BLSC
-- Washington, D.C.
Black Lesbian Support Group
Who are the Women of BLSG:
The Black Lesbian Support Group (BLSG) was established in 1990
to provide a positive medium through which Black Lesbians may
communicate with each other. BLSG offers supportive services and
interaction in the Lesbian and Gay community. BLSG strives to
increase the visiblity of black lesbians in the Lesbian and Gay
community. BLSG is a non-profit organization funded through the
Lesbian Services Program of the Whitman-Walker Clinic in
Washington DC. BLSG is rapidly growing and expanding. Our goal
is to reach as many Black lesbians as there are in the
Washington-DC Metropolitan area.
The primary focus of BLSG is:
Peer support, through group discussions on topics relevant to
Black lesbians.
Fostering positive friendships between and among women through
social/cultural activities.
Providing educational forums and workshops
that are designed to enhance awareness and interest in the
lesbian community.
Providing a safe space for Black Lesbians to
meet, talk and socialize together. To keep our members informed,
BLSG has a confidential mailing list. BLSG does not sell or
trade their list with other Lesbian or gay groups and
organizations.
BLSG's Mission
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The primary mission of BLSG is
provide peer support through positive and stimulating
bi-monthly group discussions geared toward addressing the
needs of the Black Lesbian community. |
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BLSG's strives to foster
positive friendships between and among women through
social/cultural discussion groups and activities. |
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We hope to increase the
visibility of Black Lesbians in the Lesbian and Gay
community. |
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BLSG provides a confidential
safe space for black lesbians wishing to "come out" or just
talk and socialize. |
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BLSG has a confidential
hotline designed to address the needs and concerns of Black
lesbians. (202) 797-3593 |
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BLSG's long term goal is to
provide community outreach to those members of black lesbian
community who cannot attend our bi-monthly meetings. We are
planning to target those who are ill, handicapped, elderly
and those who may need to talk confidentially. |
When & Where BLSG Meets
BLSG has group discussions on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every
month.
Meetings are held from 3-5pm
BLSG also has a 35+ Group which meets every 1st Saturday from
3-5pm.
Everyone is encouraged to attend, although the discussion will
be geared towards women 35 and over.
BLSG meets at:
Whitman Walker Clinic
1407 S Street NW
Washington DC
(202)797-3593
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