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Showing posts with label ONE ST LOUIS. Show all posts
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
MEPSI Seeks Event Volunteers (Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois)
Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) is currently looking for volunteers for upcoming fundraisers and our Pride festival held in June. If you would like to volunteer and support your local LGBT community please contact Metro East Pride through our gmail account at metroeastpride@gmail.com
For more information: www.MetroEastPride.com
For more information: www.MetroEastPride.com
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Holiday Dinner at LGBT Center
www.BellevillePride.org
via SAGE METRO ST.LOUIS
Holiday Dinner at LGBT Center
(ST. LOUIS)
You are invited to the 1st Holiday Dinner at The LGBT Center of St. Louis. This day is designed for people who need a place to spend Christmas Day. It's family time here at the Center.
The Center will be open from 9 am to 9 pm with a Holiday Dinner being served at 3 p.m. (Please bring a side dish)
Location: 4337 Manchester Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108
RSVP by calling the LGBT Center of St. Louis 314.472.5428.
via SAGE METRO ST.LOUIS
Holiday Dinner at LGBT Center
(ST. LOUIS)
You are invited to the 1st Holiday Dinner at The LGBT Center of St. Louis. This day is designed for people who need a place to spend Christmas Day. It's family time here at the Center.
The Center will be open from 9 am to 9 pm with a Holiday Dinner being served at 3 p.m. (Please bring a side dish)
Location: 4337 Manchester Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108
RSVP by calling the LGBT Center of St. Louis 314.472.5428.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Holiday announcements from MEPSI
www.BellevillePride.org
via Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI)
(BELLEVILLE)
Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois will be offering pictures with our Sexy Santa or Ms. Claus at Club Escapade's Christmas Party. Proceeds to go towards our annual PrideFest, June 16th. Location is at Club Escapade 133 W. Main Street 62220 www.MetroEastPride.com
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
MetroEast Pride of Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce that it will be collecting non-perishable food items throughout the holiday season to benefit The Food Pantry at Bethany Place. Please visit one of our drop box locations: Wagner Buick GMC in Belleville, Club-Escapade Belleville, The Tan Company in Shiloh or The LGBT Center of St. Louis (FINAL PICKUP DEC 19TH).
via Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI)
(BELLEVILLE)
Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois will be offering pictures with our Sexy Santa or Ms. Claus at Club Escapade's Christmas Party. Proceeds to go towards our annual PrideFest, June 16th. Location is at Club Escapade 133 W. Main Street 62220 www.MetroEastPride.com
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
MetroEast Pride of Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce that it will be collecting non-perishable food items throughout the holiday season to benefit The Food Pantry at Bethany Place. Please visit one of our drop box locations: Wagner Buick GMC in Belleville, Club-Escapade Belleville, The Tan Company in Shiloh or The LGBT Center of St. Louis (FINAL PICKUP DEC 19TH).
Monday, October 31, 2011
Jaye Westermann Named To TransHaven’s Staff
www.BellevillePride.Org
Jaye Westermann Named To TransHaven’s Staff
10/30/2011
(ST. LOUIS)
TransHaven is pleased to announce that Jaye Westermann of Saint Louis, Missouri has been named Project Coordinator. Jaye will be reporting as staff personnel and has accepted the volunteer and uncompensated position.
Jaye is a graduate of Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville and is employed by Planned Parenthood as a Clinical Instructor, Jaye identifies as Intersex and GenderQueer. Among Jaye’s primary duties will be to represent us in advocacy’s reflecting the Intersex and GenderQueer Communities and represent TransHaven as our laison to those Communities. We welcome Jaye to our Team, who will share in reflection of our diverse outreach to the entire Community.
