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Helping Those in Need

Aired: April 17, 2009 7 Comments

Reporter: Angel Canales
Producer: Mwenda Kilemi

Many of the pioneers of the gay rights movement are now senior citizens. Some are alone and need social services. Our New Yorker of the week is helping these people get what they need. Angel Canales reports.

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Thomas Weber said:

Hello. It looks great, but where is the sound?

# 23 April 2009 at 5:39 pm

Columbia News Tonight Staff said:

Thanks for catching this. We are working on it and it should be fixed soon. Meanwhile you can see and HEAR the piece in our show at http://blog.jrn.columbia.edu/nightly/?page_id=1698

# 24 April 2009 at 8:44 am

HY said:

BERTIS SHANKLE IS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. HE HAS BEEN AN UPLIFTING SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME…A SIMPLE “THANKS” , BUT FROM THE HEART HY

# 30 April 2009 at 2:01 pm

lee chew said:

it’s a great thing that sage is doing, offering support and community. bertis should be proud of all he is doing.

# 7 May 2009 at 11:36 am

Ty Martin said:

It’s great witnessing Bertis interact with SAGE members,staff and volunteers. He’s truly a wonderful and kind caring man.

# 10 May 2009 at 9:47 pm

Angel Canales said:

Thanks to HY, lee chew and Ty Martin. Mr. Shankle is indeed a great person and his work and motivation to help others at SAGE can serve as an example to inspire others.

Angel Canales, Columbia News Tonight

# 12 May 2009 at 12:28 pm

vente vtt said:

great website with good content, congratulation !

# 30 October 2009 at 10:11 am