About 300 people turned out in Miami Beach for the Join The Impact protest to remind President-Elect Obama of his commitment to the GLBT community, and in particular his promise to push for a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. We began the evening by having supporters and passers-by sign the Join The Impact petition that will be sent to our new President.
Then, local celebrity Pussila, and Miami Beach mayor Matti Herrera-Bower, gave a great introduction to the event, and together led the crowd on a march down Ocean Drive, and across 11th Street to the "Old" City Hall building, which was lit up blue and lavender by the City of Miami Beach, as a symbol of equality and solidarity with the GLBT community.
There are an awful lot of tourists going back home in a few days with discussions of marriage equality as a souvenir. Mission accomplished.
There are an awful lot of tourists going back home in a few days with discussions of marriage equality as a souvenir. Mission accomplished.
AND I have to say, the city and police department of the City of Miami Beach were AMAZINGLY supportive in this! Thank you everyone involved!
ReplyDeletewonderful to see this action being taken
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