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ORGANIZATIONS
AALGA- African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance. 1st
Sunday of each month. 4:00 PM. Quaker House. A political
and social organization for black lesbians and gay men.
PO Box 50374, Atlanta, Ga, 30302.691-5921 or 297-8815.
ACLU/LG-ACLULesbian &Gay Chapter. 3rd Wednesday of
each month. Peachtree Branch Library. 7:30 PM. Working
for the civil rights of lesbians and gay men in the metropolitan
Atlanta area. 231-5991.
ACT- Atlanta Couples Together. A non-political, non
religious, social organization whose purpose is to support the
positive aspects of gay and lesbian relationships. Events and
meetings vary. Mo: A.C.T. Voice Mailbox, 365-2455, or
write PO Box 723291, Adanta, Ga, 30339.
ACT UP/Atlanta-AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power. Direct
action group with the purpose of fighting homophobia, AIDS,
sexism and racism. Meetings held every Tuesday. 24-hr. info
line - 286-6247. Outside Atlanta, call 800-342-7038 ext 6247.
AFC- Adanta Faerie Circle 1st Sunday of each month.
Location and time varies. Gay men who gather to support one
another and explore their connections with the earth and white
light 6224112
AGC- Adanta Gay Center. 876-5372 Operated primarily by
volunteers, AGC offers services for lesbians and gays men as
well as educational out-retch to society as a whole. AGC Help
Line-892-0661.
AGMC- Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus. A semi-professional
community-oriented chorus of male voices. Membership open
to all interested singers and non-singers alike 378-9676.
ALFA- Adanta Lesbian Feminist Alliance 2nd Sunday of
each month. 600 PM. A lesbian feminist organization which
welcomes lesbians of all races, religions, political orientation,
economic status, occupation and degree of openness. Write
PO Box 5502 Adanta, Ga 30307 for more information and to
request newsletter.
A LG PC- Adanta Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee. 2nd Tuesday
of each month. 7:30 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church.
Needs volunteers to coordinate this year’s lesbian and gay
pride March to insure its success.
AMC- Adanta March Committee- More Than a Phase.2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each month. 7:30 PM. North Highland
Branch Library. A community based activist organization that
works toward promoting lesbian and gay rights through
educational social, cultural, and political events. 377-8312.
AVS- Adanta Venture Sports. Activities and meetings vary.
An association in which the membership enjoys recreational,
social, educational, and sports activities. 242-4899.
AID Atlanta- A community-based, non-profit agency
providing multiple services to all people with AIDS, their
families and friends, and education to everyone regarding the
disease and its prevention. 1132 W. Peachtree St (Entrance
13th Street). 872-0600.
AIDS Information Line-876-9944 (Atlanta);1-800-551-2728
(State-wide).Answers to questions about AIDS, referrals, etc,
by trained volunteers staffing phone lines from 9 AM-9 PM
daily. A public service of AID Atlanta and the Ga. DHR.
All Saints Metropolitan Community Church- Offering
positive Christian support for lesbians and gay men. Worship
Sunday at 5:00 PM. 575 Boulevard, SE Office hours: Mon:
Thurs. 1 OAM-Noon, and 1PM4PM. 622-1154.
Atlanta Business & Professional Guild- A non-profit service
organization comprised of both gay/lesbian and non-gay
professionals and businesspersons. 2nd Tuesday of each
month. Place varies. Membership and further information:
6624202
Atlanta Feminist Women's Chorus- A community-oriented
chorai group of women's voices. Membership is open to all
women interested in singing. Chorus practice held each
Sunday, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Fust Existentialist Church at
470 Candler Park Dr. 355-8894 or 4354498.
Atlanta Lambda Chorale- A community-oriented choral
group for both men and women Membership open to all
singers and non-singers alike Rehearsals every Tuesday at
MCC-Blessed Redeemer. 800 N. Highland Ave. 7:30 PM.
874-1622
BWMT- Black and White Men Together. 1st Saturday of
each month.8D0 PM. Location varies. A gay inter-racial
organization committed to fostering a supportive envi
ronment wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome
and the goal of human equality realized. 794-BWMT.
Circle of Healing- 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.4 PM.
First Existentialist Church. The Circle is open to anyone in
need of healing, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual.
