GIVE A DAMN
The Give a Damn Campaign is for everybody who cares about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
But, it’s especially for all you straight people out there! Whether you’re already an active supporter, want to show your support for the first time, or hadn’t given equality a lot of thought before and now want to learn more, we are here to help you get informed about the issues and get involved, at a pace that works for you.
You’ll find a lot of useful information throughout this site—information that’ll engage you, surprise you and move you. You will also find a bunch of ways to get involved and show your support and encourage your straight peers to show theirs as well.
For all you gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folks—we need and want you here, too! Because this site is also for you. Not only will you learn new things that might surprise and interest you, you’ll also find a lot of useful tools and resources that will help you encourage the straight people in your life to give a damn.
On the Web/ On YouTube /On Facebook/ On Twitter
WE ALL SHOULD GIVE A DAMN!
Pull out all that purple!!
On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools. RIP Tyler Clementi, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase and Billy Lucas. You are loved.
Join this event and invite everyone on your friends list. Don’t let their deaths be for nothing. Let it mean something, and let’s do something to change this country for once.
On Facebook – Invite your friends!
Candlelight Vigil for LGBT Suicides
Monday, October 4 · 10:00pm – 10:30pm @ The Compass on VCU Main Campus
Let’s all come out in support of our friends, family, and others who have been harassed for being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc…
There have been 6 suicides related to LGBT harassment in the past 3 weeks. We as a community NEED to do something about this. Homophobia is a real threat in America. Right now people need support and love. Let’s come together as a campus in support of those who fight and in reverence of those who have died.
Invite your friends, family, anyone to this event. Together we can help to end homophobia.
