The Pyramid Scheme and The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) are having the sequel toTEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity, which took place in December with over 200+ attendees. 4 Bands, 6 Fierce Drag Queens, and a DJ come together to support TEAMwork on anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and diversity/inclusion in pursuit of a 21st century human rights agenda for "TEAMwork 2.0! Another Night of Dance and Drag for Human Rights." TEAMwork 2.0! Another Night of Dance and Drag for Human Rights is taking place at The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am....


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For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/259423007439827/ Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/4098465 Price: $5.00 Additional Info: Doors at 8, Show at 9 Fundraiser with Silent Auction and an amazing musical line up, including Bearcat, BangCrush, and Ty Beat! Drag Show performances by Britney Storm (the hostess), Dalylah Desmond, Ariez Iman, Kaurora Fox, and Others! Suggested $5 donation at the door to benefit T.E.A.M. TEAM is a tax-exempt non-profit human rights organization that seeks to eradicate discrimination against those of different races or sexual orientations. TEAM's...


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(C) 2011 MarketWatch.com.  Entire article retrieved from: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/michigan-diversity-council-midc-announces-new-appointments-to-its-non-profit-advisory-board-2011-10-05 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, the Michigan Diversity Council announced the appointment of representatives from sponsor organizations Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, KPMG, Michigan First Credit Union, MRM Worldwide and Wayne State University, to its Advisory Board. "The addition of these six passionate leaders will serve to diversify our board and allow us to improve...


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WE ARE FORMING A PEACEFUL HUMAN CHAIN TO PREVENT THEM FROM HAVING THE IMPACT THAT THEY WISH TO HAVE. PLEASE DO NOT SAY ANYTHING TO THEM, DO NOT LET THEM GET CLOSE TO THE FORD FAMILY. WE WILL BE FORMING A PEACEFUL HUMAN CHAIN. POSTERS, BANNERS, ETC., ARE ENCOURAGED. MEGAPHONES AND SPEAKING IS DISCOURAGED. WE WILL HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE AND ENCOURAGE CLERGY TO JOIN US IN FACILITATION OF PRAYER. PLEASE PAY YOUR RESPECTS TO THE FORD FAMILY. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) PO Box 68572 Grand Rapids, MI 49516-8572 www.humanrightsteam.org info@humanrightsteam.org The...


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Love is in the air for human rights! TEAM, which is the Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement, will be having a Valentine’s Day Community Event at The Network of West Michigan on Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Network of West Michigan is at 343 Atlas Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Right behind Spirit Dreams). You can enter Atlas Avenue from Wealthy, which is the street by the Pizza Hut in Eastown, or you can enter off Lake Drive by Spirit Dreams. The Valentine’s Day Community Event is open to the general public- anyone may attend! We would love to see lesbian,...


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(C) 2011 SF Gate. Entire article retrieved from: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=81824&tsp=1 President Obama named former San Francisco supervisor/co-founder of the National Center for Lesbian Rights Roberta Achtenberg to be a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. According to the White House, she is currently a member and past chair of the California State University Board of Trustees and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of the Bank of San Francisco. Said President O in a statement: "Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise...


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(C) 2010 USA Today.  Entire article retrieved from: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2010/12/senate-vote-dadt-repeal-/1 The Senate's landmark vote to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is being viewed as a political victory for gay rights, but the long-term impact is not that clear cut. USA TODAY has a story today by our colleague William M. Welch on the joy among gay men and lesbians who will now be able to serve openly in the military and the concerns about training from some in the armed services. But the nagging question for some is what impact will the repeal...


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To Whom This May Concern, TEAM's President Chris Surfus proved to be influential in the passage of the Holland Ordinance to add sexual orientation and gender identity protections to Holland's Anti-Discrimination policy. This would apply to housing, employment, and public accommodations. The passage was UNANIMOUS in the Human Relations Commission. The Ordinance moves on the City Council for a final vote. TEAM was interviewed by the media, namely WoodTV 8 and Michigan Public Radio. Chris Surfus had support from Michael Woerner and David Battjes. Chris Surfus delivered a speech to the Holland,...


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HOLLAND -- Given its conservative reputation, Holland might seem unlikely ground to launch a battle for gay rights. A group called Holland is Ready insists this bastion of traditional values is precisely the community where such a fight must be won. "If that is the perception of a place, it's perhaps even more important we do this," said the Rev. Jennifer Adams, rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Holland. "I believe Holland is far more diverse than communities beyond Holland have recognized." There are many others, some well known, invested in this cause as well. They include Jeff Padnos, president...


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