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(anuary '.a. 2002 - J u s t M tjy IJmm lividi mews BRO R e c e iv e s $ 5,000 G r a n t he Human Rights Campaign announced Jan. 8 its final round of 2001 Equality Fund grants for sexual minority advocacy groups throughout the country. Basic Rights Oregon received $5,000 for early messaging research to defeat an anticipat ed 2002 anti-gay ballot initiative, the Student Protection A ct 11. The Oregon Citizens Alliance is gathering signatures for the watered- down version of 2000’s failed Measure 9, which would have prohibited public schools from encouraging, promoting or sanctioning homo sexuality or bisexuality. “We are pleased that in this second year of the Equality Fund grant program we were able to support so many great projects," said Seth Kil- boum, HRC national field director. “The Equal ity Fund grants, along with strategic staff support, help build the partnerships that are essential to making progress on the issues our community faces at the local, state and federal level.” The fund provides assistance for organiza tions in undertaking legislative and regulatory policy initiatives. Unlike other financing that often cannot be used to support political work, the grants are unrestricted and can be used specifically for lobbying and issue advocacy. T ay and Lesbian couples need to take extra precaution when creating an estate plan. Why? Because the government doesn't provide equal rights to same sex couples, and it’s essential that you’re prepared for the legal battle that may ensue when you or your partner die. G gay ballot initiatives; Brother to Brother, an advocacy group for African American gay and bi men; and Love Makes a Family, which helps sexual minority parents. The awards ceremony will be preceded by the “Joining Communities Together” march, which will start 6 p.m. at both Sisters of the Road Cafe, 133 N.W. Sixth Ave., and Immacu late Heart Catholic Church, 2926 N. Williams Ave., and converge at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. statue. All of the events are free. Worried About Your Rights? For more information about the awards call the Met ropolitan Human Rights Center at 503-823-5136. For more information about the march call Keith Bernhardt at 503-222-5694, ext. 14. When it comes to your estate, V as a Gay or Lesbian, you need all the protection you can get. 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Anybody can join— service providers, busi ness owners or operators, residents and patrons. The groups purpose is to: • Inform the process of implementing the West End Plan with a valuable community perspective. • Develop creative ways to effectively gath er broad-based input on the development of the Burnside Triangle. • Help shape the future of Portlands West End. Amalia Alarcón-Gaddie, Metropolitan Hu man Rights Center manager, hopes to find a total of 18 people who have a vested interest in the Burnside Triangle. She says the group will hold a half-day retreat to form a vision for streetscape improvements, nurturing new busi nesses and ensuring the neighborhood is respectfully redeveloped. Interested people should contact the center for an application. Positions are being filled now. T For m ore inform ation call 503-823-5136 or e-m ail m hrc@ ci. Portland .or. us. 25 years of profess ion a i expertise in representing your best interests ... 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The organization was nominated for embodying "the concept of diversity through its work to ensure that all Ore gonians, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are accorded the basic human rights enjoyed by Oregon’s heterosexual citizenry.” The Russell A. Peyton Award will be pre sented to the Rev. Cecil Prescod, who has worked extensively with the queer community since his 1986 arrival in Portland. He has been active in People of Faith Against Bigotry, which organizes the religious community against anti T ascade AIDS Project will hold a series of ✓ “AIDS Advocacy 101” workshops next month for people with HIV, caregivers, family members and volunteers. The events will give attendees a voice in the political process on the local, state and national levels. They will have the opportunity to join a network of advocates; learn how to speak up for HIV issues and educate elected officials; share their experiences; and get Oregon, Washington and U.S. updates. The free workshops will he held Feb. 6 in the auditorium at Southwest Washington Health District, 2000 Fort Vancouver Way, and Feb. 7 in the gymnasium at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. Both will last from noon to 4 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Two other public policy advocacy functions will be held Feb. 7. CA P will play host to a brainstorming session for staff leadership of area HIV organizations exploring how they might collaborate to have a stronger collective voice. Also planned is a public policy reception for elected officials. CA P will announce its partner ship with Seattle’s Lifelong AIDS Alliance on the national level, introduce local lobbyist Paul Cosgrove and discuss HIV needs. To register call executive assistant Wambui Machua at 503-223-5907, ext. 21 6, by Jan. 31. Continued on Page 9 That’s why more people are turning to independent advisors to help them achieve their financial goals. 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