by Angel Collie Here we are, already on the way to Philly. I can’t believe there are only two stops to go. In so many ways the ride has flown by, and in some ways, it seems the end will never come. I find myself deeply saddened as Bill stands up and announces that he […]
Wheaton College
A Promise Kept: Equality Riders go to Wheaton
****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: April 21, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Richard Lindsay, 646-258-7193 richard@equalityride.com ****************************************** (WHEATON, IL) – Equality Riders wrapped up two days of dialogue with the students, administration and faculty of Wheaton College today. Riders were welcomed to the campus, where they spoke in classes, presented and shared meals with students. Wheaton […]
Photos from the Soulforce Equality Ride, April 21st, 2006
Photos by Stephanie Houfek Equality Riders at Wheaton College Jay Johnson, Wheaton alum and professor at Pacific School of Religion, speaks outside his alma mater Haven and Jake at Wheaton College Jake Reitan, Jay Johnson and Richard Lindsay on a panel with Wheaton College representatives. More than 1500 students, faculty and comm unity members attended […]
Soulforce Equality Ride: This Discrimination Feels Familiar. We Can’t Ignore the Benefits of History.
****************************************** SOULFORCE MEDIA ALERT: February 16, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Jacob Reitan, 952-212-8311, jake@equalityride.com Haven Herrin, 469-867-5725, haven@equalityride.com Robyn Murphy, 612-965-0838, robyn@soulforce.org ****************************************** (Lynchburg, VA) The first ever Soulforce Equality Ride is set to begin in early March. During a 51-day bus tour, thirty-five young adults will confront nineteen religious colleges and military academies […]
Letter from a current student at Wheaton College
I am so grateful you are coming to Wheaton College! I only wish that me and my partner could march openly with you! We have been together for almost two years and plan to get married following my graduation. I am not out at school, as I would not be able to get my degree […]
The 2006 Equality Ride Route: Wheaton College
Wheaton administrators have worked closely with Soulforce Equality Ride members to plan two days of several forums and events. The members of the Soulforce Equality Ride look forward to our time at Wheaton and are confident that it will be an excellent learning opportunity for all people involved. The concept for the Equality Ride came […]