Regina Shavers was an advocate. She had a long history of community involvement as co-chair of District Council 37 she promoted workers’ rights and served on the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Lesbian and Gay Rights Advisory Board. She played an active role in other organizations as well including; Campaign for and Inclusive Family Policy, Pride At Work, former Assistant Director of the NYC Department of Health’s HIV Training Institute and the New York Association on HIV Over Fifty (NYAHOF). In 1995, Regina co-founded and was the Executive Director of GRIOT Circle to combat the lack of community that she had observed amongst LGBT Elders, particularly those of color. She assumed the role of Executive Director of GRIOT in 2000. Donations can be made in her memory to GRIOT Circle, Inc 25 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 www.griotcircle.org/
See you Sunday for an amazing Black History Month tribute. Lot's of surprises in store for you. See an amazing show and heartfelt tributes to our own legends. DJ Calvin will be pumping the music.
Come early to take advantage of the V2 Vodka drink sampling and specials.
If you plan to go on the Nubian Dreams Cruise - Oct. 8-16, 2008 bring your check book so you can reserve your cabin before it is too late.
See you then.
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