What: South Carolinas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and its allied organizations will host a special candlelight vigil honoring LGBT young people who fell victim to anti-gay harassment, bullying, depression and suicide. (candles will be provided)
Speakers: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, SC Rep. Joe Neal, City Councilperson Dr. Belinda Gergel,The Rev, Dr. Thomas Summers, Tony Snell, Harriet Hancock Dr. Ed Madden, Dr. Todd Shaw, Christine Johnson, Stacy Smallwood, ...
What: South Carolinas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and its allied organizations will host a special candlelight vigil honoring LGBT young people who fell victim to anti-gay harassment, bullying, depression and suicide. (candles will be provided)
Speakers: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, SC Rep. Joe Neal, City Councilperson Dr. Belinda Gergel,The Rev, Dr. Thomas Summers, Tony Snell, Harriet Hancock Dr. Ed Madden, Dr. Todd Shaw, Christine Johnson, Stacy Smallwood, Elke Kennedy, Justin Wise, The Rev. Candace Chellew-Hodge.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is scheduled to attend.
Performers: Mandy Applegate and Steven Thompson.
Co-sponsors: The Harriet Hancock Center, The South Carolina Pride Movement, Sean's Last Wish, SC Clergy and Friends Supporting Rights of Gays and Lesbians, SC Black Pride, PALSS, Garden of Grace UCC, The SC Progressive Network, OLOC, Jubilee! Circle, BGLSA at USC, P-FLAG Columbia, Reformation Lutheran Church, SC Equality, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Community Church of the Midlands, and Openings: A supportive and welcoming network of LGBT & Allies coming from diverse spiritual traditions and opening hearts, minds, and doors.
Attire: On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay youth who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes and at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and thats exactly what wed like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter
your sexuality.
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
Where: The North side of the South Carolina State House
Other: We need volunteers so if you would like to volunteer please email Jennifer Tague at pridedaughtersc@aol.com or you may call Harriet Hancock at 781-0515.