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Thank you to the thousands of readers who voted in Style Weekly’s annual “Best In Richmond Contest.” Diversity Thrift was once again chosen as best thrift store. A big hug to everyone who voted for us and really big hugs to all our regular customers and of course, our dedicated staff and volunteers!
The May issue of the GCCR Newsletter is now available. Click HERE to for the latest news and upcoming events in the Richmond area!
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A rally was held last week in Richmond to protest the possible changes in Boy Scouts of America policies that would allow the admission of gay scouts. Richmond Gay Community Center executive director Bill Harrison was interviewed by several reporters. View the WRIC TV 8 segment below.
The CVRP Leadership Cabinet met recently to brainstorm goals for the group. The committee will soon bring suggestions to the larger membership for consideration. Brad Kutner was elected Cabinet Chair.
Pictured are Beth Panilaitis, ROSMY; Roland Winston, GETEqual Virginia ; Keri Abrams, Fan Free Clinic; Brad Kutner, GAYRVA; Bill Harrison, Richmond Gay Community Foundation; Kevin Clay, Richmond Business Alliance; Tiara Davis, Equality Virginia; Michael Recant, First Unitarian Universalist Church; Jonathan Zur, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities; Chris Kopczynski, Metropolitan Community Church.
A coalition of Eight Progressive Organizations are hosting a Candidate Forum/Town Hall for candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General on Wednesday, May 8 from 7 to 9:30 at the Gay Community Center. There will be a STRAW POLL at 9 pm.
All 14 candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General were invited. Four candidates will participate.
For more information, contact GETEqual State Lead, Roland Winston, at roland.winston@gmail.com.
The Richmond Gay Community Foundation will host the opening of “Clocked Out” on Friday, May 10th, from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M at the GCCR Gallery (located at the Gay Community Center of Richmond,1407 Sherwood Ave). Following the opening, the exhibit may be viewed during normal Gallery hours, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday.
The show is an exhibition of the work of five Foundation employees. All work at Diversity Thrift, a program of the Foundation. As artists, they struggle to balance their day jobs as truck drivers, cashiers and store managers with their passions to create. For them, the end of a work day signifies the beginning of something entirely new.
Stop by and see the fantastic works of local Richmond artists Shawn Saharko, Henry Winfiele, Kris Woodson, Darren Schledt, and Chris Page.
Local basketball coach and activist, Mayme Donahue, along with Richmond Gay Community Foundation Executive Director, Bill Harrison, were interviewed by NBC 12 about basketball star, Jason Collins announcing that he is gay.
Watch the video below!
NBC12.com – Richmond, VA News
Salem Acuña is a latino, queer organizer, currently on staff with Southerners on New Ground (SONG), a southern-regional, LGBTQ organization that works on racial and economic justice. Born in Santiago, Chile, he immigrated to the United States with his mom and younger brother at age seven. Raised in Arlington, Virginia by working-class, immigrant parents, he became politicized by both the daily struggles of immigrant life in the U.S., and by the ongoing political disarray in Washington.
Through working and loving with SONG, he has developed a strong passion for intersectional movement-building, with a focus on elevating the work and leadership of LGBTQ people of color and immigrant folks. In the last year, has worked with various social & racial justice groups in Virginia, including the Wayside Center for Popular Education, the Virginia People’s Assembly, Residents of Public Housing in Richmond Against Mass Evictions (RePHRAME), and the Virginia Anti-Violence Project.
Regionally, and through his work with SONG, Salem is a member of Project South and the Southern Movement Alliance, a coalition of southern-regional, racial justice organizations that have come together build and sustain a Southern Freedom Movement.
The Gay Community Center is proud to present “Color!” at the GCCR Gallery,1407 Sherwood Avenue, 23220. This exciting exhibit features seven local talented artists. The show runs through May 4th.
Our relationship with color affects our memories, emotions and the way we communicate. It has the power to draw metaphors from personal experiences. It is something so emotionally charged, yet so common we do not think how it affects us.
Artists give reverence to color throughout time. Paul Gauguin once said, “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the l language of dreams.” Artists use color to draw symbolism just as a novelist would, using written language. Color has been an integral part of communication and without it a universal language would be lost.
Each chosen artist communicates, using color in a specified was according to him or her, however as a group they form a community conversing in the language of color. Each artwork vibrates off of the other, creating a visual conversation. The art expresses its own personality through its presentation of color. As a group they represent their diversity, individualism and the celebration of artistic variations in a community.
Special thanks to several members of the art community who spent a better part of a recent Sunday installing the exhibit!
Fan Free Clinic is seeking an HIV testing/prevention test counselor who will conduct outreach and educational activities and STD prevention to reach individuals at risk for HIV infection. Settings are varied such as community organizations, bars, college campuses, schools and health fairs, and FFC transgender clinic. The successful candidate will have knowledge of and be comfortable working with men who have sex with other men. The counselor will also be expected to work effectively with and supervise interns and volunteers.
Requirements
At least 2 years of college required, Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education or related field preferred. HIV and AIDS knowledge preferred. Candidates must demonstrate oral and written communication skills. Computer skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred.
Employees must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of staff within the organization. FFC expects individuals to have a strong work ethic and commitment to our mission and values. Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently. Some evening and weekend work required. Successful candidate must possess skills that support and enable sound decision making. Fluency in Spanish a plus!
Knowledge and Skills
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience
Fan Free Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.fanfreeclinic.org
To apply, email cover letter, resume’ and three professional references to ckincaid@fanfreeclinic.org. Any resume’ sent without the accompanying cover letter or references will not be considered. No phone calls please. Application deadline : April 30.2013
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