TransHaven: Advocates for Trans Equality, the Homeless / Shelterless, the Disabled, Anti-Violence initiatives, and cross-sectional advocacy’s for all that are LGBTIQA
www.transhaven.org
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
MCCGSL Choir wins regional How Sweet the Sound award for Best Overall Choir!
www.BellevillePride.Org
via Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis
MCCGSL Choir wins regional How Sweet the Sound award for Best Overall Choir!
by Mccgsl Church on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 12:50pm
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis is excited to announce the results of the How Sweet the Sound: A Verizon Experience regional choir competition held at the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, September 26, 2011. The Best Large Choir prize was awarded to Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis (MCCGSL) for their 53 member choir performance of “Psalm 68, Let Our God Arise” by Kurt Carr. Jerry Smith, MCCGSL Director of Music, accepted the $10,000 award from Host Donald Lawrence in front of a packed house at the Scottrade Center.
Additionally, the MCCGSL choir was selected as Regional Competition, Best Overall Choir. As winners of this award, the MCCGSL choir received all expense paid travel to Los Angeles, California, to perform in the Verizon Best National Choir Competition on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Staples Center. Each choir member received a medal with the inscription “Regional Competition, Best Overall Choir”; a Droid mobile phone, and a $50 gift certificate for activation.
The Judges for the How Sweet The Sound Regional Competition in St. Louis were Marvin Sapp, Shirley Caesar, and Dorinda Clark-Cole. In commenting on the MCCGSL choir performance, Pastor Marvin Sapp said, “Let me start by saying this is what heaven is supposed to look like! It’s supposed to look like a multiplicity of cultures, colors, creeds all coming together for the sole purpose of magnifying and glorifying the God of our fathers.” Judge Shirley Caesar shared, “They did not miss a beat.” Dorinda Clark-Cole reported, “This is what heaven really does look like. You all did a wonderful performance."
Jerry Smith told the choir before the stage, “Sing to God and do not worry about anything else. We are here to worship and to give God our best.” Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell stated, “I am so proud of our church choir! Their vocal performance was amazing – truly the best of their three years in Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound competition. Yet, I am even more proud of their genuine, praise-filled spirits which demonstrated without a doubt that God’s love is for ALL people.”
MCC of Greater Saint Louis was founded in 1973 as an outreach to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Today, it has a membership of 413 and owns its own facility for worship and ministry at 1919 S. Broadway, in the Soulard neighborhood. Its mission is to accept, embody, and declare God’s love for all. MCCGSL lives out this mission by providing direct ministries of worship, education, pastoral care, and outreach to those seeking a progressive and inclusive faith community. MCCGSL also collaborates with other community nonprofits such as One St. Louis, Peter & Paul Community Services, Winter Outreach, St. Louis Pridefest, Black Pride, MetroEast Pride, St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Metropolitan Congregations United, Doorways, Food Outreach, Growing American Youth, and Show Me No Hate.
VIDEO
via Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis
by Mccgsl Church on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 12:50pm
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis is excited to announce the results of the How Sweet the Sound: A Verizon Experience regional choir competition held at the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, September 26, 2011. The Best Large Choir prize was awarded to Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis (MCCGSL) for their 53 member choir performance of “Psalm 68, Let Our God Arise” by Kurt Carr. Jerry Smith, MCCGSL Director of Music, accepted the $10,000 award from Host Donald Lawrence in front of a packed house at the Scottrade Center.
Additionally, the MCCGSL choir was selected as Regional Competition, Best Overall Choir. As winners of this award, the MCCGSL choir received all expense paid travel to Los Angeles, California, to perform in the Verizon Best National Choir Competition on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Staples Center. Each choir member received a medal with the inscription “Regional Competition, Best Overall Choir”; a Droid mobile phone, and a $50 gift certificate for activation.
The Judges for the How Sweet The Sound Regional Competition in St. Louis were Marvin Sapp, Shirley Caesar, and Dorinda Clark-Cole. In commenting on the MCCGSL choir performance, Pastor Marvin Sapp said, “Let me start by saying this is what heaven is supposed to look like! It’s supposed to look like a multiplicity of cultures, colors, creeds all coming together for the sole purpose of magnifying and glorifying the God of our fathers.” Judge Shirley Caesar shared, “They did not miss a beat.” Dorinda Clark-Cole reported, “This is what heaven really does look like. You all did a wonderful performance."Jerry Smith told the choir before the stage, “Sing to God and do not worry about anything else. We are here to worship and to give God our best.” Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell stated, “I am so proud of our church choir! Their vocal performance was amazing – truly the best of their three years in Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound competition. Yet, I am even more proud of their genuine, praise-filled spirits which demonstrated without a doubt that God’s love is for ALL people.”
