Though Prop 8 is a hot button issue in California, gays around the country have a vested interest in the outcome of the California Supreme Court’s recent ruling not to overturn the anti-gay measure.
The Charlotte Rainbow Action Network for Equality will hold a rally this evening to bring awareness to equality issues.
Here’s their press release:
The Charlotte Rainbow Action Network for Equality (CRANE) will hold a Friday rally at Marshall Park and march through Uptown to the Government Center, to raise awareness on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) equality issues. The event is a direct response to the May 26, 2009, California Supreme Court ruling upholding the anti-gay Proposition 8. The rally and march will feature several local speakers, including a lesbian couple married in California prior to Proposition 8’s passage in November.
During the Friday event, CRANE will urge supporters to sign a petition in support of a resolution to be presented at the June 1, 2009 City Council Citizens’ Forum. The resolution asks Charlotte leaders to go on record supporting the right of same-sex couples to enter into legally-recognized, civil marriages. Similar resolutions have already been approved by the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Town Councils, and the City Council of Durham.
CRANE members will be present to show their support of the resolution at the Citizens’ Forum. Supporters will wear red shirts or other articles of clothing to signify their support. The full text of the proposed resolution can be read at www.rainbowaction.org/taking-a-stand-bringing-it-home/
FRIDAY RALLY & MARCH SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. : Rally at Marshall Park. Speakers include CRANE members, local LGBTQI and straight ally leaders.
6:15 p.m. : March through Uptown.
Route: West on 3rd St. from Marshall Park, North on Tryon St., West on Trade St., South on Davidson St., ending at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 600 E. 4th St.
After march rally and picket at Government Center and plaza (4th St. side). Includes speakers.
This article appears in May 26 – Jun 2, 2009.
