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Hello! Thanks to
everyone for supporting EQUALITY WEEKEND 2009. The event
was a huge success and we were all moved by Congressman Lewis'
powerful keynote address. To see a video of this historic
speech please click the link below. This year
EQUALITY ALABAMA is "going green" with an electronic pledge
card. Please make a recurring financial pledge to show
your support for our mission. Simply click on the link
below to be directed to our website. https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityweekend2009pledge Your financial support of EQUALITY ALABAMA is critical for us to continue to be a voice in our state against prejudice and hate. The
mission of EQUALITY ALABAMA is to advance full equality and
civil rights for all the people of Alabama through education,
advocacy and actions as appropriate under the provisions for
nonprofit organizations. Education ·
Participate as a founding member of the Alabama Safe Schools
Coalition ·
Provide email updates to members of our database ·
Survey and report results regarding school and workplace climate
in Alabama ·
Seek opportunities for informing on equal rights conditions and
needs in the state Advocacy ·
Support only fully inclusive local, state, and federal
legislation ·
Work with legislators and government officials to insure fair
and equal treatment for all ·
Recognize and report instances of discrimination and hate which
challenge equal rights ·
Work with national and other state organizations to gain equal
rights on the federal level Actions ·
Lobby legislators for passage of fully inclusive bills, such as
hate crimes legislation ·
Sponsor annual equality program for education and celebration of
progress ·
Provide web-based source for information, resources, and actions
for equal rights ·
Operate Ken Baker Equality Alabama Education Center in
Montgomery ·
Respond to requests for comment and/or assistance regarding
equal rights violations ·
Facilitate inter-organization cooperation in advancing equal
rights agenda ·
Co-sponsor annual Hate Crimes Vigil in Montgomery ·
Participate in rally opposing federal Defense of Marriage
Act ·
Facilitate operation of Alabama Safe Schools Coalition through
participation and funding During the upcoming year, Equality
Alabama will: ·
Team with PFLAG and the Alabama Gender Alliance for a first
Alabama Lobby Day ·
Continue support of the Workplace Equality Project ·
Initiate a Transgender Equality Project ·
Continue participation and support of the Alabama Safe Schools
Coalition ·
Launch a new website with the style and responsiveness of the
Equality Weekend site EQUAL RIGHTS. Nothing more...nothing less. |
