Chico Peace and Justice Center

October 12, 2008

As 300 people gathered, we recognized discrimination against the LGBT community and opposed the proposition to eliminate the freedom to marry. October 12th was also the 10th anniversary of the violent death of Matthew Shepard, killed only because of his sexual orientation. We rallied to oppose discrimination in the form of Proposition 8, which seeks to limit the freedom to marry.

The schedule of events included:

Rally to preserve the equal right to marry for all - Vote "No On Prop 8"

Master of Ceremonies: Rob Blair of KHSL TV
Speakers: Councilman Scott Gruendl, Irma Rivera (CSU PRIDE/Safe Zone)
Music by Sherri Quammen

A candlelight vigil remembered the life of Matthew Shepard

Cosponsors included:

Chico Peace and Justice Center, Stonewall Alliance, CSUC Women's Center, NorCal PRIDE, CSUC PRIDE/Safe Zone, ACLU-Chico Chapter, Butte College Gay-Straight Alliance, Shalom Free Clinic, CSUC Peace Institute