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Recommended Citation "LGBT Solidarity Ribbon" (2000). Programs and Events (Misc). Paper 17. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsc-programs-misc/17https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsc-programs-misc/17

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Please wear tltis ribbon Solidarity Sunday! Wes . " . ryday!

Let ns work together to end verbal and physical ! Solidarity Sunday October 8, 2000 The Solidarity Pledge I pledge: I I will work for civil and for all people, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders .. Civil rights at'e not special rights. 2. I will seek to stop jokes and unkind language about anyone, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders when spoken in my presence Words that hurt and bigotry are not funny, .1 I will speak out against any slander, debasement, or dehumanization of anyone, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders, including when spoken by political or religious leaders. Violent speech leads to physical violence. 4 I will work to stop physical violence against anyone, including violence against gays, lesbians, bisexuals or transgenders Violence against any person is violence against all people.

For information regarding Solidarity Sunday, contact: Bruce S Jarstfer, MD, P. 0. Box701592 San Antonio, TX 78270-1592 Voice: (210) 545-9097/Fax: (210) 545-6906; Internet: SolSunday@AOl. COM Solidarity Sunday is sponsored by and contributions to help with this effort may be made to: /USA 1500 Massachusetts Ave NW,# 11 Wsshington, DC 20005; (202) 861-0017 or your local Dignity chapter or organization: