October 31, 2003 – November 7, 2003

Youth Drop in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4 – 6 PM.
(We want to see you!)

Free HIV testing every Wednesday 4 – 6 PM.

Teen Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Young Adult Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Boytalk Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Women's Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Tuesday November 4, 2003:  Appearing at  Outwrite Books   Trebor
Healy reads and signs copies of his novel,  Through It Came Bright
Colors.

Friday November 7, 2003:  Art Rave -  create wonderful artwork to
help raise money for YouthPride.

*** Saturdy November 8, 2003: Noon - 4:00 PM - help give the YP
center a makeover!

Youth Drop in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4 – 6 PM.
(We want to see you!)

Free HIV testing every Wednesday 4 – 6 PM.

Teen Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Young Adult Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Boytalk Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Women's Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Art Rave: 7 – 10 PM Help create some wonderful artwork to help
raise
money for YP!

This Saturday! (October 25, 2003)
Special showing of Scouts Honor, a documentary about Steven
Cosa's
experience advocating for gay inclusion with the Boy Scouts of
America.

12 noon screening hosted by Scouting for All at the YouthPride
Center, 103 North Candler Road, Decatur (at Howard Avenue). Doors
open at 11:30am. For more information, visit www.youthpride .org or
call 404-378-7722.

Tuesday October 28, 2003  - Body(work)shop Health workshop.  The cold
facts about hot bodies.

Youth Drop in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4 – 6 PM.
(We want to see you!)

Free HIV testing every Wednesday 4 – 6 PM.

Teen Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Young Adult Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8 PM

Wednesday October 22, 2003 – Homecoming at ParkTavern

Boytalk Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Women's Discussion Group:  Every Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM

Art Rave: 7 – 10 PM

Scouts Honor:  Video documentary hosted by Mark LaFontaine
of "Scouting For All."  Saturday October 25, 2003 11:30 – 1 PM

Tonight:
Tuesday, October 14, 2003, 6.30pm:  BODY(work)SHOP. Learn some of the
cold facts about hot bodies.

Wednesday, October 15, 2003; 8pm.  DAME EDNA at the Fabulous Fox! A
limited number of tickets to that day's performance will be
distributed to members at 6:30pm.

Friday, October 17, 2003; 7pm. YouthPride's 8th Birthday. Celebrate
with ice cream and cake at Ashton's, around the corner on Howard
Avenue in Decatur and take a look at our new photo album documenting
8 years of YouthPride history. Create a performance piece for the
night's open mic and show off your talent.

Due to a scheduling conflict at Agnes Scott, the Drag Dance has been
postponed.
Mark your calendar for November 21. And look here for more
information.

E.

Today is my last day with YouthPride.  On Wednesday October 1st I
begin a new chapter of life working at the Rollins School of Public
Health at Emory University, I will be doing research work for a new
HIV/Aids study.

To the Board of Directors (past and present), donors, staff,
volunteers and especially the youth I say THANK YOU! I leave with a
sad heart after spending nearly six years a part of YouthPride, but I
also leave knowing that the organization is under capable leadership
that will help carry YP into the next phase.

Thanks to everyone I met, and to those I didn't meet thank you as
well. It's been a fun 6 years, lots of fond memories and even a few
headaches. I've learned so much from so many of you, and to all my
friends you've learned so much about YouthPride after many years of
nonstop YP updates.

Once again THANK YOU to everyone who makes YouthPride what it is,
each and everyone of you have contributed some part and that makes me
glad to have meet and known you. Please continue on with helping the
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender and Questioning youth of Metro
Atlanta and all of GA.

If you need to have further contact with YouthPride please email or
call YP's new Executive Director, Edward Gray, (404) 378-7722 or
Edward@...
You may also contact YP's Program Consultant Lynn Barfield,
lynn@...

To reach me after today you can email me personally at
NicoleofAtlanta@.... I look forward to seeing you all at future
functions.


Working Together - Always and Forever,


Nicole Pitts

Come and enjoy Game Night at YouthPride, tonight from 6:00PM until
9:00PM. Bring your own game or just come and be queer and enjoy
yourself!!

