RazorTV - Let's Talk About S_E_X

The recent AWARE episode has cast a white-hot spotlight on sex education in schools.

On 5th June, RazorTV's Kai Ling and E-Von invited a few students and myself to talk about Sex Education on their show.

I encourage you to watch Part 2 and 3 of the video, because in Part 3, I said something that I felt is very important for parents and students: "Education not only preserves what is good in society, but it also serves to prepare our kids for the future world." Adult Singaporeans who have the opportunity to work and interact with overseas people will agree that we need to be able to express ourselves clearly, eloquently and with facts to a global community. Without giving our students a world perspective, our kids cannot expect to compete, stand up and be heard with respect by well-educated people from all over the world.

This is Part 1 of the video (about 10 mins):

Here's Part 2 (8 mins):

Part 3:

Julian Bond speaks of Gay Marriage

The top black leaders of the world: Coretta Scott King (wife of Martin Luthur King), Bishop Tutu and Nelson Mandela understood what prejudice is about. They supported gay rights and gay marriage.

Julian Bond speaks eloquently of the current arguments against equality:

The Oscar parts local tv censored

"Milk", the movie about slain gay leader Harvey Milk, won Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.

As usual, any positive portrayal or speech about gay people was censored by local broadcast (imagine trying to do that to other minorities!).

The speech by Best Original Screenplay winner Dustin Lance Black is important, so I'll just put it up here.

Melbourne radio chat + Channelnews Asia + Newpaper

On the 3rd Dec, Australian radio station Joy 94.9 interviewed me about life before and after my coming out. It is now available online as a podcast.
(Look for "Orange Ribbon" program in the list, and if the program for 3rd December is no longer listed then click on "Other episodes.." and then select the program for 3rd December, 2008.)

http://www.joy.org.au/rsspodcast

Alternately, you can download the podcast directly using this link:

http://www.cpod.org.au/download.php?id=604

These 3 Youtube videos are posted by Channel NewsAsia's Blog TV in Sept 30th, 2008.

In it, Ping and the Flying Dutchman discussed why it is important for schools to talk about sex education. It is timely because HIV infection is still on the rise, and a lack of progress in this area globally will only continue the trend.

And here's an article in July 2008 in Newpaper:

http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,171549,00.html

Indignation Talk Part 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11

Click here: Youtube video Part 7

In this short segment, I have a message for gay students in Singapore. This is the message I wished someone had given to me when I was a lonely gay teen in school.


Click here: Youtube video Part 8

Here, the brave audience attending this talk are invited to ask any questions. The first is probably the most immediate: how can I take down the blog so quickly? And what really happened at MOE (Ministry Of Education) during the controversy?


Click here: Youtube video Part 9

Russell Heng, an inspiring playwright and pioneer, asked an unexpected but really tough question: how I felt with Fong Swee Suan as my father. Fong Swee Suan was one of the key characters, along with Lim Chin Siong, in the infamous Hock Lee bus riot.


Click here: Youtube video Part 10

Another audience wanted advise on being a teacher who happens to be gay.
Should he/she come out?


Click here: Youtube video Part 11

And here, an advise for local artists, comic artists or otherwise, on what attitude can get Singapore to Pop!

Indignation talk Part 5 & 6 - these are the best bits!

Click here: Youtube video Part 5

After coming out, I see Singapore in a whole new light. Suddenly, the possibility that Singapore can become a nation whose culture and technology contribute to the whole wide world becomes real!

Click here: Youtube video Part 6

This part of the speech talks about my rebirth as a comic artist. Removed from my closet, I am now able to create fearlessly, and strive to be the best person I can be.

Why did I come out? Videos part 1 to 4 on Youtube

Click here: Youtube video Part 1

Why did I come out? Due to societal pressures, gay men and women learn to keep their orientation hidden for years and decades. I carried that burden with me for almost 3 decades, but at some point, I decided it is not a cross I wish to carry for the rest of my life.

Click here: Youtube Video Part 2

There are many people I can thank for helping me reach my decision to come out. Here are some of the reasons (apologies to Rev Ouyong Wenfeng - I'd neglected to mention his contributions during the speech).



Click here: Youtube video part 3

How did I come out? Some of you may have seen bits and snippets of the newspaper coverage in September 2007, but here's the details of what happened days before I put up my coming out blog.



Click here: Youtube video part 4

What happened after I posted the blog? The next few days were stormy and the pressure was tremendous. I could talk about it more objectively now.

The subsequent parts will be out soon. I hope these videos will be a positive contribution in your lives. Thanks for viewing them.