Shawnee Mission East KS Student Awarded College Scholarship

Thursday, May 21, 2009
PFLAG Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners
PFLAG Thomas Gray - Jeanne Manford Memorial ScholarshipThomas Gray began the diversity club (L.E.A.D - Lancers Embracing All Diversity) at his school...http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/pflag-announces-2009-scholarship.html

Poll: Support For Same Sex Marriage Grows

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/04/27/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4972643.shtml
Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/
CBS News/NY Times Survey Finds Increasing Support For Legalizing Gay Marriage As It Takes Hold In More States Read more by Brian Montopoli on CBS News' .

4-20-09 Huffington Post - Five Days Change Gay Marriage

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-stein/five-days-change-gay-marr_b_184978.html
It has been an unprecedented week for the rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. Last Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court...

School Protest

Here's some info about the protest at the Shawnee high school that occurred on 2-5-2009.

Action 10 News (video on the upper right)

Kansas City Star

Picture gallery at Queerty

Event at Colonial United Church of Christ in Prairie Village

A year and a half ago, Colonial United Church of Christ in Prairie Village voted to become an open and affirming designated UCC church. They periodically sponsor events and educational opportunities Anyone is welcome to attend the documentary viewing and discussion coming up on Feb. 8th.

Press Release:

Colonial UCC Church in Prairie Village (7039 Mission Rd.) will host a viewing of the documentary, "Call Me Malcom" on Feb. 8th at 11:15 following the 10:00 worship service. The event, which will be in the social hall, will feature the documentary of Malcolm’s journey of discovery that offers a glimpse into the lives of real people who are transgendered. Malcom, a United Church of Christ minister, tells his story and travels across the US visiting with people with various perspectives about identity, faith, and love. The shame and fear associated with transgender is overcome by grace, compassion, and knowledge. Soup and pizza will be served; free will offering for the lunch. Child care provided. Please call 913-362-7735 so we can plan for lunch and/or child care.