1 25 15 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/83e8755904693855e6d54c588482f665.pdf 94e37313184bacaa369e8f96096f618e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the Historical Society of Washington, MS 0764, BWMT, Box 2, Folder 21. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Eight Anniversary Weekend Program, 1988 Description An account of the resource Describes the events scheduled for the 8th anniversary weekend. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7-9 October 1988 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Events: Welcome Chili Dinner NAMES Project Quilt Roll Call Hot, Horny, Healthy Workshop Candlelight Vigil Meet Informally at Annie's Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/6a5afd04e7f72d8c022ee80b19f14a41.pdf 84fe4405c9f6d3df6fbfe076767cdc42 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 5, Folder 10. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Proposed Amendment for BWMT/DC Constitution Description An account of the resource Amendment for charter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 28 September 1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/962bb4498fec7756bd16adbe20440948.pdf 272b95116c7700ffe54ccffb2884b12e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Folder 10. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Bylaws, Amended 1997 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 May 1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/95b10c8ae4e7d7e19a1c06c48e07e07a.pdf 696ec236156f3456557f36f1667856ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 8. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Letter to membership, 1996 Description An account of the resource Letter and survey were sent to the membership of BWMT-DC, to announce a brunch and working meeting about reconstituting activities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource BWMT-DC Steering Committee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15 July 1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/41aeae3b2159b0224e9894b612326a62.pdf e434f2c4e0a7c62dcf0079d3542aeadd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 1, Folder 1. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles of Incorporation BWMT-DC Subject The topic of the resource Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Description An account of the resource These are the articles of incorporation for the DC chapter of Black & White Men Together. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Christopher H. Bates Bruce Pennington Jack Cardonick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 26 February 1983 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/6fa0010cbccc09c7bc42998816931095.pdf 84426478d5b723f1f8b583cdc3d3b70b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 4, Folder 10. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC letter concerning Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day Subject The topic of the resource Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gregg G. Kantak Black and White Men Together, DC Chapter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 14 May 1992 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Description An account of the resource Letter from BWMT-DC Chairman Gregg G. Kantak to Chauncey Miles, the Chairman of BLGP, Inc. It reports that BWMT-DC denies protesting Black Lesbian & Gay Pride Day. It says BWMT-DC never stated it would protest BLGPD. Chauncey Miles Gregg G. Kantak Black and White Men Together (BWMT) Gay Pride https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/febb7e778e8c1f312be1b8f1d0755988.pdf 905a689c2d574d666a9ebc504e34e759 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda for BWMT/DC Steering Committee Meeting, 03/05/1985 Description An account of the resource Agenda for a BWMT/DC steering committee meeting. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/05/1985 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5c12261ccffadcd738617837a9b282f5.pdf edd933f291a1663b77ceb1c6c3b694c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda for BWMT/DC Steering Committee Meeting, 04/16/1985 Description An account of the resource Agenda for a steering committee meeting of Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16 April 1985 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/83e1efbed9c8de06434caee4787c5bd1.pdf 12cf547eb784f806aabfd0aed8c2156a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 13. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda for BWMT/DC Steering Committee Meeting, 08/20/1985 Description An account of the resource Agenda for a steering committee meeting of Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 20 August 1985 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/329e625b0d3939c986d4ba9f1ddb6e64.pdf 8b4aa322b1b90d0a121d3adb6b41de00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 16. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC membership form Description An account of the resource A BWMT/DC membership enrollment form, circa 1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5cd0dd5dff34ef298451647fc9319cda.pdf 44614b3884e2661fe194af8153dcde8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 13. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Press Release: Bayard Rustin Present Keynote Address Description An account of the resource Announces keynote address by Bayard Rustin at the 5th Anniversary weekend of BWMT/DC's founding. Includes information on other events and workshops. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1 October 1985 [Release] Saturday, 12 October 1985, 1pm [keynote address] Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/dfe54e92db64d1891b88fbbbaab25361.pdf fba8b573f20d6a4fe43713d191c0d04e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 5, Folder 14. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Newsletter, Dec. 1981 Subject The topic of the resource Black and White Men Together, DC Chapter Description An account of the resource Black and White Men Together DC newsletter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1981 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Coming Events Political Education Group A Little Culture, Anyone? Good Guys to the Rescue: Discrimination at the DC Eagle Late Breaking News Letters Received From Prison: George Tolbert Ski the Poconos Help Wanted Editor Swansong Black and White Men Together (BWMT) Newsletters https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c06c7b7270767b769e9e9439aa13756b.pdf fd8edb9982ab37d01ba927e251c156c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 5, Folder 15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Newsletter, May 1983 Description An account of the resource Newsletter from May 1983. Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1983 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. DRS Benefit May 1 Discrimination Response System Special June Newsletter Regional Network Membership Form Chapter Business Open Letter from James Mercer Calendar Meaningful Moments in May From the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Notes Black and White Men Together (BWMT) https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/b97cac06e152001299d04366c6d3ac10.pdf 90bbeefac9c9c37523dfc1bdaf589336 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 5, Folder 16. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Newsletter, Nov. 1983 Description An account of the resource Newsletter of Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 1983 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. BWMT v Badlands Discrimination Claim Message from the Chairman Black Conference Diary News from Other Chapters Calendar Classifieds Board Contacts Discrimination Response System Classified Advertising New Membership Dues Chapter Business 1980s Badlands Black and White Men Together (BWMT) Discrimination https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/cdc40772d2f1aca1169b993ffdb2f945.pdf ae49d588cce0f4d0b0284cdeafd55ab4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black & White Men Together (Series VII) Description An account of the resource In the early 1980’s, a group of men formed Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC (commonly referred to with the acronyms “BWMT” and "BWMT/DC"). It was “dedicated to principles of racial harmony” and served “as a support group for gays wishing to relate positively across racial and cultural divisions.” <br /><br />The organization was focused on having its membership, “socialize comfortably” and “respect and understand each other’s cultural heritage.” Another important aspect to BWMT’s constitution said that one purpose of the organization was “to defend human and civil rights secured by law by developing and carrying out programs directed at the elimination of discrimination based on race, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.” <br /><br />This collection contains the organizational records of the Washington, DC, chapter of Black and White Men Together. The records date from 1981-2003, with the bulk of the records falling between 1984 and 2000. The files are comprised of financial records, chapter and national organization activities, and the group’s newsletters, related to efforts to confront, and end, racism and discrimination in the gay community. Several representative documents have been scanned and posted online.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2Xprs-JJhusa6cN-63OLtFyhflltzeuJN9rfTpgJhVi2dipgM-foIwwCOehRUXFsvHttHgWtK_3hz/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</strong></a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"><span>Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the </span><a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>.<span> </span><span>Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright.</span></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Black and White Men Together of Washington, DC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Papers 1981-2003; bulk 1984-2000. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. In 2012, Ted Mann, one of the officers of the organization at the time of its disbanding, donated all of the BWMT/DC papers which he held to the Rainbow History Project. This collection was transferred to the Historical Society of Washington (DC History Center) in 2014. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This item is part of the BWMT collection, and is stored at the DC History Center, MS 0764 RHP, Series VII BWMT, Box 2, Folder 17. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BWMT/DC Sixth Anniversary Weekend Program, 1986 Description An account of the resource Program describes the anniversary activities of Black & White Men Together, DC Chapter. This program describes the events taking place on the anniversary weekend, the names and contacts of the organizers and supporters of BWMT. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10-13 October 1986 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Black and White Men Together (BWMT)