posted May 16, 2011, 4:10 PM by Michael Chanak
Cincinnati's GLBT Coalition The
Coalition represents a long, rich and diverse history from 1978 to the
present. It initially developed from the energy of Dignity, Gay Dreams
(radio show now Alternating Currents), and the Switchboard. It was then
GCGC (Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition). In 1984, the group incorporated
as a non-profit and changed its name
to the Greater Cincinnati Gay & Lesbian Coalition. This group
ultimately became the Community Center when it opened in the fall of
1993.
After
a six year absence, various community leaders felt that the need still
remained for a "monthly Coalition meeting," so, the Coalition was
reinvented in 1999 as a "forum for GLBT organizations and individuals to
foster pride and unity in the GLBT community." Additionally, the
Coalition advocates, both within and beyond the GLBT community, for
fairness and increased acceptance, on a non-political basis, by
facilitating communication.The Coalition meets at 11:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Center, 4119 Hamilton Avenue in Northside. Meetings last about one hour. Note:
No Coalition meetings are held during the summer months of June, July
and August to allow for local and regional travel to Pride celebrations
throughout the three state area.
During
meetings, diverse local groups share information on projects, events
and suggest projects of general community interest. In 2010, the
following groups have sent representatives: PFLAG, GLSEN, UC Student
Government Special Interests, Gay & Lesbian Community Center of
Greater Cincinnati, Muse, Cincinnati Men's Chorus, HRC, Equality
Cincinnati, Stop AIDS, New Spirit MCC, Crossport, Church of Our Saviour,
Share a Bear, Truth & Destiny Convenant Ministries and Peru's
Special Kids Are Us.
Not only is this a great space for GLBT and
ally organizations to share information and acquire new volunteers, but
the Coalition also serves as an opportunity for all members of the
general public to come and learn about the organizations and regional
resources. The Coalition does not have a membership fee and is open to
all.
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