MCC of Greater Saint Louis was founded in 1973 as an outreach to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Today, it has a membership of 413 and owns its own facility for worship and ministry at 1919 S. Broadway, in the Soulard neighborhood. Its mission is to accept, embody, and declare God’s love for all. MCCGSL lives out this mission by providing direct ministries of worship, education, pastoral care, and outreach to those seeking a progressive and inclusive faith community. MCCGSL also collaborates with other community nonprofits such as One St. Louis, Peter & Paul Community Services, Winter Outreach, St. Louis Pridefest, Black Pride, MetroEast Pride, St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Metropolitan Congregations United, Doorways, Food Outreach, Growing American Youth, and Show Me No Hate.
VIDEO
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Metro East PROUD~ Pride Month is off and Running!
4th Annual Metro East Pride Festival
Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
photos by: Stephen Houldsworth
June 20,2011
(BELLEVILLE)
Metro East Pride has become the veteran festival of Southern Illinois, celebrating its 4th Festival on June 18th.
The "Main Street" Festival in Belleville always takes on a spirit of "homecoming" celebration for many throughout the St. Louis region.
The Metro East Pride (MEPSI) organization has become more than a festival, but an advocacy that represents the LGBTQIA community throughout the year. If you haven't seen the current board of directors out and about, chances are you may still be in the closet.
The 2011 Festival was a truly amazing experience with vendors and organizations of vast variety. People of all ages and backgrounds converge around Club-Escapade in a demonstration of the very best our community has to offer.
The 4th Annual Metro East Pride festival was a huge success with a large number of artisans and entertainers and food court selections you wait all year to enjoy. This years festival was well attended and enjoyed picture perfect weather throughout the event.
2011 Also marked the first year of offering a Royal Court celebrating the entertainers that work in our community year-round.
The main stage also featured returning standards such as Band Together, and newcomers such as EarthSol , and Youre Not Kablamo as well as appearances by Y-98 Radio's Courtney Landrum and Dieta Pepsi.
Pride celebrations in Belleville, have really become a part of the city's fabric, and undoubtedly has paved the way for other festivals which are beginning to spring up across the state. In 2011, both Springfield and Carbondale will hold pride festivals, each bringing new opportunities to engage and advance the issues of equality for all people who call Illinois home.
READ MORE ON CARBONDALE PRIDE
Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
photos by: Stephen Houldsworth
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| 4th Annual Metro East Pride- Belleville, Illinois |
(BELLEVILLE)
Metro East Pride has become the veteran festival of Southern Illinois, celebrating its 4th Festival on June 18th.
The "Main Street" Festival in Belleville always takes on a spirit of "homecoming" celebration for many throughout the St. Louis region.
The Metro East Pride (MEPSI) organization has become more than a festival, but an advocacy that represents the LGBTQIA community throughout the year. If you haven't seen the current board of directors out and about, chances are you may still be in the closet.
The 2011 Festival was a truly amazing experience with vendors and organizations of vast variety. People of all ages and backgrounds converge around Club-Escapade in a demonstration of the very best our community has to offer.
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| Band Together Marches to the Main Stage |
The 4th Annual Metro East Pride festival was a huge success with a large number of artisans and entertainers and food court selections you wait all year to enjoy. This years festival was well attended and enjoyed picture perfect weather throughout the event.
2011 Also marked the first year of offering a Royal Court celebrating the entertainers that work in our community year-round.
The main stage also featured returning standards such as Band Together, and newcomers such as EarthSol , and Youre Not Kablamo as well as appearances by Y-98 Radio's Courtney Landrum and Dieta Pepsi.
