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LAST-MODIFIED:20161115T005604Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck / Fiesta de traje comunitaria
DESCRIPTION:How do you feel after the election? What’s at stake for immigrants and low income communities of color? What do we do now? \nTOP will share our victories that we’ve won with local Harris County candidates. TOP will also open the space for people to share how they’re feeling. Bring snacks/drinks/something to eat and share. \n— \n¿Cómo te sientes después de las elecciones? ¿Qué está en juego para inmigrantes y comunidades de color de bajos ingresos? ¿Qué hacemos? \nTOP compartirá nuestras victorias que ganemos con candidatos locales del condado de Harris. También\, este es un espacio abierto para la gente para compartir como se sientan. Traen bocadillos/bebidas/algo para comer y compartir.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/community-potluck-fiesta-de-traje-comunitaria/
LOCATION:Texas Organizing Project\, 2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161116T190000
DTSTAMP:20161025T190847Z
CREATED:20161025T190847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T190847Z
UID:1735-1479317400-1479322800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Toast To Life Mixer
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend! Join us to learn more about Resource Center’s signature event while enjoying complimentary bites\, and cash bar. \nSponsorship and tickets for Toast To Life will be available for purchase at the mixer\, and can also be purchased at http://www.myresourcecenter.org/toasttolife. \nSave The Date for the 19th annual Toast To Life – Time To Boogie!\, on Saturday\, March 4\, 2017 at The Empire Room!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/toast-to-life-mixer-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20161114T231540Z
CREATED:20161114T231540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T231540Z
UID:1755-1479236400-1479243600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Business of Being Born
DESCRIPTION:Instead of our Feminism and Religion Panel this week we have decided to wrap up the year with a movie! We will be watching The Business of Being Born which is a documentary that focuses on the medical industry complex\, midewifery\, and child birth. Feel free to bring your own snacks!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/film-screening-the-business-of-being-born/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T140000
DTSTAMP:20161013T210656Z
CREATED:20161013T210656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T210656Z
UID:1713-1479214800-1479218400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Health Campus Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:RENOVATION COMPLETE!\nJoin us in celebration of Resource Center’s newly renovated health campus. Featuring ribbon-cutting ceremony\, tours\, and refreshments. Visit http://www.myresourcecenter.org/capital-campaign for more info about the Center’s capital campaign.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/health-campus-grand-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T210000
DTSTAMP:20161003T175512Z
CREATED:20161003T175512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T175512Z
UID:1697-1478973600-1478984400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Autumn Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:TPI is hosting a pot luck dinner on November 12 starting about 6pm. The community space will be open no later than noon\, so if you would like to come earlier\, you are certainly welcome. \nWe will be providing main dishes (meat and vegetarian options) and we invite others to bring their favorite sides\, salads\, and sweets. \nThe purpose is to come together as a community in the month when we both have Transgender Day of Remembrance and the beginning of the holidays\, which can be tough for many in our communities. We decided to have it a couple weeks before November 24 so that those who will be travelling can also join us on this weekend before TDOR.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-autumn-community-dinner/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T140000
DTSTAMP:20161028T222242Z
CREATED:20161028T222242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T222242Z
UID:1739-1478941200-1478959200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Third Annual Parent Summit in Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, educators\, and community members are working together to build Dallas’ first-ever community school at John Neely Bryan Elementary. \nAt this year’s summit\, you will have the opportunity to dig in with other parents\, educators\, and local and national experts on what makes a community school\, and how other cities are using the model at dozens of schools to create excellent schools for ALL students. \nThis event will include:\n– Free meal\n– Information about services for your family\n– Free childcare \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP today: \nEmpress Lindsey\, (469) 203-0496\nmlindsey@organizetexas.org \nMechelle Ware\, (972) 502-8528\nmmcalister@dallasisd.org
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/third-annual-parent-summit-in-dallas/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161109T233000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161110T003000
DTSTAMP:20151207T232026Z
