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Hundreds stage anti-homophobia 'die-in' at Grand Central Station

Started by Shana A, October 09, 2010, 10:05:29 AM

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October 09, 2010, 10:05:29 AM
Hundreds stage anti-homophobia 'die-in' at Grand Central Station
by: Pam Spaulding
Sat Oct 09, 2010 at 10:22:03 AM EDT

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17584/hundreds-stage-antihomophobia-diein-at-grand-central-station

Gay City News reports that on Friday during the afternoon rush hour, several hundred people gathered in a flash mob event at Grand Central Station to protest homophobia:

    Several minutes after 6, activist Alan Bounville brought his fingers to his mouth to issue a loud whistle signaling the start of the action. A crowd of at least 300 immediately laid down on the floor, as Bounville and others unfurled a 12-foot by 12-foot yellow banner reading: END HOMO/ TRANSPHOBIC APARTHEID IN AMERICA."

    The crowd created a blockade for thousands of commuters rushing to and from the subways and Metro North commuter trains in the terminal. Police ordered participants to disperse or face arrest, while Todd Fernandez and Eugene Lovendusky read the names of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victims of murder or of suicide prompted by bullying and violence. As the men called out each victim's name, those on the floor shouted back the first name.
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