Nationwide Equality Prom to protest Mississippi school action
By Jennifer Vanasco, editor in chief, 365gay.com 03.17.2010
About 600 people have said on Facebook they will dress in evening wear on April 2 to protest the Mississippi school that cancelled prom instead of letting a lesbian in a tuxedo and her girlfriend attend.
The event, called Dress You Up in my Love/The Nationwide Equality Prom, is the brainchild of activist Jen Dugan.
Dress You Up In My Love (The Nationwide Equality Prom)
When: April 2nd, 2010.
Why: In solidarity with Constance McMillan
Constance McMillan wanted to take her girlfriend to prom. Rather than allow a same-sex couple to attend, her school canceled the prom for everyone.
Well, that’s just uncalled for.
April 2nd was the original date for the dance. If her school won’t hold it – then let’s dress up in support of equality and have a nationwide prom that day.
Here’s what to do:
Schools (without dress codes), universities, clubs, organizations, & interested individuals:
On April 2nd, dress up in your absolute FINEST. If you have a suit or old tuxedo and want to wear it – put it on. If you have a nice dress or an old prom gown that fits – wear it. If you have none of this, just find whatever nice clothes you have and feel comfortable wearing.
”But I’ll look completely out of place and ridiculous. People don’t wear formal clothing every day.”
Exactly.
Wearing a tuxedo, suit, gown, or formal dress clothes to class, work, or grocery shopping IS out of the ordinary. And it’s going to draw attention and get some questions asked.
So, if anyone asks why you’re all dressed up – tell them: A young woman in Mississippi wanted to go to prom with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo. Instead of being allowed to do this, the administration canceled the prom for everyone.
Since April 2nd was the original date for the prom – you’re dressing up to show your solidarity with Constance and support for equality.
Get a group of your friends to dress up with you. April 2nd is a Friday. Have fun with this while taking a stand.
(Extra points if you can manage to organize some type of prom-esq social or function in your local community on this day).
RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=365198770039
Email: equa...@me.com