Congregation Bet Haverlm- Services 1st and 3rd Friday of
each month at 8:30 PM. Shabbat Seder, 2nd Friday of each
month at 7:30 PM. Quaker House, 1384FairviewDr. Proudly
serving the lesbian and gay community. Synagogue
Mormation line: 642-3467.
ELGO- Emory Lesbian & Gay Organization. Meetings every
Wed. at 7PM. Room 363E Dobbs University Center.
Box 23515, Adanta, Ga. 30322 377-7421.
Fourth Tuesday-A networking organization for lesbian
professionals and entrepreneurs, operating through monthly
dinner meetings and a variety of special social, sports and
educational events. P. O. Box 7817, Adanta, GA 30309,
6624353.
First MCC Adanta- Metropolitan Community Church.
Sunday Services at 11:00 AM and 7 DO PM evangelistic
service. Mid-week services on Wednesday at 7:30 PM. 800 N.
Highland Ave. Office hours Noon-6:00 PM,Tuesday-Ffiday.A
Christian church proclaiming God's love for lesbians and gay
men. Counseling available by appomtment for individuals and
couples. Same sex Holy Unions performed. 872-2246.
Friends Adanta- Activities and meetings vary. A social,
recreational, and educational group for gays and lesbians.
Volleyball, bowling, dinners, theater nights, and dances are
among the activities. 634-2500.
GALA- Gay Atheists of America Meetings social in nature
and at members' discretion.To assure freedom of speech;
freedom from religion; to defend the separation of church and
state; to assist in obtaining civil rights for gays and lesbians,
and to offer non-believers an alternate social scene. 875-8877.
GALA- Georgia Tech Gay and Lesbian Alliance.
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM. 676-1339 or 352-9213. GALA,
Programs Area, GA Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332
GANG - Greater Atlanta Naturist Group. For gay men who
enjoy nude outdoor and social activities. Not a sex chib. Nude
camping, swimming, parties, etc. several times per month. For
info send SASE to: GANG, PO Box 7546, Atlanta. GA
30357.
GAPAC- Greater Atlanta Political Awareness Coalition.
Meetings vary. The gay and lesbian political action committee
monitoring and acting in the local political scene. 885-0510.
GLPCI- Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition International. 1st
and 3rd Sunday of each month. 7:30 PM. Unitarian
Universalist Church. A support group for lesbian and gay
parents. 296-8369.
The Group- Thursday nights. Call the Gay Help Line at
892-0661 or write PO Box 15191, Atlanta, Ga 30333. A
support group for gay and bisexual men who are or who have
been involved in marital-type situations with women.
Hotlanta Volleyball-Serious and amateur players are
welcome to join. Members compete in tournaments and
regulation league play. Clinics held during the year to
learn and practice new techniques. Call 875-0700 for info.
Integrity- Gay Caucus of the Episcopal Church. 2nd and 4th
Friday of each month. 7:30 PM. All Saints Episcopal Church-
3rd floor of Ellis HaU. 875-2720.
LAMP - The Living AIDS Memorial Park Project Second
Monday of every month. 7 :30PM. N. Highland Branch
Library. For info: 874-3107 or 872-7568. Address
correspondence to: LAMP, PO Box 301,1579 F Monroe
Drive, Atlanta. GA, 30324.
LEGAL- Legislate Equality for Gays and Lesbians. 3rd
Monday of each month. 7 DO PM. Peachtree Branch Library.
The voice of lesbian and gay Georgians in the Democratic
party. 289-6358.
LIFTS- Lesbians in Fun Endeavors. Meeting times and
locations vary. Bringing professional gay women together for
the fun of it, giving them the opportunity to make friends and
enjoy a wide variety of events. 493-3966.
Lutherans Concemed/South Carolina- A society of gay,
lesbian and non-gay Christians. All denominations welcome.
We work to foster a climate of understanding, justice and
reconciliation among all people. 3rd Sunday of each month.
4:00PM. 728 Pickens St, Columbia, SC. Contact
PO Box 90537, Columbia, SC, 29290.
MACGLO- Metro Atlanta Council of Gay and Lesbian
Organizations. 3rd Thursday of each month. 7:00 PM.
Peachtree Branch Library. A representative council of lesbian
and gay organizations to facilitate the exchange of
information. 242-2342
NAPWA- Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of
People with AIDS. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
7:00 PM. 1132 W. Peachtree St A political, social, and
educational organization confronting the AIDS crisis.