CREATED:20151207T232026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T232026Z
UID:960-1478734200-1478737800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Open House/tour opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Stop by for a glass of wine after work! Meet the staff\, tour the new building\, and learn about Resource Center’s programs and services.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/open-housetour-opportunity-5/
LOCATION:5750 Cedar Springs Road\, Dallas\, TX 75235
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161108T210000
DTSTAMP:20161103T183152Z
CREATED:20161103T183152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T183152Z
UID:1751-1478631600-1478638800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Election Day 2016
DESCRIPTION:Joing FMLA for Election Day 2016 and briefly learn about the history of voting and disenfranchisement. We will also be livestreaming the election results so bring some snacks and refreshments to make this stressful situation a little bit more enjoyable. See you there!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/election-day-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161105T150000
DTSTAMP:20161031T170509Z
CREATED:20161031T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T170509Z
UID:1745-1478350800-1478358000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Vegan Holiday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual vegan holiday potluck co-host by our friends Black Vegetarian Society of Texas! Bring a (100% vegan) dish if you can\, otherwise a small donation would be appreciated (but not required). \nSorry for the late notice everyone! The usual date was booked and it had to be moved up.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/vegan-holiday-potluck/
LOCATION:Center for Community Cooperation\, 2900 Live Oak St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T210000
DTSTAMP:20161103T050232Z
CREATED:20161103T050232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T050232Z
UID:1749-1478286000-1478293200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Vigil for Water Protectors
DESCRIPTION:This is a solidarity event with a vigil being organized by water protectors in North Dakota. Organizers there have asked that people outside of North Dakota organize solidarity events in their own cities.  \nFrom the original page:  \n“We are praying for the water protectors who have been hurt and for no one else to be hurt in the future. We pray that the black snake harms no one again\, and the the Dakota Access Pipeline is stopped for good.\nBring your drums\, songs\, medicines\, and prayers.\nThank you. \n#rezpectourwater #protectoursacred #nodapl #standwithstandingrock” \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/201480250294385/?active_tab=about
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/solidarity-vigil-for-water-protectors/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T210000
DTSTAMP:20161030T192407Z
CREATED:20161030T192407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T192407Z
UID:1743-1478197800-1478206800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting Agenda \nOpen to the public\, but only board members can vote. Please see our member guidelines if you would like to be involved!\nhttp://tpride.org/about/membership.php \n— Call to Order\n— Check-In and Announcements\n— Reports from Officers\n— Committee Reports\n— Programs report\n— Unfinished Business\n— New Business\n— Open End\n— Adjourn
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T210000
DTSTAMP:20161031T170518Z
CREATED:20161031T170518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T170518Z
UID:1747-1478026800-1478034000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Black Women Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join FMLA for Black Women Matter: Black Womanhood in America Panel. Our panelists will be sharing their varied experiences and disscussing the intersections of racism and sexism in the United States.  \nJust a reminder that this is a safe space and the panelists’ experiences are valid and should be respected.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/black-women-matter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T210000
DTSTAMP:20161030T192405Z
CREATED:20161030T192405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T192405Z
UID:1741-1478023200-1478034000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Housing Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TPI has seen a big increase in requests for help in housing over the last few months. We would like to start a Housing Services Committee that would improve access to existing shelter facilities and further develop the Dallas Trans Shared Housing Project\, as well as take on other issues addressing discrimination in housing. \nWe are inviting anyone who is interested in this work to come talk with others about where you would like to see the work go\, and how you could contribute. This is preliminary work to form a committee to continue the important efforts to improve access to adequate shelter and housing for trans persons in the Dallas area.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-housing-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161030T170000
DTSTAMP:20161003T235254Z
CREATED:20161003T235254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T235254Z
UID:1699-1477735200-1477846800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Business Bash 2016!
