HOME GIRLS in Review (Continued from p. 3)

Barbara Banks to reveal values black

about lesbian "loveships" makes their story preciously informative and validating.

Sixty pages of poetry grace HOME GIRLS. Often the poems challenge colorist atti- tudes and heterosexual chauvinism but they deal in other things as well. Alexis De Veaux's poem is a pure joy. Donna Kate Rushin's verses get at the indignation a black girl has at seeing the white children of her mother's employers getting more mothering from her own mama than she gets. June Jordan's insightful but pessimistic 1980 poem certainly reflects today's national political climate. Michelle T. Clinton's verses give practical advice about what to do when you are about to fall apart from loneliness.

We are taken to some very deep psychic places in Eleanor Johnson's essay on the psychological effects of racial/sexual oppression. She suggests that "self- discovery/recovery" in black feminist therapy may be a positive benefit for some women.

The realm of matriarchal spirituality is the sole province of Luisah Teish. But if her essay escapes editorial control, perhaps this is as it should be. The reader comes away knowing Teish's god is a woman god. Toni Cade Bambara thinks religions are technologies of living-- how/ways of going about doing life. Both bravely assume that it is logical and empowering to center spirituality on

women.

In summary, HOME GIRLS defines the polit- ically unique feminism of women of color. The search for self-respect for one's physical heritage is a well-rewarded journey through the book. The writers give us many images of women who love themselves clothed in black humanity. Black lesbians come away having seen full and positive portrayals of Women like ourselves.

I am a twenty-seven year old Taurian--a believer in the powers of eros. I try to know truth and tell it. See it in starkness and shadow. Reveal it to the day as Synthia E. Green

I can.

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Lesbians of Color/Third World Lesbians Support Group/Drop-in Group. Pacific Center 7:45-9:30 p.m. For more info., call Gloria Rodrigues (415) 548-8283. Fridays

Music,

Lesbians Meeting Lesbians. entertainment, food and exciting fun. Call Midgett for info. (415) 864-0876. Sundays

Third World/People of Color planning committee meetings. For dates, location and time of meetings, call Billy (415) 621-8078 or Midgett (415) 864-0876.

Bay Area Black Lesbians and Gays (BAYBLAG) business meeting and "soul food" potluck gatherings. For dates, location and time of meetings, call Midgett (415) 864-0876.

Sunday April 15th

A Sunday swing for lesbians clean and sober. Sobriety is a reason to "swing". Come on down. Buffet, entertainment, complimentary sparkling apple juice and coffee. Bring other refreshments if you like. 160 Haight St., S. F. For info call Midget (415) 864-0876. Reservations by April 8th.

Friday April 20th

"The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman", starring Cicely Tyson, a dramatic portrayal of one individual Black woman's 100-plus years of life. Building film series. S.F., 8:30 PM.

Sunday April 29th

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The S. F. Women's 3543 18th st,

A "Gay" Sunday Dance Party for Lesbians who work on the weekends and miss all the fun. All lesbians welcome. Buffet, entertainment complimentary champagne. (No cutoffs, coveralls or T. shirts) Dress code enforced. For ticket info call (415) 864-0876. Reservation by April 22nd.

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Lesbian Sensual, Sexual, Fun filled party given by Midgett (FREE! FREE!) Come and have fun. Buffet, drinks and good

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7:00-12:00 AM.

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