From: MMOW2000@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 17:34:33 EDT
Subject: Millennium March Endorsed By Nation's Largest LGBT State Org

From the Communications Department of
the Millennium March on Washington for Equality
April 30, 2000 . Washington, DC


Basic Rights Oregon, Largest LGBT State Organization, 
Endorses Millennium March on Washington for Equality
Ex. Dir., Grassroots Activist Jean Harris Joins MMOW Leadership Council


Washington, DC -- Basic Rights Oregon, the nation's largest statewide LGBT 
organization with more than 125,000 volunteers, supporters and donors, has 
announced its official endorsement of the Millennium March on Washington for 
Equality.

Jean Harris, Executive Director of the organization has also joined the 
March's Leadership Council. The Leadership Council brings grassroots 
activists together for local and regional organizing.

"The citizens of Oregon, and the 125,000 volunteers and supporters of Basic 
Rights Oregon, are excited about the March on Washington for Equality," said 
Harris. "We know that hundreds of thousands of LGBT folk will return from the 
national March to become active in local and state organizations. We are 
strong believers in both local and national organizing," she added.

In making the announcement, MMOW board member David Medina commented, "Jean 
Harris and the members of Basic Rights Oregon are outstanding examples of 
state leadership in our community. Together they have set the pace in 
defending our rights and advancing the cause of equality in our nation."

"Jean Harris' endorsement of the March on Washington is also a powerful 
reminder of the benefits of both local and national activism," he added.

"Jean Harris is one on the nation's leading LGBT political organizers and one 
of the most respected activists in the country," said Robin Tyler, Executive 
Producer of the March. "Her tireless work on behalf of our LGBT communities 
has helped to turn back numerous anti-gay ballot initiatives and protected 
the civil rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons. Jean 
Harris epitomizes grassroots activism and we are honored to welcome this 
superb grassroots organizer to the MMOW Leadership Council."

The Millennium March on Washington, the 4th national LGBT March on 
Washington, will take place in Washington, DC on April 30, 2000. More than 
110 regional, state and national organizations serve as official endorsers of 
the March. MMOW organizers expect one million gays, lesbians, bisexuals, 
transgendered persons, and our enlightened allies to participate. Additional 
information on the March is available on the Internet at http://www.mmow.org 
or by e-mail at MMOW2000@aol.com.

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James Birkitt
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