Black LGBT groups hit Prop 8
Published Dec 4, 2008 8:55 PM
Black lesbian/gay/bi/trans organizations sponsored a Nov. 23 rally in Leimert Park, considered the Black cultural center of South Central
Los Angeles, to protest the recently passed Proposition 8.
They pointed out how it amounts to an assault on the civil and human rights of
same-sex couples and aggravates the economic
crisis already burdening working people by denying them health care and
financial benefits afforded only in marriage.
Chants like “We’re your mother, your father, your sister and your
brother—Now is the time to love one another” stressed unity. As the
marchers walked through a main shopping and public transportation area, people
on foot and driving showed their support.
Pictured above, Monique Blassingame, Nichole Mounsey and Ashley Carroll march proudly
to overturn Prop. 8. Attendees included members of the International Action Center, SEIU Local 721’s Latino Caucus, Love @ Work and the Jordan/Rustin Coalition.
—John Parker
Articles copyright 1995-2011 Workers World.
Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is permitted in any medium without royalty provided this notice is preserved.
Workers World, 55 W. 17 St., NY, NY 10011
Email:
ww@workers.org
Subscribe
wwnews-subscribe@workersworld.net
Support independent news
DONATE
Email this article
Print