Employment Opportunities

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in News/World Affairs. Last reply by New Leaf Columbus, LLC on Wednesday. 31 Replies 0 Likes

To post an employment opportunity to this Forum, all you need to do is use the reply function and type in or cut and paste your information to dialog box and then click add reply.Thanks,New LeafContinue

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Volunteers Needed for Columbus Pride

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in Arts/Entertainment/Sports May 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Volunteers needed to help staff the New Leaf Columbus booth at Pride on Saturday, June 16,from 9/10a to 8p. Two volunteers are needed for each shift and there are 5 shifts to fill. Shift # and TimeName of Volunteer #1Name of Volunteer #2Shift #1: 9/10 am to 12 noon*Shift #2: 12 pm to 2 pmShift #3: 2 pm to 4 pmShift #4: 4 pm to 6 pmShift #5: 6 pm to 8 pm*This shift is an extra hour because it includes extra time for set up of the booth.Continue

Columbus Urban Pride Walking Group for the Pride Parade

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in New Leaf Wants to Hear From YOU!. Last reply by Debra James Tucker May 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes

As plans for Columbus' 2012 Pride have picked up steam, some people have shared a desire to have a community-wide group of LGBTQ people of color and our allies to walk together in the Pride Parade this year.So, to determine if there is significant interest in this idea the group that has been planning events asked that I poll the community to see if people would sign up to participate?In addition, we would like to see if one or two people would volunteer to step up and help with coordinating the walking group?If you would like to take part in the walking  group or to coordinate the walking group please respond to this forum discussion.Thank you and let's make this year's Pride Festival one of the most diverse ever!Sincerely,Aaron, New Leaf ColumbusContinue

Tags: LGBTQ, People, of, Color, Urban

2012 Spring Appeal

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in New Leaf Wants to Hear From YOU!. Last reply by New Leaf Columbus, LLC Apr 26. 2 Replies 0 Likes

This 2012 Spring Appeal Forum Discussion was started to provide members with a place to share your ideas and thoughts for any social events you would like to take part in during the warmer weather months. For your information, here are some events we have done in the past:Monthly Happy Hour at various restaurants and barsAn occasional Sunday Brunch Group4x4 Sundays Monthly Game Nights (board and card games)Monthly Stitch and Bitch Group (crochet, knit, needle point group)Supported K-night for several months (group that met for drinks and dinner)Hosted several social events in June for PrideHosted a periodic documentary or movie viewing and discussion.If you want to coordinate or serve as host for an event idea you have please feel to communicate that as well. I look forward to hearing all the great and wonderful ideas folks have for getting our members together for fun, friendship and more!Aaron, New Leaf ColumbusContinue

Tags: Leaf, Columbus, New, Appeal, Spring

The State of Gay and Transgender Communities of Color in 2012

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in Health Apr 21. 0 Replies 1 Like

Here is an issue brief that would make for a great discussion forum during Pride this year. This issue brief is from the Center for American Progress. Click here to read more and download the brief. As always comments and reactions are welcome and encouraged for New Leaf Columbus Forum Discussions.April 18, 2012| View OnlineThe State of Gay and Transgender Communities of Color in 2012The Economic, Educational, and Health Insecurities These Communities Are Struggling With and How We Can Help ThemBy Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Melissa DunnThree years after the Great Recession, the United…Continue

Tags: Economic, Health, Racial, Disparities, Challenges

The new film "Bully"

Started by Jimmie Beall in Health Apr 19. 0 Replies 1 Like

Stonewall Union will sponsor a special showing of the new film "Bully" at the Drexel Theater this coming Weds, April 25 at 8 pm for a discounted price of $6.50 (usually $9.00) just for mentioning "Stonewall" at the box office. In addition, from 6:30-7:30 there will a Resource Fair in the Lobby of the Theater, and Columbus City Schools is planning to have an info table. If you are interested in seeing this powerful and compelling documentary, please plan to join us. Come for the Resource Fair and share your ideas for creating welcoming and empowering schools for all, including LGBT, our students and staff! 

Sign the petition, Execute Justice - Eliminate the Death Penalty in Ohio.

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in Politics Dec 12, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Ohio HB 160 eliminates the death penalty and replaces it with Life Without a Chance of Parole. The bill was introduced this spring and it has had one hearing in the House Criminal Justice Committee. The bill is scheduled to have proponent testimony in committee within the next few weeks.That's why I signed a petition to The Ohio State House, which says:"It's time that Ohio ends the Death Penalty. Show your support by encouraging the members of the Criminal Justice Committee in the Ohio House to vote in favor of HB 160."Will you sign the petition too? Click here to add your name:http://signon.org/sign/execute-justice-eliminate?source=s.fwd&r_by=577749Thanks!Comments and suggestions to Forum Discussions are always welcome here on New Leaf Columbus.Continue

Tags: Sentence, Life, Legislature, Representatives, Without

NASTAD and NCSD Institutional and Community Assessment for Black and Latino Gay Men

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in Health Dec 12, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

December 5, 2011Response Requested: NASTAD and NCSD Institutional and Community AssessmentIn January 2011, NASTAD and the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) received funding from the MAC AIDS Fund to mount an unprecedented, targeted effort across the silos of HIV and STDs to examine and address stigma in public health practice, particularly among Black and Latino gay men/MSM.One central activity supported by this MAC funding is a comprehensive survey which aims to:§ Assess stigma at the institution/community levels, thus items focus on institutional and community practices (as opposed to individual behaviors);§ Examine multiple dimensions of stigma that may negatively impact public health practice, institutions and thwart implementation of efforts aimed to increase sexual health and reduce HIV and STD risk among gay men/MSM in the U.S.This effort is consistent with approaches identified in the…Continue

Tags: Men, Gay, Black, Strategy, Latino

President Obama Announces Strategy on International LGBT Human Rights

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in News/World Affairs Dec 12, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton articulated the first-ever U.S. Government strategy to direct all federal agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons.These actions represent a continuation of the Obama Administration’s commitment to safety, justice, and equality for LGBT people everywhere. President Obama expressed this commitment earlier this year at the United Nations General Assembly, when he said “No country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere.” And since January 2009, Secretary Clinton has strongly and consistently championed a comprehensive human rights agenda — one that specifically includes the protection of LGBT people.I hope you share my excitement about these recent developments – powerful examples of the…Continue

Tags: Hillary, State, Clinton, Equality, Day

New Leaf Columbus Book Club

Started by New Leaf Columbus, LLC in Race/Ethnicity/Identity. Last reply by New Leaf Columbus, LLC Dec 12, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Over the past three years, there have been several discussions about starting a New Leaf Columbus Book Club. However, getting from discussion to launch of the book club seems to always meet with challenges whereas the launch doe not occur.With all that said, recently New Leaf Columbus member Charlie Frederick suggested a book that he read and thought would be a good book to share with members of New Leaf Columbus. Also, the thinking was that with the addition of Chat Feature here on New Leaf that the discussion of the book can be done here on New Leaf using the Chat Feature.The book that Charlie suggested is Captive Genders: Trans Embodiment and the Prison Industrial Complex edited by Eric A. Stanley and Nat Smith.  Angela Y. Davis had this to say about the book: "Captive Genders is an exciting assemblage of…Continue

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