Voice for Equality: Antonio Cromartie
Posted on Nov 05, 2010 at 10:30 am
Antonio Cromartie is is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Cromartie is credited with the longest play in NFL history, as he returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown on November 4, 2007.
In November of 2010, Mr. Cromartie became the first NFL player to take part in the NoH8 campaign, a group dedicated to building support for the freedom to marry.
Voice for Equality: Betty White
Posted on Oct 29, 2010 at 10:30 am
Betty White is an American actress, comedienne, author, and former game-show host. She is best known for her television roles as Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls".
In an interview in the fall of 2010, Ms. White clearly expressed her support for the freedom to marry.
Voice for Equality: Moby
Posted on Oct 27, 2010 at 11:30 am
Moby is an American DJ, singer-songwriter and musician best known for his ambient electronica recordings.
In the fall of 2010, Moby participated in the HRC's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality project by appearing in a video in support of the freedom to marry.
Voice for Equality: Kenneth Cole
Posted on Oct 22, 2010 at 04:00 pm
Kenneth Cole is an American clothing designer whose Kenneth Cole Productions sells clothing and accessories under the following lines: Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, and Unlisted.
In the fall of 2010, Mr. Cole participated in the HRC's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality project by appearing in a video in support of the freedom to marry.
Voice for Equality: Laura Ricketts
Posted on Oct 21, 2010 at 01:30 pm
Laura Ricketts is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and CEO of Ecotravel.com. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization.
Ricketts' ownership stake in the Cubs is uniquely noteworthy because it makes her the first openly gay owner of a major-league sports franchise.
Voice for Equality: Alec Baldwin
Posted on Oct 20, 2010 at 09:30 am
Alec Baldwin is an American actor who has appeared on film, stage, and television. He currently stars as Jack Donaghy on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock".
In a May 2009 Huffington Post piece, Mr. Baldwin expressed his support for the freedom to marry while debunking some of the anti-gay side's arguments against marriage equality.
Voice for Equality: Michael Bloomberg
Posted on Oct 12, 2010 at 10:30 am
Michael Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City, and the 10th richest person in the United States, having net worth of US$18 billion in 2010. He is the founder and 88% owner of Bloomberg L.P., a financial news and information services media company.
In an October 11, 2010 speech to PFLAG, Mayor Bloomberg said: "Government should not be in the business of telling anyone whom he or she can and cannot love. And believe me: I will fight with you every single day to make that a reality."
Voice for Equality: John Mellencamp
Posted on Oct 06, 2010 at 02:00 pm
John Mellencamp is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock. In October of 2010, Mr. Mellencamp objected to the use of his recording of "Pink Houses" by the National Organization for Marriage at one of their anti-marriage equality rallies because he is a supporter of the freedom to marry.
Voice for Equality: Christina Ricci
Posted on Oct 04, 2010 at 11:00 am
Christina Ricci, best known for her roles in "The Ice Storm", "The Opposite of Sex", "Sleepy Hollow" and "Monster", will be among the stars hosting a special performance of Terrence McNally's "Some Men" on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA to benefit the Courage Campaign Institute's "Testimony" project.
The Testimony project is designed to bring the Prop 8 trial into the lives of Americans and empower them - gay and straight - to share their stories and change the way America thinks about LGBT rights.
Voice for Equality: Doris Roberts
Posted on Oct 01, 2010 at 05:30 pm
Doris Roberts, best known for her role as Marie Barone on the television series "Everybody Loves Raymond", will be among the stars hosting a special performance of Terrence McNally's "Some Men" on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA to benefit the Courage Campaign Institute's "Testimony" project.
The Testimony project is designed to bring the Prop 8 trial into the lives of Americans and empower them - gay and straight - to share their stories and change the way America thinks about LGBT rights.