- Stein Club Supports Clinical Trial Bill - January 21, 2008
- Stein Club members Support Candidates But Offer No Endorsement - January 16, 2008
- Stein Club Testifies on Health Education Standards / DC State Board of Education - December 3, 2007
- Stein Club Calls on Washington Nationals to Ensure Inclusion of Protections Covered by DC Human Rights Act - October 19, 2007
- Stein Club Affirms Support for ENDA - October 19, 2007
- STEIN CLUB CONGRATULATES CHRISTOPHER DYER ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF LGBT AFFAIRS - September 10, 2007
- STEIN CLUB MOURNS PASSING OF CHERYL SPECTOR - September 6, 2007
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STEIN CLUB MOURNS PASSING OF CHERYL SPECTOR
Washington, DC - September 6, 2007 - The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club (Stein Club), the largest LGBT political organization in the District, mourns the passing of Cheryl Spector, a longtime leader within the LGBT community and a member and supporter of the Stein Club.
Cheryl Spector was one of the most active community leaders dedicated to documenting the history, accomplishments, and contributions of the LGBT community in the District. She demonstrated unwavering commitment to building our community, mentoring leaders, and supporting many LGBT initiatives. The Stein Club joins our community in remembering Cheryl Spector and her life.
"Cheryl Spector was an inspiration and a role model for many of us who work to advance LGBT rights in the District and our nation. We will miss her energy, leadership, and, above all, her friendship," commented Mario Acosta-Velez, Stein Club President.
Click on the following links to read articles about Cheryl Spector published in the Washington Blade and Metro Weekly:
The Stein Club, founded in 1976, is a membership organization dedicated to growing the political participation, representation, and visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in the District of Columbia's political process. It is also the local organization of National Stonewall Democrats, a grassroots network connecting LGBT Democratic activists from all across the United States.
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