Talk:Charlene Cothran

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[edit] Hoax?

I had some doubts about the story, however there are two non-friendly references to the magazine's pre-existence, even though the web site is only recent. So although it reads like a modern myth, and I cannot find any good references for the "Lorde-Beam Award for Literary Excellence" I think it is probably true, and have put it in on that basis. If it is a hoax it is probably notable as such. Springnuts 11:03, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

And there is a bit more at http://www.sovo.com/2007/2-16/view/actionalert/6524.cfm suggesting that it is true. Springnuts 18:44, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Hence I have removed the comment below - which also smacked of original research

The Venus magazine website was registered only in December 2006[1], however Jasmyne Cannick [2] recalls writing an editorial for Venus magazine, and there are also references on the web to people reading the magazine[3].

Springnuts 11:23, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I did some research and this is genuine. It seems she lost the .com domain and is now located at .org. Maybe she failed to register it in time, because it seems to be squatted now. But from 1998 to 2006 venusmagazine.com existed as a website with information about Venus Magazine, a Black LGBT magazine.

Checkout the 1998 version [4].

Welcome to Venus Online - a division of Cothran Publications, Inc. Venus now celebrates 4 years as the Nation's Leading Magazine for People of African Descent In The Life. Published 4 times per year, Venus gives readers the best Black Lesbian & Gay perspectives on entertainment, style, relationships, medicine, law, business, advocacy, religion and personal views. Please bookmark this page and continue to check back as our content expands. To find more click on current issue in the navigation bar.

Then there is this opinion in the New York Blade: [5]

And she spoke at an event organised by the New York Public Library, 27th June, 2006 "Art & Activism": [6] [7]

"Black LGBT/SGL Publishers Speak Out ... Charlene Cothran (Venus Magazine)"

I think the historic evidence is very strong and that it is beyond reasonable doubt that this is not a hoax. So I will edit the main article to remove hints of doubt. 84.81.35.156 17:41, 20 March 2007 (UTC)