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PRAYERS For all the victims of the Orlando Slaughter

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Prayers to all the victims families with loved ones killed in the Orlando attack this am.  Speedy recovery to all the gun shot victims that have survived the shooting.

June 12th 2016 Report Reply

Today, Equality NC's thoughts and prayers are with our LGBT brothers and sisters, in Orlando, Florida and across the nation. The deadly attack in Orlando marks the worst mass shooting against the LGBT community in the United States.

The LGBT community has historically faced adversity across the nation and world, and because of that we are resilient and we will continue to stand strong against violence and hatred. Vigils to honor those that we lost today are being held all across the state. Join us as we stand against hate and fear. If you are unable to make it, please consider donating to the victims >> here.

 

Charlotte

Today, 6/12/2016. 6:00pm
1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
Event Page

 

Raleigh

Today, 6/12/2016. 8pm
119 S. Harrington Street - Legends Nightclub

 

Greensboro

Today, 6/12/2016. 7:30pm
Governmental Plaza
110 S Greene St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Event Page

 

Wilmington

Today, 6/12/2016. 7:30pm
Costello's Piano Bar
211 Princess St, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Event Page

 

Winston-Salem

Today, 6/12/2016. 7pm
2151 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
Event Page

 

Hickory

Today, 6/12/2016. 7pm
Club Cabaret
101 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

 

Tomorrow:

Greensboro

Monday, 6/13/2016. 8:30pm
Q-Bar
708 W Market St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Event Page

 

Charlotte

Monday, 6/13/2016. 8:30pm
The Bar at 316
316 Rensselaer Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
Event Page

 

 

In Solidarity,

Chris Sgro
Executive Director, Equality NC

June 12th 2016 Report Reply

Wedgewood Church Worship Service To Remember Those Who Lost Their Lives in the Orlando Massacre, To Pray for Those Who Are Loved Ones and Friends of the Deceased, and to Pray for LGBT people. Wednesday, June 15, 8 pm, 4800 Wedgewood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210. Open to public (of course).

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Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers
704-604-0556 (mobile)
704-364-2767 (home- office)
June 13th 2016 Report Reply
 Atlanta Pride

Dear Beloved Community,


We are devastated to learn of the terrorist attack at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. As organizations and leaders in Atlanta, we keep the victims of this tragedy along with their loved ones and their community in our hearts and in our prayers.  This tragedy marks the largest mass shooting to date in US history.  Pulse, a gay dance club, was hosting ‘Latin Night’, which means that the overwhelming number of victims were people of color and members of the LGBT community.  This tragedy is a sobering reminder that although large legal advancements have been made for people in the LGBT community, the hatred and desire to cause harm to our community is alive, well and empowered.  There is much work ahead to wage peace through relationship building, dialogue and acts of solidarity in order to prevent this terrible harm from happening again.  This attack is part of a much larger pattern of violence in our country towards people who are perceived as ‘different.’   The ability of citizens to procure high-powered assault rifles, like the AR 15, increases the magnitude of violence that can be perpetrated by a single person. It is also fueled in part by the heated and hateful political rhetoric we continue to hear in public discourse.  We condemn this rhetoric and the violence that follows it and call for a new respectful dialogue in our country that honors the diversity among us and fosters peaceful interactions.  

 
These attacks continue to happen to people of color, religious, racial, sexual and gender minorities, and many others.  They happen in our schools, houses of worship, places of recreation, places where we receive services and now in our nightlife.  We do not live in silos.  We are all deeply connected through the various intersections of race, gender, ability, sexuality, religion, and background and we call for unity against violence and solidarity in love. We must take care of each other in our pain, with a commitment not to return violence with violence either in word or deed. Instead, we must advance ideas of inclusion, affirmation and understanding. This massacre occurred in a time in our country where Islamaphobia is an increasing threat.  We urge people to refrain from using this tragedy to further bigotry or hatred towards the Muslim community; let it ignite in us the commitment to work against hatred and violence directed at LGBTQ people and all people.

 
Out of this spirit of intersectionality and solidarity, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm at the Center for Civil and Human Rights for a vigil in memory of those who were killed in Orlando and a call to action to prevent this terrible violence from happening again in the future. View the Facebook event here. 
 
 
AID Atlanta
Anti-Defamation League
Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Pride Committee
Center for Civil and Human Rights LGBT Institute
Congregation Bet Haverim
Counter Narrative Project
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Gentle Spirit Christian Church
Georgia Equality
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
The Health Initiative
Human Rights Campaign- Atlanta Steering Committee
Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta
Lambda Legal
Muslims for Progressive Values at Atlanta Unity Mosque
NAESM
The Phillip Rush Center
Positive Impact Health Center
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
SisterLove
Second Sundays with Sister Harriet
SOJOURN
ZAMI NOBLA: National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging
 
June 13th 2016 Report Reply
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