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Ages: Mo-38 Cindy-33
Angel -14
Hometowns:
Mo - Atlanta
Cindy and Angel - Toledo, Ohio
How Long in Atlanta:
Nine Years
Relationship Status: Mo and
Cindy, fifteen years together
Occupations:
Mo - Lab technician
Cindy - Graduate Chiropractor
Personal Goals:
Mo - To write
Cindy - To establish my practice
Angel - To be an actress
Books currently reading:
Mo - The Vision of no Eyes,
by Mary Summerain
Cindy - Billy Bathgate,
by E.L. Doctorow
Angel -The Dark Half,
by Stephen King
Cindy, Mo and Angel:
AALGA- African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance, la Sunday of
each month. 4:00 PM. Ashby and Gordan Street A political and
social organization for black lesbians and gay men.
PO Box 50374, Atlanta, Ga„ 30301 691 -5921 or 297-8815.
ACLU/LG-ACLU/Lesbian &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. 377-8311
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. Info: A.C.T. Voice Mailbox, 365-2455, or writE PO Box
723291, Atlanta, 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 at 7:30 PM at
131 Ponce de Leon, Suite 233. 24-hr. info line - 286-6247.
Outside Atlanta, call 800-342-7038 ext. 6247.
AFC- Atlanta Faerie Circle. 1st Sunday of each month. Location
and time varies. Gay men gathering for support and to explore
their connections with the earth and white light. 6224112.
AGO- Atlanta Gay Center. 876-5372 Operated primarily by vol
unteers, AGC offers services for lesbians and gays men as well as
educational out-reach to society as a whole. Help Line-892-0661.
AGMC- Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus. A semi-professional com
munity-oriented chorus of male voices. Membership open to all
interested singers and non-singers alike. 378-9676.
AGLA- Athens Gay & Lesbian Association, at the University of
Georgia. All welcome at meetings, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of
every month; call 404/548-0580 for more information.
ALACC- Atlanta Lesbian Agenda Conference Committee. A
diveree group of lesbians helping to organize the 1st National
Lesbian Agenda Conference to be held in Atlanta in 1990 or
1991. For info call 378-9769.
ALFA- Atlanta Lesbian Feminist Alliance. 2nd Sunday of each
month. 6:00 PM. A lesbian feminist organization which wel
comes lesbians of all races, religions, political orientation, eco
nomic status, occupation and degree of openness. Write PO Box
5502 Atlanta, Ga. 30307 for more info and to request newsletter.
ALGPC- Atlanta Lesbian/Gay Pride Commiuee. 2nd Tuesday of
each month 7:30 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church Needs vol
unteers to coordinate this year's lesbian and gay pride March to
insure its success.
AMC- Atlanta 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
APAC Atlanta Pro-Choice Action Committee - Join Atlanta's
newest abortion-rights activist group in defending women's health
clinics. A non-profit, non-partisan, nonviolent broad-based orga
nization created to support the right to reproductive freedom for
all people. 239-8016 for information. Our bodies, our lives, our
right to decide.
AVS- Atlanta Venture Sports. Activities and meetings vary. An
association in which the membership enjoys recreational, social,
educational, and sports activities. 2424899.
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 pre
vention. 1132 W. Peachtree St (Entrance 13th Street). 872-0600.
AIDS Info Line-876-9944 (Atlanta); 1 -800-551 -2728 (State
wide). Answers to questions about AIDS, referrals, etc., by trained
volunteers staffing phone lines from 9:00 AM-9:00 FM daily. A
public service of AID Atlanta and the Ga. DHR.
Atlanta Business & Professional Guild- A non-profit service
organization comprised of both gay/lesbian and non-gay profes
sionals and businesspersons. 2nd Tuesday of each month. Place
varies. Membership and further info: 6624202
Atlanta Feminist Women's Chorus- A community-oriented
choral group of women's voices. Membership is open to all
women interested in singing. Chorus practice held each Sunday,
4:30-7:00 PM at the Fust Existentialist Church at
470 Candler Pk. 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.8:00 PM. Location varies. A gay inter-racial organization
committed to fostering a supportive environment wherein racial
and cultural barriers can be over-come and the goal of human
equality realized. 794-BWMT.
Circle of Healing- 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.7:30 PM.
Fust Existentialist Church. The Circle is open to anyone in need
of healing, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. 378-5570
CODA-Codependents Anonymous- Lambda. A 12-step program
of recovery from codependency for gays and lesbians. Meetings
Tues. & Wed at 8 PM. For info and locations call: 239-1657.
Chrysalis - A women's center providing social, educational and
informational programs and services for the community. 2045
Manchester. For info call (404) 881-6300.
Congregation Bet Haverim- Services 1st and 3rd Friday of each
month at 8:30 PM. Shabbat Seder, 2nd Friday of each month at
7:30 PM. All Saints Episcopal Church. Proudly serving the les
bian and gay community. Info line: 642-3467.
