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Tomorrow, September 24th, the Westboro Baptist Church
will be protesting a local Indianapolis high school production
of The Laramie Project. A group that promotes hate
against many groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender individuals, the Westboro Church plans on
picketing North Central High School from 2:55 pm to 3:30
pm—just as classes end for the day.
In addition to the disruption at the high school, Westboro
plans to stage disturbances outside the Jewish Community Center
(JCC) in Indianapolis.
Honoring the desire of both North Central High School and the
Jewish Community Center for there to be no counter-protest, a
call for donations has been organized for the North Central High
School Gay Straight Alliance, Indianapolis Youth Group, and the
Jewish Community Center.
The purpose of the fundraising is to counter the
horrible message spread by the Westboro Baptist Church. The
“Phelps-A-Thon” will take donations for every minute
the church protests and will share the proceeds between the
North Central High School Gay/Straight Alliance and Indiana
Youth Group.
More information and to make a donation can be found here.
Please also consider purchasing a ticket to North
Central’s production of The Laramie Project. The
play will be shown at 7:00 pm on September 24th, 25th, and 26th.
Tickets will cost seven dollars and can be purchased at the
door. More information can be found by calling the school at
317-259-5301.
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