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King Day, Kevin's Room Events
2003-12-01
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Chicago Black Lesbians and Gays presents their 9th Annual Free Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "In Times Like These We Need a King," Monday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m., Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago 60630
www.irishamhc.com . (Kennedy Expy into Edens Expy. Exit Wilson Ave East 1 block). This year's breakfast will be a champagne brunch to also celebrate CBLG's 10-year Anniversary.
Also, CBLG invites you to join them for the viewing of Kevin's Room 2, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m., Taskforce, 1130 S. Wabash, Suite 404. Kevinís Room 1 at 7 p.m. (video), Refreshments & Food, and Kevin's Room 2 (broadcast live on WCIU Ch. 26) at 9p.m.
Contact CBLG: (312) 409-4917 or www.CBLG2K2@AOL.COM |
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