The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is refusing to give a family membership to Mark Maxwell and his partner Timothy Young and their children. All other metropolitan YMCA's in the state do recognize gay families for their family membership rate.
The family in question was told that only couples legally married under North Carolina law or those who file joint tax returns are eligible. However, same-sex couples are not afforded these rights in North Carolina. The chief executive said that the policy will be reassessed shortly and that it is done so every four or five years.
Demand that the Northwest NC YMCA amend its policy to embrace gay/lesbian families.
President and CEO
Curt Hazelbaker, President and CEO, x 6239 - c.hazelbaker@ymcanwnc.org
Membership
Sam Franklin, VP of Operations/Executive Director, (336) 838-2152 s.franklin@ymcanwnc.org
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
Association Office
Winston Tower, 301 N. Main Street, Suite 1900
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336.777.8055
Fax: 336.777.6345
Email: info@ymcanwnc.org
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Take Action: North Carolina YMCA Discriminates Against Gay Family
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Racist/Homophobic NC State Senator Refuses to Meet Constituents
North Carolina State Senator Jim Forrester (R-Gaston) has a history of anti-gay and anti-POC statements and actions. His first order of business for the past six years has been filing an amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
He has made anti-gay and anti-black remarks such as:
"Slick city lawyers and homosexual lobbies and African American lobbies are running Raleigh"
A local chapter of the LGBT advocacy group Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays(PFLAG) wanted to have a face to face meeting with the senator but he is rejecting that invitation.
"I doubt I will go to the meeting, but I appreciate the invitation anyhow," Forrester said. "I don't think it would be a constructive meeting. I think it would just increase animosity toward me, and I don't want that" (Pam's Houseblend).
Demand that Senator Forrester meet with his diverse constituency. He represents LGBT and African American populations and must do the job he was elected to do.
James Forrester
Email: James.Forrester@ncleg.net
District: 41
Counties Represented: Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln
NC Senate
16 W. Jones Street, Room 1129
Raleigh, NC 27601-2808
(919) 715-3050
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Marriage Inequality Protest in Asheville, North Carolina
Citizens in North Carolina will be protesting the house and senate bills HB 361/SB 272 which would redefine marriage to be recognized as being the union of only one man and one woman.
The rally will be to show opposition to the bill, and to show support for equal rights and marriage equality in NC.
When- Saturday, June 13,2009
Time-12pm-3pm
Where- Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville, NC.
Find out more at the LGBT Social Movement in Asheville NC.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Stop the North Carolina Marriage Amendment!
They're at it again North Carolina. With right wing legislators filing a constitutional amendment denying same-sex couples access to marriage and any other kind of relationship recognition this week, we need you to ask your elected officials not to sign on as a sponsor.
Take action now to ask your legislators to oppose the amendment. Have an even greater impact by putting a message via this form in your own words!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
North Carolina Protest of "Ex-Gay" Love Won Out Conference
CRANE presents the following events to raise public awareness and challenge the myths and lies of anti-gay organizations like Focus on the Family and the “ex-gay” Exodus International. The “ex-gay” conference Love Won Out will be held in Charlotte on Feb. 21, the same day as the HRC Carolinas Gala.
Pray Away the Gay Feb. 19, 2009, 7 p.m.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center of Charlotte
820 Hamilton St., Suite B-11, Charlotte, NC 28206
Non-violent protest of Love Won Out conference Feb. 21, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Central Church of God
5301 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Act Now to Avoid Prop 8 Situation in North Carolina
North Carolina is the only Southern state without an anti-gay, anti-family constitutional amendment on marriage… But it appears the anti-gay marriage movement in North Carolina is strengthening and making moves to change that.
Equality NC will be holding a rally of their own on Tuesday, March 24th and are asking all LGBT North Carolinians and their allies to meet at the North Carolina state capitol for a lobby day that will include meetings with state lawmakers, caucusing opportunities with other activists and speeches from legislators and supporters. (Lez Get Real)
Take action now to ask your legislators to oppose the amendment. Have an even greater impact by putting the message below in your own words!
If you live in North Carolina please send a message to your representative and state senator via Equality NC's online form.
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