Archive for October, 2009

BlackAtlas.com American Airlines debuts BlackAtlas.com, a travel networking site focused on the African American travel experience. From the press release: American Airlines announced today it is launching a first-of-its-kind social networking site, BlackAtlas.com(SM), which combines the best features of a travel site with the power of social networking to create a dynamic online community...
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Telegraph.co.uk: Rachel Marsden: Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics are peddling a politically correct fantasy Forget the 2016 Rio Olympics – there’s a more pressing issue to address: Who is fighting to ensure that the immigrants of European descent are adequately represented at next year’s Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games? I’m talking about the people who...
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Meghan Wilker posts her notes from a discussion at the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association’s annual summit that she co-hosted. It was a great session. I would have loved it if the crowd would have been standing room only, but we at least filled all the seats …. And, frankly, I wasn’t entirely surprised —...
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Project Girl is a day camp taking place over those two school days off in October that are not “MEA weekend” anymore (Oct 15-16, 2009). It’s for girls age 10-18. Project Girl is designed to equip girls with the tools to create the foundation for long-term change.Project Girl develops and strengthens skills they need...
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Moving Marriage Equality Forward in Minnesota – Advice from Mandy Carter Saurday, October 10th – 3:00-5:00pm Minneapolis Urban League – 2220 16th Ave N, Minneapolis For more info contact OutFront Minnesota Community Organizer Kelly Lewis at 612-822-0127 x110 or klewis@outfront.org. Co-sponsored by: COLOR CoordiNATION, Minneapolis Urban League, OutFront Minnesota & Shades of...
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Moving Marriage Equality Forward in Minnesota – Advice from Mandy Carter Saurday, October 10th – 3:00-5:00pm Minneapolis Urban League – 2220 16th Ave N, Minneapolis This should be a really interesting event. I know marriage equality is not the be all and end all of civil rights issues for anyone, but I...
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From Bao Phi. Bao says: Hello EQ community – check out the amazing show of which we are proud to be a co-sponsor! The lineup is incredible, and it’s for a great cause. All of the artists are donating their time and performances, which is a huge deal, and many community members have been...
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Twilight Queer Women’s Dance Party Featuring DJ Shiek $7 Cover 21+ Drink Specials Until 10pm Kitty Cat Klub 315 14th Ave Dinkytown, Minneapolis 612.331.9800 info@twilightgirl.com * http://twilightgirl.com
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Up In Arms: A Night of Hip Hop and Spoken Word to Honor Fong Lee and End Police Brutality Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 Show starts 8:00pm (doorsopen 7:30pm) Location: Macalester College Kagin Commons 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 http://www.macalester.edu/about/mapbynumber.html Suggested Donation: $5-$10 (all proceeds will to go to the family of...
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From Leigh Combs, via Kim Coleman. Kim says: Some of you may already be aware of this event – BUT still – please confirm if you are having a resource table. We are planning a great new event for GLBTQA youth from GSA’s. It is a Health & Wellness event to be held on...
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