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                                                    July 13, 1993
 
     Queer People of Color (Q*POC) is an empowerment organization
intent on raising community awareness and promoting social change. 
Traditionally, queer people of color have had to fight for equality
surrounding issues of race, sexual orientation, gender, and class. 
It is our voice which encompasses the intersections of these social
constructions.  This is what Q*POC brings to the forefront of
activism.
     As such an empowerment group, Queer People of Color would like
to keep you informed about our activities.  Here is a short list of
announcements:
 
THE BAN, LESBIAN AND GAY RIGHTS, AND THE MILITARY
 
     As queer people of color, we felt it necessary to voice our
opposition to the military in relation to our various
communities.  As we clearly outline in our position paper, þ þThe
Ban,' Lesbian and Gay Rights, and the Military,þ service in the
military by traditionally marginalized peoples has never brought
about political, social, or economic justice in the United States
or abroad.  We hope that you will take the time to study our
position, and we hope that it sparks a re-examination of the
current rhetoric surrounding þthe ban.þ
 
SPEAKERS BUREAU ORGANIZED
 
     Q*POC has recently organized a Speakers Bureau intended to
educate and empower people.  Our members have spoken eloquently
on topics such as the politics of the Clinton administration;
multi-ethnic organizing; interracial relationships; the criminal
justice system and state power; þgays in the military;þ and the
intersections between race, gender, sexuality, and class.  Q*POC
has participated in panel discussions, radio talk shows, and
interviews for various newspapers.  If your organization is
interested in utilizing Queer People of Color's Speakers Bureau,
please contact us.
 
WOMEN ON A MISSION
 
     Q*POC will host Women On A Mission on Saturday evening,
October 9, 1993, in Claremont.  Women On A Mission are þsix
dynamic female African American theatre and performance artists
who present a collage of music, dance, comedy, pathos, and
healing for a society in crisis... Be staggered by their
colorful, thoughtful explanation of timely social and political
issues including sexuality, injustice, cancer, self-identity,
AIDS, relationships, and our future.þ  More information regarding
their benefit performance will be forthcoming!
 
HOW TO CONTACT Q*POC
 
     Queer People of Color would like your organization to note
our new address: Post Office Box 1213, Claremont, California
91711.  If your organization has a mailing list, we would greatly
appreciate being included on it.
     Q*POC meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month at
the Haven Coffeehouse and Gallery, at 296 West Second Street in
Pomona.  For directions to the Haven, you can call them at 909-
623-0538.  We welcome all people interested in actively
organizing.
     If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above
items please write to us or call Karl Half Man at 909-626-5475. 
 
                                        In Solidarity...
                                        Queer People of Color

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Michelle
johnstom@cgsvax.claremont.edu