DGLA (Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit political advocacy organization. DGLA advocates on behalf of the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered) community and our allies through ongoing communication with elected officials and public staff, active leadership on public policy changes affecting our community, fighting acts of discrimination, and working with other organizations toward full GLBT equality in society.
DGLA advocacy programs include: - Advocating for domestic partnership healthcare benefits for City of Dallas employees.
- Founded the Resource Center of Dallas in 1983 as a spin-off of DGLA.
- Assisted in the establishment of other GLBT-related organizations, including the Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance (CCGLA), The Carrollton Project and other groups.
- Working with North Texas media outlets to promote fair press coverage of issues affecting the GLBT community.
- source cut off. More to come.
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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees tonight voted unanimously to adopt a Student Welfare Freedom from Bullying policy by a 9-0 vote to roaring applause from a packed auditorium. The comprehensive policy had been expanded to enumerate protected categories including sexual orientation (actual or perceived) as well as gender identity and expression. Additionally, the new eight page policy institutes definitions, training requirements and procedures for enforcement along with named personnel and phone numbers for students, faculty, administration, staff and parents to utilize when bullying issues arise.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 November 2010 13:59 )
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Dallas ISD Board to Consider Bullying Policy
Written by Doug Miller
Sunday, 14 November 2010 16:36
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On Thursday, November 18, at 5:30 PM, the DISD Board will take up consideration of a bullying policy to institute definitions, policies, training requirements and procedures for enforcement. The meeting will be held at the DISD Headquarters (3700 Ross Avenue) with leaders from the GLBT community planning to contribute to the discussion before the board. This proposed policy, under development for some time, has been recently expanded to enumerate protected categories including sexual orientation (actual or perceived) as well as gender identity and expression.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 November 2010 14:02 )
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DGLA organized rally to support GLBT teens and youth was covered in Dallas-area media:
Speakers were:
- Damien Duckett, Board of Directors, DGLA
- Rep. Roberto Alonzo, Texas State Representative
- Hon. Delia Jasso, Dallas City Councilwoman
- Sam Wilkes, Youth First Texas
- Larry Duncan, Board President, Dallas County Schools
- Jesse Garcia, President, LULAC 4871
- Lee Taft, Executive Director, Resource Center Dallas
- Paul Tran, Board of Directors, Equality Texas
- Patti Fink, President, DGLA
Note: I've probably missed some of the media coverage. Please add comments to point us to other coverage. Thanks in advance.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 October 2010 17:35 )
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Dallas Fire and Rescue GLBT Liaison
Written by Steve Krueger
Sunday, 19 September 2010 09:07
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Dallas Fire and Rescue has a GLBT Liaison, Sherry Durant. You can contact her at:
Sherry Durant
Dallas Fire and Rescue GLBT Liaison
214-670-5108
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 November 2010 14:03 )
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Dallas GLBT Liaison Officer
Written by Steve Krueger
Sunday, 19 September 2010 09:03
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The goal of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Liaison Officer is to build-on and strengthen the relationship between the GLBT community and the Dallas Police Department.
By doing so, the Liaison will contribute to the creation of mutual trust between the Police Department and the GLBT community so GLBT citizens gain increasing confidence in the Police through the provision of fair and professional policing services.
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http://www.dallaspolice.net/index.cfm?page_ID=9755
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 November 2010 14:03 )
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