Open letter/ (Continued from p. 4)

ONYX, for for example, could be a powerful and dynamic vehicle for us to express ourselves and to network and communicate effectively with each other and whoever else is Of course it won't be easy, there will always be ideological and aesthetic problems to work out, but those are just problems to solve. Having to to solve problems shouldn't stop us from doing things.

interested.

We should think about the tremendous amount of love and work that has gone into the production of ONYX thus far and realize that ONYX can only be what we make it! We must support it. That means subscribe, submit articles, reviews and interviews, place ads and contribute plain hard work.

No, most of us haven't had experience writing or producing a publication. Doing it is a new and scary experience for most people and definitely for us. We have been deprived access to this kind of experience because of our cultural history, sex and sexual orientation. But developing ONYX into a vital publication can and and should be done. Without your active support and input ONYX cannot survive or grow.

want

We each have something to offer, SO I you all, and I won't loud talk nobody and mention any names (you know who you are), to submit. I want you writers to write. I want you artists to draw. I want you people with all the opinions about everything to let your opinions be known. We need to dialogue, to develop and expand our networks and share our knowledge and expertise with each other. We need love and validation from each other more than from anywhere else. We cannot sit back any longer bemoaning our fate, expecting others to do for us what we must do for ourselves. As Black lesbians we have many wonderful assets, talents and strengths to share, so let's put it out there.

In Unity & Love

Helen L. Keller

WRITERS NEEDED

ONYX needs writers now! Write about local happenings, do interviews, review books, etc. Call and leave a message for Marlene or Sarita at (415) 540-0671 and we'll get back to you.

NEW STAFF NEEDED

We must expand our staff. Women are needed to write, edit, and just plain help pull the newsletter together. Let's hear from you now! Call and leave a message for Marlene or Sarita at (415) 540-0671 and we'll get back to you.

HELP! In order to provide you with a more extensive events calendar, we need your help. Please notify ONYX (BLN) by mail or phone about upcoming social and political events of par- ticular interest to women of color for our next issue and each succeeding issue.

Thank you.

AY A Y B

Urge all their Brothers and Sisters

to Register by Oct 6 and VOTE

NOVEMBER 6, 1984

Bay Area Black Lesbians & Gays

DON'T LET THE DREAM DIE

Tony Henry M. Midgett - co-chairs - 864-0876

Paid for by BAY AREA BLACK LESANS AND GYS

READINGS ... Due to the limited amount of space available in this issue, the bibliography section was omitted. It will be continued in the Dec.-Jan. issue.

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