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| Juneteenth_USA_Holiday Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday. |
| Juneteenth_World_Wide_Celebration History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the U.S. and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate, products for sale, and other news and information. |
| National_Association_of_Juneteenth_Lineage NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth. |
| Christina_Rosetti The comparison of the campaigns of Reform Party Presidential Candidate and LGTBI Activist/Spiritual Lecturer, Christina Rosetti and that of the other Reform Party Candidate, Patrick Buchanan. |
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| Gender_Education_&_Advocacy The web site of Gender Education and Advocacy, providing resources and activism for the transgender community. "The organization for gender variant people for the new millennium." Divisions include " |
| Gender_Patriots Article by gay columnist argues that gays are not part of a broad transgender movement. He's a man, and proud of it. |
| GenderPAC A not-for-profit organization, composed of individuals and groups, dedicated to a broad-based, inclusive national movement for "gender, affectional, and racial equality." |
| GIDReform Advocacy and education to revise "gender identity disorder" as defined by the DSM. |
| HRC-Watch__The_Subversion_of_the_American_Transgender_Movement Why TG activists are enraged with the Human Rights Campaign. (site not updated in past year. |
| In_Her_Own_Image__Transgender_Activist_Pauline_Park Interview with transgender activist and Korean adoptee, Pauline Park, about racism and transgender issues. |
| International_Foundation_for_Gender_Education,_The IFGE is a leading advocate and educational organization for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity, and an excellent source of transgender news and information |
| Lambda_Letters_Project Helping members and friends affect public policy in areas of concern to the communities of HIV/aids, l/g/b/t, women and people of color. |
| Massachusetts_Transgender_Political_Coalition Boston and Boston-area residents working to eradicate discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression |
| NCLR_-_Transgender_Law_Project Transgender Law Project (TLP) creates legal advocacy for the San Francisco transgender community. TLP is co-sponsored by the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Pride Law Fund. |
| Page_of_Rage Page of Rage documents crimes against individuals whose gender expression differs from social expectations. Not updated in past year. |
| Phyllis_Randolph_Frye_-_Attorney_at_Law,_Houston,_Texas Legendary TG activist and attorney - her website. |
| QueerTheory__Trans_101 Issues facing the transgender community: internal unity, medical care, police interaction, law and civil rights, support resources in the Philadelphia area. |
| Remembering_Our_Dead_-_Transgendered A website dedicated to preserving the memory of transgender individuals murdered by hate and killed by predjudice. |
| Story_of_Christie_Lee_Littleton Texas woman whose marriage was invalidated and declared a man by the Texas Supreme Court. Also medical, legal and news links. |
| Survivor_Project Activism and educational outreach to address the needs of trans and inter survivors of domestic and ual violence. |
| Transgender_At_Work TAW provides resources for employers who want to adjust their company employment policies. Transgender at Work (TAW) focuses on voluntary cooperation between employers and employees. |
| Transgender_Day_of_Remembrance Information about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, held every November to draw attention to the problem of anti-transgender murder. |
| The_Transgender_Fund Transgender Fund raises money to support education, research, and public awareness programs. |
| Transual_Menace_-_Toronto Transual and transgender information in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area. |
| TRUE__TRansgenders_United_of_Equality San Francisco based organization that educates and advovacates to increase the rights of transgendered, transual, intered or those questioning their gender identity. |
| Why_You_Should_Be_An_Activist_Right_Now Personal story by Julianne Sarah Mayfaire telling us why, and how get involved. |
| ButchBoyDyke_com_Transgender_News News of the transgender community, issuing from Boston. |
| Eurotransgender Discusses European regulations, gender rights laws and methods of treatment for transgendered persons in Europe. |
| Gender_Advocacy_Internet_News_(GAIN)_Digest GAIN is an news mail list serving the transgender and gender-variant community. Requires a subscription, which is free. |
| Press_for_Change The campaign for respect and equality for ALL trans people. (United Kingdom activist organization with cool international transgender news updates) |
| QRD___Transgender_Issues The Queer Resource Directory's trans article area. News from many different sources. |
| TGconnect A TG "People Magazine": personals, peoples, news, upcoming events, and archives. |
| TNUKdigest_-_TransNews_UK Mail list delivering primary source news articles affecting the transgender community. Open only to members, but membership is free. |
| Transgender_Law_News Legislation and litigation news, breaking stories. Easily browsed archive of reports going back 3 years. |
| Transgender_Michigan A constantly updated site with listings of events within the transgendered community in Michigan. |
| American_Catholic__Earth_Day A Catholic look at Earth Day with resources on environmental information, stewardship of creation, and St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. |
| Chemists_Celebrate_Earth_Day The American Chemical Society provides activities that are designed to enhance public awareness of contributions made through chemistry in preserving the planet and the environment. |
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THE 17th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009 ZINN PARK W. 14TH ST. & GURNEE AVENUE, ANNISTON, AL.VENDORS, TALENT AND VOLUNTEERS CONTACT US NOW!This Juneteenth event--"An Emancipation Celebration" is the largest program of its kind in Northeast Alabama. Activities include Blues and R&B bands, live entertainment, dancing, talent contest, a step competition, Hip-Hop block party, Gospel concert & choir sing, food vendors, arts & crafts, business exhibits and kiddie rides. The program is scheduled to run from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Free Admission. Please enjoy the photos in our 2004-06 Albums2008 VENDOR APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 12TH(Food Vendors by June 7th)...2008 Vendor Info HereThis free event has been planned and organized by volunteers from the community who have formed the Juneteenth Heritage Board of Anniston. Contact us by mail: P.O. Box 942, Anniston, Al. 36202 E-mail: JuneteenthFestival@mail.comPhone: (256) 237-2938 or 820-5631 www.JuneteenthAnniston.Homestead.Com
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