From http://www.gaycenter.org/out Highlights from the Join the Impact Rally at City Hall in New York City on Saturday, Nov 15, 2008. 10,000 people with four days of organizing? Amazing! Kudos to the new, young activists. Be inspired. Take Action!
From http://www.gaycenter.org/gip Transgender Basics is a 20 minute educational film on the concepts of gender and transgender people. Two providers from the Gender Identity Project discuss basic concepts of gender, sexual orientation, identity and gender roles. Three transgender community members share their personal experiences of being trans and genderqueer. The film targets service providers and others working with the LGBT community, but it also provides a fascinating glimpse into gender and identity for the general public. “Our culture likes to make things simple, and gender isn't.” Carrie Davis, Transgender Community Organizer, in Transgender Basics. “It was the constant fight of me saying 'there is nothing wrong with being this kind of girl,' as oppose to, 'well, I'm not a girl.'” Nicco Beretta, participant in Transgender Basics. For more information contact the Gender Identity Project at 212 620 7310 or at www.gaycenter.org
From http://gaycenter.org/ New York City has finally jumped into the protest fray starting with a demonstration at the Church of Latter-Day Saints on November 12th. Thousands came out to demand equal rights. The march went down Broadway to Columbus Circle. The next protest will be at City Hall this Saturday, November 15th at 1:30pm check the Center's website above and also: http://jointheimpact.com/
From http://www.gaycenter.org/advocacy/issues/prop8 Following the electoral outcomes on four ballot initiatives related to same-sex unions and adoption in California, Arizona, Arkansas and Florida the reaction from the LGBT community is building. Protests are finally starting in New York this week. Earlier this year, Marriage Equality New York sponsored their Fifth Annual Wedding March across the Brooklyn Bridge. This year the march happened in late summer instead of spring, and instead of rain there was sweltering sunshine for the thousands who gathered at City Hall Park to march across the Brooklyn Bridge. Here’s hoping that the continued work of our activists and elected officials will make New York the next state to officially recognize same-sex marriage.
From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ This year the Center and the Greenwich Village – Chelsea Chamber of Commerce hosted Out to Work, the second annual LGBT career fair. Job seekers came out to meet employers and get career advice. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to http://www.gaycenter.org/support
From http://www.gaycenter.org/out/ Principals from the Big 4 accounting firms shared their experiences of coming out and being out in corporate America in a program called Not So Straight to the Top. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to http://www.gaycenter.org/support
From http://www.gaycenter.org/election2008 Don't forget to vote this November 4th so that your voice can be heard in election 2008. The Promote the Vote campaign at the Center worked tirelessly this election season to register thousands of new voters. Come celebrate with us on November 4th.
From http://www.gaycenter.org/out The Center hosted a benefit staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Lisbon Traviata. The play portrays one man’s fevered quest for a bootleg recording of Maria Callas singing La Traviata in Lisbon. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to http://www.gaycenter.org/support
From http://www.gaycenter.org/out The Center hosted a benefit staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Lisbon Traviata. The play portrays one man’s fevered quest for a bootleg recording of Maria Callas singing La Traviata in Lisbon. This audio podcast is produced by Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to http://www.gaycenter.org/support
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From http://gaycenter.org/ This year the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York City turned 25 and has been celebrating the last quarter century of community service with special events and activities. Robert Woodworth, currently the Director of Meeting and Conference Services and Capital Projects, was here at the beginning and sat down with journalist and critic Bill Goldstein to talk about the history of the Center and the landmark building it is housed in on 13th Street in Greenwich Village. On November 13th there will be a special event to celebrate Robert’s 25 years of service with a reunion of current and former board members: http://gaycenter.org/node/2112 This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to http://www.gaycenter.org/support