2006 Banquet Program
3rd Annual Presentation Party
Saturday, July 8, 2006, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
"Honoring Family: Public Recognition of Private Courage"
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Cultural Center www.oacc.cc In Oakland's Chinatown, 9th St. is between Franklin & Webster in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 2nd floor. Parking is available underground in the Plaza. Dear Friends, In Asian & Pacific Islander cultures, family belonging and social acceptance are very important. This makes it difficult for many API GLBTs to tell their family, because the stigma of homosexuality often brings shame and rejection. When API GLBTs "come out," many parents have conflicted feelings, torn between love of child and fear of judgment from peers and other family members. Sadly, API GLBTs often become isolated and are deprived of the support and love of their families. But there are examples where the opposite happens; where love and loyalty overcome shame and fear. Many API GLBTs have the open love, acceptance, and support of their parents, siblings and relatives. These "family coming out" struggles and successes are private ones, kept close to hearts and homes. Times are changing. Public demonstrations challenge institutionalized homophobia and confirm the power of family love and loyalty that is transforming our homes and will ultimately transform our society. API Family Pride is dedicated to continue the opportunity for API GLBT people to publicly acknowledge and celebrate their personal family struggles with our Family Honor Roll. It is a scroll with the names of parents, siblings, relatives and friends who overcame the shame of homophobic society to love and accept their API GLBT children. Their example is important to acknowledge. Their stories are an inspiration to us all, but most especially to young API GLBT people who are just coming out. We invite API GLBT children to submit the names of those who accepted and supported you to be placed on the parents, siblings, relatives and friends. We will put them on our Family Honor Roll. Then come with your honorees and family and friends to acknowledge their courage at our 3rd Annual API-FP Family Presentation Banquet. Host Committee, API-FP Presentation Banquet API-FP Family Honor RollWHO MAY BE NAMED TO THE HONOR ROLL -- ANY parent, sibling, relative or friend who has overcome the shame of homophobic society to love and accept their API GLBT child/relative/friend. The person(s) may be living or deceased and may be of any race or ethnicity. WHO CAN SUBMIT NAMES FOR RECOGNITION -- ANY GLBT Asian or Asian Pacific Islander. RECOGNITION PROCESS: Submit the following by June 24, 2006 to API-FP, PO Box 473, Fremont, CA 94537 or belinda@apifamilypride.org
NOTE: Unless otherwise requested, it is understood that by submission, the names and stories of the honorees will be used in future API-FP printed and internet publications. If there is any question regarding Honor Roll, please contact us at 510-818-0887 or email us at info@apifamilypride.org. To download and print a copy of the invitation & RSVP form:
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