******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: March 27, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** (Austin, TX) This spring, Soulforce celebrates 10 years of relentless nonviolent activism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) freedom. In keeping with Soulforce’s "take it to the streets" ethos, a mix of formal events and grassroots action will mark the milestone […]
Archives for March 2008
Celebrities Come Out to Support Equality Ride in NYC
******************************************SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: March 20, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Alexey Bulokov, Soulforce Q Cell: 212-203-5774alexey@soulforce.org****************************************** What: Award-winning recording artist Ari Gold will perform an exclusive benefit concert for the Soulforce Equality Ride. Special guests include Anthony Rapp from the original Broadway cast and the motion picture Rent, fashion designer Jack Mackenroth from the Bravo series Project […]
Letter to Derek McCoy of Hope Christian Church
Letter to Derek McCoy of Hope Christian Church March 20, 2008 Derek McCoyHope Christian ChurchPO Box 505College Park, MD 20741-0505 Dear Derek, Hello and greetings from all of us at Soulforce, COLAGE, the National Black Justice Coalition, and the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. On December 3, 2007, our four organizations sent a letter […]
Forum to Kick-off "Right to Marry" in Hudson Valley
******************************************SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: March 14, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Haven Herrin, Soulforce Q DirectorCell: 469-867-5725 haven@soulforce.org ****************************************** What: The Town + Gown Marriage Meet-up Soulforce Q and ACT OUT Vassar invite local students, businesspeople, clergy, and activists to learn about Right to Marry, a campaign that asks Hudson Valley business leaders to publicly express their support for […]
Soulforce and Beyond Ex-Gay Welcome Change at Exodus
******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: March 6, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** In a March 4, 2008, interview with Ex-Gay Watch, Alan Chambers — President of Exodus International — confirmed that the world’s largest network of ex-gay ministries has refocused its priorities and will move away from political lobbying. In spring 2007, Exodus hired […]
A Personal Invitation From Rev. Dr. Mel White
A Personal Invitation From Rev. Dr. Mel White Gary and I are hoping that you will seriously consider joining us in Ft. Worth, Texas, April 25-27, and if you can, stay through the following week until Friday, May 2. You will have a rare opportunity to stand with us on the front lines of our […]