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The Q Hour

Thursday, May 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Café Metropolitan 1701 Olive Way, Seattle
Download the flyer - Acrobat PDF

An LGBTQ Happy Hour event for individuals and groups to find out about the work we’re all doing in the community. Let the Commission for Sexual Minorities know how we can support your efforts.

For more information contact wanjiku@sexualminorities.org

2008 Commission Monthly Meetings

When: General Commission Meetings are held the Third Thursday of the month.

  • January 17
  • February 24 (off-site location)
  • March 20
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18
Where: Seattle City Hall
600 4th Avenue, City Hall
Boards and Commissions Conference Room - Rm. L280
Seattle, WA 98104
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Accessibility: Wheel Chair Accessible.

ASL interpreted upon request. Call 206-684-4514 at least two weeks in advance to arrange accommodations. You can e-mail your questions to Marta Idowu, Commission Liaison.

Three Commission Quarterly Meetings

Location: Central Building, Earl B. Smith Conference Room - 7th Floor, 810 Third Avenue, Suite 750
Time: 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
Dates:
  • March 12 - Seattle Women's Commission [ Canceled ]
  • June 11 - Seattle Human Rights Commission
  • September 10 - Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities

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    Notices

    Update from GLAAD's LGBT Latino Media Activist list

    LOGO, the new LGBT network from MTV Networks and Viacom is developing a documentary project about gay and lesbian Latinos and we want to hear your story!

    If you are…

    • Latina/o/Hispanic, gay or lesbian
    • Appear to be younger than 25
    • And are willing to appear on camera
    We want you to tell us what’s going on in your life this coming winter/spring, and how it relates to your identity. For example, are you. . . .

    • Combating discrimination within your community?
    • Coming out to your family?
    • Hoping your family will accept/attend your gay marriage?
    • Preparing for an upcoming event such as a “quinces?"
    • A young professional experiencing discrimination you believe is related to your nationality or sexuality… or both?
    • Involved in a conflicted relationship?
    • Have you been the victim of a hate crime?
    • Do you feel discriminated against by the homophobic health system?
    PLEASE LET US KNOW!

    Be sure to include your name, age, and full contact information in your note (address, phone, e-mail, and best times to reach you). Tell us as much as you can about what your story is and what would happen if our cameras documented your life.

    For more information contact: Mónica Taher, Directora de Medios de Comunicación, Alianza Gay y Lésbica Contra la Difamación (GLAAD) at 323-634-2025, 213-713-5549, e-mail taher@glaad.org or visit the website at www.glaad.org.

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    Queer Asian Women Research - Participants Needed

    Greetings:

    We are Dr. Meifen Wei (Assistant Professor) and Robyn Zakalik Doctoral Student) in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University. This study involves Asian or South Asian American women who have a concern (e.g., question, struggle, difficulty, etc.) related to their sexual orientation and/or being an Asian American. This is a research study approved by the University Institutional Research Board (IRB #05-601) at Iowa State University. Br>

    We are looking for participants who are 18 years of age or older. You should be an Asian or South Asian American woman who is romantically attracted to other women. You may identify as lesbian, bisexual, queer, or questioning OR you may be attracted to women but feel that none of these identifications represent you.

    If you feel that you are appropriate for this study based on the above description, please consider participation. Monetary compensation will be made available to compensate you for the time and effort necessary to participate in this study.

    If you know of someone else who may be appropriate for this study, we would appreciate you forwarding this email on.

    If you are interested in participating in this research study and would like to find out more about it, please email Robyn Zakalik

    Participation in this research study is voluntary and you may withdraw your participation at anytime.

    Sincerely,

    Meifen Wei, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    W112 Lagomarcino Hall
    Department of Psychology
    Iowa State University
    wei@iastate.edu

    Robyn Zakalik, M.S.
    Doctoral Candidate
    Counseling Psychology
    Iowa State University
    robynz@iastate.edu

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    Events

    Do You Feel Safe - Capitol Hill Responds to Violence - One-day Safety and Self Defense Workshop

    Please join us for a One-day Safety and Self Defense Worshop
    Dates and Locations:

    Sunday, April 27, 2008
    Miller Community Center
    330 19th Avenue East - Seattle 98112

    For more information please call the Seattle Office of Civil Right at 206.684.4500 or email: david@sexualminorities.org

    Flyer for this event: Capitol Hill Responds to Violence

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