's an absolute.

Folks.......Racism/Prejudice is killing our country...........

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Peace and Love
Namaste'
Wally

kevin, as a straight women, the facilitator of the LGBTS Alliance at the Renaissance Charter School, and a resident of the East Village, I would like to say that I am completely outraged and disgusted by what happened to you. Even more disgusting is the apathy in a supposed "gay friendly" community. I wish I was there, I would have defended you and obtained help. Please get well soon.
ALI

Kevin, just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts. Sending you love, healthy energy and strength from CT.

Kevin - best wishes to you!!!! We met at Cherry a few years ago. Loved dancing with you and Moody. Can't wait til you are back!!!
The little brown girl from NC

Jaci

Needless to say, I am quite saddened at hearing this news this weekend. My thoughts are with you Kevin while you are recovering.....and you will recover in every single way. I want to see you come back better than ever!!

This morning I was listening to my ipod on the bus on shuffle......And a song came on and Instantly thought about you as I was listening to the lyrics. Here's the chorus:

What you needs a little change of heart
Forget this fear and frustration
Love will always play the greater part
When your battles wear you down
Heres my advice -

When youre feeling down and out
And youve got troubles on you mind
Love will save the day
When youre feeling full of doubt
And fear has got you in a bind
Love will save the day
When your worlds falling apart
All you have to do is say a prayer
And love will save the day
Theres an answer in your heart
So let your light shine on my dear
And love will save the day
Love will save the day!

(Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day)

Hope to see you soon Kevin!

Love
angel love

Kevin,I just wanted to send you a virtual (((hug)))and I wish you a speedy recovery.Iam outraged by what happened to you,esp that no one came to your defense.They are as guilty as the thugs that did this to you!

I wished that I lived in NYC to watch you perform..maybe one day.

Love&Peace,Rhia

Hi Kevin

I just wanted to send you some love and hope you get better real soon. I am so sorry that anyone would be so cruel and hateful. I can't believe there are still people out there that would act this way towards another human being. It is sick and appalling. All I can say is Karma will take care of this people and the ones that stood by and did nothing, one day they will be in need of help and someone will just walk on by them too. Your strength and beauty will come out even stronger then before. All the best wishes from your canadian fans.

I think it's disgusting that Kevin's attackers have learned hate at such young ages. I hope they will all receive long, hard jail terms for their vicious, depraved attack on Kevin. I hope and pray for Kevin's swift and full recovery, and I hope he will still attend Pride in two weeks. I hope he is not discouraged in any way from continuing to entertain and uplift us all.

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Originally posted by Miss Understood:
From today's New York Times:

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By KAREEM FAHIM
Published: June 11, 2006

A Manhattan singer was taunted and beaten early yesterday by a group of young men who shouted anti-gay slurs and then broke his jaw as he walked in the East Village, the police and the singer's publicist said. During the attack, the singer said, no bystanders came to his aid.

The singer, Kevin Aviance, 38, who has recorded a number of popular dance songs, underwent surgery for a broken jaw at Beth Israel Medical Center last night, said his publicist, Len Evans, who said he talked with Mr. Aviance after the beating.

Two 20-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy were arrested in connection with the beating last night. The men, Akino George of Townsend Avenue in the Bronx and Sears Jarell of Newark, and the 16-year-old, who lives within blocks of where the police said the attack took place, were charged with first degree assault as a hate crime, the police said.

According to Mr. Aviance, Mr. Evans said, he was heading to his Chelsea home about 1 a.m. yesterday after leaving Phoenix, a bar on East 13th Street, where he had been relaxing with friends. As he walked on East 14th Street near First Avenue, Mr. Evans said, Mr. Aviance was approached by six or seven young men who shouted anti-gay slurs and threw objects at him, including a spray can that one of them had fished out of a trash bin.

One of the young men punched Mr. Aviance, and the others attacked him.

"They dragged him to the curb," said Mr. Evans, adding that Mr. Aviance said that the men threatened to kill him. "There were pedestrians everywhere. No one helped him."

The young men stole Mr. Aviance's cellphone, Mr. Evans said. After the singer passed out, some bystanders apparently came to help him, Mr. Evans said.

