California State Conference of
the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
&
National Black Justice Coalition
Present
"African Americans, Gay Rights, & the Law"
A Continuing Legal Education Workshop
Where:
19<sup>th</sup> Annual California Conference of NAACP Convention
Oakland Marriott City Center
Oakland, California
When:
October 28, 2006 11:15 am -12:30 pm
Description:
This session is designed for lawyers and community activists and will provide an overview of the current efforts to achieve legal equality for gay and lesbian people. From the passage of non-discrimination laws and hate-crimes protections to the current court challenges to same-sex couples exclusion from the institution of marriage this panel will look at the legal arguments being made and how they impact African Americans and racial justice issues.
Cost:
$35 on site registration
For more information email us at info@nbjc.org
The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. The Coalition works with our communities and our allies for social justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia.
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