Celebs come out in support of Marriage Equality

This weekend was the wonderful event for Equal rights, Meet in the Middle for Equality. It was held in Fresno. There were several powerful speakers and inspiring activists. Several celebrities came out for the event and some of them even scored some of my protest tees!

TR Knight gave a great speech on the creation of the "3rd Class Citizen". TR and Mark scored my Separate Church and State Shirts.

Dustin Lance Black, Oscar award winning screenwriter for the movie "Milk", gave a very powerful speech that Harvey Milk would be very proud of. It was inspiring and motivating. He is truly a man of words. He scored one of my Separate Church and State shirts too.

Super cutie, Michelle Clunie, from the TV Show "Queer as Folk" scored one of my Love Is Love Tees.

Charlize Theron showed up and listened to the speakers and activists from backastage.

Among the other celebs in attendance were, Eric McCormick, better known as Will from Will & Grace. The creator of Will & Grace, Max Mutchnick was also there. Kian, from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, made a brief appearance. 

Famous activist, Cleve Jones, and Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez were also there so speak out againts Prop 8.

Meet in the Middle - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Central Valley of California to the Meet in the Middle March and Rally held in Fresno. As we pulled up we were greeted by the Castro flag. The rainbow flag was brought down from the Castro district in San Francisco. 

It was a wonderful event filled with passionate activists and celebrity supporters of the LGBT movement and civil rights for all. The event was organized by the wonderful Mayor of Fresno. I'm so proud of her efforts and the event she created for equality. Though it was very hot and sweaty, it was inspirational and worth every minute. I will posting more pictures today!

EQUALITY MARCH - THIS SATURDAY!

MEET IN THE MIDDLE!

Equality March ~ Sat May 30th

from Selma, CA to Fresno, CA

Leaders from the Civil Rights Movement, the United Farm Workers Movement and the Gay Rights Movement will March from Selma, CA to Fresno, CA in a symbolic sign of respect to the social movements before us.

This 14.5 mile march will take 5 hours and will arrive after the MITM rally has started, where rally participants will be anxiously awaiting the march arrivals.

6:30 a.m.
Meet at the Q Street lot, behind Fresno City Hall (map), for individual, organizational and media check-in for transportation services to the Selma to Fresno March starting point - please, RSVP for the march in advance, in the notes section of the RSVP, so we know to anticipate your arrival.

7:15 a.m.
Leave Fresno City Hall for Selma 
Kick-off location at Front St. & Whitson St. (between Highland & Floral) on N. Golden State HWY in Selma (behind Rite-Aid) map

7:50 a.m.
Welcome & Kick-off for Equality March

March speakers include:
Anne-Marie Williams - Jordan/Rustin Coalition
Nii-Quartelai Quartey - Courage Campaign
Javier C. Angulo - HONOR PAC
Yardenna Aaron - Here to Stay Coalition
Andrea Shorter - EQCA & And Marriage For All

8:00 a.m.
Equality March leaves for Fresno

Around 10:30 a.m.
March participants arrive at E. Central Avenue and N. Golden State HWY map

Around 12:00 p.m.
March participants arrive at Railroad Avenue and Van Ness Avenuemap

Same-sex couples married in Fresno County, and those wanting to join the March for the final 2.5 miles to Fresno's City Hall, will meet at this location.

March will be held:
Saturday May 30th, 2009

If your organization would like to send a representative to march in these efforts, please RSVP by filling out our Contact Form - we would like to have one representative from each endorsing and collaborating partner.

About the Selma March

This march pays a symbolic sign of respect to the social movements before us. If your group would like to be represented in this march - please, email us your organization's name and we will send details about check-in needs, when and where to be on that FIRST Saturday AFTER the Prop 8 verdicts, etc. This march is the morning kick-off for the Meet in the Middle for Equality event.

The march will arrive at Fresno's City Hall at aproximately 1pm - the start time of the Meet in the Middle Rally. We are asking that unless you REALLY have the desire to march, that only 1 representative from your organization be present. We have been advised by the UFW's March Organizers that the more people we have, the longer the march will take. We will be escorted by CA Highway Patrol on Northbond Golden State Highway.

People who arrive early, and want to meet us at the Railroad Avenue and Van Ness Avenue intersection at the "Welcome to Fresno" sign, should feel free to join us for the last hour of the march in to Fresno. But, please be aware that your car will be 2.5 miles away from City Hall, after the conclusion of the rally, unless you have made previous plans.

Protest Poster: 2010 EQUAL RIGHTS AGAIN

In 2010 we demand our Equal Rights Again. Here's a new Protest Poster for the fight!

[ click to download ]

Update from Stop8.org

After the recent ruling of the California Supreme Court to uphold Prop 8, our friend, Matt, at Stop8.org made a little video for us to help encourage us to open dialogue with others about Gay Marriage. Get people to understand what it means to you and how it affects your life.

Prop 8 has Been Upheld. Protest Tonight in SF!

The California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8. Get out and PROTEST TONIGHT! let your voice be heard. Fight for your equality.

Protest Poster & Sign Favorites

Prop 8 Protest Posters, Signs and Flyers by against8.blogspot.com at this archive. Below you will finding all images to date for you to download and create your own protest posters! Protest Prop 8 and stand up for Marriage Equality! Stop H8!

Signs have been provided in COLOR and BLACK & WHITE for your convenience. Signs are high enough resolution to blowup into posters. Click the sign you like to see the larger preview and then save it to your computer!

SEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE

One of our most popular Protest Posters is "SEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE" graphic. This typographic treatment simply and directly delivers the message. This sign was seen used at many protests.
You can buy the original Separation of Church ans State T-Shirt here.

LOVE IS LOVE

Another crowd pleaser at rallies is the sign and universal message of
"LOVE IS LOVE".

MARRIED WITH PRIDE

If you are a gay married couple, show your pride with this poster...
"MARRIED WITH PRIDE".

[ click to enlarge + download ]

Self-Admitted Bigot Ms. California

Miss California Press Conference - LOL
I'm going to make a special poster for her.

Day of Decision

Soon California will be releasing it's decision whether or not to invalidate Prop 8. The court must rule within 90days of the March 5th hearings - which means by June 3rd at the latest. Find a rally near you!