Delphi- A fraternity of gay men, offering recreation, fellowship,
and idealism. P.O. Box 14591, Atlanta, GA 30324.
ELGO- Emory Lesbian & Gay Organization. Meetings every
Wed at 8:30 PM. Room 355 Dobbs University Center.
Box 23515, Emory Univ, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. 727-6692.
First MCC Atlanta- Sunday Services at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
evangelistic service. Mid-week services on Wednesday at 7:30
PM.800 N. Highland Ave. Office hours Noon-6:00 PM.Tuesday-
FridayA Christian church proclaiming God's love for lesbians
and gay men. Counseling available by appointment for individu
als and couples. Same sex Holy Unions performed 872-2246.
Fourth Tuesday-A networking organization for lesbian profes
sionals and entrepreneurs, operating through monthly dinner
meetings and a variety of special social, sports and educational
events. P. O. Box 7817, Atlanta, GA 30309,6624353.
Friends Atlanta- Activities and meetings vary. A social, recre
ational, and educational group for gays and lesbians. Volleyball,
bowling, dinners, theater nights, and dances are among the activi
ties. 6624501.
Friends of Zoo Atlanta- Support organization for Zoo Atlanta.
For info regarding corporate sponsorship, membership, volunteers
and adopt-an-animal call (404) 525-9936. Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
GAA- 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. Weekly meetings.
676-1324. GALA, Programs Area, GA Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332
GLSA- Ga. State Gay and Lesbian Student Alliance. Day meet
ings on Wed. 10:10am, Rm 904 General Classroom Bldg. (Nov.8
mtg. in 804 GCB). Info: 651-3636 or 3524570. GLSA, Box 506
University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303.
GANG - Greater Atlanta Naturist Group. For gay men who enjoy
nude outdoor and social activities. Not a sex club. 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. 368-7420.
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.
Gay & Lesbian Pride March-1990-PO Box 5643, West
Columbia, SC 29171. (803) 796-3615,252-9455,271 4207.
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 tech
niques. Call 875-0700 for info.
Human Rights Campaign Fund- (HRCF-Atlanta) The nation's
largest Lesbian & Gay political + lobbying organization.
P.O. Box 8594, Atlanta, GA 30306, Phone 365-8766.
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 Hall. 875-2720.
LAMP - The Living AIDS Memorial Park Project. Second
Monday of every month. 7:30PM. N. Highland Branch Library.
For info: 874-8969. Address: LAMP, PO Box 301,
1579-F Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324.
LEGAL Legislate Equality for Gays and Lesbians. A voice for
lesbians and gays in the Democratic party. Mtgs. on 3rd More of
the month. 7pm at Ptree Branch Library. P.O. Box 54167, Atlanta
30308. (404) 286-7476.
LIFE- 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. 938-2009.
Lutherans Concerned/Atlanta- A Christian Ministry for
Lesbian and Gay Understanding. Please contact us at P.O. Box
13673, Atlanta, GA 30324.636-7109.
Lutherans Concerned/South Carolina- A society of gay les
bian and non-gay Christians. All denominations welcome. We
woric to foster a climate of understanding, justice and reconcilia
tion among all people. 3rd Sunday of each month. 4:00PM. 728
Pickens St, Columbia, SC. Contact PO Box 90537, Columbia,
SC, 29290. (803)732-0838.
MAAS- Metro Atlanta Astrological Society. A networking edu-
cationaVresearch organization for both amateur and professional
astrologers. Usually meet the 4th Wed of each month 622-5661
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 orga
nizations to facilitate the exchange of info. 242-2342
MCC All Saints-Serving metro Atlanta with positive Christian
support for lesbians and gay men. 5:00 PM every Sunday.
575 Boulevard SE Office hours: Mon-Thurs. lOAM-Noon, and
1PM4PM. 622-1154.
NAPWA- Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of People
with AIDS. Regular meetings and events. 131 Ponce de Leon,
Suite 233. A political, social, and educational organization con
fronting 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. 5-7 PM. Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of
Atlanta. Committed to help parents leant what we have learned
To help change attitudes and create an environment of under
standing, 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 Sunday 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,
Greenville, SC, 29603-0022.24hr. switchboard(803) 271 4207.
Pride of Peachtree - Atlanta's Lesbian & Gay Marching
BandEveiy Monday night 7:3OPM-9:0OPM at First MCC,
800 N. Highland Ave. For info call 434-7826.
Project Open Hand - Prepares and serves meals to PWAs,
PWARCs unable to do so themselves. Volunteers needed for
organizing, kitchen and delivery. 248-1788.
SESA - The Southeastern Sports Alliance is a fundraising, aware
ness and organizer for sports and cultural events leading up to
Celebration '90 Gay Games & Cultural Festival, Vancouver,
British Columbia. 875-0700.
