Archive for January, 2009

From Vidhya Shanker. Journalist and TV personality Veronica De La Cruz is looking for people to be interviewed for an OBAMA documentary: Did you grow up mixed-race? Bi-racial? Wiling to share your story? How do you feel an Obama presidency might change people’s perspectives on race? Are you tech-savvy? Do you blog, vlog or...
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The GLBTA Programs Office at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is currently hiring for the following two positions. Please forward information about these positions widely! *Assistant Director* The position of Assistant Director is central to the success of the GLBTA Programs Office. The Assistant Director works to develop and deliver a wide range of...
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Join us as we help raise money for Minneapolis youth! WHO: Northeast Middle School WHAT: A Fundraiser for the school musical WHEN: Friday, January 23, 2009 Spices: A Women’s Ensemble 7:00 Belfast Cowboys 8:00 WHERE: Rushford Hall, 2223 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis TICKETS: $25 (tax deductible) available at the door or in advance at:...
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From D Rojas. Please Join the Human Rights Campaign and Showtime as we present the Season 6 L-Word Premiere at CAMP! Doors Open: 3:00 p.m. L Word Season 5 Finale Screening: 5:00 p.m. Premiere Begins: 6:00 p.m. Featuring performance by Erin Schwab 8:00 p.m. Suggested Donation: $5 VIP Donation: $35 (Includes...
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This is cool. Coordinated by the blogger behind Womanist Musings WOC and allie blog carnival submit your articles http://tinyurl.com/73y6nx Here is what she says about the blog carnival: It is my hope that somehow we can run a monthly catalog that will highlight the work of women of color and allies. We all face...
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Check Alicia Leafgreen out live at Corner Coffee on Jan 15 at 8:00 or listen to the event live at TwinCitiesRadio.net. Twin Cities Radio’s new location is Corner Coffee beginning in January 2009. MJ and the Believers showcase on 1/15 will feature artist Alicia Leafgreen aka WLR. She will be doing songs from her...
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From Alejandra Tobar-Alatriz. Since the election and the mainstream response to prop 8, lots of us have been looking for spaces and places to engage with each other about the many issues that are still impacting our lives, our communities and our organizing. While we love catching a minute over coffee or at the...
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The Obama Unity Tour is taking Minnesotans to Washington, D.C. and back for the inauguration. They’ve extended registration, so sign up/contact them ASAP. If you’re not going yourself, you can still donate/sponsor the trip. Itinerary Depart: Monday 9:00 am, January 19, 2009 From Minneapolis Arrive: Washington, DC Tuesday am for Swearing-in Ceremony, January 20,...
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Note from Ann: D’Lo is an amazing South Asian queer performance artist. See D’Lo’s message below and help if you can! Greetings everyone, I am writing because I am looking for some help in booking gigs in Minneapolis. My booking agent, Tanya, has told me that some of the schools we had lined up...
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Hi Dish readers! Our very own Susan “Big Daddy” Brooks will be competing in the upcoming Drag King competition this Sat. Jan 17. She is working on three different numbers in hopes of making it to the finals and winning the title! If you are looking for an escape from the cold next Saturday,...
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