Third Annual Tour of Christian Colleges Empowers LGBT Students $25,000 Still Needed ****************************************** SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: November 20, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media Director Cell: 512-659-1771 paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** (Laurel, MD) The third annual Soulforce Q Equality Ride is coming to a close this week with a de-briefing in Laurel, Maryland. For the […]
Archives for November 2008
Kara Speltz Speech on Behalf of Soulforce at the November 15, 2008 Protest of Proposition 8 in Oakland, California
These last ten days have been such an emotional roller coaster. Tears of joy! Tears of grief. But ultimately, what we need to remember is that at long last, the polictics of fear lost. We are entering a new era, a time of HOPE. When my 42 year old interracial son was born, it was […]
The Courier-Journal, "Gay-issues group visits area college"
Gay-issues group visits area college Bus tour promotes inclusion, safety Friday, November 14, 2008 By Chris Quay, The Courier-Journal One by one, members of Equality Ride read aloud short descriptions of prominent African Americans displayed on the black-and-white pictures they held in front of Simmons College. Taueret Manu, 21, of New York City, held pictures […]
Equality Riders Denied Entry to Baptist Church in Jackson, TN
National Tour of Christian Colleges Advocates Safety for Gay and Transgender Students ****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: November 12, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Caitlin MacIntyre, Equality Ride Media Director Cell: 612-715-6138 caitlin@equalityride.com ****************************************** (Jackson, TN) — On Tuesday night, members of the Soulforce Q Equality Ride, a youth organized bus tour that travels to faith […]
Jackson Sun, "Three arrested at peaceful demonstration at Union"
Three arrested at peaceful demonstration at Union Tuesday, November 11, 2008 By Ned B. Hunter, The Jackson Sun Three members of the Soulforce Q Equality Ride team were arrested Monday during a peaceful demonstration on the campus of Union University. The group was protesting university policy regarding homosexual, bisexual and transgender students. Manuel Lampon of […]
Equality Ride to Conclude at Simmons College of Kentucky with Spotlight on LGBT People of Color
Young Adults Tour Christian Colleges to Advocate Safety and Inclusion for All Students ****************************************** SOULFORCE MEDIA ADVISORY: November 10, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Caitlin MacIntyre, Equality Ride Media Director Cell: 612-715-6138 Email: caitlin@equalityride.com ****************************************** What: On November 13th, the Soulforce Q Equality Ride, a youth-organized bus tour to faith-based colleges, will bring a message […]