SEPTEMBER 1982

CABWMT Membership Grows

Black and White Men Together was organized two years ago in San Francisco by Gay men who felt isolated from others of their own or another race, who found themselves turned off or turned out of bars and cliques, who found their social lives limited by misunderstanding and prejudice directed at Gay and Black people.

They determined to form BWMT to broaden their social opportunities and to combat racism in the Gay community.

Today BWMT has grown to include over 25 autonomous chapters in as many cities. The national membership has reached nearly 3,000.

On December 6, 1981, a meeting was called by the founder of the Columbus Chapter Rick Hanson. In attendance were only five prospective members who decided to begin the work of organizing BWMT in Columbus. Since then membership has grown to over thirty members and continues to increase.

The Columbus Association of Black and White Men Together is dedicated to bringing

people of different origins together in a relaxed environment, in a setting where we can all develop awareness about and sensitivity to one another. This has meant that the last months have been very active ones for us. Among other things we have:

1. Elected representatives to the Board of the International Association of BWMT. 2. Attended two Eastern Regional Networking Conferences in Philadelphia and Boston.

3. Were represented at the Midwestern Conference in Cleveland.

4. Hosted a pot luck and rap session in Columbus.

5. Attended the High Gear seminar in Cleveland.

6. Participated in the Gay Pride Week Planning Coalition.

7. Held a joint fundraiser with Stonewall Union at the Kismet.

Our plans for the next couple of months include hosting a barbecue on May 30, a workshop and swim party during Gay Pride Week,

LGSU Schedules Events

The Lesbian/Gay Student Union, starting its fourth year as a recognized organization at Case Western Reserve University, is one of the most active gay organizations in northern Ohio. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and other members of the university community. It also welcomes gay people who are not affiliated with CWRU.

LGSU's purposes combine providing a support group for gays and lesbians at CWRU with consciousness-raising within the greater Cleveland gay community and joining other organizations to advance the case of gay rights. Through regular weekly meetings, including rap sessions, and by holding parties and other social events it offers a congenial atmosphere for gay people. It also sponsors

Merrick Tells

30's Love Story

Bestselling author Gordon Merrick sets a novel of a young man's coming-of-age, and his discovery of love with a male dancer, among the beautiful people of Europe in the 1930's. Author of the famed Peter and Charley trilogy. · Merrick has over 1,250,000 Avon books in print. "Merrick is, without qualification, one of the best authors being published today West Coast Review of Books.

The son of a notorious and wealthy St. Tropez couple, handsome Robbie Cosling is nearing the end of his teenage years. He is a budding artist, but unsure what path his life will take. Then, in the spring of 1938, on an idyllic tour of the Greek islands, Robbie is seduced by a deckhand on his father's yacht.

Many brief and exciting affairs follow, but it is not until he arrives back in St. Tropez that he finds love. With Toni Guilloux, a dancer in a local club, Robbie begins a friendship which soon blossoms into something much deeper. His parents disapprove of the lifestyle he has found, and their volatile marriage, as well as the tragedies of war, interrupt all the peace and pleasure he has discovered. But ultimately, Robbie's discovery of love gives him the courage he needs to begin a life of his own, and to attempt reconciliation with those nearest to him.

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Radio Lambda, the Thursday night gay program on WRUW, the campus radio station.

Last year, LGSU presented the very successful First Annual Cleveland Area Lesbian/ Gay Conference, drawing people from throughout the state; joined the Afro-American Society in protesting the campus presentation of a feature-length cartoon that degraded Blacks, gay males, and women; and took part in the state-wide Gay Pride March in Columbus on June 26. For the first time, it also remained active during the summer.

This year it will meet every Thursday at 7 in Meeting Room B, Thwing Student Center, 11111 Euclid Avenue, starting August 26. Social activities planned for 1982-83 include several dances at the Center and a number of informal parties at members' homes. The first dance is Saturday, August 28. Special events will include a Gay Film Festival, September 18; Candidates' Night, a discussion of the coming. national elections and their implications forgay and other civil rights issues, October 21; a discussion and analysis of the elections; November-11; a formal dance as a Gay Hotline benefit, tentatively scheduled for February 12; and the Second Annual Cleveland Area Lesbian/Gay Conference in March.

Those interested in the LGSU may write the CWRU Lesbian/Gay Student Union, Thwing Student Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106; call Jerry at 368-5936; or come to a meeting.

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as well as networking with the Cleveland chapter and participating in the Gay Pride Parade In Columbus.

We intend to represent our concerns as Gay people before local, state, and national decision makers. In our short existence we have taken actions to oppose the Family Protection Act and the nomination of Rev. Samuel Hart to the Civil Rights Commission. Additionally our organization is a member of the Richard T. . Moore Community Center Project.

Membership in CABWMT is open to all who support our purpose. The best way to learn more about us is to attend one of our membership meetings which are held once a month. on Sundays. You may also bring your questions to the following persons: Rick, 221-2734 (days and week-ends); Sterling, 221-1244 (nights on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, . Thursday, Saturday); or write: CABWMT, 615 South Lazelle Street. Labor donated.

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