Rainbow Cafe to host forum on LGBTQ+ issues with Carbondale mayoral candidates
March 17, 2019
The Rainbow Cafe will be hosting a meet and greet and open forum for Carbondale’s mayoral candidates on March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
The meet and greet will take place at the Center for Empowerment and Justice at 213 N Washington St.
The forum will focus on issues specific to the southern Illinois LGBTQ+ community. Candidates will receive equal time to respond to questions and open discussion.
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Both candidates, incumbent Mike Henry and community organizer Nathan Colombo, have confirmed availability, according to Tara Bell Janowick, board chair of the Rainbow Cafe.
The event is sponsored by Unconditional, a support group for parents and families of the LGBTQ+ community in Southern Illinois.
For more information, visit Rainbow Cafe’s website or find them on Facebook.
Staff reporter Jacob Lorenz can be reached at [email protected].
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Tara Bell Janowick • Mar 17, 2019 at 2:21 pm
Unfortunately, we will have to reschedule this event. We will provide details as soon as possible!