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Affinity's 'Virtual Black Gold' on Oct. 23
2021-10-07
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Affinity Community Services—a social-justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on Black women—will hold its "Virtual Black Gold" casino event Saturday, Oct. 23.
Fellowship will start at 11 a.m., with the gala starting at noon.
The event will feature performances and raffles, among other things.
Visit www.affinity95.org/blackgold. |
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