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Freedom to Marry at museum Feb. 18
2010-02-17
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Pro-LGBT organization Lambda Legal, along with partner and sponsor groups, are hosting the 9th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception Thursday, Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m., at The National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th.There will be cake-cutting, an open bar, music by DJ Harry T and a special performance of "Let Them Eat Cake," created by Holly Hughes and Megan Carney with Maureen Angelos and an ensemble of local artists and activists. RSVP at www.lambdalegal.org/events. YPS/DCFS retreat Feb. 20 Youth Pride Services ( YPS ) which focuses on minority LGBT youthis teaming with state and city youth-protection agencies for a unprecedented daylong retreat Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, and YPS, 5480 S. Kenwood. The Department of Children and Family Services ( DCFS ) has been invited to conduct the morning session for youth at 11 a.m. Youth 13- 17 and young adults 18-20 will participate in the formation of a new "Speak Up, Speak Out" Campaign that will focus on LGBT youth of color. After a light lunch, those who work with youth from other organizations, peer educators, as well as YPS staff and volunteers ( who have been mandated to attend by YPS ) will attend a similar session designed for them. E-mail youthpridecenter@gmail.com for more information. |
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