NYC: Two Prop 8 Protests
Nov 10th, 2008 by Viviane
Note: Links are to the Facebook event pages. I’ll update if I get any additional events – Viv
Prop 8 Protest in New York at Mormon Temple AGAINST HATE
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: New York Manhattan Mormon Temple
Street: 125 Columbus Ave at 65th Street (Google Maps) (IRT #1 to 66th Street)
Tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters are in the streets in California and Salt Lake City and around the country protesting the votes banning same-sex marriage in California.
Join them! Make your voices heard right here in New York City.
We will tell the Mormon Church how we feel about its relentless campaign to condemn and control our lives. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was, by far, the biggest financer of California’s heinous and hateful Proposition 8. The Mormon Church begged their members to donate money to Prop 8, pouring 20 million dollars into the campaign. And their attacks on us didn’t start there and aren’t about to end. They’re plotting right now to bring their money and influence to bear against the LGBT community everywhere in this country, including trying to prevent marriage equality in New York.
Join us in speaking out against hate and discrimination! Stop them taking away your rights!
PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION – BRING SIGNS — ALERT THE MEDIA
Join the Impact – Protest Proposition 8
(part of the national day of protest)
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: City Hall
Street: 260 Broadway (Google Maps)
Join the Impact is a group that is organizing protests nation-wide against the anti-gay propositions that were passed on Tuesday. Proposition 8 of California, Proposition 102 of Arizona, and Proposition 2 of Florida all banned gay marriage. The Arkansas Adoption Ban prevents unmarried couples from adopting children, and supporters have made it clear that this was aimed towards gay couples.
The protest will take place at 1:30 pm on November 15th at City Hall in New York City, as will other nationwide protests. If you cannot attend in NYC, you can find your nearest location here.
For more info or to volunteer email impactnyc AT gmail DOT com or visit the Facebook page for this event
Tags: Events, nyc, politics
Hey, I found your blog through a google search, and I thought you and your readers would want to know:
There will be a Non-Violence Training before the rally on Saturday at 11:30 am at Marble Collegiate Church on 5th ave and 29th street.
Come hear about non-violent tactics that have been used throughout history to create change, so we can be prepared to put them in action tomorrow afternoon.
here’s the page with more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=33598248873#/event.php?eid=46276959277
We want everyone to be able to come, but space is limited, so RSVP on the page or at micah@sfnyc.org if you’re going to be there!