PFLAG-KC

We've received the following information from GLSEN about a vigil for Lawrence King on Friday, February 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. at Broadway Church.

A Call for Healing

On Tuesday February 12, 2008, Lawrence King, fifteen years old, was shot in the computer lab of his school. On February 14, 2008, his name was added to the countless victims of hate and violence against sexual orientation and gender identity. Please join us to remember not only Lawrence and his freedom of expression, but all victims of LGBT hate and violence and those whose hearts continue to hold on to this hatred in a call for healing and safety for everyone.

Heartland Men’s Chorus

Heartland Men’s Chorus has volunteered to sing in memory of Lawrence and in support of opening our hearts to prevent such violence and hatred from allowing any more tragedy.

Mid-America Freedom Band

Taps will be performed by XY, Trumpet in memory of Lawrence King.

Kansas City Women’s Chorus

Kansas City Women’s Chorus has volunteered to sing in memory of Lawrence and in support of opening our hearts to prevent such violence and hatred from allowing any more tragedy.

Marcia Fleischman

Marcia, co-pastor of Broadway Church who has opened its doors for this event, will speak a few words in Lawrence’s memory.

Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

All donations will go to the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project to help provide awareness of LGBT domestic violence and provide support for persons who have experienced LGBT domestic violence.

Broadway Church

Broadway Church has opened its doors for this event to help promote healing and non-violence in the community.

Where: Broadway Church

39^th Terr. And Broadway

Kansas City, MO 64111

When: Friday, February 22, 2008

7:00 P.M.

Questions: Chris Keen-Noble 816-237-6686

kansascity@chapters.glsen.org

Support

There will be representatives from PROMO, Kansas Equality Coalition, KCAVP, Passages, Campfire USA, Heartland Council, Scouting for All, The Keen Foundation, UMKC LGBT Office and Women’s Center, Kansas City Safe Schools Coalition, P-FLAG, Harmony, and GLSEN Kansas City to help and provide information.

Thank You!

We would like to thank the Heartland Men’s Chorus, the Heartland Women’s Chorus, Mid-American Freedom Band, Macia Fleischman, PROMO, Kansas Equality Coalition, KCAVP, Passages, Campfire USA, Heartland Council, Scouting for All, The Keen Foundation, UMKC LGBT Office and Women’s Center, Kansas City Safe Schools Coalition, P-FLAG, Harmony, GLSEN Kansas City, all those in attendance, and the countless individuals who have helped make this event a success. Together we can heal from violence and create a world of love.

GLSEN Kansas City

P.O. Box 2655

Mission, KS. 66201

Phone: 816-217-3102

Email: kansascity@chapters.glsen.org

December's meeting has been canceled because of the bad weather.

Rainbow Legends is increasing the amount given for each book, Dragonfly Stories, Vol. 1, sold during December to 50% for the LGBTQ organization of the buyer's choice. That's $9.33 per book.

STAY AT HOME AND SHOP

Do your holiday shopping from your computer. You can avoid the crowds and the weather and feel good about the gift you are giving this holiday season. Publisher, Rainbow Legends has a great book, Dragonfly Stories, Vol. 1 that has been nominated for the LAMBDA Literary Award, Stonewall Book Award and the Nautilus Book Award. The book will also be featured in an upcoming release of Curve and Jane & Jane magazine. Rainbow Legends is giving PFLAG KC 50% of Dragonfly Stories, Vol. 1 sold on-line through their website, www.rainbowlegends.com during the month of December 2007.

Dragonfly Stories is a collection of 24 personal stories from the LGBTQ community. From stories of love to coming out, transgender and cross gender, building courage and seeking faith, raising families and dating, hate crimes and living with HIV, building a community and accepting oneself, each story is sure to touch the hearts of all who read them. Whether part of the LGBTQ community or not, this collection is certain to bring laughter and tears, reflection and empathy, camaraderie and insight.

So buy a great gift for a loved one and support your LGBTQ community. Go to www.rainbowlegends.com and select PFLAG KC when purchasing the book.

Good question and PROMO informs us that they are co-sponsoring a forum with the answers.

Where do presidential candidates stand on LGBT issues?

Find out this Wednesday, November 28!

Come get educated at a local forum, co-hosted by the UMKC LGBT Student Life Office and the Four Freedoms Democratic Club, and co-sponsored by the Lesbian and Gay Community Center, PROMO, The Kansas Equality Coalition, KC Pride Democratic Club, and the Human Rights Campaign-KC.

Learn where candidates stand on LGBT issues, ask questions, and find out how to become involved!

Date and time: Wednesday, November 28, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Location: UMKC School of Law, Room 4, 52nd and Oak

See you Wednesday!

Labels: election

The Rainbow Legends site is donating 40% of the purchase price of the book "Dragonfly Stories Volume One" to an LGBTQ organization of your choice and PFLAG-KC is one of the organizations you can choose.

Here's a picture of a tree PFLAG-KC sponsored in a local charity tree auction.

Our speaker for October's meeting is Jaron Asher.

Jaron will be speaking to us about the "T" in LGBT---transgender issues are still a mystery to many pflagers and here is your chance to get a fuller understanding.

He has been working in the LGBT community on such projects as the Youth Violence Prevention Project, speaking engagements, and working with health care organizations to ensure that the needs of transgender people are treated with dignity and respect.

Jaron has also worked with educational organizations to help faculty, administration and staff to effectively communicate with all persons, especially those within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

UPDATE:
Jaron asked us to post the following links to more information:

• Transgender


• A Parents Perspective on Transgender Identity


• Glossary of Transgender Terms