Tag Archives: lgbtq

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Killed in the Senate

  By Maegan La Mala | December 10, 2010 - 9:50 am |
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In contrast to what happened in the Senate yesterday morning with the DREAM Act, the Senate failed to move to even discuss the repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which forces lgbtq members of the armed forces to serve in the closet or risk losing their position.

Via the Detroit News:

It failed in a 57-40 test vote, falling three votes short of the 60 needed to advance.
GOP senators mostly united in defeating the measure on procedural grounds, insisting that the Senate vote on tax cuts first. Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican to support moving to debate the bill.

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Rise Up For Safety!

  By la Macha | May 17, 2010 - 12:51 pm |
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In light of the murder of Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar, I found this call out for action to be especially timely and necessary. If you’re in the area, show your support however you can!

Join us at Rise Up For Safety!
Sunday, May 23 from 1pm-4pm

Common Grounds
376 Tompkins Ave between Putnam and Jefferson
C to Kingston-Throop, B52 to Tompkins, B26 to Tompkins, B43 to Jefferson

Stand up for safety will be a chance for community members to join our training team of people interested in helping to train Safe Spaces for our Safe Neighborhood Campaign. It will also be a chance for people to learn about our new and current safe spaces, learn tools to be Safe OUTside the System, and get involved in the Campaign.

The Safe Neighborhood Campaign seeks to end hate and police violence against LGBTSTSTGNC people of color in Central Brooklyn. The goals of the Safe Neighborhood Campaign are to empower community members to prevent violence before it starts, intervene while violence is happening, and to build stronger relationships between LGBTSTSTGNC (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non Conforming) people of color, our allies, and the broader community. Eventually we hope to build the relationships and skills between S.O.S. members and safe spaces to hold attackers accountable, to investigate violent incidents, and to provide direct support to community members outside of law enforcement.
Register Now! http://alp.org/risesafetygetdownsos

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NYC : LGBTQ Immigration Fair April 20

  By Maegan la Mamita Mala | April 11, 2010 - 9:00 am |
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of New York, and the LGBT Immigrant Social Action Group, are proud to inform you of our upcoming 2nd Annual LGBT IMMIGRATION FAIR and Cultural Event:

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm Information Fair, 7:30pm-9:00pm Cultural Event
Place: 208 West 13th Street, room 301

We would like to invite you to this year’s Immigration Fair. This event is targeted to all LGBT immigrants, regardless of immigration status. You will be able to meet lawyers, health service providers and other LGBT-centric organizations. Please pass this information on to anyone who may benefit from attending. Last year, 40 organizations and 500 attendees came to our successful event.

We thank you for your support, and look forward to your participation.

This is the official LGBT event of the NYC Immigrant Heritage Week sponsored by the Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs.

For more information please contact George Fesser: 212-620-7310×291 or gfesser@gaycenter.org

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SPANISH

RESERVA LA FECHA!!!

El Centro de Comunidad de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales y Transgéneros de New York, y el Grupo de Acción Social de Inmigrantes LGBT, se enorgullecen de informarle sobre nuestro próximo Evento Cultural y la 2da Feria Anual de Inmigración para LGBT:

Fecha: Martes 20 de abril, 2010-01-19

Hora: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Feria de Información, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Evento Cultural

Lugar: 208 West 13th Street, habitación 301

Nos gustaría invitarle a la Feria de Inmigración de este año. Este evento está dirigido a todos los inmigrantes LGBT, sin importar su estatus de inmigración. Allí usted podrá conocer abogados, proveedores de servicios de salud y otras organizaciones enfocadas en la comunidad LGBT. Por favor, pase esta información a todo el que pueda beneficiar asistir a esta feria. El año pasado 40 organizaciones y 500 personas asistieron a nuestro exitoso evento.

Agradecemos de antemano su apoyo, y esperamos contar con su participación.

Este es el evento LGBT oficial de la Semana de Herencia Inmigrante en NYC, patrocinado por la Oficina Mayor de Asuntos de Inmigrantes.

Para más información favor contactar a George Fesser en: 212-620-7310×291 ó gfesser@gaycenter.org

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