First Friday Forum

Latino Gay Men of New York & The “SOMOS” Project of The Latino Commission on AIDS present the First Friday Forum

We will talk about what homophobia is, the different types of homophobia and its social, spiritual, political, and economic dimensions. Also how Homophobia is linked to HIV/AIDS and STI transmission.

We meet every first Friday of each month from 8pm to 10:30pm at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community (LGBT) Center located at 208 West 13th Street near 7th Avenue in New York City (1, 2, 3, A, C, E trains to 14th Street; L train to 8th Avenue). We can be reached at 718-596-0342 ext. 36 or info@lgmny.org

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2005 PRIDE EVENT

IN CELEBRATION OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH,
THE PUERTO RICAN INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP EMPOWERMENT (P.R.I.D.E)
PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE 2005 PRIDE AWARDS

Honoring Outstanding Contributions to the Boricua,
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities.
2005 HONOREES:
Alberto Alonso – Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center
Ramonita Pagan – Counselor, Fortune Society
Josie Monroe - Community Activist
Nilda Carrasquillo – Director of Operations, Latino Commission on AIDS
Friday November 11, 2005 - 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center
1680 Lexington Avenue at 105th Street in Manhattan
Music & Dancing to immediately follow the Awards Ceremony
Directions: Lexington Avenue # 6 Train to 103rd Street
Comida Criolla and Cash Bar
Donations $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door (No Exceptions)
For Tickets or Information contact Luis A. Robles, President at 718-505-1513 or 917-670-1986 or by e-mail at lrobles11372@yahoo.com.
The Puerto Rican Initiative to Develop Empowerment is a not for profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of the Boricua, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of Puerto Rican Heritage
SPONSORED BY:
THE LATINO GAY MEN OF NEW YORK (LGMNY)
AND
THE GAY & LESBIAN DOMINICAN
EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (G.A.L.D.E)

Help Log Radio Show LGBT Hatred

This is an update from GLAAD's LGBT Latino Activist list.Este es un avance noticioso de la lista LGBT Latina de GLAAD.
DO NOT REPRODUCE WITHOUT CITING THIS SOURCE.**************************************************************

Dear Friends,

We are seeking LGBT activists who would want to volunteer to listen to two Spanish-language radio stations morning shows: El Vacilón de la Mañana WSKQ (97.9 FM)http://www.elvacilon.com/main.shtml Amor93.1 WPAT ("Amor 93.1")

For a long time, we have heard nasty comments and derogatory terms from El Vacilón hosts including the words "patos" when referring to gay men - but this is the tip of the iceberg. Apparently, Amor’s morning show hosts are doing the same thing. Please help us! Just listen to the shows: and log time, date and types of defamatory comments that were made in regards to the LGBT community.

Guess what? Enough is enough!Abrazos!Mónica Taher Directora de Medios de Comunicación Alianza Gay y Lésbica Contra la Difamación (GLAAD) “SOMOS TU FAMILIA”¿Ya visitaste nuestro portal en español?

http://www.glaad.org/espanol/index.php

323.634.2025 t213.713.5549
ctaher@glaad.org
www.glaad.org La Alianza Gay y Lésbica Contra la Difamación (GLAAD) se dedica a promover imágenes veraces y objetivas de la comunidad lésbica, gay, bisexual y transgénero (LGBT) en los medios de comunicación Hispano parlantes para eliminar la homofobia y la discriminación en contra de la identidad del género y la orientación sexual.

Latino Issues Convention and Expo,

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Raritan Center, Edison, NJ.May 27-28, 2005
For more information go to http://www.latinoinstitute.net/convention_expo.html

The Latino Issues Convention and Exposition. will start with an expo-consumer show and convocation on Friday morning with conference workshop sessions on various issues, from education to health, housing, and economic development and workforce issues. A Luncheon for 1,000 delegates will be held from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The luncheon is being planned with the support and active participation of the Latino Caucus of the New Jersey Legislature, chaired by Assemblyman Wilfredo Caraballo. Speaker Albio Sires is the Co-Chair of the Luncheon. As they will be convening prior to the June 7th primaries, the major gubernatorial candidates from both major parties, are expected to be in attendance.