DESCRIPTION:“It’s Your LGBTA Community” Business Bash is a FREE event for everyone! Connect with LGBTA businesses\, services\, and other local vendors\, whether you’ve lived in North Texas for a month or a lifetime. \nCome see the new Resource Center! \nInterested in being a vendor? Email meetings@myresourcecenter.org for information.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/business-bash-2016/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T150000
DTSTAMP:20161024T195153Z
CREATED:20161024T195153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T195153Z
UID:1729-1477735200-1477753200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Taller de inmigracion/Immigration workshop
DESCRIPTION:Necesitas ayuda con tu caso de inmigracion? No cuentas con recursos? No hay problema! Se va revisar cualquier tipo de caso gratuitamente.  \n– Ciudadania (becas disponible para cubrir todo el gasto\, mexicanos)\n– Accion diferida (DACA)\n– Casos de deportacion\n– Asilo Politico\n– Visas\n– Peticiones\n– Residencia \nABOGADOS DE INMIGRACION DISPONIBLE GRATIS PARA CONSULTA \nTOP\, HOPE LEGAL\, FIRST METHODIST HUMBLE\, Y CASA MEXIQUENSE TE INVITAN: \nQue: Taller de inmigracion\nCuando: 29 de octubre a las 10 AM\nDonde: 800 E. Main St. Humble\, TX 77338
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/taller-de-inmigracionimmigration-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T130000
DTSTAMP:20161019T154241Z
CREATED:20161019T154241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T154241Z
UID:1725-1477731600-1477746000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Tacos & Votes at Moody Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tacos-votes-at-moody-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T203000
DTSTAMP:20161011T005000Z
CREATED:20161011T005000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161011T005000Z
UID:1711-1477593000-1477600200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Healthcare town hall in Pleasant Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join TOP and community partners for a town hall discussion on the Affordable Care Act\, and how our state’s leaders continue to stop more Texans from gaining access to affordable health coverage through rejecting Medicaid expansion.  \nLocal healthcare experts will be on hand to answer questions and connect attendees with health services currently available in our communities. \nFor more information\, contact Sue Jones\, (972) 223-7880\, sjones@organizetexas.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/healthcare-town-hall-in-pleasant-grove/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T210000
DTSTAMP:20161024T195209Z
CREATED:20161024T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T195209Z
UID:1733-1477591200-1477602000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Trans Survivors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a peer support group that we would like to start\, and right now we are looking for persons who could guide a group discussion such as this. Until we find a facilitator\, TPI holds space during this time specifically to allow persons who have experienced violence to open up about their survival experience with supportive community. \nViolence is defined broadly. It includes not just physical and sexual assaults\, but also verbal abuse\, discrimination\, and harassment. One topic of discussion we will open the floor to this week is the violence of the Texas government in filing anti-trans suits\, and how that affects our daily lives. \nThe purpose is to provide a safe space for trans and gender diverse survivors of violence to talk about their experiences\, how they are coping\, and learn about other resources that may be available to help them cope. \nIf you would be interested in helping start this group\, and especially if you are both a survivor and have experience working with peer survivors\, please feel free to drop by between 6pm and closing to help develop this effort.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-trans-survivors-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T210000
DTSTAMP:20161024T152748Z
CREATED:20161024T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T152748Z
UID:1727-1477422000-1477429200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:From Bindis to Blackface: A Feminist Guide to Halloween Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at UNT as we discuss and play a special edition of FMLA style bingo about Halloween costumes that are culturally appropriative and/or conform and reinforce harmful tropes in our “From Bindis to Blackface: A Feminist Guide to Halloween” meeting!  \nAs always our meeting will be on Tuesday at 7pm in Wooten Hall 122. We hope to see ya there!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/from-bindis-to-blackface-a-feminist-guide-to-halloween-bingo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T210000
DTSTAMP:20161024T195206Z
CREATED:20161024T195206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T195206Z
