Seattle OUTProtest has brought together a grassroots coalition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight people and organizations to organize a series of solidarity events to coincide with the National March for Equality this October.



We are excited to build a grassroots movement for civil rights and equality for all, starting with approving Referendum 71 and keeping domestic partnerships legal. Please, plan to march with us in Seattle on October 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm.



March and Rally

Forty years after the Stonewall Rebellion, we march in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and allies in Washington, DC to demand equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states and to show our public support for the Approval of Referendum 71 here in Washington state.

Sunday, October 11

2:00 pm: Volunteer Park, 10th Ave E & E Prospect

5:00 pm: Rally, Federal Courthouse, 7th & Stewart



Thinking Queerly: Community Workshops on LGBT Issues

Community organizers and activists will present a series of workshops on a range of issues affecting the lgbt community including Stonewall and lgbt movement history, homelessness, hate crimes and self defense, lgbt health, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, lgbt legal issues, Gay-Straight Alliances, marriage equality, and more.

Saturday, October 10

9:30 am to 5 pm

Piggot Auditorium, Seattle University



HIV/AIDS Vigil

As the AIDS pandemic nears its fourth decade, we gather to educate and raise awareness about the continued struggles of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, friends, and support networks as well as to demand all resources and all funding necessary for prevention, treatment, and a cure.

Saturday, October 10

Starting at 6 pm

Seattle Central Community College South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine



Generation Q Mega Mixer

Come mingle and mix with seasoned leaders and activists of the GLBTQ community at the Generation Q Mega Mixer. Young leaders (25 and under please) will have the opportunity to socialize, learn from, and quite possibly have a dance off with some of the community's most inspiring members in a relaxed social environment.

Sunday, October 11

6:30 pm

Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike



Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend March & Rally

http://nationalmarch.seattleoutprotest.org/



Get involved with one of our planning committees! Contact for more time and details:

March/Rally Committee, March@seattleoutprotest.org

Workshops Committee, Workshops@seattleoutprotest.org

Outreach Committee, Outreach@seattleoutprotest.org

Mixer Committee, Mixer@seattleoutprotest.org

HIV/AIDS Vigil Committee, Vigil@seattleoutprotest.org



Biweekly General Organizing Meetings, please contact whitney@seattleoutprotest.org for time and location.



Crossposted via Seattle Indy Media.