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N.E. Francis is an established news journalist, specializing in arts and entertainment features. Ms. Francis is a published poet, celebrity ghostwriter, film & theater critic and upcoming children’s author. She also owns the first online art gallery featuring women artists around the world, BeautyandtheBabyArt.com. Contact her at ArtExaminer@comcast.net.

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Fall in love with lesbian poet & author Staceyann Chin's new memoir, The Other Side of Paradise

I have fallen in love with Staceyann Chin all over again. The Jamaican-born poet first captured my attention back in the 90s with her bold,...
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An open letter to my hero, Dr. Maya Angelou: From one woman writer to another

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Dr. Maya Angelou, This is a letter I’ve wanted to write for 20 years: a letter of gratitude, a letter of tribute, a letter of appreciation....
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An inspiring radio interview on why I wrote 30 days of LGBT arts & entertainment stories

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On August 11th, I had the distinct privilege of being a special guest on a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex (LGBTQI)...
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A love letter to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of America

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Betty Couvertier of radio station WRFG in Atlanta, Georgia hosts a weekly LBGT radio program, 'Alternative Perspectives.' Her program focuses on...
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Why I wrote 30-plus days of articles on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender artists

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In June 2009, I decided to do something bold, something I had never seen another heterosexual reporter do. I would write one article a day for the...
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Love art, music, film and women? 34th Annual Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in August is for you!

Music. Art. Films. Vegetarian meals. Camping in the woods of Michigan. Spending time with other women while drumming, dancing and singing. I can't...
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How poetry can save your life: an Interview with lesbian poet, author Ellen Bass (Part Two)

Ellen Bass is a poet with a gentle soul. She speaks with a softness that signals a gentle patience, so lulling and calm that I found myself gushing...
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How poetry can save your life: an Interview with lesbian poet, author Ellen Bass (Part One)

“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is...
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How to Live an Artist's Life, Part 3: Interview with LGBT artist, author & activist Marie Cartier

Here is Part Three (and the final portion) of my interview with acclaimed artist, Marie Cartier. I've interviewed many celebrities over the years,...
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How to Live an Artist's Life, Part Two: Interview with LGBT artist, author & activist Marie Cartier

Marie Cartier is one of my heroes and rightly so. When I saw her perform "Dandelion Children" several years ago at Saint Mary's College, in...
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