Fellow Californians this Thursday March 5th the CA Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the validity of Prop 8. On March 4th, the Eve of Justice, 27 cities across CA will march in support of the arguments and against Prop 8. Please take notice, support your LGBT community and stand up for equal rights. Find out about events in yoru city here.
In Los Angeles:
In Los Angeles, we are starting at 5:30PM at historic Olvera St. Join Co-hosts Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty) and Lisa Powell (Courage Campaign) for an evening that includes:
- Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal who will give an update on the case before flying to San Francisco to a! rgue before the Supreme Court in the morning.
- A recommi! tment ce remony officiated by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. All married couples and couples wanting to get married are welcome to join in. This includes same sex and opposite sex couples.
- Musical entertainment by Tony Sweet, Nita Whittaker and Mandy Steckelberg.
- A Candlelight pledge to promote love, tolerance and equality in the future and the promise we will not stop until we our work is finished.
The event will finish with a candlelight march to the Supreme Court building.
Already the Yes on 8 people are sending out the word to mobilize at the event. Let your voices by heard!
Eve of Justice: Lighting The Way For The Supreme Court
Wednesday, March 4th – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Olvera Street, Downtown LA
(South of Cesar Chavez Ave, between N. Main St and N Alameda St) map
2 blocks West of Union Station, providing easy Metro access from Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, East LA and Long Beach
To join the event go to Los Angeles Facebook Event
-Koop