This Site Aims to Promote the Historic Oil Region of Northwestern Pennsylvania as a Welcoming Place for All and to Challenge the Bigotry of Those Who Seek to Exclude Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender People from Open and Equal Participation in Community Life, particularly the Venango County-based Hate Group known as the American Family Association of Pennsylvania. Learn more at OutintheSilence.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The 21st Century Stonewall Uprising: Northwestern Penna. Coming Together in Erie To Raise GLBT/Ally Visibility & Protest Passage of Anti-Gay Measures
ERIE, PA — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight residents who favor fairness and equality for all are invited to take to the streets of Erie on Saturday, Nov. 15, to peacefully protest the recent passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot measures in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida.
Every day since Election Day, thousands have joined in protest in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento.
A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists has followed in their footsteps.
On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and other areas of our daily lives.
WHAT: Stand Up For Fairness And Equality For All in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Everywhere
WHO: Gay, Straight, Younger and Older, Bi and Transgender, All Colors and Creeds of Erie, PA and surrounding areas.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 1:30 p.m
WHERE: Erie County Courthouse, 140 W 6th St, Erie PA 16501
For more information contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833 or info@eriegaynews.com or Rev. Steve Aschmann at (814) 440-0902.
More info is available online at Join the Impact - Erie or Join the Impact - National.
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