vol. 1 #1 August 31, 1979 THE NORTH TEXAS COMMITTEE FOR THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON ttMarking the first time in the history of the United States, Gay America is making a stand against the ruling class demanding that thing which is guaranteed all Americans in the Bill of Rights, FREEDOM I On Sunday, October 14, 1979, Washington D.C. will host 500,000 to one million gay men and women demanding "An end to all social, economic, judicial, and legal oppression of Lesbian and Gay people." The following five demands have been ratified by both of the national planning conferences for the march: 1- Repeal all anti-lesbian/gay laws 2- Pass a comprehensive lesbian/gay rights bill in Congress 3- Issue a presidential executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in the Federal Government, the military and federally-contracted private employment 4- End discrimination in lesbian mother and gay father custody cases 5- Protect lesbian and gay youth from any laws which are used to discriminate against, oppress and/or harass them in their homes, schools, jobs and social environments. tt BILLBOARDS ADVERTISE GAY MARCH The North Texas Committee for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights has purchased 20 billboards in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, appearing September 15 and running for 30 days. Funds for the billboards were raised in one night at the Dallas Alliance for Individual Rights (DAIR) Barowners Drag Show, Thursday, August 16 at the D-III. The billboards mark the first time that any gay organization in Dallas has advertised in such a manner. The bill- boards will serve to notify and educate both the gay and non-gay community about the National March. A local phone number tt TOLL-FREE NUMBER DISCONNECTED LOCAL NUMBER INSTALLED has been adopted by the committee to pro- vide information pertaining to all facets of the march. *Attention' * The toll-free number has been disconnected. Taking its place in the RESERV ATIONS : Dallas/Ft. Worth area is (214)522-6702 Local information pertaining to the alpha travel carp. National March on Washington with regards 2828 Forest Lane, Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75234 to transportation, accomodations, and (214) 243-5931 planned activities will be made available. vol.J #2 September 7, 1979 THE NORTH TEXAS COMN\ITTEE FOR THE N\ARCH ON VVASHINGTON Reservation Deadline: SEPTEMBER 20 II Airline s aa.ts h-.ve been 'al~cked Ly the !:~rna 'I'ravel Cor-po r at i on for people in the Dallas / Ft .iiorth and ..us•. t i n areas who plan to attend the i, -rt i oria.l j··~archon 'iiashington for Lesrri an and Gay Rights, October 14, 1979. Tour rates (per person) incl',Jde roundtrip airfare and a land package based on the number of persons in t.he not eI room: ~IGHTS QVAll TRIFLE DOlJ:2LE SIhG.wE 2 $217 :6224 $242 $284 3 $234 $245 $267 $335 4 ~251 $266 ';:'296 2366 This plan includes individual roundtrip a.ir f'ar e between Dallas / Ft. :"orth iU.r- port and Ba.lti::lOre-'r;ashin,:;ton Interna:tional Air por t ; two or more nights of hotel accommodations; rour..dtrip ground 'transporta"ion from the airport to the hotel; bag,,"" gage handling at the airport and hotel; hotel taxes; and a mo't.orcoach tour of \Yastington's major points of sig:ntseein[ interest. The motorcoach tour of Washington will include viewing the National Capitol, the Supr eae Court nuilding, the Library of Congress, the National Gallery of Art,. the Smithsonian Institute, the Viasnington li:onument, the Lincoln i.;el;)orial, the Blair ••• ~.~.~~!!~e~-~-IHouse, and the 'IIhi te House. ~ A $50 per person deposit in cash, check, or money order must accompany each request for ~---.J_ reservations. The full balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure data. The cutoff date for reservations io Sel~ tember 20,1979. If you haven't made your reservation, call (214) 243-5931 or fill out the coupon in the pink travel arrang-e;nent bro- chures that are available throu,h Alpha Travel . Oor-p , , A.ttn. Dept. M, 2826 Forest Lane, Suite _ •.........,_1000, Dallas,2.'exas. dateline: AUSTIN A local chapter of the !.