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PROTEST RICK WARREN @ MLK's CHURCH on MLK DAY | JANUARY 19, 2009 | ||
| ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO | TIME & LOCATION | EVENT DETAILS |
| Jeff Schade (jeff@glbtatl.org) Adam May (adam@glbtatl.org) Todd Vierling (todd@glbtatl.org) | 9am (the earlier the better) @ Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA! See glbtatl.org/dream for the latest information and details on how best to get there on the 19th! | Please wear dark/black clothes, and be respectful of the event. We are not protesting the church. We are not protesting Dr. King. We are protesting Rick Warren DESECRATING Martin Luther King, Jr.'s pulpit on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no less. |
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| Lenox Mall/Phipps Plaza (On December 13) | Jeff Schade - | http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35565609294 Southern Voice picked up the story! Our community contributes $700 billion a year to this economy (the same amount as the bailout), yet we are not given equal protections under the law that every citizen deserves. As such, it is time we make a stand. During the largest shopping season of the year, we ask that you do one very important thing: Don't Buy Anything! What would happen to this world if the LGBTQ community didn't exist? Why is it that we continue to contribute to an economy and government that does not contribute to us? Let's answer these questions on December 13th. On the public sidewalks near Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza (two of Atlanta's busiest shopping centers) in the middle of the Holiday shopping season, we will take to the streets and again prove that we are not a silent sector of the community in Atlanta and are instead a vocal and growing group and we are tired of being second-class citizens. While a full scale single-day boycott will not be productive, we are encouraging several actions by those who attend. Instead of spending money at these locations, we will be raising money for local charities and donating to their causes. We will also be organizing a food drive during this event. Again, as in our last (and future protests), this is a peaceful event. We are out here to show that we are members of the community in Atlanta, we are not here to be violent or disruptive -- although we do expect a (legal) traffic disruption will occur if we have a large enough group. | |||
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Please bring canned goods to the start-off point, and they will be collected for the Atlanta Food Bank. | |||||
| 12/13 Protest Info | Address & Map* | Notes & Updates |
| City: Atlanta, GA Time: 1pm — 5pm Organizer: Jeff Schade Contact info: Supporting Organizations: Georgia Equality Southern Voice |  Lenox & Phipps: Lenox Mall & Phipps Plaza | This is THE premier shopping district in Atlanta. Using the public sidewalks, crosswalks, and a massive number of people would get the point across best. Lots of signage, and lots of visibility. (A huge number of protest participants might even tie up traffic a bit.) MARTA is a must to avoid parking (and possibly traffic!) problems. The Buckhead MARTA station (North/Red line) lets out a few blocks down Peachtree Street, and the Lenox MARTA station (Northeast/Orange Line) a few blocks down Lenox Road behind Lenox Mall. Open to thoughts and ideas, so let's see what we can do to show shoppers and this "shopping destination" how much GLBT money they're missing. We are EVERYWHERE, but on December 13th, we're not buying it anymore! The economy is stale, and our rights are not for sale. Hit 'em where it hurts - the wallet. Please check out and add to your friends on FaceBook. Spread the word! Check out www.duh.org/NOH8 for signage, and more will be added soon. Don't forget your bells, whistles, jingle bells, etc. Pink and black Santa hats are fetching this time of year. Sparkly pink garland is always a nice accessory! Sadly, we have to stay on the public sidewalks, and that means you can't ride the Pink Pig. |
| Protest Info | Address & Map* | Notes & Updates | ||
| City: Atlanta Time: 1:30pm Organizer: Jeff Schade (more to be added) Contact info: Jeff Schade: jeffschade3@gmail.com Paul Schappaugh: 
Supporting Organizations: We have received notice that Georgia Equality and the Mega Family Project will be in attendance. | City Hall: (this event is occurring outside the GA State Capitol building) 214 Capitol Ave, SW, Atlanta GA 30334 | This event has moved from the Atlanta City Hall to the State Capitol Building. Contact me with info and such. I have additional fliers with our specific city information available! Please notify any local businesses and organizations and ask for their involvement. |
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| zzravizz | ideas for doma protest | 3 | Jan 1 2009, 8:58 PM EST by ADAMATL | ||
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Hit college campuses for signatures before the big protest and go to gay bars to get signatures.
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| ADAMATL | Things went well... | 0 | Dec 16 2008, 5:46 PM EST by ADAMATL | ||
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Although our local gay paper says that only two dozen people showed up, my partner (who is ADD/OCD) counted more than 50. We collected a great heap of canned goods for the Atlanta Food Bank. We received TV coverage on two local channels, and we're building bridges to keep up the momentum. Check out the video from one of the local stations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCoyRv1lp0 More to come, I guess... |
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| ADAMATL | Day Without A Gay - Picket and March @ Lenox Mall & Phipps Plaza | 3 | Dec 9 2008, 1:06 PM EST by ADAMATL | ||
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Since this is the PREMIER shopping district in Atlanta, and it's just LOADED with public sidewalks and crosswalks, this would be the best place to make an obvious display of our ECONOMIC impact. Obviously I'm open to ideas and alternatives, but my concept is to march/picket the whole of the shopping district between the two powerhouse malls. (Even though it's free, no, we can't ride the Pink Pig that day.)
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