On Saturday, 80,000 to a 100,000 people made history at the Moral March in Raleigh, NC. People from all over NC and across the country joined the NC NAACP in marching for a fair and just North Carolina and yes that included LGBT rights!
David and Gary traveled down from Buncombe County to march for equality. The state of North Carolina does not recognize their marriage.
Carmen representing the WE DO Campaign, which calls for full equality under the law for LGBT individuals and families.
LGBT supporters and allies sent a message to elected officials in Raleigh with their visible presence. Amendment One may remain on the books for now, but someday soon in North Carolina, LGBT people will be full and equal citizens under the law.
Sue shows straight allies how it should be done with her homemade “Love Will Win” headband.
You know the song – someday in North Carolina LGBT couples will have the legal right to put a ring on it.
Speakers from The Campaign for Southern Equality, Equality NC and the Freedom Center for Social Justice spoke to the crowd about LGBT issues. From left to right, Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Chris Sgro and Bishop Tonyia Rawls.
The message of love & respect for LGBT people was loud and clear from Rev. Barber, head of the NC NAACP.
