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Western Carolinian column "LB- 'Alive and Well,'" page 2

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Western Carolinian column "LB- 'Alive and Well,'" page 2

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  • Second page of column written by Cris Delgato.
  • LB Continued from page 4 and surrounding community have come a long way in accepting these human rights and have often extended encouragement and concern for the advancement of lesbian and gay civil liberties. LB is approaching the third year of visible lesbian and gay presence and support. Now, more than in previous years, LB has accepted the challenge to take another step out of the closet (a term referring to the forced secrecy of gay orientation due to social disapproval) and bring lesbian and gay issues even more out into the open. The organization works with other WCU groups and with faculty and staff on a frequent basis to provide information, support and resources for the lesbian/gay community as well as for those who have questions and concerns about gay lifestyle. LB also continues to provide speakers for classes and groups, works with other interested students and staff in providing safer-sex information and AIDS education for all of the community, and works with the members and staff of the Lesbian and Gay Rap Group to provide awareness of and contact with the rap group.. In addition to these activities, LB has conducted fundraising projects for various community and campus groups such as R.E.A.C.H., the annual Leukemia fund-drive, and the Special Olympics fundraiser sponsored by the Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC). LB is also actively represented in regional and state-level planning and has participated in national and statewide campaigns and coming-out events. This year, LB has a new service, a contact and referral source service, which the organization's members expect will have a positive and significant impact on the lesbian/gay community's ability to access lesbian/gay resources throughout the Western North Carolina region. There are also several events on the planning board which are expected to take place this school year. The organization will be announcing various meetings and programs later this semester. The intention of the founding members was to promote awareness of lesbian and gay lifestyle and to increase communication with all students and community members. The group is open to everyone interested in supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and is not exclusively lesbian or gay. Individuals are encouraged to get involved regardless of personal sexual orientation and supporters of attenders of programs are not necessarily lesbians or gay men. LB is an action organization seeking to improve understanding of lesbians and gay men and to provide a means by which gay people can access the support and resources that all individuals need to feel part of any community. It is recognized by WCU administration through the office of Student Development. The current advisor is Dr. Steve Gold of the Psychology Department and the group is actively seeking a second advisor as well. Students and non-students alike are welcome to participate in LB activities and programs. Individuals interested in joining or supporting LB should call 586-2506 or write to Lavender Bridges, PO Box 2646, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
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