ZAMI, Inc., an organization for lesbians of African descent based in Metro Atlanta, is awarding a record $21,000 in scholarships in September 2004. 21 scholars from across the country have been granted $1000 scholarships along with transportation and accommodations to Atlanta to receive them. These students are all "out" lesbian and gay men who are making significant contributions to their communities.

ZAMI established its Audre Lorde scholarship fund in 1995 and awarded its first two scholarships in 1997. Since that time, the fund has awarded 70 scholarships to lesbian and gay men of African descent.

The Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund is named in honor of Audre Lorde (1934-1992), the acclaimed author and State Poet of New York who published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She identified as a Black lesbian, warrior poet and is internationally regarded as a significant contributor to the struggle for women's liberation and lesbian and gay rights.

Annually, ZAMI lauds the recipients in a celebratory weekend produced specifically to honor their achievements.

This years event includes:

Saturday, September 18, 2004 11-2 pm
Brunch at Leslie & Paula's Garden
119 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA

Featuring a special reading by celebrated writer, Evelyn C. White, author of the newly released biography, Alice Walker: A Life.

Join Evelyn as she discusses the culmination of ten years of extensive research on one of our most beloved writers. She was granted unrestricted access to Alice Walker's papers and files and also conducted interviews with Alice, her family, friends, colleagues, romantic partners and other American cultural figures. This event is co-sponsored by Charis Circle. Evelyn C. White will autograph your personal copy of Alice Walker: A Life. Books will be available for purchase at the brunch.

Musical and Poetic offerings by DrumSista and the 2004 Audre Lorde Scholarship Recipients.

General Admission: $25.00
ZAMI Members $15.00
Students $10.00

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Saturday, September 18, 2004 8:00 pm
The First Existentialist Congregation
470 Candler Park Drive, N.E., Atlanta, GA

ZAMI honors the 2004 Audre Lorde Scholarship Recipients in a celebratory program at First Existential.

Entertainment provided by Atlanta's premiere lesbian and gay performers.

This Program is free and open to the public.

Need additional information?

Contact Mary Anne Adams, 404-370-0920, zami@zami.org.