"There are places to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. There are places to access help if you experience hate crimes. There are places to go if you are kicked out of your house. But this is a place where people can be accepted and celebrated as a creative whole person." This was her answer when Leslie Andrews was asked why she supports Q-POC Lounge.
In an effort to continue our commitment to provide provocative and
inclusive dialogue via arts and social change presentations, the Pan African Arts Society plans to launch the "Q-POC Lounge" in 2006 to
create a community space for people of color who identify as lesbian,
gay, bisexual, flexual, transgender, or who are questioning their
sexual orientation, as a part of the !BLAM (Black Literature, Arts &
Music) Youth Project. "Q-POC" (rhymes with Tupac) - Queer People Of
Color - is a safe, fun, artistic and empowering space focused on youth. We are excited and confident that this project will be
a step in the direction of a more unified and accepting community!
The Pan African Arts Society (PAAS) is a non-profit 501c3 organization
that coordinates and executes a myriad of arts education and social
change venues throughout the year and within the Denver metro-area.
The PAAS also collaborates with individuals, organizations, and
corporate entities in the community-at-large in order to increase
dialogue and action in diverse settings through the use of cultural
icons including film, performance, creative writing and oration. It is
our hope that these seeds will be nurtured to yield increased
possibilities for public engagement, professional, spiritual, and
personal development, and preservation and perpetuation of cultural
heritage.
IF you have input, want to be a volunteer, or want to BE AT Q-POC please message me with your EMAIL or email us at:
Liz Andrews
Community Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Maurice Ka
!BLAM Youth Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Leslie Andrews
Q-POC Volunteer
[email protected]
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