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Kristen, our server at BLB, attacked. Victim of hate crime.

 
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JeffKamin
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:55 am    Post subject: Kristen, our server at BLB, attacked. Victim of hate crime. Reply with quote
I just saw on Kare-11 news this morning that Kristen Boyne, 32, our server at BLB, was attacked by two men near the Uptown Rainbow on Thursday night. She was on her way to the store when two men called her a " derogatory term for a gay woman". She asked why they were saying that to her. They proceeded to hit her in the face and stomach until she was unconscious. She was treated at HCMC. Police are looking for two male suspects. Kristen was interviewed on the news this morning. She looked okay, but obviously shaken up saying it seemed "very random".

Our thoughts go out to our favorite server. If anyone sees her before Feb 10th give her our best. And be careful walking around Uptown Rainbow.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:27 am    Post subject: Solidarity March Reply with quote
Thursday, January 29, 2009
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Starting on Bryant and Lake Street, down to Emerson and back

http://www.twincities.indymedia.org/2009/jan/queer-women-and-allies-march-kristen-boyne
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was just gonna post that info on the forum but Sarah beat me to it. Thanks for the invite! I'll definitely be there.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awful. Okay, crying at my desk now. See you guys there.
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Carter



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll be there. If anyone has any great ideas for signs, hit me with them. My friends want to make signs, but considering that they do things like build giant vagina floats for the Pride Parade, I'm concerned about what they might come up with for me to carry around on Thursday.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hope to make it. I encourage anyone who can to come support. I have a better chance of making it if you bring one of those floats, Carter.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anyone who was able to make it to the walk, please send me a report or post it here (photos, too). Thanks.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The main thing I remember is the acute cognitive dissonance I experienced from the gigantic red Humvee that kept circling the block honking in support.

My friends and I hustled off to the bus, and home to hot-chocolate, as soon as the walk was over, but I'm glad we went.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was there media coverage? Any specifics so I can see a link?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A co-worker says she saw it on both Channel 4 & 5. Only about 5-10 seconds worth of coverage.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
We raised over $350 for Kristen Boyne last night. Thanks to all for their generous support. Hope she can return to us soon.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kristen wrote to us last night:

"Hey Jeff & B&B,
Due to the recent incident (assault), I will be out of work for a few months. Please be gentle with Jenn & Miki (servers). I'm sure they will do an excellent job serving this fabulous group of people. I'm looking forward to coming back to work and especially workning B&B. Be well.
I'll see you soon."
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