 ULOAH
(United Lesbians Of
African Heritage)
We are best known as the sistahs who put on SISTAHfest, the
ultimate black lesbian retreat... but we are that, and much
more.... Read on!
Once upon a time, there was a dream,
a dream of women,
a dream of women coming together
and turning the world around...
and it still lives.
It lives for those who would be sisters".
-Pat Parker
Since 1989, United Lesbians of African Heritage (ULOAH) has been
the leading voice of the Black lesbian community in southern
California. ULOAH is a community-based, non-profit organization
dedicated to the visibility, unity and empowerment of lesbians
of African descent.
We build self-esteem, challenge heterosexism, and work for
lasting social change through visibility, education, and
advocacy.
ULOAHfacts
Age: ULOAH is now approaching 13 years
old!
Home Base: Los Angeles, CA
Population: Black women who love other women!
How do you say ULOAH? "You-low-uh"
What is SISTAHfest? For the past eleven years, ULOAH has been
host to one of the more exciting events for black lesbians, a
three day Fall retreat in the hills of Malibu, California.
Number of women who participate in ULOAH: Currently, there are
approximately 1600 women on ULOAH's regular mailing list, and
900 on the e-mail list. Last year, nearly 350 women from the
North America and abroad attended SISTAHfest.
Who runs ULOAH? ULOAH is run entirely by her board members
and other sistah volunteers who are dedicated to ensuring that a
safe place exists for lesbians of African heritage.
Membership? All women of African heritage who love other
women belong to ULOAH. However, if you would like to support
ULOAH in her activities you can become a member for $15.
Additional donations are also welcome!
Statement of Purpose
- Promote visibility and unity among Lesbians
of African Heritage, thereby increasing self-esteem, and
wellness in our lives;
- Challenge all forms of oppression affecting
Black lesbians;
- Provide educational seminars, public
discussion groups and workshops, and publish literature and
materials which educate Black lesbians and others regarding
our rich cultural heritage;
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Provide an organization sensitive and
responsive to the spiritual needs of Black lesbians;
- Increase the economic security of lesbians
of African Heritage by providing education relating to
business and career development, financial planning, and
resource management; and
- Educate and inspire through artistic, and
cultural expression.
SISTAHfest
SISTAHfest XII
ULOAH's 12th Annual
Black Lesbian Retreat
(TBA)
For Info On SISTAHfest
Click Here
United Lesbians of African Heritage
http://www.uloah.com
1626 N. Wilcox Ave., #190,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-960-5051
Please e-mail us at
for more information, or to be placed on our online or postal
mail mailing lists!
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