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Reflections on the G-20 Summit

Analysis & Reflections | Christopher Baez | Thursday November 12, 2009 2:25

Some times pushing yourself is key to finding out your capabilities. Stepping up to the plate may be your defining moment. My name is Christopher Baez, and I have been an active member at FIERCE for a year. I am very passionate about social justice work and my objective is to bring our world together through organizing.

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Behind the Scenes of the FIERCE Friday Forum

A Moderator's Perspective

Analysis & Reflections | Elegost Rosado | Wednesday September 9, 2009 12:59

Hello, my name is Elegost, my PGP (Preferred Gender Pronoun) is he and him, and I am an active member at FIERCE.

On August 28th, FIERCE had its monthly FIERCE Friday event, but this event was different from the others because it was the first time political candidates had come to the FIERCE office to talk directly to FIERCE members and LGBTQ youth. Yetta Kurland and Maria Derr, both of whom are running for District 3 City Council, came to FIERCE and talked about the issues that LGBTQ youth in the West Village face and ways to help resolve those issues.

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FIERCE Host First-ever Forum for District 3 City Council Candidates

Candidates Announce Support of 24-Hour LGBTQ Youth Center

Featured Events | Friday September 4, 2009 2:22

On August 28, 2009, FIERCE hosted our first-ever District 3 City Council Candidates forum to address concerns of LGBTQ youth. The forum included a Q&A with candidates on topics such as the inclusion of a 24-hour LGBTQ Youth Center on Pier 40, NYPD and LGBTQ community relations, and other critical issues.

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BE FIERCE: Support an Education for Liberation Project Intern

FIERCE Frontlines | Tuesday August 18, 2009 10:00

Since 2000, FIERCE has been dedicated to building the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color. To accomplish this, FIERCE created the Education for Liberation Project (ELP) to build the political consciousness and leadership and organizing skills of new and active members.

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Education for Liberation Project Graduates the Largest Class in FIERCE History

FIERCE Frontlines | Tuesday August 18, 2009 9:44

“FIERCE is Fire! We are all fierce radicals with unique empowerment.”

-- Mr. Rane Bo, ELP2 Class of 2009

Since its inception in 2002, the Education for Liberation Project (ELP) has been the cornerstone of FIERCE’s leadership development work to build the power of LGBTQ youth of color. In 2009, FIERCE members, staff and allies celebrated in a big way as we graduated the largest ELP classes in the history of the organization. This year alone, over 27 members have moved through the program, which is a three-level, paid internship for new and active members.

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