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Aug./Sept. 2010 Newsletter is Here!

Fairness group plans forum on Arizona immigration law

Courier-Journal
September 3, 2010 - The Fairness Campaign has scheduled a “community conversation” Wednesday on reducing prejudice, focusing on Arizona’s controversial immigration law. The open forum will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library’s Centennial Room, 301 York St. The session is titled the “A-Z’s of Prejudice” and continues the "People Not Profiles" campaign that the organization launched in late July with a march and street theater at 4th Street Live. Participants included a coalition of more than a dozen social-justice organizations opposing the Arizona immigration law.

Why Does the Kentucky Farm Bureau Loathe Gay People?

Change.org
August 26, 2010 - When you hear the words Kentucky Farm Bureau, what comes to mind? Agriculture, farming, and rural America, perhaps? Indeed, the Kentucky Farm Bureau has been around for generations, working with farmers in Kentucky to improve the quality of life and the economy, as well as offer insurance. With such a deep and historic focus on agriculture, it makes one wonder why the Kentucky Farm Bureau also has some disturbingly anti-gay and homophobic positions. For an organization supposedly dedicated to "serving as the voice of agriculture" in Kentucky, does it make much sense for them to weigh in on issues related to gay rights?

Down on the Farm

LEO Weekly
August 25, 2010 - The first car Hampton “Hoppy” Henton ever drove was a Chevrolet Biscayne. “It was an ugly thing,” recalls the 62-year-old Woodford County farmer, “but it ran.” The Hentons insured the Biscayne with Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, the commonwealth’s largest property and casualty insurance provider, because, as Henton puts it, “The Farm Bureau is just something you’re born into. My father was a member, and I’m a former director at the state and county levels.” But the self-described “yellow dog Democrat,” whose 200-year-old family farm pre-dates the commonwealth, finds himself regularly chafing against the Farm Bureau’s conservative political stances, which he claims distract from the bureau’s true agenda, which increasingly favors big agribusiness over family farms like his own.

Upcoming Events

Dismantling Racism Committee

1st Wed. of Every Month;
UofL Intersection in the Red Barn, Center of Campus
Join the ongoing dialogue on the intersections of oppression and how we may seek to dismantle systemic racism.

A-Z's of Prejudice, Community Conversation

Sept 8th, 6:30pm
Louisville Main Free Public Library, 301 York St.
Discuss AZ's immigration law and the LGBT community.

Diane Gaidry

Sept. 11th, 8pm
Hotel Louisville

Star of 'Loving Annabelle' and Outfest 2006's "Best Actress" will speak during a screening of her film 'The Dogwalker.' Visit www.HonoringTheAnimals.org for tickets.

UofL Pride Week

Sept. 20 - 25th

Features a Pride cookout, community events and a keynote address from "Lady Haha" Kate Clinton; www.uofl.edu/lgbt

Statewide Fairness Coalition Fall Summit 2010

Student Summit 2010
Sat., Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University of Louisville

Supporters from across the state are invited to strategize for Statewide Fairness with Coalition staff and leaders. Register today by e-mailing Laura@Fairness.org. STUDENTS--ask for details about Friday night's special student event as part of UofL's Pride Week!!! (Travel and lodging assistance available for many students!)