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Email:ADODINewYork@aol.com
ADODI New York Inc.
P.O. Box 7417
JAF Station
New York, NY 10116-7417
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DONATIONS:
ADODI Vision Fund
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ADODI New York
is a self sustaining organization with non-profit sponsorship and as such depends on the support of Brothers and allies like you as committed partners in realizing our vision.
May we suggest a donation to our VISION Fund by becoming
A Friend
Up to $50 Donation
A Supporter
Up to $100 Donation
An Advocate
Up to $250 Donation
A Protector
Up to $500 Donation
A Patron
Up to $1,000 Donation
A Sustainer
Up to $5,000 Donation
A Keeper of the FLAME
Up to $10,000 Donation
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-ADODI -
THE SIX PRINCIPLES
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SPIRITUALLY GUIDED
Seeking guidance and becoming grounded in the
Divine Energy that unites and center all our spirits.
HONESTY, OPENNESS AND CLARITY
Communicating thoughts and feelings in a sincere
and concise manner. This principle also speaks to
the need of developing good listening skills
as well as awareness of our body language.
SENSITIVITY TO FEELINGS
Acknowledging another person's feelings or point
of view with or without necessarily agreeing
with it.
CAREFRONTING
Reaching out to support and assist each other in a
caring and effective manner.
RESOLUTION
Establishing a realistic sense of closure of issues
pertaining to our individual and collective purpose.
THE FIVE A's:
ACKNOWLEDGE,
APPRECIATE,
AFFIRM,
ACCEPT,
ACHÉ
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HABARI GANI? (What's The Word?)
Greetings ADODI Brothers,
Peace and blessings! ADODI New York chapter's upcoming "2nd Saturday" gathering is Saturday, November 8th, 2008 from 4:30PM to 7PM. For our new brothers receiving the Habari Gani e-Newsletter, the address and travel directions with a travel map aide link are always provided towards the bottom of the enewsletter. We hope to see you there! AND PLEASE BRING A BRUTHA OR TWO.
The ADODI New York gatherings are a pot luck gathering so feel free to contribute food, beverage, desserts, etc... or whatever!
The
Habari Gani e-Newsletter is our way staying in better contact with you
more efficiently and updating you on news relating to the ADODI New
York chapter. Of course, we'll also keep you up to date with other
ADODI National activities such as the ADODI Summer Retreat (see below).
And
please feel free to FORWARD our e-newsletters to other same gender
loving brothers who might be interested in the ADODI experience.
Good or bad let us know your thoughts. This e-newsletter is a work-in-progress and things will be modified along the way in future issues to serve you better. Please send email feedback regarding the "Habari Gani e-Newsletter" ONLY to ADODINY[at]GMAIL.com
All other inquiries regarding the ADODI New York chapter should be sent to ADODINewYork[at]aol.com
Harambee (Let's all pull together)! Aché!
ADODI New York
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Topic For Saturday, November 8th, 2008 @ 4:30PM: WE GIVE THANKS 
This holiday season, we want to give thanks for the strength and beauty of all same gender loving (SGL) men of African descent who have inspired us and kept us strong in this society for nearly 400 years. Even through homophobia, our desire to be could not be stopped by the oppressive measures that prevented--to a limited but often frightening extent--our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Nevertheless, ado, gay, two spirit, or SGL men of color have bonded through spiritual will and have been an integral part of our political, social and economic foundation--in every generation--expressing and containing our culture's highest ideals that enable us to thrive today.
We give thanks for our mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers, who had the courage to love us just as we are, and for the mother, father, sister and brother figures who do so anyhow when our own could not. Indeed, we are thankful for the children who have come into our lives; the families of friends, relatives, and neighbors who relish life in all its drama and-- through their love--support us no matter what the tensions and difficulties are in ourselves.
The emotional ties that bind us are also woven through the unity of faiths that are the sustaining fabric of our community. Our spiritual beliefs and practices are the bedrock of our souls. For that we give thanks, and we pray that all our religious communities continue to sustain us.
We give thanks for the ability to build communities through our cultural traditions. One example of the unique ways we do this through the potluck Thanksgiving celebration here at ADODI on Saturday, November 8th at 4PM. This event, along with our holidays and reunions continue to keep us together during modern times, which seem engineered to keep us apart.
And finally, we give thanks for the opportunity to live in a land that--albeit slowly-fulfills it constitutional promise. At the time of this writing, Barack Obama has over 300 of the 270 electoral votes needed to become the President of the United States. Should our Greatest Spiritual Power permit Obama to win, he will not only alter African or American or World History, but the destiny of humanity itself.
Amen and
Aché
ADODI New York
Planning Committee
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UPCOMING ADODI NEW YORK EVENTS
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Saturday, December 13th, 2008
Regular ADODI Monthly Gathering
A KWANZAA Event
4:30PM to 7:00PM
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ADODI's HERITAGE(Established in Philadelphia, PA in 1986)
IN OUR 22nd YEAR!ADODI, the plural of ADO,is a Yoruba word that describes a man who "loves" another man.More than just a description of partners in Africa, the ADODIof the tribe are thought to embody both male and female waysof being and were revered as shamans, sages and leaders. Who is ADODI?ADODI is a community of men of color who affirm theirAfrican lineage and love of men. Our purpose is to foster andencourage the self-discovery, validation, empowerment andliberation of all members of our diverse community.Where do we meet?Every 2nd Saturday of every month @Audre Lorde Project85 South Oxford Street[between Fulton Street & Lafayette Avenue,next to the church]Fort Greene in Brooklyn, NY4:30PM - 7:00PMA potluck dish is welcomed but not required - An open heart is!DIRECTIONS:"C" train to Lafayette Avenue; "G" train to Fulton Street; D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific StreetBuses: B25, B26, B38 or B52 to closest stop to S.Oxford Street  TRAVEL MAP
REMEMBER, EACH ONE REACH ONE!SHARE THE EXPERIENCE:INVITE AND BRING ANOTHER BRUTHA TO OUR GATHERINGS!
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