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| You're Not Kablamo - Metro East Pride 2011 |
READ MORE ON CARBONDALE PRIDE
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE STL LGBT TEAM
www.BellevillePride.com
Komen Race for the Cure STL LGBT Team
via Todd Alan
Hey all-
It is too late to register DIRECTLY for the St Louis LGBT Team on the Komen site. PLEASE ASAP sign up with them as an INDIVIDUAL, then in box me with your shirt size for ordering of the separate team shirts. NEXT WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY WE WILL HAVE PACKET AND TEAM SHIRT PACKET PICKUP AT JUST JOHN from 4-7 on June 8-9.
I will have extra LGBT team shirts for those late signing up.
Location: Downtown St Louis
Time: 8:00AM Saturday, June 11th
Monday, May 2, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Daniel McCree Foundation EVENTS
www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: Daniel McCree Foundation & Ezekiel Project
Daniel McCree Foundation EVENTS
APRIL 28TH Ezekiel Project is the HIV/AIDS outreach at MCC of Greater St. Louis they will be volunteering efforts and assisting staff for Dining Out For Life at Square One Brewery & Distillery
5-10PM tonight. (1727 Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63104)
APRIL 30TH
*Ezekiel Project Retreat "Strength for the Journey" 10AM- 3PM (free event)
Breakfast/Lunch provided. Speaker series includes St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Same-Sex Legal, Food Outreach and representatives from Bethany Place, MCCGSL & more. (Last minute attendees welcome) www.MCCGSL.org (1919 S. Broadway 63104)
*Sherwood Forest Camp's "Blue Jean Ball" (Invitational Fundraiser Event)
Daniel McCree Foundation Board Member Cole Wofford hosts a Table of 8 attendees in this important organizations largest fundraiser of the year. www.DanielMcCree.Org
on behalf of: Daniel McCree Foundation & Ezekiel Project
Daniel McCree Foundation EVENTS
APRIL 28TH Ezekiel Project is the HIV/AIDS outreach at MCC of Greater St. Louis they will be volunteering efforts and assisting staff for Dining Out For Life at Square One Brewery & Distillery
5-10PM tonight. (1727 Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63104)
APRIL 30TH
*Ezekiel Project Retreat "Strength for the Journey" 10AM- 3PM (free event)
Breakfast/Lunch provided. Speaker series includes St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Same-Sex Legal, Food Outreach and representatives from Bethany Place, MCCGSL & more. (Last minute attendees welcome) www.MCCGSL.org (1919 S. Broadway 63104)
*Sherwood Forest Camp's "Blue Jean Ball" (Invitational Fundraiser Event)
Daniel McCree Foundation Board Member Cole Wofford hosts a Table of 8 attendees in this important organizations largest fundraiser of the year. www.DanielMcCree.Org
Thursday, April 21, 2011
LGBT Center is on the MOVE-- YOU CAN HELP!
LGBT Center of St. Louis
Location: Just John Nightclub
Time: 6:00PM Friday, April 22nd
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
MEP 2011 Vendors- Register Today!
on behalf of: Metro East Pride
April 10, 2011
(BELLEVILLE)
The MEP(Metro East Pride) organization is currently enrolling vendors for the 2011 season. This years festival will be the 4th to be held on June 18th, in downtown Belleville. Vendor enrollment is available online at the Metro East Pride website.
Vendor fees in 2011 remain affordable for small business owners and non-profit organizations who wish to support diversity & equality in Southern Illinois. Standard spaces are available for $50 and can be upgraded to include electricity and/or food service.Each vendor provides their own service space (i.e. Table, Chairs & Canopy ect.), and may also choose to support ACME TENT, who can provide set-up and removal of Canopy the day of the event. For additional details visit the Vendor Page of the MEP website.
