You're Invited to Our FIRST ever Barbara Jordan Day Of Action!

[Rodney Nickens]

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You're Invited to Our First Monthly  Barbara Jordan Day Of Action  LA Black LGBT Politics Workshop Greetings! Are you interested in getting involved with LA LGBT political activism, but don't know how? Are you passionate about making a change in your community as a Black LGBTQ person?   WE WANT YOU to join us for our First Monthly Barbara Jordan Day of Action!   We will teach you Black LGBT politics 101: including writing letters to elected officials, utilizing networking to promote a political issue, recruiting friends and family to a Black LGBT rally or event, and sharing your personal story with friends and family.   Projects led by the Barbara Jordan/Bayard Rustin Coalition, also known as the Jordan/Rustin Coalition or (JRC) have led to greater equality and visibility for the Black LGBTQ community here in Los Angeles, created more awareness and public support for LGBT civil rights and marriage equality, and supported community-based organizations that work to improve the lives of Black LGBT individuals and families.      Now JRC in partnership with our allies in the Black and LGBT community is restructuring our community engagement strategy and hosting monthly Days of Action designed to identify dedicated volunteers, build and train grassroots leaders, foster civic engagement, and inform our community about upcoming LGBT actions and events.      JOIN US!    WHAT: Day Of Action: LA Black LGBT Politics Workshop   WHEN: Saturday March, 12, 2011 12pm-4pm   WHERE: Holy Faith Episcopal Church 260 N Locust Street, Inglewood, CA 90301   WHO: Questions? Contact JRC Field Organizer Rodney Nickens at (424) 645-7252 or rod...@jordanrustin.org     About Us The Barbara Jordan/Bayard Rustin Coalition is a civil rights organization that exists to eradicate racism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and sexism in all forms.    The Jordan/Rustin Coalition's mission is to build the political power of the Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and our allies in the Greater Los Angeles Area through grassroots organizing, political advocacy, public education and community empowerment.    JRC advocates for full equality, including marriage, and complete societal acceptance of all persons with regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression.

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Rodney K. Nickens, Jr.
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