Asian & Pacific Islander Pride 2005 Kick-Off/RAP Session: An Open Forum to Solicit Input on Planning A&PI Pride 2005

San Francisco (January 7, 2005) — The San Francisco Pride Committee and Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center (A&PI Wellness Center) invite you to participate in a January 18 kick-off planning session for San Francisco Pride 2005, scheduled for June 25-26, 2005. The San Francisco Pride theme for 2005 is ”Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Proud!"

Be part of the A&PI Parade Contingent, have a presence at the A&PI Pavilion and the A&PI Stage, and nominate your favorite A&PI role model to be a grand marshal! Tell us what you think we need to do as a community to make San Francisco Pride more inclusive of our A&PI communities in festivities, activities, and more!

When: Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Time: 5:45 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Where: A&PI Wellness Center, Living Room
730 Polk Street, 4th Floor (at Ellis)
San Francisco

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

A&PI Wellness Center’s mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for A&PI communities – particularly A&PIs living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS. A&PI Wellness Center is the oldest non-profit HIV/AIDS services organization in North America targeting A&PI communities. See www.apiwellness.org for information.

For More Information Contact:
Nikki Calma
A&PI Wellness Center
415.292.3420 x348
titaaida@apiwellness.org

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