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Calling All African American LGBT And Same Gender Loving Folks: Take A Stride For Justice @ The MLK Kingdom Day Parade

Kingdom Day Parade 2009 (LGBT marchers)

Well what do ya know. Monday January 18, is Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Around these parts—South Los Angeles, that’s a high holiday complete with parade and festivities. Last year a strong contingent of black LGBT folks marched in the Kingdom Day parade and were met  with a tremendous amount of support, plenty of wild cheers and wild enthusiasm.  They’re doing it again this year. And this time they want an even larger group of black LGBTs to represent.  We see at least a coupla hundred. This is so important. Because visibility really is the key—-particularly in the African American community. They need to see that we’re here and we’re queer and we ain’t goin’ nowhere.  And you know what?  They love it!

If you’re African American LGBT and live in Southern Cali, you really need to come on out and march with your gay/trans/lesbian/same gender loving brothers and sisters. Strength and beauty is in numbers. Come be a part of this historical march. Your presence can make a difference in someone else’s life.  No doubt about it. There might be a little girl or boy on the sidelines—a teenager—or an adult struggling with their identity. Your presence and your pride can make the difference and touch many lives.  And if you’re not black LGBT, you can come, too! Your cheers and support is most welcome. For more information about the LGBT Stride For Justice in the Kingdom Day parade please read the following:

TAKE A STRIDE FOR JUSTICE

LET’S MARCH

AT THE LOS ANGELES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. KINGDOM DAY PARADE

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010

LUCY FLORENCE COFFEE SHOP

9:00AM SHARP!

3351 West 43rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90008-4521, (323) 293-1356

JOIN THE BLACK, SAME GENDER-LOVING

&

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgendered, Intersex,

and Queer Communities of Los Angeles

Black Lesbians United (BLU),

Here To Stay, Jordan/Rustin Coalitions,

& Courage Campaign

Calling all newly married couples, singles, families, community leaders, youth, artists, educators, students, people of faith and the larger Black LGBTQI same gender loving community, and its allies, to join us in taking another STRIDE FOR JUSTICE !

**Volunteers and donations needed for food, water, supplies!!

For More Information or Carpool:

Call:  562-331-4038 OR 562-242-8601

Email:   MLKDAY2010@jordanrustin.org

Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/strideforjustice

***breakfast will be provided***