Tue, June 2 2009
Media Contact
L.A. Contact: Stevie St. John
(323) 993-7643
N.Y.C. Contact: Allison Palmer
(212) 620-7310
Cast Your Vote for Best Short Video Promoting Marriage Equality
$3,500 in Cash to be Awarded – Everyone who Votes is Eligible to Win Sony Video Camera
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2009— The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City put out the call, and videographers from across the nation responded by submitting short videos promoting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. Now it’s time for the public to weigh in and help select the best entrants in Project Pushback.
From June 2-15, visitors to www.equalityvideo.org will be able to view the 68 video entries and vote for the ones they think are most likely to change hearts and minds in support of same-sex marriage. They’ll also have the opportunity to enter a free drawing for a $1,000 digital video camera.
The stakes are high for Project Pushback entrants—the winner of the popular vote will receive a $1,000 prize, and a panel of industry experts will select the Grand Prize winner, who will receive $2,500.
But the stakes are even higher for same-sex couples across the nation, most of whom cannot legally marry in their home states. The tide is turning, but there’s a lot of work to be done before everyone in this country enjoys the freedom to marry the one they love.
To view and vote on Project Pushback videos, visit www.equalityvideo.org.
About the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Since 1971 the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building the health, advocating for the rights and enriching the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Our wide array of services and programs includes: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; essential services for LGBT-parented families and seniors; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; cultural arts and much more. Visit us on the Web at: www.lagaycenter.org.
About the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City
Established in 1983, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, located at 208 West 13th Street in New York City is the largest LGBT community center on the East Coast. More than 6,000 people visit the Center weekly and 300 groups meet here. More information is available at www.gaycenter.org.
About the Center
A beacon of hope for 29 years, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center builds and supports our community through arts and culture, wellness and recovery, family services and life-saving youth programs designed to foster healthy development in a safe, affirming environment. The Center envisions a world where LGBT people will no longer face discrimination or isolation because of who we are or who we love. We offer a welcoming home to 300,000 visitors each year and we are committed to serving all LGBT people through a variety of programs, services and activities that are designed to meet existing and emerging needs.The Center is many things to many people. We invite you to experience our home at 208 West 13th Street in person and online at gaycenter.org
