Black History Month: Day 28
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Black History Month 2007 |
Day 28:
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In This Issue
NBJC Personal Message
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The following is one of a month long series of Black History profiles focusing upon highly accomplished Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender men and women both past and present.
Each day throughout the month of February, NBJC will honor a single individual highlighting their vital contribution to society. Click here to read all profiles.
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Earline Budd
Earline Budd is a 48 year old transgender woman fighting to make a difference in the lives of all transgender women. She is a founding member and former Executive Director of Transgender Health Empowerment, Inc. (THE).
THE was created in 1996 and serves as one of the most important transgender service providers in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.
Earline is a Drop-In Center Coordinator for the "Tyra Hunter's Drop-In Center" at Transgender Health Empowerment, Inc. The project specifically serves at risk transgender people by providing extensive HIV prevention interventions. This is a six month demonstration project with the hopes of continuing into the future.
Earline began her advocacy in 1989 and has continued to feverishly fight for social justice. She is also a nationally renowned motivational speaker and a dedicated advocate who joyfully serves all in need.
Earline is a native Washingtonian. She has dedicated her time to helping others, especially in the area of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and homelessness. She is also a noted LGBT activist in the Washington, DC Metro area.
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