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Citizen Hope Co-Hosts “San Francisco United for Maine Equality”–”To Maine: From San Francisco, With Love”

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California’s Proposition 8 is happening all over again in Maine. This year, the Governor and Legislature of Maine made marriage equality a reality. It did not take long for opponents of equality to place “Question 1,” a state proposition to repeal the legislation, on the ballot. We’re coming together to raise money to defeat Question 1. Please join us at this critical time with election day only weeks away on November 3rd.

Guest speakers include State Senator Mark Leno, City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Supervisor Bevan Dufty

*Suggested donation: $25*

Please donate at the door or online:

http://www.actblue.com/page/alicemaine

The campaign website:

http://www.protectmaineequality.org/

The election is “too close to call.” We can make a difference from San Francisco by providing the funds directly to the campaign against Question 1. We hope you can be there.

With love and in unity,

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club & Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club | Citizen Hope | African American Democratic Club | API Equality | San Francisco Young Democrats | One Struggle, One Fight (OSOF)

Read more about the campaign here:

From the AP:

“Maine voters face historic choice on gay marriage”

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i6M_ZwwPV0sIz13340GC6xs9lFlwD9B7MTM00

From San Francisco’s own Paul Hogarth, who traveled to Maine recently:

“Why I’m Optimistic About Maine”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-hogarth/why-im-optimistic-about-m_b_322320.html

Oct 20, 2009 | Info | Leave A Comment »

Photos from NAACP 100 Year Anniversary Party

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Citizen Hope celebrated with the NAACP for their 100 year anniversary at Mighty on Wednesday February 25th!  Hip hop artist Zion-I performed music from their brand new album “The Takeover.”

We were also joined by City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Equal Justice Society President Eva Paterson, San Francisco School Board President Kim-Shree Maufas, and filmmaker Kevin Epps. DJs Manny Black, Proof, and King Most held it down!

Thank you to everyone who made the event such a success!

Check out the photos from the event:  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2436692&id=1204619&ref=mf

Feb 26, 2009 | Info | Leave A Comment »

Citizen Hope Presents…Party for a Century…NAACP 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

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NAACP, one of the nation’s oldest and most prominent civil rights organizations, is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this month. Citizen Hope is a new group that empowers people to bring about change through social networking, community service, and political activism.

Together, these organizations are coming together to celebrate the “Party for the Century.” We’ll be celebrating the victories of the last 100 years, with a recognition that the struggle must continue.

Proceeds from the event will go to the NAACP Youth and College Division, which organizes young people for community service, voter registration, and political activism.

Highly acclaimed Bay Area Hip Hop artist ZION-I will be our special guest for the event, performing music from their brand new album, “The Take Over.” http://zionicrew.com.

We will also be joined by honored guests, civil rights and elected leaders, including City Attorney DENNIS HERRERA, Equal Justice Society President EVA PATERSON, and San Francisco School Board President KIM-SHREE MAUFAS.

DJs Manny Black, Proof and King Most will be keeping the party moving as well. The event is at Mighty in Potrero, one of the best clubs in San Francisco.

The event will be $10 from 7pm-8:30pm, and $15 after. Proceeds will be donated to the NAACP.

You won’t want to miss this one.

Feb 19, 2009 | events | 1 Comment »