"No to Hate Crimes" Day of Action

Queers United  Oct 30 09

Tonight starting at 9pm through to 9pm on Saturday, an internet campaign created by Act on Principles is happening to demonstrate worldwide support for ending hate crimes. For just two minutes of your time this October 30th, take a moment to light a candle and stand in silence. You can be together with big or small groups in your public square, in your neighborhood, in front or your city hall or you can be in your room in front of your altar.Then, take a of photo of the candle you light and post it as your Facebook or other social networking profile pic for the next 24 hours. This is to make a further visual statement saying NO TO HATE CRIMES. Full story...

Bookmark and Share

Have your say - be the first to comment

Please login to post a comment


Login


More stories from queers united »

Double Standard on Adam Lambert's Display of Sexuality

Queers United  19 hours ago

On ABC's The View American Idol runner up singer Adam Lambert's display at the American Music Award's was the subject of heated discussion.

Fox News Takes Side Against Gay & Trans Inclusive Sex Ed

Queers United  less than a day ago

In a segment called the Fox News 'Medical A Team' hosted by Trace Gallagher the discussion topic centered around a new magazine for teens called Sex Etc.

Buying for Equality 2010

Queers United  less than a day ago

The Human Rights Campaign has released their annual 'Buying for Equality' guide that scores businesses and products based on their commitment to LGBT equality.

Open Forum: Metrosexuality - The Unlikely Ally for Gay Liberation?

Queers United  4 days ago

"Metrosexual" is a term given for straight men who are very concerned with their appearance and maintain stereotypes generally associated with gay men.

Transgender Day of Rememberance 11/20/09

Queers United  5 days ago

Today, November 20th marks the eleventh Transgender Day of Remembrance, a solemn time to think back and honor our transgender brothers and sisters who were murdered for being who they are.

Nationwide Vigils Planned for Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen

Queers United  6 days ago

Vigils are being planned across the nation for this Sunday, November 22 to honor slain teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado who was brutally murdered for being gay.

Oklahoma City Gays Boycott Flip's Restaurant

Queers United  6 days ago

Flip's Wine Bar and Trattoria has found itself in a new battle after its owner Gail Vines a member of the Oklahoma City School Board voted twice to fire an openly gay teacher.

Queer the Census!

Queers United  Nov 18 09

As it stands the 2010 census will not include a question about sexual orientation or gender identity.

Word of the Gay: "HBB"

Queers United  Nov 18 09

"HBB" is an acronym often used in chats and personals that stands for hot bi babe.

Most read today »

Most read this week »

What's New on QueensSpeech Gay News