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About Us
Mission Statement
Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club was formed as a Democratic Club under the
guidelines and affiliation of the California Democratic Party and the
California Democratic Council with the purpose of furthering the human and
civil rights of all minorities, especially those of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgendered people.
History
Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club was started in late 1977 in response to
the Briggs Initiative, an anti-gay-and-lesbian initiative to bar gay and
lesbian teachers from the classroom. After Briggs was defeated, the club
continued as a political voice for the community, recognized by both the
California Democratic Party and the California Democratic Council, and soon
after its inception received the award for the largest growing club in
California. Over the years, the club's work in campaigns made its
endorsement a sought-after asset. We strive to continue to be a voice not
only for gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, but also
as a proponent of human and civil rights for all minorities and an advocate
for progressive issues.
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