With the proclamation “Our Time Is Now!,” leading activists from the District’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community will hold a convocation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 that will serve as a “call to action” for marriage equality in the District of Columbia.

At the convocation, the leaders will outline the next steps in the campaign for marriage equality and how residents can make that a reality in the nation’s capital. D.C. Council member David Catania will discuss marriage equality legislation at the event.

The convocation will be held at the True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW. The activists organizing this event are Carlene Cheatam, Philip Pannell, Jasper Hendricks, Jeffrey Richardson, Monique Ellison and Nick McCoy. Organizations in the host committee are The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, The D.C. Coalition, Log Cabin Republicans, Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance, Jamoor Entertainment, The Campaign for All D.C. Families, Gay District, D.C. for Marriage and the National Black Justice Coalition.

CALL FOR ACTION CONVOCATION FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY

  • When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, D.C.
  • Contact: Nick McCoy, nowtherealmccoy@gmail.com
         Monique Ellison, monique_ellison@earthlink.net
  • Transit accessibility:
                      Metrorail: Green or Yellow lines to U-St/Cardozo station
                      MetroBus: routes 52, 54, 63, 64, 71, 72, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98
  • Special Needs: please contact us if you are in need of an accomodation due to a disability.