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Newark-Essex Pride Coalition (NEPC) is committed to creating a safer space for the LGBTIQ community; building coalitions and alliances throughout the City of Newark and surrounding areas; educating youth about their history as LGBTIQ people of color, as well as addressing their unique needs; advocating and encouraging cooperation and support from all who value diversity and a collective vision of the Greater Newark as a safe community for all.Please support Newark-Essex Pride Coalition and Pride Week!Please give to NEPC and Pride Week, if you send a donation of $25 or more by April 1st your name will be listed as a donor in the pride magazine and you will receive one ticket to our Awards Reception.Send checks payable to:Newark-Essex Pride Coalition POB 6205 Vailsburg Station Newark, NJ 07106Donate items to our silent auction on May 2nd at the Circle of Friends Scholarship dinner! We are looking for artwork, memorabilia, movie tickets, frequent flier miles and anything else you can give! If you have items for the silent auction please email [email protected].

My Blog

New York Times "Film Examines a Newark Hate Crime"

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/remembering-a-n ewark-hate-crime/February 18, 2009, 9:30 am .. .. .. Film Examines a Newark Hate Crime .. By Sewell Chan .. A documentary recounts th...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:41:00 GMT

The Village Lounge Series is BACK!!!

Beautiful People,Join us for a Pre-inaugural party at Nick's Bar & Restaurant (near corner of Central Avenue and Halsey Street). * * * This Saturday, January 17, 2008 from 9pm - 1am * * *Lots o' Love,...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:54:00 GMT

HIP-HOP: OUT, LOUD & PROUD III @ NJPAC

NJPAC's ALTERNATE ROUTES SERIES PRESENTS HIP-HOP: OUT, LOUD & PROUD III A NIGHT DEVOTED TO HUMAN SEXUALITY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 AT 8PMAll seats $16 Gay, straight, queer, lesbian, bisexualh...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:11:00 GMT

Gay marriage in California: Is New Jersey next?

Gay marriage in California: Is New Jersey next? Posted by Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger June 18, 2008 6:11AM Categories: Jersey Blogs Column, Politics, Religion Here's today's Jersey Blogs c...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:32:00 GMT

TODAY: Parade & Concert!!! Parade & Concert!!!

Newark-Essex Pride Parade Sunday, June 15, 2008Halsey Street lineup location: Corner of William St and Treat Place (few blocks south of Halsey and Market Street) ...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:54:00 GMT

NY Times Article ’Gay Couples Find Marriage Is a Mixed Bag’

New York TimesJune 15, 2008 Gay Couples Find Marriage Is a Mixed Bag By PAM BELLUCK BOSTON  Four years after Massachusetts became the first state to allow gay couples to marry, there ha...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:56:00 GMT

FLAG RAISING @ Newark City Hall, Today at 12:00pm

Newark Essex Pride Flag Raising & Press ConferenceMonday, June 9, 200812pm SharpNewark City Hall920 Broad Street(Near Broad & Lafayette St)Newark, NJSee you there!!!!
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:48:00 GMT

FYI - NY Times Article: "When Intolerance Becomes Intolerable"

New York TimesJune 2, 2008 Shifting Careers When Intolerance Becomes Intolerable By MARCI ALBOHER Many career shifts involve an "aha" moment. In Lisa Sherman's case, the moment was not on...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:08:00 GMT

Newark-Essex Pride 2008 Event List

NEPC CoSponsored Event Listvenues/events are subject to change)   Monday, June 9th             Flag Raising & Press ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 21:36:00 GMT

Call for LGBT Art: Deadline April 30th!!!

Beautiful People,This fabulous exhibition will coincide with Newark-Essex Pride 2008...All mediums welcome...Send jpegs to Ade at [email protected] include title, medium, size, price and ...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:08:00 GMT