Tomorrow, October 24, a live (in the US) episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, "Gay Around the World," will feature one of the Egyptian men arrested in the famous "Cairo 52" case in 2001. Human Rights Watch helped make his appearance on the program possible. He will talk not only about his arrest and imprisonment (the show will feature video recorded at the trial) but about his life in exile since. For more about the case and Human Rights Watch's three-year work on it, visit:
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Also featured will be Manvendra Singh Gohil, scion of the Rajpipla royal family in India, who has become a voice for LGBT rights on the subcontinent. The program will also include segments on LGBT life in Iran, and Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican-born lesbian activist and artist. Check out http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml?promocode=HP51 .
One guest was arrested and spent a year in jail. Another says she was so fearful, she moved to a different country. And, a prince's secret was so taboo, it ripped his royal family apart. A look at what it is like to be gay around the world.
Tune in Wednesday! - Preview at http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml?promocode=HP51
Staceyann Chin and John Amaechi Live on Oprah – Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Gay Around the World
Please tune in to check out former NBA player John Amaechi and Tony-Award winning playwright and poet Staceyann Chin on Oprah's Show "Gay Around the World." We pitched her for the show, which broadcasts LIVE tomorrow (so set your DVD recorders). Staceyann is an outspoken, Jamaican-born lesbian artist/activist. For more info about Staceyann's work visit: http://www.staceyannchin.com/v2/index.html
Former NBA player John Amaechi will also appear on the show. Amaechi made headlines earlier this year when he became the first NBA player to come out. Throughout 2007, he's made numerous appearances on talk shows and has done an amazing job articulating his journey. To read more about Amaechi visit: http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/03/john_amaechi_interview/
The show description is as follows:
Tune in LIVE on Wednesday, October 24 when The Oprah Winfrey Show travels the globe for a look into the lives of gays and lesbians in the U.S. and worldwide. Go behind the headlines to see the secret lives of gays in Iran. Meet an Indian prince whose coming out caused a controversy in his homeland. Plus, meet inspiring gay couples and families from around the world. Check local listings for exact time and station.
http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml?promocode=HP51
Tune in Wednesday! - Preview at http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml?promocode=HP51
Staceyann Chin and John Amaechi Live on Oprah – Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Gay Around the World
Please tune in to check out former NBA player John Amaechi and Tony-Award winning playwright and poet Staceyann Chin on Oprah's Show "Gay Around the World." We pitched her for the show, which broadcasts LIVE tomorrow (so set your DVD recorders). Staceyann is an outspoken, Jamaican-born lesbian artist/activist. For more info about Staceyann's work visit: http://www.staceyannchin.com/v2/index.html
Former NBA player John Amaechi will also appear on the show. Amaechi made headlines earlier this year when he became the first NBA player to come out. Throughout 2007, he's made numerous appearances on talk shows and has done an amazing job articulating his journey. To read more about Amaechi visit: http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/03/john_amaechi_interview/
The show description is as follows:
Tune in LIVE on Wednesday, October 24 when The Oprah Winfrey Show travels the globe for a look into the lives of gays and lesbians in the U.S. and worldwide. Go behind the headlines to see the secret lives of gays in Iran. Meet an Indian prince whose coming out caused a controversy in his homeland. Plus, meet inspiring gay couples and families from around the world. Check local listings for exact time and station.
http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071024.jhtml?promocode=HP51
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