OR Immigrant Rights Organization Comes Out Strong for LGBT Equality

December 9, 2011

OR Immigrant Rights Organization Comes Out Strong for LGBT Equality

Portland, Ore.-- Yesterday, around 100 people attended Causa’s Coming Out Party at theSlate in NW Portland. The party showcased Causa’s LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer) work and highlighted the importance and history behind creating alliances and conversations between the LGBTQ community and the Latino community.

The event was co-sponsored by Basic Rights Oregon, Oregon Health and Science University, Latino Network, and the Northwest Worker Justice Project.

Emcees posing with Causa's Francisco Lopez



Guests were treated to live Cuban music by Xavier y Su Banda Clasica, jazz and Broadway tunes by David Hastings and the very energetic Emcees, El Hispanic News publisher Melanie Davis, and Star Empress 34 FabuLanzaa. Food was served up by La Bonita Taqueria and Mayahuel Catering.

"Last night's event was a great success and a great time celebrating LGBTQ Latino Equality with all our friends”, said Christian Baeff, Causa’s LGBT Alliance Building Organizer. “The event was a heart warming one and we enjoyed seeing everyone in the same spirit of supporting Causa's work. We look forward to the future as we work towards equality and immigrant rights."

Organizers set a goal to raise $1500.00 for the event but in the end fell short by just $2.00. Causa was promised a matching grant of $1500.00 for the $1500 raised. The good news is, there is still time to help us make the goal of $1500. Anyone who donates just $2.00 turns $1500 into $3000 instantly. If you would like to help, please link here: https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5535/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=607

A Special Note of Thanks:

Thank you to La Bonita Taqueria and Mayahuel Catering for delicious food and appetizers. And to our sponsors Basic Rights Oregon, Oregon Health and Science University, Latino Network, and Northwest Worker Justice Project for their generous donations. 

Thanks also to the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock for a generous matching donation, the Slate for providing our venue, and to Por Que No Taqueria, Mother's Bistro & Bar, Bijou Cafe, and Darcelle XV for their donations.  And Thank you to Oregon Beverage Services and All Star Rentals

Thanks to our performers David Hastings and Xavier & Su banda Clasica and our fabulous emcees, Melanie Davis, Published of El Hispanic News, and Star Empress 34, FabuLanzaa. Thanks to program participants Jeana Frazzini and Jensi, Carmen and Felipe for sharing their stories.

Finally, thanks to all the volunteers and many other organizations and individuals that made this event possible!

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