We are having our first meeting of the new Board of Directors today at the Main Library in downtown Little Rock, AR. 2pm in the Fribourgh room. The public is invited to Join us if you would like.

Hey Arkansas

If you would like to join us please check out the updated Join Page. Had to make some changes into how it was working so now just use the email listed.

Thanks and don’t forget about the Board elections. You can use the email on the Join page to submit your resume and why you want to be a part of the Board there.

lrcapitalpride

Kinda late for Friday night, but You can plan the rest of the weekend.

Friday, June 26

6-7pm
7-9pm
Reception, “For the Bible Tells Me So” Screening, and Q&A
The Jones Center, Main Concourse and Room 100 (Auditorium), 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
Hosted by the pride@walmart LGBT Associate Resource Group and the NWA Center for Equality
*A screening of the documentary film “For the Bible Tells Me So”, chronicling the stories of five American families and their reconciliation with their personal religious faith when they realize that one of their children is gay. Special guest Daniel Karslake, the film’s producer and director, will be on hand at a meet & greet reception at 6pm and to provide additional insights into the making of the film and answer questions from the audience during a Q&A following the screening. One of the film’s featured families will also be in attendance to answer your questions about their journey of discovery, providing deeper understanding of American youth growing up gay in real families with strong religious beliefs and convictions.

Saturday, June 27

8-10am
5K FunRun
Scull Creek Trail, Fayetteville, AR
Sponsored by World Gym and Healing Arts Medical Clinic
*Registration will begin in the Walton Arts Center parking lot. The FunRun is for any level runner, jogger, walker, cyclist, etc. A free t-shirt will be given to the first 50 entries. Entry fee is $5 and bottled water will be provided. Register here.

10am
Pride Parade
Dickson Street (starting at East Ave. and ending at West Ave.), Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by NWA Pride.
*The flagship event of Pride Week, the annual Pride Parade is a can’t-miss.

11am-1pm
Pride Picnic
Agri Park, Garland Ave., Fayetteville, AR
Sponsored by Arkansas Physical Health & Rehab
Hosted by the NWA Center for Equality
*This year’s annual Pride Picnic is a family-friendly event featuring lots of food, booths with local non-profits, and a live performance by Big Bad Gina! Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the community in a relaxed setting. Equality t-shirts will be for sale!

7:30pm
Salon Theater
Tymythy’s Salon, 130 E. Poplar St., Ste. B, Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by Tymythy’s Salon
*Outlaugh and April’s Shower will be shown.

Sunday, June 28

1-3pm
Tea Dance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by the NWA Center for Equality and Interweave
*Refreshments will be served and music provided by DJ Remix.

Monday, June 29

6-8pm
Gay History Feature Show Radio Broadcast
Tune into KXUA 88.3
*A two-hour radio broadcast hosted by Jon Cox on KXUA 88.3 FM detailing the history of the
modern gay rights movement, featuring interviews and a representative selection of important gay music.

We are now accepting applications for those interested in joining the Board of Directors for Little Rock Capital Pride.  We have 7 open position including that of Vice President.  If you are interested in joining and helping out please understand the following:

1. Your term of service if for 2 years.  Starting August 2009 ending July 2011.

2. You will be helping to plan the 2010 and 2011 Pride events in Little Rock.

3. This is as fun and as exciting as you make it.

4. You are in on the planning and can influence how pride will look for the next 2 years.

So if you want to join please send a resume or letter introducing yourself to:

Ari Chagoya, President.

The email needs to be sent by July 24th.  Elections will be held the last Sunday in July with time and place to be announced.

Thank you Arkanas, and here’s to a great 2010 Pride.

Little Rock Capital Pride

www.littlerockcapitalpride.org
LRCP HOTLINE: (501)476-1375

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

2120 Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202

(501) 374-1957

Central High Museum and Visitor Center and Little Rock Capital Pride Present:

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin was an American civil rights activist, important largely behind the scenes in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and earlier, and the main organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom . He counseled Martin Luther King, Jr. on the techniques of nonviolent resistance. He became an advocate on behalf of gay and lesbian causes in the latter part of his career; however, his homosexuality was the reason for attacks from many governmental as well as interest groups.

A year before his death in 1987, Rustin said: “Twenty-five, thirty years ago, the barometer of human rights in the United States were black people. That is no longer true. The barometer for judging the character of people in regard to human rights is now those who consider themselves gay, homosexual, or lesbian.”

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (1997; 84 min.) This award winning film goes inside the life of an unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Credited with molding the public image of a young Martin Luther King, Jr., and organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Rustin remains a largely unknown figure of the Movement, in part because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era.

Community Speakers will be present to lead discussion after film. Popcorn and Drinks will be provided.

