THE RETURN OF BROTHERHOOD TO ATLANTA
Since 1992, no other entity in Atlanta, Georgia has impacted the lives of so many brothers than Second Sunday. With its roots at the home of Maurice O'Brian Franklin at the Ralph McGill Place Apartments, this organization has empowered, shifted, and refined the minds, hearts, and consciousnesses of many black gay or same gender loving men. For more information on their history visit Second Sunday History.
I am elated about the notion this organization is becoming active again. The past 2nd Sunday (June) marked the reemergence of this group, and what better way to do it than to have real conversations about some of the concerns and thoughts that many of us have had recently. The passing of J. Lawrence Warren, how personal choices of confidentiality of HIV/AIDS impacts us as a community, and what we can do to better support each other in this process. I would not be at all forthcoming if I didn't mention that this past meeting was emotionally charged.
I look forward to working with the group to help improve the flow of our community. Like my grandmother always says, "If you ain't part of the solution, then that means your part of the problem..."! So check out the website and come out and support. With a preliminary strategic plan in place, we are going to be seeking not only time and commitment from people, but also resources including financial contributions.
I am elated about the notion this organization is becoming active again. The past 2nd Sunday (June) marked the reemergence of this group, and what better way to do it than to have real conversations about some of the concerns and thoughts that many of us have had recently. The passing of J. Lawrence Warren, how personal choices of confidentiality of HIV/AIDS impacts us as a community, and what we can do to better support each other in this process. I would not be at all forthcoming if I didn't mention that this past meeting was emotionally charged.
I look forward to working with the group to help improve the flow of our community. Like my grandmother always says, "If you ain't part of the solution, then that means your part of the problem..."! So check out the website and come out and support. With a preliminary strategic plan in place, we are going to be seeking not only time and commitment from people, but also resources including financial contributions.
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