I am going in October are you? The National Equality March will take place on October 10-11, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Come join people from all over America show their voice and let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for LGBTQ people. This march is a way for us to trying and secure full equality in all 50 states. People may say that this march is pointless, but look back to the years 1963 and 64 when the historic civil rights movement made its transition from fighting local battles to winning national victory with the passage of the civil rights act. It’s time for LGBTQ Americans to receive these same civil rights.
On October 11 everyone will gather at approximately noon to officially kick-off our National Equality March. The march route is currently being negotiated with city officials and a final permit is typically given 30 days before the event. The rally will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the west lawn of the Capitol building. Details of the rallies schedule are being finalized and I will post that when I receive it.
Also, please don’t forget the “Brother can you Spare a dime?” campaign going on to help raise money to get buses to go from Chicago to Washington D.C. for the march. Trust me I know times are tough and we are in a recession, but brother or sister can you spare a dime? It's easy to do --- see the button that says donate under Join The Impact Chicago on the left side of your screen, just click it and donate. I am not asking for hundreds of dollars here, just a small donation. All the proceeds raised from this go directly to providing buses for the March on Washington D.C.. I don't need the donations till September 17th (Which is a Thursday). And even if you can't contribute very much, please remember that every little bit helps. How much does it matter? That's for you to decide. In my opinion, there is nothing at stake here except our future.
Plus, if you are in the Chicagoland area you have just one day left before Cleve Jones.
An Evening with Cleve Jones: The Struggle for LGBT Civil Rights
Saturday, August 29th 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, Red/Brown/Purple Line: Fullerton
$5 suggested donation, to benefit Join the Impact Chicago,
towards buses from Chicago to the National Equality March in DC, October 10th
Tickets are available at: http://www.haymarketbooks.org/event.php?id=21.
MJ
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