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The 1,800-sq. Through Tham's leadership the agency has, while surviving city
funding cuts and the down turn of the economy, increased the number of
youth (nearly 2,000 locally and regionally, and 10,000 nationally)
accessing LYRIC programs."
Earth Wind + Fire and Mo'Nique are joining previously announced artists:
Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. This multigenerational Festival
offers free Empowerment Seminars during the day and exciting performances at
night, where Festivalgoers can dance and sing along with the biggest names in
entertainment -- rhythm and blues , classic soul, hip-hop, neo-soul and jazz. Tickets are $45, $56, $67, $72, $83, and $110., is a division of Essence Communications Inc.

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The Festival set for July 1, 2 and 3, will take place in its new interim
home, state-of-the-art Reliant Park in Houston, Texas -- a city with a dynamic
melting pot of cultures and a venue for world-class shopping, restaurants and
nightlife.

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Jordon Green, LYRIC Board Co-Chair,
adds, "Kar Yin was a critical change agent who led us through
extensive strategic planning and helped reinvigorate LYRIC. Their long list of hits include "Reasons,"
"Shining Star ," "Got to Get You Into My Life," "Let's Groove," and "After the
Love Has Gone. The Festival has become a destination of choice for families
and friends as they schedule their reunions.

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Experts estimate
that one third of the people living with HIV do not know their status, adding
another 7,000-9,000 HIV positive people in Massachusetts who have yet to know
their status.800.835.

LYRIC is a non-profit organization and community center in San
Francisco for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and questioning
(LGBTQQ) youth. NEW YORK, Essence Festivals, LLC.ticketmaster.essence.
The 2006 Essence Music Festival is produced by Essence Festivals, LLC. ESSENCE, after 35 years, continues to be the
preeminent lifestyle magazine of African-American women.

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Non-Profit Writers /Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO----The Lavender Youth
Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC ) Board of Directors today
announced that Executive Director Kar Yin Tham has resigned and will
vacate the role effective July 8, 2005. Army and Level Vodka will serve as official
sponsors for the Festival .

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An executive transition team
of staff and board members has been assembled to manage the change and
conduct a national search to fill the vacancy for this pivotal
position." She is the host of
"Showtime at the Apollo" and her own reality TV show "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance.

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" For more information about the MALE Center, contact
Ben Perkins at 617.
Tickets are on sale at http://www.

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-MALE Center, located across the street from the Harriet
Tubman House, will offer state -of-the-art HIV prevention activities including
community forums and outreach to at-risk men, educational workshops, HIV
counseling and rapid testing and prevention case management. Perkins, MA, MDiv.450 .2331) and advocates for effective science-based prevention
programs. LYRIC is an agency like no other
where diversity is our strength, youth our guide, and change and
progress come hand in hand.

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ft .com, 800-488-5252 or
713-629-3700 in Houston.com.S.

Only sites which deal with gay, lesbian, or bisexual content or individuals will be listed here.

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(AAC) will open a new multicultural, comprehensive
wellness and HIV prevention center for gay, bisexual and same gender-loving
men in Boston called the MALE or Men's Action Life Empowerment Center at 571
Columbus Avenue in the South End. For more information , see the March 2006 issue of ESSENCE
or log on to http://www.

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AIDS Action Committee to Open a New Drop In Center in the South End

The application deadline is May 9, 2005.
Earth, Wind + Fire is one of the most musically accomplished bands of the
20th century. In addition, U.

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, a long-time leader in
Boston's public health and GLBT communities.
The MALE Center's programs are designed to: 1) decrease the number of new
HIV infections among gay/bi/same-gender-loving men and 2) increase the
proportion of HIV positive gay men who know their HIV status and are connected
to care.

LYRIC Announces Executive Director's Resignation Effective July 8 2005; Board of Directors Begins Executive Search

Interested applicants may visit the LYRIC web site at
www. During their 35-year history , their timeless signature sound
has resulted in millions of albums sold worldwide, and has generated numerous
awards and honors including eight Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock +
Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

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(Logo: http://www. The MALE
Center's Director is Benjamin D."
Mo 'Nique, a Baltimore native who started performing at local comedy shows,
has become one of the most influential comedian/actresses of her time.

