To my gender diverse readers, (that means everyone!)
You may have wondered why this blog has been silent this week? I have been busy on the streets and behind the scenes supporting Equal Rights. But never fear, Gender DiverCity does not stand silent, it stands in waiting. Waiting for what you may ask?
Waiting for each and every one of you to take a picture with yourself, be you "Cheese-head" or otherwise, proudly holding up the word human in an effort to remind the world that we are all humans. In this great nation, our founding fathers said that "we hold these truths self evident that all men are created equal" we should not have to fight for equal rights, but we do. Why? Because all humans have NOT YET been afforded the same rights and recognition under the law in this country.
California, Arizona, AND Florida have all voted (by narrow margins I might add) to add discrimination into their constitution. This is unprecedented and just plain wrong. In a time when 70% of all marriages end in divorce, why anyone would legislate against love is beyond me. We need more love in this world. No matter what your political leanings, I am sure you agree with that.
And if you haven't yet, please watch this video by news anchorman Keith Olbermann:
So let's come together, every one of every nationality, religion, or other background and stand strong as human beings. Send your picture and any information which you would like posted to humans4equality@gmail.com (and in case your browser couldn't view that, it's humans4equality at gmail dot com)
My thanks to Carlie, Ethan, James, Sister Mischif, and Milo for the use of their pictures.
The man behind the camera, or Sean-Michael, it's all good to me!
This project is one of many for me, but it is the one which most closely has captured my heart.
You can see more of my art at smbryceart.com
I am amazed at the depth of thought, clarity of understanding, and true sharing from each participant. It is a gift to the world.
I ask each to bear their thoughts and themselves to the world through my lens. Thank you for sharing a part of your identity with the world in this way. Together, I believe we create a more openly diverse and welcoming place for all human beings.
If you would like to to participate, please read the first post to this blog, Frequently Asked Questions... which can be found linked to in the Related Links below. More importantly, drop me a line at smbryceart@yahoo.com
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