Forum on Same-Sex Marriage with Craig Dean, Esq., Executive Director – Equal Marriage Rights Fund, President – Outright Speakers and Talent Bureau
WHEN: Thursday, March 11, 2004, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Linthicum Hall, Room 100
COST: FREE
This presentation gives historical background to same-sex marriage, places it in the context of society and the modern gay civil rights movement and addresses current developments and what the future may hold.
Perhaps no topic stirs such imagination as the legalization of same-sex marriage. In this veritable minefield of tradition versus progress, ten years ago attorney Craig Dean filed the first discrimination suit to legalize same-sex marriage in over thirty years when his marriage license application to his partner was denied by the District of Columbia because both parties were men. Since then he has been speaking out on issues affecting gay and lesbian couples and has become a powerful advocate for legalization of gay marriages. Craig is currently the Executive Director of the Equal Marriage Rights Fund and President of Outright Speakers and Talent Bureau. He also does motivational presentations on Coming Out and “Living with Pride” utilizing his own life experience to illustrate the benefits of living with equality, dignity and respect. As well, he has developed a presentation specifically geared to training professional college staff members on gay and lesbian issues.
Co-sponsored by: Committee for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Issues, The Diverse Sexual Orientation Collective, Campus Activities Board and The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
For additional information, call 410-704-5993.