Hope to meet you soon!!!

Lynn Barfield
Program Consultant
YouthPride
lynn@...
404-378-7722

Beggining first week in October times will change for teen and young
adult groups.

Wednesday Nights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Drop in 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Every Wednesday from 4 - 6:30!
NO NEEDLE! ONE WEEK TURN AROUND FOR RESULTS!

GET Tested, GET Your Results, GETour Safer Sex Packet @ YP!!!!

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Health experts estimate that at least 20,000 young people between the
ages of 13 and 24 become HIV-infected every year. But a lot of young
people still don't think they're personally at risk. At the same
time, the success of new HIV/AIDS treatments has made some people
think they don't need to protect themselves -- a mistake that can
have tragic results.

HIV Testing at YouthPride - The Basics
So, you know you want to get tested for HIV, but you're unsure how to
go about it, or what options are available to you. You may wonder who
will find out or where your HIV status will be recorded. You might
want to know your results quickly or are willing to wait a while. You
might also wonder about cost and if you'll be able to afford it.
Fortunately, YouthPride is one resource for those curious about their
HIV status.

First, there are two main types of testing: anonymous and
confidential. Anonymous testing means that your full name is not
taken and no other personal identifier is used. Usually, you are
given a number that you must present in person to obtain the results.
The only people who will know the results are those whom you decide
to tell. It is the only way to control the dissemination of the test
results.

Confidential testing means that your name and test results are
recorded but are kept confidential like other parts of your medical
record. However, your results may be disclosed with your permission
for insurance or employment screening. The policies of health care
providers, clinics, and hospitals vary widely in their approach to
recording HIV antibody test results. All testing services which use
confidential testing are required to turn over information about
positive test results to the Georgia Division of Public Health,
Epidemiology Branch for statistical purposes only. In addition, if
the testing agency knows any information about others you may have
infected, they are required to report this information to the State
Health Department, which may decide to notify those individuals.

At YouthPride, confidential HIV testing is available for FREE every
Wednesday from 4-6:30pm and at special events as advertised. Testing
is open to all and is made available by a partnership with Our Common
Welfare, Inc. Testing includes individual counseling before and after
the test. Results are given the following Wednesday during the same
times.

Anonymous (as well as confidential) HIV testing can be done for a fee
at the Fulton County Health Department (404-730-1538). Results are
given in approximately 3 weeks. Also, another option for anonymous
testing is the use of home testing kits. These kits can be purchased
at most drug stores for approximately $50, and according to the CDC
are 99.9% accurate. From the kit, you draw a blood sample that you
send to the company for testing. Approximately 2 weeks later you can
call an 800 number to access your results via a test ID number.

For more information about testing options, you can contact
YouthPride at 404-378-7722 or info@....

HIV Prevention Tips
Do You Know How to Practice Safer Sex?
  The guidelines are simple. First, whenever you have sexual
intercourse (or oral sex), practice safer sex by using a condom or
dental dam (a square of latex recommended for use during oral-genital
and oral-anal sex). When used properly and consistently, condoms are
close to 99% effective in preventing transmission of HIV

But remember:

Use only latex condoms (or dental dams).
Use only water-based lubricants.
Use protection each and every time you have sex.

Practicing safer sex will also help you avoid other sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), many of which can increase your risk of
contracting HIV or giving it to someone else.



Recent studies show that 26% of sexually active teenagers think it's
impossible to get HIV through oral sex, and 15% more don't know
whether people can contract HIV this way. The truth: it is possible.

Do You Know How to Protect Yourself During Oral Sex?
  While it's much easier to contract HIV through unprotected vaginal
or anal sex, unprotected oral sex is not a safe substitute. If you
choose to perform or receive oral sex -- whether your partner is male
or female -- it's crucial that you guard against the transmission of
HIV. Here's how:
Use a latex condom each and every time you perform oral-penile sex
(fellatio).
Use plastic food wrap, a latex condom cut open, or a dental dam when
performing oral-vaginal sex (cunnilingus) or oral-anal sex
(anilingus).

These methods provide a physical barrier to HIV transmission and also
will help keep you safe from other sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), many of which can increase your risk of contracting HIV or
giving it to someone else.