ENROLL NOW
To contact the MEP organization: metroeastpride@gmail.com
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
CESJ to visit Illinois State Prison-Tamms, APRIL 22
http://www.bellevillepride.com/
on behalf of Jessie Arms- CESJ
Coalition for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ) & Southern Illinois Prisoner Action Committee (SIPAC)and Faithful of Southern Illinois (FOSIL)WILL HOLD AN ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE STATE PRISON IN TAMMS ILLINOIS.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011, 2:30 p.m. till about 3:00 or 3:30
WE MEET WITH A GROUP FROM THE CARBONDALE AREA AT TAMMS AT 2:00 P.M.
QUESTIONS – PLEASE CONTACT:
Anneharter23@yahoo.com
618 277-7594 or 618-593-7891
on behalf of Jessie Arms- CESJ
Coalition for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ) & Southern Illinois Prisoner Action Committee (SIPAC)and Faithful of Southern Illinois (FOSIL)WILL HOLD AN ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE STATE PRISON IN TAMMS ILLINOIS.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011, 2:30 p.m. till about 3:00 or 3:30
WE MEET WITH A GROUP FROM THE CARBONDALE AREA AT TAMMS AT 2:00 P.M.
QUESTIONS – PLEASE CONTACT:
Anneharter23@yahoo.com
618 277-7594 or 618-593-7891
Monday, April 4, 2011
"The Biscuit Sister Show" Series Arrives in Paducah
www.BellevillePride.com
By: Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
Photos by: Jose Blanco
April 4, 2011
(PADUCAH)
The much anticipated debut of the the "Biscuit Sister Show" opened this past weekend at Jim's Place in Paducah,Kentucky.
This monthly series is to be held the first Friday of each month and will most certainly continue as a show of shows. The second show is scheduled for May 7th.
This Summer will mark the 5th annual Pride Picnic, and the city also has hosted visits by TransHaven, and is the home of MCC of Paducah, a spirit filled community that creates "safe-space" for those who are seeking a supportive community of allies.
The Buscuit Sister Troupe includes some of St. Louis' top performers:
If you live near Paducah, the Sisters will return for the 2nd show on May 7th, 2011
JIM'S PLACE
2605 BRIDGE STREET
PADUCAH, KY
By: Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
Photos by: Jose Blanco
April 4, 2011
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| Photos by: Jose Blanco |
(PADUCAH)
The much anticipated debut of the the "Biscuit Sister Show" opened this past weekend at Jim's Place in Paducah,Kentucky.
This monthly series is to be held the first Friday of each month and will most certainly continue as a show of shows. The second show is scheduled for May 7th.
Co-hostess Khrystal Leight explains on her facebook page, "The Biscuit Sister Show at Jim's Place in Paducah, KY was a huge success. We had so much fun and it was so great to see my friends and to meet new ones.
Alejandra LeBlanc Leight and Will - you two are off the chain and I had a blast with you guys.
Paducah, while a relatively small community has proven itself as a regional hub for the LGBT communities of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. Jim's Place has marked itself as the premier nightspot in Paducah, hosting a number of performers and events since they opened in 2010.Thanks to Mark and Alex for treating us like Divas and can't wait to come back May 7 for the next Biscuit Baking"
Photos by: Jose Blanco
This Summer will mark the 5th annual Pride Picnic, and the city also has hosted visits by TransHaven, and is the home of MCC of Paducah, a spirit filled community that creates "safe-space" for those who are seeking a supportive community of allies.
