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Proud, by Ryan W.Friday, October 12th, 2012
The story of me going to the Anaheim event is one that I would like to share. Working for a world known company like Starbucks we are encouraged to give back to our local community, and we are open about supporting marriage equality. When I found out that there was a NOH8 event in SoCal I had to jump on the chance to rally up all of the other managers, and our partners to
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Capitol Hill Speaks Out on National Coming Out DayThursday, October 11th, 2012
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, this special photo blog highlights NOH8 Photos and Be Heard statements from 26 Congressmen who posed for our 2nd NOH8 On The Hill Photo Shoot.
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Saving Lives, by Spencer M.Friday, September 14th, 2012
I grew up outside of Sacramento , in a town called Granite Bay . Like most, I always knew I was attracted to the same sex from a really young age. I didn't know what it all meant, but I knew that I was different. I grew up in a strongly religious family , where I went to church three times a week. When I was about 12 years old, I went on vacation with my family to San Francisco.
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No One Should Be Silenced, by SandiThursday, September 13th, 2012
My name is Sandi and I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because I know what it is like to feel as if the world around you silences you . Back in High School I knew that I was attracted to women, but because of my family's beliefs and the community in which I grew up, I held that truth until I couldn't take it anymore. I didn't come out until I was 35 years old and had already been
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Loved Either Way, by SabrinaThursday, September 13th, 2012
As a parent, I'm aware that my daughter could be gay or straight , and I want her to know deep down in her soul that she is loved either way. Even though she's just shy of 20-months, we're already talking about NOH 8 , intolerance, and human rights. If she's gay, I want her to know from the get-go that we love and celebrate her. Straight or gay, I want her to speak out against
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