Paid Fellowships - LGBT Organizing

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has announced a great opportunity for this summer -

Fellows receive a living expenses stipend of $500 per week. The Fellowship runs for 10 weeks, from Monday, June 10, 2013 through Friday, August 16, 2013. This year potential placement cities are New York City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, Oregon and Washington DC.

 Love Organizing? Apply Now

"The Task Force Academy Fellowship taught me that I was capable of doing things I never imagined I could do.  I learned I had the power to help other people realize their own potential to be leaders.  If you want to learn how to build a big team of people, develop leaders, and are serious about building the power of the LGBT movement, this Fellowship is for you!"
– Anj Chaudhry, 2012 Task Force Organizing Fellow (now Lead Organizer, OutFront Minnesota)

This isn’t your average fellowship — this is your chance to create change! The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Academy Fellowship provides the first-hand real-world experience, mentoring from long-time movement organizers and leaders and the support you need to become a professional organizer.

Fellows receive a living expenses stipend of $500 per week. This summer’s Fellowship runs from June 10, 2013 through Friday, August 16, 2013. Application must be submitted by Friday April 19, 2013 — APPLY TODAY! __________________________________________________________________
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force builds the power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community from the ground up. The Task Force is the country's premier social justice organization fighting to improve the lives of LGBT people, and working to create positive, lasting change and opportunity for all. The Task Force is a 501(c)(3) corporation incorporated in Washington, D.C. Contributions to the Task Force are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. (C) 2013 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. 1325 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. Phone 202.393.5177. Fax 202.393.2241. TTY 202.393.2284. theTaskForce@theTaskForce.org.

Important! "Education, Jobs, and Minimum Wage" - Black CT rePost

Black Connecticut Weekly Information March 19, 2012

Education, Jobs and Minimum Wage Last Wednesday, I was at the State Capitol celebrating Women’s Day at the Capitol hosted by the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.  That day, there were many top focus events happening including an education rally and hearings on the death penalty.  Unfortunately, for some reason the legislators are under the impression that the death penalty is the top focus agenda item this legislative session for the minority community.  While the death penalty is important, education jobs, and raising the minimum wage are far more important to everyone in “OUR Community”. The legislators need to know that the true ranking of top focus items for the minority and female citizens of CT and they are: 1.       Education 2.       Jobs 3.       Increasing Minimum Wage 4.       Health Care 5.       Domestic Violence 6.       Daycare 7.       Fair Housing 8.       Fair Pay 9.       Elder Care Somewhere well after the items listed is the repeal of the death penalty.   This was easily proven by the number of people of color attending events at the LOB last week.   Far more people of color participated and attended other events vs. the death penalty hearings.  If the legislators are truly representing the people, especially “OUR Community” they will place more time and resources into bills that will positively impact more people color.   It is imperative that the legislators begin to focus on issues that truly impact “OUR Community”.  If it is possible that they do not know or have forgotten, let’s remind they that is EDUCATION, JOBS and raising the MINIMUM WAGE.   While the repeal of the death penalty is a major focus for minorities in other states; especially those in the South, it is not a top issue for us in CT.  While the repeal of the death penalty helps a few in CT, the real impact is providing a foundation for securing the repeal of the death penalty in the southern states.  While it is the right thing to do, it is far more important that focus is given to Education, Employment and Small Businesses.

CT Film Academy with Cameo Appearance

Very annouying that this starts with an Advertisement, which I normally try to avoid posting, but Connecticut Bob can be seen towards the end of the piece.