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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
- Declaration of Independence
The Search for Equality:
LGBTQ Stories of Democracy in Action
Media Arts Center San Diego is partnering with our local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning (LGBTQ) community to address the meaning of democracy and American society's challenge to live up to its ideals.
This grassroots organizing effort offers a candid look at where democracy falls short; and at the same time provide a model of empowerment envisioning a strengthened democracy of greater equality, inclusion and justice.
Youth who have been taught to live the American dream may experience a different reality when they decide to come out; and they now discover they’re no longer an “equal citizen”. By exploring the differences between what the “American Dream” promises and what the community experiences in reality will underscore the basic freedom expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION NOW ONLINE
The Equality Collaborative premiered the 45 minute presentation of personal digital stories at the San Diego Public Library.
...Watch the Digital Stories NOW !
The presentation and individual stories are online for your viewing pleasure with the bonus segments of the presentation's opening and closing comments.
SPOKEN WORD POETS ALSO ONLINE
Earlier this Summer, the Equality Collaborative held a LGBTQ Spoken Word event. Seasoned poets alongside of first time poets came together and shared some powerful poetry. This segment appears just below the final presentation segment.
For more information...
To get more information, contact Patric Stillman at patric@mediaartscenter.org
This project was made possible with the support for the California Council for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.calhum.org
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