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Contact:Josh Siegel/Josh Meyer
(202) 332-9262
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YOUTH ACTIVISTS ANNOUCE YouthUnited - A NATIONAL YOUTH DEMONSTRATION

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2000 -- A coalition of Washington, DC student and youth groups announced today plans to organize a youth demonstration to coincide with the Millennium March on Washington in April.

According to organizers, YouthUnited will take place on Sat., April 29th in the center of DuPont Circle. This demonstration will provide a centralized meeting place for youth who have come to Washington from all over the country in order to participate in the March, which will occur Sun., April 30. With the program starting at 3pm and ending at 4:30pm, organizers are hoping to see DuPont Circle filled with energized young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies in anticipation of the following day's march.

"With the hundreds of thousands of people descending on Washington, DC for the march, it is only appropriate that there be a forum for the younger members of our community," said GWPride Administrative Chair and YouthUnited co-organizer Josh Meyer. GWPride is The George Washington University's GLBT student group. "The rally's program will include guests and speakers from the many facets of our extremely diverse community."

"The mission of this rally is to highlight the role youth participants play in the queer civil rights movement, and to create a unified model for the movement based on the principles of inclusion, civility and respect," said YouthUnited co-organizer Josh Siegel. "We hope that our demonstration will empower gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth, our families and allies, to take action in their own communities."

YouthUnited has issued an open call for speaker nominations for the rally. Organizers encourage youth to dream big and nominate individuals who will be inspiring, moving and empowering to them personally.

Nominations may be made mailed to YouthUnited, c/o Josh Meyer, 2100 F Street NW #901, Washington, DC 20037 or via e-mail to youthunited2000@hotmail.com. The deadline for submissions is March 24.

Submissions should include a brief description of the person and contact information for both the person nominating and the person or persons being nominated. The nominations must include full name, address and phone number for verification.

YouthUnited is a coalition of youth activists, based out of the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded by local organization, our goal is to empower youth to affect change within our society. For more information about YouthUnited or the rally, call (202) 332-9262 or e-mail YouthUnited2000@hotmail.com.
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