Published
by the
Women~
Community
of San Antonio
Volume 13 Number 5 PO Box 12327, San Antonio, Tx, 78212 (210)829-0548
KAREN WILLIAMS TO ENTERTAIN AT
TEXAS LESBIAN CONFERENCE
The 14th Texas Lesbian Conference "Rainbows on
the River" will be held March 23·25, Friday 6 pm to Sunday
noon at San Antonio's AmeriSuites Riverwalk. Featured
speakers are: Luz Guerra, social activist and trainer, and Kel
Herd, director of the film, "It's in the Water" . On Saturday
evening, the conference participants and others wiU enjoy the
creative talents of Austin's Queer Poetry Slam and
oomedleme Karen 'Niilms.
Known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary,
and audience rapport, Wlliwns is a comic craftmaster, a
multitalented writer, an ilsplrational leclurer, and a gifted
performer. Armed with her "heaaing with humor" philosophy,
she is a modem-day alchemist, whose audiences appreciate
her catha11c laughter, and whose peers consider her a oomlc's
comiol
As a solo entertainer, KS"en Williams delights SRO
audiences from San FrMCisco to South Beach to Sydney.
She is also one of the featured performers In the
intematlonaly·aoclaimed and award-wiiwing comedy­documentary,
"We're Funny That WB!J," currently shown
regutEI'Iy on HBO, as well as a nominee for the 1999 GLAMA
Award for her outrageously funny cOmedy CO, "human beings:
what a concept" (~ Entertaimlent).
Comedy writer and former television host of the New
York V~Wiety show, "In The Life," Karen Wiliams' humor writings
are also featured In numerous anthologies, lnctudlng "Joke
Stew" (Andrews MoMeel Publishing); Revolutionary Laughter"
(Qosslng Pres&); '"Out i1 AI Directions" (Warner Books); llld
"'ut, loud & lalghing" (Random Houae).
A faculty member at Cleveland State University,
Profeeaor V\11111118 teaches a Senior Semlnar In Stand-Up
Comedy; her student prOtegees are regulll' performers at the
lmprov 8nd HIIIJ'itles comedy ckJbs, and featured on 1he Oaf
Jan nt Queens of Comedy tc:us. Her dynamic lecture, "From
Comedy to Coot: A Profle of Black Comedians, • Is avalable for
presentation by Wiliams at college venues.
As founder of HaHA Institute i1 Cleveland, Ohio, Karen
Wlll~~nS preasnts humor-related workshops, semi"tars, and
keynotes for sodal service centers, colleges, federal and state
agencies, special events, and non-profit organizations.
The Conference wil also offer a wide range of
workshops, including: Lesbian Sexuality, Rirting 101, Creating
Conscious Commitments, hoHstlc massage, women's health
matters, varied spirituaJ paths, induding Homosexualty llld
the Christian Bible. A workshop entitled "Introduction to Some
Common Herbs That Support Women's Health" will be
presented by Womanspace's own contributor Dr. Beverty A.
Hall, AN, PhD, FMN. WomanSpace member Janice Pichler
will present a workshop, "Coming Out, the Next Generation•.
March 9 is 1he end of reduced registration rates. One­day
or ful conference registration will also be available at 1he
door. Email TLCSanAntonio@aol.com or leave a message at
ph. 21Q-532-9821. Or go to the website at:
http://:hometown.aol.com/tlcsanantonio/myhomepage
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LGRL SPONSORS MARCH AGAINST HATE
LGRL is excited to amounce that the ~ng March
on Austin - March Against Hate wit take aver downtown Austi"t
on Sunday, March 18. Gay, lesbian, bisexualllld transgander
people and our aliea from aJt over Texas can show support for
1he James Byrd Jr; Hate Crimea Act as wei as other GL8T­related
legistatJon by marching up South Congress Avenue to
rally at 1he steps of 1he Capitol.
After 1he bll's dramatic victory in 1he House last
seesion, there is renewed hope for passing the Hate Crimes
Ad. Over 70% of Texans say they support hate aimes
legislation inclusive of sexual orientation. And with George
Bush out of the picture, presidential politics wil not block the
bill's passage. "IUh's presidential bid played a huge role In
klling the biN last seaslon," LGR.L Exeeutive Director Dianne
Hardy-GIJ'Cia said. "Now our legislators ca1 torus on what's
beat forTexas, llld the polls clea1y show that Texans wMt this
law."
The events conUnue on Monday, March 19 with Texas
Gay Lobby Day. lobby your legislators on bits that are
important to you. See "Speak OUt" for more details on lobby
day. Students Wld educators are also enoouraged to
demonstrate and lobby on the19th in support of the Non­Dfacriminatlon
In Education Blls.
If you wMt more Information about the March Against
Hate, please contact Samantha Peterson at 512-474·5475 or
samantha@lgrt.org. And keep an eye on www.outtexas.org for
times and tocatJons for the marcht
(
r WomanSpace is a member of the Esperanza Network. The work of the Esperanza is based on the belief that all fonns of bigotry and oppression, """)
within our comm"unity and in the world at large, can only be slopped by addressing the inherent co~tion between them, and by creating
"- alliances. Please consider group or individual participation. We'd like 1o get to know you. Call 210-228-0201. .J