HIV/AIDS doesn't discriminate. That means that anyone who engages in
risk behavior can become infected with HIV. But the epidemic has
taken an especially heavy toll on some groups of young people,
especially African American and Latino youth, young women, and young
men who have sex with men (whether or not they identify themselves as
gay). But remember, it's not who you are, but what you do that
determines whether you can become infected with HIV.



Do You Think There's a Cure for HIV/AIDS?
  AIDS is still a fatal disease for which there is no cure and no
vaccine. New medications are helping many people with HIV/AIDS live
longer, healthier lives, but the combination or "cocktail" treatments
don't work for everyone. They're very expensive and often cause
serious side effects. And because HIV mutates (or changes its genetic
structure) constantly, the virus often develops resistance, and the
medications become ineffective. In the U.S., 10% to 20% of people
newly infected with HIV are acquiring strains of the virus that don't
respond to the best available treatments. The bottom line? Don't have
sex without a condom.


HIV/AIDS isn't the only sexually transmitted disease (STD) young
people have to worry about. There's a virtual alphabet soup of STDs
floating around out there, including chlamydia, genital warts,
gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis. Three million teenagers contract
STDs each year. That's about one out of every four teens who are
sexually active.

Did You Know That Other STDs Can Increase Your Risk of Getting HIV or
Passing It On to Someone Else?
  Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can increase your risk
of acquiring or transmitting HIV. This is true whether you have open
sores or breaks in the skin (as with syphilis, herpes, and chancroid)
or not (as with chlamydia and gonorrhea). Where there are breaks in
the skin, HIV can enter and exit the body more easily. But even when
there are no breaks in the skin, STDs can cause biological changes
that may make HIV transmission more likely. Studies show that people
with HIV who are infected with another STD are three to five times
more likely to contract or transmit the virus through sexual contact.
What to do? Practice safer sex.


Most young people recognize that HIV/AIDS is a serious social
problem, but a recent survey found that over two-thirds wouldn't know
where to get tested. YouthPride offers FREE confidential HIV testing
every Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Do You Know Whether or Where to Get an HIV Test?
  Some people develop mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or persistent
swollen glands immediately after becoming HIV-infected. But even if
you look and feel healthy, you may be infected. If you think there's
any chance you may have been exposed to HIV, you should get tested as
soon as possible.


Do You Understand Why It's Important to Know if You're HIV-Infected?
  Even in the early stages of HIV infection, you can take concrete
steps to protect your long-term health. Beginning medical care before
you begin to get sick may give you many more years of healthy life
than you otherwise would have. And, of course, knowing you're HIV-
positive will allow you to take the necessary precautions to prevent
others from becoming infected. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has a 24-hour toll-free hotline to answer questions about
HIV testing and refer you to testing sites in your area (see above).


HIV is scary stuff. There is still no cure and no vaccine to prevent
AIDS. Thankfully, the virus that causes AIDS isn't easy to pass from
one person to another.

Can You Name Some of the Ways That HIV Isn't Transmitted?
  HIV is not an easy virus to pass from one person to another. It is
not transmitted through food or air (for instance, by coughing or
sneezing). There has never been a case where a person was infected by
a household member, relative, co-worker, or friend through casual or
everyday contact such as sharing eating utensils and bathroom
facilities or hugging and kissing. (Most scientists agree that while
HIV transmission through deep or prolonged "French" kissing might be
possible, it's extremely unlikely.)

Mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects do not transmit HIV. In the
U.S., screening the blood supply for HIV has virtually eliminated the
risk of infection through blood transfusions, and you can't get HIV
from giving blood at a blood bank or other established blood
collection center. Sweat, tears, vomit, feces, and urine do contain
HIV, but have not been reported to transmit the disease (apart from
two cases involving transmission from fecal matter via cut skin).


The bottom line is that you should treat someone with HIV or AIDS the
same as anyone else. In fact, they need your friendship and support
more than ever. Just think how you would feel in their place.

