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BE FIERCE: Support an Education for Liberation Project Intern

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

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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FIERCELY MARRIED

Subverting the System to Support FIERCE

FIERCE Frontlines | Renate Lunn and Josh Lerner, FIERCE Major Donors | Friday August 14, 2009 9:46

  • Wouldn’t it be awesome if there were a way to funnel money directly from the government treasury into FIERCE’s bank account? 
  • Is it possible to be radical while paying taxes?
  • Can a married straight couple be allies with LGBTQ youth? 

 

The answer to all three questions is a resounding, “Hell yeah!”  

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Think you know the West Village?

Think you know the West Village?

Take a walk with FIERCE to test your knowledge, learn history, and support history in the making!

FIERCE Frontlines | Friday August 14, 2009 9:40

On Monday, August 10th, nearly 30 people gathered at FIERCE for our first-ever interactive West Village Walking Tour for Donors and Allies.  The evening was a huge success, bringing together active members, donors, allies, Board members, FIERCE alumni, and staff, to learn more about LGBTQ history in the West Village, particularly the often-forgotten contributions of LGBTQ people of color, and how gentrification has impacted the neighborhood over the years.  We shared personal anecdotes that enriched our living history, celebrated how far we’ve come and rallied around our continued fight for a West Village that is safe for all, 24 hours a day. 

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FIERCE Hires New Communications Director

Welcome aboard, Manny!

FIERCE Frontlines | Friday August 14, 2009 9:35

FIERCE is excited to announce its newest staff member, Communications Director Ellen “Manny” Vaz.  Ellen is responsible for helping to carry out the organization’s communications strategy, media advocacy initiatives, and working with FIERCE members on independent media projects.   She will also be supporting FIERCE’s grassroots fundraising initiatives, including the annual Bowl-a-thon and Major Donor Campaign.

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