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Boston has the greatest concentration in the state of people living with
HIV/AIDS who know their HIV status, 30 percent of 14,811.1524
617."
During Tham's tenure, LYRIC has continued to be a haven for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ)
youth.
Reflecting on her time at LYRIC, Tham says, "The power and wisdom
of LGBTQQ youth is truly inspiring. LYRIC's mission is to build community and inspire
positive social change through education enhancement, career training,
health promotion, and leadership development with lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families ,
and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.

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1299 or email to malecenter@aac.org.

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AAC also runs Massachusetts' only statewide AIDS
Hotline (1.lyric. Her
sense of humor and unique perspective on family, marriage and life as a full-
figured woman has endeared the hearts of millions of fans.

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Legendary Funk Band Earth Wind + Fire Comedian/Actress Mo'Nique Perform at the 2006 Essence Music Festival

The multitalented
stage, film and television star's resume includes "The Parkers ," "Hair Show,"
"Queens of Comedy" and her upcoming film "Phat Girlz.

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"Funding already secured for the MALE Center and further funding
opportunities that we will pursue, allow us to focus critical attention on a
part of the gay male/MSM community that is too often left behind," said
Rebecca Haag, Executive Director, AIDS Action Committee. AAC
provides free confidential services to men and women already living with
HIV/AIDS, as well as conducts extensive educational and prevention outreach to
those at risk of infection. Powers, LYRIC Board Co-Chair. ESSENCE will continue to work closely with city and state
officials to help rebuild the city of New Orleans and its educational system.

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dsanchez@aac.
The Essence Music Festival, known as "the party with a purpose ," is the
nation's largest annual African-American event and gathering of musical talent
in the world.
The Essence Music Festival's major sponsors are Chevrolet, Kraft Foods and
Budweiser .

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AIDS Action Committee (AAC), New England's first and largest AIDS
organization, is dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS by preventing
new infections and optimizing the health of those already infected.

Contact:
Diego Sanchez, APR
617. Required qualifications
include a breadth of youth development, fundraising, and management
experience. For hotel accommodations
call 888-508-5731.

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The Board of Directors is seeking a highly motivated
leader/manager with a can-do attitude as well as strong commitment to
LGBTQQ youth.org for the full job announcement .

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"This is an exciting
part of the journey toward creating healthier, vibrant and more caring
communities in Boston. Founded in
1988, LYRIC envisions a diverse society where LGBTQQ youth are
embraced for who they are and encouraged to be who they want to be.

Blige, hip hop icon LL Cool J , R+B legend Maze
featuring Frankie Beverly, sultry R+B songstress Toni Braxton and
comedian/actor Cedric "The Entertainer." Additional stellar artists will be
announced in coming weeks. Additional sponsors will be announced at a later
date.

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The new site
also expects to create and operate a library and wellness center.
"We envision the MALE Center as a place where gay, bi and same-gender -
loving men can gather, talk and find a safe haven by experiencing life-
enhancing programs ranging from nutrition and cooking to sexuality and how to
deal with loneliness," said Perkins.
"It is with a heavy heart that we accept Kar Yin's resignation
and, on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I offer our
gratitude for Kar Yin's years of service and dedication," said Maria
W . (ECI).

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Establishes multicultural, comprehensive wellness and
HIV prevention center for gay/bi /same-gender-loving men in Boston

BOSTON, In April, AIDS Action Committee of
Massachusetts , Inc. All
tickets are subject to additional service charges., in
association with Festival Productions of New Orleans. Essence Festivals,
LLC.

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"We want for it to be warm, inviting,
exciting and most importantly, we want to address the root causes of unsafe
sexual behavior, low self-esteem and other issues that affect the risk related
to HIV infection," he added., announced today
that legendary funk band Earth, Wind + Fire and comedian/actress Mo'Nique will
perform at the 2006 Essence Music Festival. ECI is also the
publisher of ESSENCE magazine.

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