UID:1731-1477418400-1477429200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Fundraising Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The TPI Fundraising Team is charged with helping us raise money so we can do even more social justice work and eventually hire YOU as paid staff! \nFundraising is planning our Autumn Community Pot Luck\, so this meeting we will finish planning for that event. \nIf there is time left\, we will continue to move forward with developing work around our three goals of a) funding our advocacy and accountability work\, b) funding to hire a social worker or case manager\, and c) funding to hire an organizer for project development. \nFor announcements of this and other TPI events\, please consider subscribing to our email list: http://tpride.org/subscribe/
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-fundraising-team-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T180000
DTSTAMP:20161016T144547Z
CREATED:20161016T144547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T144547Z
UID:1723-1477148400-1477159200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Break ICE meeting
DESCRIPTION:What is Saturday? BreakICE Day! \nTPI is hosting weekly meetings to get ready for information dissemination and actions related to ICE opening a new detention center in Alvarado\, Texas. This will be the second location in the nation with a dedicated pod to detain trans persons. \nDuring this meeting\, we plan to go over what we learned during our community outreach on October 15\, get an update from those who attended the state convening in Houston\, learn about the OLTT Dallas meeting\, and provide an update on the national effort. \nPlease note that this is part of a coordinated national effort that includes Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement\, Transgender Law Center\, Organizacion Latina de Trans en Texas\, RAICES\, Grassroots Leadership\, LULAC 4871 – The Dallas Rainbow Council\, United We Dream\, Aquí Estamos RGV\, Dallas Coalition Against Bigotry\, Trans Pride Initiative\, and others. \nThere is NO reason to deny persons seeking asylum community based detention EXCEPT that congress has set a 34\,000 bed quota at the behest of private prison operators who make money by putting people in cages! \nThere is NO reason to take trans persons seeking asylum half-way across the country — away from family\, community support\, and legal representation — to bring them to a state that is unfriendly to asylum seekers and that is bent on violence against trans persons\, as seen by the suits and other actions being pressed by our state government representatives! \nWe will need people involved at a variety of levels\, from those who wish to keep track of people and keep people engaged and make sure they are safe\, to those who wish to take on support roles\, to those willing to take part in direct actions at various locations. \nIf you would like to contact someone for more information\, please email TPI at info@tpride.org or call us at 214-449-1439.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/break-ice-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T213000
DTSTAMP:20161003T030001Z
CREATED:20161003T030001Z
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SUMMARY:Dallas Screening: Upstairs Inferno
DESCRIPTION:NEW ORLEANS GAY MASS MURDER DOCUMENTARY\, UPSTAIRS INFERNO TO SCREEN IN DALLAS \nFrom award winning director\, Robert L. Camina and Executive Producers behind “Back on Board: Greg Louganis”\, “Kiss Me\, Kill Me”\, “Beautiful Something”\, “Raid of the Rainbow Lounge” and “Southern Baptist Sissies”\, comes UPSTAIRS INFERNO\, a poignant and timely documentary chronicling the deadly 1973 New Orleans gay bar arson: an event that remained the Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History for 43 years. \nCamina Entertainment is honored to announce an encore Dallas Screening of UPSTAIRS INFERNO!  The film will screen on Thursday\, October 20th\, 7:30pm at The Magnolia Theater (3699 McKinney Ave #100\, Dallas\, TX 75204).    Director/writer\, Robert L. Camina will be in attendance and conduct a Q&A after the screening.  UPSTAIRS INFERNO had its Dallas premiere in November 2015.  Since then\, the documentary has gone on to receive critical acclaim and multiple awards.   \nTickets to the Dallas screening are $15 and are available for purchase at http://www.UpstairsInferno.com. \nOFFICIAL TRAILER:  https://vimeo.com/94900386 or http://www.UpstairsInferno.com \nOn June 24\, 1973\, an arsonist set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge\, a gay bar located on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans\, Louisiana.  For 43 years\, it was the deadliest single event to affect the gay community in U.S. history.  Despite the staggering historical significance\, few people know about the tragedy. Thirty-two people were killed and some bodies were never identified. One-third of the New Orleans chapter of the Metropolitan Community Church were killed in the blaze\, including two clergy.  