In the last week there have been a series of cases where members of the gay community have been assaulted, robbed and hospitalized. At which point do we say enough is enough? We must stand together and let the city of New York that this will no longer be tolerated. The ignorance towards the gay community must come to an end. This is a call to arms for the entire gay community to begin to rise up and fight back. We stand in solidarity with those who have been victims of hate crimes.

OUT in the Open: Stories of Queer Oppression and Empowerment

An original work of spoken word theater by Andy Cofino. All poetry is based on 91 interviews she conducted across diverse cultures and communities. Interlaced with queer history, the experiences of a wide range of LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, ally) people are brought to life on stage through 16 original spoken word monologues, and connected through strands of struggle, resistance, and survival.

Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:12:43 -0400 From: LIDELL JACKSON

THE BROTHERS FOR SISTERS WATER BRIGADE

Join us on SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH as we coordinate the BROTHERS FOR SISTERS WATER BRIGADE for the 17TH ANNUAL DYKE MARCH down 5th Avenue.

Meet us between 5:30 and 6:00 pm at the SouthWest corner of
5th Avenue and 14th Street, where we’’ll gather our resources, get water, cups and trays, and prepare for the arrival of the 17TH Annual Dyke March at 6:45, headed South down 5th Avenue toward Washington Square Park. Feel free to contribute resources [ especially bottled water! ] . . .