Mr. Aviance performs in drag but was "dressed like a boy," before the attack, according to Mr. Evans. "They kept using these words. They said, 'You're not diesel.' He didn't know what that meant."

Mr. Evans said that the singer had planned to take part in next week's annual Gay Pride parade and festivities. "He won't be able to perform now that his jaw is wired shut," Mr. Evans said.

"Din Da Da," Mr. Aviance's infectious remake of a 1980's song, reached the top of the Billboard dance chart in August 1997, and another song, "Alive," was No. 1 on the chart in 2002.

This is so mean...I had never heard of Kevin Aviance until now, but this is so mean. I hope those guys get the same thing that they did to him. Kevin, get better, love, and bring your ass to Texas as soon as you do! You know we are VERY country down here and we will welcome you with open arms! Love ya!

Moved Reply:

Even though I am not that familiar with your music, I just want you to know that as one human to another, you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. From what I've read in your bio, I'm sure that the love from your family, friends and fans will help you through this. May the Lord keep watch over you.

Moved Reply:

BEAMS! Kevin Aviance

From new member RYE:

quote:

Posted 06-12-06 01:38 AM
i couldn't stop thinking about you all day...i just want you to know that you are in my thoughts tonight..as a resident of NYC i am sick by what people are capable of. but i also know there are so many great people living in this city that love you and wish you a quick recovery. i know that you will be back sooner than we think and better than ever....
my love and thoughts....
R

Via email

quote:

I'm just a regular woman with grown daughters in upstate New York who
read about the attack on Kevin. I'm just writing to say that there are
so many more people who are supportive of his life than not that he
needs to keep the good people in mind.

Take lots of Vitamin C to help with your recovery.

Bonnie West
Canton, NY

I just read about what happend to Kevin Aviance, I do not know her, but that did not stop me from looking up who I found to be a true DIVA. As I read, I was speaking aloud, and a co-worker responded by saying,"OOOO, that's kinda funny, it pissed me off so damn bad, I literally went off him. I mean what type of person thinks that kind of IGNORANCE is funny. Even though we all are aware of the closed minded, idiots that contaminate this world, NOTHING is funny about what happend to Diva Aviance. My prayers go out to you, and you will get through this with the love and strength from your support team, and from all of us who have just found and bonded with a new friend.

Terrible!
What stupid, little, brainless hoodlums do this kind of thing, and in NYC no less? It's shocking.
Kevin, I knew you back in DC in the early 90s and haven't forgotten your smiling face. Keep strong and heal quickly. You'll be back and better than ever, Miss Thing!
xoxo,
Anne Bidwell

FYI

There is also a Kevin Aviance discussion going on in our "Got Issues?" forum.

Anti-Gay is on the RISE!!


And...
I'm going to make sure Kevin gets all of your. messages.

(Even if I have to read them all to her myself and she has me thrown out of the hospital. Trust, I will TORTURE her with them until she begs me to stop.)

Baby, take some Vitamin E as well. Don't forget the aromatherapy either('specially the lavender and bergamont!) Get you plenty of rest and a speedy recovery. You're beautiful inside and out. You didn't deserve this at all! My thoughts and prayers are with you and hang tough.

i don't know you kev,but i hope you recover from this dreadful incident soon.

sincerley,
canadian hot-boy

Sending some love to you from DC, have a speedy recovery and your in our prayers. We love you!

Via Email from Louisiana

quote:

Sorry to hear about Kevin

I am from New Orleans, and read the article about his assault. I just wanted to say that I am appalled by the closed minded people that walk the streets and feel they have the right to attack someone for the sexuality. I sincerely hope that he prosecutes these animals to the fullest extent of the law. It must not lie still, and have him attacked and injured in vain. I believe in live and let live. Please send my hopes and prayers to him for a speedy recovery and DO NOT waiver in his beliefs and life style in fear that other imbeciles will do this again. I am sure with the coverage this gotten that it will be in everyone's minds. Please tell him to be STRONG and STAND BY HIS BELIEFS. I am Catholic and this week will dedicate a mass in his name.

Sincerely,
Shelly Dugas
Jefferson, La