The primary suspect was never charged with the crime. The tragedy did not stop at the loss of lives. There were also the delayed injuries: lost jobs\, fear\, public ridicule and severed families. The devastation was compounded by the homophobic reactions and utter lack of concern by the general public\, government and religious leaders. The fire permanently altered lives and was the root of many lifelong struggles.   \nUPSTAIRS INFERNO (96 minutes) is the most comprehensive and authoritative film about the fire and its aftermath. However\, UPSTAIRS INFERNO isn’t simply a stagnant exposition of facts. UPSTAIRS INFERNO brings humanity to the headlines by shining a light on the very painful effect the tragedy had on survivors\, witnesses and loved ones.  Their interviews are gut wrenching\, yet insightful.  Some of the people interviewed in the film haven’t publicly discussed the fire until now\, especially on camera. The film is narrated by New Orleans’ own New York Times Best Selling Author\, CHRISTOPHER RICE. \nAudiences should expect to see a balance between investigative reporting and very intimate profiles of people lost or affected by the tragedy. The victims are more than statistics\, more then names in a newspaper clipping or even names on a plaque.    These were unfinished lives\, tragically cut short by a senseless act.   The victims and their families and friends left to cope with the aftermath deserved better treatment than what they got.   \n“This is a gruesome story\, there is no way around it and in light of this Summer’s mass shooting at Pulse\, the gay nightclub in Florida\, the parallels strike a painful chord”\, acknowledges Director Robert L. Camina.    “Hopefully\, now\, more than ever\, audiences walk away from the film with a renewed call for compassion: Compassion for those unlike us. Compassion for those who are hurting. Compassion for those in need.  Because there definitely wasn’t a lot of compassion when the deadly arson occurred.  In addition\, I hope the film acts as a stark reminder that we need to seize the day.  We need to make sure we tell our loved ones every day that we love them\, because we don’t know what lies ahead.  Life is fickle and unpredictable. Today may be our last chance.” \nUPSTAIRS INFERNO recently received the JURY AWARD: HONORABLE MENTION at Frameline: the San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival\, citing its “Special Contribution to Queer History”\, the JURY AWARD: BEST MEN’S DOCUMENTARY FEATURE and AUDIENCE AWARD: BEST MEN’S FEATURE at the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival\, the BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE AWARD at the Long Beach QFilm Festival\, the JURY AWARD: BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival\, the  AUDIENCE AWARD: FAVORITE DOCUMENTARY at the North Louisiana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and the JURY & AUDIENCE AWARDS: BEST DOCUMENTARY at FilmOut San Diego.    \nThis is an incredibly important story in LGBT history and U.S. history.  While we never imagined there’d be another LGBT mass murder in the United States\, we MUST UNITE as a community AND a country and NEVER allow this to happen again.  Especially in the wake of the Orlando tragedy\, we must continue to educate and enlighten people.  “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”  UPSTAIRS INFERNO can open the door to a cathartic and constructive conversation. \nSome of the images in UPSTAIRS INFERNO are graphic in nature and may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. \n——— \nCHRISTOPHER RICE  (narrator) is a New York Times best selling author.  His debut\, “A Density of Souls”\, was an overnight best seller\, and was greeted with a landslide of media attention\, much of it due to the fact that Christopher is the son of legendary vampire chronicler\, Anne Rice.   Much of his writing is heavily influenced by the years he and his Mom lived in New Orleans.  Rice considers New Orleans his “hometown”.   Christopher currently co-hosts his own Internet radio show\, THE DINNER PARTY SHOW\, with fellow New York Times best selling novelist\, Eric Shaw Quinn.  Rice recently published the novel\, “The Vines”\, which is set in the outskirts of New Orleans. Christopher Rice also wrote the adapted screenplay for Anne Rice’s novel\, “The Tale of the Body Thief”\, which was acquired by Universal Pictures in November 2014\, according to Variety Magazine. \nROBERT L. CAMINA (director) wrote\, directed and produced several short films before premiering his first full length documentary\, RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE (2012) to sold out audiences\, rave reviews and a media frenzy.  RAID OF THE RAINBOW LOUNGE recounts the widely publicized and controversial June 28\, 2009 police raid of a Fort Worth\, Texas gay bar that resulted in multiple arrests and serious injuries. The raid occurred on the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn raid.  The film\, narrated by TV icon Meredith Baxter\, screened during 33 mainstream and LGBT film festivals across the United States\, Mexico and Canada. The film won several awards including 5 “Best” Film and 3 “Audience Choice” Awards.  The film also received attention from the Office of the White House\, Department of Justice and a division of the U.S. State Department.  At their invitation\, the Library of Congress hosted a screening in September 2014. (www.RaidoftheRainbowLounge.com) \nFor more information:\nhttp://www.UpstairsInferno.com\nFacebook page: http://www.Facebook.com/UpstairsInferno\nTwitter:  @UPSTAIRSINFERNO  \n###
