Press Room

Statement from Executive Director Glennda Testone on Siege Busters Working Group Demonstration

Sat, March 5 2011

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Cindi Creager, Director of Communications & Marketing
ccreager@gaycenter.org
212-620-7310

“This is an issue people care deeply about, and we fundamentally respect the right of those here tonight to speak out and peacefully demonstrate. Our decision to cancel the room reservation was made with input from a range of stakeholders and after careful consideration by this organization’s leadership. We look forward to deepening the conversation next week when we will host a community forum for members to share perspectives and offer continued feedback on our space use guidelines and practices.”

 

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