Do You Know How to Protect Yourself from HIV?
  People infected with HIV carry the virus in their body fluids,
including blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. The
virus can spread only if these HIV-infected fluids enter the
bloodstream of another person. This can take place (1) through the
linings of the vagina, rectum, mouth, or the opening at the tip of
the penis; (2) through intravenous injection with a syringe; or (3)
through a break in the skin, such as a cut or sore. The most common
ways that people become HIV-infected are:
Unprotected sexual intercourse (either vaginal or anal) with someone
who has HIV.
Unprotected oral sex with someone who has HIV.
Sharing needles or syringes (including those used for steroids) with
someone who has HIV.
Infection during pregnancy, childbirth, or breast-feeding.


There are close to one million Americans living with HIV/AIDS.
Roughly 25% of them became infected when they were teenagers, and the
rate of infection among young people is rising.

Are You Afraid You May Already Have HIV?
  Some people develop mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or persistent
swollen glands immediately after becoming HIV-infected. But even if
you look and feel healthy, you may be infected. If you think there's
a chance you may have been exposed to HIV, you should get tested as
soon as possible. Most HIV tests involve taking a blood sample, and
you can get tested by your doctor, at local health department
clinics, or at hospitals. In addition, many states offer anonymous
HIV testing. It's important to get tested at a place that provides
counseling, because counselors can help you understand what your test
results mean, answer questions about how to protect yourself and
others, and refer you to local HIV-related resources.


Most young people who are HIV-infected don't know it, which means
they can't take important steps to protect other people or to get the
medical care they need. YouthPride offers FREE confidential HIV
testing every Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Do You Know the Difference Between HIV and AIDS?
  HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome). When HIV infects someone, the virus
enters the body and begins to multiply and attack immune cells that
normally protect us from disease. Eventually the body's immune system
breaks down and is unable to fight off so-called "opportunistic
infections" and other illnesses, ranging from pneumonia and cancer to
blindness and dementia. It's only when someone with HIV begins to
experience these specific infections and illnesses that they're
diagnosed with AIDS.


Do You Think You Can Tell if Someone Has HIV or AIDS?
  You can't tell if someone has HIV or AIDS by looking. An infected
person can appear completely healthy. But anyone infected with HIV
can infect other people, even if no symptoms are present.


If you're not sexually active, you've already eliminated the most
common cause of HIV infection among teens. But if you have made the
decision to have sexual intercourse (or oral sex), you need to
protect yourself.

Source: www.thebody.org
AmfAR AIDS Research

Safer Sex for Women Who Have Sex with Women
The Importance of Barriers:
  A barrier should be used to separate oral and vaginal contact
("going down," "eating out") and to separate oral and anal sex
("rimming") in order to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted
diseases/infections.
Never reuse or share a barrier.
Be aware of which side of barrier has contact with your partner and
which side has contact with your mouth. Carelessness may cause you to
transmit bodily fluids.



Types of Barriers:
  A dental dam is a thick, square piece of latex originally designed
for use by dentists.
A condom can be cut open to make a smaller, thinner latex sheet.
A latex glove can be rinsed (to remove powder) and cut apart into a
sheet, too. Gloves can also be used for vaginal or anal penetration
("fingering" or "fisting"), especially if you have cuts on your hands.
Plastic wrap (like Saran or Glad Wrap) is cheap and easy to find, and
can be cut into any size.
Tip: You can use some water-based lubricant (such as KY Jelly,
Aqualube, etc.) on the inside of the barrier to increase pleasure.
Never use oil-based lubricants like Vaseline or oil, because they
destroy the latex.



Sex Toys:
  Wash toys like dildos and vibrators with hot soapy water when
sharing with sexual partners, or use a new condom on them for each
partner. Even better, have your own separate toys.


Grinding:
  Genital-to-genital "grinding" or "humping" between women can be
dangerous because it spreads bodily fluids. It is safer to rub
against the intact skin of a partner's thigh or other dry body part.


If Having Sex with Men:
  Use a condom and lubricant for vaginal or anal sex.
For oral sex on a man, use an unlubricated condom.
Always use a latex condom. "Natural" or "lambskin" condoms do not
protect against STDs.