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/dallas-screening-upstairs-inferno/
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SUMMARY:TPI Prison Services Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about our Prison Services Committee\, doing work to support and advocate for incarcerated trans persons across Texas.  \nOne object of all our committees is to grow participation and encourage leadership through support\, encouragement\, and community participation! We hope to rotate facilitators to give people experience planning and running meetings\, with help from committee leaders when needed. \nIn Prison Services\, we are currently writing letters and taking on other tasks to support incarcerated trans persons. One task is design an publication of two texts written by incarcerated members on surviving prison in general\, and surviving solitary confinement.  \nWe’ll be teaching the basics about letter writing and coming together to support each other with advice and debriefing (some of the letters and situations can be very heavy and emotionally challenging) so we all help each other do this better. \nPlease post questions or suggestions if you have any! \nGuests are welcome; come out and learn! We really need help with writing letters\, so if you can come help\, please do!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-prison-services-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T210000
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SUMMARY:Treat Yo'self: Self Care!
DESCRIPTION:Join FMLA in a workshop and presentation of helpful self care tips! Along with our workshop\, we will also be creating sensory glitter jars. All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own glitter or food coloring if you want a specific style/look! We hope to see you there and don’t forget we will be selling our buttons for $2 each!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/treat-yoself-self-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T210000
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SUMMARY:Prison Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing letters to incarcerated trans or gender nonconforming persons\, but need some guidance and encouragement? Want to write but not sure what to say? Or afraid that you might not know how to help someone advocate for their safety or healthcare needs? Or maybe you would rather write while in a social setting\, sharing space with friends and community? Then join us for the Prison Letter Writers Workshop! \nTPI’s Prison Services Committee writes letters to incarcerated trans persons\, but we wanted to provide additional opportunity to support our siblings behind the walls. If you want to learn and try writing someone\, maybe just a one-off letter of support and encouragement without committing to write more\, or see what it is like before committing\, this is a time to do that! \nWe’ll talk a little about our work overall with incarcerated persons and some of the individuals we are connected with. And we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. \nIf you are interested in writing a letter or just learning about this work\, stop by around 6pm or later (we close about 9pm) and chat with others and consider writing a letter! \nAlso\, we are considering moving this to Saturday. If you would like to participate and a Saturday meeting would be better or worse for you\, let us know whether or not to move the time: nell@tpride.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/prison-letter-writing-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T180000
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SUMMARY:Break ICE meeting
DESCRIPTION:What is Saturday? BreakICE Day! \nThis week we will be going down to Alvarado for our initial community outreach event! Meet at the TPI office at 3pm if you would like to come with us! \nTPI is hosting weekly meetings to get ready for information dissemination and actions related to ICE opening a new detention center in Alvarado\, Texas. This will be the second location in the nation with a dedicated pod to detain trans persons. \nPlease note that this is part of a coordinated national effort that includes Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement\, Transgender Law Center\, Organizacion Latina de Trans en Texas\, RAICES\, Grassroots Leadership\, LULAC 4871 – The Dallas Rainbow Council\, United We Dream\, Aquí Estamos RGV\, Dallas Coalition Against Bigotry\, Trans Pride Initiative\, and others. \nThere is NO reason to deny persons seeking asylum community based detention EXCEPT that congress