June 6, 2009 2-4PM

2125 Daisy Bates Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas

Contacto:
Little Rock Capital Pride
www.littlerockcapitalpride.org
LRCP HOTLINE: (501) 476-1375

Central High Museum y Centro de Visitantes y Little Rock Capital Pride Presente:
Hermano Afuera: La Vida de Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin era un activista de derechos civiles de América, en gran medida importante detrás de las escenas en el movimiento de derechos civiles de la década de 1960 y anteriores, y el principal organizador de marzo de 1963 en Washington para el Empleo y la Libertad. Él aconsejó a Martin Luther King, Jr. en las técnicas de resistencia no violenta. Se convirtió en un defensor en nombre de causas de gays y lesbianas en la última parte de su carrera, sin embargo, su homosexualidad fue la razón de muchos de los ataques gubernamentales, así como grupos de interés.
Un año antes de su muerte en 1987, Rustin dijo: “Veinte y cinco, treinta años atrás, el barómetro de los derechos humanos en los Estados Unidos eran personas negro. Eso ya no es verdad. El barómetro para juzgar el carácter de las personas en lo que respecta a los derechos humanos es ahora aquellos que se consideran gays, homosexuales o lesbianas “.

Hermano Afuera: La Vida de Bayard Rustin (1997, 84 min.) Esta premiada película va en el interior de la vida de un héroe anónimo del Movimiento de Derechos Civiles. Acreditado con el moldeo de la imagen pública de un joven Martin Luther King, Jr., y la organización de marzo de 1963 en Washington para la creación de empleo y de la libertad, Rustin sigue siendo una gran desconocida figura del Movimiento, en parte porque era un hombre abiertamente gay en una feroz era homófoba.
Intervienen comunidad estará presente para dirigir el debate después de la película. Palomitas y bebidas serán proporcionados.

6 de junio de 2009 2-4pm
2125 Daisy Bates Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas

1st Friday of the Month Uniform Night

Saturday, June 6

Full Moon Party

Sunday, June 7

1st Sunday of the Month Pot Luck T-Dance-Male Dancer

Friday, June 12

2nd Friday of the Month Bear Night

Sunday, June 14

Pride Kick-Off Beach Party/Patio Cook-Out

T-Dance/Male Dancers

Monday, June 15

Progressive Pride Happy Hour Starts Here @ Sidetracks 5:00 pm

Tuesday, June 16

Pride Party Night

Wednesday, June 17

Pride Pajama Party

Thursday, June 18

Pride Autograph T-Shirt Night

Friday, June 19

“OUT IN THE WOOD” Pride Event for Bears/Leather/Cowboys

Saturday, June 20

Annual Family Reunion and Fish Fry 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 21

Beach Party/Keg Party/Cook-Out/T-Dance/Male Dancers

Saturday, June 27

4th Saturday of the Month Leather Night

Sunday, June 28

Beach Party-Cook Out-T-Dance-Male Dancers

Annual Mr. & Mrs. Gay Pride:

June 14th – Doors open at 8pm

Club UBU at 824 West Capitol

Annual Little Rock Pride Club Hop:

June 14th – Begins at 5:00pm at SideTracks – 415 Main St., North Little Rock

Complete schedule to be posted next week

Little Rock Pride Picnic:

June 21st Allsop Park, Little Rock

In light of the cancellation of the LR Pride event CAR has reserved the pavilion at Allsop Park for June 21st. in order to host a Little Rock Pride Picnic. We are asking all organizations, businesses and individuals that serve the LGBTQ and ally community to consider joining us to put on a great event for the community.

If you’re interested in supporting the event and/or volunteering please let us know at 501-244-9690 or artchangesu2.

Entertainers, info booths, and vendors wanted! Call us!!!

We’re talking to folks and nailing down the support and activities. Expect to hear all the details next week! So save the date and stay tuned!

3rd Annual Pride Parade of NW Arkansas:

NWA PRIDE announces the 3d Annual NWA PRIDE PARADE: A Celebration of Diversity and Community.  It will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Parade organizers invite everyone to come together in solidarity and support of equal rights for all.

The parade lineup will start at 8 AM on North East Street, between Meadow and Dickson Streets. Parade will start promptly at 10 AM. A brief Pride rally will be held at the end of the parade in the Walton Arts Center Parking Lot.
For more details, float and/or speaker applications, please go to NWA Pride’s web site at nwapride.org. This year we will have a 30 X 60 Pride Flag, so volunteers are needed to carry the flag. We also need volunteers to help in anyway they can. http://www.nwapride.org/

ALL MEDIA:  To arrange for interviews, high resolution pictures, etc., please contact NWA Pride via info