The Saturday event will feature exhibition booths, a consumer show, health clinics, major entertainment, cultural events and food. At 9:00 a.m., a contest with the participation of the best Latino folkloric and cultural groups in the tri-state area. will be held. A Salsa dance contest will follow at 10:30 a.m.

A free concert by world renowned salsero Frankie Negrón will be the headline that day. The concert will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the general public.
This event is sponsored by The Latino Institute, Inc., a private, non-profit, charitable organization. The institute’s mission is to serve as a bridge between the Latino community, and the educational, governmental, social and economic institutions of society by providing accurate, factual, and timely information on the barriers and challenges affecting the education, growth, development and well-being of that community and by developing, recommending, and advocating solutions and actions which may serve as a catalyst for change.
For more information on the convention, opportunities to exhibit, and the folkloric and salsa contest, contact the Latino Institute at 973-481-2522, or via e-mail at ctorres346@optonline.net.

Additional information on the Latino Issues Convention and Exposition, the opportunities for corporate sponsorships, and registration forms, are now posted at www.latinoinstitute.net.

V.O.C.E.S. Leadership Training Seeks Leaders of Tomorrow

V.O.C.E.S. is a skills building, leadership development and community organizing training initiative for effective social change, dedicating 16 weeks to:

• Community building
• Latin American Organizing History
• Group facilitation
• Curriculum & program development
• Conflict resolution, political action,public speaking, press release writing
  

LGM/NY is in search of 10 Latino Gay or Bisexual men between the ages of 20-29 to commit to a 16 week training program and an 8 week internship.

Participants will receive a small stipend and Metrocards. A light dinner is provided at each session throughout the training. If you are interested in becoming a leader/community organizer in the Latino LGBTQ community, V.O.C.E.S. is the program for you.

If you are interested in registering, have questions or would like more program information, please feel free to contact us at 212-367-1092 or leave a message on our voicemail at 718-596-0342 x36.

We look forward to hearing from you.

V.O.C.E.S. Entrenamiento Para Los Lideres Del Futuro

V.O.C.E.S. edifica destrezas y desarrolla el liderazgo, dedicando 16 semanas a los siguientes temas:

• la edificación comunitaria
• la historia de organización en Latinoamérica
• el desarrollo de currículo y de programa
• la resolución de conflicto, la acción política, el hablar publico, y escribiendo para los medios de comunicación
• la facilitación de grupo
  
  LGM/NY busca 10 hombres Latinos gay o bisexual que están entre las edades de 20 - 29 y quienes se dedicaran a 16 semanas de entrenamiento junto con 8 semanas interactuando en una organización local. Los participantes recibirán un estipendio mensual, Metrocards, y comida durante el programa. Si usted esta interesado en ser un lider en nuestra comunidad Latina LGBTQ, V.O.C.E.S. es el programa para usted. Para registrar, si tienes mas preguntas o si quieres más información sobre el programa, por favor contáctenos al 212-367-1092 o déjenos un mensaje al 718-596-0342 x36. Esperamos escuchar de usted.
  

Taller: Nuevo Grupo de apoyo para hombres gay y bisexual

¿Quieres mantenerte negativo?

Reúnete con el Foro Hispano para infórmate sobre un programa innovador solo para ti. Conozcas otros hombres Latinos que tienen sexo con otros hombres para hablar sobre temas que afectan tu salud en un ambiento divertido y confidencial. El evento tomara lugar el jueves, 10 de marzo, de 7 a 9 pm en 62-07 Woodside Ave, 3er piso.

Para mas información, por favor llame a George Fesser o a Walter Manrique al (718) 803-2766.