Press Conference: Over 50 Elected Officials LEAD for Equality in Michigan PRESS ADVISORY Contact: Sarah Kennedy, 646-470-9507 Press Conference: Over 50 Elected Officials LEAD for Equality in Michigan Leaders from across the state sign on to statement of support LANSING April 2, 2012– This Tuesday, Unity Michigan will announce that over 50 local elected officials have signed on to the LEAD (Local Electeds Against Discrimination) statement. LEAD is a statewide coalition of office holders who [...]

Here in Michigan, If your boss thinks you are gay you could actually lose your job. We know that sounds impossible, but in Michigan it’s the law. Civil rights laws protect us from many forms of discrimination — based on your race, gender, religion, age, sex, weight or marital status — but not if you are gay or transgender. Please tell Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger that we shouldn’t have to change ourselves, he should [...]

Join Equality Michigan Pride Pac and KAFE Oct. 11th 5:01 – 7:00pm Please join Equality Michigan Pride PAC and KAFE – Kalamazoo Alliance For Equality – for an event to support pro-equality candidates this November. Come celebrate National Coming out Day with EqMI PAC and KAFE! *October 11, 2011  5:01-7:00pm, * Metro Nightclub *411 N Westnedge, Kalamazoo MI 49007 With hosts: Amy Hunter, David Feaster, Jonathan Richardson, Jon Hoadley, and Kelly Doyle Doors open at 5:01pm. Brief program [...]

KAFE is proud to co-sponsor this year’s Kalamazoo Pride keynote speaker, Ignacio Rivera. Ignacio, who prefers the gender-neutral pronoun “they,” is a Queer, gender fluid, Trans- Entity, Black Boricua performance artist, lecturer/trainer, activist, new filmmaker and self-proclaimed sex educator. As a lecturer/ trainer, Ignacio has spoken at home and abroad on such topics of racism, sexism, homo/transphobia, transgender issues, trans 101, sexual liberation, anti-oppression, anti-violence, multi-issue organizing and more. Ignacio currently consultants with various organizations [...]

Join us on March 25th at Noon in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park. Public Invitation to Event: Invitation to Rally on 3/25/11 Michigan’s citizens are under unprecedented attack by ultra-conservatives in Lansing. The proposed state budget cuts massive amounts of support for our public schools, endangering the future for our youth. Cuts to funding for local government services threatens to drive many cities, towns and villages into financial distress, making them prime targets for takeover by a [...]

Click to view this email in a browser Happy New Year! Dear KAFE Supporter, As we welcome a New Year full of new opportunities; KAFE would like to extend it’s warmest wishes to you and your friends & family.  Even though 2010 is quickly behind us,  we continue to face challenges as a community. With your steadfast support, the Kalamazoo Alliance For Equality has more momentum, more strength, and more support than ever before! Join [...]