1) Gay-rights activists were attacked by anti-gay protestors during a pride parade. 2) Google created a doodle targeting anti-gay laws in Russia to promote equality and the human right to practice sport without discrimination. 3) Raising awareness of LGBTQ issues and promoting equal rights starts with educating friends, family, and communities on these issues through conversations, marches, and political involvement.

1. http://classic.apimages.com/OneUp.aspx?st=k&kw=Russia%20Anti-Gay%20&showact=results&sort=relevance&intv=None&sh=14&kwstyle=and&adte=1394644627&pagez=60&cfasstyle=AND&rids=ec2de6f25ccb4918b08d9d520ab2e198&dbm=PY2013&page=1&xslt=1&mediatype=Photo
Gay-rights activists attacked by
anti-gay rights protestors during
parade.

2. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/02/07/google-doodle-olympics-russia_n_4742640.html
"The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport,
without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a
spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” – Olympic Charter
Google targets anti-gay laws in Russia with
Google Doodle

3. Equality starts with stopping anti-gay
laws
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32382456@N05/4174357230

4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/71503020@N00/409225408/
Being against LGBTQ rights is
throwing your prejudices onto your
children.
It’s not making the world a
better place.

5. Photo by: Casey J. Moccullum and NewAgedEverAfter
Family and friends of mine are involved with the LGBT
community

6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/96541259@N00/2617449979
Equality for everyone starts with
education.

7. http://classic.apimages.com/OneUp.aspx?st=k&kw=Gay%20rights%20awareness&showact=results&sort=relevance&prds=10135&intv=None&sh=14&kwstyle=and&adte=1394756791&pagez=60&cfasstyle=AND&rids=b33f5408b5444c68baf93da23aada572&dbm=PY2013&page=1&xslt=1&mediatype=Photo
Raising awareness starts with you.

8. Educate your neighbors, friends and family about
the LGBTQ community.
http://classic.apimages.com/OneUp.aspx?st=k&kw=Gay%20rights
%20&showact=results&sort=relevance&prds=10135&intv=None&sh=14&kwstyle=and&adte=1394757477&pagez=60&cfasstyle=AND&rids
=0f4fd42026feda11af9f0014c2589dfb&dbm=PY2006&page=1&xslt=1&mediatype=Photo

9. Check legislature for your state, county
and town to keep yourself informed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32029534@N00/8591726231

10. story

11. Taking a personal vow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35837457@N07/4806226513/

12. 17 Countries have passed gay marriage laws, approving
the right for homosexuals.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39453315@N04/3724710510/

13. story

14. Take part in marches and other events.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46886434@N04/7179988355

15. Public awareness creates a bigger demand
for equal rights.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57296780@N05/9174125875

16. https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeEverAfters/photos/pb.229785867123562.-2207520000.1394847592./369391889829625/?type=3&theater
My aunt Casey and cousin Marlaina always participate
in gay-rights marches.
Photo taken by: Casey J. MoCullum

17. Talk to 3 people a day about the immorality of
keeping homosexuals from marrying.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32029534@N00/9154507100

18. Actively promote gay rights in your hometown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87296837@N00/2421830863

19. Take part in marches and other events.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/94765476@N00/3036983672/

20. https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeEverAfters/photos/pb.229785867123562.-2207520000.1394847592./369391889829625/?type=3&theater
Take a personal vow.
Photo taken by: Casey J. MoCullum

21. People in the LGBTQ community are human
Beings too.
://www.flickr.com/photos/46886434@N04/8978086454

22. Let whisper down the lane begin.