Tag: LGBTQ
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Healthcare workers, librarians invited to workshop on LGBTQ education
“Being LGBTQ in New Jersey: Education and Advocacy for a Marginalized Community” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 1 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Bianca Mayes, Health and Wellness coordinator of Garden State Equality, will discuss LGBTQ issues in healthcare and the public sector. The…
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Associate director of NAMI NJ now focused on LGBTQ+ rights in South Asian communities
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The associate director of NAMI New Jersey (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has moved on from her position. During her 18 years of service, Aruna Rao has been a mental health advocate, a trailblazer in cultural competency programming, and a respected leader in education and awareness efforts statewide, according to information provided…
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Temple Emanu-El to hold concert with Nefesh Mountain, Gay Pride Shabbat
Temple Emanu-El will hold its 36th annual spring concert featuring Nefesh Mountain at 8 p.m. on June 2 at the temple, 100 James St., Edison. Husband and wife Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff integrate bluegrass and old-time music with Jewish heritage and tradition. There will be songs in English and Hebrew. A dessert reception will follow…
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Metuchen artist finds outlet in painting
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — An art show focusing on transgender and the gender spectrum will be displayed at The Gallery at the What’s New Men’s Consignment store on Main Street. On April 15, Tegan James will debut his first solo art exhibit titled “You Think You Know Me” with an opening reception…
