2021 Rally for Equality
Saturday, September 18, 2021
11 am - 2 pm Bronson Park - Kalamazoo
Over the past eighteen months, the health and economic crisis has raised awareness about existing inequalities and disparities experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community in all areas of life: health, employment, education, housing and more. This increased awareness is challenging communities to talk openly and honestly about equity and justice. It is time to gather together, to re-energize, reunite and raise our voices to demand change. Please sign up and plan to join us and our growing list of Partner Organizations.
Join us…
To rally our community around the unfinished work of LGBTQIA+ equity.
To affirm and protect our rights and ensure our safety.
To protest inequality and discriminatory policies in Michigan.
To raise our visibility and demonstrate the size, strength, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies.
If you are interested in joining the growing list of partner organizations, please contact action@outfrontkzoo.org.
Once you have signed up to attend, you can help promote the event with this Rally poster and these images that you can share on social media. Thanks for helping to spread the word.
for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
This is a great image to share on Facebook.
Order your Rally for Equality t-shirt by 9/1/21 to make sure it arrives before the event.
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS
The following speakers are confirmed as of September 1, 2021:
Monteze Morales, Kalamazoo County Commissioner
Michigan State Representative Christine Morse
Nate Nguyen, Director, Office of LBGT Students Services at WMU
Carrie Pickett-Erway, President/CEO, Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Michigan State Representative Julie M. Rogers
David Anderson, Mayor of Kalamazoo
Kelly Doyle, Executive Director, CARES
Patrese Griffin, Vice Mayor of Kalamazoo
Amy Hunter, Executive Director, OutFront Kalamazoo
Marshall Kilgore, Director of Advocacy, OutFront Kalamazoo
Dr. Grace Lubwama, CEO, YWCA Kalamazoo
Michigan State Senator Sean McCann
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Here are the organizations who have committed to be a part of the Rally for Equality
(as of 9/1/21)