~arch on \'1ashington ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Committee ha~ recently been formed in ~ustin. Committee mee'tin,s are being held Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. at the Terra Nova Restaurant, 1213 West Lynn. For aor e info. call (512) 477-6699. N.T.C./M.O.W. Needs Information ':L'heNorth Texas CO;rLt~i.t ee for' "the National :,:arch or. Washington needs to know how many ':'ex8..."lsplan t.o at t end the ~;ational ;,!arcr. on ':'.ashine7"tonfor. Lesbian and Gay :tights on Sunday, October 14, 1979. If you plan to join our effort, please call: (214) 522'- 6702 (in Austin: '{512} 477 - 6699) as soon as possible and let us kr.ow wno Sou are, how you plan to travel, wher e you will be s t ayi ns; and how long you'll ce et.ayi.ng in '"ashington. Attendance fif,'Ures are vital for media coverage and will also aid the coordi- nation efforts of events such as the 'Texas :i3arbecue c ei.ng planned by the North Texas .Iar ch Comnu t t.ee , B~rs "ro Help North Texas Committee FUNDRAISING EFFORT URGES SUPPORT Dallas ar sa bars are snow i ng their C:u:::;.oortfor the Xa-ciorl'il l.iar-ch on support for the March on \',asnin,e7ton by, "\':l.soington for Lasbi an "and Gay Highi;s hosting various fundraising events. 0\11 has been Lncr eas i ng on "the 10c'3.1 and proceeds from these events are benefitting' national levels. '1'he following nation- the ;,~arch on.ashington Comnd, ttee. Have al .organizations have endorsed the ~ great night out and show your support March: 1) The l\ational Gay Task Force, for the :larch all at tne same time by 2) ;'.~etropoli tan Co.nruurri, ty Chur ch , 3) 'i'ne attending the~e benefits. Gay Rights National Lob-cy, 4) 'l'he Advoca"te_. - Sept. 13tb. Encore II. 10:00 p. .u, Expressing support locally are: A.mateur 'l'alen"t ~o:i?,'ht.$2.00 cover. 1) '1'he Da.Ll as Gay Political Caucus (DGPC), Reserved seating. 2) The Lesod an P..i;-hts 'i'aak Force of NOV" 3) '~;he Dall as Chap t er of HO-Yi, 4) l,:etro- - Sept. Lo th , Encore II. 3:0G p .m. plex Young Adults, 5) Gay/Lesbian Voices '~'-Dance. $2.00 cover for Ac ti.on, 6) Gayline, 7) the Dallas Free .Beer 5U:,t., Uliance for Individual Rights (DAIR) , 8) the Texas Gay ~ask Force, 9) the Texas - Sept~ Lo th , ::a:::}iolia's. 10:30 pvm , Gay Conference VI, 10) the Dallas Jiletro- Torn Levi and :2arely ';.'here Contesc • poli tan Community Church. .$1.00 cover. 1st Prize: S50• . Fundraising events are also being planned in the Por-t Worth and Austin areas. Vore information on these in fu- ture is~ues RESERVATIONS: -Meetings Held~ alpha traval cOrp. TUES. NIGHT 2828 Forest Lane, Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75234 '':''he xor th ~exas Conmi ttee for the March (214) 243·5931 ;on WaShington is holding their meetings in the backrooll of the Metropolitan Com- munity Church. The general lIeetin~s be- ~n at 8:00 p.lI. and will be held every Tue~day until the March. Help North Texas send the nation's lar~est delega- tion to .ashin~onl vol. 1 #3 September 14, 1979 THE NORTH TEXAS COMN\ITTEE FOR THE N\ARCH ON 'NASHINGTON ...,- .~ - .-Y; ." WHY WE ARE MARCHING People throughout the nation are join- The progress we have IT~de in ten years ing together to make the March on Washing- is staggering. Lesbian and Gay organiza- ton for Lesbian and Gay Rights an inspir- tions now flourish throughout the country, ing and successful event, an event so im- in isolated communities, large urban cen- portant that it will propel Lesbian and ters and college campuses. Our issues Gay liberation forward in a way that hasn't have become the focus of international been done since the Stonewall Riot. The attention, and are discussed and debated March on Washington will mark an important widely. However, our power will not be point in the evolution of Lesbian and Gay fully realized until we unite our energies strength: the coming together of people and resources. After ten years of growth and organizations from allover the country and regional activity, joining forces is to work for the first national action necessary for the growth of our movement. A planned by the Lesbian and Gay community. massive mobilization in which all of our 1979 is the 10th anniversary of the diverse forces participate is the essential Stonewall riots, the historic rebellion first step to move us in that direction. that helped launch the current wave of Join us as we "come out" nationally, greet": Lesbian and Gay liberation. What better ing our sisters and brothers in a unified way for us to commemorate this anniversary demonstration of our pride, our spirit, than by mobilizing our sidters and brothers, and our determination to have our human as well as all our supporters, in the first rights. national march for Lesbian and Gay rights. The march will be a celebration of our community solidarity and a sign of our po- litiC&l strength. NO FREEDDr·1 TRAIN FROI~l DALLAS There IS NOT a Freedom Train leaving from Dallas for"the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.