National Equality Rally in Philadelphia
For Immediate Release February 5, 2009
National Equality Rally at Independence Hall
March for Equality on Independence Mall
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a First Amendment permit to Equality Forum for a National Equality Rally at Independence Hall on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2009 at Independence National Historical Park.
Organizations, grassroots activists and straight allies will March for Equality on Independence Mall (from the National Constitution Center to Independence Hall) to rally for:
Passage of trans-inclusive hate crimes legislation and Employment Non- Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Support for GLBT Health Issues
Equal benefits for same-sex families
Same-sex marriage Equality
Regional, state and national organizations, people of color, progressive religious institutions, high school and college GSAs and straight ally organizations are invited to be Co-Organizers without cost or legal obligation.
Information about the National Equality Rally and how to participate can be found at www.nationalequalityrally.org