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The January 2004 issue of Transitions, a publication of Advocates For Youth, focuses on serving youth of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed.

See also: Color
. The publication includes information on Asian and Pacific Islander Pacific Islander
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of any of the Polynesian, Micronesian, or Melanesian islands of Oceania.

2. A person of Polynesian, Micronesian, or Melanesian descent. See Usage Note at Asian.
 Youth, Latino Youth, and GLBTQ GLBTQ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
GLBTQ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning
 Youth. Articles discuss social justice, culturally competent programs, barriers to care, masculinity masculinity /mas·cu·lin·i·ty/ (mas?ku-lin´i-te) virility; the possession of masculine qualities.

mas·cu·lin·i·ty
n.
1. The quality or condition of being masculine.

2.
, partner communication, and prevention through the arts. The publication also includes a lesson plan on negotiating sexual risk reduction and pieces written by youth advocates.

For more information: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20036, phone: 202/419-3420, www.advocatesforyouth.org
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Publication:SIECUS Report
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2004
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