“GMAD would be nothing without the community we serve and the dedicated staff who carry out our mission. All our accomplishments,
and there are many, would not amount to much, absent the dedication, commitment and hard work of every single volunteer, member and officer, some of whom are present here today, that kept the torch of hope passed on by Charles Angel burning; I am truly grateful for every person who walks through our doors; every 18 year old and every 76 year old who attends a support group; every HIV positive person who shares the story of his struggles and triumphs; every HIV negative person who attends a safer-sex education class;
every person who stops and enquires “what can I do to help you today,” and every employee who comes in early, stays late, sees that extra client, makes that additional referral and goes a little further than expected in order to fulfill our mission as articulated 25 years ago: To empower gay men of African descent through education, advocacy, health & wellness promotion and social support.”—Tokes Osubu, Executive Director, GMAD
The exhibition GMAD at 25: A History in Words and Images opens today at the Schomburg Center. The Schomburg is hosting a special opening ceremony and panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. this evening. For exhibition hours, click here.