Membership is open to all individuals with AIDS, ARC or
who are HIV positive. 874-7926.
The Names Project/Atlanta- A National AIDS MemoriaL
Every Wednesday at 6:30PM at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Send correspondence to: 375 Georgia Ave., Atlanta, Ga
30312
P-FLAG- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. 3rd
Sunday of each month. 7:30 PM. Unitarian-Universalist
Congregation of Atlanta Committed to he^i parents leam
what we have learned. To help change attitudes and create an
environment of understanding, so all gay people can live with
dignity and respect 961-6085 or 296-0830.
PLGC- Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concems/More
Light 3rd Sun. of each month. Gays and lesbians gather over
light foods to celebrate their Presbyterian heritage. 373-5830.
Palmetto Gay /Lesbian Association - A support, education
and civil rights organization in S. Carolina. PO Box 10022
Federal Station, Greenville, S.C., 29603.24-hr. switchboard -
(803)2714207.
Pride of Peachtree - Adanta's Lesbian & Gay Marching
BandEvery Monday night 7 30PM-9:00PM at First MCC,
800 N. Highland Ave. Instrumentalists aid colorguaid still
needed. For info call David at 434-7826 or Susan at 951-1591.
Project Open Hand - Prepares and serves meals to PWAs,
PWARCs unable to do so themselves. Volunteers needed for
organizing, kitchen and delivery. 248-1788.
SAME- Southeastern Arts, Media & Education Project, he.
Utilizes the arts and media as tools for exploration, education,
and change in human rights, especially those pertaining to the
lesbian and gay community. 584-2HM.
UULGC- Unitarian-Universalist Lesbian and Gay Community.
2nd Thurs. of each month. 8 PM. Unitarian-Univeisalist
Congregation of Atlanta. A spiritual and social support group for
religious liberals. Call for a copy of our newsletter. 634-5134.
WOW- Women of Wisdom. 3rd Monday of each month.
7:45 PM. North Highland Branch library. Aims to facilitate
women meeting together with other women in a pleasant
atmosphere. Offers timely programs of interest to the
comnunity, reaches out to older women and women with
special needs.
GAPACommentary*
"History is past politics; and politics, present history" - John Seeley
As ihe Martin Luther King Day parade becomes the public celebratory voice of the
disenfranchised, it also becomes a good time for us to consider our own goals and
strategies...and truths.
Our reception was better than in years past As we chanted "gay, straight, black, white:
same struggle, same fight," I saw lots of not very pleased, but very thoughtful faces along the
way. The message hit home. Some even nodded in surprised agreement.
But again, there were sane hostile faces and comments: sadly, many of them from the
young, like the teenaged girl who yelled, "you're all going to get AIDS." Maybe that's
because they are too young to remember how their predecessors were similarly taunted in the
early civil rights inarches.
George Santayana said, "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat il"
We should take this to heart as well. What was it that carried the civil rights movement as a
social cause? Support sought after and encouraged, from all segments of society. There is
one great neglected source of strength for the gay/lesbian civil rights movement: our own
people of color. In fact, there were few colorful faces in our contingent
We are critically hampered by the general closetedness of black homosexuals, stemming
in part from the strong church orientation of their own community. The black and hispanic
churches have historically been the underpinning of their community, the linchpin that held
them all together through the hard times. Any threat to those institutions, including a
challenge to dogma, was a threat to the community’s survival. Enter internalized
homophobia and the circle is stiflingly complete.
The internal furor in the communities of color as to what to do about these unsought-allies
(us) will increase in fervor. But we must pursue this alliance, offering a win-win scenario for
all. The more we visibly support them, the more we may expect their (important) support.
And the better our rapport with the biack/hispanic community, the better the chance for gays
and lesbians of cote to live a fuller, "came-out" life...which not wily enriches and reinforces
our own ranks, but heals the schism in those communities as well.
Isn't that the point, after all? Wasn’t Dr. King looking for the promised opportunity for all
Send a copy of this article and a "thank you" to Dexter or Coretta King at the King Center,
449 Auburn Ave., NE, Atlanta 30312. Your individual voice, linked to others, does make a
big difference.
-Marie J. Murray
GAPAC (gay'-pak) n. How it sounds is what we are: Atlanta's local pay!lesbian
political action committee, working for us all since 1984.
Brenda L. Hawkins
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