From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Channel 6 letter Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 23:10:36 -0400 (EDT) The following went out on IWG letterhead listing 10 congregations and religious organizations and 39 clergy from 13 faiths and denominations. If you are in the general Philadelphia area and represent a congregation or religious organization or are clergy, let us know if you want to be added - all faiths are welcome. We will also be happy to help start similar organizations in other areas. May 6, 1997 Dave Davis President and General Manager WPVI Channel 6 4100 City Line Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Dear Mr. Davis: We were pleased to hear that you will be increasing the number of airings of public service announcements related to sexual minorities. Visibility contradicts stereotypes, and the contradiction of stereotypes is the most effective deterrent to hate and hate-related crimes. We hope that your news coverage and other local programming will continue to reflect the sexual and religious diversity of Philadelphia's population. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators -- Interfaith Working Group Religious organizations, congregations iwg@libertynet.org and clergy supporting gay rights, http://www.libertynet.org/~iwg/ reproductive freedom, and the 215-235-3050 separation of church and state.