WASHINGTON, DC -- For the fourth consecutive year, The National Black Justice Coalition, America's only nationwide LGBT civil rights organization will have a visible presence at the annual NAACP conference in Cincinnati, OH, July 12-17, 2008.
NBJC's Participation
-NBJC will host a reception honoring 4 people whose work in civil rights has greatly benefited black LGBT communities. The event is free and open to the public.
-NBJC's CEO, H. Alexander Robinson will address the NAACP Board of Directors and Trustees at their annual Luncheon. The event is closed to the public.
-NBJC will distribute its Black LGBT focused publications at its tradeshow booth during the convention being at the Duke Energy Center. The event is free and open to the public.
-NBJC will co-sponsor the Eyes Open Festival, a Black LGBT Film and Arts event leading up to the convention There is an admission fee.
NBJC Reception
What: A Black LGBT Civil Rights focused reception during the 99th Annual NAACP Convention
When: Wednesday, July 16th from 7-10pm
Where: Netherland Hilton, Continental Room.
What: Honoring civil rights leaders for their work to ensure equality for the LGBT community in the state of Florida.
Honorees:
ADORA OBI NWEZE, President, NAACP State Conference (FL) & Member of the NAACP National Board of Directors
LEON RUSSELL, Member, NAACP National Board of Directors
PASTOR LESLEY E. JONES, Founder and Pastor Truth and Destiny Covenant Ministries
GEORGE ELLIS, President of Equality Cincinnati
Event is free and open to the public
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NBJC Co-sponsors Eyes Open Festival
during the 99th Annual NAACP Convention
Join NBJC at the Eyes Open Festival in Cincinnati!!
What: Eyes Open Festival, a Celebration of the Arts in the black LGBT community. Featuring a Black LGBT Film Festival, musical performances and an art exhibit
When: Saturday July 12, 2008, 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: The Aronoff Performing Arts Center (Fifth Third Bank Theatre & the Center Stage Room) 7th and Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
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