Latino/a Lesbiana & Gay Organization (LLEGO)	
                                    Fact Sheet

WHAT IS LLEGO?
LLEGO is an organization dedicated to building a national 
network of lesbian and gay Latinas(os) to aid in 
addressing our concerns locally, state-wide and natinally.  
LLEGO was formed to educate and sensitize ourselves as 
well as our Latino and non-Latino communities on issues 
related to homophobia, sexism, and discrimination.

HOW DID LLEGO BEGIN?
LLEGO began in October 1987 during the national march 
on Washington for lesbian and gay rights.  Over 70 people 
from 13 states and Puerto Rico attended the first 
meeting, el primer encuentro de gais y lesbianas.  The 
organization drafted by-laws and elected an interim 
board of directors in Feb 1988 at the segundo encuentrop 
in LA.  Since 1988, LLEGO's been providing culturallyu 
sensitive workshops and education on AIDS/SIDA to the 
Latino/a gay/lesbian communities through sub-contracts 
and grants.

HOW IS LLEGO STRUCTURED?
LLEGO is divided into four geographic divisions:  eastern, 
south-central, north central and western regions.  4 reps 
from each region are elected to serve on the board for 
one and two year terms.  LLEGO maintains a national 
office in Washington DC.  Various categories of individual 
and organization memberships are accepted.

WHAT ARE LLEGO'S OBJECTIVES?
To build a national network that facilitates the sharing of 
info and resources for and about lesbianas Latinas and 
gay Latinos.

WHAT ARE LLEGO'S ACTIVITIES?
LLEGO sponsors national and regional meetings 
periodically.  LLEGO hosted its first national conference in 
Houston, TX in 1992.  A national conference is planned 
for October 7-11, 1993 in San Jose California.  New board 
members will be announced at the conference in October.  
A database and directory of resources has been compiled 
and is revised regularly.  

HOW DO I CONTACT LLEGO?
LLEGO
P.O. Box 44483
Washington DC  20026
Tel:  (202) 544-0092
Fax:  (202) 544-2228

LLEGO is not yet on-line, but that will hopefully change 
soon.