~Welcome to New Leaf Columbus~

Hi and welcome to New Leaf Columbus, LLC: a social enterprise that provides management consulting services and a social network for Columbus' LGBT people of color and our allies.

The purpose of the social network is to build and uplift Columbus' LGBT people of color. New Leaf Columbus is an interactive, open and inclusive online community that welcomes the participation of our allies.

The Network provides content and information that will inspire, provoke, celebrate, incite, encourage, and uplift! In addition, the network features blogs, information on events, and discussion forums in the areas of: Health, Politics, Lifestyles, Arts/Entertainment/Sports, Religion, News/World Affairs, Race/Ethnicity/Identity, Over 30 and the Entrepreneurs' Corner.

The purpose of the management consulting services is to advance the understanding and acceptance of the unique issues/challenges of minorities within a minority, which includes: lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender people of color and other sexual minorities; people of color living with HIV/AIDS; bi-racial individuals; bi-racial/multi-cultural couples/families; and religiously plural couples/families. To read a brief bio for some of the presenters/consultants for New Leaf Columbus, please click on the following link: http://newleafcolumbus.ning.com/profile/NewLeafColumbus

The ultimate aim of this social enterprise is to strengthen Columbus' LGBT people of color communities and to encourage our active and meaningful participation in all aspects of community life in Columbus!

Sincerely,
New Leaf Columbus, LLC

If you are going to be in Washington D.C. for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day then please join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated and the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative Partners for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness community forum IN SEARCH OF A BLACK SOLUTION: WHAT DO WE SAY? being held on Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m. at the African American Civil War Museum located at 1925 Vermont Avenue, NW , Washington DC. This collaborative event will explore the historic accomplishments and challenges African Americans have experienced addressing health disparities. Limited Seating. Please RSVP@Cbcfinc.org by February 2, 2012. 

Showtimes

NeedyMedsmission is to help those in need to access information and resources to help them meet their healthcare costs. One resource that many have found helpful is their Drug Discount Card.

New Leaf Columbus has partnered with NeedyMeds to make this drug discount card available to our Columbus community. To obtain a drug discount card please stop by our table/booth at any of our outreach events.
Need help more immediately with getting the discount drug card? All you need to do is email your address to New Leaf Columbus at: rileyaaron@sbcglobal.net.

Check out this promo video from photographer Molly Landreth. The video features some footage of Aaron Riley, Founder of New Leaf Columbus, LLC from a photo shoot Molly did with him for her Embodiment Project.

Handmade Portraits: Molly Landreth from Etsy on Vimeo.

Your ad could be here! For more information email: rileyaaron@sbcglobal.net

Upcoming Family Films at the King Arts Complex in February
Imitation of Life 2-2
The Great Debaters 2-9
The Blind Side 2-16
The Help 2-25

Imitation of Life

 For more information on all of the above films click on the following link: King Arts Complex 

Playing For Change
Monday, February 27, 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth Support Project

Training & technical assistance for providers and educators who support GLBT Youth. A program of Health Imperatives.

The GLBT Youth Support Project has developed a number of tools to help you create safety and support for GLBT youth and their families in your agency, school, or community. To access or obtain any of these resources click on the following link: GLBT Youth Support Project.

The GLBT Youth Support Project Mission: To ensure safe and supportive communities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth. The GLBT Youth Support Project provides training and on-going support for educators and health and human service providers to assist them in implementing welcoming and appropriate programs, policies, and services for these young people and their families.

ItGetsBetterProject.com is a place where young people who are gay, lesbian, bi, or trans can see with their own eyes how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It’s a place where LGBT adults can share the stories of their lives, and straight allies can add their names in solidarity and help spread our message of hope.

Take the Pledge: We are the kids who have been bullied for being gay, lesbian, bi or trans. We pledge to stay open and strong. We are also the friends, family members, teachers, mentors, and allies of anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit in, gay or straight. We pledge to talk to the kids in our lives to put an end to the hate, violence, and tragedy — and to offer advice on coping, strategies to make it better, and to remind kids that It Gets Better.

President Obama Joins the Project!
As part of the It Gets Better Project, President Obama shares his message of hope and support for LGBT youth who are struggling with being bullied.
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S VIDEO
Source: NBJC E-Digest

Your ad could be here! For more information email: rileyaaron@sbcglobal.net