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September 2010, Cover Stories, Having Our Gay Say

TOGETHER WE STAND: Richard and Luis Vieira Rise Above Anti-Gay Attack

By Delena Wilkerson, Publisher   Sun, Aug 22, 2010

The letter I received from Richard Vieira began this way; “I wanted to share something with your magazine readers. It was a bad thing and wrong that happened to me and my husband Luis in the beginning of July. We were the victims of a hate crime here in Staten Island, NY. I suffered some injuries, luckily Luis didn’t." Research shows that people who have not been the victim of a violent crime may have a hard time understanding the impact it has. We're certain your understanding will improve with their stories included here. Yes, Richard and Luis were victimized by so-called thugs, but they are not victims. Not now.

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By Delena Wilkerson, Publisher

Delena Wilkerson, Publisher

Delena is the publisher and editor of 10,000 Couples magazine. Over the past 25 years Delena has published many articles, edited a national newsletter, and been both author and editor of several how-to books on financial management for nonprofits.  Some of these experiences might even help with this latest venture.  For certain, her experiences at the helm of a local nonprofit organization taught her how to get the job done with minimal resources.  She is a graduate of Livingstone College in North Carolina and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration.  Delena currently lives in Oak Park, IL with her spouse and son, cat and koi.

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  1. Wow!

    Luis & Richard, your love makes you heros in our community. Thank you for your resolve. Jeff Cobb

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Jeffrey

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