Name: Jennifer LuuHometown: Alexandria, VAAge: 27 Statement: A long time ago, before I knew what was happening, a seed was planted in my head that told me I was unlovable. Deep down inside I always believed it, and it colored the way I lived my life, who I attracted into my life… everything. I have […]
Archives for January 1998
2010 Equality Rider: Jaxon Blayke Lindars
Name: Jaxon Blayke LindarsHometown: Plano, TXAge: 23 Statement: As a Queer Transgender student from a conservative Baptist university I have felt religious oppression first hand. I spent the majority of my time at Oklahoma Baptist University on disciplinary probation due to LGBT related issues. I came out of the closet my sophomore year of college, […]
2010 Equality Rider: Jason Farr
Name: Jason FarrHometown: Corona, CAAge: 22 Statement: Hi everyone, my name is Jason Farr. I am 21 and I live in sunny Corona California. I currently attend Riverside Community College and am majoring in Music and Jazz Studies. I am also a veteran of the US Navy, and an advocate for LGBT rights and the […]
2010 Equality Rider: Jason Conner
Name: Jason ConnerHometown: Fairmont, WVAge: 25 Statement: Growing up in a conservative household in a rural town I’ve learned a lot about what it means to feel different. I joined the Equality Ride to let others know that they aren’t alone. I believe that you can love God and yourself no matter who you are […]
2010 Equality Rider: Heather Shuttleworth
Name: Heather ShuttleworthHometown: Alexandria, VAAge: 22 Statement: I believe that all individuals should have the ability to fully express the beautiful and unique people they are. Authentic self-expression, and acceptance of that in others, are responsibilities each of us must satisfy in order to contribute more fully to the richness of our society. An unwavering […]
2010 Equality Rider: Emily Zahn
Name: Emily ZahnHometown: Beaver Falls, PAAge: 20 Statement: I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. I went to church every Sunday, was a conservative Republican, supported all the “right” causes, and hated all the right people, just like I thought God wanted me too. Thankfully I realized that the “get-me-out-of-hell-free Jesus” did not […]