Art and Creative Expression Lessons with Robert and Adam.
Supplies will be provided or bring your favorite medium.

7 - 8:30 at the YouthPride Center!

Dear Member of YouthPride,

I am writing to introduce myself. I am Edward Gray, the new executive
director.

I am delighted to be here at YouthPride. It has been a pleasure
getting to meet many of you over the last two weeks. I have been
impressed with the discussion groups too. Please let me know your
needs, your desires, your dreams for this organization. It belongs to
you and I am grateful to have a role in moving it forward.

Please come by on Thursday at 6.30 (September 18th) for a chance to
meet me and chat about our plans for the future.

Best,
Edward

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Hello Friends!

I'm writing in hopes that you can help spread the word about a series
of  national focus groups about LGBT youth.  I know you work
with/advocate for LGBT youth, and your help in reaching young people
13-18 would be greatly appreciated.  We are trying to gather
information for a nationwide Public Service Announcement campaign for
TV and print media about LGBT youth rights.  Ideally, we'd like
people to come into our office for the focus group but there is also
a way to participate by phone.

Please pass the following information on to the young people you work
with.   Thanks very much!

Asha



              Youth Focus Group


Who: LGBT youth aged 13-18 --You are invited to a Youth Focus Group

When: September 16th, 2003 7:00pm EST

Where: Join us on the phone, or in person at the Lambda Legal offices
1447 Peachtree St, Suite 1004.  Located in midtown Atlanta where
Peachtree and W. Peachtree Streets merge, 2 blocks north of the High
Museum and the Arts Center MARTA Station.

What: We need your thoughts and feedback to help us educate the
public on what issues lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender
youth face in school everyday.

Why: Lambda Legal is launching a Public Service Announcement that
will appear on national television, in print and on the web
addressing students' rights to be free of anti-gay harassment in
schools, how to fight for the rights to be respected, and other
related subjects.

What you get: Free dinner, MARTA tokens, and our eternal gratitude!

How: To attend in person or by phone please contact Asha Leong,
Outreach Associate at aleong@... or 404-897-1880.


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Asha Leong
Outreach Associate, Southern Regional Office

Lambda Legal
1447 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1004
Atlanta, GA 30309
404.897.1880 x50
404.897.1884 (Fax)
www.lambdalegal.org

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

August 29th - Tonight!!!
7:30 - 10 pm

YP's Back to School Party at Ashton's

Enjoy ice cream at Ashton's as well as a night of music and dance!
Bring your favorite CD!

Ashton's is located next door to YP







Working Together,


Nicole Pitts
Outreach/Volunteer Manager

YouthPride, Inc.
302 East Howard Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
www.YouthPride.org

P: (404) 378-7722
F: (404) 378-6405
C: (404) 663-5187
E: Nicole@...

"Because no one should grow up invisible or alone."



YouthPride, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit support program and
community center serving metro Atlanta's gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-24). YouthPride provides a
safe, comfortable space where youth can hold support and discussion
groups, plan youth-led workshops, use library and computer resources,
attend social gatherings, or explore educational and career
opportunities.

August 29th - Tomorrow Night
7:30 - 10 pm

YP's Back to School Party at Ashton's

Enjoy ice cream at Ashton's as well as a night of music and dance!
Bring your favorite CD!

Ashton's is located next door to YP







Working Together,


Nicole Pitts
Outreach/Volunteer Manager

YouthPride, Inc.
302 East Howard Avenue
Decatur, GA  30030
www.YouthPride.org

P: (404) 378-7722
F: (404) 378-6405
C: (404) 663-5187
E: Nicole@...

"Because no one should grow up invisible or alone."



YouthPride, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit support program and
community center serving metro Atlanta's gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-24). YouthPride provides a
safe, comfortable space where youth can hold support and discussion
groups, plan youth-led workshops, use library and computer resources,
attend social gatherings, or explore educational and career
opportunities.

August 26th (TONIGHT!)
                         7 - 8:30
Robert and his partner Adam will facilitate a night of creativity.
Art supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring any
median you wish to work with.

