Cyndi Lauper, Gay Rights Advocate: A Moment Of Appreciation

[w8liftinglady]

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2011/08/cyndi_lauper_a_moment_of_appre.php

Cyndi Lauper, she's so unusual -- that hasn't changed since she released her debut album of the same name in 1983, right? Well, guess what? Cyndi Lauper is so unusual that she just went and put her money where her awesomely loud mouth is and opened a shelter for homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youth. She was apparently moved to do so in her hometown, after she found out that 40 percent of the homeless youth in NYC identified as LGBT -- a shocking statistic, we're sure you'll agree.

Cyndi, we applaud you. We applaud you because according to statistics, 20 percent of the nation's homeless are part of the LGBT community (while the general youth population is only 3-5 percent LGBT). In addition, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless, homeless LGBT youth have a far higher suicide rate than their hetero counterparts (62 percent versus 29 percent) and are over seven times more likely to experience sexual violence on the streets than straight youths.

[MuseRider]

1. I adore her.

I have not read the article yet and will later but wanted to say that before I leave. I also read that they are making a musical on Broadway of Kinky Boots and she is doing the music. Should be a lot of fun. She is a very unique person, relishes her role as such. You have to respect that kind of individuality. Her role in the fight is significant although you rarely hear too much about it.

I will join in the applause. Outstanding. Welcomed and needed. XO

[xchrom]

2. recommend

[Bluenorthwest]

3. She's six kinds of awsome. Her singing voice and her voice as

an advocate are both large and beautiful instruments.

[Booster]

4. Saw her in concert with Cher and Cyndi rocked the joint. She's

an amazing woman.

[cate94]

5. She rocks.

[William769]

6. Cyndi Lauper My queen & coming from me, that says it all.

[Raster]

7. Cyndi has been a long-time true and trusted friend to the LGBT community.

And one of my favorite artists. I support the "Give a Damn" campaign.:applause:

http://www.wegiveadamn.org/

[Zorra]

8. She Bop! nt