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2006 Equality Rider: Carolyn Westra

January 1, 1998 by soulforce

Name: Carolyn Westra
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age: 25

Statement:
As a lesbian in diverse and liberal Minneapolis, I am spared much of the brunt of my country’s hatred and fear of homosexuality. However, I was taught that injustice is perpetuated not just by those who initiate it but also by those who do not fight it. Many GLBTQ individuals are forced to live in silence, fear and isolation, and I will no longer leave them alone to fight against discriminatory policies and institutionalized homophobia. Visiting these schools is an opportunity to give a human face to homosexuality and correct the untruths spread by fear and bigotry. By joining the Soulforce Equality Ride, I am choosing to live by my convictions, and standing with others to demand justice and equality.

Sponsors:
Carolyn has been sponsored a total amount of $1587.00.

NameLocationAmount
Anonymous Donor $25.00
blanche hawkinsdellwood, mn$50.00
Bob and Be DavisNorth Oaks, MN$100.00
Mom & Dad WestraWhite Bear Lake, MN$250.00
Stephanie Terezakis Ann WestraNew York, NY$100.00
Jon PaaschSaint Paul, MN$25.00
Maggie WellerMinneapolis, MN$25.00
O’Hara FamilyMinneapolis, Minnesota$100.00
Sarah LipinogaJamaica Plain, MA$150.00
Maxine Haglund-BlommerShoreview, MN$25.00
Courtney TolmeiCharlottesville, Virginia$50.00
Judy and Dave MaherOakland, CA$100.00
Hans BergmanBrussels, B$100.00
Chuck PhelanLos Angeles, CA$100.00
Camp Bobo Alumni Class ’02Larkspur, CO$50.00
Patrick Schreier and DaughtersRosemount, MN$37.00
T.Geiger & J. Biddle – ILLEE CENTER, IL$50.00
Bob & Charlie ZylstraYankton, SD$100.00
Meghan CosgroveMinneapolis, MN$25.00
Mike and Janice WeumVadnais Heights, Minnesota$25.00
Kristofer and Kristen LundSt. Paul, MN$50.00
Anonymous Donor $25.00
Kris Knutson & Su LegattMoorhead, MN$25.00

Filed Under: Equality Ride, Press

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