The Buscuit Sister Troupe includes some of St. Louis' top performers:
- Khrystal Leight, Miss JJ's 2010
- Trixie Larue, Miss Gay Midwest America 2011
- Chanelle Carrington, Miss Elegance USofA 2011
- Sable Sinclair, Miss St. Louis Gay Pride 2010
If you live near Paducah, the Sisters will return for the 2nd show on May 7th, 2011
JIM'S PLACE
2605 BRIDGE STREET
PADUCAH, KY
Friday, March 18, 2011
East Saint Louis to host Money Smart Week
www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford
March 18, 2011
(EAST ST. LOUIS)
East Saint Louis to host Money Smart Week
Join East Saint Louis Mayor Parks and Your Neighbors
for the FAMILY FINANCIAL FITNESS FAIR
Saturday April 2nd from 10:00 am- 2:30 pm
JustinePETERSEN/justBIZ office at the Emerson Park Metro Link Station 929 North 15th Street, East Saint Louis
*FREE Informational Seminars on Budgeting, Basics of Banking and Raising Credit Scores*
*FREE Paper Document Shredding*
*FREE Book and Other Fun Stuff for Kids*
*FREE Llama rides and Petting Zoo*
*FREE Popcorn, Ice cream and Lemonade*
Sponsored by the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford,
PNC Bank and Country Financial
Partners include Associated Bank, Divine Women of Wealth
First Collinsville Bank, Gibson Health Services, Regions Bank, US Bank, and Vantage Credit Union
www.justinepetersen.org
maps.google.com
Call Galen for more information:
(314) 533-2411 ext 132
http://custapp.marketvolt.com/cv.aspx?cm=212830085&x=54227949&cust=6977448
on behalf of: Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford
March 18, 2011
(EAST ST. LOUIS)
East Saint Louis to host Money Smart Week
Join East Saint Louis Mayor Parks and Your Neighbors
for the FAMILY FINANCIAL FITNESS FAIR
Saturday April 2nd from 10:00 am- 2:30 pm
JustinePETERSEN/justBIZ office at the Emerson Park Metro Link Station 929 North 15th Street, East Saint Louis
*FREE Informational Seminars on Budgeting, Basics of Banking and Raising Credit Scores*
*FREE Paper Document Shredding*
*FREE Book and Other Fun Stuff for Kids*
*FREE Llama rides and Petting Zoo*
*FREE Popcorn, Ice cream and Lemonade*
Sponsored by the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford,
PNC Bank and Country Financial
Partners include Associated Bank, Divine Women of Wealth
First Collinsville Bank, Gibson Health Services, Regions Bank, US Bank, and Vantage Credit Union
www.justinepetersen.org
Emerson Park Metrolink Station
maps.google.com
Call Galen for more information:
(314) 533-2411 ext 132
http://custapp.marketvolt.com/cv.aspx?cm=212830085&x=54227949&cust=6977448
Thursday, March 17, 2011
MEP Fundraiser TONIGHT at Club Escapade
via Jesse Arms
(Illinois South Conference Pride- UCC Churches)
Thursday, March 17, 6 pm to 9 pm, Cornbeef and Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. $5. Includes potatoes and dessert. Benefit for Metro East Pride.
Club Escapade, 133 W. Main, at the corner of 2nd St., Belleville, IL 62220
Saturday, March 12, 2011
STL Black Pride kicks of 2011 Season
www.BellevillePride.com
By: Colby Kluthe-MetroEast NEWS
March 12, 2011
(ST LOUIS)
Audrey Pearson, the recently appointed president of Saint Louis Black Pride welcomed community and civic leaders yesterday at "The Space" in St. Louis' midtown district. A meet and greet happy hour allowed the entire region to gather and meet the leadership that will be preparing for the festival in August this year.
Representatives from many major LGBT organizations were represented, signaling a spirit of unity among all those who support issues of equality in our region.
In addition to the St. Louis Black Pride Board of Directors, attendee's included Leon Braxton, of the I-CARE campaign, Representatives from the Pride Pages, Pride St. Louis, and Chance Baker of Metro East Pride.
STL Black pride seeks to further causes of equality and understanding of the challenges faced by those in our community at large.
Throughout the coming months, STL Black Pride will host several social events and opportunity for community involvement as they move towards the "main event" scheduled this year for August 18th thru 21st.
The next major event will be held on March 26th, "Spring Fling" at Big Moe's in the Grove Neighborhood as well as a scheduled Movie Night night series which will start April 2, 2011.
St. Louis Black Pride recently launched it's new website which offers current and updated details of events and volunteer opportunities for anyone of interest. You may visit them online at: www.slbp.org
By: Colby Kluthe-MetroEast NEWS
March 12, 2011
Audrey Pearson, the recently appointed president of Saint Louis Black Pride welcomed community and civic leaders yesterday at "The Space" in St. Louis' midtown district. A meet and greet happy hour allowed the entire region to gather and meet the leadership that will be preparing for the festival in August this year.
