Rally for a weekend of dignity and join us at the
National Equality March.
We hope to galvanize our movement and knit together
a nation that cries for FULL Access, Equality & Justice for ALL. Leaders
from major civil rights organizations will join us as we march toward the front
steps of the Capitol in a symbolic sign of respect to the social movement before
us.
We will come together and work together to create
the dynamics for a historic moment in fabric of America’s history.
Ultimately, it’s up to you. Up to you to knit
together one voice, one hand, one nation in that permanent blanket of change.
Will you be with us for that change? Will you be meeting us at the
Capitol?
Click to
download a large PDF map of DC.
Friday, October 9th,
2009
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Organization and Community Briefing Meetings
throughout the weekend
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Times and Locations – TBA
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Operation Shine Washington D.C. Hosted by Sasha
Bruce Youthwork; including Wanda Alston House; and SMYAL, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Details TBA
Saturday, October 10th,
2009
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GLAAD will be conducting free media-training
workshops for March participants on Saturday, Oct. 10. Details
TBA
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HRC education event. Details
TBA
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Impact Youth Events. Sponsored by the Trevor
Project held at Gallaudet University, 474 Ridge Street, NW, Ages 13-25, 8:00
A.M to 12:00 p.m. Click for further Details
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Peaceful Demonstration, Union Station Park,
12:30 pm to 12:35 pm, Youth Lead / All ages welcome
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Youth Workshops sponsored by SMYAL, 474 Ridge
Street, NW (MCC building)1:30 pm to 6 pm Ages 13-21. Click for further details.
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Speak Out Event, Union Station Park.3 pm – 5
pm, Youth Lead / All ages welcome Click for further details.
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Lobbying Tactics to Repeal DADT, LGBT veterans
history teach-in. 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Click for further details.
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Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery,
Tomb of the Unknowns. 12:00 p.m. This will be a 15 minute ceremony conducted
by Lt. Dan Choi, Knightsout.org and other former servicemembers
discharged by DADT. Click for further details.
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Memorial Service Honoring Leonard
Matlovich at the Congressional Cemetery 2:00 p.m.
Click for further
details.
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Queer Simchat Torah Celebration 6:30-9:30 at
16th Street J Click to download a
brochure.
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Ecumenical Prayer Service, Cathedral of St.
Matthew the Apostle, 11:00 a.m. 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW Click for further details.
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Matthew Shepard Foundation Fundraiser,
Renaissance M Street Hotel, 8:00 p.m. Details TBA
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Milk & Cookies For Families, Madison Hotel
Ballroom, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Click to donate for this event.
Sunday, October 11th,
2009
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National Equality March will kick off the
rally. Parade route TBA and approximate time 12:00 p.m.
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National Equality March Rally West Lawn Of
Capitol Building Approximate time 2:00 p.m.
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Servicemembers Cadence Run around War Memorials
8:00-9:00 a.m. Location: Starts at WW2 Memorial, ALL are welcome
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We encourage everyone to come to Washington DC to
participate in the National Equality March and its associated events AND are
proud to highlight other fun events and activities that you might want to also
attend that same weekend. We love that so much is happening around the National
Equality March, so come and join us!
The Mid-Atlantic Gay Invitational Classic (MAGIC)
Softball Tournament. Click to learn more.
The Washington Renegades will be hosting the
homecoming game on October 10. Click to learn more.
Gay Bowl IX: The National Gay Flag Football
Championship Tournament October 8-11, 2009
