Fwd: [the collective] First Leadership Institute for Queer/Questioning A & PI Youth

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Subject: [the collective] First Leadership Institute for Queer/Questioning A & PI Youth
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 13:58:36 -0600

Queer API Youth Leadership Institute
 
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For Immediate
 Release                                                                 
 
Contact: Sumiko Braun, [EMAIL PROTECTED], (323)
 860-0876
 
Nation's First Leadership Institute for Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Youth
 
Los Angeles (March 10, 2004) - Asian Pacific
 Islanders for Human Rights (APIHR) announces the
launch of the nation's first Youth Leadership Institute designed to train the next generation of Asian and Pacific Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and
Questioning (LGBTIQ) youth leaders 24 and under.
 
The Youth Leadership Institute is comprised of an intensive retreat held in June followed by an
8-week internship with API and LGBT community-based organizations and elected officials'
offices.  Additional specialized trainings will be held weekly to strengthen skills.  
 
"This Institute will train the future leaders of our community, something that is desperately
needed given
 the current climate of intolerance and fear," proclaims Patrick Mangto, Executive
Director of APIHR.  "With the knowledge and experience provided through the Institute, we hope
to ignite a spark for future generations to continue fighting for equality in both the API and
queer communities."
 
Participating organizations include Asian Pacific Islanders for Human Rights, East West Players, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Outfest, Thai Health and Information Services, Inc., and Visual Communications.  Elected officials include State Senator Gloria Romero (24th District), State Assemblymember Judy Chu (49th District), and City of
 West Hollywood, Office of the Mayor.
 
APIHR encourages API LGBTIQ youth 24 and under who are active in their community and have a
strong desire for social justice to apply.  Participants will be selected on the basis of
demonstrated community interest and involvement, leadership potential, and ability to complete
the entire program.
 
Applications for the Youth Leadership Institute are due by April 16, 2004, and can be found on
APIHR's website at www.apihr.org.  For more information on the Youth Leadership Institute,
contact Sumiko Braun, Youth Program Coordinator, at (323) 860-0876 or [EMAIL PROTECTED].
 
Asian Pacific Islanders for Human Rights works to support the Pan Asian and Pacific Islander,
including multiracial, transnationally and transracially adopted, lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, intersex, queer and questioning communities through public education,
 outreach,
support services, leadership development, and advocacy in order to transform and improve the
cultural and social conditions of our communities. 
 

 

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