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NEWS & LETTERS, June 2004Honk for gay marriageMemphis, Tenn.--The Memphis Lesbian and Gay Justice Coalition and supporters gathered at a major intersection here on May 17 to commemorate the first gay and lesbian marriages performed in Massachusetts. Approximately ten people held signs, rainbow banners, balloons, and flags and urged motorists to honk for gay marriage rights. The demonstration was planned from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. but we remained for an additional hour because of the strong community support! Almost half of the passing motorists responded to the demonstration positively by honking horns or waving. Several passengers were spotted honking reluctant drivers' horns! We met little resistance, a surprise for Memphis. While the demonstration was to celebrate and advocate gay marriage rights, we also held signs pertaining to ending discrimination of all forms, and securing comprehensive equal rights for gays and lesbians. One mainstream journalist stopped to interview us and several activists appeared on a local call-in radio talk show to discuss the victory in Massachusetts and the aims of gay rights activists. --Amy |
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