Reminder: Entertainment Commission Tonight @ 5pm, City Hall

REMINDER!

We urgently need you (and all your friends)...
***Come to the Entertainment Commission hearing TONIGHT!***

5pm, Tuesday August 2 at City Hall (Room 406)

This is likely to be the only public hearing on Badlands, so it may may ultimately
determine the fate of this groundbreaking civil rights case. The Commission has the
power to revoke Natali's entertainment permits. Complainants, witness and the
community will address the commissioners, but everyone is welcome to speak. We
urgently need you to join us to show your support and send a message to the City
that the community is watching.

Thank you!

And Castro For All


SF ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PENALTIES AGAINST SFBADLANDS OWNER FOR
DISCRIMINATION

Hearing Tuesday @ 5PM @ SF City Hall (ask for "Entertainment Commission hearing room
location" at security)

What: SF Entertainment Commission Hearing on Badlands Discrimination Case
Who: Complainants, City Leaders, Community Members to Testify
When: Tuesday, Aug. 2 @ 5PM @ SF City Hall

July 26, 2005 -- In a strong sign that the City is finally taking steps to hold
SFBadlands owner Les Natali accountable for violating its civil rights laws, the SF
Entertainment Commission will take public comment and consider whether to take
disciplinary action against him during its next meeting, on Tuesday, August 2. The
Entertainment Commission has the authority to suspend or revoke the entertainment
permit for SFBadlands, which allows the bar to play music and have dancing.

"Since a City investigation by the Human Rights Commission has already determined
the facts -- that Natali discriminated against African Americans -- the only thing
left for the City to do is to hold him accountable," said And Castro For All
spokesperson John Newsome.

"It's time for the City to take action against Natali before he does any more harm
to our community," noted Newsome. The Entertainment Commission has the power to
enforce the City's civil rights laws and take action based upon the HRC's Finding.
In the meantime, the complainants may continue their journey for justice through
other means, including the State's Dept. of Fair Employment & Housing, civil suits,
and mediation.

For more on the groundbreaking Badlands civil rights case, please visit
http://www.andcastroforall.org