Sepia colored flyer "Bienvenidos a Ellis Island 1990: 1892-1990 Cien Años de Inmigración, Cien Años de Hipocresia. Para los extranjeros VIH positivos no existe el derecho a la vida a la libertad, a la felicidad, tampoco existe el derecho a la salud publica para extranjeros con el SIDA. También se le niega entrada a las lesbianas y homosexuales. El derecho a la libertad de palabra es negado a los extranjeros. No existe el derecho a procedimiento legal para extranjeros. Bienvenidos a los Estados Unidos. Protesta 9 de Septiembre en Battery Park 212-989-1114"
Attribution:
Courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society Jorge Cortiñas Papers
Black and white flyer with photo of winning attorney Mary C. Dunlap and triumphant visitor from England Carl Basil Angelo Hill. Photo by Rink. City Hall Rotunda, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, July 27. To celebrate the permanent, national injunction against the U.S. ban on Lesbian and Gay male foreign visitors. Performers and speakers to include: The Gay Freedom Day Marching Band, Batu-Gala, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Gay Fillipino immigrant Stanley Rebultan, Winning attorney Mary C. Dunlap, Supervisor Harry Britt, Craig Seybold - Mark Tours, Robin Tyler, M.C., and many, many more guests, acts and surprises. The event will be signed for the hearing impaired. The rotunda is wheelchair accessible from the Grove Street entrance of City Hall. Please use the phone at that entrance if the guard is not standing by.
Attribution:
San Francisco LGBT General Subjects Ephemera Collection, courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society
Black and white flyer for Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint and A Different Light Bookstore present Proposition/Opposition. California's Prop 187, the "Save Our State" initiative, would require state-funded schools and health-service providers to check the immigration status of students/parents/patients, refusing service to "undocumented" persons as well as reporting them to the authorities. Proposition/Opposition is our response as queer writers/performers: Joan Jett Blakk, Justin Chin, Jewelle Gomez (Nov. 2 only), Ruven Hannah, Tommi Avicolli Mecca, Charlene Tapia, Chea Villanueva. Nov. 2 & 3, Josie's Cabaret. 3586 16th St./Market, 8pm. (415) 861-7933 for reservations. Tickets $8. On sale at A DIFFERENT Light, 489 Castro St. Oct 8
Attribution:
San Francisco LGBT General Subjects Ephemera Collection, courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society
Black and white flyer to protest the 1994 California Proposition 187. "A resistir la 187 protestemos en el día internacional de los derechos humanos / Resist 187 demonstrate on International Human Rights Day. Sábado 10 de diciembre / Saturday December 10. 11 am Asemblea 24 y Mission (SF) / Rally 24th & Mission. 12:00 mediodía marcha al City Hall / march to City Hall"
Attribution:
San Francisco LGBT General Subjects Ephemera Collection, courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society
Pink flyer calling for "Sponsors Needed: Gay/Lesbian Cuban Refugees 863-4434. Volunteer staff persons are needed. Contributions of money and clothing are tax deductible."
Attribution:
San Francisco LGBT General Subjects Ephemera Collection, courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society
Election flyer for Tom Ammiano for School Board: "Teacher, program administrator, learning disabilities specialist, community youth worker, college lecturer, Tom Ammiano knows the San Francisco schools from the inside... Tom Ammiano: Respected for his experience and hard work for schools."
Attribution:
Tom Ammiano Papers, courtesy of the GLBT Historical Society
Pink flyer reads, "Mujer Latina, Quieres aprender a mejorar tu auto-estima? Proyecto AMIGOS te invita al Circulo de Amistad. Ciclo: Auto-Estima, comienza el miercoles, 23 de marzo, de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m., en la oficina de Mujeres Unidas y Activas, 3543 18th Street, segundo piso (entre Valencia y Guerrero)." The subtext reads, "Ven a aprender sobre este importante tema y hacer amistad con otras mujeres latinas. Te esperamos! Habra Cuidado de Ninos y Antojitos. Para mas informacion llama a Angela o Raul al (415) 243-8908. Proyecto Amigos: Immigrantes luchando contra el SIDA. 995 Market Street, Piso 11, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 243-8908. Proyecto AMIGOS es patrocinando por la Coalicion para los Derechos y Servicios de los Immigrantes y Refugiados, Gente Latina de Ambiente y Mujeres Unidas y Activas."
Black and white flyer with image of the United States flag with barbed wire as the stripes, and fifty headshots of Jesse Helms as the stars. The headline reads, "¡PROTESTA! CONTRA LA MIGRA" with an ACT UP! FIGHT BACK! circle logo and date, "MARTES 19 de JUNIO, 4 DE LA TARDE, SANSOME Y MARKET". The subtext reads, "MARCHA A LAS OFICINAS DE LA MIGRA. ALTO CON LA PRUEBA MANDATORIA DEL VIH (SIDA). FIN A LAS RESTRICIONES INMIGRATORIAS CONTRA LAS PERSONAS CON SIDA/VIH. NO A LA DEPORTACION DE LAS PERSONAS CON SIDA/VIH.
Attribution:
From the Jorge Cortiñas Papers, courtesy of The GLBT Historical Society
