Good afternoon everybody;
Last night about 10 brilliant sisters and brothers met to discuss and address the recent discriminatory actions towards the Black LGBT crowd that goes to
A lot of great but alarming information was disseminated and well there is definitely a pattern happening that is painting a dismal picture for the inclusion of our folks in midtown and
We did come up with a “plan” with first steps in addressing our concerns. On Monday, August 20, 2007 @ 7pm we will reconvene to continue the conversation and to report back on our progress. Anyone is welcome to join us. Please contact us if interested. We are currently looking for a meeting space in MIDTOWN. As a default, Craig Washington has offered
NOTE:
The meeting tentatively scheduled for tomorrow THURSDAY will not take place.
Also the MPSA meeting scheduled for Monday, August 13th WILL NOT TAKE PLACE!!! Their meeting will be the 2nd Monday in September.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED???
Anyone working with Black Gay youths (Da CRIBB, Evolution Project, Youth Space, Atlanta Ballroom Alliance etc.) is STRONGLY encouraged TO BE AT THE TABLE!!!
We need everyone to be extra vigilant of any discriminatory acts and to keep recorded details (time, place, witnesses etc.)
IF you live in midtown, Please join the Midtown Neighborhood Association and/or the Midtown Ponce Security Alliance so that your voice can be heard. Or at least attend the meetings!!!
Share this information with your friends and family that might live in midtown. Ask them to join us at our next meeting.
As always, be blessed!!!
Jon Gabriel Ortiz
Communicable Disease Specialist
Fulton County Department of Health & Wellness
Communicable Disease Prevention Branch
(404) 730-1429 Office
(678) 499-9716 Cell
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