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Saturday 11^th February 1989

BLACK LESBIANS AND GAY PEOPLE OF FAITH 11^th Feb 2-4:30pm

Black lesbians and gays of any religion welcome. Details Hong on 01-485 6756.

Saturday 12^th February 1989

SHAKTI (SOUTH ASIAN LESBIAN AND GAY NETWORK) MEETING (3-6pm)

For lesbians, gays and bisexuals of Indian / Pakistani / Bangladeshi / Nepalese / Sri Lankan descent, London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road, N1. Access and other details 01-837 3337; or write to Shakti, c/o BL6C, BM Box 4390, London WC1N 3XX.

Thursday 16^th February

Live recording of Lesbian and Gay Asian TV programme. Studio audience wanted! Asian parent and relatives willing to appear in the programme still being sought. More information contact BLGC.

Friday 17^th February 1989

9pm – 3am BHANGRA / ASIAN Disco at London Lesbian and Gay Centre, 67-69 Cowcross St, EC1. Organised by Shakti; South Asian lesbians and gays and their friends welcome. Access details 01-608 1471; other information 01-837 3337. Charge into centre 30p – Cons 15p. £2.00 disco. Late Bar!

LESBIAN AND GAY BLACK GROUP This and every THIRD FRIDAY in the month is WOMEN ONLY. L6BG meetings held at Marchmont St Community Centre, 62 Marchmont St, London WC1. Tel: BL6C for more details (01-885 3543).

[Poster:]

NATIONAL

BLACK

GAY & LESBIAN CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 17-20, 1989

Sponsored by Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum in USA

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USA *** LOVING OURSELVES HEALING OURSELVES – PREPARING FOR THE 21^st CENTURY is the headline call for participation in the Second Annual National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum’s Conference and AIDS Institute. Date: February 17-20, 1989; Venue: The University Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California. Nearly 1000 people expected to register for this year’s conference. “The conference will present a series of workshops designed to inform, empower and inspire Black Lesbians and gay men. Our ambition is high; to provide the present and future Black leaders of the Lesbian/Gay world with the means to efficiently develop and effectively implement their own personal objectives, professional game plans and political agendas. These are to be workshops for victors, not victims”. Headlines to suggest workshop topics include: “AIDS! What Does It Mean to Black Gays and Lesbians?”; “Creating and Strengthening Black Gay & Lesbian Institutions”; “Building a Stronger Political Voice”; “The Quality of Our Lives & Relationships”; “Black Gay and Lesbians Enterprises & Financial Stability”; “Creating Coalitions & Networks?” Conference suggested sub-headings (of note to me, Ed.) Living with AIDS/Caring for PWA’s; Eroticizing and Affirming Safer Sex for Black Gay Men and/or Lesbians; Alternative Therapies for HIV+, PWARC’s, PWA’s; Knowing When and How to Move On; Out of the Closet & On With Your Career!; Disciplined & Organised? Me? Yes You!; Taking Ownership and Leadership in Traditional Black Institutions; Sexism and Homophobia: What’s the connection? London’s BLGC holds copies of the registration forms for this important international event which we will despatch on request.

Saturday 18^th February 1989

Self Defence for lesbians with disabilities

All-London Lesbian Mothers Group Social 18^th February 7-10pm at Camden Lesbian Centre (see Access details 31^st Jan).

Self-Defence for Lesbians with Disabilities Camden Lesbian Centre (see Access details 31^st Jan) 18^th February 10am-4pm, Call Sharon on 383 5405.

Sunday 19^th February 1989

Lesbian Incest Survivors Group meeting (19^th February: 2-5pm) for lesbians who were sexually abused, in any way in childhood by relatives/adults in positions of authority and trust. Central London venue, wheelchair accessible. For further information ring 837 1600 or write to BOX LISG, Sisterwrite, Upper St, London N1.

Tuesday 21^st February 1989

LESBIANS WITH DISABILITIES GROUP. 21^st Feb 7-10pm, with sign language interpreter – Camden Lesbian Centre (see Access details 31^st Jan).

Wednesday 22^nd February 1989

PACE NEEDS VOLUNTEER COUNSELLORS: The project for Advice, Counselling and Education (PACE), based at the London Lesbian and Gay Centre is keen to invite Black lesbians and Black gay men to join their team of volunteer counsellors. In extending their counselling services they are focusing on the counselling needs of Black lesbians and Black gay men and how the project might be accessible to them. Their counsellors work with a range of counselling perspectives on both a short and a long-term basis and offer one to three one-hour sessions per week. PACE offers regular supervision and support to all their counsellors as well as some […]