SAME- Southeastern Arts, Media & Education Project, Inc.
Utilizes arts and media as tools for exploration, education, and
change in human rights, especially those of the lesbian/gay com
munity. 584-2104.
Southern Country Atlanta- A social organization which pro
motes country/westem dance and activities. We sponsor coun-
try/westem dance nights at three locations in Atlanta and some
out-of-town activities. Call 231-0805 for further info.
Speak Out- Provides you, the voter, an opportunity to let your
congressional representatives know how you feel concerning
AIDS & Civil Rights Matters. P.O. Box 8594, Atlanta, GA
30306, Phone 365-8766.
WOW- Women of Wisdom. Usually every 3rd Monday of each
month. 7:30 PM. N. Highland Branch Library. Facilitates women
meeting together with other women in a pleasant atmosphere.
Offers timely programs of interest to the community, reaches out
to older women and women with special needs. 984-9929.
Strength in
Denise (Mo) Mosley and Cynthia
(Cindy) Zachel live in an upstairs apartment
in Little Five Points with their teenage
daughter Angel. Their house is old, convert
ed into a duplex. Downstairs there's a little
foyer with fireplace and sofa, then a wide,
polished-wood staircase leading up to a spa
cious second floor. Another fireplace, large
comfortable overstuffed sofa and chairs,
flowers in vases, exercise equipment, lots of
books, quiet cats. A calico dreams on the
sofa; two others can be seen through a door
way draped across a bed. Lace curtains hang
at the windows. The atmosphere speaks of
an ability to blend disparate elements into an
integrated whole, a sense of everyday life as
a conscious creation.
Mo and Cindy speak candidly about their
goals, the problems they have faced as an
interracial couple with a child, and their per
sonal philosophies.
Mo writes poetry and essays and is
presently networking and working to get her
work published. She is a handsome woman
whose presence and voice suggest quiet
strength. Tm working on getting my writing
together. While Cindy establishes her prac
tice, I'm going to do what I really want to do,
write. I'm getting my feet wet now. Tm in a
writers group at the Arts Exchange to find
out what the ins and outs are,"
Cindy whose delicate features show
humor and dreaminess, is a graduate chiro
practor waiting to take her Board exams.
"It's quite a transition!" she laughs. "Right
now, I just want to get settled with myself so
I can pursue my practice."
Angel - articulate, graceful, whose every
move seems deft and right - plans a career
as an actress. I've wanted to ever since I
could walk and talk," she smiles. "I'm taking
classes at the Academy Theater.” Angel also
dances. She attends Inman Middle School.
The three talk easily about the challenges
they face. Says Mo, "Because we are inter
racial we really have to think about where
we want to settle as a family. We can’t just
say, 'Oh, let's move to Douglasville or
Marietta.' We're so visible. Even sometimes
in the community (gay and lesbian) there are
lines that are drawn. We meet people then
we don't ever hear from them again. But
sometimes we do."
Homophobia? "That's always there!"
the Family
laughs Mo ruefully. I worked two years in a
place after I came back to Atlanta and they
suddenly decided they didn't want me to
work there anymore."
"We worked in the same place," explains
Cindy, "and they found out about us. And
they fired her."
"And we were denied housing because of
our relationship," Mo continues. "I think it
was both homophobic and because we are
interracial. Two women, Black and white to
boot, and possibly lesbians."
Has Angel had to confront prejudice at
school? "Well, actually, it's sometimes hard
for me to invite friends over. I know how
certain people feel about gays. The majority
don't understand and therefore don’t like
them. And so I would be kind of nervous
about my friends finding out. I guess I’m
afraid of being alienated. Actually a lot of
them do know; I say that Mo is my mother's
friend and our roommate.
Mo continues thoughtfully, "One of the
ironies of our community is that with all of
our own obstacles to overcome, we also har
bor the same attitudes towards those who
don’t align themselves with our beliefs. It is
possible to live in a group that's eclectic and
still come out liking and being able to love
people simply for their differences. Different
doesn't always mean 'not okay.' It's just dif
ferent, that's all. Just different. Just - what it
is."
"The community is so valuable to us,
though," adds Cindy. "That's one reason we
decided to stay in this area."
What advice would these women give to
others who face the same challenges? "Look
to your self for your own strength," says
Cindy. "And with your own strength, build
strength in your family and relationship.
Because it doesn't matter...what's out there.
What matters comes from within. That's our
philosophy,"
These women have created a haven
together, here in a neighborhood that seems
to have become a harsh and discordant place.
Across the street, obscene graffiti adorns the
walls of a grocery store; the roar of car
engines never stops. But inside this home,
the images and sounds are muffled. The art
of living is being practiced here; the art of
drawing strength from within.
- Charlene Ball
16/Southern Voice • February 15,1990