Tag Archives: Cleve Jones

HomoQuotable – Michelangelo Signorile

“It’s time for these new, even risky approaches, and it’s time to ask for it all — now. That’s why I’m going to Washington for the National Equality March — called for by legendary activists David Mixner and Cleve Jones — even though, like others, I wasn’t initially down with the idea. It’s time the rest of us showed up …

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HRC To Support National Equality March

The Human Rights Campaign announced today that they would be supporting the National Equality March, which takes place in Washington DC on October 11th, just less than 60 days from now. HRC head Joe Solomonese explains: “With thousands of LGBT people and allies coming to Washington to make a difference, it’s our mission to help them become the citizen lobbyists …

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Promo Clip: March On Washington 2009

JMG reader Sean Chapin sends us his official promotional clip for the 2009 National Equality March on Washington.

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March On Washington Promo Clip

The name now appears to be the National Equality March.

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VIDEO: MOW Promo Clip

Via JMG reader Sean Chapin, there’s the first promo clip for the MOW. Visit the National Equality March site for more info.

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Cleve Jones: We Have The Permit, The March On Washington Is Definitely On

Speaking with me by phone this afternoon, activist Cleve Jones confirmed that despite earlier reports that the National Mall was previously booked and unavailable, he does have a permit from the Parks Department for a Columbus Day weekend March On Washington. “We put in a request for the West Lawn of the Capitol, where the Obama inauguration took place, and …

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Cleve Jones Repeats Call For MOW

Speaking at Salt Lake City Pride this weekend, Cleve Jones thanked the Mormon Church for “galvanizing” gay rights activists and repeated his call for a March On Washington in October. Begins at the 8:00 mark.

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HomoQuotable – Karen Ocamb

“With all due respect to Cleve Jones and David Mixner, who I’ve known and covered for many years, I think we seriously need to question the wisdom of convening a march on Washington this October. Yes, LGBT people are angry and disappointed that President Barack Obama hasn’t lived up to his promises and our expectations – something David knows about …

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NAMES Project Creator Cleve Jones Endorses Call For March On Washington

Cleve Jones, the creator of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and former campaign worker for Harvey Milk, has endorsed David Mixner’s call for a new March On Washington. Via Towleroad: “Sadly, at the very moment we are poised to reach our greatest goals, President Obama and the Democratic leaders of Congress have turned their backs, forgotten their promises and …

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Cleve Jones At Eve Of Justice SF

AIDS Quilt creator and Milk subject Cleve Jones spoke in SF yesterday just before the Eve Of Justice march proceeded down Market Street. It’s a fantastic speech, please watch. (Video via JMG reader Sean Chapin)

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Cleve Jones On Rachel Maddow Show

Pioneering gay activist Cleve Jones appeared on the Rachel Maddow show last night to talk about Milk’s Oscar wins. Jones calls on Congress and President Obama to enact federal LGBT rights laws.

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