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LGBT Activists Hold Two-day Vigil Outside Archbishop’s Office

April 22, 2009 by soulforce

Protesters urge Vatican to sign United Nations Declaration on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: April 22, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Carlos Perez de Alejo, Media Director Cell: (321) 948-3423 Email: carlos@soulforce.org ****************************************** (New York, NY)- Beginning on Wednesday, April 22, members of Soulforce and its allies will hold a two-day […]

Filed Under: Roman Catholic Church Tagged With: Celestino Migliore, Christian Supremacy, declaration on sexual orientation and gender identity, direct action, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, marriage equality, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, roman catholicism, same-sex marriage, soulforce, united nations, vatican, vigil

GLBT Catholics and Their Allies Vigil in Minnesota

December 2, 2007 by soulforce

Over three hundred people gathered at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, December 2, 2007 for a vigil of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Catholics, their families and supporters. Soulforce’s Mel White, Phil & Randi Reitan were at the vigil. One of the organizer’s reports can be found here. [youtube=BOn5LUlK73s]

Filed Under: Roman Catholic Church Tagged With: catholic church, catholicism, Christian Supremacy, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Mel White, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, soulforce, vigil

Defying Convention, Ordinary Straight Americans Back LGBT Civil Rights

October 17, 2007 by soulforce

Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights Ends, Soulforce and Atticus Circle Launch "Straight Takes" ******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: October 17, 2007For Immediate ReleaseContact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org****************************************** (Austin, TX) — In the 1970s, Tim and Cindy Morris attended an anti-gay rally at the Indiana State Capitol. Last Friday, October 12, the […]

Filed Under: Event Reporting Tagged With: atticus circle, Christian Supremacy, direct action, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, seven straight nights, soulforce, straight takes, vigil

Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights Garners Grassroots Momentum

October 8, 2007 by soulforce

Vigils Across the Country October 7-13, 2007 Illuminate Straight Support for Equality ******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: October 8, 2007For Immediate ReleaseContact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org****************************************** Standing at the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia, and on the steps of the Statehouse in Augusta, Maine, straight Americans kicked […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: atticus circle, Christian Supremacy, direct action, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, seven straight nights, soulforce, vigil

MLK Family and Friends Join Straight Americans Standing Up for Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans

October 5, 2007 by soulforce

Events in Atlanta and Across the Nation October 7-13, 2007, Reflect Broad Support for Equal Rights ******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: October 5, 2007For Immediate ReleaseContact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.orgBilliee Pendleton-Parker, Atlanta Vigil Co-LeaderCell: 404-271-0928****************************************** (Austin, TX) — On October 7, 2007, Isaac Farris Jr. — nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: atlanta, atticus circle, Christian Supremacy, direct action, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, mlk, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, seven straight nights, soulforce, vigil

Groundbreaking Project to Feature Straight People Standing Up for Gay Americans and Their Families; Events Across the Nation October 7-13, 2007, Reflect Growing Support for Equal Rights

September 19, 2007 by soulforce

******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: September 19, 2007For Immediate ReleaseContact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org****************************************** (Austin, TX) — On October 7-13, 2007, straight people across the nation will "come out" as supporters of equal rights for gay and lesbian Americans. From Santa Rosa, California, to Montgomery, Alabama, to Augusta, Maine, overnight vigils will […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: atticus circle, Christian Supremacy, direct action, Gay Christian, Homophobia, LGBT activism, LGBT history, lgbtq, LGBTQI, Queer activism, Religion-based violence, seven straight nights, soulforce, vigil

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