About
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009MISSION STATEMENT: The NOH8 Campaign is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest.
On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response.
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest.
Nine years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 56,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more from across the globe.
While inspired by the passage of Prop 8 and the fight for marriage equality, the scope of the NOH8 Campaign has grown to stand against discrimination and bullying of all kinds. The message of 'No Hate' can be interpreted and applied broadly, and everyone can relate to the message of NOH8 in their own way.
The NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, and has appeared in various local and national news programs and publications. The images are widely used on various social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to proudly show support for equal rights.
To date, NOH8 Campaign has hosted official photo shoots in 48 of the 50 United States (plus D.C.) and 20 countries around the world. While our work continues here in the US, we must not forget that there are still places around the world where simply being who you are means living in fear for your life every single day. Our mission to promote love, acceptance and respect for all human beings will continue in pursuit of #NOH8Worldwide.
The NOH8 Campaign is a charitable organization registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign are used to promote and raise awareness for Marriage Equality and anti-discrimination on a global level through an educational and interactive media campaign. You can view the NOH8 Campaign's Form 990's here.
The NOH8 logo is a registered trademark of the NOH8 Campaign ( www.noh8campaign.com )
Copyright © 2015 NOH8 Campaign. All rights reserved
I would love to see you guys in Raleigh, NC!!! My whole family would do the shoot. More support in Raleigh than expected I think! :-)
Holly Atkins 10/22/2010 19:06
Come to Jersey!
Elizabeth Torres 10/22/2010 20:19
PLEASE COME TO LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY. THERE ARE LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEIR PHOTO TAKEN TO STAND UP AND BE HEARD FOR OUR RIGHTS.
Darla Schultz 10/24/2010 13:11
I would love to see you guys in Boston area! Please come to MA--during school season if possible (maybe I'm asking too much). Boston is waiting to show our support for the NOH8 Campaign :D
Eugene Kong 10/26/2010 01:38
I am an aspiring young artist, and I have created a painting dedicated to the NO H8 Campaign. I would love to auction it off publicly, I have contacted News Stations as well because I need my voice heard further than my old high school walls. I have written numerous papers and presentations on Gay Rights and History, now I want to help more. I will use whatever money I make off of the painting and donate it to a Gay Rights Campaign and an Anti Bullying Campaign. PLEASE spred the word and help me help the world in any way I can. I can't sit back any longer!!!
-Melissa Cefus
Melissa Cefus 10/29/2010 14:38
Come to the EAST COASTTTTTTTTTT!!! PA!!! Please I wanted to do these pictures for so long. I thought they were only for celebs at first.
Jesse Harris 10/30/2010 02:24
please come to Boston! :D
Eugene Kong 10/31/2010 02:43
if you can come to dallas, tx i promise you, you will have many supporters. ill would love to take a professional shoot of the NO H8 on me instead of my homemade one. Love & Support ALWAYS, Jackie <3
Jackie Caudillo 10/31/2010 08:52
hey! i'm from Mexico and we support this cause for what it represents & we'd like to be heard over here
yeezG 11/02/2010 02:59
You Guys should come to Orlando Florida i would love to do a shoot
Derrick Cooper 11/07/2010 01:20
so when is the next time your coming to philly???
Whitney Burrison 11/07/2010 16:47
You should come to Augusta, GA :)
Kristen General 11/08/2010 00:57
OMG YOU JUST HAVE TO COME TO SIOUX CITY, IOWA. NOTHING FOR GAYS EVER HAPPENS AROUND HERE. SO YOU JUST HAVE TO COME.
Justin Fuller 11/09/2010 02:18
Just wanted to know when we would be getting our pictures from the shoot on 10/11/10 in Chicago! We are so excited to see them!!
sean mcglew 11/10/2010 16:38
Come to Michigan!!!!!!!!!
Ashley Waldrop 11/11/2010 01:54
Come to Oklahoma! Please!
Bradley Wright 11/11/2010 05:28
COME TO ATLANTA!!!!!! BIGGEST LGBT CITY IN ALL OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!
Alex McClusky 11/12/2010 20:58
Please come to Pensacola, FL! There are so many people that would love to show support!
JESSICA FRITZ 11/12/2010 21:50
I'm LOVING Cindy McCain for stepping up!
Laura Burpee Austin 11/12/2010 23:09
please come to houston texas!! I want to take a picture with my wonderful supportive family!!
Milo 11/13/2010 12:56