Representatives from many major LGBT organizations were represented, signaling a spirit of unity among all those who support issues of equality in our region.
STL Black pride seeks to further causes of equality and understanding of the challenges faced by those in our community at large.
Throughout the coming months, STL Black Pride will host several social events and opportunity for community involvement as they move towards the "main event" scheduled this year for August 18th thru 21st.
The next major event will be held on March 26th, "Spring Fling" at Big Moe's in the Grove Neighborhood as well as a scheduled Movie Night night series which will start April 2, 2011.
St. Louis Black Pride recently launched it's new website which offers current and updated details of events and volunteer opportunities for anyone of interest. You may visit them online at: www.slbp.org
Thursday, March 10, 2011
I CARE! Presents: SuicidePREV Educational Training March 29th
www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: I CARE CAMPAIGN
on Behalf of: I CARE CAMPAIGN
FREE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING offered by I CARE, in conjuction with Mental Health America.
Recent suicides and suicide attempts have impacted the LGBTQIA community at a local and national level.
Join with the “I CARE” Campaign to gain knowledge and resources on suicide prevention and awareness.
St. Louis LGBTQIA organizations and groups are working with Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri to host a SuicidePREV education workshop for LGBTQIA and allied community members.
Learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone who may be thinking of ending his/her life. Find out about the available mental health resources
.
FREE and open to anyone. For more information, contact:
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri — 314.773.1399.
Due to the sensitivity of subject, the workshop is not intended for children under age 18.
Join with the “I CARE” Campaign to gain knowledge and resources on suicide prevention and awareness.
St. Louis LGBTQIA organizations and groups are working with Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri to host a SuicidePREV education workshop for LGBTQIA and allied community members.
Learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone who may be thinking of ending his/her life. Find out about the available mental health resources
.
FREE and open to anyone. For more information, contact:
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri — 314.773.1399.
Due to the sensitivity of subject, the workshop is not intended for children under age 18.
Parental discretion is advised.
Just because it's not in the news doesn't mean it still doesn't happen.
Just because it's not in the news doesn't mean it still doesn't happen.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
MetroEast Q's and A's Planned for April
www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: The Gay-Straight Alliance at SIUE
March 2, 2011
(EDWARDSVILLE)
The student lead Gay Straight Alliance at Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville has announced details for the community wide day of workshops and retreat for students and allies of the LGBTIQ communities of the Metro-East Region.
The day-long event will offer multiple topics for discussion, as well as a diverse panel of civic leaders and experts to facilitate conversations about issues of gender diversity and sexuality.
In addition to the workshop day, GSA-SIUE has planned a number of events in the coming month, including Bowling for Equality Event for the MetroEast Area April 8th and a "Discussion about Marriage" (March 26th)
DETAILS~
Saturday, April 23 · 10:00am - 10:00pm
Light Breakfast & Lunch will be provided for FREE.
Workshop Topics:
GSA 101: Starting a GSA, Improving existing clubs, Getting things done at your school, and more.
Transgender Workshop
Homosexuality and Religion
Multi-cultural Perspectives on Sexuality
Queer People of Color
LGBTQ Issues in Law and Politics
Ally Training: Learn how to support LGBTQ/Questioning individuals in a non-judgmental setting.
Bisexuality Workshop
Mpowerment: Safe-sex practices, and free on-site HIV testing!
How to be Gay workshop
Growing Up Gay: Hear people of different ages and different experiences talk about their stories.
Get resources and information on careers for LGBTQ people!
PLUS, there will be a dance afterward s!
For more information, contact Keith Rose at MetroEastQsandAs@gmail.com
- Elizabeth Ann Van Winkle (St. Louis, MO)
- President Emeritus
- Em Nosce (SIU Edwardsville)
- President
- Lukus Daniel Keeling (SIU Edwardsville)
- Vice President
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