has set a 34\,000 bed quota at the behest of private prison operators who make money by putting people in cages! \nThere is NO reason to take trans persons seeking asylum half-way across the country — away from family\, community support\, and legal representation — to bring them to a state that is unfriendly to asylum seekers and that is bent on violence against trans persons\, as seen by the suits and other actions being pressed by our state government representatives! \nThe schedule is subject to change\, but here is what we currently have planned: \n~ October – December — begin implementing community outreach and information dissemination first\, then other actions as we move into December \nWe will need people involved at a variety of levels\, from those who wish to keep track of people and keep people engaged and make sure they are safe\, to those who wish to take on support roles\, to those willing to take part in direct actions at various locations. \nIf you would like to contact someone for more information\, please email TPI at info@tpride.org or call us at 214-449-1439.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/break-ice-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T090000
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote in Magnolia!
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URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/get-out-the-vote-in-magnolia/
LOCATION:Magnolia Multi-Service Center\, 7037 Capitol Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T210000
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SUMMARY:TPI Trans Survivors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a peer support group that we would like to start\, and right now we are looking for persons who could guide a group discussion such as this. Until we find a facilitator\, TPI holds space during this time specifically to allow persons who have experienced violence to open up about their survival experience with supportive community. \nViolence is defined broadly. It includes not just physical and sexual assaults\, but also verbal abuse\, discrimination\, and harassment. One topic of discussion we will open the floor to this week is the violence of the Texas government in filing anti-trans suits\, and how that affects our daily lives. \nThe purpose is to provide a safe space for trans and gender diverse survivors of violence to talk about their experiences\, how they are coping\, and learn about other resources that may be available to help them cope. \nIf you would be interested in helping start this group\, and especially if you are both a survivor and have experience working with peer survivors\, please feel free to drop by between 6pm and closing to help develop this effort.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-trans-survivors-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T210000
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SUMMARY:TPI Anti-Violence Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in doing something to address violence against trans and gender nonconforming folks? From general discrimination and stigma to dealing with police harassment and violence\, come get involved and be part of the solution! The Anti-Violence Committee meets the second Wednesday of every month! \nBe a part of YOUR family and YOUR community finding ways to solve anti-trans violence.  \nSuggestions that the committee has put forward to work on (these can change based on participation): \n– designing a “know your rights” card for street outreach\n– organizing a “Let’s Talk About It” forum and discussion with guest speakers addressing sex work safety and harm reduction\, PrEP access (including doctors willing to work with target populations)\n– other ideas are invited! \nGuests are always welcome — come out\, socialize with friends\, make new friends\, get involved\, and change the world!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-anti-violence-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20161008T194150Z
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SUMMARY:Respect Me!
DESCRIPTION:The second Tuesday of every month\, Trans Pride will host a discussion group for persons who are experiencing discrimination and harassment at home\, in the workplace\, or in other settings. The goal is a peer discussion to come up with creative options for addressing the violence\, as well as to look at possible options for legal and other administrative remedies. \nCertainly the events in Orlando have affected all of us. If you want to share space with family tonight\, our doors are open. \nIf you would like to join because you are experiencing harassment or discrimination\, because you have successfully dealt with discrimination and would like to share your experience with others\, or because you like to help moderate group discussions\, come join us any time from 6 to 9pm!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/respect-me-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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