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their families were supportive or made the loss Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party.” The ad was never run. A telephone call feel worse. demanding an explanation and a refund remains Recovery is the focus. Besides the obvious actions as going to therapy, I am looking for the unanswered. We protest this treatment of lesbians of little tricks lesbians might have found. color, of Radical Women (RW) and of the Anything that helps one get through loss is Freedom Socialist Party (FSP). We demand that pertinent. LGP Inc. immediately assure access to LGP I am asking writers to type their stories if possible and double space them. The maximum publicity and publications to all groups in the lesbian and gay community and to all who length is IS pages, but they can be much shorter. I’d like a copy, not the original. Stories support gay rights. We demand an apology'to the lesbian and gay communities of color and to should be sent to Anita Pace, PO Box 57795, RW and the FSP for their systematic exclusion Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. The deadline is from LGP *90 publications and publicity; and a October 31. prompt refund to Radical Women of the $35 ad fee. Anita Pace LGP Committee does not own Portland Sherman Oaks, California lesbian and gay pride. They are accountable to the community to handle the job fairly, ensuring access to the entire movement. They LGP accused must put into practice the phrase “Unity in Diversity” for the whole community. To the Editor, Jordana Sardo, Michelle Merchant, Maureen For Lesbian and gay Pride 1990 a forum “Lesbians of Color: Frontrunners for Freedom” C. Higgins, Adrienne Weller, Dian Million, Eric Borgerson, Micheál MacKillop, Rene featuring three dynamic speakers—native Chauvin, T. Kebo Drew, Cari Anderson, Kristin American activist Dian Million, black lesbian Jagelski, Carol L. Steinel feminist La Verne Lewis and organizer in the black gay community, Kebo Drew—was Debbie Counts of Lesbian and Gay Pride sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom replies: First off, I would like to extend my Socialist Party. apologies, as a member of LGP to Radical Much of the gay community did not know Women for the misplacement o f their advertise about this forum however, because the LGP ment. It was definitely not intentional, and you Committee left this information off of its press release. Sharon Hill would not give permission should have received your refund by now. As for the announcement at the rally, Sharon Hill to announce this forum at the June 16 LGP says that she only requested that the informa rally. Thanks to emcee Carol Steinel’s tion be written out as it was to be read, rather democratic principles, the forum was finally than read off the flyer. The purpose was to announced. streamline things, not to discriminate against A $35 check from Radical Women was cashed by LGP ‘90 for an ad to run in the LGP Radical Women. Hill stated ui her speech opening the rally program that stated “Lesbian and gay liberation that "without groups such as Radical Women through socialist feminist revolution, by C IR C L E H E A L T H C A R E C L IN IC H E A L I N G A R T S ACUPUNCTURE • CHIROPRACTIC • MASSAGE • COUNSELING • NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE JAN CORW IN, D C. CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN BROOKE W IN TER, L.Ac. LICENSED A C U PU N C TU RIST KIP M. HARD, D.C. CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN VALERIE M. LYON, M.S., L.M.T. MASSAGE & BODY C ENTERED THERAPY SUZA N N E SCOPES, N.D. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN KATHY PETERS, L.M.T. LICENSED MASSAGE TECHNICIAN 316 N.E. 28TH ST. , PO RTLA N D , OR 97232 (503)230-0812 SUBSCRIBE For just $17.50 (bulk rate) or $30 (first class) you can receive just out for one year, at your ht>me or office. N am e____________________________________________ Address---------------------------------------------------------------- City/State/Zip —----------------------------------------------------- just out PO Box 15117, Portland, OR 97215 • 503/236-1252 and ACT UP we wouldn't be having this event." We have never denied any group a In Memoriam voice, unless their statement was homophobic, racist, sexist, ageist or ablist, and we never Amani Jabarl will. aka, Hal Holt, Jr. We do not own Lesbian and Gay Pride—it is June 6,1948-July 22,1990 a community event run by volunteers. These Amani Jabari, died Sunday, July 22 of com volunteers begin working in January to put plications arising from AIDS. He was 42. together an event that people look forward to— A longtime activist, Amani founded Black a party for 5,000. This year there were less Lesbians and Gays United, People of Color than 10 people working on this, most of those United Against AIDS, the Oregon Minority were part-timers. AIDS Coalition, The meetings were well publicized and open Amani was involved on many levels within to any member o f the community, not just those the lesbian and gay community and he will be who support the status quo. If you truly believe greatly missed. that your voice was not represented, I invite you to join us. We'd love to have your help. In Memoriam Mike Austin March 15,1952—July 11,1990 Corrections The lesbian and gay float in the Starlight Parade (Just Briefs, July 1990 issue) is not the only gay-identified float in a mainstream parade. For the past five to six years a gay float has been sponsored in the “Eugene Celebra tion” which is held in September. The Pride of the Rose Scholarship was said to have awarded 19 people, $8,000 (Just Briefs, July 1990 issue). In fact, they have awarded 19 people $18,000 towards their college education Photo credit due Kathy Bam beck for the photo of Donna Redwing holding the Starlight Float award. (Steppin’ Out, July 1990) He died with strength, dignity, love and grace at 7:15 a.m., July 11. Mike lived with AIDS for over three years. Throughout, he taught those around him how to live with courage, hope and a loving heart He also worked as a lawyer at Bonneville Power Administration and subsequently at the Public Power Council during this time. He advised gay activists on legal options should they be arrested. He worked on the board of the Episcopal HIV Task Force, helping to bring about a greater understanding about what it was like to live with AIDS. He spoke to high school students about AIDS as well. » Mike was a man who has made a lasting impact on those he has met. He has made a difference and, we, his friends, family and partner Jim Hanches, love him. Mike Austin was a special friend of mine. —Aspen Vbur House Is W<>rth A Million. I have just passed the magic million- dollars-in-sales mark. To me it means 1‘ve passed a milestone, a point of professional growth. 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