Archive for the ‘Soulforce Equality Ride 2008’ Category


Church to gays: You’re not welcome here

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

LGBT and straight ally youth traveling with the 2008 Soulforce Equality Ride were turned away from the Jackseon, Tenn., First Baptist Church on Tuesday night. Attempting to attend and listen to a public concert showcased by students at the private, Christian school, Union University, the Riders were told by police and ...

‘False Equality’

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Looks as though this year's Soulforce Equality Ride is going to face a little opposition. As I wrote back on August 9 and as I reported for Q-Notes on September 9, the 2008 Equality Ride will make a stop at the Columbia, S.C.-based Columbia International University on Oct. 6.

Change here is doubtful, hope our salvation

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

In 2007, I felt humbled and privileged to be a part of a journey that I know I will remember for the rest of my life. "Unique" and "life-changing" barely describe the experiences and memories made during those two Spring months on the Ride -- although depending on where we ...