Be sure and reserve your space!!! Call Nicole and use option # 2 on
the voicemail to leave her a message!

Help YouthPride Staff our booth at this years Black Gay Pride!

August 30 and 31 (Saturday and Sunday)
BLACK GAY PRIDE!!! - Booth Work (help distribute information about
YouthPride to all the locals and out of towner's)
The Black Gay Pride Marketplace (booths) are located at the Sheraton
Colony Square - Georgia Ballroom South

Help out for a whole shift, two or even three. If you can't work a
whole shift you can volunteer whatever time you have available, thank
you!
Saturday the 30th
Shift 1. 10am - 1pm
Shift 2. 1pm - 4pm
Shift 3. 4pm - 7pm

Sunday the 31st
Shift 1. 12 - 3pm
Shift 2. 3pm - 6pm


3rd Annual Stand Up and Represent Black Gay Pride March and Rally
(Monday, September 1st)
-Come represent YouthPride at this important event!
Assemble 11:00 am
Step off 12:00 noon
(Not sure of the Step off area, will send that information out ASAP)


Working Together,


Nicole Pitts
Outreach/Volunteer Manager

YouthPride, Inc.
302 East Howard Avenue
Decatur, GA  30030
www.YouthPride.org

P: (404) 378-7722
F: (404) 378-6405
C: (404) 663-5187
E: Nicole@...

"Because no one should grow up invisible or alone."



YouthPride, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit support program and
community center serving metro Atlanta's gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-24). YouthPride provides a
safe, comfortable space where youth can hold support and discussion
groups, plan youth-led workshops, use library and computer resources,
attend social gatherings, or explore educational and career
opportunities.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Ujima: Black Gay Pride

Date: Monday, September 1, 2003
Time: All Day

Atlanta Black Gay Pride
@ the Sheraton Colony Square
www.inthelifeatl.com
(404) 872-6410

Weekend to include:
*Workshops
*Free Health and Wellness Fair
*Poetry Slam
*Black LGBT Prom (18-25)
*3rd Annual March and Celebration
*Community Luncheon and Panel
*Celebrations
*Candlelight Vigil
*Pride Market Place

Ujima (pronounced "oo-GEE-mah") is one of the seven principles
of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the African American and Pan-African
holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. The
values of Ujima are Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujima
reminds people of their obligation to the past, present and
future, and acknowledges their role to play in the community,
society, and world, today.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Ujima: Black Gay Pride

Date: Sunday, August 31, 2003
Time: All Day

Atlanta Black Gay Pride
@ the Sheraton Colony Square
www.inthelifeatl.com
(404) 872-6410

Weekend to include:
*Workshops
*Free Health and Wellness Fair
*Poetry Slam
*Black LGBT Prom (18-25)
*3rd Annual March and Celebration
*Community Luncheon and Panel
*Celebrations
*Candlelight Vigil
*Pride Market Place

Ujima (pronounced "oo-GEE-mah") is one of the seven principles
of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the African American and Pan-African
holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. The
values of Ujima are Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujima
reminds people of their obligation to the past, present and
future, and acknowledges their role to play in the community,
society, and world, today.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Ujima: Black Gay Pride

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2003
Time: All Day

Atlanta Black Gay Pride
@ the Sheraton Colony Square
www.inthelifeatl.com
(404) 872-6410

Weekend to include:
*Workshops
*Free Health and Wellness Fair
*Poetry Slam
*Black LGBT Prom (18-25)
*3rd Annual March and Celebration
*Community Luncheon and Panel
*Celebrations
*Candlelight Vigil
*Pride Market Place

Ujima (pronounced "oo-GEE-mah") is one of the seven principles
of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the African American and Pan-African
holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. The
values of Ujima are Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujima
reminds people of their obligation to the past, present and
future, and acknowledges their role to play in the community,
society, and world, today.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Ujima: Black Gay Pride

Date: Friday, August 29, 2003
Time: All Day

Atlanta Black Gay Pride
@ the Sheraton Colony Square
www.inthelifeatl.com
(404) 872-6410

Weekend to include:
*Workshops
*Free Health and Wellness Fair
*Poetry Slam
*Black LGBT Prom (18-25)
*3rd Annual March and Celebration
*Community Luncheon and Panel
*Celebrations
*Candlelight Vigil
*Pride Market Place

Ujima (pronounced "oo-GEE-mah") is one of the seven principles
of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the African American and Pan-African
holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. The
values of Ujima are Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujima
reminds people of their obligation to the past, present and
future, and acknowledges their role to play in the community,
society, and world, today.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Ujima: Black Gay Pride

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2003
Time: All Day

Atlanta Black Gay Pride
@ the Sheraton Colony Square
www.inthelifeatl.com
(404) 872-6410

Weekend to include:
*Workshops
*Free Health and Wellness Fair
*Poetry Slam
*Black LGBT Prom (18-25)
*3rd Annual March and Celebration
*Community Luncheon and Panel
*Celebrations
*Candlelight Vigil
*Pride Market Place

Ujima (pronounced "oo-GEE-mah") is one of the seven principles
of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the African American and Pan-African
holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. The
values of Ujima are Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujima
reminds people of their obligation to the past, present and
future, and acknowledges their role to play in the community,
society, and world, today.

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Contact: Maxey Andress
President, EM2 Design
404-370-6050 x111 or mandress@...

Appointment of Executive Director for YouthPride

The Board of Directors of YouthPride are very happy to announce the
appointment of Edward Gray as Executive Director beginning September
2, 2003. His qualifications and passion will be important assets in
helping the community to understand and support our mission.

"We searched to find the best possible candidate to lead YouthPride
in this new era of youth empowerment, and we're confident that Edward
Gray is the right choice," said Tana Hall, Interim Executive Director.

Gray was the Save the CHRIS Rainbow Home Campaign Manager, raising
nearly $200,000.00 for the transitional living program since last
fall. Previously, he was an associate director for an international
scholarly society headquartered in Atlanta. He has been a visiting
assistant professor at Emory University - where he received his
doctorate in philosophy - since 1996. Gray has just completed editing
a book, Gay Religion: Continuity and Innovation in Religious
Practice, to be published next year.

"Edward is a dynamic leader and community collaborator with an
exceptionally strong youth focus," said Mr. Andy Morι, YP board
President. "His growth management skills, coupled with a proven
record of successfully executing both organizational and income
development matched perfectly with YP's emphasis on youth support and
services, development of new programs, and creating more safe spaces."

"The opportunity to become Executive Director at YouthPride seemed a
natural extension of my work on behalf of homeless youth in Atlanta.
I am very excited because the time is right not only to meet the
needs of a burgeoning gay teen population, but to help older LGBT
folk examine what they believe are their responsibilities to our gay
youth. YouthPride is the place for that and more to happen." says
Edward Gray.

"It is through strong leadership and management, consistent
articulation of our mission and the relevant and engaging programming
we provide to our youth that will continue to have our organization
prosper and grow," says Maxey Andress, YP board member. "In Edward we
find the strengths necessary to achieve these goals."

YouthPride is a support program and community center serving metro
Atlanta's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth
(ages 13-24). YouthPride provides a safe, comfortable space where
youth can hold support and discussion groups, plan youth-led
workshops, use library and computer resources, attend social
gatherings, or explore educational and career opportunities.

YouthPride, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

For more information regarding YouthPride visit www.youthpride.org.

August 12th (TONIGHT) and August 26th
7 - 8:30
Robert and his partner Adam will facilitate a night of creativity.
Art supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring any
median you wish to work with.

Call to reserve your spot, space is limited.



Working Together,


Nicole Pitts
Outreach/Volunteer Manager

YouthPride, Inc.
302 East Howard Avenue
Decatur, GA  30030
www.YouthPride.org

P: (404) 378-7722
F: (404) 378-6405
C: (404) 663-5187
E: Nicole@...

"Because no one should grow up invisible or alone."



YouthPride, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit support program and
community center serving metro Atlanta's gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-24). YouthPride provides a
safe, comfortable space where youth can hold support and discussion
groups, plan youth-led workshops, use library and computer resources,
attend social gatherings, or explore educational and career
opportunities.

Womyn ages 18+ here is your chance to have some FUN!

Date: Sat, August 9th
Time: 8:30pm
Where: Agnes Scott College, "The Hub" (across the tracks from YP)
Cost: $15 donation $10 Stud-ents (all proceeds for scholarship fund)
ALL LBT Wimmin Welcome.....

Come out and cheer your sistahs on as they compete for the date of a
lifetime in this multi-cultural / multi-racial benefit for the Audre
Lorde Scholarship Fund!

Highlights: After Party, Pool & Air Hockey, Card Games, Board Games,
Music, Videos, Food, BYOB (well, at least for those 21 and up) :-)

ZAMI
www.zami.org

Mission
ZAMI, Inc. is a not-for-profit collective for lesbians of African
descent residing in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Our primary
mission is the procurement and dispensation of scholarship funds to
lesbians of African descent attending an accredited post secondary
institution in the southern part of the United States. We also
provide a forum and affirming safe space for the voices of lesbian
writers of color. Finally, ZAMI sponsors special programming to
develop the leadership potential of young lesbians and to honor the
life and legacy of Audre Lorde.

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the YouthPride
group.

   File        : /Monthly Calendar of Events/yp_august_calendar1.pdf
   Uploaded by : yppride <ron@...>
   Description : August '03 Calendar

You can access this file at the URL

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YouthPride/files/Monthly%20Calendar%20of%20Events/\
yp_august_calendar1.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit

http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files

Regards,

yppride <ron@...>

Wed. August 6th:  Ask the.....Psychologist. 7:00 to 8:00 (in place of
regular discussion group)
Another installment in the Ask the....series.  This month YP takes a
look at mental health and suicide prevention.

Tues. August 12th and 26th: Art Lessons with Robert Griffis 7:00-8:30
      Back by popular demand, Robert and his partner Adam will provide
and facilitate a night of creativity.  Art supplies will be provided,
but please feel free to bring any median you wish to work with. Call
to reserve your spot, space is limited.

August 19th
      Atlanta FamilyPride is teaming up with YouthPride to offer a
monthly teen group for 13-17 year olds being raised by lgbt parents.
The group will be facilitated by Lisa Prince, M.Ed., co-founder of
Atlanta FamilyPride. The purpose of the group is for teens being
raised by lgbt parents to have a safe, positive environment in which
to share their family stories.

Friday, August 29th:
YP's Back to School Celebration at Ashton's
Enjoy homemade ice cream at Ashton's as well as a night of music!
Ashton's has teamed up with YP to allow you to DJ the night away.
Bring your favorite CD's! (Please remember that selections you play
should be appropriate for the general public)
7:30- to 10:00 PM
Ashton's is next door to YP! at
314 E. Howard Ave
Decatur, GA  30030

The first 10 YP Youth to respond to Darlene will get a free
scholarship, so you better hurry.

UJIMA- Black Gay Pride

In The Life Atlanta (ITLA) would like to offer 10 youth scholarships
to your agency. The scholarship will allow your youth to attend the
Community Luncheon and workshops at no cost during the Labor Day
weekend. Names will need to be submitted.

R. Darlene Hudson

Executive Director
In The Life Atlanta, Inc.
Official Organizers of Atlanta Black Gay Pride
PO Box 7206
Atlanta, GA 30357
404-872-6410
http://www.atlantablackpride.com/
RHu4969824@...


Our Mission:
ITLA serves to promote unity, pride, self-empowerment, and positive
visibility within Atlanta's Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
community of African descent through education,  advocacy, and
coalition building programs.

July 26th (this Saturday)

Meet at YouthPride this Saturday at NOON for a day of adventure, a
picnic, fun and plenty of hiking in the great outdoors.  You will be
traveling to Lithonia, GA and experiencing nature at the Davidson
Mountains.

Dress appropriately for hiking and spending the day outside.

To register or for more information please call Tana @ (404) 245-5797

See you there!

Due to equipment failure (no air conditioning)...no Dance Party
tonight, sorry for the news yall.

We will reschedule for a later date and let you all know.